Excell WDC User manual

BLE Dongle

User Manual

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Table of Contents

1. Specification ........................................................................................................................... 2

2. General Mode (Baud Rate 2400 ~921.6k) .............................................................................. 2

3. BLE Dongle Installation Instructions ....................................................................................... 2

3-1 Remove The Pairing With "TM FJ5 unpair" APP ............................................................... 3

3-1-1 Switch Current Setting Mode ...................................................................................... 3

3-1-2 Set <Non Pair Mode> Process For Device ................................................................. 4

3-1-3 Set < Pair Mode> Process For Device........................................................................ 4

3-2 Setting Instructions of FernLand BLE Tool ......................................................................... 5

Appendix1 Setup BLE Dongle Through Commands (Baud Rate 1200) .................................... 14

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1. Specification

 Bluetooth Specification V4.0 (BLE)

 Support USB 2.0 VCP

 Transmit power: -6 ~ 4 dbm (-6dbm:good Signal but high power consumption)

 Power Supply: DC 5V

 Size: 70 * 26 * 12 mm

 Baud Rate: 1200 ~ 921.6Kbps (N.8.1) (Auto BaudRate)

 Dongle can be set up by communication tools using commands (section 4) or by using

FernLand BLE Tool (section 5)

2. General Mode (Baud Rate 2400 ~921.6K)

When finishing setting, dongle will connect with the device directly. After connecting, green light

will be on and ready to start transmitting data.

Indicator Description:

Green light flashing: Stand by or waiting for connection (depend on the setting value above)

Green light steady on: connected

Red light always on: connection error or other error.

3. BLE Dongle installation instructions

1. Download and install Dongle drive with the following link

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B1m9tj-lmxcXMV9xLWpGaFFPRkk

2. If it is BLE FJ5,TM or wireless weighing platform, please install the apk file of TM FJ5 unpair

first. The google play link of "TM FJ5 unpair"

Please refer to 3-1 for details. Other devices ignore the step and jump to the next step please.

3. After removing the pairing of the device to link, download and use the FernLand BLE Tool to

set with the following link

Please refer to 3-2 for details.

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3-1 Remove the pairing with "TM FJ5 unpair" APP

The default pairing setting for BLE FJ5 crane scale, TM and wireless platform is pair mode. In

order to connect with BLE Dongle, use “TM FJ5 unpair” APP installed in Android device to set to

non-pair mode.

[Remark 1] To change the pairing setting for FJ5, TM, and other BLE devices will be different..

A. FJ series:

Step1: Press [TARE] and [ZERO] meanwhile to enter external calibration menu <01FnC>

Step2: Press [TARE] to enter FnC menu <FnC00>

Step3: Press [HOLD] to select the menu to <FnC10>

Step4: Press [TARE] to enter to the menu <no >

Step5: Press [HOLD] to switch to set/remove pairing<CLrbt>

Step6: Press [TARE] to enter the pairing menu<00000>

Step7: Press [HOLD] to change value <00001>

Step8: Press [TARE] to return to FnC menu<FnC10>

B. TM: Press [Pair/Reset] until the Link/Pair indicator flickers

[Remark 2] Setting to non-unpair mode is necessary when connect with BLE Dongle (USB) or

else will won't be able to link.

3-1-1 switch current setting mode

<Non Pair Mode> is preseted when open the APP, press [Start Scan] to switch <Pair Mode/ Non

Pair Mode>

Long press will display <Set

PairMode: true> to switch to

<Pair Mode > if current mode

is<Non Pair Mode>.

Long press will display <Set

PairMode: false> to switch

to<Non Pair Mode> if current

mode is <Pair Mode >.

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3-1-2 Set <Non Pair Mode> process for device

Pressing [Start Scan] to scan the device nearby will display < device name>and < current pair

mode status of the device>on the list. Selected device name will be displayed pairing with mobile

phone when device status is< Pair Mode> (true).( Some phones from different manufacturers will

display the confirmation window of allowed pairing, some will not). Setup will be not completed

until the information bar displays <Initialization finish>, press [Start Scan] again to confirm current

pair mode status of the device this moment.

