Turn on the SDX-PocketScan with the white magnet line, attach it to your MagSafe-compatible iPhone, and connect it in Sodex Mobile before you start scanning. Connect the antenna first so the SDX-PocketScan can get stable GNSS positioning.
Summary
The SDX-PocketScan is a compact mobile 3D scanning device for fast and accurate data capture with a compatible iPhone. Before you start scanning, turn on the SDX-PocketScan, connect it to Sodex Mobile, and verify that your setup is ready for GNSS positioning.
Prerequisites
Before you start, make sure you have:
- An SDX-PocketScan device
- The antenna correctly plugged into the SDX-PocketScan
- A MagSafe-compatible iPhone (iPhone 12 Pro or newer except iPhone 17 Pro)
- The Sodex Mobile App installed, updated, and accessible
- Access credentials for your correction service provider
The iPhone 17 Pro is not supported because its LiDAR placement prevents correct alignment with the SDX-PocketScan.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is supported when you use the corresponding supported antenna configuration.
Connect the antenna before turning the device on. A loose or missing antenna can reduce GNSS quality and prevent a stable fix.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1: Check the antenna connection
Make sure the antenna is properly plugged into the SDX-PocketScan before you turn it on. A loose antenna can cause poor GNSS accuracy or connection issues.
If accuracy values stay high or you cannot reach RTK fix, re-check the antenna connection first.
Step 2: Turn on the SDX-PocketScan
- Press the white magnet line once briefly.
- Press and hold the white magnet line until the leftmost light at the bottom turns blue.
- Wait for the blue light to flash. This shows that the SDX-PocketScan is powered on and ready for pairing.
Demonstrates the correct power-on sequence with LED indicator behavior.
Once the SDX-PocketScan is powered on, attach it to the back of your phone's MagSafe case to keep it aligned during operation.
Make sure the SDX-PocketScan sits flat and centered on the MagSafe area. A stable mounting reduces movement and improves scan consistency.
Step 3: Connect with the app
If you scan frequently, enable automatic connection to the most recently used RTK receiver in Settings. This reduces setup time at the start of a scan session.
- Open Settings in Sodex Mobile.
- Enable automatic RTK receiver / GNSS connection.
- Return to the scan screen and confirm that the RTK receiver tile connects as expected.
Tips and troubleshooting
Reset the SDX-PocketScan
If the SDX-PocketScan is unresponsive or cannot be found reliably, reset it with the small reset hole on the left middle side of the device next to the magnet area.
- Locate the small reset hole.
- Use a thin tool such as a SIM-ejection pin, needle, or a straightened paper clip.
- Carefully press into the hole and hold for 5 seconds.
- Release, wait a few seconds, and then try connecting again in Sodex Mobile.
After the reset, keep the SDX-PocketScan close to the phone and make sure Bluetooth is enabled before you reconnect.
- If no device is found during scanning: Make sure Bluetooth is enabled and the SDX-PocketScan is within range.
- Low accuracy values (>0.1 m): Check the antenna placement, confirm the correction service is connected, and make sure External GNSS is selected in the location settings. Also make sure you have a clear view of the sky and a cellular connection.
- Device won't power on: Recharge the SDX-PocketScan or check whether you completed the button press sequence correctly.
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