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Pairing the Varia eRTL615 with Your Edge 1040
The first time you connect the Varia eRTL615 to your Edge 1040, you must pair both devices using ANT+
technology. After the initial pairing, the Edge device automatically connects to the radar device when you start
your activity and the radar device is active and within range.
NOTE: The radar device is compatible with other Garmin devices
1 Bring the Edge 1040 within range (3 m) of the sensor.
NOTE: Stay 10 m away from other wireless sensors while pairing.
2 Turn on the Edge 1040.
3 Select
> Sensors > Add Sensor > Search All.
4 While the Varia eRTL615 is turned off, hold the device button for 4 seconds to enter pairing mode.
The status LED flashes purple, and the tail light turns on. The device is in pairing mode for 5 minutes or until
you hold the device button for 2 seconds to exit pairing mode.
5 Select your sensor, and select Add.
When the sensor is paired with your Edge 1040, the sensor status is Connected. The
light) status icons appear solid on the top banner of the home screen.
Viewing Radar on Your Edge Bike Computer
Go for a ride.
The radar information appears on the active data screen.
The vehicle position LED
LED
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.
Tone Alerts for Approaching Vehicles
The Edge device beeps if audible tones are turned on in the 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 detected. After the threat is cleared, the device beeps again when another vehicle is detected.
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moves up the column as a vehicle gets closer to your bike. The threat level
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