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The Wireless Connectivity Expert
48511 Warm Springs Blvd., Suite 206, Fremont, CA 94539, USA
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Web: http://www.actisys.com E-mail: irda-info@actisys.com
ACT-BT5701S v2
Bluetooth RS232 Adapter Class 1
User’s Manual
December 06, 2006
Version 2.0
Copyright 2005-2006 ACTiSYS Corporation
All Rights Reserved
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ACT-BT5701S v2 User’s Manual The Wireless Connectivity Expert TABLE OF CONTENT REVISION HISTORY ................................................................................................3 1. OVERVIEW................................................................................................................4 2. DRIVER REQUIREMENT ........................................................................................4 3. BLUETOOTH PROFILE SUPPORTED....................
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ACT-BT5701S v2 User’s Manual The Wireless Connectivity Expert REVISION HISTORY Revision History Revision Date Comment 0.1 03/22/2006 • Initial draft version • Modified for configure parameter instructions & added more FAQ 1.0 03/28/2006 • Increased dongle name as ACT-BT5701SM for master • Added detail description for master and slave 1.0.1 04/13/2006 • Modified Chapter 6 Features 1.0.2 08/30/2006 • Added Chapter 12 for LED behavior 1.0.3 12/05/2006 • Modified FAQ 10 2.0 12/
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ACT-BT5701S v2 User’s Manual The Wireless Connectivity Expert 1. OVERVIEW ACTiSYS Bluetooth RS232 adapter brings wireless Bluetooth technology to your RS232 serial equipment, allowing you to eliminate conventional cables. With a maximum range of distance, you are no longer bound to cable length limitations or messy cables. Simply plug in the Bluetooth RS232 adapter to your serial equipment and transfer data to a Bluetooth-enabled device such as a PC or PDA. With no software install
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ACT-BT5701S v2 User’s Manual The Wireless Connectivity Expert 6. FEATURES ! Bluetooth embedded solution for RS232 cable replacement, applications such as industrial remote control devices. ! Configurable baud rate 1.2k ~1843.2k bps. ! True Plug-n-Play; no driver required. ! Customized features support for pairing mode, device name, PIN code. ! Sniff mode available for power saving. ! Supports UART interface. ! Supports RTS/CTS hardware flow control. ! Supports both DCE and DTE de
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ACT-BT5701S v2 User’s Manual The Wireless Connectivity Expert 7.2 Null Modem Connection For Configuring Parameters Figure 2: Null Modem Connection For Configuring Parameters 7.3 Null Modem Connection For Normal Operation Figure 3: Null Modem Connection For Normal Operation Copyright 2005-2006 ACTiSYS Corp. Page 6 of 18 Dec 06, 2006 ACTiSYS Confidential Information
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ACT-BT5701S v2 User’s Manual The Wireless Connectivity Expert 8. FACTORY SETTING PARAMETERS When using ACT-BT5701S v2 with your serial devices, make sure all the settings match on both sides. Otherwise, you may encounter communicating problems. Below figure is the default factory setting parameters of this unit: NOTE: If it requires you to change any of the settings, consult the configuration Chapters 9 and 10 for detail parameters and procedure. Copyright 2005-2006 ACTiSYS Corp
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ACT-BT5701S v2 User’s Manual The Wireless Connectivity Expert 9. CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS Figure 4: Configuration Parameters Window 9.1. UART Format • Baud Rate: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, 230400, 460800, 921600 or 1843200 bps selectable. • Data Bit: 5, 6, 7 and 8 data bits supported • Parity Check: None, Odd or Even. • Stop Bit: 1 or 2 stop bits. • RTS/CTS Flow Control: None, or Enable 9.2. COM Port Select COM1, COM2 or any other COM port you have c
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ACT-BT5701S v2 User’s Manual The Wireless Connectivity Expert • Master or Slave Mode: User can select device as a master or a slave. If you configure it as a Master then you need to assign Slave BD address (Predefined Remote BD Address). If you configure it as a Slave, then there is a “Status” parameter selectable: “Discoverable” or “Un- discoverable”. The default is “Discoverable”. 9.4. Control Flag There are 4 flags to be selected: • Version Included Flag: If enabled, the firm
