Lupine Betty TL 5 User manual

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BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG / OWNERS MANUAL Betty TL
Betty TL
Betty TL S

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Erst lesen, dann leuchten! 4
Laden 5
Bedienung 6–9
Programmierung 10–11
Programmierschema 12-13
Zubehör 14-15
Pflege & Lagerung 16
Fehlerbehebung 17
Technische Daten 18
Letzte Hinweise 19
Read this manual before using 20
Charging 21
Operation 22–25
Programming 26–27
Programming scheme 28–29
Accessoires 30-31
Product care and storage 32
Troubleshooting 33
Technical data 34
Miscellaneous 35
Inhaltsverzeichnis/Index
Deutsch
English

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Charging
Read this manual before using
Carry a spare light with you at all times, as the product can potentially fail unexpectedly at any time.
Heat development:
Our Betty TL is not a normal ashlight. With continuous operation at maximum power, the enclosure
may become hot; therefore, always ensure a safe distance to ammable materials.
Caution! When operating the lamp at maximum power, the light may be dimmed after several minutes
depending on the ambient temperature. This is normal and will reduce the lamp's temperature.
Water resistance:
All Betty TL components are waterproof and can of course be used under extremely severe conditions.
The lamp complies with IP-68 protection class but is NOT a diving lamp and is NOT suitable for use
under water.
Before seriously using your ashlight for the
rst time, the battery requires charging to
ensure maximum capacity. For this purpose,
please separate the battery tank from the
ashlight head.
The power jack is located on the top of
the battery tank.
For charging details also refer to the
separate charger manual.
Flashlight and charger are ready for use upon delivery,
however, the battery is merely partly charged.
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Safety instructions:
Warning! Avoid looking directly into the light emitted by the light or shining the light
into your own eyes or the eyes of another person. If the light accidentally shines into your
eyes, close your eyes and move your head out of the light beam. Do not use any strongly
focusing optical device to look at the light beam.
In cases where the light is used in a public or commercial setting, users should be
provided with training concerning the safety measures for laser light.
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Operation
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A quick push of the button switches between power settings.
Switching on:
Switching/low beam:
Switching off:
Pressing the button once will switch on the lamp at maximum
power. The blue LED is on.
When the lamp is connected to the battery, the software will run a self test.
The button will ash purple, red, blue and the lamp itself will ash once.
Initialization & voltage display:
Hold the button down (for more than one second) to switch o the lamp.
Note: When operating the lamp at maximum power, the
power may be reduced continuously depending on the
ambient temperature to avoid overheating of the LEDs
and the electronics.
Lamp on
Example: The blue LED ashes once and then the red LED ashes ve
times. This indicates that 1.5 Ah have been drawn from the battery.
Discharged battery capacity:
When you shut o the lamp, the discharged battery capacity is shown
via ashing of the blue LED and then the red LED. This information can
only be displayed once as it is deleted when you unplug the battery.
The  blue LED blinks once for each Ah (ampere hour); and then
the red LED blinks once for each 1/10 of an Ah.
Note: The Betty TL control electronics not only controls high and low
beam; it also protects the rechargeable battery against deep discharge
and includes a low battery indicator.
The battery voltage is then indicated by the blue and red LEDs, as follows:
 The blue LED ashes once for each volt; and then
 the red LED ashes once for each 1/10 of a volt.
To display the battery voltage again, unplug the light from the battery
and then plug it in again.
Interpreting the voltage display:
More than 7.9 V: the battery is fully charged. 7.1 to 7.8 V: the battery
needs charging or is old. 6.5 to 7 V: the battery is not ready for use.
Note: To deactivate this display, simply press the button. In other words,
you needn't let the display go through its whole cycle in order to use
the lamp.
The control electronics measures the voltage under load.
Thus, measurements using a voltmeter will not be comparable.
Example: The blue LED ashes seven times and the red LED then
ashes ve times; this means that the measured voltage under load
is 7.5 V. This display helps you assess the actual state of the battery
prior to use.
Battery voltage
(once per Volt)
Battery voltage
(once per 1/10 Volt)

