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Varia™ Rearview Bike Radar
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This product is ANT+ certified. Visit M/N: A02806, A02807Country restrictions may apply. 010-01509-01 and 010-01509-11 are approved for operation in France and the United Kingdom.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.
The device can improve situational awareness. It is not a replacement for cyclist attentiveness and good judgement. Always use your best judgment, and operate the bicycle in a safe manner.
Getting Started
You can use the Varia RTL (radar taillight) with the Varia RDU
3 Attach the universal mount securely using one band .
(radar display unit) or with your compatible Edge® device. This 4 Align the tabs on the back of the device with the universal
list provides an overview of the installation and setup tasks.
mount notches .
• Charge the device (.
5 Press down slightly and turn the device clockwise until it
• Install the taillight on your bike seat post using one of the locks into place.
Installing the Seat-Post Mount
◦ Install the universal mount 1 Use the hex key to remove the screw from the seat-post
◦ Install the seat-post mount ( • If you are using the Varia RDU, install it on your bike stem or handlebar).
NOTE: When you purchase the Varia RTL and RDU devices
together, they are already paired.
• If you are using a compatible Edge device, pair the devices Tips for Installing the Taillight
2 Place a rubber pad around the seat post, if necessary:
The Varia RTL device includes a taillight and micro radar that can detect approaching vehicles up to 140 meters away.
• If the seat post diameter is from 27 to 28.6 mm, use the thicker pad.
• Select a secure location to mount the device where it does not interfere with the safe operation of your bike.
• If the seat post diameter is from 30.4 to 31 mm, use the thinner pad.
• Select a mount that best fits your bike.
• If the seat post diameter is from 31 to 31.8 mm, do not use • Mount the device as high on the seat post as possible for a rubber pad.
optimal light visibility and radar detection.
3 Place the seat-post connector around the rubber pad.
NOTE: The mount surface should be vertical.
NOTE: You should align the contours on the rubber pad with
• Install the device correctly.
the grooves on the inside of the seat-post connector.
The device faces backward and is parallel to the road. The 4 Replace and tighten the screw.
Garmin® logo is right-side up.
NOTE: Garmin recommends a torque specification of 7 lbf-in.
• Go for a test ride during the day in a safe environment.
(0.8 N-m). You should check the tightness of the screw 5 Align the tabs on the back of the device with the seat-post
mount notches .
Installing the Universal Mount
1 Select a rubber pad based on your seat post shape, and
6 Press down slightly and turn the device clockwise until it
place the rubber pad on the back of the universal mount.
locks into place.
2 Place the universal mount on the seat post.
Turning On the Taillight
Hold the device key for 2 seconds.
Varia RDU Device Overview
The taillight LEDs fill horizontally to indicate the battery level. The status LED indicates additional device Taillight Battery Status LED
LED Activity
Flashing green The device is charging.
Turns the device on and off.
Charging is complete.
Ambient light sensor Detects available light and automatically The battery is low.
adjusts the brightness of the display.
The battery is critically low. An error occurred while Connection status Appears solid blue when the device is paired with the taillight. Flashes blue when the device is searching for the taillight.
Turning Off the Taillight
Appears solid white when the device battery Hold the device key for 2 seconds.
device status LEDs is charged and the device is operating normally. Flashes white when the battery is Installing the Varia RDU Device
Changes color based on the potential level of NOTE: If you do not have a Varia RDU device, you can skip this
Charging status LED threat. Green indicates no vehicle is task and use a compatible Edge device detected. Amber indicates a vehicle is approaching. Red indicates a vehicle is advancing at a high rate of speed.
You can install the device on the stem or the handlebars.
Vehicle position Moves up the column as the vehicle gets 1 Select a secure location to mount the device where it does
closer to your bike.
not interfere with the safe operation of your bike.
2 Place the rubber disk on the back of the bike mount.
Turning On the Varia RDU Device
The rubber tabs align with the back of the bike mount so it Hold the device key for 1 second to turn on the device.
stays in place.
