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Android application

 

UM1990 

 

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DocID028662 Rev 2 

 

 

Android application 

3.1 

Installing Android application 

1. 

Save the apk in the phone memory. 

2. 

Download a file explorer from Google Play Store; an example is ES File Explorer 
(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en) . 

3. 

Use the file explorer to locate and install the apk on the phone. 

 

 

The application works best on Nexus S, Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 phones and 
tablets. 

 

3.2 

Communication over Bluetooth 

 

Install the Wireless Bridge Android Application on the Android phone 
(WirelessBridge.apk available on st.com) 

 

Once installed, launch the application on the mobile phone as shown in 

Figure 5: 

"Wireless Bridge application"

 

Figure 5: Wireless Bridge application 

 

 

 

If the Bluetooth radio is not switched on, the application asks for permission to switch 
on the radio, otherwise the application will exit.  

 

The figure below shows the Wireless Bridge Application. Click on the settings on the 
Application or on the icon provided on the mobile (depending on the mobile version) to 
connect to the BT module of the Wireless Bridge.  

Summary of Contents for UM1990

Page 1: ...utomation Smart city IoT and industrial applications Figure 1 Wireless Bridge 868 MHz Figure 2 Wireless Bridge The STEVAL IDI004V2 board supports the following communication protocols Wi Fi module 1 W...

Page 2: ...6 4 Configuration utility 14 4 1 Wireless Bridge configuration utility installation 14 4 2 Features supported 16 4 3 Utility usage 16 4 3 1 Home page 16 4 3 2 Wireless bridge settings 18 4 3 3 Node r...

Page 3: ...nsor data from any node in the mesh network 6LoWPAN is accessible through the android application as well as through a Cloud based application at the website http cloudbridge azurewebsites net using t...

Page 4: ...0 4 27 DocID028662 Rev 2 BT Classic module SPBT2632 Bluetooth Classic 3 0 version Embedded firmware including Bluetooth stack and profile SPP and iAP profiles AT commands CE FCC IC TELEC certified Low...

Page 5: ...means the firmware is stuck in a routine which the independent microcontroller watchdog will eventually reset and the firmware will reboot LED D3 Wi Fi indicates Wi Fi communication and flashes whenev...

Page 6: ...s 3 2 Communication over Bluetooth Install the Wireless Bridge Android Application on the Android phone WirelessBridge apk available on st com Once installed launch the application on the mobile phone...

Page 7: ...Bridge application main view A dialog pops up asking the user to scan the BT modules available and select the Wireless Bridge to connect with If the BT module is has already been seen then the user d...

Page 8: ...stays on for as long as the connection between the Bluetooth devices remains live To proceed the user needs to click on the center of the application as shown in Figure 8 Click to proceed Figure 8 Cli...

Page 9: ...nnel Id should be same for both sets of boards The channel ID for the Wireless Bridge board can be set by selecting the channel ID and pressing the Write button To set the channel ID for the Sensor No...

Page 10: ...lects 6LoWPAN nodes the Application lists the nodes connected to the Wireless Bridge as shown in the Figure 10 Channel settings Figure 11 Sensor nodes discovered The user needs to select the node s IP...

Page 11: ...user can also set the time interval for reading the sensor values of the nodes as shown in Figure 12 Sensor nodes data Figure 13 Setting of Interval The application lets you name each sensor node Just...

Page 12: ...Set Alias name Once set the node is represented by its name as shown below Figure 15 Alias name You can choose to show nodes either by their assigned names or their IP addresses If you choose names t...

Page 13: ...Passive Tags The passive tag stores the sensor values for each node If the 6LoWPAN network is not available you can read the values of sensor nodes by selecting NFC Nodes in Figure 16 Different option...

Page 14: ...y The configuration utility is a software application which you can use for initial configuration tasks and debugging the Wireless Bridge 4 1 Wireless Bridge configuration utility installation Figure...

Page 15: ...UM1990 Configuration utility DocID028662 Rev 2 15 27 Figure 20 Enter your information Figure 21 Set the relevant path Figure 22 Installation confirmation...

Page 16: ...eration and subsequent programming of new keys is called node registration Wi Fi Settings allows reading and writing SSID and Wi Fi passwords from the Wireless Bridge Debug Interface in this mode the...

Page 17: ...ort virtual on which your device is connected If you have plugged in multiple devices using STMicroelectronics Virtual COM Port Driver you will need to choose from a list of ports Note that you can on...

Page 18: ...electing the gateway radio button Default selection and clicking Write Now align the NFC antenna of the Wireless Bridge with the sensor node Click the Read button to ensure that the communication is e...

Page 19: ...to the Wireless Bridge The node automatically connects to the Wireless Bridge once powered on You should power on the Wireless Bridge before the nodes during configuration Configured node are the nod...

Page 20: ...re your firewall to allow the application to access the internet The Clear Node Data button clears the Wireless Bridge so if you run this command you must perform the registration again The bin icon o...

Page 21: ...UM1990 Configuration utility DocID028662 Rev 2 21 27 Figure 28 Log data The About button option displays the application information as depicted below Figure 29 About information screen...

Page 22: ...ch 5 1 2 Using DFU through USB This option allows you to update the Wireless Bridge firmware through the configuration utility Ensure that the ST DFU utility http www st com web catalog tools FM147 CL...

Page 23: ...2 23 27 Figure 30 Select the Firmware upgrade option Select Firmware upgrade to show the following window Figure 31 Browse dfu file Browse to the location of the dfu file provided with the package and...

Page 24: ...mware Reset the microcontroller by pressing the SW2 Reset switch 5 2 SPIRIT1 Module U5 The spirit module SP1ML 868 is connected to U5 A reset switch SW2 is provided to reset SPIRIT module firmware A S...

Page 25: ...6 Reference documents 1 Serial to Wi Fi b g n intelligent modules DM00102124 2 SPBT2632C2A data sheet DM00050585 pdf 3 SPIRIT1 868 and 915 MHz Low Power RF Modules preliminary datasheet SP1ML_DS_REV_0...

Page 26: ...1990 26 27 DocID028662 Rev 2 7 Revision history Table 1 Document revision history Date Revision Changes 09 Dec 2015 1 Initial release 21 Dec 2015 2 Updated title on the cover page Added Figure 1 Wirel...

Page 27: ...sers are solely responsible for the choice selection and use of ST products and ST assumes no liability for application assistance or the design of Purchasers products No license express or implied to...

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