TUTULOO W100 Bike Radar Tail Light User Guide

TUTULOO W100 Bike Radar Tail Light

Specifications

• Micro radar and taillight
• Detects approaching vehicles up to 140 meters away
• Mounting height: 250 mm to 1200 mm above the road

Product Introduction

• The Bicycle Rearview Radar W100 is designed to improve situational awareness for cyclists.
• It includes a micro radar and taillight to detect approaching vehicles up to 140 meters away.
• Please ensure proper installation and use for optimal safety.

Device Overview

• The device should be mounted high on the seat post for optimal visibility and radar detection.
• It should face backward, perpendicular to the road, without any shielding in front of it.
• Testing in a safe environment during the day is recommended.

Getting Started

1. Charge the device following the instructions in the manual.
2. Install the universal mount by aligning the screw holes and turning the device clockwise until locked.
3. If using a compatible bike computer, pair the devices as explained.
4. If using a smartphone, download the Rearview radar APP and pair the devices.

Tips for Installing the Device

• Mount the device as high as possible on the seat post for optimal visibility.
• Ensure the device faces backward and is perpendicular to the road.
• Avoid any shielding in front of the device.
• Test the device in a safe environment during daylight hours.

Installing the Universal Mount

1. Press the device key for 3 seconds to start or shut down.
2. Short press to change the working mode or display the remaining battery level.
3. Press forced shutdown for 10 seconds.

FAQ

Q: How far can the rearview radar detect approaching vehicles?

• A: The rearview radar can detect vehicles up to 140 meters away.

Q: What should I do if the status LED is flashing red?

• A: The flashing red LED indicates a low battery status. Please charge the device promptly.

Product introduction

Warning

• The device can improve situational awareness. It is not a replacement for cyclist attentiveness and good judgment.
• Always maintain awareness of your surroundings, and safely operate the bike.
• Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.
• Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program.

Getting started

• You can use the rearview radar with your compatible bike computer or a smartphone.
• This list provides an overview of the installation and setup tasks.

1. Charge the device (Charging the device).
2. Install the universal mount (Installing the universal mount,).
3. If you are using a compatible bike computer, pair the devices (The rearview radar and your compatible bike computer).
4. If you are using your smartphone, download the rearview radar APP to your smartphone and pair the devices (The rearview radar and the rearview radar APP,)

Tips for installing the device

The bicycle rearview radar includes a micro radar and taillight that can detect approaching vehicles up to 140 meters away.

1. Select a secure location to mount the device where it does not interfere with the safe operation of your bike.
2. Mount the device as high on the seat post as possible for optimal light visibility and radar detection.
   • Note: The mounting surface should be vertical. The mounts are designed to accommodate most seat post angles.
3. Mount the device on the seat post 250 mm to 1200 mm above the road.
4. Install the device correctly.
   • The device faces backward, perpendicular to the road.
5. Ensure there is no shielding in front of the device.
6. Test in a safe environment during the day.

Installing the universal mount

1. Place the universal mount on the seat post.
2. Use the dwang ② for turning clockwise until it is locked, and then press ②.
3. Align the screw holes on the back of the device with the stud ①, and then turn the device clockwise until the device is locked. Pull the square dwang ④ outward vigorously to rotate the angle to adjust the horizontal and vertical direction of the device, and adjust the device by a circular revolving bar ③ until it is perpendicular to the ground.

Device overview

**** 1   Device key| Press startup or shutdown for 3s.

Change the working mode by short press. Broadcast the remaining electric quantity by short press when startup for the first time.

Switch the working mode in case of short press anew within 4s after short press.

Broadcast the remaining electric quantity in case of short press again after more than 4s.

Press the forced shutdown for 10.

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② Status LED| Changes color based on the battery level and charging status.

Status LED

battery.

Solid red| The device is charging.

Working mode

You can switch the working mode by short-pressing the device key.

