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Version 4.16

FirePlug Install Guide

OPERATING MODES

0-Slave Mode - The default mode, whereby other devices can discover and connect to the FirePlug.

1 - Master Mode (SM,1<CR>) Enables outbound connections. To connect, use the “C” command.

2-Trigger Mode (SM,2<CR>) Automatically connects to stored address, when data is received on

local serial port of master.

3-Auto Master Mode (SM,3<CR>) Automatically connects to stored address on power up. If no

address is stored, inquiry is performed until a device is found.

4-DTR Master Mode (SM,4<CR>) Automatically connects to stored address based on the

enabled (active) state of the DTR output signal from PC com port. Automatically disconnects

when DTR is taken away (disabled).

5-ANY Master Mode (SM,5<CR>) Automatically does continuous discovery until it finds a device

to connect to. Does not store any addresses, always picks the first device found (based on

matching the COD set using the SC and SD commands). Uses the DTR signal to initiate discovery,

connect, and disconnect.

NOTE: In all master modes the device will not be discoverable or remote configurable.

LEDs

MODE GREEN LED BLINK

Configuring Fast, 10 x per second

Boot up, Remote Configurable 2 times per second

Discoverable/Idle 1 time per second

Connected On Solid

The YELLOW Led blinks when data is TRANSMITTED or RECEIVED.

Initial Setup

Just plug the FirePlug into any USB port, on Windows, Apple MAC, or Linux PC. Fireplug uses the

FTDI 232RL chip, drivers for this are built in on MAC OS and Linux, and some Windows XP

machines. If not, the PC can automatically search and install the required drivers. Once the driver

installs, you can check what COM port was installed by Using the Device Manager under

Windows. Look under the Ports( COM & LPT) section and you should find a COM port with the

name “USB Serial Port”.

Baudrate

The FirePlug defaults to 115200, no parity, 8 bits, 1 stop. Because data is actually flowing back

and forth over a VIRTUAL COM via the USB port, there generally is no need to change this.

However, some older programs require other baudrates or parity settings. If required, the FirePlug

can be changed to these settings, then rebooted and the new settings will take effect.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Version 4.16 FirePlug Install Guide OPERATING MODES 0-Slave Mode - The default mode, whereby other devices can discover and connect to the FirePlug. 1 - Master Mode (SM,1) Enables outbound connections. To connect, use the “C” command. 2-Trigger Mode (SM,2) Automatically connects to stored address, when data is received on local serial port of master. 3-Auto Master Mode (SM,3) Automatically connects to stored address on power up.
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OTHER PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FROM ROVING NETWORKS Making a Connection FirePlug shows up under Service discovery as “FirePlug-zpdq” where the zpdq is the last 2 bytes of the Bluetooth address. To connect to FirePlug, browse for services, you should see: “SPP on FirePlug-zpdq”. FirePlug uses Bluetooth Serial Port Profile and can be connected to as a Virtual COM port on PCs, Palms, PocketPCs, MACs, Smart Phones, Serial Adapters, Access Points, and other clients.
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COMMAND SUMMARY COMMON PROBLEMS and QUESTIONS: ***SET COMMANDS***stored in flash, and only take effect AFTER reboot My Bluetooth client can see the FirePlug and its serial service, but I can’t connect: This is most likely caused by a security setting on your client. If a pincode is required, the default is “1234”. Some clients have these settings off by default, others have them on.
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NOTES ON OPERATION: Master Modes: There are 5 different master modes which can be enabled: Wake PC on Bluetooth Connection Feature: Another useful feature of the FirePlug is the ability to wake a suspended/sleeping PC or Apple MAC. If a PC or MAC is in suspend/sleep mode, a remote device connecting into the FirePlug will cause the PC or MAC to wake from suspend. 1. Manual Mode. In this mode, the FirePlug makes connections when a Connect Command “C”, is received.