The LEDs fill the column to indicate the battery level.
The LED flashes blue while it is searching for the taillight.
Varia RDU Battery Status LED
When you turn on the device, the LED at the top of the column
briefly indicates the battery status.
LED Activity
The device is charging.
Charging is complete.
The battery is low.
The battery is critically low.
3 Place the bike mount on the bike stem.
Turning Off the Varia RDU Device and Taillight
4 Attach the bike mount securely using the two bands .
If the Varia RDU is paired with the taillight, you can turn off both devices at the same time.
5 Align the tabs on the back of the device with the bike mount
Hold the device key on the Varia RDU device for 1 second.
6 Press down slightly and turn the device clockwise until it
locks into place.
The Varia Taillight and Your Edge
You can remotely control your taillight and customize settings using your compatible Edge device. This section contains instructions for the Edge 1000 device. Other compatible Edge devices contain similar settings and controls.
Pairing the Varia RTL with Your Edge 1000
Before you can pair the devices, you must update the Edge
software.
1 Bring the Edge device within range (3 m) of the sensor.
The Varia Taillight and Your Edge 1000 NOTE: Stay 10 m away from other ANT+® sensors while
Charging temperature From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF) 2 Turn on the Edge device.
2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications From the home screen, select > Sensors > Add Sensor >
Bike Lights.
4 Turn on the taillight.
LED luminous flux 5 lm (no threat detected)13 lm (maximum threat level) 5 Select your sensor, and select Add.
16 lm (maximum threat level, flash mode) When the sensor is paired with your Edge device, the status Flash mode is available on the Varia RTL 500 icon appears solid on the connections page.
Viewing Radar on Your Edge Device
*The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m Go for a ride.
The radar information appears on the active data screen.
Radar Detection
• The radar detects approaching vehicles up to 140 m away.
• The approaching vehicle speed must be from 10 to 160 km/h
(from 6 to 99 mph).
NOTE: The radar does not detect vehicles traveling at the
same speed as your bike.
• The radar beam width is 40 degrees. It provides radar coverage for typical bends in the road.
• The radar can detect up to eight approaching vehicles.
Taillight Modes and Intensity
The Varia RTL 500 default light mode is flash mode. The four
middle LEDs flash at all times. When a vehicle is detected, The vehicle position LED moves up the column as a additional LEDs progressively turn on and the flashing increases vehicle gets closer to your bike. The threat level LED frequency as the vehicle gets closer to your bike. You can changes color based on the potential level of threat. Green switch the device to solid mode by pressing the device key.
indicates no vehicle is detected. Amber indicates a vehicle is The Varia RTL 501 has the solid mode only. The two middle approaching. Red indicates a vehicle is advancing at a high LEDs are solid at all times. When a vehicle is detected, rate of speed.
additional LEDs progressively turn on as the vehicle gets closer to your bike.
Tone Alerts for Approaching Vehicles
The Edge device beeps if audible tones are turned on in the
Charging the Device
system settings. Your device has alert tones for several features. The alert tone for approaching vehicles has a unique sound. The device beeps one time when the first vehicle is To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather detected. After the threat is cleared, the device beeps again cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to when another vehicle is detected.
Customizing Varia Light Mode with Your Edge 1000
The device is powered by a built-in lithium-ion battery that you Before you can customize the light mode with your Edge device, can charge using a standard wall outlet or a USB port on your you must pair the devicescomputer.
NOTE: The device does not charge when outside the approved
The Edge device has settings that apply to other Varia temperature range (.
1 Pull up the weather cap from the USB port.
1 From your Edge device, select > Sensors > Bike Lights > 2 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on the
2 Select your taillight.
3 Plug the large end of the USB cable into an AC adapter or a
3 Select Light Mode.
computer USB port.
4 Select an option.
4 Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.
5 Charge the device completely.
The status LED flashes green while charging. The status LED is solid green when charging is complete.
