
VersaProbe Touch Pad Reads
Before performing a VersaProbe touch pad read, make sure the VersaProbe battery is charged. Then follow these steps to add
the VersaProbe and set the COM port.
Configuring the VersaProbe COM Port
1. Connect the VersaProbe to the serial port on the bottom of the handheld. The VersaProbe can also be connected via
Bluetooth. See "Using VersaProbe with Bluetooth" onpage94 for additional information.
2. From the ORION Field Application main menu, tap Settings> Hardware Options.
Result: The Hardware Options screen opens.
3. Tap Add Device to open the selection screen.
4. Select Type> Badger Touch.
5. If the VersaProbe is connected using the
serial port at the bottom of the handheld, tap
Port> COM1.
If the VersaProbe is connected via Bluetooth, tap
the appropriate COM port for the VersaProbe
Bluetooth connection.
Result: “Badger Touch“ and the COM port displays in
the list on the Hardware Options screen.
Figure 20: VersaProbe COM port set
OTE:N For a list of valid COM ports, see "Valid COM Ports" onpage89.
Capturing a VersaProbe Reading
1. Access the VersaProbe account in the route le.
2. Align the end of the VersaProbe wand with the touch pad.
3. Squeeze and release the trigger to capture the reading.
Result: The reading is passed to the handheld and stored in the account record.
OTE:N If the VersaProbe is connected via Bluetooth, the VP icon on the account read screen becomes an active
button. Tap the VP button to reconnect if the Bluetooth connection initially fails.
In addition to capturing a VersaProbe read as part of a route, you can perform a VersaProbe Quick Read. For more information,
see "Versa Probe Quick Read" onpage47.
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