Cannondale CY22 SmartSense User manual

READ THIS SUPPLEMENT AND YOUR
CANNONDALE BICYCLE OWNER’S
MANUAL.Both contain important safety
information. Keep both for future reference.
English
Owner’s Manual
CY22 SmartSense

SAFETY MESSAGES:
In this supplement, particularly important information
is presented in the following ways:
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
Indicates special precautions that must be
taken to avoid damage.
SYMBOLS:
N·m Tightening torque in Newton meters.
ILLUSTRATIONS:
Throughout this manual, all product images, graphics, and figures shown are for
illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product.
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CSG Europe (Woudenberg)
Contents
Safety Information.......................... 2-5
System Overview ............................ 6-7
Operating Instructions ..................8-12
Front Light Foresite 350 ..................13
Rear Lights Hindsite E85/E25....14-16
SmartSense Battery.....................16-22
SmartSense Cradle .....................23-26
Replacement Parts...................... 27-28
About this Manual
This manual provides important safety,
use, and maintenance information. This is
not a service manual.
Proper use, and installation, and service
of the product is important to your
safety.
Have a professional bicycle mechanic
install and service SmartSense
components.
Contacting Cannondale
Cannondale USA
Cycling Sports Group, Inc.
1 Cannondale Way
Wilton, CT 06897, USA
1800726-BIKE (2453)
CSG Europe (Woudenberg)
Cycling Sports Group Europe B.V.
Geeresteinselaan 57
3931JB Woudenberg
The Netherlands
PH: 00.31.541.200374
International Distributors
Consult our website to identify the
appropriate Cannondale Dealer for your
region.
Your Cannondale Dealer
To make sure your bike is serviced and
maintained correctly, and that you
protect applicable warranties, please
coordinate all service and maintenance
through your Authorized Cannondale
Dealer.
NOTICE
Unauthorized service, maintenance,
or repair parts can result in serious
damage and void your warranty.
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SmartSense Owner’s Manual
Important Safety Information
Warnings
138691 Rev 1 (02/22)
Important Safety Information
WARNINGS
INTENDED USE: SmartSense lights are intended to be used as daytime running
lights. They are intended to draw attention to you while riding and increase the
chance of other cyclists, pedestrians and motorists seeing you. They are “be seen”
lights, nots lights designed to illuminate the road or hazards in the road.
Because SmartSense lights are not as bright or intense, they are NOT replacements
for higher intensity lights headlights intended to illuminate the road or hazards in
the road.
FOR BICYCLE USE ONLY: SmartSense light are intended for use on bicycles only.
Do not attach or use SmartSense lights on cars, on motorcycles, on engine-
powered vehicles, or on any other machine or device.
DO USE THESE LIGHTS IN DAYLIGHT, ALL THE TIME: Even on clear sunny days
motorists can fail to see a bike rider. Particularly a rider going downhill towards a
motorist trying to enter a road. Or a rider riding in and out of tree shadows.
Increase your odds of being seen by always using front and rear flashing strobe
lights.
NO LIGHT OR RADAR SYSTEM CAN PROTECT YOU FROM INATTENTIVE
MOTORISTS OR ROAD HAZARD
HIGHER RISKS RIDING AT NIGHT: The risk of an accident, particularly being
struck by a motor vehicle, is much higher at night. If you choose to accept this risk,
improve your odds: Always use a proper lighting system made up of a headlight
and tail light, and a strobe light. Wear light-colored reflective clothing. Ride
cautiously. Seek the advice of an experienced bicycle commuter at your retailer.
Read the topic “Riding at Night” in your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual now
for more information on the many hazards of riding at night.
YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT IF
YOU IGNORE THESE WARNINGS.

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Important Safety Information
Warnings
WARNINGS
DISTRACTED ATTENTION: Do not allow any accessories to distract your
attention or to impair your ability to operate your bicycle safely. Do not stare at
electronic devices (e.g.,light controls, iPhones, Android phones, lighting system,
remote cameras, or cycling computers) while you are riding. Distractions will take
your attention away from the important tasks of riding your bicycle.
Fully stop your bike in a safe place away from trac before adjusting, changing
modes or otherwise interacting with the App, or any other controls.”
ANY LIGHTING SYSTEM CAN FAIL WITHOUT WARNING: Ride cautiously at
night. Many experienced cyclists use two independent lighting systems, such as
one helmet mounted, one mounted on the bicycle.
COMPATIBILITY: Compatibility of SmartSense light is strictly limited to the
Garmin devices identified in this manual, and compatibility information may be
revised. You should not use any device that is not compatible as defined in this
manual. Any individual component failure in any part of a the system can have
unexpected consequences resulting in one or more of the components failing to
operate.
BICYCLE REFLECTORS: Do not remove the reflector system from your bike.
YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT
IF YOU IGNORE THESE WARNINGS.

