Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RS-232 SIIG
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1 Introducing the RS-232 to Bluetooth The RS-232 to Bluetooth converter allows any device with an RS-232 port to communicate wirelessly. Features and Benefits • Replaces RS-232 cable • Full Bluetooth 2.0 support + EDR • Easy to configure baud rate and master or slave role selectable • Supports baud rates up to 115.
2 Layout Figure 1: Layout LED Indicators See Figure 2 on the next page for the location of the LEDs. • Red : Power indicator - on all the time. • Green : Before connecting to synchronize between the serial device and the BT RS232 Config Tool software, the green LED will be blinking.
3 Figure 2 Antenna Connector The connector is a standard Reverse SMA jack. Simply connect it to a 2.0dBi, 50 Ohms impedance dipole antenna to support 2.
4 The purpose of the Set-up Button is for synchronizing between RS-232 to Bluetooth Converter and BT RS232 Config Tool software. Hardware Installation 1. Connect the RS-232 to Bluetooth Converter to serial port of the PC. Connect the DC power adapter and jack into power outlet and DC-in outlet.
5 BT RS232 Config Tool Installation & Setup When setting up RS-232 to Bluetooth Converter for the first time, you have to install and run BT1.exe as BT RS232 config tool first in your computer device. The utility CD is enclosed in the device box. Before you use RS-232 to Bluetooth Converter , you have to pair it with another E- BT232 device.
6 • SB-232 Config Tool Parameters Configuration Figure 6 After double click the icon of BT1 as BT RS232 Config Tool , the configuration screen will be pop-up as the above picture. A. COM Port Select COM port number, you have to avoid port conflict with other devices in the computer, use an available port number B.
7 E. PIN Code Device uses a PIN Code to identify during connecting and communication. F. Role Role is for identifying the role of the device as a master or slave. Select Master, for DTE mode, for Data Terminal Equipment (such as a PCs). Select Slave for DCE mode, for Data Communication Equipment (such as a Modem).
8 Apply Connect Figure 7 After finish the parameters configuration, click the Connect icon in BT RS232 Config Tool screen and immediately press the Set-up button on the left side of the device. Connect is changed to Disconnect when connection is successfull.
9 Apply Write Figure 8 Click Write , to save all parameters after configuring into the BT RS232 Config Tool . Apply Read Figure 9.
10 Clicking Read loads all parameters saved from the last configuration of the BT232 Config Tool . RS-232 Pin Assignment The pin assignment scheme for a 9-pin male connector on a DTE is given below Pi.
11 Technical Support and Warranty QUESTIONS? SIIG ’ s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our web site at www.siig.com and click Support . Our online support database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks away.
RS-232 to Bluetooth Converter is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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