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How to Setup kLite Dynamo System

How to Setup kLite Dynamo System

TO GET THE POWER FROM THE DYNAMO TO THE KLITE/USB CHARGER
You have 3 options (all 3 are plug and play)
Option 1
kLite Single Lead - This is great if you want to keep it really simple, its a cable that runs directly from the hub to the kLite light or USB charger - just pull it out and plug it back in to swap between the 2
Option 2
kLite Simple Bar Switch - If you want to flip between the kLite Light and USB power this is your best option. The Bar switch has 2 extra option - you can choose either Dual or Lights/USB.
**DUAL USE** USB always ON is made to run the USB module in the day and night...this way you can hook up the new kLite rear Qube flashing light. Main SWITCH now just turns the front light ON/OFF. (As of 27/11/18 the Qube is in V2 or prototype and is expected to be on sale in the New Year)

**LIGHTS OR USB CHARGE** is the regular setup...lights in the night, charge in the day...for a easy setup that is fully auto with the touch of just one switch.
Option 3
kLite Simple Top Cap Switch - If you to flip between the kLite Light and USB power less often - say when it gets dark, this is your best option as you can do it whilst still moving but leaves your handlebars less cluttered.

NOW JUST CHOOSE A KLITE LIGHT
kLite Light options
kLite Bikepacker Pro V2 - Compact and aero
kLite Bikepacker ULTRA - Road/Gravel - Focused beam in single unit
kLite Bikepacker ULTRA - MTB/Snow- Spread beam in single unit

KLITE USB CHARGER
Almost done - To power your Phone, Garmin backup cache battery you will need the kLite USB Charger
You can choose between the Dual and Single Output
kLite Single Output - Plug in your USB device (phone/Garmin) and charge while you ride.
kLite Dual Output - Plug in your USB device and charge your rear light at the same time.

THINGS TO CONSIDER
A dynamo can only output so much power, consider the Trip/Adventure/Race you are planning to use the setup for. If you are doing lots of long slow climbs in the mountains or especially offroad (below about 9kph) then trying to power your kLite Light and USB rear light might not work, consider charging a backup battery during the day and then use this to charge your rear light/phone when it gets dark and you switch to the kLite Light.

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