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The first screen that displays shows the current state of the converters settings.

If any settings have been modified by the user following the instructions above, then this list will differ from the default (factory) settings

Selecting option 2 from this menu shows the original factory settings for the product (if viewing for the first time). The one item that will be different for each individual product will be the local device setting. This setting is unique for each individual Bluetooth device in existence and cannot be changed.

Selecting option 3 from this “Settings” menu allows the current user settings to be used to update the “factory” settings, providing some level of protection from losing application configuration settings during a device reset when the reset button is activated.

A warning message will appear to ask the user to be sure that the default settings should be changed. This is not something you really want to do unless you’re sure you have the settings as you want them and are sure you can remember them, as there is no way back from here…

Selecting option 4 from the “Settings” menu above allows the user to restore the device to its default settings. Be sure to take a note of, or print these settings, as you will need to ensure that the next time you attempt to communicate with your converter you use these new settings. Remember that the original factory settings may have been updated using the previous menu.

4.2.7. Disabling Interactive Menu

Some RS232 devices (GPS devices for example) emit a continuous stream of data regardless of whether a cable is connected. When no Bluetooth connection exists, this data can actually appear as commands to the menu and change settings that render the converter inoperable. Disabling the menu, stops the converter being unwontedly re- configured in this manner.

Selecting option 5 from the main menu displays the following Disable Interactive menu.

Selecting ‘y’ or ‘Y’ from this menu means that no further interaction with the menu will be possible until the device has been completely reset to it’s factory defaults by performing a “long” reset from the reset button.

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Contents Product Manual Table of Contents Worked Examples Products and Firmware IntroductionPreamble Changes from earlier versionsBL-521 Physical Product FeaturesBL-730 Configuration features at a glance Product ConfigurationInstalling the Configuration Application Opening the Configuration Application Device Info Using the Configuration ApplicationPort Settings Support/LinksParity Current SettingsBaud Rate Stop BitsClient/Server Connect UsingPIN Code Partner DeviceManual for BL-521 53.doc Copyright Brainboxes Limited Device Name Advanced SettingsDevice Address DiscoverabilityHigh Security ModeSecurity mode for converter as Server receives connections ModeHandshaking Low Power ModeClass of Device Connect SchemeInteractive Menu Default settings Upgrade DeviceAlternative Product Configuration Accessing the configuration menus and commandsConfiguration Menu NavigationMain Menu Communications ParametersBluetooth Parameters Display, Restore and Update Current and Factory Settings Disabling Interactive Menu Upgrading Firmware Command Interface Command Description NameRemote Configuration Resetting the ProductUpgrading your device Manual for BL-521 53.doc Copyright Brainboxes Limited Manual for BL-521 53.doc Copyright Brainboxes Limited Physically connecting to your RS232 device Configuring the communications parametersClient/Server Pair Cable Replacement Connecting converters over BluetoothConfiguration by Windows Application Configuration by Menu Configure and connect the converter Server Connecting to BL-521 from a remote Bluetooth deviceConfiguration by Commands Bluetooth Enable your PCConnect to the Serial Port profile Secure the relationshipConnect your application to the new COM port Worked Examples Custom Factory ConfigurationScientific equipment data logging Reference source not found. Error TroubleshootingReference source not found. for Power requirements Technical SpecificationsStorage and Operating Environment Transmitter Characteristics Receiver CharacteristicsGain Antenna CharacteristicsRadiation Patterns Important Notice for use in France and Italy Regulatory InformationEurope EU Declaration of Conformity Rest of WorldIndex Version History Version Date Author Checked By Comments