Nolangroup N-Com R Series User manual

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Fw 1.0 - 12/01/2021
USER INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY
Congratulations on our purchase of an N-Com product.
N-Com ESS was made using the most advanced technolog and top-qualit materials.
The s stem can onl 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: 1.0
REFERENCE STANDARDS
The products of the N-Com line compl with standards as per the table below:
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The Bluetooth s stem complies with the main safet
requirements and other
applicable provisions of Directive RED 2014/53/EU, 2009/65/EC, 2011/65/CE,
2012/19/EU
Batter
Directive
2001/95/CE
–
GPSD, 2013/56/UE BAT, 2014/30/EU
The Declarations of Compliance can be downloaded from the website www.n-com.it (Download section).
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Contents
1. WARNINGS AND SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1.Road safet .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.Switching on the s stem 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.Positioning the ESS adapter ......................................................................................................................................... 10
3.2.Installing the ESS s stem inside the helmet ........................................................................................................... 12
3.3.Removing the ESS s stem 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 s stem .................................................................................................................................................. 19
9. WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................................. 20
9.1.Warrant coverage and validit .................................................................................................................................. 20
9.2.Exclusions and limitations of coverage .................................................................................................................... 20
9.3.Procedure for submitting claims ................................................................................................................................ 21
9.4.Product identification ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
9.5.Validit of N-Com warrant ......................................................................................................................................... 23

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1. WARNINGS AND SAFETY
Read this User Manual carefull , as well as the simple rules listed below. Failure to compl with these rules ma 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 s stem results in a weight increase of approximatel 50 g, which is added to
the weight of the helmet and of the other accessories.
Warning: The electronic components of the N-Com s stem mounted inside the helmet are not waterproof.
Consequentl , make sure the inside of the helmet, including the comfort padding, does not get wet in order to
avoid damage to the s stem. If water seeps into the helmet, remove the comfort padding from the helmet and
allow to air dr .
1.1. Road safet
Alwa s obe all Traffic Regulations in force. While riding our motorc cle, our hands should alwa s be engaged in
actuall riding the vehicle. An operation to the N-Com s stem must be carried out with the motorc cle stopped.
Specificall :
•In all cases, obe the Traffic Regulations and remember that riding the motorc cle has absolute priorit over an
other maneuver.
•The ESS s stem is equipped with an emergenc brake light (ESS – Emergenc Stop Signal). The ESS s stem IS NOT
intended to replace the stop or brake lights fitted on the motorc cle, consequentl its operation alone is not
enough for proper brake signaling.

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•Make sure that the use of the emergenc brake light (ESS – Emergenc Stop Signal) is not in conflict with the
regulations in force in the countr where ou will be travelling.
1.2. Switching on the s stem in safe environments
•Do not turn on the N-Com s stem 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 s stem in filling stations. Do not use the device near combustible
materials or chemical products.
•Turn off in proximit to explosive materials.
1.3. Appropriate use
Use the device onl in the normal position, as described in the product documentation. Do not attempt to
disassemble, tamper with, or modif an part of the N-Com s stem.
Caution: Incorrect installation of the s stem in the helmet ma alter the aerod namic and safet characteristics of the
helmet itself, thus creating dangerous conditions. Install the N-Com s stem according to the instructions provided
in the product documentation. In case of doubt, please contact our local N-Com dealer.
1.4. Qualified personnel
Onl qualified personnel can carr out technical assistance on this product. In case of an malfunction, alwa s turn
to our local dealer. The helmet is a safet device. Tampering with it and/or with the electronic s stem inside the
helmet can result in dangerous situations, in addition to invalidating the product warrant .

