Setting Up Bluetooth Communications; Setting Up Serial Communications - Intermec PB42 User Manual

Setting Up Bluetooth Communications

Setting Up Serial Communications

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The PB42/PB42c contains a Bluetooth radio that allows wireless
communication with a remote device from distances up to
100 m (approximately 328 ft) depending on the Bluetooth range
capabilities of the remote device, environmental conditions, and
obstructions. For the Bluetooth-enabled devices to exchange
data, both devices must establish a connection. Bluetooth
software is always running in the background, ready to respond
to connection requests.
One device (the CK60 or 700) must request a connection with
another device. The second device (the PB42/PB42c) then
accepts or rejects the connection. This miniature network is
sometimes referred to as a "piconet" and can consist of several
Bluetooth-enabled devices.
Each Bluetooth PB42/PB42c has a unique Bluetooth Device
Address (BDA) loaded into its module when manufactured. You
can find the BDA on the certification label located on the
bottom of the printer.
The PB42/PB42c cannot initiate a Bluetooth connection. You
must connect to the PB42/PB42c from a CK60 or 700. Use
Intermec Settings on either device to enable the Bluetooth
settings on the PB42/PB42c. For maximum security, you need
to configure a Bluetooth passcode for the PB42/PB42c. The
default passcode for the PB42/PB42c is "1234."
To set up Bluetooth communications
• Follow the procedure to discover and connect to Bluetooth
devices in your CK60 or 700 user's manual.
You can use a serial cable (P/N 075497-001) to connect the
PB42/PB42c to a PC, a 700, or a CK60. For the CK60, you also
need a snap-on serial adapter (P/N 225-690-xxx).
Before you can establish a serial connection, you need to make
sure that the settings on the PC or CK60 match those of the
PB42/PB42c.
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