Socket Mobile Cordless Serial Adapter User Manual

Cordless Serial Adapter with

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

Instant cable-free serial connection for devices with an RS-232 serial port

User’s Guide

July 2005 Document # 6410-00207 C

Copyright Notice

Socket, the Socket logo and Battery Friendly are registered trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. Cordless Serial Adapter with Bluetooth Wireless Technology is a trademark of Socket Communications, Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logo are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Socket Communications, Inc. is under license. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders.

The Cordless Serial Adapter with Bluetooth Wireless Technology includes technology licensed under United States Patent Nos. 4,543,450, 4,603,320, 4,686,506, and 4,972,470.

Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the permission of Socket Communications is expressly prohibited. Please be aware that the products described in this manual may change without notice.

Feel free to contact SOCKET COMMUNICATIONS at:

Socket Communications, Inc.

37400 Central Court Newark, CA 94560

Other than the above, Socket Communications can assume no responsibility for anything resulting from the application of information contained in this manual.

Socket Communications requests that you refrain from any applications of the Socket Cordless Serial Adapter that are not described in this manual. Please refrain from disassembling the card. Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty.

You can track new product releases, software updates and technical bulletins by visiting Socket’s web page at:

www.socketcom.com.

Table of Contents

1 | INTRODUCTION 4 2 | SETUP 6

STEP 1: Install the Software 6 STEP 2: Attach the CSA to the Computer 8 STEP 3: Prepare Communications Settings 8 STEP 4: Configure the CSA 9

Set up a CSA pair for cable replacement. 12 Set up a CSA as passive serial Bluetooth receiver. 18

STEP 5: Attach CSA to Device 21

3 | CONFIGURATION UTILITY 23

Configuration Functions 24 General Properties 26 Connections Properties — ACCEPTOR MODE 27 Connections Properties — INITIATOR MODE 28 Remote Target (Initiator only) 30 Port Settings 32 Advanced (Acceptor only) 33

Limited Warranty 44 Limited Software Warranty 45 Regulatory Compliance 46

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION | 3

1 | Introduction

Overview

Socket’s Cordless Serial Adapter (CSA) with Bluetooth Wireless Technology eliminates your conventional RS-232 serial cable, providing an easy-to-use, invisible connection with superior freedom of movement. This tiny adapter allows any device with a standard 9-pin serial port to communicate wirelessly. You can communicate with another CSA or other Bluetooth enabled devices such as a laptop computer, PDA or mobile phone. Take advantage of Personal Area Networking quickly and easily.

You don't need to install any drivers on the host device — just plug the CSA into the 9-pin serial port on your industrial equipment and wirelessly download the information you need to any Bluetooth enabled notebook, Pocket PC, Palm or Mac OS device. Reduce costs by decreasing cycle times for equipment maintenance and servicing through easier access to serial ports in difficult or dangerous-to-access areas. Do you have cabled connections you would like to replace with a cordless solution? Attach a CSA on each side, and make bulky cables a thing of the past.

The CSA communicates over the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile. The adapter can be powered from either the included AC power adapter or from the host device over Pin 9 on the CSA.

Common Usage Scenarios

Scenario 1: Set up a CSA pair as serial cable replacement.

Scenario 2: Set up the CSA as a passive serial Bluetooth receiver.

Example: Replace your printer cable with a wireless Bluetooth connection between your laptop and printer.

Example: Use the CSA to Bluetooth enable industrial equipment, which you can then control and monitor from a Bluetooth enabled Pocket PC.

Custom versions of the CSA are available to OEMs. For more information,

contact:

developers@socketcom.com.

Notes:

• The Cordless Serial Adapter was not designed to Bluetooth enable your

computer for ActiveSync.

• The Cordless Serial Adapter was designed for use with industrial serial

equipment only. Because of power requirements, custom drivers, and custom serial communication protocols, the Cordless Serial Adapter is not intended for use with some consumer serial devices, including but not limited to: 56k modems, cellular phone data cables, digital camera data cables, joysticks, keyboards, mice, Pocket PC cradles, scanners, etc.

About the Software

Socket’s Cordless Serial Adapter Configuration Utility is an easy-to-use Windows application that lets you to reprogram many of the default settings on your CSA. You have the freedom to custom configure settings to match your individual needs. The utility runs under Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000 or XP

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Software updates:

www.socketcom.com/support/support_cordless.asp

Developers: To use a terminal device to manually reprogram the CSA via AT commands, please refer to the Socket Cordless Serial Command Set in the Docs folder on the installation CD.

Product Registration

Socket highly recommends that all users register their Socket products. Registered users receive priority for technical support, product updates, and special offers. Register online at:

www.socketcom.com/prodreg

Package Contents

• Socket Cordless Serial Adapter with Bluetooth Wireless Technology

• 9-pin female/female null modem

• AC power adapter

• Socket Cordless Serial Adapter Installation CD

• Quick Start Guide with warranty and copyright information

Windows 95 v4.00.950B; Windows 98SE

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 5

2 | Setup

This chapter covers the setup procedure for the Cordless Serial Adapter with Bluetooth Wireless Technology. Please note that no drivers are necessary, so the only software you need to install is the CSA Configuration Utility.

Setup Summary

STEP 1. Install the software. STEP 2: Attach the CSA to your computer. STEP 3. Prepare communications settings. STEP 4: Configure the CSA. STEP 5: Attach CSA to device.