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The blue LED is on: The lamp is on.
Explanation of LEDs:
Battery discharged
(lamp ashes)
Very low capacity
Reserve power:
Note: The battery life remaining after the red LED has come on is depen-
dent on the overall capacity, the temperature and the battery's age. As a
Li-Ion battery's voltage curve is not proportional to the remaining capacity,
you will have to learn to interpret the indicators in relation to your battery.
When the battery is discharged (the red LED has been ashing for some
minutes), the red and the blue LED will ash alternately; the lamp itself also
ashes. After switching the light on again (double click!), reserve power
will be available. Depending on the age of the battery, some more minutes
of light will be provided. To make reserve power last as long as possible,
only light below 3.0 W will be provided. To indicate that reserve power has
been activated, the red and the blue LED will ash in turn.
As soon as the battery is entirely discharged then, the lamp will be switched
o automatically. Therefore: Caution!
Warning! When the battery is almost entirely discharged
(the red LED has been ashing for some minutes), the lamp
will ash several times (the red and the blue LED ash) and
is then switched o. Caution!
The red LED indicates the state of the battery. If the battery voltage
decreases below a certain value, rst, the red LED will come on (the
lamp itself also ashes once) and then additionally, shortly before the
capacity is entirely exhausted, it will start ashing.
Note: When permanently operating the lamp at 26 W, the battery warnings
may be issued in very quick sequence.
Battery warning:
Battery partly discharged
Reserve power
Note: When operating the lamp at 1 W and 3 W exclusively, no reserve power
will be available.
Warning: Do not switch on the light when the battery is
discharged, as this will invariably damage the battery.
Recharge the battery as soon as possible to avoid a deep
discharged battery.
The red LED is on:
The lamp ashes once:
A considerable amount of the battery power
has been used; save power immediately!
The red LED ashes,
the lamp ashes once:
The battery is almost discharged.
The blue and the red
LED ash in turn,
the lamp ashes:
The battery is discharged.
The blue and the red LED
ash in turn:
The lamp is running on reserve power.

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Programming
You may easily select the Betty TL's light levels. By default, the Betty TL operates in the 2-step low
mode with stealth o, low start o, and double click o. Several other light programs are available.
They are very easy to select by simply keeping the button depressed until the button's red LED
(blue LED) ashes once, twice, etc. When taking your nger o the button accordingly, the setting
will be saved.
The lamp's electric power consumption amounts to (approximate values):
Light levels:
The “Power Control System“ provides the possibility for individual programming. By default,
the Betty TL is set so that usually no changes are necessary.
Default setting
2-step low mode (2 step low) 26 W + 1 W
2-step high mode (2 step high) 26 W + 3 W
2-step mode with disorientation ash (2 step Flash) 26 W + Flash (15 Hz )
3-step mode with SOS (3 step SOS) 26 W + 3 W + SOS
4-step mode (4 step) 26 W + 15 W + 10 W + 1 W
1-step mode (1 step) 26 W
3-step mode with RVLR (3 step RVLR) 26 W + 3 W + RVLR (3.7 Hz)
Stealth mode on (stealth on)
Stealth mode o (stealth o)
Low start on (low start on)
Low start o (low start o )
Double click on (dbl click on)
Double click o (dbl click o)
In stealth mode, initialization, voltage display, and battery warning usually indicated by
the button's LEDs are partly deactivated. Of course “stealth on“ does not mean that our
Betty TL will no longer give light or will even become invisible, however, LED indications
will be reduced to a minimum.
This mode includes an additional slow ash mode.
This mode is extremely irritating and may by no means be misused.
This setting enables numerous variations as the lamp will not start at maximum
power as by default, but at the lowest stage.
Exception: The SOS program and the RVLR program.
If this function is activated, the lamp may only be switched on with a quick double
click. Useful for anybody who wants to avoid that the lamp is switched on acciden-
tally in particular during transport (e. g. in a backpack).
Note: The SOS sign is an emergency signal! Use it carefully and only in case of a real
emergency. Due to the lamp's high light output, this signal is visible for several miles;
the operating time is several hours.
Misuse may be prosecuted!
 Considering all possible combinations, 56 dierent setting options are provided.
Refer to Programming scheme on p. 26/27
Stealth mode (stealth on):
Low start (low start on):
Double click (dbl click on):
Disorientation Flash:
RVLR:
4 % dimming level 1 W
12 % dimming level 3 W
38 % dimming level 10 W
58 % dimming level 15 W
100 % 26 W

