JAVAD GNSS BT4EX8M Bluetooth Module User Manual BT4EX Evaluation Kit Application Notes

JAVAD GNSS, Inc. Bluetooth Module BT4EX Evaluation Kit Application Notes

Users Manual

All contents in this manual are copyrighted by JAVAD GNSS.All rights reserved.The information contained herein may not be used, accessed, copied, stored, displayed, sold, modified, published, or distributed, or otherwise reproduced without express written consent from JAVAD GNSS.BT4EX8M Evaluation KitApplication Notes Version 1.0Last Revised July 30, 2010
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3www.javad.com TABLE OF CONTENTSPreface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Terms and Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7WEEE Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Technical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Chapter 1. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Chapter 2. Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132.1. Powering the Evaluation board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132.2. Bluetooth Antenna Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132.3. USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142.4. Serial RS-232 connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142.5. Parallel connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Appendix A. Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17A.1. General Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Appendix B. Warranty Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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5www.javad.com PREFACEThank you for purchasing this product. The materials available in these Application Notes (the“Application Notes”) have been prepared by JAVAD GNSS, Inc. (“JAVAD GNSS”) for owners ofJAVAD GNSS products. It is designed to assist owners with the use of BT4EX8M Evaluation Kitand its use is subject to these terms and conditions (the “Terms and Conditions”).Note: Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully.Terms and ConditionsCOPYRIGHT – All information contained in these Application Notes is the intellectual propertyof, and copyrighted material of JAVAD GNSS. All rights are reserved. You may not use, access,copy, store, display, create derivative works of, sell, modify, publish, distribute, or allow any thirdparty access to, any graphics, content, information or data in these Application Notes withoutJAVAD GNSS’ express written consent and may only use such information for the care andoperation of your BT4EX8M Evaluation Kit. The information and data in these Application Notesare a valuable asset of JAVAD GNSS and are developed by the expenditure of considerable work,time and money, and are the result of original selection, coordination and arrangement by JAVADGNSS.TRADEMARKS – BT4EX8M Evaluation KitTM, JAVAD GNSS® are trademarks or registeredtrademarks of JAVAD GNSS. Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation;Product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY – EXCEPT FOR ANY WARRANTIES IN THESEAPPLICATION NOTES OR A WARRANTY CARD ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT,THESE APPLICATION NOTES AND THE BT4EX8M EVALUATION KIT ARE PROVIDED“AS-IS.” THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES. JAVAD GNSSDISCLAIMS ANYIMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULARUSE OR PURPOSE. JAVAD GNSS AND ITS DISTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FORTECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN; NOR FORINCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING,PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THESE MATERIAL OR THE BT4EX8M OEM BOARDS.SUCH DISCLAIMED DAMAGES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF TIME,
PrefaceTerms and Conditions6 www.javad.comLOSS OR DESTRUCTION OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFIT, SAVINGS OR REVENUE, ORLOSS OF THE PRODUCT'S USE. IN ADDITION, JAVAD GNSS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE ORLIABLE FOR DAMAGES OR COSTS INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH OBTAININGSUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS OR SOFTWARE, CLAIMS BY OTHERS, INCONVENIENCE, ORANY OTHER COSTS. IN ANY EVENT, JAVAD GNSS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FORDAMAGES OR OTHERWISE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY IN EXCESSOF THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE BT4EX8M Evaluation KIT. LICENSE AGREEMENT – Use of any computer programs or software supplied by JAVADGNSS or downloaded from a JAVAD GNSS website (the “Software”) in connection with theBT4EX8M Evaluation Kit constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions in theseApplication Notes and an agreement to abide by these Terms and Conditions. The user is granteda personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use such Software under the terms statedherein and in any case only with a single BT4EX8M Evaluation Kit or single computer. You maynot assign or transfer the Software or this license without the express written consent of JAVADGNSS. This license is effective until terminated. You may terminate the license at any time bydestroying the Software and Application Notes. JAVAD GNSS may terminate the license if youfail to comply with any of the Terms or Conditions. You agree to destroy the Software andapplication notes upon termination of your use of the BT4EX8M Evaluation Kit. All ownership,copyright and other intellectual property rights in and to the Software belong to JAVAD GNSS. Ifthese license terms are not acceptable, return any unused software and application notes.CONFIDENTIALITY – These Application Notes, its contents and the Software (collectively,the “Confidential Information”) are the confidential and proprietary information of JAVADGNSS. You agree to treat JAVAD GNSS' Confidential Information with a degree of care no lessstringent that the degree of care you would use in safeguarding your own most valuable tradesecrets. Nothing in this paragraph shall restrict you from disclosing Confidential Information toyour employees as may be necessary or appropriate to operate or care for the BT4EX8MEvaluation Kit. Such employees must also keep the Confidentiality Information confidential. Inthe event you become legally compelled to disclose any of the Confidential Information, you shallgive JAVAD GNSS immediate notice so that it may seek a protective order or other appropriateremedy.WEBSITE; OTHER STATEMENTS – No statement contained at the JAVAD GNSS website (orany other website) or in any other advertisements or JAVAD GNSS literature or made by anemployee or independent contractor of JAVAD GNSS modifies these Terms and Conditions(including the Software license, warranty and limitation of liability). SAFETY – Improper use of the OEM boards can lead to injury to persons or property and/ormalfunction of the product. The BT4EX8M Evaluation Kit should only be repaired by authorizedJAVAD GNSS warranty service center. Users should review and heed the safety warnings inAppendix A on page 17.
