Adding Peripherals - Big Fin Scientific
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1. Adding Peripherals to DFS Big Fin Scientific 1 0 4 20 2015 Initial Release For help write to support WMbisfinscientific com or call 512 808 0FIN 0346 Adding Peripherals BLUETOOTH ADAPTER DESCRIPTION sisssssssucsesnsaucvasssansSeennchsdetonsessnnsndiosdoionsionbensnsuavonsunesbonesaeesonseeeebesonnebecnsenibeuneaersioeeensts 3 CONFIGURING THE ADAPTER casio 4 TURNING ON E DA TER a aiaiai 5 STATUS SEEKING CONNECTION ocenah renesans 5 AT e ONNE do do dd da dodo 6 FET OCOLO ane ner eee ee eee ee ee eee 12 For help write to support Obigfinscientific com or call 512 808 0FIN 0346 Page 2 gt Adding Peripherals BIC FIN Introduction This document will explain the procedures necessary to add peripherals scales PIT tag readers etc to the Digital Fish Science Application For instructions on the use of the Application in general download the User Manual DFS 2 from www bigfinscientific com Background Peripherals which transmit and or receive serial data can be connected to the Digital Fish Science Application Examples of serial data protocols are RS 232 RS 485 USB and Bluetooth Wireless among others The primary method by which to make the signal connection to the Digital Fish Science application is via Bluetooth since this method requires the least amount of additional hardware sometimes none The other available method is via USB in conjunction with the Big Fin I O Hub and po2. BigFin Dolph 6t 45 FireFlyBP 7FD9 e The BT adapters we re using are called FireFly or FireBat In this example you would select the FireFlyBP device If you have more than one FireFly you can determine which FireFly is which using the 4 digit code to the right of the Hyphen in the BT name shown above in this example as 7FD9 That For help write to support Obigfinscientific com or call 512 808 OFIN 0346 Page 9 Adding Peripherals Cl a code will also be on a sticker on the side of the adapter shown here 6 Bluetooth pairing request From Ges38_8554 Pair with this device Cancel message similar to this Sign Out e Click on Pair If the application asks for a pairing code enter 1234 e After the connection is completed you ll see the device name under Select Scale Select Fish Board ig BigFin DFS 2 A102 A O Select scale de F FireFlyBP 7FD9 A DOES Y Select PIT Tag Reader Auto fill None o mg dio Select decal type y 3 AAA t About us Calibration lee K ee A Sign Out 3 ON e Repeat this process for other peripherals such as a PIT tag reader In this example our PIT tag reader has BT built in For help write to or call 512 808 OFIN 0346 Page 10 Adding Peripherals MGARR E FARCH ENAA F e Select Connect PIT tag reader from the DFS General Settings menu e Select your device from the list If your device is not avail
3. having been moved to the fish board for length measurement The order of operations is flexible For help write to support bigfinscientific com or call 512 808 0FIN 0346 gt Page 12 gt Adding Peripherals Note that the PIT tag number had already been scanned This was accomplished while the fish was lying on the scale CONTINUE INSERT As with the scale the DFS application is waiting on the communication channel which has been established with the Tag reader looking for anything which looks like a tag number to come across Once received the tag number is populated to the Tag field of the current record If the tag number is the last field required to finalize the fish record the record is stored and a new record is started If not any further tag numbers received will overwrite the tag field value automatically With so many hardware configurations available it s impossible to cover all the possibilities If the examples contained in this document are insufficient for your system setup please contact us for help at the number or email address below Thank you for being a Big Fin Scientific customer support bigfinscientific com or 512 808 0346 8080 FIN For help write to support Obigfinscientific com or call 512 808 0FIN 0346 Page 13
4. set or driver to the application so the next time you update your DFS application you ll see your scale in the list The driver for your scale is independent of Bluetooth or other method of scale communication connection Bluetooth USB or other connection protocol is like establishing a phone line with your device whereas the driver is akin to the language used when speaking over the phone line For help write to support bigfinscientific com or call 512 808 0FIN 0346 gt Page 6 Adding Peripherals Straight Through Serial Cable A serial cable is not required but allows the BT adapter to be located someplace removed from the scale Often times scales are exposed to the elements in which case the BT adapter should be linked via a cable and located away from the action as the adapters are not waterproof Wrapping a ziplock bag around the BT adapter and taping it or zip tying it to a secure location is a typical approach For help write to support Obigfinscientific com or call 512 808 OFIN 0346 Page 7 gt Adding Peripherals Tag format reference Tag Display Format There are 5 different formats for displaying the tag numbers They are selected using the Configuration menu Setup Date amp Time Shutdown PE A os files Language English IDIN Configuration by Reading timeout sec 6 ka ISO 24631 2 On Tag ID format by Applications Use retagging counter Off Ten l
5. abel Ask for tag label On ag labels Duplicate tag labels allowed Off Buzzer duplicate labels Off ISO Long default EME a Animal A0000000964000000 123456 23 characters Industrial RO0060000000000 123456 21 characters ISO Short Animal 964 000000123456 16 characters Industrial 0006 0000000000 123456 21 characters ISO TIRIS Texas Instruments Animal A 00000 0 964 000000123456 26 characters Industrial R 0006 0000000000 123456 23 characters F 210 Animal A 00000 0 0999 000000123456 27 characters Industrial R 0006 0000000000 123456 23 characters BDN Ita Animal 10000000964000000 123456 23 characters Industrial RO0060000000000123456 21 characters ISO Short South America SA Animal 964000000123456 15 characters Industrial 0006 0000000000123456 21 characters For help write to support Obigfinscientific com or call 512 808 0FIN 0346 Adding Peripherals Making the BT Connection in DFS Now that you have the hardware configured here s how you connect your peripheral in the DFS application e Go to the General Settings Basic area of the application e Click on Select Scale y y e A selection list of available scale types will appear If yours is not on this list please write to isfinscientific com and include your make model of scale rr N support Mb e You ll then be presented with a list of available BT devices similar to this None
