Bluetooth

Overview

Discovery

Pairing, Connecting & Disconnecting

Testing

Troubleshooting

Overview

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The purpose of this screen is to:

• Discover supported Bluetooth devices that are powered on and within bluetooth range

• Pair discovered devices for use later within the application

• Connect to paired devices and test required functionality 

Discovery

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The first time the EID Reader File Import button is selected from the Home screen after installation, it will present the following screen. Turn on all devices that you would like to discover and pair and then select START DISCOVERY to initiate discovery of supported devices.

This will start the discovery process for supported devices within Bluetooth range that are turned on.The button will change to orange STOP DISCOVERY and present a note saying "Discovery started". Once the discovery is completed, it will present a "Discovery finished" note,  revert the button to green START DISCOVERY and, if a device is discovered, the following details will be populated in the section of the table associated with the device type (i.e. Auto Drafter, Tag Reader or Weigh Indicator):

• Manufacturer - the name of the manufacturer of the device

• Identifier - the device identifier provided when discovered

• Status - Discovered, Pairing, Paired, Connecting, Connected, Disconnecting

• Action - PAIR, CONNECT or DISCONNECT button

Pairing, Connecting & Disconnecting

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After devices are discovered, the PAIR button should be presented with the device information. The following is the sequence of steps to pair, connect and disconnect: ​

• PAIR - initiates device pairing. Button will be gray during pairing. Once paired, Status changes to “Paired” and Action button to CONNECT

• CONNECT - initiates connection to a previously paired device. Button will be gray during connecting. Once connected, Status changes to "Connected" and Action button to DISCONNECT

• DISCONNECT - will initiate disconnecting the device - during disconnecting the button should remain but be grayed out - when successful will change status to “Paired” and button to CONNECT

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DAN - It would be good to have a screen shot with a device in each category, one with PAIR, one with CONNECT and one with DISCONNECT

Testing

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Once a device is paired and then connected, we have provided the ability to test the device for its function. Simply select the row overflow icon (3 buttons at end of row) for the device. Depending on the device, it will present the following options:

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• Auto Drafters - If selected, will:

  • Present the following options: First Left, Forward, First Right. 

  • Each option when selected will initiate automatically the sequence of:  

    • Entry gate open exit gate closed

    • Followed by entry gate closed

    • Then the opening of the exit gate before the drafting direction that has been selected.

  • Tag Readers - If selected, will:

    • Present “Display EID”

    • If selected, will present

      • "Waiting for EID"

      • After you scan a tag, a screen with the EID Number being broadcast by the EID Reader will be displayed

      • Select CANCEL to close the screen

    • The EID presented will change if the EID Reader picks up a new EID

  • Weigh Indicators - if selected, will

    • Present “Display Weight”

    • If selected will present a screen with the current unlocked weight being broadcast by the weigh indicator

    • The weight will presented will change according to changes on the weigh indicator

    • If a locked weight signal is sent, the weight displayed will remain stable

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DAN - It would be good to have a screen shot with each of the scenarios above. I'll figure out how to crop them

Troubleshooting

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If a device does not appear or perform as described, please check the following items:

• Is it powered on

• Is the device's Bluetooth turned on

• Is the device connected to another nearby device

• Is the device supported by StockManager - click here for a listing of compatible devices