...

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

Safety Summary

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

...

Tip

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

Technical Specifications

Supply Voltage Range

4,75-17 VDC

Rated Voltage

11,1 VDC

Nominal Current Consumption

280 uA

Maximum Current Consumption

45 mA (for 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

...

Tip

Note
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 Telemetry data.

First Connection via the GCS App

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

  2. Download and install GCS: www.gatee.eu/gcs

  3. Enable Bluetooth® on your device

  4. Enable Location on your device (in order to search for available Blu-Link devices within Bluetooth® range)

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

  6. A blinking blue LED means Blu-Link is ready to connect to GCS

  7. Log into GCS

  8. Select New Device in Dashboard

  9. Click Refresh

  10. Select the Blu-Link you want to connect to from the list of available devices

  11. Enter the PIN number

  12. Plug in your AEG/ETU into the Blu-Link OUTPUT connector

  13. Enjoy using Blu-Link

...

Tip

Note
Blu-Link is compatible with 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 the Blu-Link INPUT connector, the green LED should glow for 1 s

  4. Log into the GCS App any time

  5. Select New Device in Dashboard

  6. Select the Blu-Link you want to connect to from the list of available devices

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

  8. Enjoy using Blu-Link

Tip

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

Blu-Link Installation in the Replica

  1. Open the stock cover

  2. Remove the stock buffer tube end cap

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

  4. Plug the AEG battery into the Blu-Link INPUT connector

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

  6. Replace the stock cover

  7. Replace the stock buffer tube

  8. Enjoy airsofting

Troubleshooting

...

LED

What happened:

What to do:

1 s on start

Self-test completed successfully

  • Blu-Link is OK

  • Wait for further LED indications

Blu-Link has been connected correctly

 

BLINKING for 120 s

Blu-Link is ready for Bluetooth connection®

Connect Blu-Link to GCS

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

  • Contact us at support@gatee.eu

BLINKING

  • 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

for 120 s

Blu-Link is connected correctly via Blutooth®

Enjoy using Blu-Link

Blu-Link firmware update in progress

  • Wait until the firmware has been updated

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

  • Battery saving mode

  • Battery disconnected

  • Enjoy using Blu-Link

  • Connect battery

  • Discharged or damaged battery

  • 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

BLINKING 

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

Read what to do in the next section or connect Blu-Link to GCS and check the Diagnostics tab

BLINKING

Excessively low voltage, DTC displayed: 1 – UVP1, 2 – UVP2, 3 – UVP3

Read what to do in the next section or connect Blu-Link to GCS and check the Diagnostics tab

DTC Codes

Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) indicate basic malfunctions and problems with your battery, AEG, ETU or Blu-Link. You are notified about them by a LED blinking for 120 s after the problem occurs. The Blu-Link DTCs can later be read and cleared in the Diagnostics tab in GCS.

In the Event of Trouble

  1. The LED color reflects the problem type:

    • Yellow indicates a warning

    • Red indicates a problem

  2. The number of blinks determines what exactly the problem is.

DTC Explanation

...

Tip

Note
If you are using an ETU connected to Blu-Link, also check the ETU DTCs. Blu-Link is designed to withstand higher power load and lower voltage than an ETU, so in most cases, ETU protection is activated earlier and Blu-Link does not detect the problem.

...

Tip

Note
Blu-Link is compatible with TITAN V2, TITAN V3, TITAN V2 NGRS, ASTER V2, ASTER V3, STATUS as well as future GATE products.

Bluetooth® Trademark Attribution

The Bluetooth® by both, the word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by GATE Enterprise sp. z o.o. sp. k. is subject to licensing. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

...

Product Compliance

Certificate of Conformity

GATE Enterprise sp. z o.o. sp. k. hereby declare under our sole responsibility that GATE Blu-Link is in conformity with the essential requirements of the following directives: 2012/19/UE, 2014/53/UE, 2011/65/UE.

...

Product Compliance Regarding the Use of the ANNA-B112 Module

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC [Federal Communications Commission] Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

...

This equipment operates on a secondary basis and, consequently, must accept harmful interference, including from stations of the same kind, and may not cause harmful interference to systems operating on a primary basis.

Legal Notice

Please read this Legal Notice before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
This document contains important terms and conditions with respect to your device. By using this device, you accept those terms and conditions.

Exclusion of Liability

GATE Enterprise sp. z o.o. sp. k. are not liable for any damages, injuries or accidents of any kind resulting from the use of this product or airsoft gun with the product installed, including (but not limited to) incidental or intentional damages to airsoft gun, airsoft gun parts, batteries and gearbox internals.

Disclaimer

GATE Enterprise sp. z o.o. sp. k. take no responsibility regarding compliance of the product with the requirements of any law, rule or airsoft restrictions pertaining thereto.

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property owned by GATE Enterprise sp. z o.o. sp. k., including (but not limited to) devices, accessories, parts, software, documentation, is proprietary to GATE Enterprise sp. z o.o. sp. k. and protected under Polish laws, EU laws and international treaty provisions. You may not violate the rights of the Intellectual Property and you will not prepare derivative works of or reverse engineer the device or software. No ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you.

GATE Limited Warranty Policy

GATE Enterprise sp. z o.o. sp. k. warrant that their product is free from manufacturing and material defects at the date of purchase and for a non-extendable period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. This Limited Warranty is conditioned upon proper use of the product by Purchaser.

  1. This Limited Warranty is valid provided that the owner provides a proof of purchase and a properly completed warranty form.

  2. This Limited Warranty does not cover: (a) defects or damage (e.g., mechanical, thermal or chemical) resulting from accident, misuse (misinterpretation of the instructions), abuse, neglect, unusual physical, electrical or electromechanical stress, water immersion, repairs or structural modification of any part of the product, or (b) the product that has its serial number removed or made illegible; (c) defects or damage from improper operation, maintenance or installation; (d) installation of the products.

  3. Requests for warranty are processed as soon as possible, not exceeding 7 (seven) working days. The company’s obligation under this Limited Warranty shall be limited to providing replacement of part(s) only.

Product Disposal Instructions

The symbol shown here means that the product is classified as Electrical or Electronic Equipment and should not be disposed with other household and commercial waste at the end of its working life. The Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU) has been put in place to recycle products using best available recovery and recycling techniques to minimize the impact on the environment. Purchasers shall take any old electrical equipment to waste recycling public centers or points of sale.

...