6. able please contact us see above for contact info For help write to support bigfinscientific com or call 512 808 OFIN 0346 Page gt Adding Peripherals Using your Peripherals in DFS Measurement View Now that you have your peripherals attached here s how to use them during fish data capture Methodology During data taking in the Measurement View you can take data from your peripheral via two general methods We ll use a scale for our example Pushing data from scale clicking print on many scales causes the weight data to be sent out the serial port This is useful if a person is operating the scale and wishes to control when the weight data is sent 2 Pulling data from the scale the DFS application will send a command to the scale asking for the weight data and the scale responds This is useful for remote operations of the scale such that the fish board operator can take scale data without an additional person or interacting w the scale The DFS application is waiting on the communication channel which has been established with the scale such that any push of data from the scale will be received and entered into the weight field of your current record Subsequent pushes will erase that data and replace it with the new without the need for deletion of the field value In this example the fish is placed on a scale and allowed to settle The fish is shown below after
7. lly turns off after the I5 seconds If the unit does not create a connection within 3 minutes it shuts itself off The ability to connect is the same during both the twice per second and once per second period you can treat them as the same status For help write to support Obigfinscientific com or call 512 808 OFIN 0346 Page 5 gt Adding Peripherals BIG FIN Status Connected When the unit has created a connection with another BT device explained below the green LED on the adapter lights solid no blinking If the adapter loses the connection it will revert to blinking and seeking a connection for 3 minutes before shutting itself off Connecting a Scale PIT Tag Reader or other Peripheral to DFS Currently supported peripherals are scales and PIT tag readers but more peripherals will be supported soon GPS antennae salinity readers for example Any peripheral with a serial output can be connected to the DFS application We ll use a scale as our example peripheral but the same connection methodology applies to the other peripheral types In order for DFS to understand what your scale is sending and to be able to send commands to your scale DFS will need to know which scale you re using and need the command set for that scale Luckily this is easy after the first time If you don t see your scale type on the selection list please write us with a description of your scale and we ll add that scale command
8. ssibly RS 232 to USB adapters depending on your hardware This document will cover how to connect to your devices using Bluetooth or BT for short If your serial peripherals a scale for example does not have BT built in we ll use a USB or RS 232 to Bluetooth adapter Serial Settings For the DFS application you ll need to use the following serial settings which are set on each of your peripheral devices Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits one Flow control none Bits per second 9600 Bluetooth Serial Adapters In this document we ll assume you have a scale which does not have Bluetooth built in In order to BT enable your scale we ll use a Bluetooth dongle or adapter which makes the translation from RS 232 wired serial and BT wireless serial It translates in both directions Bluetooth Adapter Description We use the following adapter Microchip RN 270M previously Roving Networks now Microchip Technical information on this adapter can be found here hittp ww microchip com downloads en DeviceDoc rn bt srl um Or pdf For help write to support Obigfinscientific com or call 512 808 OFIN 0346 Page 3 Adding Peripherals We chose this adapter because it can be powered either by DC adapter or by batteries allowing for unplugged operation WARNING Do not use an DC power adapter with the module at the same time as using Alkaline batteries Use only NiCad batteries in conjunc
9. tion with a DC power adapter Configuring the Adapter There are some dip switches and some jumpers on the unit which you must set properly If the unit comes from us these switches and jumpers will already be set for you Top dipswitch settings Switch 4 is set to on Internal jumper settings Position the Jumpers as shown For help write to support Obigfinscientific com or call 512 808 OFIN 0346 Adding Peripherals The jumpers are accessed in the same fashion as accessing the batteries carefully remove the bottom cover You may need some small pliers or screwdriver to remove the jumpers Any excess jumpers can be discarded Turning on the Adapter The adapter is turned on and off via the red button on the top of the unit To turn the unit on hold the red button until you start to see the LEDs start flashing green and blue alternating then release the button Holding it further will cause the unit to go into a special mode so release the button as soon as you see the lights To turn the unit off hold the button down until the lights flash and then turn off Status Seeking Connection After power on the unit will be in ready to connect mode A green LED will blink twice per second for about I5 seconds then once per second for about 3 minutes The twice per second is a special mode which is not used and which automatica
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