Quick Start Quick Start The PosiTector SmartLink powers-up when the LED button is pressed. To preserve battery life, the PosiTector SmartLink powers-down after 5 minutes of no activity. Alternatively, press and hold the LED button until it turns red and shuts off (approximately 5 seconds).
PosiTector App PosiTector App The PosiTector App connects a PosiTector SmartLink to your Smart device enabling you to use PosiTector 6000, DPM, SPG, or RTR-H probes on your device without the need for a conventional gage body. Screen fonts, brightness and displayed language are inherited from your smart device settings.
In the above example, Search and Menu navigation options are available. Search returns back to the list of available PosiTector SmartLink devices. Menu accesses the Main Menu. SmartLink Status Bar Displays information about the connected PosiTector SmartLink and associated probe.
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Measurement Area Displays measurement related information. The surface profile example on page 4 shows the last measurement (54 microns). Memory is ON and measurements are being stored into Batch 6 (B6). The measurement area will change depending on the connected probe type and selected modes.
SmartLink SmartLink PosiTector PosiTector The PosiTector SmartLink acts as a relay between the PosiTector probe and PosiTector App using wireless Bluetooth Smart (BLE Bluetooth Low Energy). No pairing required! Auto-pairing Bluetooth connection works up to 10 m (30 feet) away.
SmartLink. The PosiTector App will automatically recognize the probe and be ready to measure. Power-up / Power-down The PosiTector SmartLink powers-up when the LED button is pressed. To preserve battery life, the PosiTector SmartLink powers-down after 5 minutes of no activity. Alternatively, press and hold the LED button until it turns red and shuts off (approximately 5 seconds).
National Metrology Institution. For organizations with re-certification requirements, probes may be returned at regular intervals for calibration. DeFelsko recommends that customers establish calibration intervals based upon their own experience and work environment. Based on DeFelsko’s product...
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Verification Verification is an accuracy check performed by the user using known reference standards. A successful verification requires the Gage to read within the combined accuracy of the probe and the reference standards. Instrument accuracy is verified using the included metal shim and glass zero plate.
Menu Operation Menu Operation PosiTector SPG functions are menu controlled. Access them by selecting Menu in the upper right of the PosiTector App display. The Main Menu contains the following sub-menus... • Memory (pg 12) • Statistics (pg 20) • Zero (pg 10) •...
Shortcut: When a batch is open, press the LED button on the PosiTector SmartLink or X icon on the display to create a new batch. The following 3 screen views are available when a batch is open (Memory ON). Swipe your finger horizontally across the screen to...
Batch Summary View In the PosiTector SPG memory example below, the batch name is B9 and contains 5 measurements. Use the Tool bar icons to add notes and change the batch name (pg 16), add new batch (pg 14) and add an image (pg 15).
Delete or Ignore last reading from the current open batch. When selected, the following menu appears. Ignore Readings are retained within the batch but are excluded from the report's statistical summaries and charts. The ignored readings are highlighted within the Batch Readings View (Shown here.
Choose from three paint brush colors - Red, Green or Blue. Use finger or stylus to draw over the displayed image. NOTE: Connection to a PosiTector SmartLink is not required to add a photo or image annotation to an existing batch.
Add Notes to currently opened batch or dataset. Change the batch name and add batch notes using your smart device's keyboard or dictation tools. Batch names/notes appear reports. Share Batch Share/view professional PDF reports and CSV data instantly via email, Dropbox or other applications on the smart device.
Batch Readings View Lists all readings contained in current batch. New readings are added to the list instantly as they are taken. A note and/or photo can be added each individual reading. Notes and photos can be displayed in batch reports. Batch Chart View Lists all readings contained in the current batch.
Lists all stored batches. Select the desired batch to open. Additional measurements can be added to existing batches only if the original probe is attached to the PosiTector SmartLink. NOTE: Opening a batch that was not created with the currently attached probe will disconnect the PosiTector SmartLink from the PosiTector App.
Delete Permanently remove a batch from the PosiTector App. Select batches deletion, then select OK. Delete select batches for all probes to permanently delete all measurement data from smart device (phone/tablet). Batch Report Configuration Customize reports using the Batch Report Configuration to include/exclude notes, images, logo, company/report name, fonts, alignment, image sizes and more.
Dropbox other applications on your device. Statistics Menu Statistics Menu Statistics When toggled ON, the icon appears and a statistical summary is displayed. Deletes the last reading. Press Clear or the LED button on the PosiTector SmartLink to clear statistics.
HiLo Alarm When toggled ON, user is visibly alerted when measurements exceed user-specified limits defined in HiLo Alarm Limits. The X icon will appear on the display. HiLo Alarm Limits Define Lo and Hi alarm limits by selecting (touching) the appropriate box.
You will have to unlock it if you want to wirelessly connect to another smart device. NOTE: The PosiTector SmartLink is not visible on other smart devices while you are connected (once you have selected the PosiTector SmartLink from the Search screen).
Reset Restores factory default settings. Ideal for returning settings to a known condition. There are two available Reset options: Menu Reset and PosiTector SmartLink (LED Button) Reset Menu Reset (PosiTector App) Select Reset from the Setup Menu. Settings are returned to...
PosiTector SmartLink not displaying on search screen Ensure PosiTector SmartLink is powered-up (pg 7), LED is blinking blue and is within range. Refresh the search using the arrow icon in the upper left of the display.
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Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. DeFelsko is not responsible for printing or clerical errors. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to...
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