LUPINE LUP551613 Blika R Lamphead Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- LUPINE
Table of Contents
- Read this manual before using
- Operation
- Meaning of LED colors
- Dim Levels and Runtimes
- App Programming
- Programming
- Bluetooth Remote
- Helmet Mount
- Headband Mount
- Mounting Batteries
- Operation SmartCore battery
- Accessories & more info about FrontClick
- Productcare, Storage and Charging
- Troubleshooting
- Technical data
- Miscellaneous
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
LUPINE LUP551613 Blika R Lamphead Instruction Manual
Read this manual before using
Warning!
Avoid looking directly into the light emitted by the light or shining the light into your own eyes or the eyes of another person. If the light accidentally shines into your eyes, close your eyes and move your head out of the light beam. Do not use any strongly focusing optical device to look at the light beam. In cases where the light is used in a public or commercial setting, users should be provided with training concerning the safety measures for laser light. This device may then be used by children 8 years of age or older, persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities, as well as persons with no previous experience in handling such devices, if they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety .
Attention! Risk group 2: Proven optical radiation! Do not look into the lamp for a long time during operation. May be harmful to the eyes. Danger of glare: The strong glare of the lamp can be temporary Eyesight and afterimages feel dying Irritation, authorizations or treatment commands can.
Re-charge you battery before you using the light. Carry a spare light with you at all times, as the product can potentially fail unexpectedly at any time.
In the event of any physical or internal battery failure, do not attempt to repair. No user-servicable parts!
Automatic cutoff BLUETOOTH:
If the lamphead is connected to the battery, without switching the light on,
the Bluetooth module will automatically deactivate after 2 hours. You now can
NOT turn on the light via the Bluetooth remote.
Either press the lampheads switch, or reconnect the battery to start the
Bluetooth module or light.
Heat generation: The housing of Blika R may heat up; so make sure that you always keep the light at a safe distance to any combustible or flammable materials. Could cause fire or death! However, quiescent operation (without cooling the light housing via airflow or the like) is possible at any time and will not damage the product. When the light is being used in a stationary state, the light will be dimmed after a few minutes to reduce the light’s temperature. Continuous operation at 26 watts is only possible with air flowing over the housing!
Important! Always disconnect the battery from the light at transport or
storage!
Otherwise the small amount of power used by the electronics will discharge the
battery, and the lamp may be switched on accidentally.
Water resistance:
All Blika R components are waterproof and can of course be used under
extremely severe conditions.
The lamp complies with IP protection class 68 but is NOT a diving lamp and is
NOT suitable for use under water.
Operation
Initialization & voltage display:
After connecting the lamp to the battery, the software runs a selftest. The lamp itself as well as the red and blue LEDs in the switch light up once. The battery voltage is indicated by the blue and red LEDs, as follows:
- The blue LED flashes once for each volt; and then
- the red LED flashes once for each 1/10 of a volt.
Example: The LED flashes seven times blue and five times red = battery voltage is 7.5 V.
Interpreting the voltage display:
more than 8.0 V
- battery is fully charged
7.1 to 7.8 V
- battery needs charging
6.5 to 7 V
- battery is not ready for use
Control concept:
Operation via the buttons of the lamphead: (Switch on by short push)
Top button: Operation of the main programs (see page 9)
Lower button: Operation of the special LEDs (Redlight, Greenlight, Spotlight,
Diffuselight)
Note: An almost free assignment of the buttons is only possible through the app.
Control via the remote control:
Two operating concepts are available.
-
Operation of the lamp analogous the buttons of the lamphead
Blue button on remote = Top button of lamphead
Green button on remote = Lower button of lamphead -
Blue to increase the output, Green to lower the output
Switching between operating concepts 1 and 2: Press and hold the green push button of the remote control until the blue and green LEDs flash alternately, then let the button go.
Switching:
Each quick push of the button switches through the dim levels.
Turn off:
To turn off the lamp, keep the button pressed.
Meaning of LED colors
The switch on the lamphead as well as the Bluetooth remote are equipped with a RGB-LED to show informations about the dim level and the remaining battery capacity.
| blue LED lighting:| Lamp is on high beam.
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| green LED lighting:| Lamp is on a lower beam
| red LED lighting:| 1. Battery Warning , low capacity remaining. The
red LED is lighting. You can adjust the timing of the battery warning, see
progamming on next page.
| red LED flashing + light flashing ones:| 2. Battery Warning, very low
capacity remaining. The red LED is flashing and Blika flashing ones, too.
| blue + red LED flashing in turn + light flashing 5 times| Warning! The red
and blue LED flashing in turn, the lamp flashes 30 times. Stop
immediately! The light will be switched off.
| blue + red LED flashing in turn:| After switching the light on again,
reserve power at a low beam is available. When reserve power is completely
discharged, the light will be switched off automatically. So slow down!
