Bryton GARDIA R300 User manual

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REARVIEW RADAR AND TAIL LIGHT
R300
USER MANUAL

Table of Contents
Introduction .........................................................................4
Getting Started .................................................................................4
Device Overview .................................................................................4
Light Operation ..................................................................................5
Device Information ..........................................................6
Charging the Device ............................................................................6
Installing the Device ............................................................................7
The Gardia R300 and the Gardia App......................................8
Pairing the Gardia Device With Your Phone..............................................9
Updating the Device’s Firmware via the App ............................................10
Viewing the Gardia on the App..............................................................11
Customizing the Gardia App Settings ....................................................11
The Gardia R300 and the Bryton Rider Series.........................12
Pairing the Gardia Device With Your Rider Series.....................................12
Viewing the Gardia on the Rider Series..................................................13
Customizing the Rider Series Settings....................................................13
Appendix .............................................................................15
Specications ......................................................................................15
Basic Care For Your Gardia R300..........................................................16

WARNING
This device, the Bryton Gardia R300, is intended to be an additional aid in riding and is not
a substitute for maintaining situational awareness. Always be aware of your surroundings
and do not operate this device while in motion, stare at or become distracted by the display.
Improper usage of this device could result in serious injury or death. Use this device at your
own risk.
Video Tutorials
For step-by-step guides on how to use the device or the Bryton Gardia app, please scan the
QR code below for the Bryton Sport YouTube channel and check out the Tutorial Videos.
http://www.youtube.com/c/BrytonActive

4 Introduction
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Power Button / Switch Lights
Press and hold 1 second to turn on/
off the device.
Single press to change light modes.
Power Indicator LED
Changes colors based on the
remaining battery level and charging
status.
Link Indicator LED
Changes color when paired with the
Gardia app and compatible bike
computers.
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A
B
C
POWER INDICATOR LED
Battery Status
Slowly Flashing Green 50% to 100% battery life remains
Slowly Flashing Yellow 15% to 50% battery life remains
Slowly Flashing Red
Below 10% battery life remains.
Low battery mode will be activated
automatically
Charging Status
Flashing Green Still Charging
Solid Green Fully Charged
LINK INDICATOR LED
Slowly Flashing Blue
The device is linked and can be controlled
by a paired app or compatible Bryton
device
Introduction
This section will guide you through basic setup prior to rst use with your Gardia R300.
Getting Started
• Update Device Firmware (Updating the Device Firmware via the App, page 10)
• Charging (Charging the Device, page 6)
• Installation (Installing the Device, page 7)
• Pairing with the Gardia App (Pairing the Gardia Device with Your Phone, page 9)
• Pairing with Rider-Series Bike Computers (Pairing the Gardia With Your Rider-Series
Bike Computer, page 12)
Device Overview
Power / Light Indicator LED
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A
Note:You can tell wether the device is
powered on based on the indicator LED is
ashing or not.

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High Solid
Low Solid
Group Ride
Night Flash
Day Flash
Light OFF
(Radar Detection Only)
Reboot the Device
Press and hold 12 seconds to reset the Gardia device.
Note: Gardia R300 will go through different status when you continue pressing the power button.
Ensure that you keep pressing for 12 seconds until the device resets.
Light Operation
Manual Mode with Smart Control
Manual Mode
Single pressing the top button will cycle through di󰀨erent light modes.
Smart Control
Warning Light: There are two warning light patterns. When a vehicle is detected by the
Gardia radar, based on the level of threat, the light will automatically switch to a suitable
warning light to highlight the cyclist and catch the attention of approaching drivers.
Brake Light: When deceleration is detected, the light will illuminate for 2.5 seconds to
notify approaching vehicles/cyclists.
Low Battery Light: When the battery drops below 15%, the light will automatically dim and
enter power-saving mode. This will extend the battery life.
Sleep Mode
When the Gardia R300 is inactive for more than 10 minutes, it will enter Sleep Mode to
conserve battery life. The current light mode will be saved before entering sleep. Once the
Gardis R300 detects motion, it will reactivate and return to the previous light mode.

