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How to Setup B2316 via Bluetooth App

B2316 is Cat M1 & NB-IoT GPS Bracelet, For the first time to use, you have to use the Bluetooth App to program the unit, This tutorial will demonstrate how to program the B2316 via Bluetooth App.

Ready

  • Charge the device for 3 0minutes at least via the USB charging cable.
  • Disconnect the charging cable and the device will auto-power ON

If press the SOS button and the screen no light, please charge it for 30 mins at least

Download Bluetooth App

  • Search “nRF Connect for Mobile” on Google Play or iOS store to download and install the APP on your phone.
APP

Connect to Tracker

  • Enable the Bluetooth on your Phone
  • Restart B2316

connect to the USB Charger for a few seconds and then disconnect the charger the device will auto-restart

  • Open the tool nRF Connect on your Phone
  • Click “SCANNER” and select B2316 device (for example “B2316.MEX.TH21”)
  • Click “CONNECT”
  • CLIENT->Nordic UART Service
  • TX Characteristic ->Click icon
  • RX Characteristic ->Click icon

Send Commands to Tracker

Setup IP

  • Input the IP commands and click “SEND”.
Input IP command

Setup Port

  • Input the port commands and click “SEND”.
Input port command
  • Swipe the phone screen to the LEFT until show the following interface.

Lock the Network

Input the following commands to set the network

#NB_MODE:0 E  (CAT M1)
#NB_MODE:1 E  (NB-IoT)

Lock the Bands

Input the following command to Lock the bands.

#BAND:8,20 E (B8,B20)

Setup APN

Input the following command to setup APN

#APN:nbiot E  (if apn is internet the command is #APN:internet E)

Setup Working Mode

Input the following commands to change the working mode

#l:g     (GPS only)
#l:w     (WiFi only)
#l:gw    (GPS>WiFi)
#l:wg    (WiFi>GPS)

Commands List

ItemsCommand FormatCommand SampleReply
APN#APN:apn E#APN:nbiot Enbiot OK
Cat M1 Only#NB_MODE:0 E#NB_MODE:0 ECATM set OK
NB-IoT Only#NB_MODE:1 E#NB_MODE:1 ENB set OK
NB-IoT Band#BAND:X,Y#BAND:8,20 E8,20 OK
IP#ip ip#ip192.168.1.1ip OK
Port#ptport#pt7700pt OK
Read IP#rdip:#rdip:
Read Port#rdpt:#rdpt:
Read Network#rdnbmode:#rdnbmode:
Read working mode#rdloder:#rdloder:
Read APN#rdapn:#rdapn:
Read Bands#rdband:#rdband:
B2316 commands list

FAQ

I can’t connect to the nRF Connect App?
Try to reboot the B2316 and then check if enable the Bluetooth on your phone.
How to restart my device?
connect to the USB Charger for a few seconds and then disconnect the charger the device will auto-restart
How to find my firmware version?
Press the SOS Button and switch to the “ABOUT” interface and it will show firmware version “B2316.MEX.TH21”.
How to check my device’s IMEI number?
Press the SOS Button and switch to the “ABOUT” interface and it will show firmware, ICCID, and IMEI.
How to report the SOS alert to the server?
Hold and press the SOS button for 3 seconds and it will enable the SOS. Press the SOS button for 3 seconds to cancel the SOS alert.
Why does it not report data to my server?
Please make sure to wear the B2316 when you test, if you remove the device it will go to sleep and will not report anymore.
How to Power Off the device?
Press the SOS Button and switch to the “ABOUT” interface until shows the IMEI number and then hold the SOS until shows bye, then release the SOS button to Power OFF
Updated on February 7, 2023

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