Note: The burn time remaining after the red LED is illuminated depends on the total battery capacity, the ambient temperature and the age of the battery.
Dim Levels and Runtimes
The App allows free setting of the lighting levels from 0.4W up to the respective maximum level.
| Output| Runtime Blika with 3.5Ah battery| Runtime Blika with 6.9Ah
battery
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2-Step| 26 W
1.5 W| 2400 lm
220 lm| 1 h
16 h| 2 h
32 h
3-Step| 26 W
1 W
3 W| 2400 lm
100 lm
250 lm| 1 h
25 h
8 h| 2 h
50 h
16 h
3-Step| 26 W
10 W
2 W| 2400 lm
1200 lm
250 lm| 1 h
2:30 h
13 h| 2 h
5 h
26 h
4-Step| 26 W
10 W
2 W
3 W| 2400 lm
1200 lm
250 lm
250 lm| 1 h
2:30 h
13 h
8 h| 2 h
5 h
26 h
16 h
3-Step| 26 W
2 W
red| 2400 lm
250 lm
20 lm| 1 h
13 h
32 h| 2 h
26 h
64 h
Runtime varies according to battery age, and condition, as well as ambient temperature.
App Programming
Lupine Light Control 2.0 – available for IOS and Android
With the new “Lupine Light Control 2.0” app you get many individual setups.
Create custom profiles for your activities, and simply use them when you need
them again. The App allows nearly free programming of the lamp.
Connecting with app:
Start the „Light Control 2.0“ app. Choose the Blika and keep the button on the
lamphead pressed, until it lights up green as shown in the programming sheme,
let the button go immediately
Keep button pressed
Programming
Programming without help of the App:
As you can see on the right side, the light programs are very easy to select by simply keeping the button pressed until the button lights up blue, red and green. When taking your finger off the button accordingly, the setting will be saved.
Example: To get into 4-step mode, hold the button until the blue LED flashed 4 times, then release the button.
Adjusting the brightness of the lower button LEDs:
The brightness of the spot, diffuse, red and green light can be adjusted in 5
steps from 0.4 – 3W (Red: max. 2.5W) through the lower button.
Press the top button until it lights | Available adjustments | |
---|---|---|
1x red | Release the button, SOS activated | |
Light Settings | 1x blue | 2 – step |
2x blue | 3 – step | |
3x blue | 3 – step | |
4x blue | 4 – step | |
5x blue | 3 – step | |
Extra Settings | 1x red | Red |
2x red | Green | on / of |
3x red | Spot | on / of |
4x red | Diffuse | on / of |
5x red | Start with highest beam (Default) / lowest beam | |
6x red | Early “battery low warning” (Default) | |
7x red | Late “battery low warning” | |
8x red | Alpine SOS / SOS (Default) | |
9x red | Doubleclick on / off (Default) | |
10x red | Stealth on / off (Default) | |
11x red | The LEDs of the lower button get cut in the top button / The LEDs of |
both buttons work independently (Default)
12x red| Autostart after power interruption: on (default) / of
| 1x green| Bluetooth Connect
| 1x red| Reset
Bluetooth Remote
The Bluetooth Remote comes together with the Peppi V5 barmount (helmet &
bikelights) or a bracelet (Headlamps). On the bike, the best way to mount the
remote is directly next to your grips so you have full control and don’t need
to take off your hands while riding. The bracelet can be attached to a lot of
other things like ski poles, too.
Connecting the transmitter to the light:
By default, your lamp has already been connected to the transmitter.
For establishing a connection, the receiving mode in the lamp has to be activated.
Keep the lamp’s button depressed the switch turns up green (after 15 sec) and
let the button go.
The receiving mode is active for 30 seconds. During this time, press the
remote control’s green button until the remote does light up green, too.
release the button.
Several lamps on one transmitter:
It is possible to connect up to five lampheads to a single remote switch.
Several transmitters on one lamp / Unbinding:
Up to 4 transmitters may be connected to one lamp. The transmitters are stored
in the lamp in turn.
If you like to remove a transmitter from the light, set the light into
receiving mode and keep the green switch of the transmitter pressed until it
turns red. (Aprox. 20 sec.)
Blue button: Turning the lamp on and off. Depending on the control
concept : Same functions as the top button of the lamphead or increase the
output.
Green button: Control the Special-LEDs, (same function as the low button
of the lamphead) or reduce the output.
