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BASE BL-B01

Setup guide

Central intelligence hub for the B-LINK network. Full two-way communication with all POINT + MINI devices. Integrates to access-control systems and B-SENSE tracking. 16 outputs + 8 inputs, LCD status display, 12-24V powered (Solar compatible).

Short Description

The BASE is the central hub of the B-LINK ecosystem — receiving supervised wireless events from POINT devices and interfacing them into existing security and access control infrastructure.

It provides substantial I/O expansion, onboard status display, flexible network integration options and secure 256-bit encryption — enabling cable-free system extensions across complex sites.

Hardware Setup

Connect Power and Antenna

  1. Connect 12V DC power to the BASE.

  2. Attach the supplied antenna to the SMA connector.

  3. Position the antenna in a clear location, away from metal and glass surfaces, to maximise wireless range and reliability.

Placement Best Practices

  • Mount the BASE above head height for optimal radio coverage.

  • Maintain at least 300 mm clearance from large metal surfaces or electrical switchgear.

  • Avoid placing it inside metal cabinets or behind tinted/treated glass.

  • Ensure a direct line-of-sight path to POINT devices wherever possible.

Hardware Setup

Connect Power and Antenna

  1. Connect 12V DC power to the BASE.

  2. Attach the supplied antenna to the SMA connector.

  3. Position the antenna in a clear location, away from metal and glass surfaces, to maximise wireless range and reliability.

Placement Best Practices

  • Mount the BASE above head height for optimal radio coverage.

  • Maintain at least 300 mm clearance from large metal surfaces or electrical switchgear.

  • Avoid placing it inside metal cabinets or behind tinted/treated glass.

  • Ensure a direct line-of-sight path to POINT devices wherever possible.

Hardware Setup

Connect Power and Antenna

  1. Connect 12V DC power to the BASE.

  2. Attach the supplied antenna to the SMA connector.

  3. Position the antenna in a clear location, away from metal and glass surfaces, to maximise wireless range and reliability.

Placement Best Practices

  • Mount the BASE above head height for optimal radio coverage.

  • Maintain at least 300 mm clearance from large metal surfaces or electrical switchgear.

  • Avoid placing it inside metal cabinets or behind tinted/treated glass.

  • Ensure a direct line-of-sight path to POINT devices wherever possible.

Access User Interface

Accessing BASE Setup Interface

  1. Ensure DIP switches 1 and 2 are set DOWN to enable wireless configuration mode. (Refer to Dip Switch Settings for more detail.)

  2. Connect to the Wi-Fi network: BLINK 11
    Password: wireless

  3. If the device flags “no internet connection”, continue anyway.

  4. Open a browser and enter: http://192.168.1.1

  5. Log in using:
    Username: blink
    Password: wireless

Access User Interface

Accessing BASE Setup Interface

  1. Ensure DIP switches 1 and 2 are set DOWN to enable wireless configuration mode. (Refer to Dip Switch Settings for more detail.)

  2. Connect to the Wi-Fi network: BLINK 11
    Password: wireless

  3. If the device flags “no internet connection”, continue anyway.

  4. Open a browser and enter: http://192.168.1.1

  5. Log in using:
    Username: blink
    Password: wireless

Access User Interface

Accessing BASE Setup Interface

  1. Ensure DIP switches 1 and 2 are set DOWN to enable wireless configuration mode. (Refer to Dip Switch Settings for more detail.)

  2. Connect to the Wi-Fi network: BLINK 11
    Password: wireless

  3. If the device flags “no internet connection”, continue anyway.

  4. Open a browser and enter: http://192.168.1.1

  5. Log in using:
    Username: blink
    Password: wireless

Settings Configuration

General Settings Setup:

  1. Navigate to Settings

  2. Set your Site ID

  3. Set your Receiver ID

  4. Set your Heartbeat timer (the battery of the device will be effected by this)

  5. Set your Radio power. based on your environment (field devices will automatically update once they receive a message

  6. Set your Output resistances for the base, choose the correct option for your system

  7. Save the changes


Settings Configuration

General Settings Setup:

  1. Navigate to Settings

  2. Set your Site ID

  3. Set your Receiver ID

  4. Set your Heartbeat timer (the battery of the device will be effected by this)

  5. Set your Radio power. based on your environment (field devices will automatically update once they receive a message

  6. Set your Output resistances for the base, choose the correct option for your system

  7. Save the changes


Settings Configuration

General Settings Setup:

  1. Navigate to Settings

  2. Set your Site ID

  3. Set your Receiver ID

  4. Set your Heartbeat timer (the battery of the device will be effected by this)

  5. Set your Radio power. based on your environment (field devices will automatically update once they receive a message

  6. Set your Output resistances for the base, choose the correct option for your system

  7. Save the changes


Network configuration

Ensure Dip switch 1 is on. Navigate using the menu to ->Network

Wireless LAN Setup:

