Xantrex BLE Module Quickstart Guide PN:808-0889 http://www.xantrex.com DANGER RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Connect only to Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) circuits and power sources. Do not expose the BLE Module to rain, snow, spray, or bilge water. For indoor use only. Do not disassemble. No user serviceable parts inside. Do not install and/or operate in compartments containing flammable materials or in locations that require ignition-protected equipment. Failure to follow these instructions will result in physical injury and/or equipment damage. Exclusion for Documentation UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, SELLER (A) MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION; (B) ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS OR EXPENSES, WHETHER SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL, WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION. THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USERS RISK; AND (C) REMINDS YOU THAT IF THIS MANUAL IS IN ANY LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH, ALTHOUGH STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO MAINTAIN THE ACCURACY OF THE TRANSLATION, THE ACCURACY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED. APPROVED CONTENT IS CONTAINED WITH THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION WHICH IS POSTED AT HTTP://WWW.XANTREX.COM. NOTE: Visit http://www.xantrex.com, select PRODUCTS, select a Product category, select a Product, select DOWNLOADS, and choose a document from the list that may provide a translation of the English guide, if available. Contact Information Telephone:
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http://www.xantrex.com 975-1040-01-01 Rev B October 2021 1 Introduction 2 Mounting The Xantrex BLE Module is a communications accessory from Xantrex that enables a Xantrex XPLOREcharger to be monitored or controlled wirelessly using a smart device such as mobile phone. A B F 122
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-20 SELV IP20 C A B Xantrex BLE Module C Quickstart Guide, mounting tape and four screws 25-ft RJ-12 6-conductor communication cable NOTE:
If any of the items are missing, contact your Xantrex dealer. IC Notice This device complies with Canada Industry licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference. and (2) this device must accept any interference. Including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dIndustrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; (2) lutilisateur de lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement. RF Exposure The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction. Lappareil a t valu pour rpondre aux exigences gnrales dexposition aux RF. Le dispositif peut tre utilis dans des conditions dexposition portatives sans restriction. 2021 Trademarks are owned by Xantrex LLC and its affiliates. All other trademarks are owned by their respective companies. FCC / ISED Notice This Class B digital device complies with Part 15B of the FCC and ICES-003 of the ISED Canada Rules. O peration is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NO TE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15B of the FCC and ICES-003 of the ISED Canada Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING : Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. CAN ICES-3(B) / NMB-3(B) FCC ID: 2A25B-XBLEM-BT IC: 23407-XBLEMBT 3 Port A B C A communication port B flanges C LED 5 Setting Up 6 Specifications How to... Steps NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Connect the BLE Module to the XPLORE charger 1.Download the Xantrex App to the smart device. Electrical Specifications iOS: go to the App Store and search for "Xantrex App". Android device: go to the Google Play Store and search for "Xantrex App". Serial 2.Connect the BLE Module to the XPLORE charger. The XPLORE charger is the BLE Module's power source. The LED will start to flash. Physical Specifications 4 Typical Connection Diagram Upgrade the BLE Module's firmware. 1.Obtain the firmware update file from your Xantrex dealer and unzip the 3. Switch to Settings on the smart device. 4. Look for Bluetooth settings. 5. Look for and add Xantrex BLE Module. 6. Open the Xantrex App from the smart device. compressed file into your computer's local hard drive. 2. Rename the firmware file exactly to REMOTE.bin. 3.Plug and format a USB drive to FAT32 (1GB or more) on the PC. 4.Create a new folder on the USB drive called NextGen_Firmware. 5. Move the REMOTE.bin file into the NextGen_Firmware folder. 6.Safely eject the USB drive from the PC. 7.Turn off all loads connected to the Xantrex XPLORE charger. 8.Insert the USB drive into the USB port of the XPLORE charger. 9. Observe during the update that the USB LEDwill flash yellow during the upgrade process. Once the process is complete, the flashing will stop then turn to either solid green or red for about 5 seconds and then off. Green means successful and red means the upgrade process was unsuccessful. 10. If the upgrade process was unsuccessful, consider starting over from step 1 and making sure to reformat the USB drive according to step 3. 11. If the upgrade process was successful, remove the USB drive from the USB port of the XPLORE charger. A B A-2.95in. (74.8mm) with flanges, 2.78in. (70.7mm) with hole center RJ-12 port B-0.97in. (24.8mm) C-1.98 in. (50.3mm) D-1.18 in. (30.2mm) D C Weight Housing / Mounting System IP rating / Mounting Location Temperature Humidity Regulatory EMC emission Substances / environmental 0.08 lb (35 g) ABS Plastic, Wall-mount: 2x2-screw IP 20, NEMA Type 1, Indoor only Operating: -4 to 122F (-20 to 50C) Storage: -40 to 185F (-40 to 85C) Operating: < 95%, non-condensing Storage: < 95%, non-condensing FCC Part 15B, Class B, ISED Canada ICES-003 Class B FCC Part 15C and ISED Canada RF compliance RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU compliance cOnly one auxiliary device can be connected at any time. In this diagram, a Xantrex XPLORE charger is connected to the BLE Module. Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. 2 2021 975-1040-01-01 Rev B October 2021