Anuraco BLE-485 Manual

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BLE-485 Bluetooth Adaptor
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for Windows 7 and 10

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  • Page 1 BLE-485 Bluetooth Adaptor Manual for Windows 7 and 10...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Correct Installation Do’s and Don’ts INSTALLATION AND SET-UP How do RS485 and Bluetooth work? Power Connecting BLE-485 Adaptor to an RS485 device Turning on and off your device Changing batteries Connecting to Windows 7 & 10 Computer Connecting to IOS/Android Device...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    32 hardware devices. It is designed for Modbus communication. Anuracom BLE-485 comes packaged with a PC application to create easy, hands-free connection to RS485 devices and networks. The application sets up a virtual com port to allow existing Windows PC serial software...
  • Page 4 +1.425.820.8221 www.anuraco.com Power The Anuracom BLE-485 remote device is powered with 1 3.6 vdc lithium battery.
  • Page 5: Do's And Don'ts

    DO install Anuracom who will establish a virtual serial port allowing you to use existing serial PC applications and the enclosed USB/BLE 4.0 dongle. DO Register the unit with Anuraco at http://www.anuraco.com/registration/ DON’T Install the unit where the clear antenna window is under water or buried where there is not radio reception.
  • Page 6: Installation And Set-Up

    Installation and Set-up How RS485 and Bluetooth Low energy adaptors work? The Anuracom BLE-485 device is an adaptor that converts a Bluetooth Low Energy radio connection to a RS485 serial connection which allows you to connect hands free to a remote serial device with a RS485 interface.
  • Page 7: Turning On And Off Your Device

    USB port and note the name of the adaptor in the device manager of Windows. 2. Download and install Anuracom utility online at http://anuraco.com/products/ (see Getting Started Guide for installation details). 3. Open Anuracom utility by clicking on the Anuracom logo on your desktop or toolbar.
  • Page 8: Connecting To Ios/Android Device

    3. The Anuracom Utility will open in the lower right hand area of your computer screen. 4. You can scan, view and link to single or multiple BLE-485 adaptors and configure the BLE-485 that you connect to. 5. Once linked to a BLE-485 device, you can establish baud rates, name your specific devices, and enter information about battery changes and LOCK/UNLOCK the device for added security.
  • Page 9: Toolbar Functions

    Once it turns solid green the utility has established a com port and is ready to communicate with your serial PC application. WHEN GREEN: Link to BLE-485 device is established. WHEN BLINKING: No virtual com link has been established. Bluetooth Icon Refreshes Bluetooth connection.
  • Page 10: Main Screen Functions

    +1.425.820.8221 www.anuraco.com Main Screen Function When you’ve established a virtual COMport with your PC, the LINK ICON will turn green and your listed devices are ready to pair and connect with your Bluetooth adaptor. You will see the site name...
  • Page 11: Connection Functions

    Site configuration settings and a lock for Security settings. CONFIGURE (GEAR ICON): Allows you to change certain features of your BLE-485 device such as baud rate, battery change dates and the device name. ** See Device Toolbar CONFIGURE SECURITY (LOCK ICON): Allows you to password protect your BLE-485 device for extra protection.
  • Page 12 +1.425.820.8221 www.anuraco.com Device Toolbar Functions Device Toolbar CONFIGURE DEVICE NAME: Changes the device name. BAUD RATE: Changes Baud rate. PARITY: Changes parity. BATTERY REPLACED DATE: If you change battery, you can note this. *Be sure if you want to update the site...
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    +1.425.820.8221 www.anuraco.com Maintenance The only maintenance on the Anuracom is to replace the battery and insure that the poly cap is not shielded from broadcasting and receiving Bluetooth signals i.e. plant growth or installation conditions change. After first installing a battery you have the option of programming in the install date of the battery or a date when you may want to replace the battery in the future.
  • Page 14: Technical Specifications

    +1.425.820.8221 www.anuraco.com Technical Specifications Bluetooth Technology 4.0+ compliant Sleep, advertise and transmit modes supported Built-in antenna Power Internal battery 2 to 4 vdc External 9 to 24 VDC Serial RS-485 Technology Supports 9600, 19200 and 38400,57600, 115200 baud rates RS-485 2 wire, Data A (-), Data B (+), grd...
  • Page 15: Ordering Information

    10-year storage life. Shipped Ground. 1BL-001 Adaptor for computers without Bluetooth 4.0. Supports Windows XP, 7, 8 and 10 with USB ports. 1C-001 5 pole field mating connector. CONTACT Anuraco Innovation Office 8770 122 Ave NE Kirkland, WA 98033 sales@anuraco.com...
  • Page 16: Limited Warrentee

    +1.425.820.8221 www.anuraco.com Limited Warrantee Seller warrants that the adaptor and software, will substantially perform the functions described in the accompanying written materials for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of receipt. If the adaptor or software does not conform to the foregoing warranty, Seller shall, at Seller’s sole and exclusive option, repair or replace the software and adaptor or...
  • Page 17 Anuracom uses a Bluetooth 4.0+ USB dongle and installs a specific driver for it during the software installation. This creates communication with the Bluetooth chip inside the BLE-485. To install Anuracom correctly, insert Bluetooth dongle into USB port and ignore all self-installed settings from the dongle manufacturer.

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