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24  | CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURATION UTILITY 

 

Connections Properties — ACCEPTOR MODE 

 

 

 

Accessibility

 

• 

Not Connectable

: Select to prevent the CSA from connecting to 

other devices. 

• 

Connectable

: Select to allow other devices to connect to the 

CSA. 

• 

Connectable and Discoverable

: Selected by default. 

• 

Only when DTR is asserted by the local host

: Check ONLY IF 

you know that the local host sends DTR (Data Terminal Ready) 
signals. If you are not sure, uncheck the box. 

 

 

Important!  

 

If you check 

Only when DTR is asserted by local host

, the CSA 

will only become discoverable and/or connectable after 
receiving DTR signals from the local host. If you are not sure 
whether your local host sends DTR signals, or if you have 
trouble connecting, UNCHECK this box. 

 

 

Notifications

 

• 

Notify local host of 

Bluetooth

 events

: Selected by default.

 

• 

Do not generate notification: 

Select if your local host cannot 

accept notifications of 

Bluetooth

 events, or if you are not sure 

whether or not your local host can accept them. 

 

Note: Notifications may be useful if you are writing custom software for 
the CSA. Your software would decide how to process notifications. 

Summary of Contents for Socket RS-232 RS-232

Page 1: ...Cordless Serial Adapter with Bluetooth Wireless Technology Instant cable free serial connection for devices with an RS 232 serial port User s Guide...

Page 2: ...STEP 5 Attach CSA to Device 18 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURATION UTILITY 20 Configuration Functions 21 General Properties 23 Connections Properties ACCEPTOR MODE 24 Connections Properties INITIATOR MODE 25 Rem...

Page 3: ...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 acce...

Page 4: ...ocket 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...

Page 5: ...ge 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 warr...

Page 6: ...SA 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 ST...

Page 7: ...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 P...

Page 8: ...ndividual 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 Adapt...

Page 9: ...tility should now report the CSA s firmware version Bluetooth address and friendly name Note If this is your first time using the CSA the utility will report new configuration If you get an error mess...

Page 10: ...tween 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...

Page 11: ...laptop would be initiator Set up the Acceptor 1 In the Device role box select Acceptor Click Properties 2 In the General screen change the Friendly Name if desired For example you may want to enter a...

Page 12: ...are unchecked 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 t...

Page 13: ...SA Set up the Initiator 1 In the Device role box select Initiator Click Properties 2 In the General screen change the Friendly Name if desired For example you may want to enter a name like Socket SPP...

Page 14: ...Uncheck Only when DTR is asserted by local host Notifications Select Do not generate notifications 4 Click on the Remote Target tab In the Connect to field enter the Bluetooth address of the other CS...

Page 15: ...entering all the properties click OK to exit the properties screens 8 Click Write to adapter to configure your CSA with the new settings Unplug the CSA from your computer Now you are ready to proceed...

Page 16: ...and Discoverable Uncheck Only when DTR is asserted by local host Notifications Select Do not generate notifications 4 Click on the Security tab If the other device requires special security settings m...

Page 17: ...Write to adapter to configure your CSA with the new settings 7 Unplug the CSA from the computer Now you are ready to attach the CSA to the device Click Write to adapter Important If you do not click W...

Page 18: ...ata Terminal Equipment DTE devices please refer to the glossary in Appendix C Target Device Type Device Type Examples Additional Hardware Required DCE with female serial port with pinholes Most modems...

Page 19: ...ically try to connect SCENARIO 2 Set up one CSA as passive serial Bluetooth receiver After you attach the CSA your device will be discoverable and ready to accept a Bluetooth connection Perform a devi...

Page 20: ...ens General Connections Acceptor mode Connections Initiator mode Remote Target Initiator mode only Security Port Settings Advanced Acceptor mode only The utility can be accessed by either of two metho...

Page 21: ...Write to adapter Click to physically configure the CSA with the settings entered into the utility Warning Do not remove the CSA during the writing process or you can damage the CSA New Click to enter...

Page 22: ...r you to enter some unique settings e g friendly name security settings for this configuration Enter any necessary settings and click OK This function is useful if you have multiple CSA s and need to...

Page 23: ...lass ADVANCED USERS ONLY If the CSA is in Acceptor mode and the Bluetooth device initiating the connection can only detect and or connect to certain device service classes make the appropriate selecti...

Page 24: ...you check Only when DTR is asserted by local host the CSA will only become discoverable and or connectable after receiving DTR signals from the local host If you are not sure whether your local host s...

Page 25: ...able Only when DTR is asserted by local host the CSA will always automatically try to connect to the target device If the target device is within range you may have trouble using the Socket CSA Config...

Page 26: ...a device discovery Device Discovery 1 Click on the Filter button to select the Bluetooth device and or service class to discover 2 Click Discover The utility will search for Bluetooth devices in rang...

Page 27: ...Settings Select the correct port settings for your remote device IMPORTANT After entering all the adapter properties click OK to exit the properties screen Then click Write to adapter or the CSA will...

Page 28: ...of the Advanced settings DO NOT adjust any of the settings in the Advanced screen unless you are an advanced user and completely understand what you are doing IMPORTANT After entering all the adapter...

Page 29: ...non condensing Storage Temperature 40 to 95 C Serial COM Interface Standard Asynchronous RS 232 Range Approx 10 m open office environment Hardware Compatibility Any device with serial communications p...

Page 30: ...DCD Carrier detect 2 IN RXD serial data from local host 3 OUT TXD serial data to local host 4 OUT DTR Data terminal ready 5 Ground 6 IN DSR Data set ready 7 OUT RTS Request to send to local host 8 IN...

Page 31: ...reme high or low temperatures Do not expose your product to lit candles cigarettes or cigars or to open flames etc Do not drop throw or try to bend the product as rough treatment could damage it Do no...

Page 32: ...dless Serial Adapter in a place with risk of strong vibration Do not use benzene or paint thinner to clean the Cordless Serial Adapter Antenna Care and Efficient Use Do not surround your Cordless Seri...

Page 33: ...sultation with a Socket representative becomes necessary Please contact an authorized Socket service center 1 Examples of RF exposure standards and guidelines ICNIRP Guidelines for limiting exposure t...

Page 34: ...mon kind of DCE Data Terminal Equipment DTE In serial communications a device at the endpoint of the communications path The CSA is a DTE Other examples of DTE are terminals computers protocol convert...

Page 35: ...s used to detect errors in binary coded data remote device The other Bluetooth device that the CSA connects to RS 232 Recommended Standard 232 An Electronics Industries Association standard for asynch...

Page 36: ...rt where the CSA is attached In the ActiveSync connection settings make sure a serial cable connection is not allowed at the COM port where you attached the CSA SYMPTOM The CSA is not communicating pr...

Page 37: ...odreg To submit an email inquiry through the online support system After you register your product you will be presented with an option to submit a problem Click on this option to follow the online pr...

Page 38: ...or reconditioned parts and the returned product becomes Socket s property Socket warrants the repaired or replaced products to be free from defects in material or workmanship for ninety 90 days after...

Page 39: ...ility to use the SOFTWARE even if SOCKET has been advised of the possibility of such damages Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental d...

Page 40: ...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...

Page 41: ...ful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own expense This equipment generates and radiates radio frequency energy To comply with FCC RF exposu...

Page 42: ...20 cm or more between the device antenna and the user s body Canadian Regulatory Wireless Notice Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 thi...

Page 43: ...Socket Communications Inc October 2003 Printed in U S A...

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