RS-232 Serial Adapter BT-240-V2 USER’S MANUAL version 1.
TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Features ----------------------------------------------------------------------------System Requirements ------------------------------------------------------------Before You Start-------------------------------------------------------------------RS-232 Serial Adapter ------------------------------------------------------------Getting to Know Your RS-232 Serial Adapter ----------------------------
WELCOME Thank you for your purchase of the RS-232 Serial Adapter. Featuring Bluetooth wireless technology, RS-232 Serial Adapter creates virtual RS232 connections between your PCs and other RS232 peripherals. RS-232 Serial Adapter is compatible with all Bluetooth v2.1-certified devices and is backward compatible with v1.1/1.2 devices. You can connect your computers and RS232 devices 100 meters away without cables in your working environments. FEATURES Compliant with Bluetooth v2.
RS-232 SERIAL ADAPTER Slide Switch Bluetooth LED DC Power Jack Mode LED Power LED Mode Button GETTING TO KNOW YOUR RS-232 SERIAL ADAPTER 1). RS232 Connector: DTE - Connect to any DCE device (Master/such as a modem). DCE - Connect to any DTE device (Slave/such as a PC). 2). Mode Button: Push it to change operation between Configure/Data Mode and Reset function. 3). Apply power to RS-232 Serial Adapter by using the power adapter accompanied. 4).
WIDCOMM BLUETOOTH SOFTWARE DRIVER NOTE : This driver is needed only if you are using a USB Bluetooth Dongle, and you want to use it to communicate with RS-232 Serial Adapter. Skip this section if you are not using it. This software is not included in our RS-232 Serial Adapter package. We assume you already purchased a Bluetooth USB dongle and it is already bundled with this software. We also assume you already installed this driver in your PC.
Step 3: Select destination folder, you can choose the default or change to your favorite. Step 4: Click Install to start the installation and files copying in processing ... Step 5: Click OK to ignore un-signed driver warning. Step 6: If Bluetooth dongle is plugged in your PC now, his screen will not be displayed, otherwise it will show up and one reminding window will show up to ask you to plug in the USB adapter. Plug in your USB adapter if it has not been plugged in before. Click OK to continue.
SELECT BLUETOOTH SERVICES When the first time Widcomm driver is installed, and USB Bluetooth Dongle is plugged to your system, you can configure your Bluetooth services for your system. Step 1: Double-click on the Bluetooth icon on the lower-right corner of the screen, you will see configuration wizard, Click Next button. Step 2: Assign computer name and specify computer type, then click Next button. These can be defined by customer. Step 3: Click Next button to configure Bluetooth services.
Step 5: Click Skip. Step 6: Configuration is completed. Click Finish. RS-232 SERIAL ADAPTER HARDWARE INSTALLATION : There are two kinds of RS232 devices in the market : DTE - Data Terminal Equipment (such as a PC). DCE - Data Communication Equipment (such as a Modem). Depending on what kind of the RS232 device your RS-232 Serial Adapter is going to connect, you can choose appropriate DTE or DCE RS-232 Serial Adapter to work with it.
Pair it with another Bluetooth device first. There is a software RS-232 Serial Adapter Utility–Cable Replacement Config Tool.exe which must be run first to configure your Bluetooth RS-232 Serial Adapter. The utility is to prepare the hardware parameters for pairing, they are : ● Baud Rate ● Stop Bits ● UART Parity CONFIGURING RS-232 SERIAL ADAPTER All the RS-232 Serial Adapters must be configured first before they can be used.
Step 6: Select Master, enter Bluetooth MAC Address of Remote device which will be Pairing and connecting with; input PIN code “0000”. Click ADVANCE to change UART Baud Rate, Stop Bits and UART Parity. Step 7: Select UART Baud Rate, Stop Bits and UART Parity. Press OK button Then press SET button 1.2. Configuring RS-232 Serial Adapter on PC 2: Step 1: Connect a DCE RS-232 Serial Adapter to COM1 Port of PC1. Apply power to it.
Step 6: Select Slave, enter Bluetooth MAC Address of Remote device which will be pairing and connecting with; input PIN code “0000”. Click ADVANCE to change UART Baud Rate, Stop Bits and UART Parity. Step 7: Select UART Baud Rate, Stop Bits and UART Parity Press OK button Then press SET button 1.3 Automatic Connection : Press Close button. Remove your RS-232 Serial Adapter from PC COM port, and connect it to a RS232 device. Now, automatic connection will begin.
Enter “TestBT” as the project name. Press OK. Step 2 : Choose COM1, because Serial Adapter 1 is connected to COM1 port of PC1. Press OK. Step 3 : Configuring RS-232 Serial Adapter on PC1. Please select “Hardware” Flow Control. Press OK. Step 4 : On PC2 : Repeat the same steps as done on PC1 from Step 1 to Step 3. Step 5 : On PC1, click Transfer on toolbar, click Send File. Step 6 : Browse the file you want to transfer, then click Send.
Now, you will find transferring file using Bluetooth wireless technology is just like transferring file using a hardwired cable. Bluetooth RS-232 Serial Adapter is the best tool to relieve your life in a cable surrounded environment. You can easily connect a RS232 modem at a remote side, it then is reachable within 100 meters (free space) in your office or home by using Bluetooth Cable Replacement technology.
TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Sympton : Push MODE button can not get into Configuration mode. Answer : Turn off the power of RS-232 Serial Adapter, remove it from your RS232 device, apply power to it, and try again (like a hardware RESET). 2. Sympton : Data is not correctly set and saved. Answer : 1. Check if it is staying at Configuration mode. 2. If it is in local setting up, check if settings of connecting COM port and Baud Rate are correct. 3.
will stay at the proper mode which it should be. 5. Sympton : Garbage code is received. Answer : Wrong RS232 parameters were set, such as baud rate or parity bit. Configure your RS-232 Serial Adapter to a correct setting again. 6. Sympton : Mass data transmission will stop midway or receive garbage code. Answer : Please select “Hardware” in flow control setting. 7. Sympton : Can not connect the RS-232 Serial Adapter when in Remore Setting Up.
APPENDIX A (DTE/DCE) Adapter Pinout Definitions: (DTE device) DTE Pin No. Name I/O 1 DCD input 2 RX input 3 TX output 4 DTR output 5 GND Ground 6 DSR input 7 RTS output 8 CTS input 9 RI input (DCE device) DCE Pin No. Name I/O 1 DCD output 2 TX output 3 RX input 4 DTR input 5 GND Ground 6 DSR output 7 RTS input 8 CTS output 9 RI output RS232 Extension Cable: (Included in the package) (Cable connector) DTE Pin No.
APPENDIX B Specifications Product Name RS-232 Serial Adapter Standard Bluetooth v2.1+EDR Frequency Band 2.4~2.4835GHz unlicensed ISM band Spread Spectrum FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) Services Supported Series Port Profile (SPP) Transfer Rate 1,200~ 460,800 Bits per second RF Output Power 10dBm (typical) Working Distance Up to 100m in free space Input Power 7.
APPENDIX C Safety Guide : * Read and follow all instructions and warnings provided. * Save these instructions for future use. * When service or replacement of parts is required, ensure work is done by a qualified technician. * Do not use this unit near water or in a rainy/moist environment. * Use supplied cables only. * Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Doing so will expose you to various hazards including dangerous voltage.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Europe- R&TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE) CE Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: RS-232 Serial Adapter (Product Name) BT-240-V2 (Model Designation) is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council (European parliament) Direc
