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Created Date: October 29,2013
Created By: Medius
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I have recently been trying to find some ways to change data registers in a Click PLC without a PC and without a C-More. The C-More is a great product, but I need to have something mobile. I have found this app made by INUX on the Google Play Store to read/write with Modbus RTU over Bluetooth. http://www.inux.se/products/modbus-master-pro Is it possible to use this Android App and a bluetooth serial converter such as this one recommended by INUX to write values into my data registers? http://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Bluetooth-Wireless-Technology-GBS301/dp/B000CPMBO6/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt Seems a little too easy. I did a search in the forums and read one post that led to the fact that it might be possible, but wanted to see if anyone could elaborate before I just go buying stuff. ( http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=4369 &highlight=bluetooth ) Thanks!
Created Date: October 29,2013
Created by: Mike@Forshock
Entirely possible using the Serial Port Profile in Bluetooth.
Havent had a chance to test myself, but picked up an IOGEAR Bluetooth to Serial (DB9) adapter.
EDIT: Same one actually, thats funny.
You are a guinea pig! :D
Created Date: November 30,2013
Created by: oslinjam
Is this working on android ?
Created Date: December 06,2013
Created by: Medius
Not yet. It took awhile to get the converter since it is a legacy product. I have only spent about 30 minutes with it. I am going to try next week to see if I can get any type of communication. I will keep you updated.
Created Date: February 18,2014
Created by: MJPALF
We are using a Bluetooth RS232 Adapter Part UCBT232B from usconverters.com
to control a DL05 from a Nexus7 (Android)
Created Date: February 18,2014
Created by: Medius
That is good news and thanks for posting. The problem I was having with the IOGear (other than I have no experience doing this) is that the device would never recognize the PLC. I tried adjusting the baud rates and still could not make any progress. I got sidetracked by other issues with my project and haven't looked at the bluetooth communication for a month or so, but it is still a priority that I need to get figured out. Was connecting with the DL05 painless or was there some bugs you had to work out? Is it a reliable connection or do you have to adjust settings often? My client/end user will have no experience, nor desire, to adjust any kind of communication settings. That is the reason I ask.
Thanks again.
Created Date: February 19,2014
Created by: MJPALF
The UCBT232B requires setting baud rate etc. using TeraTerm or Hyperterm
and the procedure is available in documentation in the device data sheet .
The unit has been reliable and has retained settings
Created Date: October 29,2013
Created by: Medius
I have recently been trying to find some ways to change data registers in a Click PLC without a PC and without a C-More. The C-More is a great product, but I need to have something mobile.
I have found this app made by INUX on the Google Play Store to read/write with Modbus RTU over Bluetooth. http://www.inux.se/products/modbus-master-pro
Is it possible to use this Android App and a bluetooth serial converter such as this one recommended by INUX to write values into my data registers?
http://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Bluetooth-Wireless-Technology-GBS301/dp/B000CPMBO6/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt
Seems a little too easy. I did a search in the forums and read one post that led to the fact that it might be possible, but wanted to see if anyone could elaborate before I just go buying stuff. ( http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=4369&highlight=bluetooth )
Thanks!