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Socket Cordless Serial Adapter User Manual

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  • Page 1 Cordless Serial Adapter with ® Bluetooth Wireless Technology Instant cable-free serial connection for devices with an RS-232 serial port User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Communications, Inc. dba Socket Mobile, Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logo are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Socket Mobile, Inc. is under license. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 | INTRODUCTION 2 | SETUP STEP 1: Install the Software STEP 2: Attach the CSA to the Computer STEP 3: Prepare Communications Settings STEP 4: Configure the CSA STEP 5: Attach CSA to Device 3 | CONFIGURATION UTILITY Configuration Functions General Properties Connections Properties —...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1 | Introduction Overview The Cordless Serial Adapter (CSA) with Bluetooth Wireless Technology eliminates your conventional RS-232 serial cable, providing an easy-to-use, invisible connection with superior freedom of movement. This tiny adapter allows any device with a standard 9-pin serial port to communicate wirelessly.

  • Page 5: About The Software

    Custom versions of the CSA are available to OEMs. For more information, contact the Socket OEM Group at: www.socketmobile.com/contact. Notes: • The Cordless Serial Adapter was not designed to Bluetooth enable your computer for ActiveSync. • The Cordless Serial Adapter was designed for use with industrial serial equipment only.

  • Page 6: Setup

    2. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD-ROM drive. In the CD, click on SETUP.EXE. 3. The Cordless Serial Adapter Setup Center will begin. Follow the screens to install the software. In the Main Page, click Install Utility Software.
  • Page 7 4. In the next screen, click Configuration Utility. 5. In the File Download screen, click Open. 6. Follow the instructions on your screen to install the software. CHAPTER 2: SETUP...

  • Page 8: Step 2: Attach The Csa To The Computer

    STEP 2: Attach the CSA to the Computer 1. Attach the Cordless Serial Adapter (CSA) to the serial port of the computer you just installed the software on. 2. Determine the COM port number where you just attached the CSA.

  • Page 9: Step 4: Configure The Csa

    1. Open the utility, by doing either of the following: • Click on the icon on your desktop. • Go to Start | Programs | Cordless Serial Adapter. Cordless Serial Adapter 2. The Cordless Serial Adapter Configuration Utility will appear. Click on the COM port button. Click COM port.
  • Page 10 4. In the Configuration box, the current configuration should be reported as no configuration loaded. To verify that you have properly connected, click Get from adapter. The utility should now report the CSA’s firmware version, Bluetooth address and friendly name. Click Get from adapter.
  • Page 11 5. Now you are ready to enter the Device role and properties. The appropriate settings will vary depending on what device(s) you are using and how they can communicate. The following pages will include instructions for two of the most common scenarios: •...
  • Page 12 Properties. 2. In the General screen, change the Friendly Name if desired. For example, you may want to enter a name like “Socket CSA-Acceptor.” Note the Bluetooth Address of this CSA. You will need it to configure the initiator. Write down the Bluetooth Address.
  • Page 13 3. Click on the Connections tab. Enter the following settings: • Accessibility: Select Connectable • Uncheck Only when DTR is asserted by local host • Notifications: Select Do not generate notifications Select Connectable. Uncheck. Select Do not generate notifications. 4. Click on the Security tab. Make sure all boxes are unchecked. CHAPTER 2: SETUP...
  • Page 14 5. Click on the Port Settings tab. Enter the appropriate settings for your devices and applications. Do not change any default settings in the Advanced screen. Afterwards, click OK to exit the properties screens. Important! Be sure to set the baud rate to match that of the local host serial port!
  • Page 15 1. In the Device role box, select Initiator. Click Properties. Select Initiator. Click Properties. 2. In the General screen, change the Friendly Name if desired. For example, you may want to enter a name like “Socket CSA-Initiator.” CHAPTER 2: SETUP...
  • Page 16 3. Click on the Connections tab. Enter the following settings: • Accessibility: Select Connect automatically Uncheck Only when DTR is asserted by local host • Notifications: Select Do not generate notifications Select Connect automatically. Uncheck. Select Do not generate notifications. 4.
  • Page 17 5. Click on the Security tab. Make sure all boxes are unchecked. 6. Click on the Port Settings tab. Enter the appropriate settings for your devices and applications. All the settings should be the same as the CSA set up as Acceptor. 7.
  • Page 18 SCENARIO 2: Set up a CSA as a passive serial Bluetooth receiver. 1. In the Device role box, select Acceptor. Click Properties. Select Acceptor. Click Properties. 2. In the General screen, change the Friendly Name if desired.
  • Page 19 3. Click on the Connections tab. Enter the following settings: • Accessibility: Select Connectable and Discoverable • Uncheck Only when DTR is asserted by local host • Notifications: Select Do not generate notifications Select Connectable Uncheck. Discoverable. Select Do not generate notifications.
  • Page 20 5. Click on the Port Settings tab. Enter the appropriate settings for your devices and applications. Do not change any of the default settings in the Advanced screen. Afterwards, click OK to exit the properties screens. Important! Be sure to set the baud rate to match that of the local host serial...