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Programming scheme
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PRESS
Hold the button down
for 2 sec
Note! The method of counting referred to below assumes that the lamp is switched on. When starting
with your lamp switched o, the lamp will ash once after approximately 2 seconds - lamp on/o.
until the button
flashes once
until the button
flashes once
until the button
flashes 5 times
until the button
flashes twice
until the button
flashes twice
until the button
flashes 6 times
until the button
flashes 4 times
until the button
flashes 4 times
2-step low
Stealth on
4-step
2-step high
Stealth off
1-step3-step (SOS)
Low start off
PRESS PRESSPRESS
PRESS
PRESSPRESS
PRESS
then release
then release
then release then release
then release
then release then release
then release
Hold the button down
for 9 sec
Hold the button down
for 6 sec
Hold the button down
for 3 sec
Hold the button down
for 10 sec
Hold the button down
for 7 sec
Hold the button down
for 5 sec
Hold the button down
for 12 sec
until the button
flashes 3 times
until the button
flashes 3 times
until the button
flashes 7 times
2-step (Flash)
Low start on
3-step
PRESS
PRESS
PRESS
then release
then release
then release
Hold the button down
for 4 sec
Hold the button down
for 11 sec
Hold the button down
for 8 sec
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 
(RVLR)
until the button
flashes 5 times
until the button
flashes 6 times
Double click on Double click off
PRESS PRESS
then release then release
Hold the button down
for 13 sec
Hold the button down
for 14 sec
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  
Default setting
4 % dimming level 1 W
12 % dimming level 3 W
38 % dimming level 10 W
58 % dimming level 15 W
100 % 26 W
Blue LED
1 = stealth on
2 = stealth o
3 = low start on
4 = low start o
5 = dbl click on
6 = dbl click o
Red LED
1 = 2 step low
2 = 2 step high
3 = 2 step Flash
4 = 3 step SOS
5 = 4 step
6 = 1 step
7 = 3 step RVLR

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Simply use an Allen key to quickly attach the
handlebar mount to the ashlight.
Important: Always make sure to place the
included o-ring between ashlight and handlebar
mount.
30° 30°
Special Mount (only Betty TL S) Holster:
Betty TL S: Leather holster with magnetic latch. Art. No. 307
Betty TL: Cordura holster with velcro fastener Art. No. 301*
Have a look at: www.lupine.de
*without gure
To adjust the lamp to freeride or downhill handle-
bars, you may rotate the handlebar mount by 30°
to either side. Always ensure to loosen the handle-
bar mount screw if you want to rotate the lamp.
For particularly thick handlebars, it is recommended
to use the included larger o-ring.
Note: Upon delivery, the ring for standard hand-
lebars is attached to the handlebar mount. To be
able to mount the lamp to oversized handlebars,
replace the o-ring with the larger one.
If our Betty ashlight is combined with a short
2.5 Ah battery tank (Betty TL S), it is possible to
mount the light on a handlebar or other round
objects by help of our special mount Art.No. 787.
Have a look at: www.lupine.de
Use the exible rubber ring to quickly and easily
mount the lamp to all thinner handlebars or
other similarly shaped objects.
Opening the holster:
Attaching the holster:
The holster may be adjusted to three
dierent belt widths. Open the push
button and insert the strap into the
respective loop.
To open the holster, pull the magnetic
latch up (not to the side or away from
the body).
Accessoires

