Bluetooth Module Evaluation Board
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
DEVICE FEATURES:
Pb
RoHS
Compliant
ABRACON IS
ISO 9001 / QS 9000
CERTIFIED
ABRACON IS
ISO 9001:2008
CERTIFIED
30332
Esperanza, Rancho Santa Margarita, California
92688
tel 949-546-8000 | fax 949-546-8001| www.abracon.com
Revised: 01.26.12
Visit www.abracon.com for Terms & Conditions of Sale
ABBTM-2.4GHz-EVAL
74.0 x 68.0 mm
This Evaluation Board contains Abracon's ABBTM-
2.4GHz Bluetooth Module, status LEDs, buttons, inter-
faces and power regulator. The ABBTM-2.4GHz device
features include:
• Bluetooth Spec v2.0+EDR Compliant
• CSR BlueCore4 built-in
• Class 2, up to 10-meter range
• Complete 2.4GHz Bluetooth® System
• Power management: low power 1.8V operation for
Bluetooth® core
• Compact size: 26.9mm (L) x 13 (W) mm x 2.2mm (H)
• Bluetooth® Profile Supported: SPP,HSP, HFP, OPP,PBAP
• Internal antenna
• On-board flash memory (8Mbits)
• SPP profile Embedded in the module (for the software
version "F5A34710040F")
• Interface: DB25 Parallel port, DB9 Serial port, USB
interface
• Power Supply: +5V (from USB Port)
• UART Interface: Programmable baud rate up to
3Mbits with an optional by-pass mode
• Connectivity: Bluetooth laptop, computer and
Bluetooth adapters, PDA and other devices for
seamless connectivity (supports SPP service)
• Size: 74mm * 68mm
APPLICATION
For ABBTM-2.4GHz Bluetooth Module - Wireless
serial data transmission (SPP service). Can be used
for engineering evaluation of the ABBTM-2.4GHz
device
EVALUATION BOARD IMAGE
Parameter
Value
Operating Temperature Range
-40ºC to +85ºC
Storage Temperature Range
-40ºC to +85ºC
Relative Humidity (Operating)
<90%
Relative Humidity (Storage)
<90%
FUNCTION
This Evaluation Board is designed to program and
configure, Abracon 's ABBTM-2.4GHz Bluetooth
Module; already soldered on the evaluation board.
The user can configure the data input and output.
The ABBTM-2.4GHz-EVAL is Powered Up with a
USB Interface. The user can provide bias to the
evaluation board either via a USB Port of a computer,
or a USB AC-DC Charger.
The ABBTM-2.4GHz Bluetooth Module soldered on
the evaluation board leads to four general I/O ports;
which control (4) Blue LED's used as Status Indica-
tors. Additionally, there are (4) button inputs that
lead to four general I/O ports of the ABBTM-2.4GHz
Module.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Pb
RoHS
Compliant
ABRACON IS
ISO 9001 / QS 9000
CERTIFIED
ABRACON IS
ISO 9001:2008
CERTIFIED
30332
Esperanza, Rancho Santa Margarita, California
92688
tel 949-546-8000 | fax 949-546-8001| www.abracon.com
Revised: 01.26.12
Visit www.abracon.com for Terms & Conditions of Sale
PORT DESCRIPTION
74.0 x 68.0 mm
ABBTM-2.4GHz-EVAL
Bluetooth Module Evaluation Board
USB Port: Power Supply only; Need a USB cable with mini-A-type and universal A-type connector.
RS232 Serial port: Wireless data input \ output Interface; Need a DB9 serial cable (crossover, female- female)connect to PC.
Note: In order to communicate with the UART at its maximum data rate using a Standard PC, an accelerated serial port
adapter card is required for the PC.
Parallel port: Need a DB25 parallel cable (male-female), the female side is to be connected to the evaluation board, while
the male side is to be connected to the PC.
(4) LED Lights: One of the "SPP" indicator is used for the SPP Service of the ABBTM-2.4GHz Bluetooth Module. When
ABBTM-2.4GHz is not connected with the SPP service, the LED light will continue to flash. Once SPP
connection is established, the LED will be continuously lit.
The other (3) LED lights are currently reserved for the software version "F5A34710040F" of the ABBTM-2.4GHz Blue-
tooth Module; so there is no functionality associated with them.
(4) Touch Buttons: The touch buttons currently do not have a function associated with them. They are placed as a
provision for future use
Bluetooth module
SPP connected
To PC Parallel port
To PC Serial port
USB +5V
3V3 Power supply
5V Power supply
Touch buttons
BOARD DESCRIPTION
Parameter
Possible Values
Baud Rate
Minimum
1200 baud (<2%Error)
9600 baud (<1%Error)
Maximum
3M baud (<1%Error)
Flow Control
Parity
Number of Stop Bits
RTS/CTS or None
None, Odd or Even
1 or 2
Bits per Channel
8
Pb
RoHS
Compliant
ABRACON IS
ISO 9001 / QS 9000
CERTIFIED
ABRACON IS
ISO 9001:2008
CERTIFIED
30332
Esperanza, Rancho Santa Margarita, California
92688
tel 949-546-8000 | fax 949-546-8001| www.abracon.com
Revised: 01.26.12
Visit www.abracon.com for Terms & Conditions of Sale
BOARD LAYOUT AND DIMENSIONS
74.0 x 68.0 mm
ABBTM-2.4GHz-EVAL
Bluetooth Module Evaluation Board
Pb
RoHS
Compliant
ABRACON IS
ISO 9001 / QS 9000
CERTIFIED
ABRACON IS
ISO 9001:2008
CERTIFIED
30332
Esperanza, Rancho Santa Margarita, California
92688
tel 949-546-8000 | fax 949-546-8001| www.abracon.com
Revised: 01.26.12
Visit www.abracon.com for Terms & Conditions of Sale
74.0 x 68.0 mm
ABBTM-2.4GHz-EVAL
Bluetooth Module Evaluation Board
ATTENTION: Abracon Corporation’s products are COTS – Commercial-Off-The-Shelf products; suitable for Commercial, Industrial and, where designated, Automotive Applications.
Abracon’s products are not specifically designed for Military, Aviation, Aerospace, Life-dependant Medical applications or any application requiring high reliability where component
failure could result in loss of life and/or property. For applications requiring high reliability and/or presenting an extreme operating environment, written consent and authorization from
Abracon Corporation is required. Please contact Abracon Corporation for more information.
EVALUATION BOARD USER GUIDE
Demo environment Setup: (the example for another Bluetooth SPP device is PC+BT Dongle)Demo environment Setup: (the
example for another Bluetooth SPP device is PC+BT Dongle)
1. Connect demo board to PC serial port, such as port 1.
2. Connect USB 5V Supply, the red LED will light-up indicating that the 3v3 power supply is ready
3. Run the Bluetooth software such as IVT’s BlueSoleil, to drive a Bluetooth dongle. It is another SPP device
4. Inquire the Bluetooth device and find the Device named “ABBTM”
5. Refresh the service and select the SPP service. Connect it.
6. The blue LED will light-up indicating the “SPP” connection is now setup and it acts as serial port 6
7. Open the “SerCom”, and set the serial port 1.
8. Open the “Sercom” again, and set the serial port 6.
9. Send the string “Send from com6” form COM6 to COM1, and COM1 receive the string “Send from com6”
10. Send the string “SEND FROM COM1” form COM1 to COM6, and COM6 receive the string “SEND FROM COM1”