Switching between operating concepts 1 and 2:
Press and hold the green pushbutton of the remote control until the blue and green LEDs flash alternately, then let the button go.
Enable/Disable the remotes permanent LED light:
To enable or disable, hold down the blue button the remote control:
The green LEDs turn on (keep pressing the button), as soon the green LEDs turn
off and the blue LEDs turn on let the button go
Low battery warning from lamphead:
The remote mirrors the lamphead’s low battery warning. A fully charged or partly discharged battery will be shown by a red LED light. Details see page 36.
Low button cell:
With decreasing voltage, the remotes LEDs will also become weaker, to the point the remote does not work anymore. Also cold temperature does reduce the battery voltage. If the button cell is empty, it’s represented by a red light.
Transmitter battery change:
of the transmitter using a T5 star drive key.
Insert the new CR 2032 button cell as shown and close the transmitter again.
Tighten the screws until the blue sealing is visibly squeezed.
T5 star frive key: (Art.No. 137)
Helmet Mount
No tools are required for mounting this lamp. The helmet mount is already
mounted to the lighthead.
You can attach this helmet light to almost any kind of helmet with ventilation
openings.
First attach the thin velcro with the Lupine logo to one site of the helmet
mount.
Then pull the other end of the velcro through the ventilation openings available on your helmet and fix it on the other side of the helmetmount. Tighten the velcro to avoid slipping of the lamphead during use.
Insert the lamphead into the FrontClick mount.
(Video support YouTube channel “LupineLights”)
With the provided battery mount 2.0 and the broad velcro the battery can be
mounted directly on the helmet.
Headband Mount
Insert the lamphead into the FrontClick mount of the headband.
(Video on our YouTube channel “LupineLights”)
The FastClick battery have to be attached to the FastClick mount on the
headband with the cable looking downwards.
Matching Batteries:
Art.No. 884 2.0 Ah
Art.No. 881 2.0 Ah Smartcore
Art.No. 835 3.5 Ah
Art.No. 842 3.5 Ah Smartcore
With the provided extension, the battery may be carried in your backpack, a pocket etc.
The FastClick backpart of Blika RX 4 can be replaced by a cable guide
backpart.
Mounting Batteries
Battery mounting:
Your battery is supplied with a velcro strap, coated with an anti-slip
material to ensure a secure mount.
Use the strap which most closely matches your tube size.
Battery type:
The hardcase battery is mounted with a velcro as shown here. So called
Smartcore batteries also come with a capacity indictator as explained on the
next page.
Fast Click batteries dont have a loop for a velcro.
However they can be directly put into the clicksystem of the Fast Click head
belt or 3M click system.
Operation SmartCore battery
Capacity Indicator
Audible:
To check the capacity, simply press the touchpad once. At first an audible
signal will sound, which is especially useful while using the battery mounted
on a helmet or headband, to give a quick reading in 20% steps.
Visible:
The visible indicator uses 5 LEDs. The LEDs can operate in two different
operating states: blinking and continuous. LED meanings: A blinking LED is
Example:
3 LEDs steady glow (20 %, 40 %, 60 %)
1 LED blinking (80 %) = 70 % remaining capacity
Taillight
To run the taillight simply press the touch pad two times and the 5 LEDs will
operate continuously. To switch off the taillight, simply press the pad again.
Moving light:
Press the touch pad three times to activate the moving light. To switch it off
press the button another time.
Accessories & more info about FrontClick
Insert the lamp head as shown in the figure and move it in the direction of
the arrow until it locks into place.
Press to unlock the lamp.
FrontClick with 3M mount:
The ultra-flat mounting plate is fixed to your helmet with a special 3M
adhesive pad, the lamp simply clicks into place.
GoPro mount:
By help of our CNC machined mount, you can put the Blika R on the standard
mount for GoPro.
USB One
The USB One turns your Lupine battery into a mobile power bank. Nearly every
USB device can be recharged within a very short time. (Art. No. 444)
Lupine battery | Smartphone | Tablet | GPS-Navigatio |
---|---|---|---|
3.5 Ah | 3 – 4 x | 0.5 x | 4 – 6 x |
6.9 Ah | 6 – 8 x | 1 x | 8 – 12 x |
13.8 Ah | 12 – 16 x | 2 x | 16 – 24 x |
USB Charger
With the USB Charger, you can charge your Lupine batteries easily via a mobile
phone power supply, solar panel, or the USB port of your PC. (Art. No. 1444)
Productcare, Storage and Charging
Product Care and Storage
Light:
After use in dirty areas, clean the lamp and the cables externally with warm
water and some mild detergent.
