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- Page 1 Model BX6-BT 6-Channel Bluetooth® Measuring Amplifier Operation manual BX6-BT BX6-BT-OEM...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Digital inputs and outputs ...................... 13 Function of the LEDs ........................13 On/Off, Bluetooth States ......................13 Additional Documentation ......................14 Changelog ............................ 15 Interface Inc. ● 7418 East Helm Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA ● Phone 480.948.5555 ● ● Email: www.interfaceforce.com contact@interfaceforce.com... -
Page 4: Measuring Amplifier Bx6-Bt
There are two different model variants available: The module BX6-BT-OEM with solder pads and the version BX6-BT with housing. The dimensions of the module are only 50mm x 20mm x 17mm. The BX6-BT-OEM has gold- plated solder pads for connecting the sensors, the battery and other I/O functions. For connection, strands with a cross-section of up to 0.09mm²... -
Page 6: More Functions
• The temperature in the device and the battery voltage can be measured • The simultaneous zeroing of all channels can be triggered via a digital input („tare“). • The BX6-BT is protected against vibration by a full encapsulation in a plastic housing. -
Page 7: Software / Communication
To use the Windows program BlueDAQ, e.g., for configuration, the BT driver for SPP must create a virtual COM port whose number should be known (otherwise look in the Windows Device Manager), so that the program can connect to the BX6-BT. Click on the button "Add Channel". - Page 8 LabView © library with wrapper VIs for this DLL. For the use of the BX6-BT in "Bluetooth LE" mode, a Windows app is available. In the Bluetooth LE mode, the BX6-BT is compatible with general BT-LE/GATT apps, e.g. for use with mobile phones.
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Page 9: Current Consumption
After the mode changed from BT-Classic to BT-LE: 0.78 mA After the mode changed from BT-LE to BT-Classic: 1.2 mA The BX6-BT has a built-in battery of 6800 mAh. For example, when logging to SD card with Bluetooth disconnected and data frequency = 10 rows/s (consumption about 60mA), data can be recorded for up to 110 hours. -
Page 10: Pin Assignment Of Bx6-Bt
For the configuration of the inputs to strain gage half bridges or strain gage quarter bridges, solder bridges must be closed. Interface Inc. ● 7418 East Helm Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA ● Phone 480.948.5555 ● ● Email: www.interfaceforce.com... -
Page 11: Pin Assignment Bx6-Bt
With the push key below, the battery charging state can be checked. With the push key above, the measuring core BX6-CPU can be powered on/off (if configured by software) Interface Inc. ● 7418 East Helm Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA ● Phone 480.948.5555 ● ● Email: www.interfaceforce.com... -
Page 12: Strain Gauge Full Bridges
The active strain gauges R3 and R4 are connected to the terminals +Us, +Ud and -Us. The internal half-bridge R1, R2 is activated with a bridge connection from HB to Ud-. Interface Inc. ● 7418 East Helm Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA ● Phone 480.948.5555 ● ● Email: www.interfaceforce.com... -
Page 13: Strain Gauge Quarter Bridge
2-6. With BX6-BT, the cable shield can be connected to 1.8, 2.8, ... 6.8. With the module version it can be connected to the minus pole of the battery or charging connector (Pad 7). -
Page 14: Input For Incremental Encoder
Auxiliary voltage supply for active sensors or encoders BX6-BT-OEM Module BX6-BT Designation Pad No. Digital I/O No. 3,3 V Voltage output (10mA max) Interface Inc. ● 7418 East Helm Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA ● Phone 480.948.5555 ● ● Email: www.interfaceforce.com contact@interfaceforce.com... -
Page 15: Digital Inputs And Outputs
200µA. GSVonOffMode Value Function, if BT connection closed GSVoff BX6-CPU Device switches off GSVon BX6-CPU Device remains on Interface Inc. ● 7418 East Helm Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA ● Phone 480.948.5555 ● ● Email: www.interfaceforce.com contact@interfaceforce.com... -
Page 16: Additional Documentation
Additionally, the BGscript has some own commands that are separately described in BX6bt-commands.pdf. The communication with the BX6-BT in Bluetooth LowEnergy (Gatt) Mode is described in ba-BX6bt-gattservices_en.pdf Available from BGscript version 1.00 Interface Inc. ● 7418 East Helm Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA ● Phone 480.948.5555 ● ● Email: www.interfaceforce.com contact@interfaceforce.com... -
Page 17: Changelog
At channel 1: only Bridges; typos v1_5en.odt 2021/01/20 Clarifications, language issues, updates (SW) v1_6en.odt 2022/05/02 Updated for BX8-BT (preliminary) v1_7en.odt 2022/08/02 reviewed, On/Off Bluetooth States Interface Inc. ● 7418 East Helm Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA ● Phone 480.948.5555 ● ● Email: www.interfaceforce.com contact@interfaceforce.com... - Page 18 Distributor, who will assist you in resolving the problem. If it is necessary to return the product to 'Interface' please include a note stating name, company, address, phone number and a detailed description of the problem.
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