PrefaceRegulatory Information7www.javad.com MISCELLANEOUS – The above Terms and Conditions may be amended, modified,superseded, or canceled, at any time by JAVAD GNSS. The above Terms and Conditions will begoverned by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of California, withoutreference to conflict of laws.Regulatory InformationThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must acceptany interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. “Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment”. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can bedetermined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiveris connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for helpWEEE DirectiveThe following information is for EU-member states only:The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Byensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negativeconsequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused byinappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about the take-back
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Chapter 19www.javad.com INTRODUCTIONThe Evaluation Kit is designed for use in laboratories and allows:• JAVAD GNSS BT4EX8M Bluetooth module testing;• evaluating all the features of BT4EX8M Bluetooth module;• developing applications using BT4EX8M Bluetooth module.The kit consists of:1. BT4EX8M Test Board:Figure 1-1. Test boardUSB portSerial Bluetooth Power LEDParallelBT4EX8M moduleResetPINsPINs port Antenna connector
Introduction10 www.javad.comTable 1-1. Test Board Pinout 2. Bluetooth Antenna:Figure 1-2. Bluetooth AntennaPIN I/O PIN Type DescriptionAIO2 I/O Bi-directional Programmable input/output lineAIO1 I/O Bi-directional Programmable input/output lineAIO0 I/O Bi-directional Programmable input/output linePIO0 I/O Bi-directional with programmable strength internal pull-up/down Control output for external LNA (if fitted)PIO1 I/O Bi-directional with programmable strength internal pull-up/down Programmable input/output linePIO2 I/O Bi-directional with programmable strength internal pull-up/down Programmable input/output linePIO3 I/O Bi-directional with programmable strength internal pull-up/down Programmable input/output linePIO4 I/O Bi-directional with programmable strength internal pull-up/down Programmable input/output line or optional BT_Priority/Ch_Clk output for co-existence signaling PIO5 I/O Bi-directional with programmable strength internal pull-up/down Programmable input/output line or optional BT_Active output for co-existence signalingPIO6 I/O Bi-directional with programmable strength internal pull-up/down Programmable input/output line or optional WLAN_Active/Ch_Data input for co-existence signaling PIO7 I/O Bi-directional with programmable strength internal pull-up/down Programmable input/output linePIO8 I/O Bi-directional with programmable strength internal pull-up/down Programmable input/output linePIO9 I/O Bi-directional with programmable strength internal pull-up/down Programmable input/output linePIO10 I/O Bi-directional with programmable strength internal pull-up/down Programmable input/output line
Introduction11www.javad.com 3. USB cable:Figure 1-3. USB cable
Introduction12 www.javad.com4. DB9 Female - DB9 Female Serial Cable. Figure 1-4. DB9 Serial Cable5. Plug for USB AC Adapter: Figure 1-5. Plug for USB AC Adapter
Chapter 213www.javad.com CONNECTION2.1. Powering the Evaluation boardThe BT4EX8M Evaluation board can be powered in two ways, using USB cable:1. When the board is connected to PC via USB cable no additional powering required;2. When the serial or parallel connection to PC is used, power the test board using USB cableconnected to plug, as depicted on Figure 2-1:Figure 2-1. Powering 2.2. Bluetooth Antenna ConnectionConnect the Bluetooth antenna to the Bluetooth antenna connector, as depicted on Figure 2-1.++
