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Congratulations on your new Blu-Link!

Blu-Link allows you to control GATE devices such as TITAN, ASTER, and STATUS and connect them to other compatible ones wirelessly via the GCS App. What’s more, Blu-Link is an additional adjustable smart fuse and multifunctional wattmeter enabling you to, e.g., read Telemetry data.

Together with the GCS App, you can adjust the settings of TITAN, ASTER, STATUS, and other GATE devices and update or upgrade their firmware.

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.

Warning
Situations that may cause injury to yourself or others.

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

Notice
Notes, usage tips or additional information.

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

Warning
Persons under 18 years of age ought not stay unattended near the device during its installation or servicing in an ASG replica.

Warning
Persons under 18 years of age ought not stay unattended near the device installed in an ASG replica ready for use.

Warning
Persons under 18 years of age are not allowed to install or commission the device in an ASG replica.

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

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. 

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

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.

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

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

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

Note
The product warranty form is available on our website: www.gatee.eu/warranty.

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

Technical Specifications

Rated Voltage

4,75-17 VDC

Rated Current

30 A

Current Consumption without Load

280 uA

Maximum Current Consumption without Load

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

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.

Initial Use

Caution
Please follow the steps below when first connecting Blu-Link. Do not use your mobile Android device’s system options to pair Blu-Link as it will not function correctly. In case you have done so, unpair the devices first.

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

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

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

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

  5. Log into GCS

  6. Tap + in Dashboard

  7. Enable Bluetooth® on your device

  8. Enable the required permissions on your device (in order to search for available Blu-Link devices within Bluetooth® range); scanning for Bluetooth® devices commences automatically

  9. Select the Blu-Link you want to connect to from the list of available devices; if your device is not found, pull to refresh or tap Refresh Scan

  10. Enter the PIN number

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

  12. Enjoy using Blu-Link

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

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.

Note
Blu-Link is compatible with Bluetooth version 4.0 or later.

Plug and Play

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

  2. Log into the GCS App any time

  3. Tap + in Dashboard

  4. Enable Bluetooth® on your device

  5. Enable the required permissions on your device (in order to search for available Blu-Link devices within Bluetooth® range), scanning for Bluetooth® devices commences automatically

  6. Select the Blu-Link you want to connect to from the list of available devices; if your device is not found, pull to refresh or tap Refresh Scan

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

  8. Enjoy using Blu-Link

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

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.

GCS Code (Old Code)

warning

error

Nname

Error Description

Possible reason

Possible solution

LED (Review in GCS)

UVP1

Under Voltage Protection 1

Protection against battery over-discharge (battery protection) activated

  1. Discharged battery

  2. Battery type or number of battery cells set incorrectly

  1. Charge the battery

  2. Set the correct battery type or number of battery cells

Yellow(1)

UVP2

Under Voltage Protection 2

Voltage has dropped below a critical level for your device to work properly

  1. Discharged battery

  2. The battery is worn out and there is excessive internal resistance

  3. Inadequate battery type for the current AEG configuration

  4. Excessive electrical resistance between your device and the battery

  5. Motor too strong for the connected battery

  6. Motor connection short circuit

  7. Jammed motor

  8. Damaged motor

  1. Charge the battery

  2. Replace battery

  3. Use a battery with more capacity or higher voltage

  4. We recommend using a battery with a Deans-T connector; if you need to use an adaptor, check the quality

  5. Use standard or high-torque motors instead of high-speed ones

  6. Check and fix motor wire insulation

  7. Unjam the motor

  8. Replace the motor

Yellow(2)

UVP3

Under Voltage Protection 3

Protection against battery over-discharge (battery protection) activated immediately after connecting the battery

  1. The number of cells is different from the number set in GCS

  2. Discharged battery

  1. Set the same number of cells in GCS as in the battery

  2. Charge the battery

Yellow(3)

OVP

Over Voltage Protection

Voltage exceeding a critical level for your device to work properly

  1. Connected battery type not supported by the unit

  1. Replace the battery

Red + Blue

TEMP (OTP)

Over Temperature Protection

Excessive device temperature – over-temperature protection activated

  1. The outside temperature is too high in relation to the requirements of your AEG

  2. Frequent short circuits and device electrical overloads

  1. Wait until the temperature drops

Red(5)

OCP1 (E11)

