Bluetooth Operation - MSA Altair 5X Operating Manual

4 Operation
4.6

Bluetooth Operation

NOTE: Versions of this product manufactured July 2022 and later may not contain Bluetooth wireless technology. This will
be indicated by the front case of the detector not utilizing a Bluetooth logo. All references in this manual to Bluetooth will not
pertain to these version of the device.
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.
3. After confirming that the six digit codes match, confirm the pairing request on the device by pressing the q button.
4. Confirm on the Bluetooth host as well.
Connecting the Device to a Bluetooth Host
If this was the last device connected to the Bluetooth host, the Bluetooth host can connect to the device whether or not the
device is in discovery mode as long as Bluetooth is enabled. The six digit code confirmation will not be displayed.
The device will only recall the last Bluetooth host it was paired with. If connecting to another Bluetooth
host, the device must be placed into discovery mode to be detected.
Pairing the device to a Bluetooth host
This device has an integrated RFID chip to facilitate a faster Bluetooth pairing process with a Bluetooth host that supports a
RFID or NFC reader with appropriate software. Simply align the RFID or NFC reader of the Bluetooth host directly over the
MSA logo on the front of the device.The device and Bluetooth host should become paired and connected.
Disconnecting the Device from a Bluetooth Host
The device does not have a disconnect feature as this would be initiated by the Bluetooth host. Use the Bluetooth host
functions to purposefully disconnect the device from the Bluetooth host.
Device Configuration over Bluetooth Connection
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