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Troubleshooting
Problem:
The light does not come on and
the button's LEDs do not ash
when the ashlight head is
connected to the battery.
The power LEDs do not come on,
the button's LEDs ash when the
ashlight head is connected to
the battery.
The battery life is too short.
Cause:
 Deep discharged battery.
 Battery not or not properly
connected to the light head.
Faulty LED unit.
 Faulty LED unit.
 Discharged battery.
 Old battery.
 Very low temperatures.
 Faulty charger.
Solution:
 Charge the battery.
 Properly screw on the ash
light head.
 Replace the LED unit.
 Charge the battery.
 Replace the battery.
 Keep the battery warm.
 Replace the charger.
Check to ensure that the o-ring on the rear of the housing is correctly positioned. The
housing will only be waterproof if its o-ring is intact. After completing this check, carefully
screw down the housing cover. Important! The thread must always run smoothly, other-
wise, screw o the cover again immediately and try again. The ne thread will not excuse
any mishandling - therefore, be extremely careful! Fully screw down the cover.
Cleaning:
Only clean the lamp when it is fully assembled. If required, use warm water and add some
mild dishwashing detergent.
Transport:
Caution! Always separate the battery from the lamp!
Otherwise, the small amount of power used by the electronics will discharge the battery.
Furthermore, the lamp may be switched on accidentally. The uncontrolled heat buildup
could cause a re or melt adjacent plastic material.
Storage:
When the lamp will not be used for a longer period of time, fully charge the battery and
leave it connected to the charger. Choose a cool, dry place for storage (basement etc.).
Note! The lamp housing may be opened for installing an upgrade kit or a lens.
Open the lamp housing's front screw-on cover. Hold the rear of the lamp with one hand
while rotating the front cover to the left (counterclockwise) with the other hand.
Once you have removed the cover, you will see the 7-array lens.
Please avoid touching the lenses directly.
Opening the lamp housing:
Closing the lamp housing:

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Technical data
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Lens beam angle: Operating temperature:
Betty TL: 385 g incl. battery
Betty TL S: 250 g incl. battery IP68
16 °/22 °/26°
5.0 Ah/7.2 V Li-Ion
–25 °C – +70 °C
Battery life may vary depending on battery age, condition, and temperature.
* Usually dierentiated in measured and
calculated values. Calculated values often
dier considerably from the actual light
output. Our lumen values are measured
in a calibrated integrating sphere.
Ah = Ampere-hours
lm (lumen) = lighting current unit *
Weight:
Protection class:
Charging time: Battery capacity/nominal voltage:
Default setting
The laws governing the allowable application domain for this lighting system may vary from one
country to another. We recommend that you inform yourself about the relevant laws in this domain
in your country.
The product's two year warranty applies to all components, as well as any manufacturing defect.
The warranty does not include the battery, however. In addition, any modication or improper
use of the product will void the warranty.
Purchase date/Dealer stamp
Warranty:
26 W 100 % 2050 lumen
15 W 58 % 1360 lumen
10 W 38 % 920 lumen
3 W 12 %: 480 lumen
1 W 4 % 250 lumen
2300 lumen
1460 lumen
970 lumen
480 lumen
250 lumen
2600 lumen
1590 lumen
1080 lumen
480 lumen
250 lumen
Light output: 16° 22° 26° Battery life:
1 h 40 min.
2 h 40 min.
3 h 40 min.
12 h
37 h
Input voltage: 12 – 14 V =,>= 2 A from power
supply or 12 V charging cable
Charging current: up to 2.5 A
Discharge current: 0.1 – 0.5 A
Compatible batteries: Li-Ion 7.2 V, Ni-MH 2 – 6 cells
Display: illuminated two-line 16
character display
Terminals: polarity-protected input and
output terminals
Charger One:
Input voltage: 12 – 14 V =,>= 2 A from power
supply or 12 V charging cable
Charging current: up to 2 A
Compatible batteries: Li-Ion 7.2 V
Display: charging control via three LEDs
Terminals: polarity-protected input and
output terminals
Micro Charger: Betty TL S
45 min.
1 h 15 min.
1 h 45 min.
6 h 30 min.
17 h
Betty TL Betty TL S
Betty TL (Charger One) Betty TL S (Micro Charger) Betty TL Betty TL S
2.5 Ah/7.2V Li-Ion
2 h 20 min. 1 h 45 min.