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ProComSol, Ltd HM-BT-VIN User Manual
MAN-1006 4/07/2006 Page 5
10. Some Bluetooth drivers may prompt for a “Passcode”. Enter “1234”, without the
quotes.
Discovery needs to be repeated only when adding or changing HM-BT-VIN modems, or
when multiple modems are in the Bluetooth area.
Pocket PC Applications
Bluetooth serial modems are generally assigned COM8 for application software use.
Start your PC application and set the com port setting to COM8. Use the application as
normal. The HM-BT-VIN looks like a normal RS232 device to the application software.
The application software does not need to be modified.
To verify the com port assignment, follow this procedure.
1. Tap the top of the PDA screen to bring up the “Start” menu.
2. Select “Settings”.
3. Under the “Systems” or “Connections” tab, a Bluetooth icon should appear.
Select this icon. The “Bluetooth Settings” menu should appear.
4. Select the “Services” tab. A list of services will appear.
5. Select “Serial Port”. The service settings will appear.
6. Select “Advanced”. The Port Settings menu will appear.
7. The Com port setting is shown under “Outbound COM port:” As stated earlier,
this value will be COM 8.
8. Make sure the “Default device…” check box is Unchecked.
PC Test Software
Program “HM Test” is included on the installation CD to test the operation of the HM-
BT-VIN. Launch the program from the CD or from the installed icon. Enter the com
port that was assigned to the modem by Windows. Then select “Poll HART Network” to
connect to a HART device. The program sends HART Command 0 to determine what
transmitters are connected to the loop. The “Status” box will indicate successful
operation of the HM-BT-VIN in your system. Consult the “Troubleshooting” section of
this manual if test failure.
Pocket PC Test Software
Program “HM Test CE” is included on the installation CD to test the operation of the
HM-BT-VIN.
1. Use the ActiveSync utility to load this program on to your Pocket PC.
2. Start “File Explorer”.
3. Navigate to the “My Device” directory.
4. Tap “HM Test CE” to launch the program.
5. Tap “Poll” to search for a HART device on the network. The program sends
HART Command 0 to determine what transmitters are connected to the loop. The
“Status” box will indicate successful operation of the HM-BT-VIN in your
system. Consult the “Troubleshooting” section of this manual if test failure.