ConnectionUSB Connection14 www.javad.com2.3. USB Connection A standard USB cable (included in Kit) may be used to connect PC USB port with USB port on adapter.Table 2-1. USB Connector Specification2.4. Serial RS-232 connectionA standard Null-Modem cable (included in Kit) with DB-9 Female connectors on both ends maybe used to connect PC COM_X port with Serial port on adapter.Adapter’s DB-9 male connector external view and pinout is shown on the Figure 2-2.Figure 2-2. DB-9 Male connectorTable 2-2. DB-9 Male Connector SpecificationPin Signal Name Dir Description1 5V_USB I +5 VDC Power Input2 USB_D- I/O USB data minus 3 USB_D+ I/O USB data plus4 GND - Ground5 GND - GroundPin Signal Name Dir Description1N/C11. N/C - Not connected-2 RX_IN I RS232 data input3 TX_OUT O RS232 data output4N/C O5 GND - Ground6N/C -7 RTS_OUT O RS232 request to send active low8 CTS_IN I RS232 clear to send active low9N/C -
ConnectionParallel connection15www.javad.com 2.5. Parallel connectionA standard parallel cable (not included in Kit) with DB-25 Female connectors on both ends maybe used to connect PC LPT_X port with LPT port on test board.Test board’s DB-25 male connector external view and pinout is shown on the Figure 2-2.Figure 2-3. DB-25 Male connectorTable 2-3. Connector SpecificationPlease, refer to particular external device parallel port specification to select and use right Serialcable for proper connection.Pin Signal Name Dir Description PinSignal NameDirDescription1N/C114 N/C2 SPI_CSB I Chip select for Synchronous Serial Interface. Active low. 15 N/C3 N/C 16 N/C4 N/C 17 N/C5 N/C 18 GND - Ground6 N/C 19 GND - Ground7 N/C 20 GND - Ground8 SPI_MOSI I Serial Peripheral Interface data input 21 GND - Ground9 SPI_CLK I Serial Peripheral Interface clock 22 GND - Ground10 SPI_MISO O Serial Peripheral Interface data output 23 GND - Ground11 N/C 24 GND - Ground12 N/C 25 GND - Ground13 N/C1. N/C - Not connected
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Appendix A17www.javad.com SAFETY WARNINGS• Read these instructions.• Keep these instructions.• Heed all warnings.• Follow all instructions.• Clean only with a damp cloth.• Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or otherapparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, conveniencereceptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatushas been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid hasbeen spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, or has been dropped.• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids,shall be placed on the apparatus.
Safety WarningsGeneral Warnings18 www.javad.comA.1. General WarningsThis product should never be used:• Without the user thoroughly understanding operator’s manual.• After disabling safety systems or altering the product.• With unauthorized accessories.• Contrary to applicable laws, rules, and regulations.DANGER:THE EVALUATION KIT SHOULD NEVER BE USED IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.
Appendix B19www.javad.com WARRANTY TERMSJAVAD GNSS electronic equipment are guaranteed against defective material and workmanshipunder normal use and application consistent with this Manual. The equipment is guaranteed forthe period indicated, on the warranty card accompanying the product, starting from the date thatthe product is sold to the original purchaser by JAVAD GNSS’ Authorized Dealers1.During the warranty period, JAVAD GNSS will, at its option, repair or replace this product at noadditional charge. Repair parts and replacement products will be furnished on an exchange basisand will be either reconditioned or new. This limited warranty does not include service to repairdamage to the product resulting from an accident, disaster, misuses, abuse or modification of theproduct.Warranty service may be obtained from an authorized JAVAD GNSS warranty service dealer. Ifthis product is delivered by mail, purchaser agrees to insure the product or assume the risk of lossor damage in transit, to prepay shipping charges to the warranty service location and to use theoriginal shipping container or equivalent. A letter should accompany the package furnishing adescription of the problem and/or defect.The purchaser's sole remedy shall be replacement as provided above. In no event shall JAVADGNSS be liable for any damages or other claim including any claim for lost profits, lost savings orother incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, the product.1. The warranty against defects in JAVAD GNSS battery, charger, or cable is 90 days.
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