Over Current Protection Type 1

Excessive current detected – overcurrent protection activated

  1. Motor connection short circuit

  2. Motor or gearbox jammed

  3. Motor damaged

  1. Check and fix motor wire insulation

  2. Unjam the motor or gearbox

  3. Replace motor

Red(3)

OCP2 (E12)

Over Current Protection Type 2

Excessive current detected – overcurrent protection activated

  1. Motor connection short circuit

  2. Motor or gearbox jammed

  3. Motor damaged

  4. Battery voltage too high for the current motor

  1. Check and fix motor wire insulation

  2. Unjam the motor or gearbox

  3. Replace motor

  4. Replace the battery

Red(3)

SELF (E14 STF)

Self-Test Failure

The device failed on self-test

  1. Device Internal Error

  2. Always activated with other Device Internal Errors

  1. Clear the DTC

  2. Unplug your device from the battery and Blu-Link/USB-Link and wait 10s

  3. Connect your device to the battery and wait again 10s

  4. Check the DTC again – if the error persists, contact us at support@gatee.eu

Red(1) + Blue(1)

FET1 (E01 EA01 T_Drive)

Main Transistors Error

Main Transistors Error

  1. Device Internal Error

  1. Clear the DTC

  2. Unplug your device from the battery and Blu-Link/USB-Link and wait 10s

  3. Connect your device to the battery and wait again 10s

  4. Check the DTC again – if the error persists, contact us at support@gatee.eu

Red(1) + Blue(1)

VME1 (E03 EA03 VoltageSensor)

Voltage Measurement Error

Voltage Measurement Error

  1. Device Internal Error

  1. Clear the DTC

  2. Unplug your device from the battery and Blu-Link/USB-Link and wait 10s

  3. Connect your device to the battery and wait again 10s

  4. Check the DTC again – if the error persists, contact us at support@gatee.eu

Red(1) + Yellow(1)

TSE (E04 EA04 TempSensor)

Temperature Sensor Error

Temperature Sensor Error

  1. Device Internal Error

  1. Clear the DTC

  2. Unplug your device from the battery and Blu-Link/USB-Link and wait 10s

  3. Connect your device to the battery and wait again 10s

  4. Check the DTC again – if the error persists, contact us at support@gatee.eu

Red(1) + Yellow(1)

CSE (E05 AmpSensor)

Current Sensor Error

Current Sensor Error

  1. Device Internal Error

  1. Clear the DTC

  2. Unplug your device from the battery and Blu-Link/USB-Link and wait 10s

  3. Connect your device to the battery and wait again 10s

  4. Check the DTC again – if the error persists, contact us at support@gatee.eu

Red(1) + Yellow(1)

CFG (E13 EA13 Config)

Configuration Error

Configuration Error

?

  1. Restore factory settings

  2. Install the newest firmware

  3. Clear the DTC

  4. Unplug your device from the battery and Blu-Link/USB-Link and wait 10s

  5. Connect your device to the battery and wait again 10s

  6. Check the DTC again – if the error persists, contact us at support@gatee.eu

brak led

SCP1

Short Circuit Protection 1

Blu-Link detected Current over 270 A – short-circuit protection activated

  1. Motor connection short circuit

  2. Motor or gearbox jammed

  3. Motor damaged

  1. Check and fix motor wire insulation

  2. Unjam the motor or gearbox

  3. Replace motor

Red(4)

SCP2

Short Circuit Protection 2

Blu-Link has detected a shorted female Deans-T connector in Firing Mode

  1. Motor connection short circuit

  2. Motor or gearbox jammed

  3. Motor damaged

  1. Check and fix motor wire insulation

  2. Unjam the motor or gearbox

  3. Replace motor

Red(4)

U-OCP (USER_OCP)

User Load Limit

User load limit exceeded

  1. The load limit has been set too low in relation to AEG configuration

  2. Other possible reasons are the same as in the case of OCP or SCP

  1. Modify the adjustable smart fuse settingsFollow the OCP or SCP guidelines

  2. Contact us at support@gatee.eu

Red(2)

BTDC

Bluetooth® Communication Error

Bluetooth® Communication Error

  1. Your device is too far away from Blu-Link

  2. Radio signal too weak

  1. Move your device closer to Blu-Link

brak led

BTE

Bluetooth® Module Failure

Bluetooth® Module Failure

Device Internal Error

  1. Clear the DTC

  2. Unplug your device from the battery and Blu-Link/USB-Link and wait 10s

  3. Connect your device to the battery and wait again 10s

  4. Check the DTC again – if the error persists, contact us at support@gatee.eu

brak led

COMP (F_CompInm)