Varia RTL and RDU Specifications
Device Care
Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery Varia RTL Battery life Up to 5 hr. in constant illumination mode Up to 8 hr. in flash mode Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme Varia RDU Battery life Up to 10 hr., typical usage temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent Operating temperature From -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF)range Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can damage plastic components and finishes.
Device Information Secure the weather cap tightly to prevent damage to the USB You can check the battery level when you turn the devices back on. The taillight LEDs fill horizontally to indicate the battery level.
Cleaning the Device
• Pair the devices ( 1 Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild
detergent solution.
2 Wipe it dry.
The taillight disconnects from the Varia RDU
Support and Updates
If the taillight is not connected or sending data to the Varia RDU device, Garmin recommends that you stop riding and check the Garmin Express™ () provides easy devices in a safe location.
access to these services for Garmin devices.
• Product registration If the threat level LED is solid red and the REAR LED is off, the taillight is not connected to the Varia RDU device.
• Product manuals • Turn both devices off, and turn them back on.
• Software updates You can check the battery level when you turn the devices Updating the Software Using the Garmin Express
back on. The taillight LEDs fill horizontally to indicate the battery level.
Before you can update your device software, you must • Pair the devices ( download the Garmin Express application.
You can update the taillight software using the Garmin Express application. If you have the optional Varia RDU device paired to The taillight is not responding
the taillight, software updates are sent wirelessly from the During a ride, if the taillight status LED is flashing or solid red, the device is in an error state.
1 Connect the taillight to your computer using the USB cable.
• Make sure the device is within the approved operating Garmin Express looks for software updates automatically and temperature range ( sends them to your device.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
• Turn the device off, and turn it back on.
3 Disconnect the device, and turn it on.
You can check the battery level when you turn the device back on. The taillight LEDs fill horizontally to indicate the The red LEDs progressively turn on to indicate the device is battery level.
• Avoid multiple sources of radar interference.
When updating the paired Varia RDU device, bring it within range (3 m) and turn it on.
The status LED turns red while charging
The status LED on both devices turns purple to indicate the devices are updating. The update may take a couple • Check the USB cable, connectors, and ports for damage.
minutes. When the update is complete, the taillight status • Make sure the power source is generating power.
LED turns green, and both devices turn off.
You can check this several ways. For example, you can NOTE: If you want to cancel the Varia RDU software update,
check whether other devices powered by the source are hold the device key on the taillight for 2 seconds. You must pair the devices again to receive a software update.
• Make sure the device is within the approved charging Taillight Status LED for Software Updates
temperature range ( LED Activity
The software update is complete and successful.
Thermal Safety Shutdown
The software update failed.
To prevent overheating, the Varia device may turn off when Flashing purple The device is searching for the paired Varia RDU operated at a high intensity in warm, stagnant air. The status LED is red until the device cools down. You should use the device outdoors.
The device is uploading a software update from Garmin Express. If the Varia RDU device is paired, the taillight also sends a software update to both devices.
Pairing the Taillight with the RDU Device
The Varia RDU device can be paired with one taillight at a time.
The taillight disconnects from the Edge
NOTE: If your taillight was packaged with an RDU device, they
are already paired.
1 Hold the Varia RDU device key for 5 seconds.
LED turns solid blue.
If the taillight is not connected or sending data to the Edge device, Garmin recommends that you stop riding and check the 2 Turn on the taillight.
devices in a safe location.
3 Bring the devices within 1 cm of each other, and wait while
the devices connect.
The Edge displays Radar Disconnected when it is not connected to the taillight.
When the devices are connected, the taillight LEDs move from side to side. The Varia RDU and REAR LEDs are • Turn both devices off, and turn them back on.
Resetting the Device
You can reset the device if it stops responding.
Hold the device key for 8 seconds until all LEDs turn off.
Replacement O-rings
Replacement bands (O-rings) are available for the mounts.
NOTE: Use Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)
replacement bands only. Go to , or contact your Garmin dealer.
Getting More Information
• Go to • Go to • Go to Garmin dealer
for information about optional accessories and replacement Software License Agreement
BY USING THE DEVICE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.
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