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Summary of Contents for Digital HeadTrip

Page 1: ...Halogen NiMH U S E R G U I D E 2 0 0 6 Digita l Hea dTr ip ...

Page 2: ...HeadTrip system from NiteRider the innovator in technical lighting systems The Digital HeadTrip mounts conveniently to any helmet and includes Halogen lamp with four brightness levels and three flash modes for safety Compact lightweight nickel metal hydride NiMH battery 2 5 hour fast charger NiteRider s patented smart battery and lamp technologies that extend system life To get the most from your ...

Page 3: ...r will damage the system If you need a submersible light NiteRider manufactures industrial grade dive light systems For information contact NiteRider Dive Lights at 858 268 3850 or visit www niteriderdive com R I D I N G A T N I G H T While the Digital HeadTrip will improve your control and enjoyment of night riding please remember that cycling at night is an inherently dangerous activity In addit...

Page 4: ... behind its products with the following warranties Lifetime warranty on all mechanical components 1 year on cables and connectors electronic components and printed circuit boards 180 days on rechargeable batteries and fast chargers 60 days on halogen bulbs To repair or replace your product while under warranty return it postage prepaid and insured with original sales receipt to the address below O...

Page 5: ...e Headlamp 6 Helmet Mount 6 Inserting the Headlamp 6 Mounting the Battery 7 Operation 8 Flash and Walking Modes 8 Fuel Gauge and Automatic Shut Off 9 Battery Charging and Care 10 Using the 2 5 hour Fast Charger 10 Battery Initialization 10 Smart Battery Protection 11 Storage 11 Run Times 12 ...

Page 6: ...I O N Please verify the contents of your Digital HeadTrip system A 15 Watt 6 Volt halogen headlamp B 4 5 Ah 6 Volt NiMH battery pocket mount C 2 5 hour fast charger D Charger power cord E Helmet mount F 36 helmet cord G Velcro cable ties H Storage pouch B A C ...

Page 7: ...ting the Battery on page 7 3 Connect the battery to the headlamp 4 To turn the light on for normal operation press and hold the headlamp power button for one second Cycle through the three brightness levels by pressing and releasing the power button 5 To access the flash and walking modes see Flash and Walking Modes on page 8 6 To turn the system off press and hold the power button for one second ...

Page 8: ...per edge of the corresponding clamp 4 Fasten the straps by inserting them into the clamps Inserting the Headlamp into the Helmet Mount Insert the headlamp mount into the helmet mount slider clip from the rear of the slider clip forward Gently rocking the lamp as you slide it may help Do not push the release lever when inserting the headlamp into the slider clip let the lamp snap into place by itse...

Page 9: ...pack or fanny pack 1 Route the helmet cord through a helmet vent or along the outside of the helmet using the thin Velcro tie to secure the cord 2 Connect the helmet cord to the battery making sure the cord does not interfere with any moving parts 3 Simply place the battery in a pocket or pack ...

Page 10: ... Digital HeadTrip provides four flash and walking modes daylight walking S O S and strobe To enter flash walking mode press and hold the power button for approximately four seconds Cycle through the modes by pressing and releasing the power button To return to normal night operation press and hold the power button for one second Daylight mode pulses the beam at a rate that is highly visible to mot...

Page 11: ...EDs are brightly lit the battery is fully charged As the battery discharges one fourth increments of its capacity the green LEDs will go out one by one When the battery is near depletion the red LED will illuminate At this time the headlamp should be turned off and the battery recharged If use continues the halogen headlamp will automatically shut off to avoid overly discharging the battery ...

Page 12: ...back to green 2 Connect the charger cable to the battery If the battery is not fully charged the indicator light will turn amber signifying fast charge mode If the light flashes when you first plug in the battery the charger is preparing an overly discharged battery for fast charging 3 When the battery is fully charged the indicator light will turn green and charging will shut off automatically 4 ...

Page 13: ...e thermal protection circuit is activated the system will lock and the fuel gauge will become dark To clear the system and return it to normal operation unplug the light from the battery and allow the battery to cool Similarly intelligent lamp technology protects the battery from overly discharging by turning the lamp off at the appropriate time Storage Rechargeable batteries perform better and la...

Page 14: ...12 R U N T I M E S Setting Run Time hours Normal night operation 15 watts 1 45 10 watts 2 25 6 watts 3 00 Walking mode 5 00 The above run times are based on a fully charged battery ...

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Page 16: ...NiteRider Inc 8205 Ronson Road Suite E San Diego CA 92111 USA 800 466 8366 www niterider com 1 5 0 2 0 5 51 ...

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