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BA-BLE 5.0 LR
User Manual
ТЕМГ.431213.001 РЭ
Edt. 2022/02-24

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  • Page 1 Technical support: +7 800 777 16 03 (24/7) +7 495 108 68 33 (from 9 am to 6 pm MSK) fmeter.ru support@fmeter.ru BA-BLE 5.0 LR User Manual ТЕМГ.431213.001 РЭ Edt. 2022/02-24...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 2 of 38 CONTENTS ABLE OF ONTENTS CONTENTS OPERATING MODES DESCRIPTION 1.1 Device use 1.2 Datasheet 2 DEVICE CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION General guidelines 2.2 Installation 2.3 BA-BLE configuration via mobile app...
  • Page 3: Operating Modes Description

    OPERATING MODES DESCRIPTION 1.1 Device use Wired BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR (hereinafter - BA-BLE, or Device) is designed to function as a Bluetooth receiver capable of collecting the data received from up to 10 BLE sensors paired with it and of the ID numbers of up to 30 BLE tags saved in its memory - and further retransmitting the...
  • Page 4: Datasheet

    ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR. User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 4 of 38 1.2 Datasheet The main technical specifications are stated in the Table 1 below. Table 1. BA-BLE Technical specs Spec Value Power supply voltage, V 9 ... 36...
  • Page 5 User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 5 of 38 1.3 BA-BLE design The BA-BLE’s design is displayed on Fig. 1. Fig. 1 Bluetooth Base BA-BLE 5.0 LR 1.4 BA-BLE scope of delivery The scope of delivery is stated in the Table 2.
  • Page 6: Device Configuration And Operation

    2.1 General guidelines - BA-BLE must be operated in accordance with the following documents: - “BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR. ТЕМГ.422133.001 РЭ” – BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR User Manual (the present document) - “BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR. ТЕМГ.422133.001 ПС” – BA-BLE 5.0 LR Datasheet...
  • Page 7 ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 7 of 38 dBm; the average value must calculated over the course of 2-3 minutes with engine running and all electronic devices present in and around the cab switched on;...
  • Page 8: Ba-Ble Configuration Via Mobile App

    ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR. User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 8 of 38 Fig. 3 BA-BLE design dimensions and fitting dimensions 2.3 BA-BLE configuration via mobile app To connect and configure the BA-BLE via the Escort Configurator mobile app, do the following.
  • Page 9 ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 9 of 38 Fig. 4 GPS (geolocation) and Bluetooth activated Fig. 5 Location permissions 2.3.4 On the start screen (Fig. 6) select «Sensor Settings» and select the connection type if using an Android OS device (“Bluetooth”...
  • Page 10 ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR. User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 10 of 38 Fig. 7 Selecting connection and device type Fig. 6 Start screen 2.3.5 Next, find the base you need on the list of the detected devices (Fig. 8), alternatively, enter the serial number of the BA-BLE you need to configure into the search box;...
  • Page 11: Connecting And Disconnecting Ble Sensors With Ba-Ble

    ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 11 of 38 Fig. 8 List of available devices Fig. 9 Device’s current data 2.3.7 Once the Device is connected, you will see the menu with its current data (Fig. 10). Here you can pair a new sensor with the BA-BLE by pressing the “+”...
  • Page 12 ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR. User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 12 of 38 Fig. 11 Pairing sensor with BA-BLE by Fig. 10 Pairing sensor with BA-BLE its MAC Fig. 12 Sensor’s MAC address Fig. 13 Sensor successfully paired...
  • Page 13: Data Transmission From Ba-Ble Via The Rs-232 And Rs-485 Wired Interfaces

    ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 13 of 38 2.3.10 To delete a sensor, press and hold on it and swipe to the left, the Remove button will appear on the right, tap on it and the sensor will be deleted (Fig. 14). Next, confirm your action by pressing the Disconnect button (Fig.
  • Page 14 ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR. User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 14 of 38 Fig. 16 Tap on a sensor to configure the Fig. 17 Press ‘RS-232 and RS-485’ transmission of its data via the RS-485/RS-232...
  • Page 15 ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 15 of 38 Fig. 18 Pairs of parameters that can be Fig. 19 Network address 2 selected to transmit transmitted via one network address of the RS- Level and Temperature of the TD-BLE via RS-232...
  • Page 16 ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR. User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 16 of 38 Fig. 21 Example of DU-BLE sensor’s parameters Fig. 20 One pair of parameters and network and network addresses used to transmit them to address used to transmit them...
  • Page 17 ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 17 of 38 Fig. 23 RS-232 mode/format selection, data Fig. 22 Opening RS-232 settings menu transmission interval configuration Data transmission interval is set in seconds (5 seconds by default). If the BA-BLE received a request in the LLS format from an external device via the RS-232, the periodic/active transmission is suspended for the next 10 seconds to avoid any errors.
  • Page 18: Rs-232 Modes With Data Output Examples

    ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR. User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 18 of 38 Fig. 24 RS-232 Modes/Formats After changing any RS-232 settings, be sure to press the Save button to apply the changes. 2.4. RS-232 modes with data output examples Figure 25 displays the list of the modes of periodic transmission of data in the LLS format.
  • Page 19 ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 19 of 38 IMPORTANT! ONLY ONE PAIR OF PARAMETERS PER SENSOR CAN BE INCLUDED INTO THE ASCII STRINGS OUTPUT BY THE BA-BLE IF YOU SELECT THIS RS-232 MODE! Be sure to select:...
  • Page 20 ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR. User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 20 of 38 Fig. 27 Level and Temperature pair activated and to be included into the ASCII string...
  • Page 21 ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 21 of 38 The ASCII string will look similar to the example on Figure 28. Fig. 28 ASCII string example On the left is the list of the sensors paired with the BA-BLE. They are ordered from 0 to 2.
  • Page 22: Total Fuel Reading And Averaged Temperature Reading Of All Td-Ble Sensors In Different Tanks

    ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR. User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 22 of 38 Total fuel reading and averaged temperature reading of all TD-BLE sensors in different tanks This format/mode allows for the BA-BLE to calculate the total fuel reading reported by 2 or more TD-BLE sensors installed in different tanks.
  • Page 23: Average Fuel Reading And Averaged Temperature Reading Of Td-Ble Sensors In The Same Tank

    ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 23 of 38 Fig. 31 ASCII data output example (total fuel level by several sensors and averaged temperature) ATTENTION! For this configuration to work, be sure to save the tank calibration table of up to 50 lines in the TD-BLE’s memory.
  • Page 24 ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR. User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 24 of 38 Fig. 32 Sensor 1 readings Fig. 33 Sensor 2 readings The fuel and temperature readings of the 2 sensors above are averaged. The data output in ASCII is displayed on the Figure 34.
  • Page 25: Data Of Each Sensor Separately

    ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 25 of 38 ATTENTION! For this configuration to work, be sure to save the tank calibration table of up to 50 lines in the TD-BLE’s memory. You need to see the average of the fuel in liters/gallons as by default the sensor transmit their LEVEL reading in units from 1 to 1023 or from 1 to 4095.
  • Page 26 ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR. User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 26 of 38 Fig. 36 Data of all paired sensors (ASCII strings, no LLS format) If you use this mode, be sure to activate the required pairs of parameters by opening every sensor’s settings in the BA-BLE main menu, then pressing on the RS-232 and RS-485 button and switching the tumbler of every pair of parameters you need.
  • Page 27 ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 27 of 38 Fig. 38 Activate the required pair(s) of parameters The structure of the payload (example provided on the Fig. 36): Parameter Sensor’s Parameter Value Delimiter name number (0- type Comma is used as the delimiter.
  • Page 28: Setting And Deleting Ba-Ble's Password

    ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR. User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 28 of 38 The values of parameters are output in DEC! Parameters table: Name Description Size Temperature (-327.53-327.53) 6 symbols (3 integers “.”(dot) and 2 signs) Luminosity (0-100%) З symbols Humidity (0.00-100.00%)
  • Page 29 ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 29 of 38 41). A message informing of the password being deleted (or set) should appear near the bottom of the screen. Fig. 39 Opening Additional features menu Fig. 40 Deleting password...
  • Page 30: Ba-Ble Firmware Update

    ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR. User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 30 of 38 2.6. BA-BLE firmware update To update the firmware of the BA-BLE Device, connect the Device and then tap on the cog sign at the top right corner and open the Additional Features menu (Fig. 42).
  • Page 31 ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 31 of 38 Fig. 44 Tap ‘FW file’ to go find and select the FW Fig. 45 Find and select the FW file on your file Android device...
  • Page 32 ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR. User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 32 of 38 Fig. 46 After Device name and MAC appear, press the Start FW update button and wait for the update to finish If an iOS device is used, first download the file, then copy it to the Escort Configurator app.
  • Page 33 ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 33 of 38 Fig. 47 Download the file, then Fig. 48 Press the share button Fig. 49 Press ‘Copy to Escort’ tap on it...
  • Page 34: List Of Equipment And Software

    ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR. User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 34 of 38 3 LIST OF EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE The list of required equipment and software is stated in the Table 4. Table 4. List of equipment and software Item...
  • Page 35: Service And Shelf Life, Warranty

    ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 35 of 38 4 SERVICE AND SHELF LIFE, WARRANTY 4.1 The manufacturer guarantees the compliance of the BA-BLE Devices with the Technical Requirements ТЕМГ.422133.001 ТУ provided that the customer complies with the storage, transportation and use requirements stated in Device’s Datasheet and User Manual (art.
  • Page 36: Transportation And Storage

    ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR. User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 36 of 38 5 TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE 5.1 The device must be transported in a sealed box or other packaging of the manufacturer’s choice. 5.2 The device, once packed by the manufacturer, can be transported by means of vehicles, trains or air craft over any distances provided that the device is well protected against dirt, precipitations and strong vibrations during the transportation as per the requirements of the ГОСТ...
  • Page 37: Disposal And Recycling

    ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 37 of 38 6 DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING 6.1 BA-BLE Device’s contents (printed circuit board) are not safe for the environment and must be disposed of in accordance with special requirements.
  • Page 38: Appendix 1. Wiring Diagram

    ESCORT. BLUETOOTH BASE BA-BLE 5.0 LR. User Manual 2022.02-24. Page 38 of 38 APPENDIX 1. WIRING DIAGRAM Connecting DEVICE BA-BLE 5.0 LR to the power supply, RS-485 and RS-232 interfaces. Purple/violet – RS-232 RX Green – RS-232 TX Orange – RS-485 A (+) White –...

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