BLE Bluetooth Remote Configure
Table of Contents:
- 1. Overview
- 2. Support Models
- 3. How to connect
- 4. Access Password and Command
- 5.Use MAC Bluetooth to connect to nodes
1. Overview
There are some new models of Dragino sensors support BLE remote configure. User can use mobile phone to configure the sensor via BLE.
2. Support Models
Here list the models that support BLE and the method to activate BLE function.
| Models | BLE Activate Method | Comments |
|---|---|---|
All models with -LB, -LS , -NB, -NS, -CB, -CS suffix | Device is battery power type and BLE will be only activate on below case:
If there is no activity connection on BLE in 60 seconds, sensor will shut down BLE module to enter low power mode. |
3. How to connect
3.1 Use General Serial Bluetooth Terminal in mobile phone
Example tool in Andriod.
Install in mobile and run. Go to Devices --> Bluetooth LE and SCAN. FInd the correct device and connect
Each device has unique password named AT PIN. Input the password and you will be able to get access to the UART of the device.
3.2 How to use PC to connect?
Firstly, a USB to Bluetooth host is required
Insert the Bluetooth host into the computer
Open the serial port assistant on the computer
Then connect according to the operating instructions of the purchased Bluetooth host
(be careful! The AT command in this description may be different from the AT command of the Bluetooth host you purchased. Please follow the instructions for the Bluetooth host you purchased)
The Bluetooth name to be connected is the DEVEUI of the node
4. Access Password and Command
Each device is shipped with a label as below include 6 chars AT PIN. this is the PIN to access the console of sensor.
For AT Commands list please refer user manual for each sensor.
5.Use MAC Bluetooth to connect to nodes
1.Download BLE terminal or BLE Device Info
2. Turn on MAC Bluetooth
3.Open the Bluetooth tool, check the Bluetooth list, and find the device name
4.Click Connect, find the read/write window, and you can complete the communication with the device.
