NIIGATA SEIKI CO., LTD

BluetoothBOXDTW-DG01■MOUNTING

Instruction Manual

1.Install a standard USB Bluetooth adapter by plugging it into the USB-A connector ofthe adapter.

Thank you for purchasing BluetoothBOX, DTW-DG01.
Please read this document thoroughly for proper operation and in order to get the greatest benefit from the product.

■OVERVIEW

2.Remove the Caliper screw shown in the photo. Keep screw from being lost for
future use.

Wireless adapter for GD series Calipers.
Bluetooth communication using an external USB Bluetooth adapter (Bluetooth 4.0 or higher) with support for USBHID class.
※ This adapter requires a standard USB Bluetooth Adapter (Bluetooth 4.0 or higher,) purchased separately.

3. Prepare a vernier caliper mounting plate and mounting screws. If the vernier caliper is thick (see left image), prepare awasher.If the thickness of the vernier caliper is thin (see image), no washer is required.

※ The Bluetooth adapter must support Peripheral Role. TP-Link does not support Peripheral Role.
①■FEATURES● Can communicate with wide range of Bluetooth capable devices.
● Accepts a standard USB Bluetooth adapter, available worldwide.

Caliper● Measurement data can be transferred to software such as Excel, etc.
①Washer■ART IDENTIFICATION②Mounting Bracket① Power ON/OFF Button
・ Short press of button will turn device ON (Status LED = Red).

①Power ON/OFF Button

・ When ON, a short press will turn the device OFF※When connecting with a caliper with a USB cable, the caliper setting value is initialized.

(Status LED = Blinking Green).

After connecting the cable, please set the calipers.
■PAIRING②USB-A Connector②USB-A Connector

Customer supplied USB Bluetooth adapter plugs in here.

・Turn on the PC you want to communicate with and enable the Bluetooth interface.

Do not use to connect other USB devices.
③ Send Button③Send Button
・ When device is communicating (Status LED = Blue), pressing

For computers with Windows 8 or higher, device will work with standard Windows drivers. If other drivers are installed, there
is a possibility of a conflict so change setting to work with standard Windows drivers.

・Hold down the Send Button and press the Power Button at same

・Hold down the Send Button and press the Power Button at same time to enter pairing mode (Status LED = Blinking Green).

time to enter pairing (discovery) mode・Have the communicating PC or Tablet search for available Bluetooth devices. (This procedure varies depending on the(Status LED = Blinking Green).

computer. Please refer to the instruction manual for the PC.)

⑥ Status LED④Micro-USB Connector⑤ Charging LED

・ Connects to the Caliper using the included Communication
・ Connect to the included AC-USB charger and Charging Cable, or connect to PC to charge the device.
※ Do not use to connect other USB devices.

⑦ Mounting Bracket⑤Charging LED⑧ Caliper Mounting Screw:LED=Blinking GreenSLEEP:LED=Purple

Voltage low:LED=Blinking Red・ Turn on the Computer and enable the Bluetooth interface.
・ Confirm that the device is connected. The Status LED will be blue, and the PC will list the "BLEBOX" on the list of connected
・ Copy the file "SKLOG.exe" to the PC (any location is OK) and double click the file to start the software.

⑥Status LED

Transmitting data

■TRANSMITTING DATAdevices.

LED on when charging; goes off when complete.

:LED=Green

・Select "BLEBOX" from the detected devices and begin pairing.
・When pairing is complete, the Status LED will be blue.

Cable (Micro-USB to Mini-USB) to send the measurement data to the wireless adapter.

Pairing※ For Windows 7 computers without Bluetooth already installed, please install the drivers supplied with the USB Bluetooth
adapter.

④Micro-USB Connector

this button will transmit the measurement to the PC.

:LED=Blue

Attach to the Caliper as shown and secure using a Phillips screwdriver.

5.Connect the Adapter to the Calipers using the Mini-USB to Mico-USB connection cable.

time to enter pairing (discovery) mode

Communicating③Caliper Mounting Screw※ A standard screwdriver can be used to tighten the Plate Screw.

・Hold down the Send Button and press the Power Button at same:LED=Red③

4.Mount the Adapter to the Bracket and secure with the Plate Screw.

(Status LED = off).

Power ON

②・ When the SK-LOG software "Connect" Button is clicked, the software will being communicating with the BOX, and throughthe connection cable, to the Caliper.
※ Please refer to the SK-LOG Instruction Manual for information on setting up data output options, etc.

⑨ Plate Screw

・ When you press the adapter's Send Button, data will be transmitted to the SK-LOG software.
・ To end communication, click on the "End" button on the SK-LOG software and press the Power Button on the Wirelessadapter to turn OFF.

⑦-⑩

※ After pairing is complete and the power is turned off, if you turn on the power again too quickly (about 5 seconds,) it may not⑩ Washerbe able to connect. Please unplug the computer's USB Bluetooth adapter, reinsert and try pairing again.