  • Page 21: Step 5: Attach Csa To Device

    STEP 5: Attach CSA to Device After configuring the CSA, now you are ready to attach it to the serial port of your target device. Assemble correct hardware to attach CSA. Depending on the type of target device you are using and what type of serial port it has, you may or may not need to use additional hardware to correctly attach and communicate via the CSA.
  • Page 22 CSA connects either automatically or with manual initiation. Depending on how your configured the CSA, it may automatically connect with the remote device, or you may need to manually initiate a connection. In the previous scenarios, the following should happen: SCENARIO 1: Set up a CSA pair for cable replacement.

  • Page 23: Configuration Utility

    3 | Configuration Utility This chapter explains how to use the Cordless Serial Adapter Configuration Utility. Besides covering the basic configuration functions, this chapter will also explain how to use each property screen. The utility includes the following properties screens: •...

  • Page 24: Configuration Functions

    Configuration Functions Get from adapter: Click to read the configuration currently written to the CSA. You can read the current configuration and modify the settings if desired. Checking to see if a configuration can be read is also a good method for verifying that the CSA is properly attached and ready to have a configuration written to it.
  • Page 25 Replicate: Click to make a copy of the current configuration. A screen will appear for you to enter some unique settings (e.g., friendly name, security settings) for this configuration. Enter any necessary settings and click OK. This function is useful if you have multiple CSA’s and need to configure them all with the same settings.

  • Page 26: General Properties

    General Properties The General properties page displays general device identification, device class, and service class information. This page appears for both acceptor and initiator modes. Friendly Name: If desired, enter a new name. For example, you may want the friendly name to reflect which device you plan to attach it to. Class of Device/Service Class: ADVANCED USERS ONLY! If the CSA is in Acceptor mode, and the Bluetooth device initiating the connection can only detect and/or connect to certain device/service...

  • Page 27: Connections Properties - Acceptor Mode

    Connections Properties — ACCEPTOR MODE Accessibility • Not Connectable: Select to prevent the CSA from connecting to other devices. • Connectable: Select to allow other devices to connect to the CSA. • Connectable and Discoverable: Selected by default. • Only when DTR is asserted by the local host: Check ONLY IF you know that the local host sends DTR (Data Terminal Ready) signals.

  • Page 28: Connections Properties - Initiator Mode

    CSA will always automatically try to connect to the target device. If the target device is within range, you may have trouble using the Socket CSA Configuration Utility, because the CSA has already connected to the target device. If you are experiencing these problems, move the target device about 10-30 meters away (outside the Bluetooth range), in order to break the connection.
  • Page 29 Notifications • Notify local host of Bluetooth events: Select ONLY IF you know your local host can accept notifications of Bluetooth events. Some devices cannot accept such notifications and will malfunction. • Do not generate notification: Select if your local host cannot accept notifications of Bluetooth events, or if you are not sure whether or not your local host can accept them.

  • Page 30: Remote Target (Initiator Only)

    Remote Target (Initiator only) You have two options for identifying the remote device (the device you wish the CSA to connect to): OPTION 1: If you know the Bluetooth Address or friendly name of the remote device, simply type it in the Connect to: field. OPTION 2: If you do not know the Bluetooth Address or friendly name of the remote device, perform a device discovery:...
  • Page 31 2. Click Discover… The utility will search for Bluetooth devices in range. 3. In the Discovered devices field, click on the Bluetooth address of the device you wish the CSA to connect to. It should appear in the Connect to: field. Note: If you do not know the Bluetooth address or friendly name of the remote device, perform the device discovery with the remote device on, then with the device off, to determine the correct Bluetooth address or...

  • Page 32: Port Settings

    Port Settings Select the correct port settings for your remote device. IMPORTANT! After entering all the adapter properties, click OK to exit the properties screen. Then click Write to adapter, or the CSA will not be configured with the new settings!

