Firmtech FB100AS User manual

Bluetooth Serial Bridge
FB100AS Bridge User Guide
Version 1.0
FIRMTECH Co., Ltd.
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FB100AS Bridge User Guide Version 1.0
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Revision History
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FB100AS Bridge User Guide Version 1.0
(C) Copyright FIRMTECH Co., Ltd. 2005
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(C) Copyright FIRMTECH Co., Ltd. 2005
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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.

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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 Product Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................6
3 PRODUCT COMPONENTS ..............................................................................................................................................7
3.1 Basic Components of FB100AS Bridge ......................................................................................................7
4 Product Appearance .........................................................................................................................................................8
5 Interface ..................................................................................................................................................................................9
5.1 FB100AS Bridge Interface .................................................................................................................................9
6 Features of Dip Switch.................................................................................................................................................. 10
6.1 Left DIP Switch .................................................................................................................................................... 10
7 Power Indicator LED / Status LED .......................................................................................................................... 12
8 Performance of Product .............................................................................................................................................. 13
9 Current Consumption.................................................................................................................................................... 14
10 Initial Set Value of Products ................................................................................................................................... 15
11 How To Connect The FB100AS Bridge? ............................................................................................................ 16
11.1 Operation MODE 0.......................................................................................................................................... 16
11.1.1 Connecting One FB100AS Bridge with Two FB100AS devices ........................................... 16
11.1.2 Connecting More Than Two FB100AS Bridges with Two FB100AS devices................ 17
11.2 Operation Mode 1........................................................................................................................................... 18
12 How To Use the GUI Program? ............................................................................................................................. 19
12.1 User Environment Setup (PC Configuration) Using BTConfig Tool....................................... 19
12.2 Remote Control Using the GUI Program ............................................................................................ 24
12.2 GUI Menu Map.................................................................................................................................................. 28
12.4 GUI Buttons......................................................................................................................................................... 28
12.5 Saving and Reading of the GUI Settings............................................................................................. 29
12.6 TX / RX Message Viewer.............................................................................................................................. 29
13 Approval Information................................................................................................................................................. 31
13.1 KCC........................................................................................................................................................................... 31
13.2 FCC compliance Information –FB100AS ............................................................................................. 31
13.3 CE –FB100AS ..................................................................................................................................................... 31
13.4 TELEC –FB100AS.............................................................................................................................................. 32
13.5 SIG............................................................................................................................................................................ 32

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1What is Bluetooth?
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1 What is Bluetooth?
1.1 Features of Bluetooth
Objectives of Bluetooth : To Realize Wireless Communication for Short Distance with Low Power
Consumption, High Reliability, and Low Cost.
Frequency 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)
Transmission Rate : 1Mbps ~ 3Mbps
Transmission Output : 1mW (10m, Class2), 100mW (100m Class1)
Network Configuration : Configured with Master and Slave relation. A Bluetooth unit shall allow
simultaneous connections up to 7 devices (in case of ACL).
Reliability : 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>
Bluetooth operates based on the connection between “Master”and “Slave”.
Masters are simply supposed to do “Inquiry”and “Page”. Slaves are supposed to do “Inquiry Scan”
and “Page Scan”.
If a Master finds a Slave and so “inquiry”is successful, a Slave responds to the Master with its
information.
Interconnection 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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2Product Introduction
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2 Product Introduction
FB100AS Bridge is a bridge communication product for Bluetooth RS232 devices.
Main Features of FB100AS Bridge
1. Supports Bluetooth Specification 2.0
2. Bridge expansion of wireless communication network for any product supporting Bluetooth SPP
3. Simple setting of FB100AS Bridge by using DIP switches
4. Seamless connection to Bluetooth PDA, Bluetooth USB Dongle and etc.
5. Allows user to choose a power supplying method (D-Sub 9 pin Connector, USB Connector)
6. Supports function for easy Bluetooth firmware update
7. Reliable data transmission and reception
※First time buyer of FB100AS Bridge is recommended to read contents of this manual carefully before
using the product.