Mode| Light Intensity| Default Flash Behavior| When the vehicle approaches the Prompt
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Single radar| None| None| The taillight flashes and beeps as well as beeps again when the vehicle is expected to catch up with the bike in 5s.
Single taillight| On| None| The device doesn’t detect the vehicles.
Solid| On| None| The taillight flashes and beeps as well as beeps again when the vehicle is expected  to  catch  up with the bike in 5s
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Flash (Default)| On| Slow| The taillight flashes and constantly beeps, and the frequency of the beep will  increase  as  the distance of the vehicle decreases

Turning off the taillight

• Switch to single radar mode or press the device key for 3s for shutdown

Sleep/wakeup of the device

② Static for 4min Remarks: The forced

A shutdown will arise in case of being static for 3h

| The status LED changes from flashing to being off
Wakeup| ① The sleep of the device arises

② Shake the device

| The status LED changes from being off to flashing

The rearview radar and your compatible bike computer

• Pairing the rearview radar with your compatible bike computer
• Select a bike computer compatible with ANT+ rearview radar.
• It’s necessary to pair two devices when connecting the device to the bike computer for the first time.
• After the initial pairing, the bike computer will automatically connect to the rearview radar when you start moving when the rearview radar is activated and within the connection range.

The steps are as follows:

1. Keep the bike computer and the device within 3m.
   • Notes: At the time of pairing, keep a distance of 10m from other ANT+ sensors.
2. Enable the bike computer.
3. Search the sensor on the bike computer.
4. When the rearview radar is closed, press the device key for 3s for startup to enter the pairing mode.
5. Select your sensor and choose to add it.

• At the moment of pairing between the sensor and the bike computer, the sensor state has been connected.
• The radar state icon is solid for display on the status bar at the top of the main page.
• Remarks: There is a difference in the bike computer menu options of different brands and radar status icons. The bike computer used shall prevail.

Viewing radar on your bike computer Start riding

• The radar data will be displayed on the activity data page.
• When the vehicle approaches you, the vehicle position LED ① will move upward.
• The danger level LED ② will change with the threat level.
• Green means there is no approaching vehicle behind.
• Orange means an approaching vehicle.
• Red means noticing that the vehicle is approaching at high speed.
• Remarks: The radar data shown by the bike computer of different brands may be different.
• The bike computer used shall prevail.

The rearview radar and the rearview radar APP

• The rearview radar APP connects to the rearview radar via Bluetooth. The APP can be used to view the setting and display the radar data.

1. After pairing, the APP will display a colored status bar to indicate the level of danger incurred by the approaching vehicles.
2. You can enable the vibration alert on your smartphone so that such information can be known even though the smartphone is in the pocket which doesn’t need to be installed on the handlebar.
   • You can download the Rearview Radar APP from the App Store on your smartphone.

Pairing the rearview radar with your smartphone

• When the rearview radar is connected to the rearview radar APP, the pairing of two devices shall be performed.
• After the initial pairing, the rearview radar APP will automatically connect to the rearview radar when you start moving when the rearview radar is activated and within the connection range.

1. Place the smartphone within 3m of the rearview radar.
   • Note: Stay 10 m away from other Bluetooth sensors while pairing.
2. Turn on the Bluetooth on the compatible smartphone.
3. Install and turn on the rearview radar APP in the APP Store on the smartphone.
4. Select “Search” and choose the corresponding rearview radar for pairing.
5. When the rearview radar is off, press the device key for 3s for startup to enter airing mode.
   • When the rearview radar is successfully paired with a smartphone, the APP will skip to the ridding interface to display the current state.
   • Remarks: The rearview radar APP may be updated ceaselessly. The current status icon may be different. The APP used shall prevail.

Viewing radar on the APP Start riding

• The radar data will be displayed on the activity data.
• When the vehicle approaches you, the vehicle position LED ① will move upward. The danger level LED ② will change with the threat level.
• Green means there is no approaching vehicle behind.
• Orange means an approaching vehicle. Red means noticing that the vehicle is approaching at high speed.
• Remarks: The rearview radar APP may be updated ceaselessly.
• The interface may be different.
• The APP used shall prevail.

APP alert setting

Before customizing the radar alert setting on the rearview radar APP, pairing the device shall be performed.

