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Section 12 - Bluetooth wireless connections
RD8100 locators feature a Bluetooth wireless module, as standard, providing the ability to connect to compatible
devices such as iLOC enabled transmitters (Tx-5B or Tx-10B), or handheld devices running a compatible application.
NOTE: The RD8100 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.
12.1 Switching Bluetooth On
By default RD8100 locators and Bluetooth enabled
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
12.2 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
5 Press the
key to switch Bluetooth off and return
to the previous menu
12.3 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 persistent Bluetooth icon for the duration of the
connection.
If pairing fails, ensure that any nearby Bluetooth devices
are switched off or invisible then repeat the process.
Once the locator and transmitter have successfully
paired the transmitter should be power cycled to
complete the process. You can then use iLOC to
remotely
change the transmitter’s output frequency and
power levels from the locator. See Section 1313.1 for
further details.
