Quick Start Guide Bluetooth to Serial Adapter GBS301 PART NO.
Introduction 1. 2. 3. 4.
Operation Start Here! Factory Settings When using the Bluetooth serial adapter with your serial devices, you must make sure that all the settings below match on both devices; otherwise, you may encounter problems communicating.
DIP Switches Switches 1-3 DIP Switches 1, 2, and 3 are used to configure the baud rate. Table 1 Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF Baud Rate 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 230400 460800 921600 NOTE: Most computer serial ports only support baud rate up to 115200. For higher baud rates, you may need to install a high-speed serial card in your computer.
Master Mode If you are interconnecting two IOGEAR Bluetooth adapters, you must set one of them to master and the other to slave. Slave Mode Keep in mind that Bluetooth software applications (like Widcomm) will only be able to discover and connect to slave devices. Therefore, if you are connecting this unit to a serial device to be accessed by a Bluetooth-enabled PC/PDA at the other end, make sure to set the IOGEAR Bluetooth serial adapter to slave mode.
Basic Configuration Connecting Bluetooth serial adapter with Bluetooth-enabled device The Bluetooth serial adapter has built-in dip switches for fast and easy configuration. If you would like to change any of the default settings, consult the Advanced Configuration section in the User Manual.
Step. 1 Set baud rate Using table 1, set the baud rate on the Bluetooth serial adapter by using the on-board DIP switches. Make sure that this baud rate matches with that used by your serial device. If you are unsure what baud rate your serial device uses, please consult the manufacturer of that product. Step. 2 Plug in Plug in the Bluetooth serial adapter to your serial device. If your device has a male RS232 interface, use the included null modem adapter. Step.
Step. 5 Pair and Connect Use your Bluetooth software to search for Bluetooth devices in range. Once the Bluetooth serial adapter is detected, pair to it. If prompted for a PIN code, enter “1234” (without the quotes). Once paired, establish a connection using the Bluetooth serial port profile (SPP). If you’re not sure how to do this, please consult the documentation for your Bluetooth hardware/software. Once you have established a Bluetooth serial port connection, the blue LED will turn off.
Interconnecting two IOGEAR Bluetooth serial adapters When using two IOGEAR Bluetooth serial adapters, there are two methods you can use to pair and connect them: 1 Auto-pairing 2. Back-to-Back Pairing Procedure NOTE: If you have previously paired to the Bluetooth serial adapter(s), make sure to follow the unpairing procedure described in the User Manual before attempting to connect to a new device.
1. Set one serial adapter to Master (Switch 4 = On), and the other to Slave (Switch 4 = Off). 2. Set matching baud rates as needed 3. Power On both serial adapters and wait approximately fifteen (15) seconds s %OXH /(' RQ VODYH DGDSWHU ZLOO VORZO\ EOLQN RQFH every 2-3 seconds) s %OXH /(' RQ PDVWHU DGDSWHU ZLOO UDSLGO\ EOLQN 4. Wait approximately two minutes for the serial adapters to automatically pair and connect 5.
1. 2. Make sure both Serial adapters are TURNED OFF Set one adapter as Master (Switch 4 = On), and the other as Slave (Switch 4 = Off) 3. Make sure to set matching Baud rates on both serial adapters; else they will not be able to communicate. 4. Connect the serial adapters back-to-back, using the included Null Modem adapter 5. Power ON both Serial adapters 6. Almost instantly, the Blue LED will light up and stay solid; this indicates successful pairing 7.
Unpairing Procedure Any time that you want to pair the Bluetooth serial device with a new Bluetooth adapter/device, you must follow the unpairing procedure as indicated below. There are two different methods that you can follow to unpair the Bluetooth serial adapter Method 1 1. Power OFF the serial adapter 2. Change the position of Dip Switch 4 3. Power ON the serial adapter. The LED will blink once, indicating successful unpairing. 4. Power OFF the serial adapter 5.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 15.21 You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 15.105(b) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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