3-1-3 Set < Pair Mode> process for device

Pressing [Start Scan] to scan the device nearby will display < device name>and < current pair

mode status of the device>on the list. When device status is<Non Pair Mode>( false), setup will

be not completed until the information column display <Initialization finish>, press[Start Scan]

again to confirm current pair mode status of the device this moment.

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3-2 Setting instructions of FernLand BLE Tool

 System requirement for FernLand BLE Tool

 Computer & CPU：1 GHz , x86 or x64

 Memory：2GB (Recommend to use 4GB)

 Display：1024 * 768

 System：Windows XP(SP3),Win7,Win8,Win10; English or Traditional Chinese version

 USB interface

 FernLand BLE Tool Installation

Run “FernLandBLETool_Setup_1_0_0_0.exe”

Click “Next”

Click “I accept the ………”. Click “Next”.

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Input “User Name” and “Organization”. Click “Next”.

Click “Next”.

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Click “Install”.

Waiting…

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Click “Finish”.

 Main Menu of FernLand BLE Tool

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Description:

(1) Function menu

(2) Click “Search” to search scale and display results in (4). Before searching, dongle will

disconnect from the scale.

(3) Click “Get Ver.” to see Dongle’s version and displays in (8). Before the inquiry, dongle will

disconnect from the scale.

(4) The searched results display here.

(5) Please select the scale which displays in (4). Click “connect” to connect Dongle and

scale.

(6) Status bar: Display Com Port of Dongle

(7) Status bar: Display whether Dongle and scale is connected or not.

Connect successfully: display MAC; otherwise display None.

(8) Status bar: Display Dongle’s version

(9) Characteristics UUID

(10) Control center: any commands sent or results received are displayed here.

(11) Clear the messages in (10) control center

 Setting COM PORT of Dongle

Insert Dongle and run “FernLand BLE Tool”

Click “System”  “Preference”

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Com Port: Select Dongle's Com Port number from Com Port pull down menu. If it is not there, please

input the number directly.

BLE Timeout(ms): default is 800. It means transmit the next command after 800ms.

Interface Language: English, Tranditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese

Please click “Save” to save the setting first and then click “Exit”.

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 Select Platform to Connect with Dongle

Insert Dongle and run “FernLand BLE Tool”

Click “Search”.

Remark 3: If the search shows nothing, the pair may not be removed with "TM FJ5 unpair" APP.

Please refer to the chapter 3-1 for steps of removing pairing

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When searching, buttons are deactivated and turned to gray.

Once the scale is found, it will display scale's name, UUID and MAC address.

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After select the scale, click "Connect" in Characteristics UUID area.

When connecting, buttons are deactivated and turned to gray.

After successful connection, the scale's MAC address will displays in the status bar. Close FernLand

BLE Tool and start using Dongle. If Dongle is used elsewhere, please make sure the Com Port setting

is correct.

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Appendix1 Setup BLE Dongle through Commands

(Baud Rate 1200)

1. Inquiry / Set Commands

※ Reply messages for Set Command: OK (successful), Set Err (failed)

Item

Inquiry

Set

Description

Code

Reply

Code

Reply

Device name

vn

FernLand

(Default)

vn<Name>

Ex: vnFernLand

OK

Set Err

Name: max 20 bytes

Service UUID

su

FFF0 (Default)

su<Service UUID>

Ex: suFFF0

OK

Set Err

4 bytes length

Note 1

Characteristics

UUID

ch

FFF1 (Default)

ch<Characteristics UUID>

Ex: chFFF1

OK

Set Err

4 bytes length

Note 1

Mode

ro

0 (Default)

ro<Mode>

Ex: ro0

OK

Set Err

Central : 0

Peripheral : 1

Pairing password

ps

000000 (Default)

ps<Password>

Ex: ps000000

OK

Set Err

Password:6 bytes

(000000 ~ 999999)

