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Congratulation on your new Blu-Link!

Blu-Link allows you to control your GATE ETU (Electronic Trigger Unit) and connect it to other compatible devices wirelessly via the GCS App. What’s more, Blu-Link is an additional adjustable smart fuse and multifunctional wattmeter enabling to, e.g., read telemetry data.

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Together with the GCS, you can adjust TITAN or ASTER settings and update or upgrade their firmware from .

Blu-Link is compatible with the GCS App for devices with Android, iOS, and soon also Windows and macOS.

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For your safety, read the information below carefully before installing the device. 

Warning

Warning
Situations that may cause injury to yourself or others.

Note

Caution
Situations that may cause damage to your device or other equipment.

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Notice
Notes, usage tips or additional information

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Warning  
Before starting the installation process, make sure your AEG is empty and there are no BBs inside. 

Warning  
Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or explosives in the same compartment as the device, its parts or accessories.  

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Warning

Warning
This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.

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Warning

Warning
Persons under 18 years of age are not allowed to service this device.

Warning

Warning  
Before starting the installation process, make sure your AEG is empty and there are no BBs inside. 

Warning

Warning  
Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or explosives in the same compartment as the device, its parts or accessories. 

Warning

Warning
Incorrectly connecting positive and negative battery terminals may cause immediate damage to the device, which is not covered by the warranty, and can lead to fire.

Warning

Warning
Blu-Link may only be used in replicas with tapped metal stock buffer tubes due to the risk of burns and a fire hazard.

Note

Caution
Prevent the device from contact with conductive materials, such as dust, liquid or metal powder, etc.

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Caution
Connecting

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batteries with voltage over 17 V will cause permanent damage to the device, which is not covered by the warranty.

Note

Caution
Do not remove the device protective heat-shrink tube.

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The product Warranty Form is available on our website: www.gatee.eu/warranty

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In case you have any difficulties while installing or using this product:

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email us at support@gatee.eu

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contact us via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gatee

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call

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+48

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122 100 523

Technical Specifications

Supply voltage range

4,75-17 VDC

Rated voltage

11,1 VDC

Nominal current consumption

280 uA

Maximum current consumption

45 mA (dla napięcia 17 VDC)

Dimensions (length x width x thickness)

54,5 mm x 19,9 mm x 9 mm

Finished product weight

9,65 g

Operating temperature range

min. -15° C, max. +50° C

Relative humidity

≤ 80%

How to use Blu-Link

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You can use Blu-Link without an ETU. It will work as a smart fuse and a multifunctional wattmeter enabling you to, e.g., read

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Telemetry data.

First

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Connection via the GCS App

  1. Have handy the PIN number printed on the Blu-Link PIN card

  2. Download and install GATE Control StationGCS:
    www.gatee.eu/gcs

  3. Enable Bluetooth function Bluetooth® on your device

  4. Prepare the Enable Location on your device (in order to search for available Blu-Link Troubleshooting Card included in the kitdevices within Bluetooth® range)

  5. Plug the AEG battery into Blu-Link into AEG batteryINPUT, the green LED side up. LED should glow green for 1 s.

  6. Read the LED status and relate to troubleshooting cardA blinking blue LED means Blu-Link is ready to connect to GCS

  7. Log into the GCS app

  8. Prepare PIN printed on the Blu-Link PIN card

  9. Connect App

  10. Select New Device in Dashboard

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  11. Click Refresh

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  12. Select Blu-Link by following the instructions from the GCSPlug Blu-Link into AEG/ETUfrom the list of available devices

  13. Enter the PIN number

  14. Plug in your AEG/ETU into Blu-Link OUTPUT

  15. Enjoy using Blu-Link

Plug and play

  1. Plug Blu-Link into AEG battery

  2. Plug Blu-Link into AEG/ETU

  3. Enjoy airsofting

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Tip

Note
In case of problems with connection, check LED status with the Troubleshooting Card.

Tip

Note
Keep the Blu-Link PIN card or save PIN printed on it – you will need it for each new connection. If you lose your PIN, contact us at support@gatee.eu.

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Notice
Blu-link is compatible with the Bluetooth version 4.0 or later.

