The RD8200SG is fitted with multiple Bluetooth modules.
You need to connect to 2 Bluetooth modules to enable survey grade accuracy and send Survey Measurements to your compatible Android device.
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GNSS Bluetooth module. This Bluetooth module enables survey grade accuracy.
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Locator Bluetooth module. This Bluetooth module allows you to send locator Survey Measurements to compatible Android or iOS devices.
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Pairing the GNSS Antenna Bluetooth module
The GNSS Bluetooth module is always on and does not need to be enabled in the locator.
On your RD8200SG locator:
1. Switch on the RD8200SG locator.
2. Press 
again to enter the MENU
3. Press the 'Down' arrow key 
to navigate to the PHONE menu
4. Press the 'Antenna key' 
to enter the PHONE menu and Scroll to the ANDRD
5. Press the 'Antenna key' to enter the ANDRD menu and select BT
6. Press the 'F' key 
to confirm your choice and again to return to the main locate screen.
On your Android device (exact settings may vary):
2. Navigate to Settings > Bluetooth.
3. Ensure that Bluetooth connectivity is switched on.
4. Scan for a new device to add to the list of paired devices
5. Select the RTK82SG-XXXXXX in
Available devices.
6. When asked for a passkey, enter 1234.
7. RTK-82SG-XXXXXX should now be shown in Paired devices.
NOTE: If the GNSS Bluetooth module is not advertising, you can reset the Bluetooth module via
MENU > GPS > RTK > RESET.
Pairing the Locator Bluetooth
Pairing Bluetooth Modules
Ensure that the phone type on the Locator is set to ANDRD and BT as in the 'Pairing the GNSS Antenna Bluetooth module' section.
To set pairing mode on the locator:
1. Set unit for pairing mode: Press to enter the MENU > >SMLOG > > > PAIR >
2. Press the key on locator to start pairing cycle.
3. On the Android device, navigate to Settings > Bluetooth.
4. Scan for a new device to add to the list of paired devices.
5. Select the 82SG-XXXXXX in Available devices.
6. When asked for a passkey, enter 1234.
7. 82SG-XXXXXX should now be shown in Paired devices
To enable survey grade accuracy, Bluetooth pairing to both the locator and GNSS antenna is required.
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