BIM 360 Layout: Wi-Fi Connection

This quick guide explains the steps to establish a Wi-Fi connection between a total station and the BIM 360 Layout iPad app.

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BIM 360 Layout: Wi-Fi Connection

General

BIM 360 Layout supports both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections
This guide focuses on Wi-Fi connections
To connect the BIM 360 Layout app to a total station the instrument must support Wi-Fi

Step 1

Turn total station on
If you are using a DS-200i exit the observation screen, hit PRG and select External Link. Select WIRELESS LAN in the Settings dialog
If you are using a LN-100W make sure the switch in the battery compartment is set to WLAN

Step 2

Connect the iPad to the Wi-Fi
Go to Settings / Wi-Fi
If you are using a DS-200i a network called DK-xxxxxx will appear below Devices
If you are using a LN-100 a network with the name of the LN-100 will appear below Networks
The password to join the network is 00PW0273* (00 + LN-100 name)

* Password is only an example

Step 3

If you are using a DS-200i the Wi-Fi symbol on the External Link screen will turn blue
If you are using a LN-100 the Wi-Fi LED at the bottom of the instrument will turn solid green

Step 4

Tap the profile picture in the upper right corner
Tap on Settings

Step 5

Tap on Instrument
Select an instrument configuration

BIM 360 Layout shows a "Connected“ pop-up