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I get a fair number of calls about BlueTooth connection issues on the DataLogger. Most often, the issue was caused by tinkering with the BlueTooth settings in the Recon. If this occurs, first delete the partnership by going into BlueTooth settings, tap and hold the existing partnership, then hit delete. After you do this (or if you are pairing a new Recon), you must pair the two units up once more. Here is a quick video that will walk you through pairing the DataLogger and Recon.


(It will take a few moments to load)

Here is one on how to get Activesync.

This and the following videos are a bit grainy. I will try to redo them at some point in the future.

Here is how to download joint reports.

Here is how to view joint reports.

How to update the DataLogger software.

Occasionally you may want to (or have to) wipe the handheld and start over. This is useful when people have tinkered with settings and the like. It is fairly easy to do.

Restore Factory Default State:
WARNING: All application software, licenses, settings and data
will be lost on your unit if you perform this function.
Hold down the Power key to display a countdown. Continue to hold down the Power key until it counts down to zero and beeps twice. Then immediately hold down the Start (Windows) and OK keys simultaneously. After a few seconds, a screen will come up warning that if you continue, this operation will clear the persistent store including all user data, applications and settings.

Follow the onscreen instructions, set time and date etc.

Then connect the hand held to your desktop computer using ActiveSync or Windows mobile device center.

Go to and download the correct Trimble/TDS Recon image file. Put this file on your desktop.

If the handheld has Pocket PC written on it, it should be a Recon 4.

If it Says TDS, it should be a Recon 5.

If it says Trimble, it should be a Recon 6.


Move this file into the “My Documents” folder on the hand held.

From the hand held, navigate to the file and run it. This restores the unit to McElroy factory default settings. You will need to pair the Bluetooth on the handheld and the DataLogger unit per the video above.

Here is the video version of these instructions

This one covers operation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... d-CZ-W9FEk
This one covers downloading and analyzing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... 0d9v_HHGtM

This one covers operation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... d-CZ-W9FEk
This one covers downloading and analyzing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... 0d9v_HHGtM

Is there any written instructions on how to set up the MDL 5 so it will automatically upload to the vault after each weld?