Password

on / off

pe

0 (Default)

pe<Password on/off>

Ex: pe0

OK

Set Err

On : 1

Off : 0

Item

Inquiry

Set

Description

Code

Reply

Code

Reply

Pairing

on / off

pi

0 (Default)

pi<Pairing>

Ex: pi0

OK

Set Err

on : 1

off : 0

※ Set to on if connect with

Random address device

Transmit power

pm

1 (Default)

pm<Transmit power>

Ex: pm1

OK

Set Err

0 : -6dbm

1 : 0dbm

2 : 4dbm

Write with /

without response

rp

0 (Default)

rp<Response>

Ex: rp1

OK

Set Err

0 : Write without Response

1 : Response

Paired device

BLE Address

ca

00:00:00:00:00:00

(Default)

ca<Mac>

Ex: ca00:00:00:00:00:00

OK

Set Err

Only for central mode

(Please see Mode setting)

LED when

standby

le

0 (Default)

le<LED standby>

Ex: le0

OK

Set Err

0: Green light flashing

1: Green light always on

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2. Other Commands

※ Reply messages for Set Command: OK (successful), Set Err (failed)

Item

Set

Description

Code

Reply

Clear pairing data

pc

OK

Set Err

RSSI strength

ss

RSSI value

Only for central mode

(Please see Mode setting)

Return to Default

rn

OK

Set Err

Return to the default value

Dongle reset

rs

OK

Set Err

The command might not work because all

ports are taken by the operating system.

Please remove dongle and re-insert it.

Firmware version

sv

V1.1

Dongle’s BLE

address

bt

BLE address

(XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX)

Scan nearby

BLE device

ds

nearby device's name

and address

Only for central mode

※ Red light on when the setting value is incorrect.

Note 1: Settings for different models

Models

Service UUID

Characteristics UUID

Description

TM/ExBLE-P

E611

E812

BLE command port

E813

UART port

E814

BLE module name

setting port

EXCELL BLE counter

scale or indicator

/ExBLE-RS1/ExBLE-RS2

E711

E812

BLE command port

E813

UART command port

E814

BLE module name

setting port

BLE FJ5/ExBLE-C

E811

E812

BLE command port

E813

UART port

E814

BLE module name

setting port

ExBLE-D

E911

E812

BLE command port

E813

UART port

E814

BLE module name

setting port

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3. Steps to Setup BLE Dongle through Commands

1. Download and install Dongle drive with the following link

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B1m9tj-lmxcXMV9xLWpGaFFPRkk

2. If it is BLE FJ5,TM or wireless weighing platform, please install the apk file of TM FJ5 unpair

first. The Google play link of "TM FJ5 unpair"

3. Enter Dongle setting mode → ComPort set BaudRate as 1200,n,8,1

4. su<Service UUID> set E711 (Please see Note 1) → ex: suE711

5. ch<Characteristics UUID> set E813 (Please see Note 1) → ex: chE813

6. ds →Scan nearby device’s name and MAC address

7. ca<MAC> → input device’s MAC address that is found

8. ComPort set BaudRate as 9600,n,8,1

9. Receive the weight data from the platform

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LIMITED WARRANTY

A. The customer enjoys services free of charge provided by our company (or

distributors) under the conditions as follows:

(1) The Dongle is operated normally

(2) The purchasing date is within one year which is our preferential service period

B. We have to charge you for the cost of materials or for the repairs according to

the circumstances even if when in our preferential service period which needs

your understanding as follows:

(1) The Dongle does not work because of use in improper ways

(2) The Dongle does not work because of taking apart for overhaul or the

re-equipping voluntarily

(3) The Dongle causes damage when repaired by unauthorized personnel of the

company

(4) The damage of the Dongle is caused by natural disasters

(5) The damage of the Dongle is caused by environment, for example insect or

humidity.

C. We need to add service/shipping charge as follows:

(1) The scale is purchased beyond our preferential service period

(2) We need charge for transportation fee if we are sent to point of use

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