  1. Toggle the Wireless LAN and insert your SSID and Password

  2. Save the changes

MQTT Setup:

  1. Toggle MQTT and insert the The Host ID, Port, Username and Password

  2. Save the changes

Network configuration

Ensure Dip switch 1 is on. Navigate using the menu to ->Network

Wireless LAN Setup:

  1. Toggle the Wireless LAN and insert your SSID and Password

  2. Save the changes

MQTT Setup:

  1. Toggle MQTT and insert the The Host ID, Port, Username and Password

  2. Save the changes

Network configuration

Ensure Dip switch 1 is on. Navigate using the menu to ->Network

Wireless LAN Setup:

  1. Toggle the Wireless LAN and insert your SSID and Password

  2. Save the changes

MQTT Setup:

  1. Toggle MQTT and insert the The Host ID, Port, Username and Password

  2. Save the changes

B-LIGHT Configuration

Standard Alarm set up

  1. Navigate to Menu->Settings

  2. Set input settings to B-LIGHT

  3. Navigate to Menu->B-LIGHT

  4. Toggle the Switch to be on (Blue)

  5. Set Alarm Light Duration:

    This is the duration that the light will be active upon activation

  6. Set Alarm Siren Duration:

    This is the duration that the siren will be active upon activation

  7. Delay Between Alarms:

    This is the delay between when another

  8. Override Duration:

    This is the duration that another alarm will not be able to be triggered

(Optional) Warning Triggers:

The amount of intermediate pre-warning triggers before a full alarm is reached. The next trigger after the Warning Triggers amount will set off a full duration alarm, as set above.

For use with CCTV re-triggers & to preserve battery life in a solar setup

  1. Set Warning Triggers:

    Select how many triggers you want before a full alarm is activated

  2. Set Warning Window:

    This is how long the warning will be active for. During this time another warning cannot be triggered.

  3. Set Warning Light Duration:
    This is the duration that the light will be active upon warning activation

  4. Set Warning Siren Duration:
    This is the duration that the Siren will be active upon warning activation

  5. Upon completion of set up hit the save button

B-LIGHT Configuration

Standard Alarm set up

  1. Navigate to Menu->Settings

  2. Set input settings to B-LIGHT

  3. Navigate to Menu->B-LIGHT

  4. Toggle the Switch to be on (Blue)

  5. Set Alarm Light Duration:

    This is the duration that the light will be active upon activation

  6. Set Alarm Siren Duration:

    This is the duration that the siren will be active upon activation

  7. Delay Between Alarms:

    This is the delay between when another

  8. Override Duration:

    This is the duration that another alarm will not be able to be triggered

(Optional) Warning Triggers:

The amount of intermediate pre-warning triggers before a full alarm is reached. The next trigger after the Warning Triggers amount will set off a full duration alarm, as set above.

For use with CCTV re-triggers & to preserve battery life in a solar setup

  1. Set Warning Triggers:

    Select how many triggers you want before a full alarm is activated

  2. Set Warning Window:

    This is how long the warning will be active for. During this time another warning cannot be triggered.

  3. Set Warning Light Duration:
    This is the duration that the light will be active upon warning activation

  4. Set Warning Siren Duration:
    This is the duration that the Siren will be active upon warning activation

  5. Upon completion of set up hit the save button

B-LIGHT Configuration

Standard Alarm set up

  1. Navigate to Menu->Settings

  2. Set input settings to B-LIGHT

  3. Navigate to Menu->B-LIGHT

  4. Toggle the Switch to be on (Blue)

  5. Set Alarm Light Duration:

    This is the duration that the light will be active upon activation

  6. Set Alarm Siren Duration:

    This is the duration that the siren will be active upon activation

  7. Delay Between Alarms:

    This is the delay between when another

  8. Override Duration:

    This is the duration that another alarm will not be able to be triggered

(Optional) Warning Triggers:

The amount of intermediate pre-warning triggers before a full alarm is reached. The next trigger after the Warning Triggers amount will set off a full duration alarm, as set above.

For use with CCTV re-triggers & to preserve battery life in a solar setup

  1. Set Warning Triggers:

    Select how many triggers you want before a full alarm is activated

  2. Set Warning Window:

    This is how long the warning will be active for. During this time another warning cannot be triggered.

  3. Set Warning Light Duration:
    This is the duration that the light will be active upon warning activation

  4. Set Warning Siren Duration:
    This is the duration that the Siren will be active upon warning activation

  5. Upon completion of set up hit the save button

B-PASS Configuration

Bluetooth Access Control:

Follow these steps to enable and configure Bluetooth Access Control (BTAC) using the B-LINK BASE:

  1. Open BASE Settings
    Navigate to: Menu → Settings

  2. Enable Bluetooth Access Control
    Toggle Bluetooth Access Control to ON.
    This activates tag-based entry and exit detection using the BTAC POINT devices.

