NiteFlux
Red Zone Manual 2022
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Settings lock:
If you have kids around that fiddle with your stuff, or perhaps if you are the manager of a fleet of
cycles and want to set up and keep the settings from being changed, you can use the settings lock
function. When the lock is set, neither the power settings, nor the flashing settings can be changed.
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Start with light turned off, charger unplugged.
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Hold the button down before connecting the charger. Keep hold until the charger is connected.
Release the button once the charger is connected.
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A distinctive fast, repetitive flashing pattern in the orange-green charge light indicates
the lock is set. The flashing will expire after 30 seconds, but the lock is stored in
memory.
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To remove the lock, start with light turned off, unplugged, then repeat as above.
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Observe normal charge light function to verify the lock is removed.
Flashing patterns
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The Red Zone ships with a strident quadruple flashing pattern by default. This is certainly eye
catching but some users will have other preferences. The user can choose from 8 different
flashing patterns, including a range of tame single flash options so there is sure to be one that
suits people that are sensitive to bright flashing lights. NB: not all flash patterns yield the same
runtimes.
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To enter the flash selection menu, first switch the light to flashing mode.
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Turn the light off. Turn on and off again quickly. Just holding your finger on the button for 1
second is the easiest way to do this. Repeat 5 times.
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Now turn on and use normal button clicks to scroll through the 8 different options. When the
light is turned off again, the changes are stored in memory.
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You can repeat the process at any time.
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Visit the NiteFlux website for a video that shows how to edit the flashing pattern menu. Find it
on the Red Zone product page in the instruction manual tab.
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Note the video on our site was produced in 2011 but is still valid. When using the 2022 version
(with runtime indicator after turn-off), be sure to wait for the flashes to stop before turning on
again.
Low Battery Indicator
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When the battery voltage gets lower, the flash pattern will change from the default quadruple
flash (or whatever option the user has selected) to a brief single flash. The power will also
revert to a low setting. The battery should be recharged as soon as convenient. If the light is in
a solid mode, then it will begin to blink and will blink more frequently as the battery voltage
gets lower.
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If the battery voltage gets very low, the light will shut off.
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NB: it is recommended to avoid relying on low battery indicators for cue to recharge. There can
be considerable variation in the length of warning that this basic system gives, depending on the
age of the battery, and the ambient temperature conditions. It is recommended to recharge
regularly and avoid running out of charge while out riding.
