PA Utility App – Getting Started Guide

Released October 2025
Introduction

Welcome to the PA Utility App—your companion for connecting to and managing PA instruments.
This guide covers the basics to get you installed, connected, and productive in minutes.
For detailed procedures, safety notes, and troubleshooting, please refer to the full PA Utility User Manual.

Install the App

📱 Ensure you are connected to the internet and have at least 1 GB of free space before installation for smooth operation and additional required files and operations.

Android Install Now
  1. Open Google Play Store.
  2. Search 'PA Utility'.
  3. Tap Install.
  4. Open.
  5. 📸Screenshot:Install the App, Android, screenshot

  1. Open App Store.
  2. Search 'PA Utility'.
  3. Tap Get.
  4. Open.
  5. 📸Screenshot:Install the App, iOS, screenshot

First Launch & Onboarding
  1. Grant permissions when prompted.
  2. Accept Terms & Conditions.
  3. Sign in or Create New Account (See Create New Account)
🔒 Permission✅ Purpose
BluetoothConnect to PA Instruments.
StorageSave calibration, program, and recording files.
NotificationsShare Calibration Data and receive invitations.
LocationRequired for BLE communication and GPS when retrieving Calibration Data.
MicrophoneUsed only when recording screens.

🔒 All permissions comply with POPIA and are used solely for device functionality.

💡 Tip: Check the Auto sign in box to automate sign in.

📸 screenshots:

first launch and onboarding, screenshot 1first launch and onboarding, screenshot 2first launch and onboarding, screenshot 3
Create New Account
  1. On the Sign-In screen, tap Create Account.
  2. Enter your details: Full Name, Mobile Number, Company Phone Number, Company Email, and Password (minimum 8 characters, including at least one number and symbol).
  3. Tap Sign Up. Check your inbox for a verification OTP (One-Time Password).
  4. Enter the verification OTP in the provided field.
  5. Tap Confirm to complete registration.

📸 screenshots:

Create New Account, screenshot 1Create New Account, screenshot 2Create New Account, screenshot 3
Connecting To PA Instruments
  1. Insert the PA Bluetooth Dongle into the PA Instrument.
  2. Sign in to the PA Utility App.
  3. Slide up the bottom panel on the Dashboard to scan for available Bluetooth instruments.
  4. Tap Connect to pair with the desired instrument.
  5. Once connected, device information and status will be displayed on the Dashboard’s bottom panel.

📡 Tip: Make sure Bluetooth and location is ON.

⚠️ Ensure the instrument’s power is ON before scanning.

⚠️ Requires a Process Automation Bluetooth Dongle:

Connecting To PA Instruments, Requires a Process Automation Bluetooth Dongle, image

By default, the Bluetooth name follows the format BGX9129, with the last four digits derived from the device’s MAC address. After pairing the instrument with your mobile device, the Tag, Application, and Platform information is automatically displayed.
Note: iOS does not allow for the MAC Address to be displayed.

📸 screenshots:

Connecting To PA Instruments, screenshot 2Connecting To PA Instruments, screenshot 1

Renaming Bluetooth
  1. Connect to your PA Instrument.
  2. Slide the bottom panel upward to reveal additional options.
  3. Tap Rename Bluetooth.
  4. Enter a new name for the Bluetooth dongle.
  5. Tap Save to apply the changes.

⚠️ Only a maximum of 8 Characters.

📸 screenshots:

Renaming Bluetooth, screenshot 1Renaming Bluetooth, screenshot 2
Retrieving Calibration Data
  1. Open the Cal Data Manager.
  2. Tap the floating action button located at the bottom-right corner of the screen.Retrieving Calibration Data, 2. Tap the floating action button located at the bottom-right corner of the screen, image
  3. Enter the required details in the Retrieve Calibration Data dialog.
  4. Tap Save to complete the process.

⚠️ Older UNIPRO V/M software do not support this feature.