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SmartSense Owner’s Manual
Important Safety Information
Warnings
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WARNINGS
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS: Keep in mind that riding your bike with lights or
with situational awareness devices DOES NOT guarantee your safety. Lights,
strobes, flashers, even radar activated warning devices cannot guarantee your
safety or others’ concern for your safety. Lights cannot protect you from death or
from injury resulting from cycling’s many hazards. Lights can decrease risk, not
eliminate it.
All lighting must be correctly positioned on the bike to provide maximum
eectiveness. Do not remove the reflectors on your bike even if you have lights.
Bicycle lighting, strobes, flashers can help distinguish a bicycle from other sources
of lighting in the environment but does not guarantee your safety.
ABOUT LIGHT MODES: A light “mode” characterizes the way a light illuminates.
There are multiple light modes. Light modes are selected via the Cannondale App
or the front light button. A mode can be brighter or less-bright, constant or
blinking or flashing, and at dierent rates.
LOCAL, STATE, OR NATIONAL REGULATIONS: The way in which a light
illuminates may be regulated in your area. It is your responsibility to make sure the
lights work and used in within the limits and in accordance with all local laws
Failure to observe local laws could subject you to penalties or fines.
REFLECTIVE CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES: Lighting is one way to increase your
visibility to others. In addition to lighting, we strongly recommend that you
consider using high-visibility clothing, and other accessories with reflective
materials incorporated in the design.
YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED, OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT IF YOU
IGNORE THESE WARNINGS.

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Important Safety Information
Batteries & Chargers
Batteries & Chargers
REPLACEMENT - Only use the battery and charger indicated in the “Specifications” section .
Do not use other batteries or chargers. Do not use the charger to charge other batteries.
PREVENT DAMAGE - Do not drop the battery or charger. Do not open, disassemble, or modify
the battery or charger. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Keep the battery out of intense sunlight and away from heat. Excessive heat will damage the
battery.
Keep battery away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal items to
prevent shorting exposed battery contacts. Shorting battery contacts can cause severe burns,
fire, or an explosion.
“TRANSPORTATION & SHIPPING – When planning a trip, long before flying, contact your
airline and ask about regulations re batteries in checked baggage, in this case the SmartSense
Li-Ion 19.4 Wh battery pack. Understand that the battery may be subject to special handling
procedures. Shipping a battery may be regulated by special hazardous materials regulations.
Contact your carrier. When simply storing or handling the battery o the cradle, keep it dry
and do not allow any metal objects to contact the battery contacts. “
CHARGING - Bring the battery and charger indoors and allow to reach room temperature
before charging. Make sure charger and A/C outlet are the same voltage.
Locate both charger and battery indoors in a clean, dry area with good ventilation to charge.
Make sure the area is free from combustibles to avoid fire from sparks or from over-heating.
Keep charger ventilation openings unobstructed. Do not cover the charger or the battery.
Disconnect the battery from the charger unit when fully charged. Do not leave a fully-charged
battery connected to the charger. Unplug the charger from the wall outlet when not in use.
Maintain the battery and the charger as directed by the manufacturer’s instructions.
DISPOSAL- Battery and charger contain regulated materials and must be disposed/discarded
in accordance with national and/or with local laws. Do not discard the battery/charger into fire,
into water, or into ordinary household waste/garbage. Instead, take to a waste facility/recycler.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN ELECTRICAL FIRES,
EXPLOSIONS, SEVERE BURNS, OR ELECTROCUTION.

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SmartSense Owner’s Manual
System Overview
Components
138691 Rev 1 (02/22)
System Overview
Components
Base component descriptions and basic function:
(1) SmartSense Battery (Garmin Varia Core Battery)
This is the power for the SmartSense system. As a side note, you can remove the battery and
use it to charge your phone at the coee shop by using the USBC port on the top.
(2) SmartSense Cradle (Garmin Varia Core Cradle) The brains, the control center and the
mount for the battery. This is the communication hub between all the SmartSense
components and also out to your phone. Think of this as your computer and SmartSense is
the operating system all the components work with.
(3) SmartSense Foresite E350 front light – Features vary depending on region.
(4) SmartSense Hindsite E85 or Hindsite E25 rear lights – Features vary depending on
region.
(5) Cannondale Wheel Sensor – Tells the SmartSense system when you are riding and
automatically records your riding activity for you. For more information,
go to: https://www.cannondale.com/-/media/files/manual-uploads/manuals/134946%20
rev%201%20cd%20ii%20wheel%20sensor.pdf
Cannondale App – While the SmartSense system is fully functional without it, with the
Cannondale App you can customize your light and display settings. For more information
about the app, go to : https://www.cannondale.com/en-us/app

