Firmtech FB100AS User manual

Bluetooth Serial Adapter
FB100AS User Guide
Version 1.0
FIRMTECH Co., Ltd.
B-606, Ssangyong IT Twin Tower, Sangdaewon-dong, 442-5
Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea 462-120
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
www.firmtech.co.kr

FB100AS User Guide Version 1.0 Revision History
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Revision History
Revision Date Change Descriptions
Ver 1.0 01-04-2009 - Write a draft

FB100AS User Guide Version 1.0 (C) Copyright FIRMTECH Co., Ltd. 2005
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(C) Copyright FIRMTECH Co., Ltd. 2005
All rights reserved
The products and operation descriptions are protected by copyright law.
Any part of products and operation description shall not be copied, reproduced,
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prior consent in writing by FIRMTECH Co., Ltd.
There might be some misprinting or technical faults in the products and operation
description which are subject to change without prior notice.

FB100AS User Guide Version 1.0 List of Content
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List of Content
1 What is Bluetooth? ...........................................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Features of Bluetooth ........................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Operation of Bluetooth .....................................................................................................................................5
2 Products Overview ...........................................................................................................................................................6
3 PRODUCT COMPONENTS .............................................................................................................................................7
3.1 Basic Components of FB100AS .....................................................................................................................7
4 Product Appearance ........................................................................................................................................................8
5 Interface .................................................................................................................................................................................9
5.1 FB100AS Interface ................................................................................................................................................9
5.2 Pin Connection ................................................................................................................................................... 10
6 Features of Dip Switch ................................................................................................................................................ 12
6.1 Dip Switch 1 (FUNCTION Switch) ............................................................................................................. 12
6.2 Dip Switch 2 (Baud Rate Switch) ............................................................................................................... 13
6.3 Initial Set Value of Dip Switch .................................................................................................................... 13
7 Power Indicator LED / Status LED ......................................................................................................................... 14
8 Performance of Product ............................................................................................................................................. 15
9 Current Consumption .................................................................................................................................................. 16
10 Initial Set Value of Products .................................................................................................................................. 17
11 Connecting the wireless section of Bluetooth ............................................................................................. 18
11.1 Connecting with Connection WIZARD ................................................................................................. 18
11.2 How to connect with Dip Switch Set-up ............................................................................................ 21
12 How to complete PC Configuration? ................................................................................................................ 22
12.1 PC Configuration using BTConfig tool ................................................................................................ 22
12.2 PC Configuration using Serial Communication (Hyper Terminal) Program ..................... 25
13 Approval Information ................................................................................................................................................ 30
13.1 KCC ......................................................................................................................................................................... 30
13.2 FCC compliance Information ..................................................................................................................... 30
13.3 CE ............................................................................................................................................................................ 30
13.4 TELEC ..................................................................................................................................................................... 31
13.5 SIG .......................................................................................................................................................................... 31

FB100AS User Guide Version 1.0 1 What is Bluetooth?
1 What is Bluetooth?
1.1 Features of Bluetooth
yObjectives of Bluetooth : To Realize Wireless Communication for Short Distance with Low Power
Consumption, High Reliability, and Low Cost.
yFrequency in Use: To Use ISM(Industrial, Scientific, Medical) Band which does not require any
permission to use.
-2.400 – 2.4835 GHz, 79 channels
-2.465 – 2.4835 GHz, 23 channels (in France)
yTransmission Rate : 1Mbps ~ 3Mbps
yTransmission Output : 1mW (10m, Class2), 100mW (100m Class1)
yNetwork Configuration : Configured with Master and Slave relation. A Bluetooth unit shall allow
simultaneous connections up to 7 devices (in case of ACL).
yReliability : To Guarantee stable wireless communication even under severe noisy environment
through adopting the technique of FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum).
1.2 Operation of Bluetooth
<Feature 1-1 Bluetooth Operation>
yBluetooth operates based on the connection between “Master” and “Slave”.
yMasters are simply supposed to do “Inquiry” and “Page”. Slaves are supposed to do “Inquiry Scan”
and “Page Scan”.
yIf a Master finds a Slave and so “inquiry” is successful, a Slave responds to the Master with its
information.
yInterconnection between the Master and the Slave is achieved only if the information from the
Slave is corresponded with the Master, and the Slave sends data to the Master.
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FB100AS User Guide Version 1.0 2 Products Overview
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2 Products Overview
FB100AS has been developed to replace the previous RS232 Cable system with wireless communication
system to use.
Major Features of FB100AS
1. Bluetooth Specification 2.0 Support
2. Bluetooth Piconets (Point to Multipoint) are configurable up to (max. 1:7).
3. Easy to control communication speed by using DIP Switch. (2400 bps – 230400bps)
4. Support AT Command, and capable to control FB100AS by using AT Command.
5. Easy to connect to use with Bluetooth PDA, Bluetooth USB Dongle, etc.
6. Selectable Power Supply between D-Sub 9 pin Connector and USB Connector
7. Stable Data Transmission / Receipt
8. Simply support the function of Bluetooth Firmware Update
※ We request the new users of FB100AS to read the information on this description carefully before
they start to use the products.

