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The Varia RTL515/RTL516 and Your
Radar Display Unit
You can display radar data using the compatible rear display
unit (RDU).
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 taillight. Flashes blue when
the device is searching for the taillight.
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,
page 5)
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.
Installing the Varia RDU Device
NOTE: If you do not have a Varia RDU device, you can use a
compatible Edge device.
You can install the device on the stem or the handlebars.
1Select a secure location to mount the device where it does
not interfere with the safe operation of your bike.
2Place the rubber disk on the back of the bike mount.
The rubber tabs align with the back of the bike mount so it
stays in place.
3Place the bike mount on the bike stem.
4Attach the bike mount securely using the two bands .
5Align the tabs on the back of the device with the bike mount
notches .
6Press down slightly and turn the device clockwise until it
locks into place.
Pairing the Radar Device with the RDU
Device
The Varia RDU device can be paired with one radar device at a
time.
1Hold the Varia RDU device key for 5 seconds.
The threat level LED flashes purple.
2Turn on the radar unit.
3Bring the devices within 1 cm of each other, and wait while
the devices connect.
The Varia RDU LED turns solid blue and the threat level
LED turns solid green.
The Varia RTL515/RTL516 status LED flashes purple.
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.
Setting the Varia RDU Device Tones
Press the device key to turn on tones.
Press the device key again to turn off tones.
Turning Off the Varia RDU Device and Radar
Device
If the Varia RDU device is paired with the radar device, you can
turn off both devices at the same time.
Hold the device key on the Varia RDU device for 1 second.
Other Compatible Devices
Pairing the Radar Device with a Compatible
Edge Device
This task is for the Edge 1030, 830, 530, and 130 devices. If
your device is not listed, go to buy.garmin.com.
1Bring the Edge device within range (3 m) of the sensor.
NOTE: Stay 10 m away from other ANT+ sensors while
pairing.
2Turn on the Edge device.
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