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ACT-BT5701S v2 User’s Manual The Wireless Connectivity Expert Figure 5: Null Modem Adapter Connect ACT-BT5701S v2 as shown in Figure 6. User has to take care of direction of DB9 null modem adapter. During configuring parameters, black end of null modem adapter should be connected to ACT-BT5701S v2. Please follow the instructions below: ! Connect ACT-BT5701S v2 to black end of Null Modem Adapter ! Give power to DC JACK of ACT-BT5701S v2 through AC to DC power adaptor. ! Connect
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ACT-BT5701S v2 User’s Manual The Wireless Connectivity Expert NOTE: For Normal Operation the null modem adapter must be in reverse direction. Black end should be connected to PC COM port while white end should be connected to ACT-BT5701S v2. Figure 7 shows this connection. Figure 7: Connection For Normal Operation 10.2. Insert the installation CD provided in this package into your PC. It will then automatically run the InstallShield and guide you to install the utility program t
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ACT-BT5701S v2 User’s Manual The Wireless Connectivity Expert 10.4. Then you will see the screen below. Click Finish to complete the procedure. 10.5. Now run utility program ACT-BT5701Sv2.EXE from Start>Programs> ACTiSYS> ACT- BT5701S v2. You will see the following screen: Figure 8: Configuration Utility 10.6. Click “Read Configuration” button and wait for operation completes. It will indicate default configuration. See Figure 9. In this window user has to define parameters as per
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ACT-BT5701S v2 User’s Manual The Wireless Connectivity Expert Figure 9: Read Configuration Complete Copyright 2005-2006 ACTiSYS Corp. Page 13 of 18 Dec 06, 2006 ACTiSYS Confidential Information Version 2.0
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ACT-BT5701S v2 User’s Manual The Wireless Connectivity Expert 10.7. After all parameters have been set, click “Write Configuration” button to save all the settings. See Figure 10. Figure 10: Write Configuration Progress 11. CONNECTION FOR NORMAL OPERATION For normal operation mode, the null modem adapter must be in reverse direction. Black side should be connected to PC COM port while white side should be connected to ACT-BT5701S v2. Please refer to Figure 7 (Connection For
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ACT-BT5701S v2 User’s Manual The Wireless Connectivity Expert 12. LED BEHAVIOR LED CATEGORY LED BEHAVIOR STATUS On Active (Connect) Mode “ACT” LED Flash Fast Data Transfer Mode Flash Slow Stand By Mode On Power on “POWER” LED Off Power off 13. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND SPECIFICATIONS 13.1 Electrical Characteristics Parameter Min Typical Max Unit IDLE Mode Current Consumption 15 20 mA STANDBY Mode Current Consumption 45 50 mA TX and RX Mode Current Consumption 78
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ACT-BT5701S v2 User’s Manual The Wireless Connectivity Expert 13.2 Generic Specifications FUNCTION ACT-BT5701S v2 Standard Bluetooth 1.2 Interface RS232 Master or Slave mode, Stop Bit, Parity Check, Baud Rate, Configurable Parameters Flow Control, BD address & all other parameters shown in Chapter 9 Modulation GFSK Spread Spectrum Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) Dimension (78.6 X 41.2 X 32.8) mm / 32grams 14. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) Q1. What is the Bluet
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ACT-BT5701S v2 User’s Manual The Wireless Connectivity Expert A8. User can give power to DC JACK pin through power adaptor 7.5V @300mA or give unregulated 5 ~ 12 VDC to pin 1 of the male connector of ACT-BT5701S v2. Q9. I am not able to configure the new parameters. A9. Please refer to Chapter 10 and strictly follow the sequence on connection of null modem adaptor, ACT-BT5701S v2, power adaptor and connect to PC. 15. TECHNICAL SUPPORT ACTiSYS has provided an online section of tro
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ACT-BT5701S v2 User’s Manual The Wireless Connectivity Expert 16. CONTACT INFORMATION ACTiSYS Corporation 48511 Warm Springs Blvd, Suite 206 Fremont, CA 94539, USA TEL: +1-510-490-8024, FAX: +1-510-623-7268 E-Mail: irda-info@actisys.com Web: http://www.actisys.com Copyright 2005-2006 ACTiSYS Corp. Page 18 of 18 Dec 06, 2006 ACTiSYS Confidential Information
