User manual
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Operating Role
Device is operating as a master or a slave.
PC
Personal Computer
PIN
Personal Identification Number
Radio Class
Power class for the Bluetooth
®
wireless technology transmitted power (The Shark
is a Class 1 Bluetooth
®
SIG Qualitied Product):
• Class 1: +15 to +20dBm (100meter range)
• Class 2: 0 to +4dBm (10meter range)
• Class 3: -6dBm (1meter range)
RD (also RX)
Receive data; one of four line required for RS-232 communications.
RTS
Request To Send; one of four lines required for RS-232 communications.
Serial Device
Equipment that accepts serial communications through a serial port.
Security Mode
Defines whether radio's security (encryption enabled and needing authentication
PIN) is enabled to prevent unauthorized access or disabled.
Serial Port
Communications port located at the back of most PC's. Can be a 9 or 25-pin d-sub
connector or USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector.
Slave
An operating role where the radio is waiting to be discovered and connected to by
other Bluetooth
®
SIG qualified master radios.
TD (also TX)
Transmit Data; one of four line required for RS-232 communications.