RDL Bluetooth® units can be programmed by the installer using Bluetooth enabled smart phones, tablets or computers equipped with a serial terminal program. The following is an example of a SERIAL TERMINAL PROGRAM for Android devices:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.kai_morich.serial_bluetooth_terminal
Note: RDL is currently unaware of a Bluetooth compatible serial terminal program for Apple® phones and tablets.
As supplied from the factory, RDL Bluetooth units have the following default settings loaded:
Product Name |
RDL_BT_** (** denotes suffix unique to each RDL model) |
|
Program Code |
1234 |
(Code used to program the unit) |
Pair Code |
0000 |
(Code used to pair to the unit, if required by Pair Mode setting) |
Pair Mode |
SIMPLE |
(Mode setting to require or not require a Code for pairing) |
Dim Mode |
NORMAL |
(Mode setting to determine Bluetooth LED intensity, excludes SYNC LED) |
If these values are suited to the installation, no programming is required.
Note: The Product Name is typically changed to help a user identify the correct Bluetooth unit when pairing.
To enter programming mode (do all of the following steps)
1. Pair to the RDL unit.
Note: Pairing instructions are provided on the product data sheet and on the instructions provided with the RDL unit.
2.Open the SERIAL TERMINAL PROGRAM.
3.Connect the SERIAL TERMINAL PROGRAM to the Bluetooth device.
Note: The green LED on the RDL unit’s front panel will glow orange when the terminal program is connected.
4. Wait until ‘~’ prompt is displayed.
Note: The ~ is sent from the RDL unit to the terminal program when the RDL unit is ready to receive the program code.
5.Enter the Program Code.
6.Press and hold 1 second, then release the PAIR button.
Note: If the Program Code entered is invalid, ‘Error!’ and a ‘~’ prompt is displayed indicating the unit is awaiting a retry. After four invalid numeric entry attempts, the blue LED will flash, the unit will restart and un-pair any paired device.
7. RDL_BT V* is displayed upon successful code entry; The programming mode is now active.
Note: V* denotes the firmware version. A ‘~#’ prompt is displayed whenever the unit is awaiting a programming input. Note: Upon entering programming mode, all currently programmed settings are displayed.
While in the programming mode, any of the factory default settings may be changed. This is accomplished through the terminal program by typing the Syntax consisting of a two-character command followed by a colon followed by a valid entry. The opportunity is provided to confirm (Y or N) prior to saving the entry. If an invalid entry is entered, no prompt will be displayed.
Note: If the entry is invalid, ‘Error!’ and a ‘~#’ prompt is displayed indicating the unit is awaiting a retry.
Note: Single character abbreviations may be used for defined input strings as indicated by an underlined character. For example, the letter “S” may be used for SIMPLE in order to shorten the time required to program the unit.
CN-CHANGE NAME
Syntax CN:<name>
where <name> is an alphanumeric string (allowing special characters) with at least 1 character and no more than 32 characters. This changes the name the RDL unit displays to Bluetooth devices for pairing.
Note: Upon successful entry, the RDL unit will restart and un-pair any paired device. It is recommended to “forget” the prior name before re-pairing from the same device.
CC-CHANGE PROGRAM CODE Syntax CC:<program code>
where <program code> is a numeric value with at least 4 digits and no more than 8 digits
This changes the code required to enter the programming mode of the RDL unit via the serial terminal program.
Note: Upon successful entry, the RDL unit will remain in the programming mode.
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