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Garmin Varia RTL515 User Manual

Garmin Varia RTL515
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VARIA
REARVIEW RADAR RTL515/
RTL516
Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Garmin Varia RTL515 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeRear lighting
ANT+ enabledYes
Product colorBlack
Beam angle (max)220 °
Number of power levels4
International Protection (IP) codeIPX7
Bulb typeLED
LED colorRed
Luminous flux65 lm
Lighting modesBlinking light, Continuous light
Light applicationDay, Night
Power source typeBattery
Operating time (fixed light)6 h
Operating time (flashing light)16 h
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth19.7 mm
Width98.6 mm
Height39.6 mm
Weight71 g

Summary

Introduction

Getting Started

Overview of installation and setup tasks for the Varia device with compatible devices like Edge, smartphone, or RDU.

Installing the Universal Mount

Instructions for attaching the universal mount to the seat post, including selecting the correct rubber pad.

Device Overview

Identifies key components of the Varia device, including the device key and status LED.

Varia RTL515/RTL516 Status LED

Explains the meaning of different LED states for the Varia device, indicating battery, pairing, and charging status.

Taillight Modes

Describes how to switch between different taillight modes using the device key.

Tips for Installing the Device

Turning Off the Taillight

The Varia RTL515/RTL516 and Your Edge 1030

Pairing the Varia Radar Device with Your Edge 1030

Steps to pair the Varia radar device with an Edge 1030 device for seamless integration.

Viewing Radar on Your Edge Device

How to view radar information on the active data screen of your compatible Garmin Edge device.

Tone Alerts for Approaching Vehicles

Explains the unique alert tone for approaching vehicles and how the device signals them.

Viewing Widgets

Instructions on how to access and view widgets on your Edge device.

Customizing the Varia Device Settings with Your Edge 1030

Steps to customize Varia device settings, such as light modes, via the Edge device's menu.

Customizing the Radar Alert Settings with Your Edge 1030

How to customize radar alert sounds and display preferences on your Edge device.

The Varia RTL515/RTL516 and the Varia App

Pairing the Varia Radar Device with Your Smartphone

Steps to pair the Varia radar device with a smartphone using the Varia app via Bluetooth.

Viewing Radar on the Varia App

How to view radar information on the active data screen of the Varia smartphone app.

Customizing the Varia App Alert Settings

How to customize radar alert settings and notification preferences within the Varia app.

The Varia RTL515/RTL516 and Your Radar Display Unit

Varia RDU Device Overview

Identifies key components of the Varia Radar Display Unit (RDU).

Installing the Varia RDU Device

Instructions for mounting the Varia RDU device on a bike stem or handlebars.

Pairing the Radar Device with the RDU Device

Steps to pair the Varia radar device with the Varia RDU device.

Turning On the Varia RDU Device

Instructions on how to turn on the Varia RDU device.

Varia RDU Battery Status LED

Explains the meaning of the RDU device's battery status LED.

Setting the Varia RDU Device Tones

Instructions on how to turn Varia RDU device tones on or off.

Turning Off the Varia RDU Device and Radar Device

How to turn off both the RDU and radar device simultaneously.

Other Compatible Devices

Pairing the Radar Device with a Compatible Edge Device

Steps to pair the Varia radar with specific Edge models like 1000, 830, 530, and 130.

Pairing the Radar Device with a Compatible Garmin Watch

Steps to pair the Varia radar with compatible Garmin watches such as Forerunner 945 or fēnix 6 series.

Device Information

Charging the Device

Instructions and tips for charging the Varia device via USB, including weather cap usage.

Device Care

Guidelines for maintaining and protecting the device from damage, including temperature and chemical exposure.

Cleaning the Device

Instructions for safely cleaning the Varia device, emphasizing care for the optical lens.

Radar Detection

Details on how the radar detects approaching vehicles, its range, speed detection, and beam width.

Specifications

Troubleshooting

Resetting the Device

How to reset the Varia device if it stops responding, which deletes pairing connections.

Updating the Radar Software With Your Edge Device

Steps to update Varia radar software using an Edge device and Garmin Connect.

Product Updates

Information on using Garmin Express for software and product updates for Garmin devices.

Updating the Software Using the Garmin Express Application

Detailed steps for updating device software via Garmin Express, including connecting the device.

The radar device is not responding

Troubleshooting steps for when the radar device is unresponsive or shows a solid red status LED.

Radar detection does not work indoors

Explanation why radar detection might fail indoors and how it resumes normal operation outdoors.

The radar device does not turn on

Troubleshooting steps for when the radar device fails to power on, including checking temperature and charging.

The status LED is flashing yellow

Explains the meaning of the yellow flashing status LED (demo mode) and how to exit it.

The status LED turns red while charging

Troubleshooting steps for a red status LED during charging, checking cables and power source.

The status LED turns red while updating the software

Troubleshooting steps for a red status LED during software updates, checking connections and temperature.

The radar device disconnects from the Edge device

Steps to resolve disconnection issues between the radar device and a connected Edge device.

The radar device disconnects from the Varia app

Steps to resolve disconnection issues between the radar device and the Varia smartphone app.

The radar device disconnects from the Varia RDU device

Steps to resolve disconnection issues between the radar device and the Varia RDU device.

Replacement O-rings

Information on obtaining replacement O-rings for the device mounts.

Getting More Information

Information on where to find additional manuals, articles, and software updates on the Garmin support site.

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