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System Overview
Component Locations
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6
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2
5
7
3
10
10
9
8
10
10
1. SmartSense Battery
2. SmartSense Cradle
3. Foresite front light
4. Hindsite rear light E85 or E25
5. Cannondale Wheel Sensor
6. Garmin Radar
7. Garmin Radar display unit
8. Extension cable, seattube
9. Extension cable, downtube
10. Cable connectors
Identification
Component Locations

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SmartSense Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
Getting Started
138691 Rev 1 (02/22)
Operating Instructions
Getting Started
When shipped as original equipment with
your bike, the SmartSense system has
been prepared to be ready right out of the
box. This means that the system will turn
on automatically when the front wheel is
turned or the front light button is pressed.
The following hardware requirements
must be met:
1. The wheel sensor must be properly
mounted and operational on the front
wheel. To test it, spin the wheel and
confirm that the green LED on the
sensor flashes.
2. The SmartSense battery must be fully
charged and locked into the cradle.
3. The cradle must be connected via
the cables to each light in the system
(front/rear). The connecting cables
must be properly aligned and inserted
into the extension cables and to the
socket of each light. Lights that fail
to come on may be an indication that
the connector or cables are improperly
aligned or inserted.
Turning SmartSense On/O
Automatically
• ON: Start riding, and the Cannondale
Wheel Sensor will wake up the system
automatically (Auto Wake feature)
 OFF: SmartSense will turn o
automatically when you stop for more
than six minutes
Manually
• BATTERY BUTTON: Hold the button on
the battery for two seconds, or until the
blue light comes on, then release
• or, CANNONDALE APP: Tap the
SmartSense power button in the
Cannondale app.
Lights
The SmartSense lights when correctly
connected via the cable sockets will
perform as following:
Manually changing light modes:
Push the button on the back of the front
light to cycle through the light modes
• To maximize visibility, lights will always
start in mode 1 when first powered on

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Operating Instructions
Default Light Modes and Runtime
Manually turning lights of/on:
Push and hold the front light button for
two seconds to turn the lights on/o.
Radar continues to work while the lights
are turned o.
Default Light Modes and
Runtime
What is ‘StVZO’?
In some European regions SmartSense
comes with StVZO-compliant lights.
StVZO regulations restrict how lights may
appear (for example, blinking or flashing
patterns are prohibited).
SmartSense StVZO systems are labeled
with “K 1906” on the side of the front light.
Figure. StVZO Light Marking
SmartSense standard systems are labeled
with “Classic E350” on the side of the
front light.
Figure. Standard Light Marking
“* Various factors can cause lower
runtimes including: use of Auto Adjust /
Auto On mode, battery health and
temperature conditions. Runtimes are
based on continuous use and will be
reduced by time spent in Sleep mode.”

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Operating Instructions
Radar
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Radar alert colors:
• Green = No vehicle is detected
• Amber = Vehicle is approaching from
behind
• Red = Vehicle is approaching at a high
rate of speed
• Red (when no vehicles are approaching)
= Device error
Radar
Some SmartSense models are equipped
with an integrated Garmin Varia Radar
system including a rear facing sensor and
a handlebar mounted display unit. For
these parts, each component must be
properly connected to to the lights at the
light sockets.
There are three ways to receive Radar alerts
when the system is installed:
1. Radar Display Unit on handlebar
 LED display with audio alerts, included
on bikes equipped with Radar
 Status LED at the top and multiple
white LEDs show approaching vehicles
2. Cannondale App Ride Screen
 Use the Cannondale app and press
Start Ride
 Approaching vehicles will appear on
Ride screen and audio alerts will sound
3. Paired with some bike computer head
units or watches/wearables (Garmin,
Wahoo, Hammerhead, etc.)

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Operating Instructions
SmartSense Features and Settings
• Auto Low Power Mode: To extend
range, lights will change at 10% battery
and radar will turn o at 5%. (On by
default)
• Brake Alert: Rear light will react to rapid
deceleration, warning people behind
you. (On by default)
• React to Radar Targets: Lights will
react to cars approaching from behind,
to make you more visible. (On by
default, if Radar equipped)
• Auto Proximity Flash: Lights will flash
briefly when you open the app near
your SmartSense. (Requires app)
• Radar audio & visual display options
(Requires app)
• USB power bank: Battery can be used
to charge other USB devices (phone,
head unit, etc.), but not while riding.
* All features and settings can be
customized in the Cannondale App
SmartSense Features and
Settings
• Auto Wake: SmartSense will turn on
when the Wheel Sensor detects
motion. It will turn o automatically
when you stop for more than six
minutes. SmartSense can always be
turned on/o using the app, or the
button on the battery. (On by default)
• Auto Adjust in Low Light (StVZO =
Auto On in Low Light): In low light
conditions, lights will change to
maximize your visibility to drivers.
When brighter conditions return or you
change the light mode, lights will return
to your selected mode. The ambient
light sensor is located on the back face
of the front light. In some cases, this
setting may increase battery drain
significantly. (On by default)

