Helite SDU User manual
Certied airbag
Helite
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Distribué par Helite
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OPTION FULL
PROTECTION
USER GUIDE / SDU FORK SENSOR
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User Guide
yIt is possible to pair as many vests as you like with one fork sensor.
yRider and pillion rider can use the same fork sensor.
To check if your vest has recognized the fork sensor, you just need to
place the magnet on the fork sensor. A short beep on the vest indicates
that it is recognizing the sensor and that the fork sensor and the vest
are connected.
B. Install the fork sensor on the motorcycle fork
1. Choose the right bracelet size
Try the dierent sizes referring to the table above. The right size has to be adjusted to
the motorcycle fork. The screw needs to be screwed into the nut of the bracelet.
2. Assemble the sensor and the bracelet
Clip the wide side of the bracelet to the side of
the fork sensor. Choose notch A to adjust the
bracelet to the size of your motorcycle fork.
3. Place the sensor
Caution: If other vests are paired to the
sensor, they must be switched o.
Fork Shim Foam Notch Bracelet Screw size
35 mm A 1 35 mm
≥ 37 mm A 1 35 mm
≥ 40 mm A 2 35 mm
≥ 44 mm A 2 35 mm
≥ 48 mm A 2 35 mm
≥ 50 mm A 2 50 mm
≥ 53 mm A 3 50 mm
A
A
Caution: Make sure to thoroughly clean your fork before installing the sensor.
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a) Place the sensor on the bottom of one of the fork sleeves of the
motorcycle. Please check that no part of the motorcycle comes into
contact with the sensor while riding.
b) Add the shim if necessary to adjust the fork sensor.
c) Tighten the screw by using the nut. Do not tighten more than 1.5 Nm
to avoid breaking the fork sensor (you can stop screwing when it gets
dicult to turn the bracelet with your hand).
C. Wear the vest
Adjust the straps of the vest and close the three clips (e-Turtle) or close the velcro
(e-GP Air) for proper airbag operation.
3. Impacts and detected accidents
For the autonomous version (without fork sensor) the minimum speed must be 20
km/h for a fall or accident to be detected. Here are the possible detection cases:
- Motorcycle striking or being struck by a signicant obstacle (vehicle, wall, post, etc.)
from the front, side or rear.
- Loss of control of the motorcycle (without impact on the motorcycle): Slipping on the
side or falling o the motorcycle.
When the vest is associated with the fork sensor, the list of detected accidents is
extended to impacts from 0 km/h on (e.g. impact when stopped by a third party vehicle).
Additionally, the detection time is divided by 2.
Please note that each accident is dierent. Even though the Helite crash detection system
covers a large majority of potential accidents, there is always a non-zero risk of non-
triggering, especially in the following situations:
- Lack of GPS signal (tunnel, underground parking, etc.)
- Speed too low (especially when using the vest in autonomous version)
- Low-amplitude fall.
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4. Autonomy
Once installed and correctly paired (see rst use, page 10), the fork sensor is totally
autonomous (about 5 years). It is constantly in sleep mode and only wakes up if
an accident is detected. It is not necessary to take care of it often after installation.
We recommend to check on a regular base (once a month) if the fork sensor is
working properly. Place the magnet over the round sign of the fork sensor to check
that the fork sensor is still activated and that paired with the vest. Please note that this
check should be done in an environment of more than 10°C.
GOOD TO KNOW: To delete all the sensors that are paired with the vest, press
the button on the vest for 8 seconds.
5. Maintenance
A. SAFETY ADVICES
- Never disassemble the components of the fork sensor & open the fork sensor.
- Always place the sensor on the motorcycle fork (see page 12).
- Check the battery regularly (once a month) by placing the magnet over the round sign
on the saddle sensor. Please note that this check should be done in an environment of
more than 10°C.
- the SDU fork sensor should only be used in a temperature range of -10 to + 45°C.
Prolonged exposure of the system to temperatures below -10°C and above 45°C may
impair the proper functioning of the system.
Caution: The vest sensor is sensitive to sudden body movements.
Do not intentionally execute movements that are not necessary for normal
motorcycle riding. It is equally important to not intentionally cause shocks to
the fork sensor when your vest is on. Both of these cases could trigger and
consequently inate the airbag.
Green LED: Battery OK
Red LED: Battery low = you need to change the
sensor
A beep sound on the vest:
the fork sensor and the vest are paired
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
ISED Statement:
This device contains licenceexempt transmitter(s) that comply with Innovation, Science
and Economic Development Canada’s licenceexempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference,
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
L’émetteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux
CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes :
(1) L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
(2) L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage
est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
B. MAINTENANCE & RECYCLING
- You can leave the sensor on your motorcycle all year round.
- The SDU fork sensor is waterproof and resistant to dierent temperatures.
- Do not throw the fork sensor in your bin. Bring it to a dump or bring it to your dealer.
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6. Warranty & After sales service
A. EXCHANGE
If you encounter any of the problems described below, please contact a dealer or
contact us for repair or exchange of the product:
- the activated (switched on) vest does not show any reaction when you place the
magnet over the sensor.
- the SDU fork sensor ashes red when you place the magnet over the round sign
during the rst 5 years of purchase.
After sales service:
Contact us via mail: [email protected] or via telephone: +33(0) 3 80 35 48 26
B. WARRANTY
The electronic airbag system with the option “full protection” comes with a 2 year
warranty. You can extend the warranty by 2 years if you register the product within 3
months after your purchase at my.helite.com.
7. Certications
This product is CE certied by ALIENOR CERTIFICATION (Zone du Sanital, 21 Rue
Albert Einstein CHATELLERAULT-France) notied body number 2754 according to the
protocol CRITT AMC 012. This product complies with the requirements of EU Regulation
2016/425. The EU Declaration of Conformity can be consulted on the
website www.helite.com.
The electronic card is certied by TÜV Rheinland. FCC ID: 2AXTY-1A022133.
8. Disclaimer
- Helite and its distributors refuse any responsibility for an incorrect installation or use
of the Helite SDU fork sensor.
- Helite and its distributors cannot be held responsible if the airbag does not inate.
- Every modication or incorrect use of the fork sensor can lead to a malfunctioning of
the electronic airbag system.
- Helite electronic airbag systems do not detect all accidents and falls.
- In the event of an accident or a fall, the electronic airbag system reduces the forces
transmitted to the user but does not guarantee to prevent personal injury or death.
Find all information about the use of the electronic
airbag system in the user guide delivered with your vest.
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