Bluetooth™ Serial Port Dongle GWT-SPP1 Users’ Guide The easy way to add Bluetooth functionality to your equipment with a serial port.
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Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................ 4 Accessories ............................................................................................................... 4 Parts of the GWT-SPP1............................................................................................. 4 Installation Procedure ................................................................................................
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your GigaWaveTech Bluetooth Serial Port Dongle GWTSPP1. The GWT-SPP1 is a plug and play adapter that allows you to easily add Bluetooth wireless connectivity to the serial port of your equipment. In itself, the GWT-SPP1 does not require installation of software or drivers on the host machine. The dongle does not initiate communications, but simply acts as a substitute for a wired serial connection.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Connecting to a Host PC To use the dongle to provide serial communication between other Bluetooth device and a host PC: 1. The dongle serial port connector can be connected directly to the serial port of a host PC. However, in situation where connection is difficult or better wireless reception is desired by keeping the dongle away from the host PC, the serial cable can be used. 2. Connect the male end of a serial cable to the dongle serial port. 3.
TRANSFERRING DATA FROM OTHER BLUETOOTH DEVICES TO HOST PC The GWT-SPP1 dongle is shipped with a set of pre-configured parameters. The preconfigured parameters are: • Device Name The default name is “GWT SPP Dongle”. This name will be presented to other devices, which are trying to connect to it. • RS-232 Interface Configuration The fixed baud rate is 115.2kbps, using 8-bit data with 1 start and 1 stop bit. The host PC must same matching serial port settings.
Once the other device is installed, let it discover the GWT-SPP1 dongle. NOTE: If there is more than one GWT-SPP1 dongle in the vicinity for it to discover, you may want to note the Bluetooth device address of your dongle the product label. Select the GWT-SPP1 dongle from the list of discovered devices by its name “GWT SPP Dongle” (and when necessary checks the Bluetooth device address) and double-click it to initiate the process of connecting to the dongle. The dongle provides the service "SPP Slave".
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Action LED does not light up Dongle is not receiving power Dongle internal error Make sure the AC-DC adaptor output is securely connected to the dongle and the wall outlet is switch ON Unplug and re-insert the AC-DC adaptor Dongle internal error Unplug and re-insert the AC-DC adaptor Poor connection to the host serial port Make sure the connection to the host serial port is secured and if necessary use the serial cable Make sure the serial port settings are 11
SPECIFICATIONS Bluetooth: • • • • • Bluetooth Protocol - Bluetooth 2.45 GHz ISM band frequency hopping Bluetooth Antenna – Integrated Bluetooth Radio range - Up to 30 ft (10 m) Bluetooth Connection - Point-to-point Bluetooth Security – Supports security mode 1 (no encryption) RF/Radio: • • • RF Output Power – 2.5mW (max) Receiver Sensitivity - -82dBm at 0.
Certification & regulatory compliance: • • • Bluetooth: USA: Europe: Bluetooth v1.1 FCC part 15 ETS 300 328, ETS 300 826, EN 60950 Hardware warranty: • • One (1) year For warranty information, you can contact us at: o Email: info@gigawavetech.com o WWW: http://www.gigawavetech.
USEAGE & SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Please read this section before using your dongle! Care for your serial port dongle • • • • • • • • Keep product within operating and storage temperature ranges Keep product away from liquids, moisture or extremes in humidity. Keep product away from lit candles, cigarettes, open flames and volatile solvents. This card contains an antenna. Do not place a metallic shield over it, as this will reduce the radio’s transmission efficiency.
• frequency electromagnetic fields (microwaves) in the frequency range of 2.4 to 2.5 GHz. The output power is low at 0.0025 watt maximum. Your Bluetooth device is designed to operate in compliance with the RF exposure guidelines and limits set by national authorities and international health agencies when used with a properly certified Bluetooth device.
APPENDIX A: LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY GigaWaveTech (Pte) Ltd (”GigaWaveTech”) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of original purchase by a consumer, under normal use and service, for a subsequent period of one (1) year. Incompatibility is not a defect covered under GigaWaveTech’s warranty.
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL GIGAWAVETECH BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, OR DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT THOSE DAMAGES CAN BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW. 9.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE Copyright © 2001, 2002, 2003 GigaWaveTech (Pte) Ltd. All rights reserved. GigaWaveTech, GWT, and the GigaWaveTech logo are trademarks of GigaWaveTech (Pte) Ltd. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logos are trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., USA, and licensed to GigaWaveTech (Pte) Ltd. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE NOTICE The GWT Bluetooth Serial Port Dongle is designed to be compliant with the rules and regulations in locations where they are sold, and will be labeled as required. The card is type approved, which means that users are not required to obtain license or authorization before use. Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
LIFE SUPPORT POLICY GIGAWAVETECH’S PRODUCTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE AS CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES OR SYSTEMS WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE MANAGEMENT OF GIGAWAVETECH PTE LTD As used herein: 1.
