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Version of latest firmware for RTL515? Can't change individual light mode from Edge 530.

MCEWEN98
over 4 years ago

I have a new RTL515. With Garmin Express 7.0.0.0 on macOS it reports that I have software version 3.20. Is this the latest version available? I ask because it sound like there are newer firmware updates for older devices.

I'm trying to figure out an issue where I can't change the light mode from my Edge 530. Every time I select a setting like 'daytime flash' the light turns off. When I press the button on top of the radar the mode changes and the current mode on the Edge also updates.  The Edge is up to date with version 5.5.

  • +1 over 4 years ago

    I suspect your Light Network is set to Auto. After your Light Network has formed, look at the Light Network item in the Status screen on your Edge 530. If it says "Light Network: Auto", the Light Network is configured to Auto. To change it, go to the Light Network menu --> Network Options, change Light Mode from Auto to Individual. 

    Another thing to check is the settings for Light Beam Activated. If it is set to Timer Start, even if you have the Light Mode for the RTL515 set to "Day Flash" (or other light modes), if you have not started the timer on your Edge 530, the Light Mode will indicate "off". Once you start the timer, it should switch to Day Flash.

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to changrenyong

    Ah ha, that was it. Thank you! This is clearer than any other documentation about the light networks I've been able to find. The RTL515 manual is confusing because it uses the Edge 1030 as an example. I had it set to 'Individual' but 'Light Beam Activated' was set to 'timer start'.  I was inside testing it and not actually starting the timer. Auto seems to work for me now as well. Thanks again!