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set the jumpers inside the bluetooth to DTE (like a PC). See page 21 for more information: http://serialio.com/download/Docs/BlueSnap-guide-4.81_Commands.pdf | |||
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##press the red button on the bluesnap. The LEDs should blink rapidly. | ##press the red button on the bluesnap. The LEDs should blink rapidly. | ||
##you should see the bluetooth device. click continue. | ##you should see the bluetooth device. click continue. | ||
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#configure the protocol | #configure the protocol | ||
##open bluetooth preferences. | ##open bluetooth preferences. |
Latest revision as of 11:46, 7 November 2011
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Initial set upThe baud rate for the BlueSnap device must be changed to 2400 before it can be used. This only needs to be done once per bluesnap. set the jumpers inside the bluetooth to DTE (like a PC). See page 21 for more information: http://serialio.com/download/Docs/BlueSnap-guide-4.81_Commands.pdf
more information on bluesnap: http://serialio.com/download/Docs/BlueSnap-guide-4.81_Commands.pdf I was helped by information here: http://todbot.com/blog/2006/02/23/howto-mac-os-x-bluetooth-serial-port/ and here: http://etherealmind.com/serial-console-on-osx/ Using the PDA/bluetooth/calipers to measure plants
1. Set up
NOTE: Data may not appear “correct” in the cells of the Excel file, but should look OK on the formula bar. How this works: Both the barcode scanner and the calipers use a program called a “wedge” that sends input from the devices to the spot on the screen where the cursor sits. In the wedge for the Bluetooth (Serial Magic), you can specify other actions for the PDA to perform when you enter data (data/time, tab, etc.); that’s why you get extra information for each caliper scan. You can also set the wedge up to accept multiple scans per line and to then automatically return to the next line to start the next scan. If you’re doing your own measurements, you can play with this to see what works for you.
IMPORTANT: Always keep the Bluetooth and PDA plugged in so that the batteries are charged for the next user!
Good Luck! Resetting instructions from the Janam website: To soft reset: In most situations, a soft reset will not impact data that has been stored on the device. However, any data that has not been saved will be lost during a soft reset. To perform a soft reset, do the following: 1. Remove the battery door from the back of the unit. 2. Using the stylus, press the reset button (one time). 3. Replace the battery door. To hard reset: A hard reset returns the XP30 to factory settings, removing ALL applications and data from the device (including the Hotsync ID name). Be sure that all data is backed up before performing a hard reset. To perform a hard reset, do the following: 1. Remove the battery door from the back of the unit. 2. While holding down the on/off switch, use the stylus to press the reset button (once). Continue to hold on/off switch at the end of the line. 3. After the reset has occurred and the Palm logo appears on the screen, release the on/off switch, and the following message will appear: Erase all data? To answer YES*: use “up” or down” arrows, or NO: use any other button.
IMPORTANT NOTE about battery door: XP30 mobile computers feature a battery door removal detection switch. This is designed to protect against data loss if the battery is removed during data collection or processing. The system will not fully operate when the battery cover is removed. As a result of this feature, XP30 devices automatically create a safe state until the battery cover is secured, meaning a device will power-down until the battery door is closed. It will then recall and resume from the user’s most recent screen when the battery door is fully in place. Power-down: Upon performing a reset, you may find that the device automatically powers-down shortly after the reset begins to take. This is a normal function of the battery door removal detection switch; the reset will hold. Simply secure the battery door and the XP30 device will resume activity at the last screen. While there is no technical reason to rush to secure the battery door, you may avoid the power-down activity by quickly securing the battery door.
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