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1.5. Accessories and batteries
•Onl use the t pe of batteries, batter chargers and accessories approved b Nolangroup for the specific model.
•Using a batter t pe different from the recommended one ma lead to dangerous situations and invalidate the
warrant .
•Contact our local dealer to see about the availabilit of approved accessories.
•When disconnecting the power suppl cable of an accessor or of the batter charger, alwa s grab and pull the
plug, not the cable.
•Do not use batteries for purposes other than the prescribed ones.
•Never use batteries or batter chargers that turn out to be damaged.
•Do not short-circuit the batter .
•Keep the batter at a temperature between 0° / +45°C (charging): -20° / +60°C (in use).
•Danger of fire or explosion: do not throw the batteries into a fire or 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 batter is recharging.
•The helmet should never be left within the reach of unsupervised children in order to prevent damage to their
health caused b access to the batteries.
Batter PL523450P Lipo 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 s stem in order to disassemble the
s stem from the helmet. Once the s stem 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.
•Within the European Union, the dealer, when suppl ing the new equipment, ensures that the used equipment will
be collected free of charge, provided it is equivalent to a ratio of one to one.
•For more detailed information on the disposal of obsolete equipment, contact our municipalit , a waste disposal
service, or the store where the product was purchased.

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2. CONTENT OF THE PACKAGING
ESS s stem
Mini USB wire Ke
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 s stem, it is recommended to write down the identification code affixed to
the product (see chapter 9.5).
You can download the installation video from www.n-com.it N-Com / Download section.
•Remove the cheek padding (see helmet instructions).
Fig. 1
•Remove the helmet edge gasket using the special tool
(Fig. 1).
•Completel remove the gasket as shown in Fig. 1; b
doing so ou also remove the padding.
•Remove the “N-Com” plug located at the back on the
shell edge gasket.
•Prior to installing the N-Com s stem, remove the rear foam filling, if an .
N.B.: Keep the filling material in case ou wish to use the helmet without the N-Com s stem in the future.

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3.1. Positioning the ESS adapter
Fig. 2
The ESS adapter must onl be used for installations on
N104, N44 and N40 helmets.
The installation of the ESS s stem on helmets other than
the ones indicated above does not require the use of an
adapter.
•Select the specific adapter for our helmet (the
compatible helmet model is shown on the back of the
support).
•Remove the protective film from the double-sided
adhesive tape located in the rear of the s stem ESS (Fig.
2).
Fig. 3
•Appl 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 s stem 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 s stem, then press the two components
together until the stick one onto the other (Fig. 5).

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3.2. Installing the ESS s stem inside the helmet
Fig. 6
•Place the s stem in the special housing in the back of
the helmet, pushing it all the wa into the groove (Fig.
6).
Important: Make sure the Flex cable is not pulled too
tightl .
Fig. 7
•Open the rubber cap of the ESS s stem.
•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 appl
the ESS s stem to the shell (Fig. 9).
Important: Appl the ESS s stem b following the
predefined template on the helmet or b positioning the
letter “n” of the ESS s stem at the shell edge gasket screw.
Fig. 9
•Remove the clear protective film from the ESS s stem.
•Reassemble the cheek padding.

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3.3. Removing the ESS s stem from the helmet
Proceed as follows to remove the ESS s stem from the helmet:
Fig. 10
•Remove the ESS light from the shell (Fig. 10).
Fig. 11
•Remove the cheek padding and the shell gasket.
•Completel remove the ESS s stem 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 s stem features a menu with 3 operating modes:
EMERGENCY STOP SIGNAL, REAL LIGHT, POOR VISIBILITY
LIGHT.
To scroll through this menu, briefl press the function ke .
Ever time ou press the ke , the s stem switches to the next
mode.
MODE FUNCTIONS
ON/OFF •Switching on/off of the s stem.
•Setting mode.
1 EMERGENCY STOP SIGNAL •Emergenc stop signal.
2 REAR LIGHT •Emergenc stop signal.
•Stable rear light.
3 POOR VISIBILITY LIGHT •Emergenc stop signal.
•Intermittent light in case of poor visibilit .
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Switching on Press the Function ke until the LED turns on. Ever time it is turned on, the s stem positions
itself in mode 1.
Switching off
To switch off the s stem, put it in mode . Briefl press the Function ke and release it to
switch from one mode to the other. Switch off is confirmed b the upper LED flashing 4
times.
N.B.: It is recommended to turn off the ESS s stem on the Rider helmet in case of a passenger.
4.1. Auto On / Off function
The s stem does not have to be turned on and off ever time ou use the motorc cle: thanks to the triaxial
accelerometer, if the helmet does no move for more than 60 seconds, the ESS s stem goes into “deep sleep” mode.
The s stem is completel 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 s stem is equipped with a LED s stem to assist emergenc braking. In case of sudden braking, the LEDs on
the ESS flash for a few seconds.
The sensitivit of the stop signal can be adjusted in 3 different levels:
•Low: the stop signal turns on during sudden braking onl
•Medium
•High: the stop signal turns on during slight braking as well
The ESS s stem is pre-set on HIGH.
To change levels, proceed as follows:
•Put the s stem in the “Setting” mode: starting with the ESS s stem turned off, press the “Function” ke and keep it
pressed for more than 7 seconds, until the LEDs start to flash quickl .
•SETTING THE LOW LEVEL: press the “Function” ke and keep it pressed until the LEDs flash once. Release the ke to
confirm our choice. The s stem will now turn off.
•SETTING THE MEDIUM LEVEL: press the “Function” ke and keep it press until the LEDs flash twice. Release the ke
to confirm our choice. The s stem will now turn off.
•SETTING THE HIGH LEVEL: press the “Function” ke and keep it press until the LEDs flash three times. Release the
ke to confirm our choice. The s stem will now turn off.
The switch from one level to the other occurs
according to the following sequence:

