Brainboxes BL-830, BL-819 manual Troubleshooting

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12. Troubleshooting

12. Troubleshooting

In the rare occasion that you experience difficulties using this product, please read the following suggestions from the table below before contacting our support team.

Symptom

Description

 

 

Data doesn’t seem to be

This is normally the result of the

received by the product, but

product being configured as requiring

seems to be sent by it (e.g. data

RTS/CTS handshaking, but being

only travelling in one direction)

plugged into a device which does not

 

support it.

Interaction with the menu

This is normal operation when the

appears slow and unresponsive,

product is in Client mode. The product

but data does show eventually.

is using most of its processor cycles

 

to try and find and connect to a

 

remote device.

Cannot interact with the menu

There are a number of scenarios

 

where this might happen…

 

1. A Bluetooth connection is made

 

2. The Product has failed to initialise

 

correctly (perhaps if the power

 

adapter has been attached whilst

 

switched on).

 

3. Incorrect communication

 

parameters selection.

 

4. Incorrect Wiring configuration

Firmware upgrade (DFU Wizard)

1.

Product not connected

fails

2.

Product not configured for upgrade

Solution

Switch off the RTS/CTS handshaking by putting the device into upgrade mode and using the Upgrade Wizard

Reconfigure the product to Server mode whilst attempting to configure other options

1.No interaction with the menu is possible when a Bluetooth connection is present. Break the connection to restore access to the menu.

2.Switch the power off then on again.

3.Change the communication settings in your terminal application to match those of the devices settings. If you have forgotten or lost these settings, then the device can be restored to its factory settings by performing a long reset. Check your devices wiring and handshake configuration requirements

1.Connect your Adapter to a suitable port on your PC and connect the power.

2.Follow instructions in above sections for preparing for upgrade

Manual for BL-819 / 830

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Contents BL-819 VersionRS232 Bluetooth Adapters Product Manual2.1. BL-819 13. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 11. CUSTOM FACTORY CONFIGURATION12. TROUBLESHOOTING 14. REGULATORY INFORMATION1.2. Products and Firmware 1. Introduction1.1. Preamble 2.3. BL- 819 / 830 Power Options 2. Physical Product Features2.2. Comparison of BL-819 and BL-830 Features 2.1. BL-8193.2. Installing the Configuration Applications 3. Product Configuration3.1. Configuration features at a glance Page 7 of 3.3. Opening the Configuration Applications3.4. Using the Configuration Wizard There are two types of handshaking RTS/CTS and DTR/DSR The Low power modes can be turned on or off here 3.5. Using the Configuration Utility Page 10 of3.5.2. Port Settings 3.5.3. Support/Links 3.5.1. Device InfoParity 3.6. Current SettingsBaud Rate Stop BitsPartner Device PIN CodeClient/Server Connect Using Page 14 ofDevice Name 3.7. Advanced SettingsDevice Address DiscoverabilityPossible use Who can Pair?Who can it connect to? Who can Connect?Handshaking Switch RoleClass of Device Connect SchemePage 18 of Low Power ModeInteractive Menu Page 19 of 3.8. Default settings3.9. Upgrade Device 4. Alternative Product Configuration 4.1. Accessing the configuration menus and commands4.2. Configuration Menu 4.2.1. NavigationPage 22 of 4.2.2. Main Menu4.2.3. Communications Parameters 4.2.5. Bluetooth Parameters 4.2.4. Handshaking4.2.6. Display, Restore and Update Current and Factory Settings 4.2.7. Disabling Interactive Menu Page 25 of4.2.8. Upgrading Firmware 4.3. Command Interface e.g. svc?CR5. Remote Configuration 6. Resetting the Product7. Upgrading your device Then Click “Next” A progress bar indicates how the procedure is going 8. Physically connecting to your RS232 device 8.1. Configuring the communications parameters9. Connecting adapters over Bluetooth 9.1. Client/Server Pair “Cable Replacement”9.1.2. Configuration by Menu 9.1.3. Configuration by Commands9.3.2. Bluetooth Enable your PC 9.3. Server Connecting to adapter from a remote Bluetooth device9.3.1. Configure and connect the adapter 9.3.3. Discover the device9.3.4. Secure the relationship 9.3.5. Connect to the Serial Port profile10.1. Scientific equipment data logging 11. Custom Factory Configuration10. Worked Examples 12. Troubleshooting 13.1. Storage and Operating Environment 13. Technical Specifications13.2. Power requirements 14.2. Important Notice for use in France and Italy 14. Regulatory Information14.1. Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity 14.3. Rest of WorldDate Version HistoryVersion Author