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Section 13 - iLOC
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iLOC is a standard feature of all RD8100 locator models.
iLOC lets you control a Bluetooth transmitter (Tx-5B or
Tx-10B models) remotely using your 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.
To use iLOC, the transmitter and locator must be paired
using the procedure described in Section 5.3.
NOTE: Operating in built up areas and in areas with high
electromagnetic interference may reduce iLOC’s
performance.
13.1 Using iLOC
Locator and transmitter need to be switched ON and
paired to use iLOC.
For optimum performance:
Minimize obstructions in line of sight
Raise the transmitter off the ground by 30-60cm (1-
2ft)
Point the screen of the locator towards the
transmitter
Figure 13.1 Using iLOC
NOTE: If any iLOC commands fail, move closer to the
transmitter and repeat the process.
13.2 iLOC functions
Changing frequencies
Once the transmitter and the locator are paired, you can
change the transmitter’s output frequency remotely
using the locator:
1 On the locator, select the frequency you want by
pressing the
key until the frequency is displayed
on screen.
2 iLOC commands are sent using the
key, press it
to send the new frequency to the transmitter.
3
The locator’s LCD will display
SEND
momentarily
and then
OK
if the transfer is successful.
4 If the transfer is unsuccessful, the LCD will display
an error code. Refer to table 13.1 for a list of codes
and their meaning.
If the process fails, you may be out of range or there may
be an error in the connection. Move closer to the
transmitter and retry the procedure. If the connection
continues to fail, return to the transmitter and reset the
connection using the procedure described in Section 11.
NOTE: If you are locating a sonde frequency, an iLOC
command to a paired transmitter will automatically set
that transmitter to standby to eliminate interference rom
the transmitter.
Adjusting power
iLOC lets you adjust the transmitter’s power output
remotely; you can also put the transmitter into standby
mode and then wake it remotely.
To adjust the power output:
1 Transmitter power options are located in the
TXOUT
menu on the locator. Press and hold the
key to
display the TXOUT menu
2 Press the
key to enter the TXOUT menu
3 Scroll up or down through the power output options;
these are:
STDBY
: Transmitter standby mode, the
connection is still active but the output is
disabled
LOW
: Low power output
MED
: Medium power output
HIGH
: High power output
BOOST
: Temporarily boosts transmitter power
output to its maximum level
