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Cordless Serial Adapter with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Instant cable-free serial connection for devices with an RS-232 serial port User’s Guide.
July 2005 Document # 6410-00207 C Copyright Notice Copyright © 2005 Socket C omm unications, Inc. All right s reserved. Socket, the Socket logo and Batt ery Friendly are regist ered trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. Co rdless Serial Adapter with Bluetoot h Wireless Technology is a tradem ark of Socket Comm unications, Inc.
Table of Contents 1 | INTRODUCTION 4 2 | SETUP 6 STEP 1: Install the Software 6 STEP 2: Attach the CSA to the Computer 8 STEP 3: Prepare Communications Settings 8 STEP 4: Configure the CSA 9 Set up a CSA pair for cable replacement. 12 Set up a CSA as passive serial Bluetooth receiver.
1 | Introduction Overview Socket’s Cordless Serial Adapter (CSA) with Bluetooth Wireless Technology elim inates your conventional RS-232 serial cable, provi ding an easy-to-use, invisible connect ion with superior freedom of movem ent. This tiny adapter allows any device with a standard 9-pin serial port to comm unicate wirelessly .
Custom versions of t he CSA are available to OEMs. For m ore inform ation, contact: developers@socketcom .com . Notes: • The Cordless Serial Adapter was not designed to Bluetooth enable your computer for ActiveSync. • The Cordless Serial Adapter was designed f or use with industrial serial equipment only.
2 | Setup This chapter covers the setup proce dure for the Cordless Serial Adapter with Bluetooth Wireless Technology. Please note that no dri vers are necessary, so the only software you need to install is the CSA Configur atio n Utility. Setup Summary STEP 1.
4. In the next screen, click Configuration Utility . 5. In the File Download screen, click Open . 6. Follow the instructions o n your screen to install th e software.
STEP 2: Attach the CSA to the Computer 1. Attach the Cordless Serial Adapter (CSA) to th e serial p ort of the computer you just installed the software on. 2. Determine the COM port number wher e you just attached the CSA. • Click Start | Control Panel | System .
STEP 4: Configure the CSA Socket’s Cordless Serial Adapter Con figuration Utility lets you rep rogram the default settings on th e CSA for Bluetooth .
4. In the Configuration box, t he current configuration should be report ed as no configuration loaded. To verify t hat you have properly connected, click Get from adapter . The utility should now report the CSA’s firmware version, Bluetoot h address and friendly nam e.
5. Now you are ready to enter the Device role and properties. The appropriate setting s will v ary depending on wh at device(s) you are using and how they can co mmunicate. The following pages will include instructions for two of the m ost comm on scenarios: • Scenario 1: Set up a CSA pair as serial cable replacement.
SCENARIO 1: Set up a CSA pair for cable replacement. To set up a pair of Cordless Serial Adap ters as serial cable replacement, one CSA must be an acceptor, and the othe r an initiator (e.g., in the previous example, the printer would be acceptor, and the laptop would be initiator).
3. Click on the Connections tab. Enter the following settings: • Accessibility: Select Connectable • Uncheck Only when DTR is asserted by local host • Notifications: Select Do not generate notifications Select Connectable . Uncheck. Select Do not generate notifications .
5. Click on the Port Settings t ab. Enter the appropriate settings for your devices and applications. Do not ch ange any default setting s in the Advanced screen.
¾ Set up the Initiator 1. In the Device role box, select Initiator . Click Properties . Select Initiator . Click Properties . 2. In the General screen, change the Friendly Name if desired. For example, you may want to enter a name like “Socket CSA-Initiator.
3. Click on the Connections tab. Enter the following settings: • Accessibility: Select Connect automatically Uncheck Only when DTR is asserted by local host • Notifications: Select Do not generate notifications Select Connect automatically . Uncheck.
6. Click on the Port Settings t ab. Enter the appropriate settings for your devices and applications. All the settings should be the sam e as the CSA set up as Acceptor. 7. After entering all of the pr o perties, click OK to exit the properties screen s.
SCENARIO 2: Set up a CSA as a passive serial Bluetooth receiver. 1. In the Device role box, select Acceptor . Click Properties . Select Acceptor . Click Properties .
3. Click on the Connections tab. Enter the following settings: • Accessibility: Select Connectable and Discoverable • Uncheck Only when DTR is asserted by local host • Notifications: Select Do not generate notifications Select Connectable and Discoverable .
5. Click on the Port Settings t ab. Enter the appropriate settings for your devices and applications. Do not cha nge any of the default sett ings in the Advanced screen.
STEP 5: Attach CSA to Device After configuring the CSA, now you are ready to attach it to the serial port of your target device. Assemble correct hardw are to attach CSA.
CSA connects either automatically or with manual initiation. Depending on how your configured the CSA, it may aut omatical ly connect with the remote device, or you may n eed to manually initiate a connection. In the previous scenarios, the following shoul d happen: SCENARIO 1: Set up a CSA pair for cable replacement.
3 | Configuration Utility This chapter explains how to use Socket’s Cordless Serial Adapter Configuratio n Utility. Besides covering th e basic configur ation functions , this chapter will also explain how to use each property screen.
Configuration Functions Get from adapter : Click to read the config uration currently written to the CSA. You can read the current configurati on and modify t he settings if desired.