Comparator Error

Current Sensor Error

Device Internal Error

  1. Clear the DTC

  2. Unplug your device from the battery and Blu-Link/USB-Link and wait 10s

  3. Connect your device to the battery and wait again 10s

  4. Check the DTC again – if the error persists, contact us at support@gatee.eu

Rde(1) + Blue(1)

ESC (ETU_SC)

Output Connector Short Circuit

Short circuit at the output connector or an internal error detected

A damaged external device was connected, a short circuit in the connector, an internal error


  1. Disconnect any connected external devices.

  2.  Check the condition of the connector (make sure there’s no dirt or bent parts). 

  3. Clear the DTC

  4. Unplug your device from the battery and Blu-Link/USB-Link and wait 10s

  5. Connect your device to the battery and wait again 10s

  6. Check the DTC again – if the error persists, contact us at support@gatee.eu

Rde(1) + Blue(1)

CURS (F_Cur_Source)

Internal Power Supply Error

Internal Power Supply Error

Device Internal Error

  1. Clear the DTC

  2. Unplug your device from the battery and Blu-Link/USB-Link and wait 10s

  3. Connect your device to the battery and wait again 10s

  4. Check the DTC again – if the error persists, contact us at support@gatee.eu

Rde(1) + Blue(1)

COMMT (F_G1W_TX)

G1W Interface Error 1

G1W Interface Error 1

Device Internal Error

  1. Clear the DTC

  2. Unplug your device from the battery and Blu-Link/USB-Link and wait 10s

  3. Connect your device to the battery and wait again 10s

  4. Check the DTC again – if the error persists, contact us at support@gatee.eu

Rde(1) + Blue(1)

COMMR (F_G1W_RX_USBL)

G1W Interface Error 2

G1W Interface Error 2

Device Internal Error

  1. Clear the DTC

  2. Unplug your device from the battery and Blu-Link/USB-Link and wait 10s

  3. Connect your device to the battery and wait again 10s

  4. Check the DTC again – if the error persists, contact us at support@gatee.eu

Rde(1) + Blue(1)

LED

WHAT HAPPENED

POSSIBLE REASON

WHAT TO DO

ULL – User load limit exceeded

  • The load limit has been set too low in relation to AEG configuration

  • Other possible reasons are the same as in the case of OCP or SCP

  • Modify the adjustable smart fuse settings

  • Follow the OCP or SCP guidelines

  • Contact us at support@gatee.eu

OCP – Blu-Link has detected excessive current activating overcurrent protection

  • Motor damaged

  • Motor or gearbox jammed

  • Motor connection short circuit

  • Replace motor

  • Unjam motor or gearbox

  • Check and fix motor wire insulation

SCP – Blu-Link has detected a current over 270 A activating short circuit protection

  • Motor damaged

  • Motor or gearbox jammed

  • Motor connection short circuit

  • Replace motor

  • Unjam motor or gearbox

  • Check and fix motor wire insulation

OTP – Blu-Link temperature is too high activating over temperature protection

  • Excessively high outside temperature in combination with a tuned replica

  • Frequent short circuits and Blu-Link electrical overloads

Wait until Blu-Link temperature drops

UVP1 – Battery protection was activated

Battery discharged

Charge battery

UVP2 – The voltage dropped below critical level for Blu-Link to work properly

  • Battery discharged

  • The battery is worn out and has excessively high internal resistance

  • Inadequate battery type for current AEG configuration

  • Too much electrical resistance between Blu-Link and the battery

  • Motor too powerful for the battery connected

  • Motor connection short circuit

  • Jammed motor

  • Damaged motor

  • Charge battery

  • Replace battery

  • Use battery of greater capacity or voltage

  • Do not use any adaptors

  • Use standard or high-torque motors instead of high-speed ones

  • Check and fix motor wire insulation

  • Unjam motor

  • Replace motor

 

UVP3 – Protection against battery overdischarge activated immediately after battery was connected

  • The number of cells differs from the number set in GCS

  • Battery discharged

  • Set the same number of cells in GCS as in battery

  • Charge battery

Note
There may be several codes displayed one after another, e.g., SCP and UVP2: 4 red blinks, 2 yellow blinks.

Note
It is a good practice to clear the DTCs in GCS before each skirmish.

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: 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 device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. 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.

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.

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