Operating Instructions

Operation RC-R-100

2.4 Pairing a Measuring System ("Pairing Mode")

Each RC-R-100 receiver is able to control the addresses of 8 bi-directional measurement systems (Activation code

A-H). These measurement systems are assigned in the so-called "Pairing mode". Pairing mode is started by the

measurement system and the precise procedure for assignment is described in the operating instructions for the

relevant measurement system.

2.4.1 Pairing a Touch Probe

With bi-directional activation, a touch probe is assigned either via the integrated IrDA interface or via the radio-

wave connection, after entering the serial number of the receiver on the touch probe. The address of the receiver

is uniquely assigned to the touch probe and the address of the touch probe to the receiver.

Should another touch probe be assigned the same activation configuration (A-H) as a touch probe already assigned

at a later time, then the address of the touch probe first assigned is deleted in the receiver and the address of the

new touch probe is saved.

If a touch probe that has already been paired is paired with another set activation code, the previous pairing will be

deleted. This means that it is not possible to pair a touch probe more than once using different activation codes.

With mono-directional activation, the address of the touch probe is also assigned to the receiver in "pairing mode".

Any number of mono-directional touch probes can be operated by only one receiver. They only have to be paired

once with their first use and are automatically detected by the receiver with subsequent use.

2.4.2 Pairing a laser scanner

In principle, a laser scanner is assigned similar to the assignment of a bi-directional activated touch probe. However,

pairing is not possible via the IrDA interface. Transmission of the pairing information from the laser scanner to the

receiver is generally performed using the radio-wave connection. The pairing data (serial number of the receiver,

activation code) is entered on the laser scanner using a RAW IR stick connected to a PC and the associated

software. After transmitting the pairing data to the laser scanner, radio-wave pairing is initiated and once completed,

a corresponding message is displayed in the user interface of the software tool.

2.5 Automatic Frequency Assignment for Data Transmission

Blocking of Faulty Frequencies:

Providing the receiver is in "ERROR" status (no active connection between the measuring system/receiver), the

receiver checks the environment for radio interference and evaluates the available frequencies in terms of their

suitability for communication with the measuring system (signal quality). This enables all radio interference to be

detected within a short time. Should a measuring system now be activated bidirectionally or should a mono-

directionally activated measuring system issue a communication request, then the receiver assigns it to a

transmission frequency with as small an interference range as possible.

Release of Frequencies:

If it is in "ERROR" status (no active connection between the measuring system/receiver), the receiver continues to

always check the environment and constantly evaluates the frequencies. Therefore with new or additional

communication requests, frequencies previously classified as poor can also be assigned, as the environmental

situation (interference) has now been able to be improved.