Communication Between The Im And Companion Device - Sokkia iM-50 Series Operator's Manual

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CR, LF
Select the option Off or On for carrige return (CR) and line feed when collecting measurement data with a
computer.
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ACK mode
When communicating to an external device, the protocol for handshaking can omit the [ACK] coming from
the external device, so data is not sent again.
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ACK/NAK
ACK/NAK is the setting regarding to the communication using GTS format.
9.2

Communication between the iM and Companion Device

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• Bluetooth communication causes instrument battery power to be depleted at a rate higher than that for normal
operation.
• Check that the companion device (data collector, computer, or cellular phone etc.) is turned on and the
relevant Bluetooth settings are complete.
• All communication settings will be changed to factory settings when a cold boot is performed. Comms setup
will need to be performed again.
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"9.1 Wireless Communication using Bluetooth Technology"
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When "Mode" is set to "Bluetooth" in "Comms setup" in Config mode [
mode.
• Softkeys (in OBS mode)
Softkey
Enter waiting status
[ ]
Cancel the connection/exit waiting status
[ ]
• Audio tones
(While connecting/disconnecting)
Start waiting:
Connection successfully established:
PROCEDURE
1. Complete the necessary settings for Bluetooth
communication.
 "9.1 Wireless Communication using Bluetooth
Technology PROCEDURE Setting for Bluetooth
communication"
Operation
short beep
long beep
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9. CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES
]/[ ] is displayed in OBS