Metal clamp for mounting adapter on to Calipers.

■ AUTO OFF
If inactive for 20 minutes, the power will turn OFF. Please press the Power Button to turn back ON. If battery voltage drops
below a certain level, the Status LED will blink Red. As voltage continues to drop the adapter will automatically turn OFF.

Communication Cable

Charging Cable

SK-LOG software CD■LOW BATTERY LEVEL
If battery voltage drops below a certain level, the Status LED will blink Red. As
voltage continues to drop the adapter will turn OFF automatically in order to protect
the Lithium Polymer Battery.
※ Since the adapter enters SLEEP mode when not active, to determine if Battery islow, turn the adapter back ON and check the Status LED. If the LED blinks when
the Send Button has not been pressed, the power level is low.

■COMMUNICATION DATA SPECIFICATION
When Send Button is pressed, the following information is transmitted using HID class protocol. After sending,the device enters sleep state.
When sleep state is entered after transmitting data, it will only be canceled when Send Button is Pressed again.
Normal operation (Ex. data = "−1.23")
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200D0A

FF

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FF00

-001.

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CRLF

(address unique for each adapter)

Some PC Bluetooth interfaces will display battery status for connected devices. Theadapter transmits the status when connection is completed, and does not updated

For Error Event (Error Code = 1 Measuring Instrument not connected)

afterward. Please use this value as an indication of battery level.

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4■CHARGINGER

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LF

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(address unique for each adapter)

・Disconnect the Communication Cable from the adapter's Micro-USB Connector, and connect the Charging Cable.
・Connect the USB-A end of the cable to the AC-USB Charger, or to a PC Port for charging※ The charging LED will light when charging is started. The LED will go out when complete.

■AFTER USE CARE ・ STORAGE
Storage

When not in use, store away from direct sunlight in moderate temperatures (0°C~40°C).
Store with the power OFF. If not used for a long period, please maintain the battery by charging to
50% capacity every three months.

■TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem

Cause

Solution① A USB Bluetooth adapter is not ①
plugged in.

Please install a USB Bluetooth adapter compatible
with BluetoothLE (HOGP profile) into the Wireless Adapter.

Will not Pair
② The settings on the PC and the ②
Wireless adapter may not match.
①

Pairing Mode did complete.

Delete the device "BLEBOX" in the PC's Bluetooth device
list, reboot the PC, and try again.

①

Make sure a USB Bluetooth adapter is plugged in.
Hold down the Send Button and press the Power Button

Devicenot foundat same time to enter pairing mode.
②

The settings on the PC and② Please try the following.

the Wireless adapter may

・ Delete the device "BLEBOX" in the PC's Bluetooth device list.

not match.

・ Remove and replace the PC Bluetooth adapter.
・ Reboot the PC①

Measuring instrument data①

does not display.
②Bluetooth connection error.

Check the measuring instrument and cable, and makesure the instrument is in a measuring mode.

②

Make sure the device is within Bluetooth range, and redo
the pairing if necessary.

③

Software communication③

Close, and then restart the communication software.

④

Cancel the pairing, remove and reinsert the PC Bluetootherror.
Data does
not transmit④

Bluetooth status error.

■SPECIFICATION
Model: DTW-DG01
Wireless Protocol : Bluetooth LE (HOGP profile compatible)
Input: Caliper proprietary signal
Output: USBHID class compliant
Power: Lithium Polymer Battery (350mAh)
Continuous on time: 17 hours (for send rate of 250 sends/hr)
charge time: 100 minutes
Dimensions: 35(L)×57(W)×17.5(H)mm
Weight: 45g (Including battery)
Package contents : Main unit (×1), SK-LOG software (×1), Charging Cable(1m) (×1),
Communication Cable (20cm, ×1), Mounting Bracket (×1),
Plate Screw (M3, ×1), Caliper Mounting Screw (M2, ×1),
Washer (×1), Instruction Manual
Compatible OS: Windows7, 8■NOTESFor best performance, and in order to keep the adapter in good condition for long service, please read and follow
these instructions.
● Avoid using where the device will be subject to the following conditions:・ Dirty or dusty locations
・ Exposed to direct sunlight・ Exposed to acids, alkali solutions, or organic solvents.
・ Exposed to oils or water.
・ Equipment which creates sparks or electric discharge, or other locations which require high electric shielding.
・ Near equipment which produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as high voltage cables, or broadcasting
facilities.
● Clean only with dry cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent or alcohol. Do not use any organic solvents.
● Do not disassemble or modify.

adapter, and pair again.
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Display reads "ERR1"⑤

No data is received by adapter, so there is a problem withthe measuring instrument or communication cable, please⑥check..

Once power is turned OFF,does not reconnect whenpower is turned back ON.

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If you turn OFF power, and turn ON again before
the PC disconnects, the PC will not connect tothe device. Please remove and reinsert the PC
Bluetooth adapter, reboot, and pair again.

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