RD5100H
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O+ Operation Manual
© 2018 Radiodetection Ltd
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Section 10 Bluetooth wireless connections
RD locators feature a Bluetooth wireless module, as standard, providing the ability to connect to iLOC enabled
transmitters such as RD Tx.
NOTE: The RD locator wireless features may
be subject to national and or local regulations. 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.
10.1 Switching Bluetooth On
By default RD locators and RD Tx
transmitters are shipped with the Bluetooth wireless
connection module disabled.
To switch Bluetooth On:
1 Press the
key to enter the menu
2 Scroll to the
BT
menu using the
or
keys
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
10.2 Switching Bluetooth off
You can switch Bluetooth off to prolong battery life or
comply with regulations in areas where wireless
communications are considered hazardous.
To switch Bluetooth off:
1 Press the
key to enter the menu
2 Scroll to the BT menu using the
or
keys
3 Press the
key (locator) or the
key (transmitter)
to enter the BT menu
4 Scroll up or down to the OFF option
Press the
key to switch Bluetooth off and return to the
previous menu
10.3 Pairing to a transmitter
To pair to a transmitter you require a Bluetooth enabled
model such as the Tx-5B or Tx-10B.
Before you begin, try to switch off all nearby Bluetooth
equipment as they may interfere with the locator and
transmitter's pairing process.
On the locator:
1 Press the
key to enter the menu
2 Scroll to the
BT
menu using the
or
keys
3 Press the
key to enter the BT menu
4 Scroll to the
PAIR
menu and press the
key to enter
it
5 Scroll to the
BT-TX
option
On the transmitter:
6 Press the
key to enter the menu
7 Scroll to the
BT
menu using the
or
keys
8 Press the
key to enter the BT menu
9 Scroll to the
PAIR
option
Starting the pairing process:
10 Press the
key on the transmitter followed by the
key on the locator.
NOTE: You should press these keys within a 30 second
window otherwise the connection may time out
11 The transmitter and the locator will now attempt to pair
When pairing is in progress, the transmitter and locator will
display a flashing Bluetooth icon. Pairing can take up to a
minute. If the pairing process is successful, the transmitter
will display the
icon and the locator will display a