Important!
Because of the delicate sealings, we do not recommend to open the lamp.
A leakage in consequence of opening the light is excluded from warranty!
Before you try to repair something on your own get in touch with our helpful
Service Team.
Battery:
If you intend not to use the lamp for a longer period of time, fully charge
and store it at a cold and dry place. When kept in a cool place, the annual
self-discharging rate for such batteries is 15 %.
Charging Batteries
- Plug the included Wiesel charger into an outlet
- Connect the charger to the battery, charging starts automatically the LED turns red
- The battery can be left plugged into the charger for an indefinite period. Although this will not damage the battery, it is not advisable for Li-Ion batteries since they do not require conservation charging.
- When the battery is fully charged the LED on Charger turns green
-
Warning! This charger is to be used to charge rechargeable Li-Ion batteries only.
It is NOT suitable for charging NiMH batteries! -
Do NOT use non-rechargeable batteries. – Risk of explosion!
-
This charger may be opened ONLY by the manufacturer!
Troubleshooting
Problem | Cause | Solution |
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The light does not come on and the power LEDs do not flash when the battery is plugged into the lamp.|
- Extremely discharged battery
- Battery not plugged into the light or not plugged in properly
|
- Charge the battery
- Check all plug contacts
With the battery plugged in, the power LEDs do not come on, but the PCS LEDs flash|
- Faulty LED unit
|
- LED unit needs replacement.
- Get in touch with Lup
The runtime is too short.|
- Discharged battery
- Old battery
- Very low ambient temperature
- Faulty charger
- Unsuitable battery
|
- Charge battery
- Replace battery
- Keep battery warm
- Replace charger
- Use original Lupine battery
Even after charging only the 20% LED will light up at the Smartcore battery.|
- The indicator was reseted
|
- Discharge the battery with your light and fully charge it afterwards
The lamp does not recognize the transmitter.|
- Lamphead and transmitter are not linked
|
- See chapter operation remote control
The transmitter does not light up while pressing the button and the lamp does not react.|
- Button cell empty or wrong side up
|
- See chapter operation remote control
Technical data
Light Output:
(Mainlight + Spotlight)| Runtime:
Blika with 3.5Ah battery:| Blika with 6.9Ah battery:
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26 W| 26 W 2| 1 h| 2 h
10 W| 1200 Lumen| 2 h 30 min| 5 h
3 W| 250 Lumen| 8 h| 16 h
1.5 W| 220 Lume| 16 h| 32 h
1 W| 100 Lumen| 25 h| 50 h
0.4W| (small LEDs)| 62 h| 124 h
Weight:
Blika lamphead: 85 g
Blika helmetlight with 3.5Ah battery: 220 g
Blika helmetlight with 6.9Ah battery: 335 g
Blika headlamp with 3.5Ah battery: 250 g
Blika headlamp with 6.9Ah battery: 370 g
Charging time:
3.5Ah battery: 1h 50min
6.9Ah battery: 3h 40min
Battery capacity/nominal voltage:
3.5 Ah / 7.2 V Li-Ion
6.9 Ah / 7.2 V Li-Ion
LED :
Cree XM-L3; Cree XQ-E H
Operating temperature:
-25 °C to +70 °C
Protection class:
IP68
Charger Wiesel:
Input voltage: 100 – 240 V~, 50 – 60 Hz
Charging current: up to 1.9 A
Compatible batteries: Li-Ion 7.2 V
Contains:
FCC ID: QDS-BRCM1078
IC: 4324A-BRCM1078
Hereby, Lupine lighting systems GmbH declares that the radio equipment type Bluetooth remote control V2 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://www.lupine.de/documents/ce
Miscellaneous
Regulations:
The laws governing the allowable application domain for this lighting system
may vary from one
country to another. We recommend that you inform yourself about the relevant
laws in this domain in your country.
Warranty:
The product’s two year warranty applies to all components, as well as any
manufacturing defect.
The warranty does not include the battery, however. In addition, any
modification or improper use of the product will void the warranty
Declaration of confirmity Canada:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation
Declaration of confirmity USA:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Rights for improvements and modifications of our products reserved.
Lupine lighting systems GmbH
Im Zwiesel 9, 92318 Neumarkt, Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 91 81 – 50 94 90
Fax: +49 (0) 91 81 – 50 94 915
E-Mail: info@lupine.de
www.lupine.de
References
- art.no
- Lupine Lighting Systems - We are the Light
- Lupine Lighting Systems - CE-Documents
- Lupine Lighting Systems - CE-Documents
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