N-Com ESS User manual

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USER INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY
Congratulations on your purchase of an N-Com product.
N-Com ESS was made using the most advanced technologies and the best materials.
The system can only be installed on the pre-set Nolan N-Com helmets. Check on the website
www.n-com.it the updated list of compatible helmets.
Firmware Version: 1.0x
REFERENCE STANDARDS
The products of the N-Com line are in compliance with standards as per the table below:
ESS
The Bluetooth system complies with the main safety requirements and other applicable
provisions of Directive 99/5/CE, Directive 2009/65/EC, Directive 2011/65/CE, Directive
2012/19/EU
Battery Directive 2006/66
The Declarations of Compliance can be downloaded from the website www.n-com.it (Download section).
R-NZ

Contents
1. WARNINGS AND SAFETY ................................................................................................................... 4
1.1. Road safety.................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2. Switching on the system in safe environments .......................................................................... 5
1.3. Appropriate use ........................................................................................................................................ 5
1.4. Qualified personnel ................................................................................................................................. 5
1.5. Accessories and batteries ..................................................................................................................... 6
1.6. Disposal ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
2. CONTENT OF THE PACKAGING ........................................................................................................ 8
3. INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1. Removing the ESS system from the helmet...............................................................................14
4. BASIC FUNCTION...............................................................................................................................15
4.1. Auto On / Off function .......................................................................................................................16
5. EMERGENCY STOP SIGNAL (mode 1)............................................................................................17
6. REAR LIGHT (mode 2)........................................................................................................................18
7. POOR VISIBILITY LIGHT (mode 3)..................................................................................................18
8. BATTERY AND RECHARGE................................................................................................................19
8.1. Recharging the system ........................................................................................................................19
9. LIMITED WARRANTY.........................................................................................................................20
9.1. Warranty coverage ................................................................................................................................20
9.2. Exclusions and limitations of the coverage ................................................................................20
9.3. Validity of this limited warranty .......................................................................................................22
9.4. Procedure for the forwarding of claims .......................................................................................22
9.5. Product identification ...........................................................................................................................23
10. WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM................................................................................................24

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1. WARNINGS AND SAFETY
Read this User Manual carefully, as well as the simple rules listed below. Failure to comply with these rules may
lead to dangerous situations.
Caution: The product cannot be used in official or non-official competitions, motordromes, circuits, racing
tracks and the like.
Caution: Installation of the N-Com ESS system results in a weight increase of approximately 50g, which is
added to the weight of the helmet and of the other accessories.
Warning: The electronic components of the N-Com system mounted inside the helmet are not waterproof.
Consequently, make sure the inside of the helmet, including the comfort padding, does not get wet in
order to avoid damage to the system. If it does, remove the N-Com system and the helmet comfort
padding and let it air dry. Disconnect the battery connector and let it dry as well.
1.1. Road safety
Always obey all Traffic Regulations in force. While riding the motorcycle, your hands should always be engaged
in actually riding the vehicle. Any operation to the N-Com system must be carried out with the vehicle stopped.
Specifically:
In all cases, obey the Traffic Regulations and remember that riding the motorcycle has absolute priority
over any other maneuver.
The ESS system is equipped with an emergency brake light (ESS – Emergency Stop Signal). The ESS
system IS NOT intended to replace the stop or brake lights fitted on the motorcycle, consequently its
operation alone is not enough for proper brake signaling.
Make sure that the use of the emergency brake light (ESS – Emergency Stop Signal) is not in conflict
with the regulations in force in the country where you will be travelling.

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1.2. Switching on the system in safe environments
Do not turn on the N-Com system whenever their use is forbidden or when the devices can cause
interference or dangerous situations.
Turn off while refueling. Do not use the N-Com system in filling stations. Do not use the device near
combustible materials or chemical products.
Turn off in proximity to explosive materials.
1.3. Appropriate use
Use the device only in the normal position, as described in the product documentation. Do not attempt to
disassemble, tamper with or modify any part of the N-Com system.
Caution: An incorrect installation of the system in the helmet may alter the aerodynamic and safety
characteristics of the helmet itself, thus creating dangerous conditions. Install the N-Com system
according to the instructions provided in the product documentation. In case of doubt, please contact
your local N-Com dealer.
1.4. Qualified personnel
Only qualified personnel can carry out technical assistance on this product. In case of any malfunction,
always turn to your local dealer.
The helmet is a safety device. Tampering with it and/or with the electronic system inside the helmet, in
addition to invalidating the product warranty, can also lead to dangerous situations.

