Tecom Co BT3010 Operators Guide

TECOM CO., LTD.

23, R&D ROAD 2, SBIP

HSIN-CHU, TAIWAN, ROC

Version: 0.8 / Issued: 2001/9/15

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Firmware User’s Manual

for

BT3010 Bluetooth Module

(Preliminary for Sample Evaluation Stage)

About This Manual

This manual provides a comprehensive firmware user’s manual for TECOM BluetoothTM
Module BT3010. It has been organized in such a way to make it easy t o follow by users
worldwide. In order to ensure optimal comprehension, the following list provides brief
descriptions of the formatting styles used throughout this manual.

! Commands: Commands are always referred to by using the word “click” before them.

These commands are always shown as bold-faced words. For example, click Next, click
OK, or click Cancel.

! Names of Windows (Dialog Boxes): The names of the windows (also referred to as

dialog boxes) that appear on the PC screen are always referred to in quotes. For
example, the “Setup Complete” window.

! Names of Options in Windows: The names of options to choose from inside the

windows that appear on the PC screen are always referred to in italics. For example,
choose the Yes, I want to restart m y computer now option from the window.

! Notes: In some cases, preparatory or cautionary information is needed before

proceeding onto the next step in an installation process. This kind of information is
provided in the form of notes, which are always referred to in bold-faced and italicized
letters. For example, Note: To access the TECOM Control Panel, the driver must be running.

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Also, make sure the Bluetooth

USB evaluation board is plugged into the notebook.

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Preface

The TECOM BluetoothTM Module BT3010 Manual

This manual contains information regarding the installation, operation, and configuration of

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the TECOM Bluetooth

Module BT3010. Additionally, it outlines the use of the “Firmware

Downloader” and “HCI Test” Application.

The following chapters are included in this manual:

Chapter 1:

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TECOM Bluetooth

Chapter 2:

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Installation” describes the steps for installing the USB driver for TECOM Bluetooth

“Overview” offers a brief description of Bluetooth and the features of the

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Module BT3010.

“TECOM BluetoothTM Module BT3010 USB Driver and Firmware

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Module BT3010 USB Evaluation Board and details of the firmware download procedure.

Chapter 3:

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Donwload” describes the steps for downloading the TECOM Bluetooth

“TECOM BluetoothTM Module BT3010 UART Evaluation Board Firmware

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Module BT3010

UART firmware.

Chapter 4:

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“Updating the TECOM BluetoothTM Module BT3010 Firmware” details the

procedure for updating to a new version of the Bluetooth firmware.

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Chapter 5:

“HCI Testing Procedule” describes how to search for the other Bluetooth

devices and create Bluetooth connections between devices.

Chapter 6:

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Bluetooth

Chapter 7:

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“Software Uninstall” provides detailed steps for removing the TECOM

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Module BT3010 USB driver from the PC.

“Trouble Shooting” answers some problems that might be encountered in

installation and manipulation.

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Chapter 1: Overview

Chapter 1: Overview

About BluetoothTM

Bluetooth is a worldwide standard for the wireless communication of data & voice services
between two devices. Bluetooth technology eliminates wires and cables between both
stationary and mobile devices, provides the possibility of ad hoc networks and delivers the
ultimate synchronicity between all your personal devices.

The Bluetooth wireless technology has been adopted not only by all major players in the
telecom, computer and home entertainment industry, but also in such many other areas as
the automotive industry and health care, automation and toys, etc. - almost all sectors of the
economy.

Features

The TECOM BluetoothTM Module BT3010 provides the following features:

• Compliant with

• Supports USB, UART, and PCM Interfaces

• Evaluation board is available for USB or UART interface

Supports 0 to 20dBm Output Power (Support Class 1, 2, 3)

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Operating distance up to 100 meter s

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• Supports point-to-multipoint connections

• Firmware support up to lower HCI layer

• Supports data rates up to 723 Kbps

Bluetooth Specification V.1.1

Firmware Support

The TECOM BluetoothTM Module BT3010 provides the following software for evaluation &
software development:

• Including firmware for the host control interfaces (for USB, UART interfaces), HCI, and
the link manager, LM. The firmware is provided in the CD-R.

• A firmware donwloader, USB driver (for testing purpose only), and HCI Test program are
available. Note: USB Test driver is only provided for test & evaluation purpose, for

commercial use, please contact third party software providers for solution.

