Multitech MultiConnect BT MTS2BTA, MultiConnect BT MTS2BTA-R Quick Start Manual

MultiConnect™ BT

Serial-to-Bluetooth

Quick Start Guide

®

Adapter

Copyright and Technical Support

MultiConnect BT
Serial-to-Bluetooth Adapter
MTS2BTA and MTS2BTA-R
Quick Start Guide
82010051L Rev. B

Copyright © 2005-2007 by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This

publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior written
permission from Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. makes no
representations or warranty with respect to the contents hereof and specifically
disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. Furthermore, Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. reserves the right to revise this
publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without
obligation of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. to notify any person or organization of such
revisions or changes.

Revision Date Description

A 05/09/05 Initial release.
B 12/10/07 Updated for Bluetooth protocol 2.0. Added more

Trademarks

Multi-Tech and the Multi-Tech logo are registered trademarks of Multi-Tech
Systems, Inc. MultiConnect is a trademark of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Bluetooth
is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All other brand and product names
mentioned in this publication are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.

World Headquarters

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
2205 Woodale Drive
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Technical Support
Country Email Phone

Europe, Middle East, Africa [e-mail] [phone]
U.S., Canada, all others [e-mail] 800-972-2439 or
763-717-5863

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explanation of the MTS2BTA-R source of power.

Serial-to-Bluetooth Adapter

Introduction

This guide shows you how to set up your MultiConnect Adapter. For
detailed information, product specifications, and more, see the User
Guide, available on the MultiConnect CD and the Multi-Tech Web site.

General Safety

The modem is designed for and intended to be used in fixed and mobile
applications.

Caution: Maintain a separation distance of at least 20 cm (8 inches)

between the transmitter’s antenna and the body of the user or nearby
persons. The modem is not designed for, nor intended to be, used in
applications within 20 cm (8 inches) of the body of the user.

Radio Frequency Interference

Avoid possible radio frequency (RF) interference by carefully following
the safety guidelines below.

• Switch OFF the MultiModem when in an aircraft. The use of cellular

telephones in aircraft is illegal. It may endanger the operation of the
aircraft and/or disrupt the cellular network. Failure to observe this
instruction may lead to suspension or denial of cellular services to
the offender, legal action, or both.

• Switch OFF the MultiModem in the vicinity of gasoline or diesel-fuel

pumps or before filling a vehicle with fuel.

• Switch OFF the MultiModem in hospitals and any other place where

medical equipment may be in use.

• Respect restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots,

chemical plants, or in areas of blasting operations.

• There may be a hazard associated with the operation of your

MultiModem in the vicinity of inadequately protected personal
medical devices such as hearing aids and pacemakers. Consult the
manufacturers of the medical device to determine if it is adequately
protected.

• Operation of the MultiModem in the vicinity of other electronic

equipment may cause interference if the equipment is inadequately
protected. Observe any warning signs and manufacturers’
recommendations.

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Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Quick Start Guide

Vehicle Safety

• Do not use your Wireless MultiModem while driving, unless

equipped with a correctly installed vehicle kit allowing ‘Hands-Free’
Operation.

• Respect national regulations on the use of cellular telephones in

vehicles. Road safety always comes first.

• If incorrectly installed in a vehicle, the operation of wireless

MultiModem telephone could interfere with the correct functioning
of vehicle electronics. To avoid such problems, be sure that
qualified personnel have performed the installation. Verification of
the protection of vehicle electronics should be part of the
installation.

• The use of an alert device to operate a vehicle’s lights or horn on

public roads is not permitted.

Package Contents

MTS2BTA (Externally Powered)

• One Serial-to-Bluetooth Adapter

• One antenna

• One mounting bracket

• One power supply

• A set of four self-adhesive plastic feet

• One printed Quick Start Guide

• One MultiConnect CD containing the adapter drivers, User Guide,

Quick Start Guide, AT Commands Reference Guide, Global Wizard
software, and link to Adobe Web site for Acrobat Reader.

MTS2BTA-R (Powered by Pin 6 of an RS-232 Cable)

• One Serial-to-Bluetooth Adapter

• One antenna

• One mounting bracket

• A set of four self-adhesive plastic feet

• One printed Quick Start Guide

• One MultiConnect CD containing the adapter drivers, User Guide,

Quick Start Guide, AT Commands Reference Guide, Global Wizard
software, and link to Adobe Web site for Acrobat Reader.

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