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1.5. Accessories and batteries
Only use the type of batteries, battery chargers and accessories approved by Nolan for the specific
model.
The use of a battery type different from the recommended one may lead to dangerous situations and
invalidate the warranty.
Contact your local dealer to see about the availability of approved accessories.
When disconnecting the power supply cable of any accessory or of the battery charger, always grab
and pull the plug not the cable.
Do not use batteries for purposes other than the prescribed ones.
Never use batteries or battery chargers that turn out to be damaged.
Do not short-circuit the battery.
Keep the battery at a temperature between 0° / +32°C (charging); -20° / +55°C (in use).
Danger of fire or explosion: do not throw the batteries into a fire nor expose them to high
temperatures!
Do not throw out batteries together with household refuse. The batteries should be disposed of in
compliance with local regulations.
Do not wear the helmet while the battery is recharging.
The helmet should never be left within the reach of unsupervised children in order to prevent damage
to their health caused by access to the batteries.
Battery ESS system Li-Po 523450P Lithium 3,7 – 1000 mAh

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1.6. Disposal
Refer to this user manual and to manuals related to other parts of the N-Com system in order to disassemble
the system from the helmet. Once the system has been disassembled, dispose of it according to the following
instructions:
The presence of a crossed-out wheelie bin indicates that in the European Union the
product is subject to separate collection at the end of its useful life.
Do not dispose of these products together with undifferentiated urban waste.
The proper disposal of obsolete equipment contributes to preventing possible negative consequences
on people’s health and on the environment.
For more detailed information on the disposal of obsolete equipment, contact your municipality, a
waste disposal service or the store where the product was purchased.

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2. CONTENT OF THE PACKAGING
ESS system
Mini USB wire Key
Helmet adapters Helmet adapter double-sided adhesive tape
FUNCTION KEY
HELMET
MODEL

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3. INSTALLATION
Important: Prior to installing the N-Com system, it is recommended to write down the identification code
affixed to the product (see chapter 9.5).
Remove the cheek padding (see helmet instructions).
Fig. 1
Remove the helmet edge gasket using the special tool (Fig. 1).
Completely remove the gasket as shown in Fig. 1; by doing so
you also remove the padding.
Remove the “N-Com” plug located at the back on the shell
edge gasket.
Prior to installing the N-Com system, remove the rear foam filling, if any.
N.B.: Keep the filling material in case you wish to use the helmet without the N-Com system in the future.

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Fig. 2
Select the specific adapter for your helmet (the compatible helmet model is
shown on the back of the support).
N.B.: The installation of the ESS system on an N87 helmet requires no
adapter.
Remove the protective film from the double-sided adhesive tape located in
the rear of the system ESS (Fig. 2)
Fig. 3
Apply the double-sided adhesive tape supplied as standard equipment to
the selected plastic adaptor (Fig. 3).

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Fig. 4
Insert the FLEX cable of the ESS system in the hole of the
selected adapter as illustrated, in the direction shown in the
image (Fig. 4);
Fig. 5
Rotate the adapter until it is in a horizontal position like the
ESS system, then press the two components together until
they stick one onto the other (Fig. 5);

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Fig. 6
Place the system in the special housing in the back of the
helmet, pushing it all the way into the groove (Fig. 6).
Important: Make sure the Flex cable is not pulled too tightly.
Fig. 7
Open the rubber cap of the ESS system.
Reassemble the edge gasket, securing it with the special
screw (Fig. 7).

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Fig. 8
Remove the protective film from the double-sided adhesive
tape of the helmet adapter (Fig. 8) and apply the ESS system
to the shell (Fig. 9).
Attention: Position the “n” of the ESS system at the shell edge
gasket screw, so that the adapter is lined up with the helmet
lines.
Fig. 9
Remove the clear protective film from the ESS system.
Reassemble the cheek padding.

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3.1. Removing the ESS system from the helmet
Proceed as follows to remove the ESS system from the helmet:
Fig. 10
Remove the ESS light from the shell (Fig. 10).
Fig. 11
Remove the cheek padding and the shell gasket;
Completely remove the ESS system from helmet using a flat
head screwdriver (or similar tool) and re-install the cheek
padding and the edge gasket (Fig. 11).