Plug and play

  1. Enable Bluetooth® on your device

  2. Enable Location on your device

  3. Plug the AEG battery into Blu-Link INPUT, the green LED should glow for 1 s

  4. Log into the GCS App any time

  5. Select New Device in Dashboard

  6. Select Blu-Link from the list of available devices

  7. Plug in your AEG/ETU into Blu-Link OUTPUT

  8. Enjoy using Blu-Link

Tip

Note
In case of problems with connection, check LED status with the Troubleshooting Card.

Instalacja Blu-Link w replice

  1. Open the stock cover

  2. Remove the stock buffer tube end cap

  3. Plug in your AEG/ETU into Blu-Link OUTPUT

  4. Plug the AEG battery into Blu-Link INPUT

  5. Insert Blu-Link and the battery inside the stock buffer tube

  6. Replace the stock cover

  7. Replace the stock buffer tube

  8. Enjoy airsofting

Warning

Warning
Blu-Link may only be used in replicas with tapped metal stock buffer tubes due to the risk of burns and a fire hazard.

Troubleshooting

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LED

CO SIĘ STAŁO

CO ROBIĆ

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GREEN 1 s on start

Self-test was completed with succesfully

  • Blu-Link is ok

  • Wait for further LED indications

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GLOWING GREEN

Blu-Link has been connected correctly

 

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BLUE BLINKING for 120 s

Blu-Link is ready for Bluetooth connection®

Connect Blu-Link to GCS

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GLOWING RED

Self-test failed, Bluetooth® connection is not possible

  • Disconnect the power supply from Blu-Link, wait 10 seconds, and reconnect the power supply

  • If you have a USB-Link, connect it to the INPUT connector, go to Diagnostics in GCS, check Blu-Link DTCs and follow the instructions there

  • Contact us at support@gatee.eu

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BLINKING IN RED/BLUE

  • No Blu-Link firmware installed

  • Self-test failed, Bluetooth® connection is possible

  • Install Blu-Link firmware via GCS

  • Connect Blu-Link to GCS, go to Diagnostics in GCS, check Blu-Link DTCs and follow the instructions there

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BLUE GLOWING for 120 s

Blu-Link is connected correctly

Enjoy using Blu-Link

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GLOWING ORANGE

Blu-Link firmware update in progress

  • Wait until the firmware has been updated

  • Keep the device with GCS on as close as possible to Blu-Link

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LED goes off 120 s after the last indication

  • Battery saving mode

  • Battery disconnected

  • Enjoy using Blu-Link

  • Connect battery

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LED goes off immediately after connecting the battery

  • The battery is discharged or damaged

  • Battery Deans-T connector is not compatible

  • Damaged power cables

  • Charge or replace the battery

  • Use the Deans-T battery connector included with the installation kit

  • Replace power cables

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BLINKING RED

Overload, DTC displayed: 2 – ULL, 3 – OCP, 4 – SCP, 5 – OTP

Read what to do in the next section of the Manual or connect Blu-Link to GCS

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BLINKING YELLOW

Zbyt niskie napięcie, wyświetlany kod DTC: 1 – UVP1, 2 – UVP2, 3 – UVP3

Przeczytaj co zrobić w części Kody Usterek lub podłącz Blu-Link do GCS i sprawdź zakładkę Diagnostics

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RD:Troubleshooting Card [BLU-L]
RD:Troubleshooting Card [BLU-L]

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  1. The color of LED reflects on the problem type:

    1. Yellow indicates a warning

    2. Red indicates a problem

  2. Number of blinks determines what exactly the problem is (for reference, read DTC explanations presented later on in this guide)

DTC explanations

  • grafika - flaga w kolorze i z liczba plus strzałki wyjaśniające

  • dodać za liczbą mignięć znak “x” np. 2x

  • przemyśleć bardziej obrazowe oznaczanie liczby mignięć, np. warfet, 4 błyśnięcia:

Notice
If you use an ETU connected to Blu-Link, check also the ETU DTC. Blu-Link is designed to withstand higher power load and lower voltage than ETU, so in most cases, the ETU protection turns on earlier and the Blu-Link does not detect the problem.

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