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3PRODUCT COMPONENTS
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3 PRODUCT COMPONENTS
3.1 Basic Components of FB100AS Bridge
MODEL
PICTURE
Q’TY (EA)
FB100AS Bridge
(RS-232 Serial Bridge)
1
FCA004DA
(4dBi Dipole Antenna)
1
FCA100UC
(USB Power Cable)
1
CD
(Operation Manual and Test Program)
1
FCA001PO
(Bracket)
(Option)
1
FCA180SC
(RS232 Serial Cable)
(Option)
1
FCA001BR
(DC Power Adapter - 5V)
(Option)
1
<Table 3-1 Basic Components of FB100AS Bridge>
※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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4 Product Appearance
<Figure 4-1 Details and Dimension of FB100AS>

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5 Interface
5.1 FB100AS Bridge Interface
<Figure 5-1 D-SUB 9 Pin Connector>
PIN NO.
NAME OF SIGNAL
FUNTION
INPUT/OUTPUT
DIRECTION
1
-
-
-
2
TX
Transfer Data
Data output
Output
3
RX
Received Data
Data Input
Input
4
-
-
-
5
GND
Ground
6
-
-
-
7
-
-
-
8
-
-
-
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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6 Features of Dip Switch
<Figure 6-1 FB100AS Bridge Dip Switch View>
6.1 Left DIP 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
None
-
-
OFF
4
Environment Setting
(PC Configuration Select)
OFF
PC Configuration Mode
Operation Mode
<Table 6-1 Features of Left DIP 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.
Right DIP Switch
Left DIP Switch

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6.2 Right Dip Switch
SW
FEATURES
ON
OFF
BASIC SET
1
None
-
-
OFF
2
Operation Mode
OFF
OP_MODE1
OP_MODE0
3
Connection Mode
OFF
CNT_MODE1
CNT_MODE0
4
Remote Control
OFF
Remote Control Mode
Normal Mode
<Table 6-2 Features of Right DIP Switch>

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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 구분
State
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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8 Performance of Product
No.
Part
Specification
1
Bluetooth Spec.
Bluetooth Specification 2.0 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
Antenna
4 dBi
12
Interface
9 pin D-SUB Female (RS232)
<Table 8-1 Performance of FB100AS Bridge>

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9 Current Consumption
STATUS
Current Consumption (mA)
MIN
MIN
MIN
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
<Table 9-1 Current Consumption of FB100AS Bridge>
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.

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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
Authentication
Enable
Encryption
Enable
Uart (baud rate-data bit-parity bit-stop bit)
9600-8-N-1
Pin code
BTWIN
Local Name
BT-bridge
Target Master BD Address
000000000000
Target Slave BD Address
000000000000
Flow Control
Enable
Remote Control ID
Admin
Remote Control PW
BTWIN
<Table 10-1 Initial Set Values of FB100AS Bridge>
Note :
Please refer to 12 PC Configuration for details on changing the setting.

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11 How To Connect The FB100AS Bridge?
What is the operating mode? An underlying premise for Bluetooth communication is that if a device on one
end has a MASTER role, another device on the other end has to have a SLAVE role.
Operation modes enables user to select the role of a desired Bluetooth device to be connected to the
FB100AS Bridge.
※The explanation below shows how to connect FB100AS (Serial Adapter) devices developed by Firmtech to
the FB100AS Bridge (Serial Bridge). All products in the explanation are assumed to be in the initial setting
(factory default setting).
If you want to make a connection to a product from other companies, please refer to the product manual
from the company.
11.1 Operation MODE 0
In the Operation MODE 0, connections to FB100AS Bridge can be made when the role of one connecting
Bluetooth device (FB100AS) is set as MASTER and the role of the other Bluetooth device is set as SLAVE.
11.1.1 Connecting One FB100AS Bridge with Two FB100AS devices
< Figure 11-1 Connection type in the Operation MODE 0>
(1) Set the PIN Code of one Bluetooth device (FB100AS) to be connected to the FB100AS Bridge as
“BTWIN”.
(2) Set all FUNCTION SWITCHES of the FB100AS Bridge to Default (“OFF”).
(3) Turn on the power of the FB100AS device whose ROLE is set as MASTER.
(4) Turn on the power supply of the FB100AS Bridge.
(5) When the connection is made to the MASTER FB100AS while the green LED on the FB100AS Bridge
blinks, the green LED on the FB100AS is on. (The LED of the FB100AS Bridge still blinks.)
(6) Turn on the power of the FB100AS device whose ROLE is set as SLAVE.

