iSXblue/SXBlue II GNSS Series Technical Reference Manual
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1.3.2.6 iOS Apple Bluetooth communication
iPhone/iPad app using location services will receive data from an external GPS receiver following the
Bluetooth module protocol. Make sure to connect an antenna to the iSXBlue II GNSS before a first
connection. Any app using location services has to track a position before receiving data from the core
location with new values of the iSXBlue II GNSS.
1.
A pairing with your iPhone/iPad must be done before using any Mapping App.
2.
Go to the setting icons and then select the Bluetooth tab. The Bluetooth switch must be to ON
position to recognize any Bluetooth device.
3.
After a couple of second, you will see a device name ex: iSXBlue II GNSS-XXXXXXXX icon
appear with the same serial number of your receiver.
4.
Click on the iSXBlue II GNSS-XXXXXXXX device until it mark connected.
5.
You may verify the manufacturer setting by following theses instructions. Go to Settings
→
General
→
About
→
iSXBlue II GNSS-XXXXXXXX. See example below
Note –
While your iOS device can maintain multiple pairing records, it can only connect to one
iSXBlue/SXBlue II GNSS.
This prevents your iOS device from sending your data to the wrong
iSXBlue/SXBlue receivers. The device might also take a few times before being connected on
Bluetooth. See the FAQ Section 7 for troubleshoot