Bluetooth Operation

NOTE: Versions of this product manufactured July 2022 and later may not contain Bluetooth wireless technology. This will be indicated by the front case of the detector not utilizing a Bluetooth logo. All references in this manual to Bluetooth will not pertain to these version of the device.

The Bluetooth communication device must be enabled for any Bluetooth functions to operate. See Device Setup.Compatible Bluetooth host with appropriate software is required for proper operation.

Bluetooth Security

The Bluetooth connection is encrypted and secured with a unique six digit pin that must be double confirmed on both device and Bluetooth host at the time of pairing.

Discovery Mode

This device mode is used to enable a Bluetooth host to pair with the device for the first time or if a different Bluetooth host was connected with the device previously.

Note that the device will automatically enter discovery mode for five minutes at device turn on if Bluetooth has been enabled. Discovery mode will also be entered for 5 minutes following a disconnection.

To manually enter Discovery Mode:

1.

Page down through the menu pages in Normal Operation mode using the q button until the Discovery Mode page is displayed.

2.

Press the p button until the display shows dSCVRY YES.

3.

Press the button to enter Discovery Mode.

The blue LED will blink rapidly indicating that the device is in Discovery Mode.

Connecting the Device to a Bluetooth Host for the First Time

1.

Ensure that the device is on and in Discovery Mode

2.

On the Bluetooth host, locate the Bluetooth device list. Select "A4X-xxxxxxxx" from the list.

Both the device and Bluetooth host will display a unique six digit security code to ensure that the correct devices are being paired.

3.

After verifying that the six digit codes match, confirm the pairing request on the device by pressing the q button.

4.

Confirm on the Bluetooth host as well.

Bump Pairing the Device to a Bluetooth Host

This device has an integrated RFID chip to facilitate a faster Bluetooth pairing process with a Bluetooth host that supports a RFID or NFC reader with appropriate software. Simply align the RFID or NFC reader of the Bluetooth host directly over the approval label on the back of the device.The device and Bluetooth host should become paired and connected.

Connecting the Device to a Bluetooth Host

If this was the last device connected to the Bluetooth host, the Bluetooth host can connect to the device whether or not the device is in discovery mode as long as Bluetooth is enabled. The six digit code confirmation will not be displayed.

The device will only recall the last Bluetooth host it was paired with. If connecting to another Bluetooth host, the device must be placed into discovery mode to be detected.

Device Configuration over Bluetooth Connection

The device has the ability to receive updates to device settings over the Bluetooth connection. The user must successfully pair the device and Bluetooth host confirming that the six digit security code matches both on the device and the Bluetooth host. After a configuration change has been initiated, the user must confirm the request on the device by pressing the q button.

Evacuation Alert over Bluetooth Connection

The device has the ability to receive an evacuate message over the Bluetooth connection. The user must successfully pair the device and Bluetooth host confirming that the six digit security code matches both on the device and the Bluetooth host. Once connected, an evacuate message sent to the device will send the device into alarm while displaying EVAC on the display. Press the p button to silence the Evacuation alert and confirm the alert was received. Press the p button a second time to reset the Evacuation alert once in a safe area.