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Varia RDU Device Overview

Device key Turns the device on and off.

Ambient light sensor Detects available light and automatically adjusts the brightness of the display.

Connection status LED

Appears solid blue when the device is paired with the radar device. Flashes blue when the device is searching for

the radar device.

FRONT and REAR device status LEDs Flashes red when the battery is low. Appears solid red when there is a device error.

Threat level LED Charging status LED ( Charging the Device,

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Changes color based on the potential level of threat. Green indicates no vehicle is detected. Amber indicates a

vehicle is approaching. Red indicates a vehicle is advancing at a high rate of speed.

Vehicle position LEDs Moves up the column as the vehicle gets closer to your bike.

Turning On the Varia RDU Device

Hold the device key for 1 second to turn on the device. The LEDs fill the column to indicate the battery level. The LED flashes blue while it is searching for the radar device

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 Status

Flashing green The device is charging.

Solid green Charging is complete.

Flashing yellow The battery is low.

Flashing red The battery is critically low.

Turning Off the Varia RDU Device and Taillight

If the Varia RDU is paired with the taillight, you can turn off both devices at the same time. Hold the device key on the Varia RDU device for 1 second.

The Varia Taillight and Your Edge 1000

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 Taillight 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.

NOTE: Stay 10 m away from other ANT+® sensors while pairing.

2. Turn on the Edge device

3. From the home screen, select > Sensors > Add Sensor > Search All.