Anuraco BLE-485 User manual

BLE-485 Bluetooth Adaptor
Manual for Windows 7 and 10

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Contents
3 INTRODUCTION
INSPECTION AND HANDLING
Package Content
System Requirements
4 Correct Installation
5 Do’s and Don’ts
6 INSTALLATION AND SET-UP
How do RS485 and Bluetooth work?
Power
Connecting BLE-485 Adaptor to an RS485 device
6 Turning on and off your device
Changing batteries
Connecting to Windows 7 & 10 Computer
7 Connecting to IOS/Android Device
OPERATION OF ANURACOM UTILITY
Toolbar Functions
8 Main screen functions
Connection Functions
9 Device ToolbarOptions
10 MAINTENANCE
Troubleshooting
11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ORDERING INFORMATION
12 LIMITED WARRENTEE
13 APPENDIX A (Bluetooth Dongle)

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Introduction
What is the BLE-485 Bluetooth Adaptor?
The Anuracom BLE-485 is battery operated Bluetooth device that
connects RS485 serial connection devices and sensors to computers and
mobile devices with Bluetooth Low Energy 4.0 capabilities*. Anuracom
establishes a secure Bluetooth link of approximately 45 meters in air
range, and a programmable RS485 serial connection that can
communicate with up to 32 hardware devices. It is designed for Modbus
communication.
Anuracom BLE-485 comes packaged with a PC application to create easy,
hands-free connection to RS485 devices and networks. The application
sets up a virtual com port to allow existing Windows PC serial software
applications, designed to communicate serially, to be used without
additional software modifications assuming the program supports com
ports and baud rates from 9600 to 115200 speeds.
*A low-cost USB/BLE 4.0 dongle adaptor (see appendix B for tested
USB/BLE 4.0 devices) must be used along with our free utility Anuracom
application if using Windows computers.
Initial Inspection and Handling
In your package you should have:
1 AA 3.6 VDC Lithium battery (except if model BLE-485-0)
1 BLE-485 Bluetooth Adaptor
1 USB Bluetooth 4.0+ dongle adaptor
1 Getting Started Guide
Systems Requirements:
Windows 7 or 10.

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Power
The Anuracom BLE-485 remote device is powered with 1 3.6 vdc lithium
battery.

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Do’s and don’ts
DO Mount as high as practical for best Bluetooth reception/range.
DO Insure unit is on, cap screwed clockwise, and blue LED flashes for 1
minute. When Set Screw (maybe a picture) sets against the stop ridge,
the unit is OFF
DO install Anuracom who will establish a virtual serial port allowing you to
use existing serial PC applications and the enclosed USB/BLE 4.0 dongle.
DO Register the unit with Anuraco at
http://www.anuraco.com/registration/
DON’T Install the unit where the clear antenna window is under water or
buried where there is not radio reception. BLE 4.0 is a radio link that in
line of sight conditions will travel 45 meters with the enclosed Bluetooth
adaptor properly installed in Windows 7 or 10 PC. Walls, metal ground
cover and other blockages will reduce Range.
DON’T leave the unit on if storing for extended periods of time. The
battery has a 10 year life if the unit is not turned on and approx. 3 years
under normal intermittent use operation.
DON’T Leave the unit without a sensor or device attached to its connector
if outside in moist environment. The connector is submersible if
connected, but will corrode over time if unconnected and left outside in a
wet or corrosive environment.

