TideMaster - Operating Manual: MANUAL-1094978189-1 | issue: 1.1
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5 Communications
5.1 RS232 Communications
Communication with TideMaster is via the TideMaster Express software. The unit can also be interrogated
by a terminal program such as HyperTerminal. Details of the commands that can be manually sent and
received are provided in Section 9
The data cable supplied with the TideMaster is terminated with a 9 pin serial connector. If no serial port is
available on the host PC then a USB-Serial adaptor is supplied with the unit.
Communication parameters are factory set to 115200 Baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity.
5.2 Bluetooth Communications
The TideMaster is also fitted with a Bluetooth communications chip. The system allows a wireless link to be
established between an instrument and the operator’s PC, performing exactly as if the instrument were
connected to the PC via a serial cable.
Before Bluetooth communications can be established it is necessary to pair the TideMaster with the PC to be
communicated with. A TideMaster can be paired with multiple PC’s but can only be connected to one PC at
a time.
Bluetooth communication will seriously deplete the battery lifetime.
It is recommended that unless mains powered, Bluetooth connections are disconnected when not
required
5.2.1 Specification
5.2.1.1 Product Description
The OBS418 and OBS419 are stand-alone Classic Bluetooth modules with UART logic level interface for
fast, secure, and transparent serial data transmissions up to 150 meters. With the embedded Bluetooth
stack, you can be up and running quickly as there is no need for a driver or stack in the host.
5.2.1.2 Approvals
The modules are fully Bluetooth qualified and provide modular radio type approvals for the US, Europe,
Japan and Canada:
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(FCC, R&TTE, MIC, IC).
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The modules are also compliant with EMC, Safety
The operating temperature range is
–30°C to +85°C.
5.2.1.3 Features
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OBS419: v2.1 + EDR (Classic Bluetooth)
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OBS419: 950 kbps