  • Page 33: Advanced (Acceptor Only)

    Advanced (Acceptor only) Important! It is beyond the scope of this User’s Guide to explain the effects of the Advanced settings. DO NOT adjust any of the settings in the Advanced screen unless you are an advanced user and completely understand what you are doing! IMPORTANT! After entering all the adapter properties, click OK to exit the properties screen.

  • Page 34: A | Specifications

    Serial COM Interface Standard: Asynchronous RS-232 Range: Approx. 10 m (open office environment) Hardware Compatibility: Any device with serial communications port. Software Included: Socket Cordless Serial Adapter Configuration Utility Software Compatibility: COM port Software Operating System Support: Windows 95 v4.00.950B, 98SE, Me, 2000, XP...
  • Page 35 Pin Assignments Pin # Direction Function DCD — Carrier detect RXD serial data from local host TXD serial data to local host DTR Data terminal ready Ground DSR Data set ready RTS Request to send to local host CTS Clear to send from local host Optional power input (3.3 to 5.0 Vdc) Power Mechanisms: The CSA operates from DC power and can be powered via one of two...

  • Page 36: B | Safety And Usage Tips

    • Changes or modifications of this product, not expressly approved by Socket, may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. • The Cordless Serial Adapter is susceptible to physical damage. Do not exert excessive force on it, or permanent damage can occur! •...
  • Page 37 • Do not use the unit near a microwave oven or in areas where there is a risk of electrical shock, static electricity or electromagnetic interference. • Do not use the Cordless Serial Adapter in a place with risk of strong vibration.
  • Page 38 Radio Frequency Exposure Your Cordless Serial Adapter is a radio transmitter and receiver. When in operation, it communicates with a Bluetooth enabled computer, printer or other device by receiving and transmitting radio frequency (RF) magnetic fields in the frequency range 2400 to 2500 MHz. The output power of the radio transmitter is 0.001 Watt.

  • Page 39: C | Glossary

    Bluetooth and how it works, read Socket’s technology briefs online at: www.socketmobile.com/support/information-center COM port A serial communications port Socket Cordless Serial Adapter with Bluetooth Wireless Technology D, E data bit Bits that contain information, as opposed to bits used for...
  • Page 40 encryption The encoding of data to make it unreadable by unauthorized users F, G, I female serial port A serial port with pinholes flow control The control of transmission between communications devices, to make sure the sender does not send data until the receiver is ready to receive it friendly name A name you can assign to a Bluetooth enabled device,...
  • Page 41 by the Bluetooth SIG. For two Bluetooth enabled devices to interoperate in serial communications, both devices must have this profile service class The type of service that a Bluetooth enabled device can provide to other Bluetooth enabled devices stop bit In serial communications, where each bit of the message is transmitted in sequence, stop bits are extra "1"...

  • Page 42: D | Troubleshooting

    Appendix D Troubleshooting SYMPTOM: The Configuration Utility is not working properly (e.g., I cannot read the settings from the CSA) and/or I get an error message that says “Unable to open the COM port.” POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION The CSA is not attached properly to Properly insert the CSA, pushing it into your computer.

  • Page 43: E | Technical Support

    Appendix E Technical Support If you have trouble installing or using the Cordless Serial Adapter with Bluetooth Wireless Technology, Socket has two technical support resources to help you. Please note that technical support is available in English only. 1. Socket On-Line Support (SOS)

  • Page 44: Limited Warranty

    Incompatibility is not a defect covered by Socket’s warranty. During the warranty period, Socket will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product at no charge when furnished with proof of retail purchase, provided that you deliver the product to Socket or to an authorized Socket Service Center.

  • Page 45: Limited Software Warranty

    90 days from the date of delivery of the SOFTWARE. CUSTOMER REMEDIES. SOCKET’S entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at SOCKET’S option, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) replacement of the SOFTWARE which does not meet SOCKET’S Limited Warranty and which is returned to SOCKET with a copy of your receipt.

  • Page 46: Regulatory Compliance

    Regulatory Compliance The Socket Cordless Serial Adapter with Bluetooth Wireless Technology is designed to be compliant with the rules and regulations in locations where they are sold and will be labeled as required. This product is type approved — users are not required to obtain license or authorization before using.
  • Page 47 To comply with Industry Canada RF exposure compliance requirements, the following antenna installation and device operating configurations must be satisfied: “The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population;...
  • Page 48 Note that the radio frequency band used by this equipment has not been harmonized in all the EU. Applicable area (nation): Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, United Kingdom Product Disposal Your device should not be placed in municipal waste.
  • Page 49 5/2007 Printed in U.S.A.

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