User's Guide

Chapter 2. Installing Your APS3
2.6
Checking Communications Between the Link
and the APS3 Device
To complete the installation, verify that the APS device and link can communicate:
1. The APS operates from an internal rechargeable battery. Before using the APS for the first
time, charge it for two hours. For information on checking the charge on the battery and
the procedure for recharging, see “Using the Rechargeable Battery,” on page 3.24.
2. On the APS, there are reset buttons as described in Chapter 1. These buttons are rarely
used, and require the use of a paper clip, or other small device to activate. These buttons
are usually for “pairing.” Placing the unit in the charging case and connecting the charger
power supply will start the APS device. See page 3.3.
3. Verify that the Pair Status lights on both the APS3 and link module are on. The APS
and link module in your kit were paired at the factory and will operate with only that
particular link module. If either light is not on, your APS device and link might not be
paired with each other. To reset the pairing, see “Changing the Pairing Between the APS
Device and Link,” on page 3.30.
4. Immediately after turning on the APS, the Connection Status lights on the APS and
link will blink slowly. After a few seconds the APS and link will connect and both lights
will be on and no longer blinking. If the lights continue to blink, see “Monitoring the
Wireless Connection to the APS device” on page 3.26.
5. After starting the ParticleSpectrum application (see “Running the ParticleSpectrum
Application,” on page 2.8), you can verify the connection to the APS by comparing the
serial number printed on the APS device to the serial number shown in the About your
APS dialog, which is available in the ParticleSpectrum application by choosing the Info
menu item.
That completes the installation of your APS system.
Note: Pairing instructions for APS-FPD can be located in Appendix B