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(7) The blinking green LED on the FB100AS Bridge is changed to ‘ON’ state after the connection is
made to the SLAVE FB100AS. (Connection completed)
11.1.2 Connecting More Than Two FB100AS Bridges with Two FB100AS devices
※Please note that the First Target in the below explanation refers to the device connected to the Bridge
device and the Second Target refers to the secondarily connected device that is also finally connected to the
Bridge device.
< Figure 11-2 Process of connection to multiple FB100AS Bridges>
(1) Set the PIN Code of one Bluetooth device (FB100AS) to be connected to the FB100AS Bridge
as “BTWIN”.
(2) First, turn on the power of the FB100AS Bridge ①.
(3) Turn on the power of the FB100AS device whose ROLE is set as MASTER.
(4) When connection is made between the FB100AS Bridge ① and the FB100AS(First Target)
whose power is on in the step (2) (The status display LED on the FB100AS is ON), turn on the
power of the FB100AS Bridge ②.
(5) When connection is made between the Second Target of FB100AS Bridge ① and the First
Target of FB100AS Bridge ②, the green LED on the FB100AS Bridge ① is on. (And the green
LED on the FB100AS Bridge ② blinks).
(6) When connection to the First Target of FB100AS Bridge ② is made, turn on the power of the
FB100AS Bridge ③.
(7) When connection is made between the Second Target of FB100AS Bridge ② and the First
Target of FB100AS Bridge ③ is completed, the green LED on the FB100AS Bridge ② is on. (And
the green LED on the FB100AS Bridge ③ blinks).

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(8) When the connection to the First Target of FB100AS Bridge ③ is made, turn on the power of
the FB100AS (Second) device whose ROLE is set as SLAVE.
(9) When the green LED of the FB100AS Bridge ③ is changed to “ON” state from blinking, it
means all connections are made.
(10) Now you can start data communication between the FB100AS (MASTER) and the FB100AS
(SLAVE).
11.2 Operation Mode 1
In the Operation MODE 1, connection can be made when the ROLE of both Bluetooth devices (FB100AS) to
be connected to the FB100AS Bridge is set as SLAVE, but in this MODE, you can not connect to the multiple
FB00AS Bridges. The MODE1 has an advantage in that it operates more stably and has a shorter connection
time. However, the remote control mode is not supported in this mode.
< Figure 11-3 Connection type in the Operation MODE 1>
(1) Set the PIN Code of one Bluetooth device (FB100AS) to be connected to the FB100AS Bridge as
“BTWIN”.
(2) Turn on the power of the two FB100AS devices.
(3) Turn on the power of the FB100AS Bridge.
(4) When connection is made to the FB100AS Bridge, the green LED on it is on.
(5) The power supply order is needed only for the first time connection. From the next time, each
device keeps trying connection to the previous connected device until it is made regardless of the
order of power supply.
NOTE : If any connection among connected devices to the Bridge is off, a Soft Reset is made to the Bridge
and it tries connections from the first.

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12 How To Use the GUI Program?
You can easily set up or change parameters of the FB100AS by using the FB100AS Bridge GUI Program
provided by us and control the FB100AS Bridge remotely by using the FB100AS (Serial Adapter) connected to
the FB100AS Bridge.
12.1 User Environment Setup (PC Configuration) Using BTConfig Tool
(1) Connect the FB100AS Bridge to a PC (DTE).
(2) Set the FB100AS Bridge to PC Configuration Mode and turn on the power (Left DIP Switch #4
should be ON).
(3) When you run the installed the FB100AS Bridge GUI program, you will see a screen as below.
< Figure 12-1 Initial screen of the Configuration Tool Program >
(4) On the Main Program Screen, click on the SERIAL OPEN button (or follow Menu : Connect –SERIAL
PORT OPEN) to see the Serial Setup Screen as below.
< Figure 12-2 Screen for serial connection >

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(5) Set the serial setting of the FB100AS Bridge as below and click on the OPEN button.
Part
Baud Rate
Data Bit
Parity Bit
Stop Bit
Setting
9600 bps
8 bit
None
1
<Table 12-1 Basic serial setting values of the Bridge >
< Figure 12-4 Serial connection in the Configuration Tool >
(6) After the SERIAL PORT OPEN is clicked, the SERIAL CLOSE button and the LOCAL button are
activated. Then, click on the LOCAL button.
(When you make a connection using the LOCAL button, you may ignore the DEFINE USED FB900AS
button.)
During the connection using the LOCAL button, if no response is received within a preset time after
the command is sent to the FB100AS, the following error message is displayed to show that the
connection has not been made.
< Figure 12-5 LOCAL No response error message display during the LOCAL connection >
(7) When the LOCAL connection is made successfully, you can see the Parameter Window and
command buttons for reading, setup, initialization and etc. (READ, WRITE, INIT, LOAD, SAVE) are
activated.