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Bluetooth wireless connection
RD5100H
2
O+ locators feature a Bluetooth wireless module, as standard, providing the
ability to connect to the RD5100H
2
O+Tx model transmitter with iLOC.
NOTE: RD5100H
2
O+ locator wireless features may be subject to national and or
local regulations. Please 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.
Switching Bluetooth on
By default RD5100H
2
O+ locators and Bluetooth enabled transmitters are shipped with
the Bluetooth wireless connection module disabled.
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.
You can switch Bluetooth off to conserve battery life, or to comply with regulations in
areas where wireless communications are considered hazardous. To do this, follow the
above process, selecting ‘OFF’ in the BT menus.
iLOC
iLOC lets you control the transmitter remotely using your RD5100H
2
O+ locator. With
iLOC you can adjust the output frequency, power settings and use SideStep. iLOC
commands are sent over a Bluetooth module that can operate at distances of up to
450m (1400ft) in direct line of sight.
iLOC is a standard feature of RD5100H
2
O+ locators, and requires a Bluetooth equipped
transmitter (RD5100H
2
O+Tx).
NOTE: Operating in built up areas and in areas with high electromagnetic
interference may reduce iLOC’s performance.
Pairing to a transmitter
To pair to a transmitter you require an RD5100H
2
O+Tx transmitter.
Before you begin, you should switch off all nearby Bluetooth equipment as they may
interfere with the locator and transmitter’s pairing process.
Preparing 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.
NOTE: You must complete the pairing process within 90 seconds to prevent the
locator’s Bluetooth connection from timing out.
Preparing 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.
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 you can use iLOC to change
the transmitter’s output frequency and power levels remotely from the locator.
