PiCUS TMS 3 manual
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First time operation
General information
The PiCUS TMS 3 are (exclusively) controlled by a mobile phone application on
Android
operating
system
version 4.4
or higher. This Application is henceforth called
TMS 3 App
.
For communication with the PiCUS TMS 3 the mobile phone requires
Bluetooth (Version 4.0
(BLE)
–
5.0)
. It is also advantageous if the mobile phone has location tracking enabled while switching the sensor
on and off.
Hardware
The PiCUS TMS 3 are completely sealed. Therefore, communication happens exclusively via Bluetooth.
The communication with the PiCUS TMS 3, while in charging mode and while placed in the charging
cradle of the transport case, happens via Bluetooth 5 in high speed mode and the TMS PC program.
Outside of the charging mode Bluetooth 5 in BLE mode is used for communication with a mobile phone.
Ambient conditions for measurements
The PiCUS TMS 3 are protected against dust and constant submerging in water.
Temperature
Ambient temperature during measurement:
-20°C to +50 °C
Storage temperature:
0°C to +30 °C
Temperature for battery charging:
5°C to +35 °C
ATTENTION! DO NOT charge or store at temperatures <0°C.
First time operation of the TMS 3 App
The TMS 3 App realises communication with the PiCUS TMS 3, while they are not placed in their
charging cradles.
The main function of the TMS 3 App is the configuration of the PiCUS TMS 3 and starting or stopping
of measurements.
For connecting the PiCUS TMS 3 with a mobile phone an authentication code is necessary.
The authentication code must be set before establishing the first connection between the TMS 3
App and a PiCUS TMS 3.
Installation of the TMS 3 App on your mobile phone:
The TMS 3 App is available in Google Play Store (Android operating system) and in Apple Store. Just
search for “TMS 3”.
