User Guide Serial Dongle (RS232) This document is to be used with the RS232 Serial Dongle Serial Dongle Package contents Check that you have the following items. Contact your reseller if any item is missing. • 1 RS232 Serial Dongle.
Serial Dongle User Guide Table of contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 2 Hardware description ................................................................................................................ 2 2.1 UART default settings......................................................................................................... 3 2.2 Block diagram ........................
Serial Dongle User Guide 1 Introduction This document is related to Baracoda Serial Dongle with the software version 1.2, which serial numbers are 0212XXXX. The S/N of your product is located on the box or on the label located on the cover of the adapter. This document introduces a Bluetooth/RS-232 standalone device. It is able to connect to a wireless barcode scanner without any software configuration. It can also replace a serial cable with minimum configuration through its serial port.
Serial Dongle User Guide Baracoda Serial Dongle has a 9-PIN SUB-D female (DCE) connector as shown in the Figure below. Pin n° Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 SIGNAL NC TxD RxD NC Gnd NC CTS RTS 5 Volt 2.1 UART default settings The default settings of the Baracoda Serial dongle are 9600/8/1/None. 2.
Serial Dongle User Guide 3 Operating modes Position the scanner so the light beam fully overlaps and crosses the bar code. The scanner will emit a beep when the scan is successful.
Serial Dongle User Guide No other scanner can pair with the adapter while it is already paired. If you need to pair another scanner press the reset button twice and you will go back to the “paring” status. 3.1.3 CCradle mode – Communication status 45- You can start to read barcodes.
Serial Dongle User Guide See the “Console Quick Start Guide” for more information The adapter reboots after configuration is completed (or just press the reset button) and enters automatically in its paired mode. 3.2.2 DDongle mode – Paired status 23- The slave blinks orange so just wait for a master to connect to it. The master blinks green and waits for the slave it has been configured to, to come under its radio coverage.
Serial Dongle User Guide 4.2 Reset Button In operating mode (dongle or cradle mode, any LED colour but red), a short press on the reset button stops any Bluetooth activities, breaks existing pairing and then makes the adapter enter configuration mode. In configuration mode, a short press on the reset button will restart the adapter in operating mode.
Serial Dongle User Guide 6 Technical specifications SUB-D 9 pins female (DCE) Operating modes Dongle: to achieve transparent cable replacement Cradle: to connect and manage a Baracoda-powered barcode scanner (Default mode) Configuration is done by specific barcodes or from the host User interface 3-colours LED: green, orange, red Reset Button Bluetooth Fully compliant with Bluetooth™ 1.
Serial Dongle User Guide Limited Warranty Baracoda warrants that the Serial Dongle will be free of defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of shipment. Baracoda will, at its option, either repair, replace or refund the purchase price paid by buyer for the defective products. Such repair, replacement or refund shall be buyer's sole remedy in the event of Baracoda's breach of this limited warranty.