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N.B.: : The emergenc stop signal function is active in modes 1, 2, 3.
N.B.: On the website www.n-com.it / Support section, ou can find a video tutorial that shows how to adjust the
sensitivit of the brake light.
6. REAR LIGHT (mode 2)
The tail light makes it possible to activate the bottom LEDs of the ESS s stem, keeping them on during the entire ride.
If the emergenc brake light is activated during braking, all LEDs will start flashing.
7. POOR VISIBILITY LIGHT (mode 3)
The poor visibilit light allows ou to be more visible in case of fog or limited visibilit . If selected, the bottom LEDs of
the ESS s stem will flash intermittentl .
If the emergenc brake light is activated during braking, all LEDs will start flashing.

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8. BATTERY AND RECHARGE
During its operation, the s stem alerts the user when the batter is running down. The top LEDs start to flash to
indicate that the batter is in “RESERVE” mode.
8.1. Recharging the s stem
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•To charge the s stem, 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 s stem flash.
•The LEDs turn off once the batter has been charged.
N.B.: In case ou don’t plan to use the N-Com s stem for a long time, ou need to full recharge the device before
storing it awa .
N.B.: In case the device is not used for a long time, carr out a complete recharging c cle of the device at least once
ever 6 months to avoid possible damage to the batter .
N.B.: In case the N-Com s stem is left for more than 6 months without ever being recharged, the device ma not
switch on; in this case, recharge the N-Com s stem for at least 24 hours (even if the blue signalling LED is not
flashing), then tr to switch on the device again.

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9. WARRANTY
With this WARRANTY CERTIFICATE, Nolangroup warrants to the purchaser that the product, at the time of purchase,
is free from defects in materials and workmanship.
We kindl ask ou to:
• Read the warnings for safet and proper use.
• Read the warrant terms and conditions.
•
Keep the original purchase receipt. This receipt must be presented in case of repairs under warrant . In these
cases, the product must be sent to the dealer where the purchase was made.
9.1. Warrant coverage and validit
If an defect covered b this warrant certificate is detected within the period specified for the countr of purchase
(see table at the bottom of this leaflet) from the date of purchase shown on the receipt, Nolangroup will repair or
replace the defective product through its distribution network and after having verified the defect. Nolangroup will
provide all material and labour reasonabl necessar to remed the claimed defect, except in the cases where
damage is caused b one of the items listed in the following paragraph "Exclusions and limitations of coverage".
9.2. Exclusions and limitations of coverage
This warrant covers onl defects in materials and workmanship.
Nolangroup cannot be held liable for product defects attributable in whole or in part to an other cause, including
but not limited to:
• Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in conditions other than the usual ones.
• Damage caused b improper use and not in compliance with normal operation as indicated in the instructions for
use and maintenance of the product provided b Nolangroup.