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MobileCollect QuickStart

Welcome to MobileCollect, let's get your measurement collection system setup!

Let’s start by communicating with the Base

  1. Plug the base into your computer via USB.
  2. Download Xpress Setup and install it.
  3. Open Xpress Setup and select “Find Base”
  4. You should see the base description in green.
    • Hit “Base Info & Config” if you would like to see additional information about your new MobileCollect Base

Pairing your Transmitter with Xpress Setup

  1. If you ordered the MobileCollect Base and MobileCollect Transmitter as a kit they are most likely already paired.
    • To test this, select the box “Enable communication test” under ” Communication Test”
    • This box should turn black when it’s ready accept data.
    • Take a reading with your gage and you should see it show up here.
  2. If need to pair your transmitter and base follow the instruction on the video “Associate Mobile Module using Xpress Setup.”

Pairing on the Fly - No Setup Software Needed

If you are unable to download our setup software, you can pair MobileCollect devices on the fly. This process can be done with all MobileCollect Base Receivers, Mobile Module Transmitters and Remote Transmitters.

Mobile Module Transmitter Pairing on the Fly

  1. Put the Mobile Module into the Setup Mode.
    • Press and hold the Setup Button
    • Press and release the Read Button
    • Release the Setup Button
      • Both LED’s (red/green) should start flashing quickly
  2. Press and release the Reset Button on the back of the Base Receiver to put the base into pairing on the fly mode. This is signified by the left LED’s (green/green/green) turning off and the right LED’s (red/yellow/green) remaining illuminated.
    • To put a MicroBase into pairing on the fly mode, simply unplug it and plug it back in. This is signified by the three LED’s (green/red/yellow) being illuminated.
  3. Press and release the Setup Button the Mobile Module.
  4. If the pairing was successful, the LEDs (red/green) on the Mobile Module will blink 5 times and the red and yellow LED’s on the base will turn off. The green LED on the base will remain illuminated to signify the base has power.
  5. Note: Pairing on the fly mode in the base will time out after 10 seconds. Setup mode on the Mini Mobile Module will time out after 15 seconds.

Advanced Setup

If you’re setting up a MobileCollect Remote Transmitter or Command Mobile Module, you’ll need to use Extended Setup.

Quick Start Guide & User Manuals

MobileCollect Extended Setup Users Guide
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MobileCollect Hardware Components Users Guide
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MobileCollect Quick Start Users Guide
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MobileCollect Xpress Setup Users Guide
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What other gages can I add to my system?

MobileCollect Selection Tool

With the MobileCollect Selection Tool, you can easily configure a MobileCollect system with a few clicks of the mouse. All you need is the gage brand, model/code information, and the number of data collection computers you have. The MobileCollect Selection Tool program is free to download and is updated annually.

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