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6 Using accessories and connecting to other devices
To pair the Ranger 7 data collector with a Bluetooth device, it must have a Bluetooth PIN.
Some old Bluetooth devices do not require a PIN. For security, the Ranger 7 data collector
cannot connect to these older devices that do not require a PIN.
NOTE – To connect to a Bluetooth-enabled receiver with a PIN, if for any reason you cannot
connect via Bluetooth, connect over Wi-Fi to configure the receiver. The IP address is in most cases
192.168.142.1. Refer to the documentation for the receiver for details and receiver specific settings.
A Bluetooth icon shows in the taskbar when Bluetooth is turned on.
TIP – To save battery, turn off Bluetooth when you are not using it. Bluetooth is off when
the device is in Airplane mode.
Before you can transfer data or communicate between your Ranger 7 data collector and
another Bluetooth enabled device, you must pair the Ranger 7 data collector and the
device.
To pair and connect a Bluetooth device with your Ranger 7 data collector:
1. Turn on the Bluetooth device and make it discoverable. To learn how to do this, check
the documentation for your Bluetooth device or go to the manufacturer’s website.
2.
Tap / Settings / Devices / Bluetooth.
3. Make sure the slider is set to On, then tap Add Bluetooth or other device, then tap
Bluetooth. The Ranger 7 data collector searches for Bluetooth devices.
4. In the list of Bluetooth devices, tapthe device you want to pair with your Ranger 7 data
collector.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish pairing your device.
6. If the other device requires a passcode (sometimes called a pairing code), you’ll be
prompted for it. If you don’t know the passcode, check the information that came with
your device or the manufacturer’s website.
Connecting to RS-232 peripherals
If your Ranger 7 data collector is fitted with the RS-232 version of the I/O module, you can
directly attach RS-232 peripheral devices with a null modem cable.
To connect an RS-232 device, plug the device cable into the port. Refer to the
documentation for the RS-232 device for instructions on setting up and using the device.
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