Replicate: Click to m ake a copy of the current configurati on. A screen will appear for you to enter so me unique setting s (e.g ., friendly nam e, security setti ngs) for this configuration. Ent er any necessary settings and click OK . This function is useful if yo u have multiple CSA’s and need to configure th em all with the sa me settings.
General Properties The General properties page displa y s general device identificati on, device class, and service class inform ation. This page appears for both acceptor and initiator modes. Friendly Name: If desired, enter a new name. For exam ple, you m ay want the friendly nam e to reflect which device y ou plan to attach it t o.
Connections Properties — ACCEPTOR MODE Accessibility • Not Connectable : Select to prevent the CSA from connectin g to other devices. • Connectable : Select to allow other devices to con nect to the CSA. • Connectable and Discoverable : Selected by default.
Connections Properties — INITIATOR MODE When to connect • Connect automatically : Select for the CSA to connect au tomatically. Note: If you check Connect automatically , the CSA will need to receive a software command to initiate a connection.
Notifications • Notify local host of Bluetooth events : Select ONLY IF you know your local host can accept notifications of Bluetooth events. Som e devices cannot accept such notifications and will malfunction.
Remote Target (Initiator only) You have two options for identify ing the remote device (the device you wish the CSA to connect to): OPTION 1: If you know the Bluetooth Address or friendl y name of the rem ote device, simply type it in the Connect to : field.
2. Click Discover… The utility will search for Bluetooth devices in range. 3. In the Discovered devices field, click on the Bl uetooth address of the device you wish the CSA to connect t o.
Port Settings Select the correct port setti ngs for your remote devi ce. IMPORTANT! After entering all the adapter pr operties, click OK to exit the properties screen.
Advanced (Acceptor only) Important! It is beyond the scope of this User’s Guide to explain the effects of the Advanced settings. DO NOT adjust any of the settings in the Advanced screen unless you a.
Appendix A Specifications Physical Characteristics: Dimensions: 65 x 35 x 17 mm Total Mass: 25 g Serial Connector : 9 pin m ale DB-9, DTE Antenna : Integrated Class 2 Bluetooth m odule Baud Rate: Defa.
Pin Assignments Pin # Directio n Function 1 IN DCD — Carrier detect 2 IN RXD serial data from local host 3 OUT TXD serial data to local host 4 OUT DTR Data terminal ready 5 Ground 6 IN DSR Data set ready 7 OUT RTS Request to send to local host 8 IN CTS Clear to send from local host 9 Optional power input (3.
Appendix B Safety and Usage Tips About Bluetooth and Health Bluetooth wireless t echnology allows you to use short-range radio signals to connect a variety of devices, such as m obile phones, Pocket PCs, not ebook computers, printers, LAN access points, and m any other de vices at hom e or work.
• Do not use the Cordless Serial Adap ter in a place with risk of strong vibration. • Do not use benzene or paint thi nner to clean the Cordless Serial Adapter. Antenna Care and Efficient Use Do not surround your Cordless Serial Adapter with metal since it will reduce the radio tran smission efficiency.
FCC Report and Order, ET Docket 93-62, FCC 96-326, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), August 1996. Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Radiation Human Exposure) Standard 1999, Australian Communications Authority (ACA), May 1999.
Appendix C Glossary A, B, C Acceptor A Bluetooth enabled device that accepts an action (e.g., a connection) from another Bluetooth enabled device, known as the initiator AT command The de facto standard language for controlling modems.
F, G, I female serial port A serial port with pinholes flow control The control of transmission between communications devices, to make sure the sender does not send data until the receiver is ready to receive it friendly name A name you can assign to a Bluetooth enabled device, e.
devices to interoperate in serial communications, both devices must have this profile service class The type of service that a Bluetooth enabled device can provide to other Bluetooth enabled devices s.
Appendix D Troubleshooting SYMPTOM: The Configuration Utility is not working properly (e.g., I cannot read the settings from the CSA) and/or I get an error message that says “Unable to open the COM port.” POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION The CSA is not attached properly to your computer.
Appendix E Technical Support If you have trouble installing or usi ng the Cordless Serial Adapter with Bluetooth Wireless Technology, Socket has two technical support resources to help you. Please note that t echnical support is availa ble in English only.
Limited Warranty Socket Communications Incorporated (Socke t) warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship, under nor mal use and service, for the following period from the date of purchase: Cordless Serial Adapter: Three years Incompatibility is not a defect covered by Socket’s warranty.
Limited Software Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY. SOCKET warrants that the original disk or CD ROM is free from defects for 90 days from the date of delivery of the SOFTWARE.
Regulatory Compliance The Socket Cordless Serial Adapter with Bluetooth Wireless Technology is designed to be compliant with the rules a nd regulations in locations where they are sold and will be labeled as required. This product is type approved — users are not required to obtain license or authorization before using.
To comply with Industry Canada RF exposure compliance requirements, the following antenna installation and device opera ting configurations must be satisfied: “The installer of this radio equipment .
Note that the radio frequency band used by this equipment has not been harmonized in all the EU. Applicable area (nation): Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland.
© Socket Communications, Inc. 7/2005 Printed in U.S.A. © Socket Communications, Inc. 7/2005 Printed in U.S.A..
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