📸 screenshots:

Retrieving Calibration Data, screenshot 1Retrieving Calibration Data, screenshot 2Retrieving Calibration Data, screenshot 3
Restoring Calibration Data (Cal Data)
  1. Connect to your UNIPRO device.
  2. Open the Cal Data Manager.
  3. Select the desired Cal Data record to view its details and confirm that it is the correct file.
  4. Tap the Restore button located at the bottom-right corner of the screen.Restoring Calibration Data (Cal Data),4. Tap the Restore button located at the bottom-right corner of the screen, image
  5. Enter the password when prompted. (You can obtain this from your Process Automation representative.)
  6. Verify that the UNIPRO information matches the selected Cal Data details.
  7. Tap Restore to complete the process.

⚠️ Older UNIPRO V/M software do not support this feature.

⚠️ Double check the comparison information before restoring.

⚠️ UNIPRO will be offline during the restoration.

📸 screenshots:

Restoring Calibration Data (Cal Data), screenshot 1Restoring Calibration Data (Cal Data), screenshot 2Restoring Calibration Data (Cal Data), screenshot 3
Updating or Changing UNIPRO Software
  1. Connect to your UNIPRO device.
  2. Open the Software Update feature.
  3. Select the desired software category.
  4. Choose the software version you wish to install.
  5. Review the warning message and tap "Understood" to proceed.
  6. If your UNIPRO supports Calibration Data, a prompt will appear to retrieve the data before programming. This step is recommended.
  7. Verify that the UNIPRO information matches the selected software details.
  8. Tap the "Program" button to begin the update.
  9. Read the final warning and tap "Understood" to confirm.

⚠️ Double check the comparison information before restoring.

⚠️ UNIPRO will be offline during programming.

⚠️ UNIPRO 4 does not support software updates.

📸 screenshots:

Updating or Changing UNIPRO Software, screenshot 1Updating or Changing UNIPRO Software, screenshot 2Updating or Changing UNIPRO Software, screenshot 5Updating or Changing UNIPRO Software, screenshot 4Updating or Changing UNIPRO Software, screenshot 6Updating or Changing UNIPRO Software, screenshot 3
Key Features
FeatureExplanation
Key Features, View connection status, device state, and quick shortcuts., ImageView connection status, device state, and quick shortcuts.
Key Features, Update or change UNIPRO V/M applications., ImageUpdate or change UNIPRO V/M applications.
Key Features, Retrieve, filter, view, share, and restore calibration records., ImageRetrieve, filter, view, share, and restore calibration records.
Key Features, Full control of the UNIPRO device with shortcut and language access., ImageFull control of the UNIPRO device with shortcut and language access.

📸 screenshots:

Key Features, screenshot 2Key Features, screenshot 1Key Features, screenshot 3Key Features, screenshot 4
Troubleshooting
IssueTroubleshoot Solution
❌ Can’t connect?Check Bluetooth and location is on.
Check Bluetooth adapter led is on.
❌ No calibration data?Update UNIPRO software.
❌ Not receiving invitations?Restart app + check permissions.
❌ App closing on open?Clear app cache and data or reinstall app.
❌ Programming failed on reset?Start programming sequence again and during reset countdown manually press the UNIPRO reset button.

❗ If issues persist, send us feedback using the in-app Send Feedback button.

Support & Feedback

For app related:

📌 In-app: Navigation Drawer → Send Feedback (For Suggestions and Feedback about app)

Support & Feedback, In-app: Navigation Drawer → Send Feedback (For Suggestions and Feedback about app), image

For Sales or Service:

📌 In-app: Navigation Drawer → Constact Us (Sales & Support queries)

Support Feedback, In-app: Navigation Drawer → Contact Us (Sales Support queries), image

✉️ Service: serviceadmin@process-auto.com

✉️ Sales: sales@process-auto.com

Mobile Device Requirements
DeviceMinimumRecommended
OSAndroid 9.0 / iOS 15Android 16 / iOS 18.3
RAM2 GB4 GB+
Storage16 GB32 GB+
Bluetooth with BLE support4.2+5.0+
Revision History
DateVersionChanges
08 Oct 20251.0Initial release
11 Nov 20251.1Added direct links to app store