1. Click the “Set” button to skip to the settings page in the radar APP.
2. Enable or disable the SOUND and VIBRATE options.

Changing the rearview radar

Before customizing the radar alert setting on the APP, pairing the device shall be performed.

1. Click the “Set” button to skip to the settings page in the radar APP.
2. Click the Delete button and skip to the page for searching the device.
3. Select the rearview radar to be changed

Device information Charging the device

Notice

• To prevent corrosion, keep the TYPE-C port near dry before charging or connecting to a computer.
• The device is powered by a built-in lithium-ion battery that you can charge using a USB port on your computer or standard wall outlet.
• Note: The device does not charge when outside the approved temperature range (Specifications,).

1. Pull up the weather cap ① from the device TYPE-C port②.
2. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the TYPE-C port on the device.
3. Plug the large end of the USB cable into an AC adapter or a computer USB port.
4. Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.
5. Charge the device completely.
   • The status LED is solid red while charging. The status LED is solid blue when charging is completed.
6. Remove the USB cable, and close the weather cap.

Tips for charging the device

1. Connect the charger securely to the device.
   • You can charge the device by plugging the USB cable into an AC adapter with a standard wall outlet or a USB port on your computer.
   • Charging a fully depleted battery takes about 5 hours using a computer and 3 hours using an AC power source.
2. Remove the charger from the device when the status LED is solid blue.

Device care

Notice

• Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur because it can cause permanent damage.
• Avoid organic solvents, chemical cleaners, or insect repellents that can damage the plastic components of the device.
• Secure the weather cap tightly to prevent damage to the TYPE-C port.
• Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment because it can degrade the life of the product.

Cleaning the device

Notice Do not use a cloth or any material that can scratch the optical lens. Scratching the optical lens may cause poor radar performance.

1. Clear mud and dirt from the weather cap area.
2. While the weather cap is closed, hold the device under running water.

After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely

Radar Detection

Warning

• The device can improve situational awareness. It is not a replacement for cyclist attentiveness and good judgment.
• Always maintain awareness of your surroundings, and safely operate the bicycle.
• Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.

1. The radar detects approaching vehicles up to 140m away.
2. The radar detects approaching vehicle speed from 10 to 120 km/h (from 6 to 74 mph).
3. 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.
4. The radar can detect up to eight approaching vehicles.

Specifications

to 14 hr. in single taillight mode

Up to 24 hr. in single radar mode

Up to 3 mo. in standby mode

Operating temperature range| From -20°to 50℃ (from -4°to 122℉)
Charging temperature range| From 0°to 45℃ (from 32°to 113℉)
Wireless protocol| ANT+ and BLE
Water rating| IEC 60529 IPx6
**** Luminous flux| 20 lm(solid mode) 20lm(flash mode)

20lm (single taillight mode)

Troubleshooting

The rearview radar disconnects from the compatible bike computer

Warning

• If the rearview radar is not connected or fails to send radar detection information to the compatible bike computer, it’s recommended that you stop riding and check the device in a safe location.
• Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.

1. Turn both devices off, and turn them back on.
2. Pair the devices (Pairing the rearview radar with your compatible bike computer).
   • The rearview radar sends light and radar data to the compatible bike computer.
   • The compatible bike computer displays when connected.
   • Remarks: The radar state icon of the bike computers of different brands may be different.
   • The bike computer used shall prevail.
   • The rearview radar disconnects from the rearview radar APP

Warning

• If the rearview radar is not connected or fails to send radar detection information to the rearview radar APP, it’s recommended that you stop riding and check the device in a safe location.
• Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.

1. Turn off the Bluetooth setting of your smartphone, and turn it back on.
2. Turn both devices off, and turn them back on.

• The rearview radar sends light and radar data to the rearview radar APP.
• The rearview radar APP displays when connected.
• Remarks: The rearview radar APP may be updated ceaselessly.
• The current status icon may be different. The APP used shall prevail.
• The rearview radar device does not turn on
• Ensure that the device is within the permissible operating temperature range ( Specifications).
• Charge the device for 4h (Charging the device).
• If the device does not turn on, disconnect the charger and charge it for another 4 hours.

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