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Chapter 2: TECOM Bluetooth Module BT3010 USB Driver & Firmware Installation

Chapter 2: TECOM Bluetooth Module BT3010
USB Driver & Firmware Installation

Bluetooth Module Evaluation Board for USB I nter f ace System
Requirement

Before installing the TECOM BluetoothTM Module BT3010 USB driver for evaluation, please
make sure the PC or Notebook PC meets the following requirements in order to run the
software properly:

1. Hardware: Pentium Class PC, CPU speed 200MHz or above, wit h USB port .

2. Operating System: Windows 98SE.

Note: For commercialized features requires third party driver & software.

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Chapter 2: TECOM Bluetooth Module BT3010 USB Driver & Firmware Installation

Driver Installation Procedure

Note: Before downloading the firmware to BT3010 Bluetooth Module USB Evaluation Board, the
system needs to install the provided USB driver first and followed by downloading the firmware for
USB interface, then the user shall follow HCI testing procedure to begin the HCI testing.

1. The TECOM Bluetooth Module BT3010 USB Interface Evaluation Board should be
plugged into your PC’s USB port prior to inst alling the driver.

2. The PC automatically detects the device and a window will be displayed to request the
user to install the driver. Please follow the standard hardware driver installation
procedure. When the PC request the user to locate the source of driver files, please find
the CD-Rom which contains the firmware, then go to the directory “USB Drivers”, then

select the filename “bcbtusb.inf” and click Next to complete the driver installation
process.

3. Before using the firmware downloader, the user needs to adjust the device configuration
first to allow the firmware downloader program to download the firmware without creating
the conflict between the default setting of configuration.

4. For changing the device configuration, please go to “
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System

5. The next step is to find “Broadcom Blutonium Composite Device” under the directory
of “Blutonium Devices” and click on the “Content”. Locat e “ Bl utonium Settings” under
the content of “Broadcom Blutonium Composi te Device” then deselect “Download
Firmware”.

6. By completing the above process, the firmware download program is ready to download
the firmware for further testing and software development.

”, then go to “Device Manager” and click on “Blutonium Devices”

Control Panel

” and select

Firmware Download Procedure

1. The TECOM Bluetooth Module BT3010 USB Interface Evaluation Board should be still
plugged into your PC’s USB port prior to downloading the firmware.

2. Please find the directory of CD-Rom w hic h contains the firmware, you will find three files
in the directory,

- BroadcomDownload.exe : firmware download program

- Broadcom_2_2070(USB Loader).hex : Downloader script for USB interface

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BBTFW_2_1_007(USB).hex : firmware script for USB interface

3. Double click on BroadcomDownload.exe to start the program. I

select “USB” and deselect “Send Version Information.”

(as Figure 1)

n the “Mini Driver” box,

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Chapter 2: TECOM Bluetooth Module BT3010 USB Driver & Firmware Installation

Figure 1: Downloader Configuration for USB Interface

4. Then click on “Choose Mini Driver File” to select the appropriate mini-driver. For USB
interface, the user shall select “Broadcom_2_2070(USB Loader).hex” in the
“Firmware” directory.

5. In the “Firmware” box, please select “USB”, “ASCII”, and “On Chip”. Then click on
“Choose Firmware File” to select the appropriate firmware. For USB interface, the user
shall select “BBTFW_2_1_007(USB).hex” in the “Firmware” directory. (as Figure 2)

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Chapter 2: TECOM Bluetooth Module BT3010 USB Driver & Firmware Installation

Figure 2: Downloader Configuration for USB Inter f ace

6. Click on the “Execute Download” button. Status messages should appear in “Status”
window as the download procedure progress.

7. When the download is complete, click “Quit” to exit the program and the system is ready
for further HCI testing or software development.

8. For HCI testing procedure, please go directly to “Chapter 5: HCI Testing Procedure”

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Chapter 3: TECOM Bluetooth Module BT3010 UART Firmware Download

Chapter 3: TECOM Bluetooth Module BT3010
UART Firmware Download

Firmware Download Procedure

1. The TECOM Bluetooth Module BT3010 UART Interface Evaluation Board should be
powered up by 5V AC Adapter and plugged into your PC’s COM port prior to
downloading the firmware.

2. Please find the directory of CD-Rom w hic h contains the firmware, you will find three files
in the directory,

- BroadcomDownload.exe : firmware download program

- BBTMD_2_2_040(UART Loader 115200).hex : Downloader script for UART

interface

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BBTFW_2_1_003(UART).hex : firmware scr ipt for UART interface

3. Double click on BroadcomDownload.exe to start the program; in the “Mini Driver” box,
select “Serial” and select a serial port “COM1”. (as Figure 3)

Figure 3: Downloader Configuration for UART Interface

4. Then click on “Choose Mini Driver File” to select the appropriate mini-driver. For UART
interface, the user shall select “BBTMD_2_2_040(UART Loader 115200).hex” in the
“Firmware” directory.

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