Cygolite CENTAURI-1000 User manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
Congratulations on your purchase of the Centauri-1000 Ultra Bright Programmable
Smart Light which features quad-chip LEDs with integrated OSP smart technology.
Please refer to this guide to operate your Centauri-1000 safely and properly.
FEATURES
SYSTEM CONTENTS
CENTAURI-1000
Ultra Bright Programmable Smart Light for Cycling
CONTENTS
• Ultra Bright LED headlight
• Rechargeable Li-Ion battery with velcro strap
• Smart charger
• Quick Release Handlebar Bracket
• Quick Release Helmet Mount Kit
• Extension Cord
• Operation Manual
•Weather tight aluminum alloy case
•Quad-Chip Ultra Bright LEDs
•OSP (On-Site Programming) Smart Technology
•Power Status and OSP Button on headlight
•8 Lighting Modes
•Compact Rechargeable Li-Ion battery
•Smart Charger
•Quick Release Handlebar Bracket (25.4- 31.8mm compatible)
•Quick Release Helmet Mount Kit
CARE
The Centauri-1000 is designed to be used on bikes in some of the most extreme
outdoor conditions. Over time, dust and dirt may hinder the connections on your
battery and headlight. To prevent this from happening, ensure that both the battery
and headlight are clean after every ride.
Wipe the headlight and battery down with a damp cloth. Do not submerge the
battery or headlight in water. Remove all dirt around or on the plugs or jacks on
both the battery and headlight.
The Ultra Bright LEDs have extensive life so bulb replacement is not required.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The headlight will not turn on.
•Make sure the power button was firmly pressed.
•Make sure the battery cable is properly connected.
•Make sure the battery is fully charged.
The headlight turns off over rough terrain.
•Make sure battery cable is securely plugged in with the headlight cable.
•Make sure battery cable is fastened to the handlebar to minimize cable
vibration.
The Centauri-1000 comes with a one year limited warranty, against any
defective part or craftmanship. The battery is warranted up to 90 days
after the original date of purchase. If the unit is under warranty, Cygolite
will repair or replace defective components at no charge provided the
product has not been subject to misuse, abuse, or non-Cygolite authorized
alteration, modification or repair. Warranted products requiring service must
receive a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA#) from customer
service. The original receipt (INCLUDING DATE) is required on all warranty
repairs. Shipping costs inccurred from shipping warranty or repair items
from the customer to Cygolite are covered by the customer.
All Cygolite products are backed by Cygolite’s warranty, providing quality,
craftsmanship and the assistance of our knowledgeable staff. If any support is
needed, we will assist with 48 hour turnarounds on parts and service. For
questions, problems, and/or authorized CYGOLITE parts contact us directly at
Tel: [phone] or visit our website www.cygolite.com.
CYGOLITE
1307-A EAST SAINT GERTRUDE PL., SANTA ANA, CA 92705, USA
PHONE: [phone] FAX: [phone]
www.cygolite.com
WARRANTY
COMMITMENT
QUESTION AND ANSWER
Q: When should I replace the bulbs?
•The LEDs have extensive life so bulb replacement is not necessary.
Q: When should I charge my battery?
•The battery can be charged any time, but we recommend fully
charging the battery every time you charge it.
Q: Can I leave my battery on the charger for extended periods of time?
• The Smart charger prevents damage from overcharging but, like all
electrical appliances, we recommend unplugging the battery and
charger once the battery is fully charged.
Q: Can I give a partial charge to my battery?
• In order for the battery level indicator to be accurate we recommend
fully charging the battery every time.
Q: How do I know the charger is charging.
•When the Smart charger system is plugged into the wall outlet and
connected to the battery, the LED charging indicator on the charger
will be RED, indicating it is in Rapid charge mode. If the LED shows
GREEN, the charger is in trickle mode and the battery is fully charged.
Q: Are other batteries interchangeable with this light?
•No, the Centauri is only compatible with the Li-Ion battery it came with.
This light is not compatible with any other batteries.
Q: Will chargers for my other Cygolite systems recharge the Centauri battery?
•No, this Centauri-1000 battery is very specific and will only work with
the supplied charger. Attempting to charge the battery with any other
charger will result in damage.
Q: Can I use non-Cygolite parts for this unit?
•No, Cygolite parts are manufactured to specific quality specifications.
Use of non-Cygolite parts will void the warranty and may cause
damage to the light.
Q: Can I use this light for activities other than cycling?