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Installation and Set-up
How RS485 and Bluetooth Low energy adaptors work?
The Anuracom BLE-485 device is an adaptor that converts a Bluetooth
Low Energy radio connection to a RS485 serial connection which allows
you to connect hands free to a remote serial device with a RS485
interface. On the RS485 side the adaptor can be programmed with its
utility tool to communicate at Baud rates of 9600, 19200, 38400, 56800
and 112000 which needs to match up the setting of the attached RS485
device. RS485 is a standard serial IEEE connection that communicates
on a two wire bus with ground up to 32 RS485 devices and over on a bus
of approximately 4500 feet of wire. It is assumed that users understand
and use standard RS485 wiring practices.
Bluetooth Low Energy 4.0 is a Bluetooth standard that supports very low
energy operation which allows the remote device to operate with small
batteries using mobile device or computer with BLE 4.0 Bluetooth radios.
Anuraco has written an applications that establishes what is called a
virtual serial port for industrial robust connection links using your
computer or phone, but more importantly PC serial applications that
support com port communications can be used without having to rewrite
the application with native Bluetooth coding.
Connecting a BLE-485 Bluetooth Adaptor to a RS485
device
The Anuracom comes with a 5 pole
single keyway M12 type A single
keyway IP67 female connector
designed to mate with a 5 pole field
connector with pinout as follows. A
mating connector is available for
purchase from Anuraco, part # 1C-001.

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Turning your device on and off
Turn ON your adaptor by twisting 1 quarter turn clockwise. A blue signal
light will flash (for one minute
only) when first turned on.
UNIT WILL REMAIN ON unless
manually turned off.
Turn OFF your adaptor (for long term storage) by twisting counter-
clockwise 1 quarter of a turn or until tight.
Turn OFF then ON to reboot LED signal
Changing batteries
Connecting to Windows 7 & 10 computers
1. Insert the USB/Bluetooth 4.0+ dongle/adaptor (Windows only) into a
USB port and note the name of the adaptor in the device manager of
Windows.
2. Download and install Anuracom utility online at
http://anuraco.com/products/ (see Getting Started Guide for installation
details).
3. Open Anuracom utility by clicking on the Anuracom logo on your
desktop or toolbar.
4. Anuracom utility will automatic scan and display the available remote
adaptors. Choose the adaptor you want to establish a link to. See
Operation section for more details.

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Connecting to an IOS or Android device
The device is fully compatible with IOS/Android devices with Bluetooth
4.0+ or later. These connectivity options are in development mode.
Register with us to receive updates and upgrades, including forthcoming
applications: http://www.anuraco.com/registration/
Operation of Anuracom Utility Application
1. Make sure Bluetooth 4.0+ dongle and Anuracom Utility are installed
and up to date. (see Getting Started Guide).
2. Open utility by clicking on the Anuraco logo in your lower right hand
tool bar.
3. The Anuracom Utility will open in the lower right hand area of your
computer screen.
4. You can scan, view and link to single or multiple BLE-485 adaptors and
configure the BLE-485 that you connect to.
5. Once linked to a BLE-485 device, you can establish baud rates, name
your specific devices, and enter information about battery changes and
LOCK/UNLOCK the device for added security.
6. You can connect the Anuracom utility with your PC local software if it
supports serial communications ie COM ports. Please contact us for
specific support for your local software. Anuracom is written to
seamlessly integrate with Seametrics INW Aqua4Plus software.

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Anuracom Utility Details
Toolbar Functions
Gear Icon Opens your Main Menu
Toolbar for the app.
Link Icon Shows if you are linked
to an internal com port in your PC
and will blink green while establishing
this link. Once it turns solid green the
utility has established a com port and is
ready to communicate with your serial
PC application. WHEN GREEN:Link to
BLE-485 device is established. WHEN
BLINKING:No virtual com link has been
established.
Bluetooth Icon Refreshes Bluetooth
connection.
Main Menu Functions
NETWORK : Rescans the network and
displays available adaptors in range.
ABOUT: Gives you information about the
Utility.
HELP: Answers essential questions.
QUIT: Exits the Utility.
QUIT & Release COM: Exits Utility and
releases COM port.

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Main Screen Function
When you’ve established a virtual
COMport with your PC, the LINK
ICON will turn green and your listed
devices are ready to pair and connect
with your Bluetooth adaptor.
You will see the site name
(reprogrammable), connection strength,
and signal connection indicator icon of
the adaptors in range.
CONNECTING TO YOUR SITE DEVICE:
Scroll over the adaptor you want to
connect/pair with and click on it.
The connection COM will blink and
once connected turn black. Your device
toolbar will appear.

