BlueSentry User Manual www.rovingnetworks.com BlueSentry-um Version 1.0 3/12/2010 BLUESENTRY RN-800S-CB Bluetooth Sensor Interface Install Guide and User Manual Version 1.0 Copyright © 2010 Roving Networks, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The contents of this document can be changed by Roving networks without prior notice and do not constitute any binding undertakings from Roving networks.
BlueSentry User Manual www.rovingnetworks.com BlueSentry-um Version 1.0 3/12/2010 Overview BlueSentry connects to industry standard sensors to provide wireless, remote signal monitoring and device control in and commercial environments. It easily attaches to analog sensor outputs and automatically takes continuous industrial measurements. Data is transferred wirelessly to PC and PDA clients using the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP).
BlueSentry User Manual www.rovingnetworks.com BlueSentry-um Version 1.0 3/12/2010 Expansion Header BlueSentry contains an internal 12 pin .1inch spacing header along the long edge of the circuit board. Refer to page 3 for the description of the pins. Power Pins BlueSentry has a built in Low Drop Out regulator which supplies clean 5V to the AD circuits. For best operation, apply 6V or more to V+ (Pin 1 on Screw Post) to get solid +5V range readings.
BlueSentry User Manual www.rovingnetworks.com BlueSentry-um Version 1.0 3/12/2010 Board Description Regulated Power Output Pin1(JP1)=5VDC regulated, Pin2=GND Screw Posts Not Used RJ45 Connector Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Description V+ CH5 CH3 CH4 GND CH6 CH7 CH8 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 WARNNG: Channel inputs must not be driven above +5VDC and below 0V GND, or permanent damage will occur WARNNG: Channel inputs must not be driven above +5VDC and below 0V GND, or permanent damage will occur.
BlueSentry User Manual www.rovingnetworks.com BlueSentry-um Version 1.0 3/12/2010 Connecting over Bluetooth BlueSentry displays under Service discovery as “RN_BS-wxyz, where the wxyz matches the last 2 bytes of the Bluetooth address of the unit. To connect to BlueSentry, browse for services, you should see: “Sensor on RN_BSwxyz” as the Profile. BlueSentry uses SPP,( Serial Port Profile) and should be connected to as a Virtual COM port on PCs, Palms, Pocket PCs, or other clients.
BlueSentry User Manual www.rovingnetworks.com BlueSentry-um Version 1.0 3/12/2010 2. Pairing: Next you must pair with the device by double clicking on RN_BS-wxyz in the list. Select “Enter the device’s pairing code” option from the list. Enter the default pin code of 1234. Once the Bluetooth device manager completes you will see a message to the effect, “Bluetooth device installed on COMX” where COMX is unique to your machine.
BlueSentry User Manual www.rovingnetworks.com BlueSentry-um Version 1.0 3/12/2010 Operation Once connected to BlueSentry over Bluetooth SPP, you are ready to acquire data. The following commands listed below can be used to operate the unit. Each command is a single character. Results are immediate, however, any commands given do not survive a power cycle and must be re-issued if the unit is powered down or rebooted remotely.
BlueSentry User Manual www.rovingnetworks.com BlueSentry-um Version 1.0 3/12/2010 Bluetooth Radio Configuration Commands ***WARNING*** In NO instance should the Baud rate or Parity settings be modified, these are fixed at the proper settings and changing these settings will cause the BlueSentry to fail power up diagnostics and make the device inoperable. Use caution when executing the commands.
BlueSentry User Manual www.rovingnetworks.com BlueSentry-um Version 1.0 3/12/2010 The output rate is set by 18000 / (D), where D is the delay value Standard delay values set by the + and – , and f commands are: CHAN DELAY MAX ASCII DELAY 1 2 3 4 0X0018 0X0030 0X0048 0X0060 750 Hz 375 Hz 250 Hz 187.
BlueSentry User Manual www.rovingnetworks.com BlueSentry-um Version 1.0 3/12/2010 Access to regulated 5VDC output power In some cases it may be useful to tap the 5VDC regulated power used internally by the BlueSentry. This power is available on Jumper JP1 pin 1, which is the square pin (pin 2 is GND). 5VDC is also available on Pin 1 of the 8 pin box header, J4, pin 1 has the small white arrow pointing to it.
BlueSentry User Manual www.rovingnetworks.com BlueSentry-um Version 1.0 3/12/2010 Copyright © 2010 Roving Networks. All rights reserved. The Bluetooth trademark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Roving Networks reserves the right to make corrections, modifications, and other changes to its products, documentation and services at any time.