•No, this light is specifically intended for bicycle use only.
If you have more questions that are not listed here, visit the support page at:
www.cygolite.com
CAUTION: Night riding is more dangerous than day riding. Exercise caution
when riding at night and follow the guidelines below. This light was designed
as a visual aid, not a device to prevent collision with other vehicles. Cygolite
does not accept liability for injuries sustained from product usage.
•Headlight may get hot during use. Use caution when handling.
•Unplug the battery and headlight when not in use.
•Do not modify or substitute any parts with Non-Cygolite parts.
•Unplug connectors by the plug, never by the cable.
•Do not open headlight case or battery case.
•Provide adequate airflow to the headlight to cool the lamp when in
use.
•Do not operate or submerge any part of the system under water.
•Keep headlight away from combustible materials.
•Do not package headlight when hot or immediately after use.
•This light is for bicycle use only.
•State laws regarding flashing bicycle lights may vary among states.
Use the flashing modes in accordance to your local state laws as
well as Federal laws.
OSP QUESTION AND ANSWER
Q: Can I reset my light back to manufacture default setting?
•Yes, when the light is on, press and HOLD the power button for 7
SECONDS. The light will turn off, then restart with the factory
default settings.
Q: Are my programmed settings going to be saved after I unplug the battery?
•Yes, your programmed settings will be saved until you press the
OSP button.
Q: Why can’t I adjust the High brightness, Walking or S.O.S settings?
•Those 3 settings are permanent and can not be programmed.
Q: What if I don’t want to program the light, can I use it normally?
•Yes you can use the light with the factory default settings it came
with.

POWER BUTTON
LIGHT STATUS
INDICATORS
LIGHT MODE INDICATORS
The 4 light mode indicators on top of the headlight show which setting is in use.
BICYCLE MODE
1. Plug the headlight cable to the battery
cable to turn light on in bicycle mode.
2. Press power button to scroll through
the 4 brightness settings.
3. Hold the power button for 1 second to
turn the light off.
The Centauri-1000 features a BICYCLING MODE with
4 brightness settings, and a SPECIAL MODE with a
fast flash, slow flash, walking, and S.O.S. settings.
These modes are controlled by the power button
on the top of the headlight. Also, on top of the
headlight are 4 indicators lights that show which
setting the headlight is in with the far left indicator
also functioning as a battery level indicator. The
headlight also features a full time OSP button which
gives you the freedom to program your brightness
level and flash tempo directly onto the light. The diagram
and instructions indicate where these features are located on the headlight and
how to properly use them.
WARNING: The headlight may get hot during use. Handle with caution. If the light is on and
stationary for more than 5 minutes, turn the light off.
BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR
The battery level indicator is the LED on the far left of light status indicator. It flashes 3
different speeds to indicate the battery levels.
INDICATORS
4 on
3 on
2 on
1 on
BICYCLE MODE
High (100%)
Medium High(Programmable)
Medium Low (Programmable)
Low (Programmable)
SPECIAL MODE
Fast Flash (Programmable)
Slow Flash (Programmable)
Walking
S.O.S.
MOUNTING ON HANDLEBARS
OSP (ON-SITE PROGRAMMABLE)
OSP is the first smart technology by Cygolite that gives you the freedom to customize
your preferred brightness settings and flashing speeds directly to your headlight anytime,
anywhere. You can use the Centauri-1000 with the factory default settings or you can use
the OSP button to customize your preferred settings.
INDICATOR
Constant with blink
Fast flash
Slow flash
Headlight flashes
BATTERY LEVEL
Full to 1 hour left
Less than 1 hour left
Less than 20 minutes left
Battery empty
(light will shut off after 20 seconds)
OSP BUTTON
MOUNTING ON HANDLEBARS
BATTERY LEVEL
INDICATOR
HEADLIGHT OPERATION
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Spacers 1
Rubber Pad
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TO REMOVE HEADLIGHT FROM THE HANDLEBARS
1. Press tab on bracket plate forward.
2. Slide headunit up.
TO ADJUST THE SIDE-TO-SIDE BEAM DIRECTION
Roll the headlight left to right to adjust the side-to-side direction.
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MOUNTING ON HELMET
1. Add foam pad to underside of helmet bracket to cushion against the helmet. Peel back
white paper to reveal adhesive and fasten to the helmet bracket.
2. Weave the 12" long velcro strap up through one hole of the helmet bracket, then
through the plastic loop. Pull the strap until the plastic loop prevents the strap from
moving further.
