Bluetooth Wireless Connections - SPX Radiodetection RD7100 User Manual

Bluetooth wireless connections

RD7100 locators feature a Bluetooth wireless module, as standard, providing the ability
to connect to compatible devices such as Android devices, PCs, laptops or handheld
devices running a compatible application.
NOTE: The RD7100 locator wireless features may be subject to national and or
local regulations. Please consult your local authorities for more information.
WARNING! Do not attempt any wireless connection in areas where such
technology is considered hazardous. This may include: petrochemical facilities,
medical facilities or around navigation equipment
Switching Bluetooth on
By default RD7100 locators are shipped with the Bluetooth wireless connection module
disabled.
1. Press the key to enter the menu.
2. Scroll to the BT menu using the or
3. Press the key (locator) or the key (transmitter) to enter the BT menu.
4. Scroll up or down to the ON option.
5. Press the key to switch Bluetooth ON and return to the previous menu.
You can switch Bluetooth off to conserve battery life, or to comply with regulations in
areas where wireless communications are considered hazardous. To do this, follow the
above process, selecting 'OFF' in the BT menus.
Pairing to an Android device, PDA or Windows PC
Connection requirements:
• Any RD7100 locator.
• A compatible Bluetooth-enabled Android device, PDA or Bluetooth enabled PC or
Laptop.
NOTE: The procedure below describes the pairing process between a RD7100
locator and a PDA. Pairing to an Android device or Windows PC follows the
same steps for the RD7100 locator. Consult your Android device or Windows PC
Bluetooth pairing instructions to pair with the RD7100 locator.
Pair the RD7100 locator to your PDA using your PDA's Bluetooth software.
NOTE: The procedure for pairing your PDA may differ depending on the PDA make
and model. The following procedure should apply to most PDAs.
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On the locator:
1. Press the key to enter the menu.
2. Scroll to the BT menu using the or
3. Press the key to enter the BT menu.
4. Scroll up or down to the PAIR menu.
5. Press the key to enter the PAIR menu.
6. Scroll up or down to the BT-PC option.
7. Press the key and the locator will attempt to pair with your PDA.
On your PDA:
8. From the PDA's Start menu, select Settings then select the Connections Tab followed
by the Bluetooth icon.
9. Ensure the Bluetooth radio is switched on and make the PDA visible to other devices.
10. Select the Devices tab and scan for new partnerships.
11. Create a partnership with the RD7100_XXXX device.
12. If asked for a passkey, enter 1234.
13. Refer to the SurveyCert manual for advanced settings if required by your PDA.
Resetting connections
If you experience problems with the RD7100 Bluetooth features, Radiodetection
recommends resetting the connection and then pairing your device again:
1. Press the key to enter the menu.
2. Scroll to the BT menu using the or
3. Press the key to enter the BT menu.
4. Scroll up or down to the RESET menu.
5. Press the key and the locator will purge all current connections.
6. Re-pair your devices.
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