Setting Up Laser Tech Devices with TerraFlow Pole Mapper

Learn how to pair your Laser Tech 200x or 360R laser rangefinder with TerraFlow Pole Mapper for accurate distance measurements during pole inspections.

Time needed: 5 minutes

Before you start:

Ensure your Laser Tech device (200x or 360R) is fully charged
Have your mobile device ready with TerraFlow Pole Mapper installed
Verify Bluetooth is enabled on your mobile device
Know your laser's Bluetooth device name

Step 1: Pair the Laser with Your Mobile Device

Connect your Laser Tech device to your phone or tablet via Bluetooth.

Power on your Laser Tech 200x or 360R laser
Open Settings on your mobile device
Tap Bluetooth
Tap Scan or wait for available devices to appear
Locate your Laser Tech device in the list (look for "200x" or "360R" in the device name)
Tap the device name to pair
Enter the pairing code if prompted

Once paired successfully, you should see "Connected" or a similar status next to your Laser Tech device in the Bluetooth settings.

Step 2: Configure TerraFlow Pole Mapper

Connect TerraFlow Pole Mapper to your paired laser so distance measurements can be captured automatically.

Open TerraFlow Pole Mapper
Tap the three dots in the upper right corner
Tap Settings
Scroll down to Sensor Settings
Select your laser's Bluetooth name from the dropdown

Your Laser Tech device is now connected and ready to capture distance measurements during pole inspections.

Step 3: Test Your Connection

Before heading to the field, confirm the laser is communicating with TerraFlow.

Start a new pole inspection in TerraFlow Pole Mapper
Navigate to a type with attachments that requires height measurements
Aim your laser at a target and take the measurement
Verify that the height value appears automatically in TerraFlow

If the measurement populates in the app, your setup is complete and ready for fieldwork.

Troubleshooting

Laser Tech device not appearing in Bluetooth scan?

Verify the laser is powered on
Ensure the laser is within 10 feet of your mobile device
Turn Bluetooth off and on again on your mobile device
Check that the laser battery has sufficient charge
Some models may have a specific Bluetooth pairing mode—consult your laser documentation

Pairing code not working or not sure what code to use?

Check your Laser Tech device documentation for the default pairing code
Try common default codes: 0000, 1234, or 1111
Contact your laser supplier if the code has been changed

Laser paired but not appearing in TerraFlow dropdown?

Close and reopen TerraFlow Pole Mapper
Verify the Bluetooth connection is active in your device settings
Unpair and re-pair the device, then restart TerraFlow
Ensure you have the latest version of TerraFlow Pole Mapper installed

Measurements not automatically populating in TerraFlow?

Confirm the correct laser is selected in Sensor Settings
Verify the Bluetooth connection is still active
Check that you're taking measurements (not just aiming)
Try disconnecting and reconnecting the laser
Restart TerraFlow Pole Mapper

Connection keeps dropping during inspections?

Keep your mobile device within 10 feet of the laser
Check for Bluetooth interference from other devices
Ensure both devices have adequate battery charge
Close other apps that may be using Bluetooth
Restart both devices if the problem persists

Tips for Success

Battery life: Bluetooth connection drains battery faster—charge both devices overnight before field work
Connection distance: Maintain a reasonable distance between your mobile device and laser (within 10 feet)
First-time setup: Initial pairing is quick but wait for confirmation before proceeding
Pre-inspection test: Always test a measurement before your first pole to ensure connectivity
Multiple lasers: If you use multiple Laser Tech devices, note each device's Bluetooth name to select the correct one
Measurement accuracy: Ensure you have a clear line of sight to your target for accurate distance readings

Conducting Pole Inspections with TerraFlow Pole Mapper