Connecting the PBM and PhotonMaster Luminometer to a mobile device

Connecting

1. Ensure the PBM is well charged.
2. Enable Bluetooth on your mobile device.
3. Power on the PBM.
4. Connect the PhotonMaster to the PBM with the cord provided, the PBM screen will display “PhotonMaster connected”.
5. On the PBM press the down arrow button until “Bluetooth” is displayed on the PBM.
6. On the PBM press the check mark button to the right of the arrow up and down buttons. PBM should display “BT Not Connected” and the blue light will flash.
7. On the mobile test results, capture screen tap the “Connect to PBM” button (see the section below for our troubleshooting guide)
8. Your mobile device will detect if your PBM is connected and the “Read” buttons should be enabled
9. PBM should display “BT Is Connected” and the blue light will stop flashing and stay solid blue. The PBM and mobile device are ready for testing.
10. Do not press any PBM buttons while connected to the mobile device or the connection will be lost.
11. You are now ready to run your test!

Troubleshooting

If you are having trouble connecting a PBM to your mobile device make sure location services are turned on for your phone

iOS

1. Open “Settings”, scroll all the way down to the myLuminUltra app and tap it to view app access.
2. Ensure the Location access is set to “While Using”.  If not, tap it and continue.
3. Choose “While Using the App”.

Android

1. Open “Settings”
2. Select “Apps”
3. Scroll down and select the myLuminUltra app
4. Tap Permissions
5. Select "Location Permission"
6. Ensure the Location access is set to "Allow only while using the app”.