The Bluetooth® thermometer probe supported by MealSuite to transmit food temperatures to your mobile device is the Multi-Function Thermometer Kit 92020 (image below; courtesy of Cooper Atkins®). This topic explains how to set up the thermometer probe for use.
- Mobile Device Compatibility
- Install Battery
- Install the Probe
- Pairing the Thermometer Probe
- Recording a Food Temperature
- About Location Services
- Disconnecting (i.e., Unpairing) a Temperature Probe
- FAQs
Mobile Device Compatibility
The thermometer probe is compatible with the following mobile devices:
- Elo® touchscreen monitor
- Elo M50 or M51 device
- Samsung® Galaxy Tab A
- iOS® devices running version 13 or later
The thermometer probe is not compatible with Windows® devices.
Install Battery
The battery is separate in the shipment package. Install the battery into the bottom of the instrument.
Install the Probe
The probe is separate in the shipment package. To install the probe:
- On the top of the instrument, remove the inserted screw.
- Install the probe onto the top of the instrument, inserting the screw into the hole on the instrument left empty from step 1.
Pairing the Thermometer Probe
The steps below explain how to pair the probe to your mobile device. After the probe is paired, you will not need to perform these steps again. Each time the probe is powered, it will automatically reconnect to the mobile device.
- Access the Touch app on your mobile device and generate either the Kitchen Production Sheet or the Service & Delivery Production Sheet.
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On the device screen, tap the Pair Temperature Sensor button (first screenshot below). The Pair Temperature Probe pop-up appears (second screenshot below).
- On the device, hold down the power button until it flashes green. Green indicates the thermometer probe is ready for pairing.
- Tap the Start Scanning button. The system scans for available probes. Any devices that are found are displayed with the Connect button, as per screenshot below.
- For the probe you want to pair, tap its Connect button.
- When the probe is paired, the device flashes blue. The connected probe is displayed on the screen at the top left (as per screenshot below).
- If your device supports more than one probe, then tap the Pair New Probe button and complete the above steps. An iOS device does not support more than one probe; therefore when attempting to pair another probe, the system will automatically disconnect the existing probe.
Recording a Food Temperature
A food temperature is recorded on the Kitchen Production Sheet or the Service & Delivery Production Sheet. Refer to the appropriate instructions below:
- Recording Food Temperature on Kitchen Production Sheet
- Recording Food Temperature on Service & Delivery Production Sheet
About Location Services
Location services must be enabled for the thermometer probe. If you ordered the thermometer probe from MealSuite (recommended), then the location services are enabled by MealSuite prior to shipping the thermometer probe to you. If you ordered the thermometer probe from a separate supplier, then ensure location services are enabled by referring to the proprietary instructions, contacting Cooper Atkins® tech support, or contacting MealSuite Support.
Disconnecting (i.e., Unpairing) a Temperature Probe
To disconnect (i.e., unpair) a paired temperature probe, complete the following steps:
- Access the Touch app on your mobile device and generate either the Kitchen Production Sheet or the Service & Delivery Production Sheet.
- At the top left of the screen, tap the button of the probe to be disconnected (first screenshot below0. The Connected Probes pop-up appears (second screenshot below).
- Tap the Disconnect button to disconnect the probe.
FAQs
My Thermometer Probe is disconnecting?
When the probe is not active for 10 minutes, the probe goes into light sleep mode for one minute.
After 11 minutes total of no activity, the probe goes into a deep sleep (off) mode and disconnects from the mobile device. Simply press the power button on the probe and it will automatically reconnect to the mobile device.
If for whatever reason the original pairing connection between the probe and your mobile device has been lost, refer to the following instruction to pair again: Pair the Thermometer Probe.
Where can I find specifications on the thermometer probe?
Specifications for the thermometer probe can be found on their proprietary website here: Multi-Function Thermometer Kit 92020.
What is the range between the thermometer probe and device?
The thermometer probe uses Bluetooth® Low Energy, so hence the range should be good within 50 metres. If the range is less than 50 metres, please reach out to MealSuite hardware support to help address the potential issue.