Brainboxes RS232 Using the Configuration Application, Device Info, Port Settings, Support/Links

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3.4. Using the Configuration Application

The application will now load. There may be a short delay whilst the device is detected and its current configuration is queried and the appropriate fields are populated.

As a rule, sections on the left-hand side of the application display information about your device. Settings cannot be changed here. Sections on the right-hand side are where settings can be changed as well as viewed.

Useful “tips” are displayed if the cursor is “hover ed” over various fields to help explain those options.

Each section can be expanded to see or change the relevant settings for your BL-521 device

All the settings are described in full detail below.

3.4.1. Device Info

The Device Info section displays the Bluetooth address, name and firmware of the product currently attached.

The local device name field displays the “friendly” name of the device that is connected. This can be changed to any name as required as detailed further below.

Each Bluetooth device in the world must have a unique address Some Bluetooth devices need to know the address of the device they are connecting to. This address is also identified on the label attached to your product.

The firmware loaded onto your connected device is also displayed here. This is provided mainly for technical support purposes, but also allows you to check for available or suitable updates.

3.4.2. Port Settings

The Port Settings section displays the current used port settings for the connected BL-521 i.e. the port settings that were used to open and access the device. This includes the current COM port, Baud Rate, Parity and Stop Bits.

In this section the port that accesses the BL-521 can be opened and closed.

See section 3.3 for more details on the options in this section

3.4.3. Support/Links

The Support/Links section can be used to get more help from Brainboxes should you be experiencing any difficulties.

The Brainboxes Bluetooth Support website and support email address are available in this section.

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Contents Product Manual Table of Contents Worked Examples Introduction PreambleProducts and Firmware Changes from earlier versionsBL-730 Physical Product FeaturesBL-521 Installing the Configuration Application Product ConfigurationConfiguration features at a glance Opening the Configuration Application Using the Configuration Application Port SettingsDevice Info Support/LinksCurrent Settings Baud RateParity Stop BitsConnect Using PIN CodeClient/Server Partner DeviceManual for BL-521 53.doc Copyright Brainboxes Limited Advanced Settings Device AddressDevice Name DiscoverabilitySecurity Mode Security mode for converter as Server receives connectionsHigh ModeLow Power Mode Class of DeviceHandshaking 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 parametersConfiguration by Windows Application Connecting converters over BluetoothClient/Server Pair Cable Replacement Configuration by Menu Server Connecting to BL-521 from a remote Bluetooth device Configuration by CommandsConfigure and connect the converter Bluetooth Enable your PCConnect your application to the new COM port Secure the relationshipConnect to the Serial Port profile Scientific equipment data logging Custom Factory ConfigurationWorked Examples Reference source not found. for TroubleshootingReference source not found. Error Storage and Operating Environment Technical SpecificationsPower requirements Transmitter Characteristics Receiver CharacteristicsRadiation Patterns Antenna CharacteristicsGain Regulatory Information Europe EU Declaration of ConformityImportant Notice for use in France and Italy Rest of WorldIndex Version History Version Date Author Checked By Comments