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Using Bluetooth®
The CM301 is an endcap for the reader that contains a Bluetooth® module. The
CM301 Bluetooth® module (see page 36) allows the RS340 to send and receive data
“wirelessly” via a Bluetooth® connection.
To make Bluetooth® operate you need to connect the Bluetooth® reader with another
Bluetooth® enabled device, like a PDA (hand held computer), computer, or a
Bluetooth® dongle that is attached to a scale head (as shown below).
If you are using a PDA or computer you will
require software. (Not supplied by Allflex)
Your software supplier will explain how to
connect the PDA, or your computer to the
Allflex Reader.
Bluetooth® works on a premise that one end of
the communications will be a MASTER and
the other a SLAVE. The MASTER initiates
communications and looks for a SLAVE
device it has been connected to. PDAs and
computers usually behave as MASTERS.
WARNING: When used in the appropriate manner and setup correctly, Bluetooth®
offers an excellent method of cable free data transfer. However, Bluetooth® can also
be made far too complex by some users.
Allflex advises that to achieve successful implementation of Bluetooth® with our
RS340 reader, users are specifically requested to follow the simple
implementation methods listed (following).
If these implementation methods are not followed, Allflex cannot guarantee that
implementation will not be problematic. This means the Bluetooth® connection
may become inconsistent, thus causing other reader related errors.
Stock Weigh
Electronic
Scale Head
Bluetooth Module
connected to serial