Bluetooth Operation - MSA ALTAIR 5X PID Operating Manual

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WARNING!
Failure to properly identify the VOC gas being measured and/or failures to select the correct alarm values (exposure, STEL,
TWA) that match the desired Response Factor and/or the correct lamp will result in erroneous readings that could cause death
or serious personal injury.
Enabling Bluetooth
The device is configured with a Bluetooth capable communications feature.
1. Press the button to enable or disable the Bluetooth communications device (ON/OFF).
2. Press the q button to to return to the Main Menu or the p button to return to previous page.
Back To Main Menu
There are three options at this point:
the q button
Sensor Options menu
Previous Setup page in the Instrument Options
the p button
menu
Instrument Options menu
the button
5.6

Bluetooth Operation

The Bluetooth communication device must be enabled for any Bluetooth functions to operate. See
Compatible Bluetooth host with appropriate software is required for proper operation.
Bluetooth Security
The Bluetooth connection is encrypted and secured with a unique six digit pin that must be double confirmed on both device
and Bluetooth host at the time of pairing.
Discovery Mode
This device mode is used to enable a Bluetooth host to pair with the device for the first time or if a different Bluetooth host was
connected with the device previously.
Note that the device will automatically enter discovery mode for five minutes at device turn on if Bluetooth
has been enabled. Discovery mode will also be entered for 5 minutes following a disconnection.
To manually enter discovery mode:
1. Page down through the menu pages in Measurement Mode using the q button until the Discovery Mode page is
displayed.
2. Press the q button to enter discovery mode.
The blue led will blink rapidly indicating that the device is in Discovery Mode.
Connecting the device to a Bluetooth host for the first time
1. Ensure that the device is on and in Discovery Mode
2. On the Bluetooth host, locate the Bluetooth device list. Select "A5X-xxxxxxxx" from the list.
Both the device and Bluetooth host will display a unique six digit security code to ensure that the correct devices are
being paired.
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5.5 Device Setup