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Operating Instructions
Using SmartSense with the Cannondale App
138691 Rev 1 (02/22)
Using SmartSense with the
Cannondale App
When you add your SmartSense bike to
the free Cannondale App (iOS or Android),
you will have more ways to control and
customize SmartSense, including:
• Customize SmartSense features and
settings
• Power SmartSense on/o
• Customize and control SmartSense
light patterns (not applicable on StVZO
systems)
• Precise battery level indicator
• Receive Radar alerts on your phone
• Upgrade firmware (when necessary)
Troubleshooting
If you encounter problems using the
SmartSense system, the Cannondale Help
Center maintains a series of articles
focused on individual conditions that may
arise. Examples of current articles:
• Getting started with SmartSense
• SmartSense troubleshooting
• SmartSense features do not appear in
the Cannondale App
• Cannondale App does not connect to
SmartSense
• Auto Wake feature does not work
• SmartSense Radar does not work
• How to use SmartSense Radar with
your head unit
You can find these articles online here:
https://cannondale.zendesk.com/

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SmartSense Foresite 350
Identification
SmartSense Foresite 350
4
2
10
1
3
7
8
9
6
5
1. Model name
2. Light body
3. Lens
4. Light mount
5. Light mode button
6 Port cover (2X)
7. Accessory port (2X)
8. Ambient light sensor
9. Power and communication cable (to
cradle)
10. SmartSense accessory connector (from
another device)
Identification
Identication
“Make sure to rotate the
connector to align the pins
before inserting fully

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Hindsite Array E85/E25 Rear Lights
Identification
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3
1
5
6
9
7
8
8
4
2
Hindsite Array E85/E25 Rear Lights
1. Model name
2. Light housing
3. Lens
4. Port cover (2X)
5. Accessory port (2X)
6. Power and communication cable (to
cradle)
7. Light mount
8. Radar bracket threaded insert (2X)
9. SmartSense accessory connector (from
another device)
Identification
Identication
“Make sure to rotate the
connector to align the pins
before inserting fully

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Hindsite Array E85/E25 Rear Lights
Mounting Bracket/Garmin Varia Radar Unit
3
1
2
4
4
2 Nm
2 Nm
7
6
5
6
1. Hindsite light
2. Radar mounting bracket
3. Garmin Varia Radar
4. Radar mounting bracket screws (4X)
5. Power and communication cable (to
cradle)
6. Garmin Varia Radar cable
7. Radar mounting bracket cable hook
Identification
Mounting Bracket/Garmin Varia Radar Unit

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Hindsite Array E85/E25 Rear Lights
SAVE or C2 Light-Mount Post
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(4X)
M4 x 8 mm
2 N-m
1
23
5
6
4
7
7
SAVE or C2 Light-Mount Post
1. Upper saddle rail clamp
2. Friction flange hardware
3. Hindsite light with Garmin
Varia Radar
4. Hindsite light
5. Power and communcation
cable (to cradle)
6. Radar unit
7. Rear light cable
This part can be flipped to adjust the height
of the rear light and ensure fitment with
dierent saddles.
Identification

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SmartSense Battery
Specifications
SmartSense Battery
Specications
Model : Garmin Varia Core Battery
Part No.: CP1552U10OS
Intended Use: Bicycle use only.
Capacity: 19.4 Wh, 2810mAh,
7.2 VDC
Charge time: 3 Hours
Charger: 5V 2A USB wall charger
General Information
The battery supplies power and data
connection to other attached
SmartSense components via the
extension cables.
The battery must be fully charged and
installed into the SmartSense cradle or
rail frame mount in order for
SmartSense system components to
operate.
NOTICE
The battery is a sealed unit and
cannot be serviced.
Replace the battery if it fails to
charge normally, damaged or
otherwise faulty
Dispose and or recycle electronic
waste in accordance with your local
regulations.
SmartSense Battery Duration
and Service Life
The duration the battery is able to supply
to the system attached SmartSense
components depends power demands of
lighting and other connected components.
• Bright lights, not flashing, flashing
quickly - need more energy, battery
life shorter, less operating time.
• Light less bright, and flashing slowly.
This will use the battery less and
result in longer operating time.
The battery service-life is limited. Overall
lifespan will be aected by the number of
charge and discharge cycles and
environmental factors.
SmartSense Battery Initial
Charge
Before first use, charge the battery for 3
hours to full capacity.

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SmartSense Battery
Identification
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5
USB-C
2
3
6
7
1
8
4
1. Battery
2. Battery button
3. LED lights
4. Status LED
5. USB connector cover
6. USBC socket
7. USBC connector
8. Battery-to-cradle contact pins
Identification
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
Identication