  3. Assign BTAC Device IDs

    • BTAC Device 1 ID:
      Set the ID of the first BTAC POINT that detects tags as they approach.

    • BTAC Device 2 ID:
      Set the ID of the second BTAC POINT positioned along the direction of travel.

    These IDs must match the POINT devices physically deployed on site.
    Device 1 marks the direction start, Device 2 confirms the direction.

  4. Configure Detection Timing

    • BTAC Read Time (10–300s):
      Maximum allowed time between first and second detection.
      If the second device does not detect the tag within this period, no entry or exit is recorded.

    • BTAC Delete Time (10–300s):
      Determines how long the first detection is retained before being cleared.
      Prevents delayed or incorrect matching of unrelated detections.

    Shorter times increase security and accuracy.
    Longer times provide more tolerance for slower vehicles and personnel flow.

  5. Enable Wiegand Module (if required)
    Toggle the Wiegand Module setting to enable emulation of a card reader.
    The BASE will then send Entry and Exit events as Wiegand data to a connected access control panel.

  6. Set Facility Code
    Enter the Facility Code used by the existing security or access control system (range: 100–200).

  7. Save the changes and restart the device

B-PASS Configuration

Bluetooth Access Control:

Follow these steps to enable and configure Bluetooth Access Control (BTAC) using the B-LINK BASE:

  1. Open BASE Settings
    Navigate to: Menu → Settings

  2. Enable Bluetooth Access Control
    Toggle Bluetooth Access Control to ON.
    This activates tag-based entry and exit detection using the BTAC POINT devices.

  3. Assign BTAC Device IDs

    • BTAC Device 1 ID:
      Set the ID of the first BTAC POINT that detects tags as they approach.

    • BTAC Device 2 ID:
      Set the ID of the second BTAC POINT positioned along the direction of travel.

    These IDs must match the POINT devices physically deployed on site.
    Device 1 marks the direction start, Device 2 confirms the direction.

  4. Configure Detection Timing

    • BTAC Read Time (10–300s):
      Maximum allowed time between first and second detection.
      If the second device does not detect the tag within this period, no entry or exit is recorded.

    • BTAC Delete Time (10–300s):
      Determines how long the first detection is retained before being cleared.
      Prevents delayed or incorrect matching of unrelated detections.

    Shorter times increase security and accuracy.
    Longer times provide more tolerance for slower vehicles and personnel flow.

  5. Enable Wiegand Module (if required)
    Toggle the Wiegand Module setting to enable emulation of a card reader.
    The BASE will then send Entry and Exit events as Wiegand data to a connected access control panel.

  6. Set Facility Code
    Enter the Facility Code used by the existing security or access control system (range: 100–200).

  7. Save the changes and restart the device

B-PASS Configuration

Bluetooth Access Control:

Follow these steps to enable and configure Bluetooth Access Control (BTAC) using the B-LINK BASE:

  1. Open BASE Settings
    Navigate to: Menu → Settings

  2. Enable Bluetooth Access Control
    Toggle Bluetooth Access Control to ON.
    This activates tag-based entry and exit detection using the BTAC POINT devices.

  3. Assign BTAC Device IDs

    • BTAC Device 1 ID:
      Set the ID of the first BTAC POINT that detects tags as they approach.

    • BTAC Device 2 ID:
      Set the ID of the second BTAC POINT positioned along the direction of travel.

    These IDs must match the POINT devices physically deployed on site.
    Device 1 marks the direction start, Device 2 confirms the direction.

  4. Configure Detection Timing

    • BTAC Read Time (10–300s):
      Maximum allowed time between first and second detection.
      If the second device does not detect the tag within this period, no entry or exit is recorded.

    • BTAC Delete Time (10–300s):
      Determines how long the first detection is retained before being cleared.
      Prevents delayed or incorrect matching of unrelated detections.

    Shorter times increase security and accuracy.
    Longer times provide more tolerance for slower vehicles and personnel flow.

  5. Enable Wiegand Module (if required)
    Toggle the Wiegand Module setting to enable emulation of a card reader.
    The BASE will then send Entry and Exit events as Wiegand data to a connected access control panel.

  6. Set Facility Code
    Enter the Facility Code used by the existing security or access control system (range: 100–200).

  7. Save the changes and restart the device

Settings description

Description of Settings

Site ID

Used when operating B-LINK devices across multiple locations.
All BASE units sharing the same Site ID will recognise and communicate with one another as part of the same site network.
This prevents cross-site interference and ensures alarms, logging and control remain isolated to the correct location.