3. Position the helmet bracket above the helmet vent holes on the front top of the helmet.
4. Insert velcro strap downward through the vent hole then up through the opposing vent
hold. Thread the velcro strap through the helmet bracket and pull to tighten. Then
faster the velcro strap to itself, making sure the helmet bracket is sercured in place.
5. Sliding downward, insert the headlight bracket plate into the helmet bracket until the
parts lock in place. To remove the headlight, press the bracket tab forward and slide the
headlight up.
1. Attach handlebar spacers to inside of handlebar bracket for standard sized and remove
them for oversized handlebars.
2. Swing thumbnut down from thumbnut slot to open bracket.
3. Attach rubber pad to handlebar spacer. First remove paper from rubber pad to reveal
adhesive side, align rubber pad holes to handlebar spacer plugs and join together.
4. Wrap bracket around handlebar and return thumbnut into slotted space.
5. Twist thumbnut clockwise until tight.
6. Slide headlight downward into bracket until headlight clicks into place.
6. Connect the headlight cable to the extension cable. Secure the extension cable to the
helmet by placing the 2” velcro on the top of the helmet. Remove the white paper on the
one side to reveal the adhesive material. Attach the adhesive side to the helmet and
separate the velcro strap from itself. Sandwich the cable in between the hook and loop of
the velcro strap to secure the cable in place.
7. Place the battery in your hydration pack or jersey pocket.
8. Adjust the helmet bracket up and down to your preferred viewing angle. If the swivel
becomes loose, tighten it with a phillips screwdriver.
MOUNTING THE BATTERY
1Velcro Slot
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BATTERYCHARGING
1. Connect the charger to wall outlet first then the battery to the charger (Follow sequence for
proper charging.)
NOTE: The LED charging indicator on charger may take up to 30 seconds to turn on after
the battery and charger have been connected.
2. The LED on the Smart charger shows red when charging then green when fully
charged.
3. Allow approximately 7 continuous hours to fully charge a drained battery.
4. Disconnect charger and battery when charging is complete and not in use.
Allow approximately 7 hours
to fully charge
Smart Charger
LED charging indicator
Red=Charging
Green=Fully charged
Battery
WARNING: Charge the battery with the supplied charger only. Using any other charger to
charge the battery will result in damage. The Smart charger is for indoor use only. Unplug
the battery and charger once the battery is fully charged.
1. An adhesive foam pad is included to provide cushion and grip between the battery and
the bike. Apply the foam padding to the center of the battery on the opposite side of
the velcro slot.
2. Thread the velcro strap through the velcro slot.
3. Wrap velcro strap around frame, through plastic loop, and fasten to itself.
CAUTION - When mounting the battery to the bike, make sure the battery cable and
battery velcro strap do not interfere with the brake cables.
RUN TIMES
BICYCLE MODE
High brightness
Medium-High
Medium-Low
Low
SPECIAL MODE
Fast flash
Slow flash
Walking
SOS
2.75 hrs
4 hrs
6 hrs
12 hrs
28 hrs
13 hrs
60 hrs
60 hrs
Centauri-1000
NOTE: Run times are based on manufacture default settings. On the lowest possible setting using
OSP, the run time can be up to 60 hours. Therefore run time soley depends on your brightness
level that is programmed into the headlight using the OSP function.
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Foam Pad
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Apply foam pad here
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• View the indicator on the top of the light to confirm what brightness setting you are in, then begin
programming.
• HOLD the OSP button to gradually change the brightness and any time you RELEASE the button
the brightness will stop changing. HOLD the button again and the brightness will go in the
opposite direction. Repeat these steps to fine tune your brightness level. Once you’ve
reached your preferred brightness, RELEASE the button and that setting is saved.
• For the flash setting, follow the same steps to lengthen or shorten the time between the flashes.
•To restore factory default settings - While the light is in the ON position, press and HOLD the
power button for 7 seconds. The light will turn off, then turn back on with the factory default
settings.
NOTE: HIGH will always be at 100% brightness and cannot be adjusted.
SPECIAL MODE
1. From the off position, press and hold the
power button for 2 second to activate the
special modes.
2. Press power button to scroll through the 4
special settings. Hold power button for 1
second to turn the light off.
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WARNING: Use discretion when programming the Centauri while riding. Do not program your light
during times that require total attention. Cygolite cannot be held responsible for injuries that
may occur during use.