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.
Power-up the PosiTector SmartLink and connected RTR-H probe by pressing the LED button. The button will blink blue. Select the PosiTector SmartLink App icon on your smart device. Select Continue. A list of available PosiTector probes (listed by connected probe type and serial number) will be displayed.
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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.
PosiTector SmartLink PosiTector SmartLink 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.
(shown above) until it locks in place. Reverse for detaching the probe. When powered-up, the PosiTector SmartLink automatically determines what type of probe is attached and does a self-check. The probe type, model and serial number are displayed when found within the app's Search screen.
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, instruments 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 our product knowledge, data and customer feedback;...
Power-up the PosiTector SmartLink by pressing the LED button. Zero the probe (pg 13) by simultaneously pressing and holding both probe buttons firmly until the arrows point outward. Do not place anything in the measurement opening during this procedure.
DeFelsko recommends that customers establish calibration intervals based upon their own experience and work environment. Based on DeFelsko’s product knowledge, data and customer feedback, a one year calibration interval from either the last date of calibration, date of purchase, or date of receipt is a typical starting point.
Verification Accuracy is verified using the included check shim. Ensure that the probe has been cleaned with the included cleaning card and that the probe has been zeroed. Place the check shim into the measurement opening. The average of several readings should be within the combined tolerance of both the probe and the shim.
Cal Settings Menu Cal Settings Menu Zero The probe should be zeroed regularly to ensure best accuracy. It is particularly useful during long measurement sessions. Clean the probe with the included cleaning card before performing a probe Zero. Select Zero from the Cal Settings menu Simultaneously press and hold both probe buttons firmly until the arrows point outward.
Linearize mode H L When toggled ON (default), "H L " appears on the display and subsequent measurements are linearized. An undesirable characteristic of replica tape is that measurements made with analog spring micrometers are most accurate near the middle of each grade's range and least accurate at the outer ends of each grade's range.
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 RTR-H 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 19), add new batch (pg 17) and add an image (pg 18).
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 Display chart...
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. select Delete 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.
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. Clear Clears all on-screen tabulations.
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 (pg 24).
Limited Warranty, Sole Remedy Limited Warranty, Sole Remedy and Limited Liability and Limited Liability DeFelsko's sole warranty, remedy, and liability are the express limited warranty, remedy, and limited liability that are set forth on its website: www.defelsko.com/terms...
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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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