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Connection Functions
Once a BLE-485 device is linked
and connected your device bar,
the connection icon will turn black
and your device toolbar will
become grey. COM will appear,
meaning a com port is established
and a Device Toolbar will appear.
You will see a gear icon and the
security icon and the COM port
(COM1,COM2 etc.) will display. The
default setting of the COM port is
38400,n,8,1. If this is the setting of
your PC application you are ready to
run your PC device application (such
as Aqua4Plus) and operate your
remote RS485 device.
Device Toolbar includes two icons, a gear for Site
configuration settings and a lock for Security settings.
CONFIGURE (GEAR ICON): Allows you to change certain
features of your BLE-485 device such as baud rate, battery
change dates and the device name. ** See Device Toolbar
CONFIGURE
SECURITY (LOCK ICON): Allows you to password protect your
BLE-485 device for extra protection. ** See Device Toolbar
SECURITY

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Device Toolbar Functions
Device Toolbar CONFIGURE
DEVICE NAME: Changes the device
name.
BAUD RATE: Changes Baud rate.
PARITY: Changes parity.
BATTERY REPLACED DATE: If you
change battery, you can note this.
*Be sure if you want to update the site
name you do so first! Then exit and
restart the utility before changing the
Baud rate, or parity.
Device Toolbar SECURITY
LOCK : Will prevent your device from
being readable or programmable unless
passcode (numbers only) is entered.
CHANGE LOCK CODE: To create or
change a passcode, click on this and
enter your passcode (MUST BE
NUMBERS ONLY). When you’ve changed
your lock code, you will be redirected to
the Network screen and must re-
establish a connection to your device (for
security purposes).
When device is LOCKED, on the Network
screen, the Device Toolbar Security
symbol (lock icon) will tur

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Maintenance
The only maintenance on the Anuracom is to replace the battery and
insure that the poly cap is not shielded from broadcasting and receiving
Bluetooth signals i.e. plant growth or installation conditions change. After
first installing a battery you have the option of programming in the install
date of the battery or a date when you may want to replace the battery in
the future. The device was designed to broadcast for 3 years and
communicate a 50 mB of data during this time without a need to replace
the battery. More communication will shorten the life of the battery and
with less communication the unit will get up to a max of 4 years of life.
We recommend scheduling a battery change from 1 to 3 years depending
on your communication needs. If you have an application that requires
constant communication you can power the adaptor via an external 9-24
vdc supply provided to Pin 1 of the input connection.
Trouble Shooting
Please call us at +1 425.820.8221 or visit www.anuraco.com or any
issues with installation or use of your device.

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Technical Specifications
Bluetooth Technology
4.0+ compliant
Sleep, advertise and transmit modes supported
Built-in antenna
Power
Internal battery 2 to 4 vdc
External 9 to 24 VDC
Serial RS-485 Technology
Supports 9600, 19200 and 38400,57600, 115200 baud rates
RS-485 2 wire, Data A (-), Data B (+), grd
Industrial Bus
Indicators
Multicolor LED’s for wake state, on/off and other programmable indications
Modbus ASCII/RTU
Mechanical
Enclosure: IP67
Material of construction: Anodized aluminum & polycarbonate
Environmental
Operating temperature: -400 to 850 degree C
Approvals / Certifications
FCC, IC, CE, ROHs
Bluetooth SIG declared

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ORDERING INFORMATION
ACCESSORIES
CONTACT
Anuraco Innovation Office
8770 122nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98033
[email protected]
Model
Description
BLE-RS485-1 AA-INW
Bluetooth to RS485 for AA 3.6 lithium battery:
battery not included, includes INW standard 5
pole micro connector
BLE-RS485-1 AA-WS
Bluetooth to RS485 for AA 3.6 lithium battery:
battery not included, includes PG9 wire seal for
.14 to .32 cord dia
BLE-RS485-Dev
Development boards for embedded
applications
Model
Description
1AA-001
Saft LS14500 3.6 VDC AA , -400 to 1400 F
operation, no leakage, 10-year storage life.
Shipped Ground.
1BL-001
Adaptor for computers without Bluetooth 4.0.
Supports Windows XP, 7, 8 and 10 with USB
ports.
1C-001
5 pole field mating connector.