Applies only to BASE devices — POINT devices follow their assigned BASE.


Receiver ID

Defines which BASE a POINT should report to when multiple BASE devices operate within radio range of each other.
Each POINT uses the Receiver ID to bind to the correct BASE and avoid cross-reporting or duplicate alarms.

Essential for multi-BASE deployments, large sites, or overlapping coverage zones.


Heartbeat Timer

Controls how often a POINT sends a periodic “alive” signal to its assigned BASE.
If the BASE does not receive a heartbeat within the expected timeframe, it generates a Heartbeat Alarm — indicating a device dropout or communication loss.

  • Short interval = faster fault detection, but reduced battery life on battery-powered POINTs

  • Long interval = better battery performance, but slower detection of failures

Both BASE and POINT must share the exact same Heartbeat Timer value.


Radio Power

Sets the transmit power for communication between POINT devices and the BASE.
Adjust to match site layout and power needs:

  • Lower power for POINTs located close to the BASE to extend battery life and reduce RF noise

  • Higher power for extended distance or challenging RF environments

Optimal tuning improves reliability while preserving battery performance.


Output Resistances

These define the electrical resistance values output to the access control panel for:

  • Tamper

  • Seal

  • Alarm
    Compatible with the major industry panel formats (Gallagher, Inner Range, Inception, WinDSX, etc.).
    Allows correct alarm state detection and eliminates the need for external resistors or custom wiring.

Settings description

Description of Settings

Site ID

Used when operating B-LINK devices across multiple locations.
All BASE units sharing the same Site ID will recognise and communicate with one another as part of the same site network.
This prevents cross-site interference and ensures alarms, logging and control remain isolated to the correct location.

Applies only to BASE devices — POINT devices follow their assigned BASE.


Receiver ID

Defines which BASE a POINT should report to when multiple BASE devices operate within radio range of each other.
Each POINT uses the Receiver ID to bind to the correct BASE and avoid cross-reporting or duplicate alarms.

Essential for multi-BASE deployments, large sites, or overlapping coverage zones.


Heartbeat Timer

Controls how often a POINT sends a periodic “alive” signal to its assigned BASE.
If the BASE does not receive a heartbeat within the expected timeframe, it generates a Heartbeat Alarm — indicating a device dropout or communication loss.

  • Short interval = faster fault detection, but reduced battery life on battery-powered POINTs

  • Long interval = better battery performance, but slower detection of failures

Both BASE and POINT must share the exact same Heartbeat Timer value.


Radio Power

Sets the transmit power for communication between POINT devices and the BASE.
Adjust to match site layout and power needs:

  • Lower power for POINTs located close to the BASE to extend battery life and reduce RF noise

  • Higher power for extended distance or challenging RF environments

Optimal tuning improves reliability while preserving battery performance.


Output Resistances

These define the electrical resistance values output to the access control panel for:

  • Tamper

  • Seal

  • Alarm
    Compatible with the major industry panel formats (Gallagher, Inner Range, Inception, WinDSX, etc.).
    Allows correct alarm state detection and eliminates the need for external resistors or custom wiring.

Settings description

Description of Settings

Site ID

Used when operating B-LINK devices across multiple locations.
All BASE units sharing the same Site ID will recognise and communicate with one another as part of the same site network.
This prevents cross-site interference and ensures alarms, logging and control remain isolated to the correct location.

Applies only to BASE devices — POINT devices follow their assigned BASE.


Receiver ID

Defines which BASE a POINT should report to when multiple BASE devices operate within radio range of each other.
Each POINT uses the Receiver ID to bind to the correct BASE and avoid cross-reporting or duplicate alarms.

Essential for multi-BASE deployments, large sites, or overlapping coverage zones.


Heartbeat Timer

Controls how often a POINT sends a periodic “alive” signal to its assigned BASE.
If the BASE does not receive a heartbeat within the expected timeframe, it generates a Heartbeat Alarm — indicating a device dropout or communication loss.

  • Short interval = faster fault detection, but reduced battery life on battery-powered POINTs

  • Long interval = better battery performance, but slower detection of failures

Both BASE and POINT must share the exact same Heartbeat Timer value.


Radio Power

Sets the transmit power for communication between POINT devices and the BASE.
Adjust to match site layout and power needs:

  • Lower power for POINTs located close to the BASE to extend battery life and reduce RF noise

  • Higher power for extended distance or challenging RF environments

Optimal tuning improves reliability while preserving battery performance.


Output Resistances

These define the electrical resistance values output to the access control panel for:

  • Tamper

  • Seal

  • Alarm
    Compatible with the major industry panel formats (Gallagher, Inner Range, Inception, WinDSX, etc.).
    Allows correct alarm state detection and eliminates the need for external resistors or custom wiring.

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