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4. BASIC FUNCTION
The ESS system features a menu with 3 operating modes:
EMERGENCY STOP SIGNAL, REAL LIGHT, POOR VISIBILITY
LIGHT.
To scroll through this menu, briefly press the function key.
Every time you press the key, the system switches to the
next mode.
MODE FUNCTIONS
0 ON/OFF Switching on/off of the system.
Setting mode.
1 EMERGENCY STOP SIGNAL Emergency stop signal.
2 REAR LIGHT Emergency stop signal.
Stable rear light.
3 POOR VISIBILITY LIGHT Emergency stop signal.
Intermittent light in case of poor visibility.
FUNCTION KEY

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Switching on Press the Function key until the LED turns on. Every time it is turned on, the system
positions itself in mode 1.
Switching off
To switch off the system, put it in mode 0. Briefly press the Function key and release it
to switch from one mode to the other. Switch off is confirmed by the upper LED
flashing 4 times.
N.B.: It is recommended to turn off the ESS system on the Rider helmet in case of a passenger.
4.1. Auto On / Off function
The system does not have to be turned on and off every time you use the motorcycle: thanks to the triaxial
accelerometer, if the helmet does no move for more than 60 seconds, the ESS system goes into “deep sleep”
mode. The system is completely turned on as soon as movement is detected, going back to the mode it was in
before.

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5. EMERGENCY STOP SIGNAL (mode 1)
The ESS system is equipped with a LED system to assist emergency braking. In case of sudden braking, the
LEDs on the ESS flash for a few seconds.
The sensitivity of the stop signal can be adjusted in 3 different levels:
Low: the stop signal turns on during sudden braking only
Medium
High: the stop signal turns on during slight braking as well
The ESS system is pre-set on HIGH.
To change levels, proceed as follows:
put the system in the Setting mode (starting with the ESS system turned off, press the Function
key and keep it pressed for more than 6 seconds, until the LEDs start to flash quickly);
SETTING THE LOW LEVEL: press the Function key and keep it pressed until the LEDs flash once.
Release the key to confirm your choice. The system will now turn off.
SETTING THE MEDIUM LEVEL: press the Function key and keep it press until the LEDs flash twice.
Release the key to confirm your choice. The system will now turn off.
SETTING THE HIGH LEVEL: press the Function key and keep it press until the LEDs flash three
times. Release the key to confirm your choice. The system will now turn off.
The switch from one level to the other occurs
according to the following sequence:
N.B.: : The emergency stop signal function is active in modes 1, 2, 3.

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6. REAR LIGHT (mode 2)
The tail light makes it possible to activate the bottom LEDs of the ESS system, keeping them on during the
entire ride.
If the emergency brake light is activated during braking, all LEDs will start flashing.
7. POOR VISIBILITY LIGHT (mode 3)
The poor visibility light allows you to be more visible in case of fog or limited visibility. If selected, the bottom
LEDs of the ESS system will flash intermittently.
If the emergency brake light is activated during braking, all LEDs will start flashing.

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8. BATTERY AND RECHARGE
During its operation, the system alerts the user when the battery is running down. The top LEDs start to flash to
indicate that the battery is in “RESERVE” mode.
8.1. Recharging the system
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To charge the system, hook it up to a USB outlet
powered with the USB-mini USB cable supplied
as standard equipment.
During the charge, the LEDs of the ESS system
flash.
The LEDs turn off once the battery has been
charged.
N.B.: If the device has not been charged for a long time (a few months), it may not be possible to turn on the
system during the first few minutes of the charging, as the voltage may drop below the minimum limit.

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9. LIMITED WARRANTY
With this LIMITED WARRANTY CERTIFICATE, Nolangroup warrants this Product to be free from defects in material and
workmanship at the time of its original purchase by the buyer.
We invite you to:
- Read the cautions pertaining to safety and proper use.
- Read the warranty terms and conditions.
- Keep the originals sales receipt. This must be shown in case of repairs covered by warranty. In these cases, the product
has to be taken back to the dealer where it was purchased.
9.1. Warranty coverage
If any defect covered by this limited warranty certificate is discovered within 2 (two) years from the purchase date
shown on the tax receipt, Nolangroup shall repair or replace the defective product through its distribution network
after having verified the defect. Nolangroup shall supply all the material and labor that is reasonably required to
remedy the defect, except in those cases where the damage is caused by one of the items listed in the following
paragraph “Exclusions and limitations of the Coverage”.
9.2. Exclusions and limitations of the coverage
This warranty only covers defects in materials and manufacturing. Nolangroup shall not be considered responsible for
product defects that can be attributed, either partially or in full, to any other cause, including but not limited to:
Defects or damages resulting from using the Product in conditions that differ from the usual ones.
Damages caused by improper use not conforming with normal operation in accordance with the product operating
and maintenance instructions provided by Nolangroup.
Negligence and normal wear of internal and external parts.
Any damage caused by an accident;
Any change or modification made to the helmet or to the N-Com system by the user or by third parties.