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Limited Warrantee
Seller warrants that the adaptor and software, will substantially perform the functions described in the accompanying
written materials for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of receipt. If the adaptor or software does not conform to
the foregoing warranty, Seller shall, at Seller’s sole and exclusive option, repair or replace the software and adaptor or
refund the purchase price. Seller warrants that any hardware accompanying the software will be free from defects in
materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from the date of receipt. Seller’s
obligation under this warranty shall be limited to replacing or repairing the part or parts or, at Seller’s option, the products
which prove defective in material or workmanship within ONE (1) year from the date of delivery, provided that Buyer gives
Seller prompt notice of any defect or failure and satisfactory proof thereof. Any defective part or parts must be returned to
Seller’s factory or to an authorized service center for inspection. Buyer will prepay all freight charges to return any products
to Seller’s factory, or any other repair facility designated by Seller. Seller will deliver replacements for defective products to
Buyer (ground freight prepaid) to the destination provided in the original order. Products returned to Seller for which Seller
provides replacement under this warranty shall become the property of Seller. Seller’s obligations under this warranty shall
not apply to the battery with is normally consumed in operation, or (b) has a normal life inherently shorter than the warranty
period stated herein. In the event that equipment is altered or repaired by the Buyer without prior written approval by the
Seller, all warranties are void. Equipment and accessories not manufactured by the Seller are warranted only to the extent
of and by the original manufacturer’s warranty. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
WHETHER ORAL, WRITTEN, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY. IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS AND
MERCHANTABILITY SHALL NOT APPLY. SELLER’S WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS AND BUYER’S REMEDIES THEREUNDER
(EXCEPT AS TO TITLE) ARE SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVELY AS STATED HEREIN. IN NO CASE WILL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LABOR PERFORMED IN CONNECTION WITH REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE
SENSOR SYSTEM, LOSS OF PRODUCTION OR ANY OTHER LOSS INCURRED BECAUSE OF INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE. A
NEW WARRANTY PERIOD SHALL NOT BE ESTABLISHED FOR REPAIRED OR REPLACED MATERIAL, PRODUCTS OR
SUPPLIES. SUCH ITEMS SHALL REMAIN UNDER WARRANTY ONLY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD
ON THE ORIGINAL MATERIALS, PRODUCTS OR SUPPLIES. With respect to products purchased by consumers in the
United States for personal use, the implied warranties including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to twelve (12) months from the date of delivery. Some U.S. states or countries,
do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty, so the above limitation may not apply to you. Similarly,
some places do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may
not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights; however, you may also have other rights which may
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APPENDIX A
Bluetooth Dongle Installation Information
Anuracom uses a Bluetooth 4.0+ USB dongle and installs a specific driver
for it during the software installation. This creates communication with
the Bluetooth chip inside the BLE-485. To install Anuracom correctly,
insert Bluetooth dongle into USB port and ignore all self-installed settings
from the dongle manufacturer. Then install Anuracom following prompts.
{image here } When prompted to choose the zadig port –It will
automatically list your Bluetooth dongle as your latest installed USB
device. IMPORTANT: Make sure to choose your Bluetooth 4.0+ dongle
and not any other USB port devices installed on your computer!!
Anuracom will NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY if you do not choose the
Bluetooth dongle from this list. If at the end of the installation Anuracom
does not open correctly, then you will need to reinstall and choose the
correct USB port with your dongle properly inserted.
If you do not see your Bluetooth USB device name, then either you do not
have it installed in your USB port correctly, or it is not an approved USB
Bluetooth 4.0+ dongle. Quit the installation process and try reinserting
your USB dongle into the USB port or into a different USB port on your
computer and start the installation process again.