How do I use the POA 116 Radio Bridge to Connect to the POS 150 or POS 180?

The POA 116 is a radio communication bridge to connect the PLC 400 or 600 tablet to the POS 150 or 180. The POA 116 is not an accessory to the PLT head units, which are WiFi based head units, rather than radio.

The PLC tablet establishes a connection with the POA 116 radio bridge via Bluetooth, and connects to the POS head units via radio, therefore allowing communication between the two devices. The tablet can control the head unit and the head unit can relay measurement information back to the tablet.

Step 1: Initial Pairing of the Radio Bridge to the Tablet

Hold down the power button for about 1 second, and a green light will illuminate when active.

 Press and hold the connection button for 4 seconds to reveal the blue and red lights to indicate the device is in pairing mode.

Then, on the tablet, open your bluetooth connection settings and find the available radio bridge. It will likely begin with the letters "RB," and then pair.

Step 2: Connect the Radio Bridge to your POS Head Unit

On the tablet, got to settings>tool and connection, and make sure the "POS 150/180" is selected as your tool type.

Under the "Radio Device" setting, make sure to find your Radio Bridge which you have just paired to your tablet.

Lastly, make sure the radio channel you indicate on the tablet is the same as what you indicate on your POS head unit.