FB100AS User Guide Version 1.0 3 PRODUCT COMPONENTS
3 PRODUCT COMPONENTS
3.1 Basic Components of FB100AS
MODEL PICTURE Q’TY (EA)
FB100AS
(RS-232 Serial Adapter)
1
FCA100UC
(USB Power Cable)
1
FCA004DA
(4dBi Dipole Antenna)
1
CD
(Operation Manual and Test Program)
1
<Table 3-1 Basic Components of FB100AS>
※ If you find any of above components is defective, or not included in the package, please contact the
seller you purchased.
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FB100AS User Guide Version 1.0 4 Product Appearance
4 Product Appearance
<Figure 4-1 Details and Dimension of FB100AS>
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FB100AS User Guide Version 1.0 5 Interface
5 Interface
5.1 FB100AS Interface
<Figure 5-1 D-SUB 9 Pin Connector>
PIN NO. NAME OF SIGNAL FUNTION INPUT/OUTPUT
DIRECTION
1 CONNECT_CHECK
DCD
1:N - Connect Check
1:1 - Data Carrier Detect Output
2 TX Transfer Data
Data output Output
3 RX Received Data
Data Input Input
4 STREAM_CONTROL
DSR
1:N - Stream Control
1:1 - Data Set Ready Input
5 GND Ground
6 STREAM_STATUS
DTR
1:N - Stream Status
1:1 - Data Terminal Ready Output
7 MESSAGE_CONTROL
CTS
1:N - Message Control
1:1 - Clear To Send Input
8 MESSAGE_STATUS
RTS
1:N - Message Status
1:1 - UART Ready To Send Output
9 VCC Power (DC 4 ~ 12V) Input
<Table 5-1 Features of D-SUB 9 Signals>
※ The power can be supplied through pin number 9.
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FB100AS User Guide Version 1.0 5 Interface
5.2 Pin Connection
5.2.1 Connection Diagram with Flow Control
<Figure 5-2 FB100AS Connection Diagram with Flow Control>
5.2.2 Connection Diagram without Flow Control
<Figure 5-3 FB100AS Connection Diagram without Flow Control>
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FB100AS User Guide Version 1.0 5 Interface
5.2.3 Connection Diagram with 1:N Function
<Figure 5-4 Connection Diagram with 1:N Function>
Note :
If Flow Control is not required, communication can be achieved with only RX, TX, and GND
connected to the Host.
For 1:N communication, connection of STREAM CONTROL(DSR) and STREAM STATUS(DTR) are
necessarily required. MESSAGE CONTROL(CTS) and MESSAGE STATUS(RTS) is used for the
confirmation of the accurate information.
In 1:N communication, if all connection is successful, CONNECT CHECK(DCD) in SLAVE Device is
outputted HIGH signal. However, if one or more of connections is disconnected, CONNECT
CHECK(DCD) in SLAVE will be outputted LOW signal. (Default CONNECT CHECK(DCD) Output : LOW)
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FB100AS User Guide Version 1.0 6 Features of Dip Switch
6 Features of Dip Switch
<Figure 6-1 FB100AS Dip Switch View> <Figure 6-2 Features of Dip Switch>
6.1 Dip Switch 1 (FUNCTION Switch)
SW FEATURES ON OFF BASIC SET
1
Selectable Power Supply ON
D-SUB Power Supply or
USB Power Supply USB Power Supply
2
None - - OFF
3
ROLE OFF
MASTER SLAVE
4
Environment Setting
(PC Configuration Select)
OFF
PC Configuration Mode Operation Mode
<Table 6-1 Features of FUNCTION Switch>
Note :
If you push a Reset Switch when a Dip Switch is turned ON in a PC Configuration Mode, the
products return to the status of FATORY RESET.
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FB100AS User Guide Version 1.0 6 Features of Dip Switch
6.2 Dip Switch 2 (Baud Rate Switch)
2400bps 4800bps 9600bps 19200bps
38400bps 57600bps 115200bps 230400bps
<Figure 6-3 Transmission Rate>
6.3 Initial Set Value of Dip Switch
TYPE Function Switch Baud Rate Switch
FB100AS
<Table 6-2 Initial Set Value of Dip Switch>
If the initial value is not consistent with <Figure 6-3>, please contact the seller you purchased the product.
Note :
If the CONNECTION MODE of PC Configuration is MODE4 (AT command MODE), it shall operate
based on the Baud rate and at the value of Role established in PC configuration, regardless of
setting of Baud rate and Role of Dip Switch.
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FB100AS User Guide Version 1.0 7 Power Indicator LED / Status LED
7 Power Indicator LED / Status LED
<Figure 7-1 Appearance of FB100AS>
FB100AS has a red Power LED and green and red Status LED. Please, refer to the following description.
LED TYPE STATUS DESCRIPTION
Power Indicator LED
(Power LED) Power Input The Red Light Turns on
Status Indicator LED
(Status LED)
Connecting to Bluetooth Green LED is Flickering
Connected to Bluetooth Green LED turned on
PC Configuration Red LED is Flickering
<Table 7-1 Operation Check by LED Status>
Note :
If you a Reset Switch when a red Status LED flickers in a PC configuration Mode, the products
return to the status of FACTORY RESET.
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FB100AS User Guide Version 1.0 8 Performance of Product
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8 Performance of Product
No. Part Specification
1 Bluetooth Spec. Bluetooth Specification 2.1 Support
2 Communication distance 100 M
3 Frequency Range 2.4 GHz ISM Band
4 Sensitivity -83dBm (Typical)
5 Transmit Power 11 dBm(Typical)
6 Size 66 x 31 mm
7 Support Bluetooth Profile SPP (Serial Port Profile)
8 Input Power 4 ~ 12V
9 Current Consumption 100 mA (Max)
10 Temperature
Operating -20℃ ~ 50℃
Limit Operating -30℃ ~ 80℃
11 Communication Speed 2,400bps – 230,400bps
12 Antenna 4 dBi
13 Interface 9 pin D-SUB Female (RS232)
14 Flow Control RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR support
<Table 8-1 Performance of FB100AS>

