The communication system is
optimised for use in the following
BMW helmets:
System helmet 5
System helmet 6
Helm Sport
Airflow helmet
Different installation kits are avail-
able for the various helmets.
The descriptions and
graphics in these
instructions for use refer
specifically to the BMW System
helmet 6. The functions
described are similar to those of
the other BMW helmets.
The system is non-motorcycle-
specific and designed to be used
by rider and passenger on the
same motorcycle. Although it is
possible for the riders of two mo-
torcycles to communicate with
this system, the likelihood of vari-
ations in distance between the
two machines and the possibil-
ity of interference from external
sources mean that communica-
tion could not always be relied on
to function as it should.
Noise interference picked up by
the wind-protected boom mi-
crophone is automatically sup-
pressed, making communica-
tion from within closed helmets
possible, even at high speeds.
However, in open-faced helmets,
communication at high speeds is
only possible to a limited extent.
The microphone should always
be positioned as close to the
mouth as possible.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range
wireless technology. Bluetooth
devices are short-range devices
transmitting on the license-free
ISM band (Industrial, Scientific,
Medical) between 2.402 GHz
and 2.480 GHz. They can be
operated anywhere in the world
without a license being required.
Note on wireless connec-
tions:
Although Bluetooth is designed
to establish and sustain robust
connections over short distances,
as with every other wireless
technology disruptions are
possible. Interference can affect
connections or connections can
sometimes fail. Particularly when
multiple devices operate in a
Bluetooth network, with wireless
technology of this nature it is
not possible to ensure fault-
free communications in every
situation.
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