SMART2 Operation
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Proper bus termination is required.
Refer to
on page 36 for details instructions.
3.1.3 Bluetooth
®
Communications
SMART2-B and SMART2-TB receivers support the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile to provide wire-
less access to the receiver's internal COM6 port. Prior to connecting to this port, your device
must first be paired to the receiver.
Bluetooth support for Apple
®
products require that a custom application be developed.
Contact Apple for details about creating a custom application.
Pairing Bluetooth Devices on Windows 10
On a Bluetooth capable computer, perform the following steps.
1. Using the Windows key + I keyboard shortcut, open the
Windows Settings
app and select
Devices
.
2. Select
Bluetooth & other devices
and after ensuring the Bluetooth switch is in the On pos-
ition, click
Add Bluetooth or other device
.
3. In the
Add a device
window, select
Bluetooth
.
4. Select the SMART2 receiver from the list of nearby Bluetooth devices.
5. Once Windows 10 has completed the pairing process, check which Bluetooth Serial Port num-
ber has been assigned to the receiver by selecting
Devices and Printers
.
6. Right-click on the SMART2 device and select
Properties
.
7. In the Properties window, select the
Services
tab. Ensure the Serial port box is checked and
record the assigned COM port.
3.2 Getting Started
The receiver’s software resides in flash memory. When first powered, it undergoes a complete
self-test. If an error condition is detected during the self-test, the status word changes. This
self-test status word can be viewed in the header of any data output log. Refer to Messages in
the
Agriculture Commands and Logs Reference Manual
for header information. If a persistent
error occurs, contact your local NovAtel dealer. If the dealer cannot resolve the problem, con-
tact NovAtel Customer Support directly using one of the methods listed in
3.2.1 Communicating with the Receiver
You can communicate with the receiver using NovAtel Connect or a terminal emulation program.
Detailed instructions for using NovAtel Connect are available from the Help system built
into NovAtel Connect.
When the receiver is first turned on, no data is transmitted from the COM ports except for the
port prompt.