Pairing with the RFD8500 is completed from the Android platform via Bluetooth Settings on the mobile device.
Prior to pairing the RFD8500 with another device ensure the RFD8500 is charged.
For successful pairing of the RFD8500 to an Android device, the yellow trigger on the RFD8500 must be pressed when the RFD8500 displays in the list of available discoverable devices, and the RFD8500 Bluetooth LED starts flashing fast.
To pair with an Android device:
Power on the device.
Touch
Settings
>
Connected devices
.
Turn Bluetooth on.
Touch
Search for Devices
to display the available discoverable devices.
Turn the RFD8500 on and ensure Bluetooth is enabled. If not, press the Bluetooth button on the RFD8500 for one second to make it discoverable. When discoverable, the Bluetooth LED flashes blue.
The RFD8500 is discoverable over Bluetooth for 40 seconds after start up. After that time Bluetooth suspends and is no longer discoverable. To restart discovery, press the Bluetooth button for one second.
When the RFD8500 displays in the list of available discoverable devices, tap the RFD8500 device in the list and press the RFD8500 trigger to pair when the Bluetooth LED starts flashing fast. A beep sounds when pairing completes successfully.
Ensure you choose the correct RFD8500 serial number from the list of discoverable devices.
Exit the Device Settings screen and run the application.
From the application, select
Readers
and confirm that the RFD8500 serial number you paired with is displayed. Select it in the list of Available Readers. This connects the RFD8500 to the mobile device.