6 Device Information
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1. Detach the rubber cover from the USB port.
2. Plug the USB type C cable into the USB
port on the Gardia R300.
3. Plug the cable into a standard USB AC
adapter or into your PC’s USB port.
4. If using a standard USB AC adapter, plug
the adapter into a standard wall outlet.
5. Allow the device sufcient time to fully
charge.The LED light will ash green
while charging and change to solid green
when charging is complete.
6. Detach the USB cable and close the rubber
cover from the USB port.
PC
Tail Light Modes and Intensity
Mode Light Intensity Lumen Duration Flash Behavior
High Solid High 20 Up to 8 hr Strong Steady Light
Low Solid Low 5Up to 12 hr Soft Steady Light
Group Ride Moderate 12 Up to 11 hr Slow Light Up / Dim Down
Night Flash Moderate 12 Up to 17 hr Quickly Flashing Light
Day Flash High 73 Up to 17 hr Quickly Flashing Light
Light Off Off 0 Up to 24 hr Light Off, Radar Remains Active
Sleep Mode Off 0 Up to 1 Year Vehicle Detection Disabled
Situational Light Modes and Intensity
Mode Flash Behavior
Brake Light Increase light intensity more than 50% for 2.5 seconds.
Red Warning Light Slowly ashes 3 times then quickly ashes 4 times.
Yellow Warning Light Slowly ashes 2 times then quickly ashes 3 times.
Power Saving Mode When under 15% remaining battery life, the lumens will be decreased to half of the
light’s intensity.
Device Information
Charging the Device
The built-in lithium-ion battery can be charged using a standard wall outlet or via USB cable
with your PC.
Note:
1. To prevent water damage and corrosion, ensure that the
USB port, rubber cover, and the device are fully dry before
charging or connecting to your PC.
2. The devices will not charge when exposed to temperatures
outside of this range: -22 to 55°C (-4 to 131°F)

7 Device Information
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Installing the Device
How To Install
Device Installation Notice
• Choose a location to securely mount the Gardia R300 to ensure it does not interfere with
the safe operation of your bike.
• For maximum light visibility and radar detection, ensure the device is mounted as high on
the seat as possible.
• The device should face to the rear of the cyclist and perpendicular to the road.
• Ensure there is nothing obstructing the front of the light.
• Test your conguration during daylight and in a safe environment.
Step 1: Locate a secure mounting position. Step 2: Fasten the rubber mount with the
letter “b” facing upwards.
Step 3: Rotate the device to securely lock into
place.
Step 4: Ensure the device is securely fastened.
Note:
The included mounts are designed to t mo󰀬 seat po󰀬 angles. The mount can t 27.2 mm, 30.9 mm, 31.6 mm, D
cross section, and aero cross-section seat po󰀬s. In any conguration, the mount surface should be vertical.
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8 The Gardia R300 and the Gardia App
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The Gardia R300 and the Gardia App
Download the Bryton Gardia app from the iOS app store or Google Play store or scan the QR
code to locate the app.By connecting your Gardia app with your phone, you can adjust light
modes and view radar notications & updates.
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Battery
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Remaining: 2 hours
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Select to change device settings
Select to change light modes
Select to turn on / off alert sounds
Display battery status and remaninig battery hours
Colors displayed based on threat level
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9 The Gardia R300 and the Gardia App
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Pairing the Gardia Device With Your Phone
1. Before pairing, please ensure that
Bluetooth is enabled on your phone and the
Gardia R300 device is powered on.
2. Open the Bryton Gardia app and drag
down the page to connect.
3. Once the Gardia R300 has been detected,
select the device from the list of options and
conrm pairing.
4. Once paired, the indicator LED will ash
blue. This indicator light informs users that
the Gardia R300 has been successfully
paired with the app.

10 The Gardia R300 and the Gardia App
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Updating the Device Firmware via the App
1. Once paired, the Gardia R300’s device
status and details will be displayed on the
app.
2. If a new rmware version is available, an
update message will display automatically.
Select Update from the pop-up or select
from the status menu to start the update.
3. The update will take a few minutes to
download.
4. Once complete, press Done.
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