Summary of Contents for Sutron 8800-1155
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Page 1: User Manual
BLUETOOTH CORDLESS SERIAL ADAPTER USER MANUAL Part No. 8800-1155 Rev. B 8 April 2005 Sutron Corporation 21300 Ridgetop Circle Sterling, Virginia 20166 TEL: (703) 406-2800 FAX: (703) 406-2801 WEB: http://www.sutron.com/... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction..............1 Ordering information Models 6661-1258-2, 6661-1258-3, 6661-1258-4..1 Overview..............2 Installing and Configuring CSA..........3 Configure CSA for appropriate data logger......... 3 Connecting and using with a SATLINK II........5 Powering the CSA............5 Using a PDA with SatComm..........6 Using a laptop (or PC) with Satlink Communicator...... -
Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The Socket Cordless Serial Adapter (CSA) will eliminate the need for a serial cable between your laptop, or PDA, and Sutron Data loggers. The maximum distance for a connection is 10 meters, depending on any obstacles between the two devices. This makes it easy to work on data loggers that are not easily accessible, such as data loggers installed on a tower. -
Page 6: Overview
OVERVIEW Most new PDAs, and some newer laptops, do not come with a standard serial port, but do come with a built-in Bluetooth device. One of the features available through Bluetooth is a virtual serial connection. This makes it easy to make wireless connections to data loggers, as you only need to purchase an adapter for the data logger side. -
Page 7: Installing And Configuring Csa
INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING CSA The steps required to use the CSA are as follows: Configure software/hardware settings in the CSA Power the CSA Connect the CSA to the data logger Install Bluetooth device on PDA/laptop (if not already included) Running appropriate software PDA/laptop... - Page 8 "Get from adapter" to get the current settings. Once this is done, and the device can successfully get the current configuration, click the "Open" button. Then select the appropriate CSA setup file from the Sutron Software cd: socketSetupSatlink8210.csa for Satlink II or 8210 socketSetupXpert.csa for the Xpert/Xlite...
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Page 9: Connecting And Using With A Satlink Ii
The Security tab provides a way to "secure" the site. This is a simple way to force anyone wishing to connect to the CSA to enter a pin number. Simply check the "Authentication required..." and enter a pin number. If you decide to make these changes, click "OK, then click the "Write to adapter"... -
Page 10: Using A Pda With Satcomm
Using a PDA with SatComm 1. Run the Bluetooth manager on the PDA. 2. Browse Bluetooth devices and make sure you can see the CSA device. 3. Go to the Bluetooth settings screen and scroll to the "Serial port" 4. Note the "Outbound COM port". 5. -
Page 11: Connecting And Using With A Xpert/Xlite
9 (power pin). To use the pin 9 for power, set the COM PORT jumpers to provide +5 volts, then use the Sutron cable Part Number 6411-1567, or a custom made cable (See APPENDIX B). -
Page 12: Using A Laptop/Pc With Xterm
Once the CSA has been configured using the appropriate CSA configuration file, it is ready to be used with the 8210. The CSA must be connected with a Sutron cable part number 6411-1568, or with a custom made cable (See APPENDIX Powering the CSA... -
Page 13: Using A Pda With A Third Party Terminal Program
Using a PDA with a third party terminal program 1. Run the Bluetooth manager on the PDA. 2. Browse Bluetooth devices and make sure you can see the CSA device. 3. Go to the Bluetooth settings screen and scroll to the "Serial port" 4. -
Page 14: Appendix A: Troubleshooting
APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING The Socket CSA provides a status LED to show what is going on, this can be used when communications fail, to see what is going on with the device. When the adapter has power, the LED should begin flashing blue. At other times the LED will flash as described below: •... -
Page 15: Appendix B:custom Cables
APPENDIX B:CUSTOM CABLES Sutron provides two cables for use with the CSA, these are include with the purchase of the -3 and -4 models. If you wish to make these cables yourself, below is the information for doing so. The 6411-1567 is a DB-9 F-F null-modem cable that passes pin 9 through.
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