STEP 1: Install the Software

1. Insert the Socket Cordless Serial Adapter CD.

2. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD-ROM drive.

In the CD, click on SETUP.EXE.

3. The Cordless Serial Adapter Setup Center will begin. Follow the screens

to install the software. In the Main Page, click Install Utility Software.

4. In the next screen, click Configuration Utility.

5. In the File Download screen, click Open.

6. Follow the instructions on your screen to install the software.

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STEP 2: Attach the CSA to the Computer

1. Attach the Cordless Serial Adapter (CSA) to the serial port of the

computer you just installed the software on.

2. Determine the COM port number where you just attached the CSA.

• Click Start | Control Panel | System.

• Click on the Hardware tab. Click on the Device Manager button.

• In the list, click on Ports. The Communications Port should be listed

with its COM number.

3. Use the AC adapter to connect the CSA to a power outlet.

Alternatively, the CSA can draw power off of Pin 9 of your computer’s serial port if supported.

4. When the adapter has power, the LED should begin flashing blue.

Flash Rate Meaning

Once per 2 seconds Not discoverable Twice per 2 seconds Waiting to connect Three times per 2 seconds Connected

STEP 3: Prepare Communications Settings

Find out what communications settings you need to connect your devices. The necessary settings may include the following (only some may apply):

• Bluetooth address of the device you wish the CSA to connect to

• Baud rate, data bits, parity, stop bits, flow control

• Does the local host send DTR signals?

• Does the local host accept notifications of Bluetooth events?

• Security settings (e.g., PIN, encryption, etc.)

• Bluetooth device/service classes detectable by the remote device

• Advanced users only: page scan timing, inquiry scan timing, sniff mode

parameters

STEP 4: Configure the CSA

Socket’s Cordless Serial Adapter Configuration Utility lets you reprog ram the default settings on the CSA for Bluetooth. You can custom configure settings to match your individual needs.

Preliminary Configuration

1. Open the utility, by doing either of the following:

• Click on the icon on your desktop.

• Go to Start | Programs | Cordless Serial Adapter.

2. The Cordless Serial Adapter Configuration Utility will appear. Click on

the COM port button.

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Click COM port.

3. In the screen that appears, select the COM port number where the CSA

is attached to your computer. Click OK.

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4. In the Configuration box, the current configuration should be reported

as no configuration loaded. To verify that you have properly connected, click Get from adapter. The utility should now report the CSA’s firmware version, Bluetooth address and friendly name.

Click

Get from adapter.

Note:

• If this is your first time using the CSA, the utility will report “new

configuration.”

• If you get an error message reporting communications problems,

make sure the CSA is pushed all the way into the serial port, and make sure you chose the correct COM port in the previous step.

5. Now you are ready to enter the Device role and properties. The

appropriate settings will vary depending on what device(s) you are using and how they can communicate. The following pages will include instructions for two of the most common scenarios:

• Scenario 1: Set up a CSA pair as serial cable replacement.

Example: Replace a printer cable with a wireless Bluetooth connection between your laptop and printer.

• Scenario 2: Set up one CSA as a passive serial Bluetooth receiver.

Example: Use the CSA to Bluetooth enable industrial equipment, which you can then control and monitor from a Bluetooth enabled Pocket PC.

Notes:

• If you have another scenario, refer to Chapter 3 for instructions on each

properties page.

• Make sure you manually configure your baud rate and other settings in

any third-party applications used with the CSA. Auto-detect and Plug and Play functions are not reliable with Bluetooth, and the CSA may not work properly unless you manually enter the correct settings.

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SCENARIO 1: Set up a CSA pair for cable replacement.

To set up a pair of Cordless Serial Adapters as serial cable replacement, one CSA must be an acceptor, and the other an initiator (e.g., in the previous example, the printer would be acceptor, and the laptop would be initiator).

¾ Set up the Acceptor

1. In the Device role box, select Acceptor. Click Properties.

Select Acceptor.

Click Properties.

2. In the General screen, change the Friendly Name if desired. For example,

you may want to enter a name like “Socket CSA-Acceptor.” Note the Bluetooth Address of this CSA. You will need it to configure the initiator.

Write down the

If desired, change the

Friendly Name.

Bluetooth Address. You will need it while configuring the other CSA.

3. Click on the Connections tab. Enter the following settings:

• Accessibility: Select Connectable

• Uncheck Only when DTR is asserted by local host

• Notifications: Select Do not generate notifications

Select Connectable.

Select

Do not generate notifications.

Uncheck.

4. Click on the Security tab. Make sure all boxes are

unchecked.

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5. Click on the Port Settings tab. Enter the appropriate settings for your

devices and applications. Do not change any default settings in the Advanced screen. Afterwards, click OK to exit the properties screens.

Important! Be sure to set the

baud rate to match that of the local host serial port!

You must also enter the same baud rate in any third party applications used with the CSA!

6. Click Write to adapter to configure your CSA with the new settings.

Important!

Click

Write to adapter.

If you do not click Write to adapter, the CSA will not be configured w the new settin

7. Unplug the CSA from the computer. Now you are ready to configure the

second CSA.

ith

gs!

¾ Set up the Initiator

1. In the Device role box, select Initiator. Click Properties.

Select Initiator.