FB100AS User Guide Version 1.0 9 Current Consumption
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9 Current Consumption
STATUS
Current Consumption (mA)
MIN MAX AVG
Standby 24 30 27
Inquiry scan & page scan (Slave) 24 66 46
Page scan (Slave) 24 33 28
Inquiry (Master) 77 86 82
Connected
Slave 39 45 43
Master 27 33 29
Data transmission
Slave 51 57 54
Master 48 57 52
Data reception
Slave 48 54 50
Master 45 54 49
Data transmission / reception
Slave 51 57 54
Master 51 60 55
Power save
Slave 24 33 25
Master 21 33 27
<Table 9-1 Current Consumption of FB100AS>
TEST CONDITIONS
Baud rate : 9600 bps, Input Voltage : DC 5V
The power consumption is subject to change depending on the transmission rate and volume of data.

FB100AS User Guide Version 1.0 10 Initial Set Value of Products
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10 Initial Set Value of Products
The product has the initial Set Value as shown on the <Table 10-1>.
Please be sure to identify the initial Set Value, before you begin to use.
TYPE Set Values
Device Name FB100v1.0
Pin Code (Pass key) BTWIN
Uart (baud rate-data bit-parity bit-stop bit) 9600-8-N-1
ROLE SLAVE
Connection Mode MODE3
Operation Mode MODE0 (1:1 communication)
Debug Char 0x02
<Table 10-1 Initial Set Values of FB100AS>
The Operating Set Values of Products is changeable by using Dip Switch or PC software (Window Hyper
Terminal, or FIRMTECH PC Configuration Program.)
Note :
Please refer to 12 PC Configuration for details on changing the setting.

FB100AS User Guide Version 1.0 11 Connecting the wireless section of Bluetooth
11 Connecting the wireless section of Bluetooth
In order for Bluetooth devices to transmit data to each other, the wireless section of Bluetooth should be
connected to each other. To connect the wireless section, you should set each role for each device, one for a
MASTER, another for a SLAVE. It takes about 1~10 sec that a Master is connected to a Slave.
How to connect the wireless section of FB100AS can be performed with 2 significant ways.
※ We will use 2 FB100AS and MS Windows in describing procedures.
11.1 Connecting with Connection WIZARD
(1) Connect FB100AS(1) to a Serial port of PC, and turn the power on.
(2) Execute C-Wizard Program.
<Figure 11-1 Connection Wizard Step 1>
(3) Click FIRMTECH SLAVE Set-up button (<Figure 11-1> Blue borders)
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FB100AS User Guide Version 1.0 11 Connecting the wireless section of Bluetooth
1 COM PORT : Select Serial port of PC connected a product.
2 DEBUG CHAR : Default is 0x02. (Refer to the appendix A about PC Configuration)
3 DEVICE COUNT : Select number of devices to be connected. (Default 1)
<Figure 11-2 Connection Wizard Step 2>
(4) Click the Set-up Start Button(<Figure 11-2> Blue borders) after setting each values in blanks
(<Figure 11-2> Red borders N.1 - Com Port connected to FB100AS, N.2 - 0x02, N.3 - 1)
1 Procedures: procedures of Device Set-up.
2 SLAVE Device value: It shows values if the SLAVE Set-up is completed (optional)
<Figure 11-3 Connection Wizard Step 3>
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FB100AS User Guide Version 1.0 11 Connecting the wireless section of Bluetooth
(5) Status Display of Procedures(<Figure 11-3>N. 1 red borders) turns red into green after Set-up is
completed. Click the OK button if the blank of SLAVE Device Value is filled. (<Figure 11-3>N. 2 red
borders)
(6) Remove FB100AS(1) from the Serial port of PC. (the power should be turned on)
(7) Connect FB100AS(2) to the Serial port, and turn the power on.
<Figure 11-4 Connection Wizard Step 4>
(8) Click the FIRMTECH MASTER Set-up (<Figure 11-4> Blue borders) Button
1 COM PORT : Select the Serial port of PC connected to a product
2 DEBUG CHAR : Default is 0x02. (Refer to the appendix A about PC Configuration)
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