Reliability
Performance
Commitment
Wireless Selection Guide
The strongest connection in a wireless world
Wireless Opportunities
“Wireless” is not a technology – it’s a com-
mitment. It’s not about what works. It’s
about how well it works. For over a decade,
we have been a leading provider of reliable
wireless solutions for the last hundreds of
meters of connectivity. The robust and high
performing products are designed and tested
for the most demanding applications.
Our offering consists of wireless system-on-
modules, ready-to-embed modules and ready-
to-use devices based on Classic Bluetooth,
Bluetooth low energy, WLAN / Wireless LAN,
and Multiradio solutions.
Why Choose connectBlue?
Fanciful sales talk is easy, but we stick to facts.
And there are some clear differentiators that set
us apart from others.
connectBlue = Reliability
connectBlue is not a novice entrepreneur; we
have delivered wireless solutions since the year
2000 when the first wireless standards were
introduced. And we are here to stay.
We are prepared for the future; we
developed and own our software IP (Bluetooth
stack and WLAN drivers) so we can smoothly
build and enhance compatible products and
remain silicon independent without affecting
customers.
Our customers’ solutions operate in the
most demanding applications. They have chosen
connectBlue as a preferred supplier since our
robust wireless solutions have proven faultless
operation 24/7 under the toughest of conditions
regardless of dust, humidity, tempera-
ture variations, and rapid movement
changes.
Not only can you rely on our
24-hour first-line support from offices in
Sweden, Germany and the USA, but we
have also carefully selected and trained
wireless distributors covering 75 coun-
tries.
connectBlue = Performance
From the get-go, connectBlue has delivered high
performing wireless solutions. We only deploy
global and open standards; this means that you
get connectivity with your everyday mobile device.
With us you can replace cumbersome cables in
tough environments or bring your “Internet of
Things” vision to reality. Our products are optimi-
zed to seamlessly connect sensors to the Internet.
Compared to customers’ internally
developed solutions, connectBlue’s wireless
solutions considerably decrease time to market;
we are talking about weeks instead of years.
The connectBlue products have already under-
gone time consuming design, testing and type
approvals. For instance, our products are radio
type approved for the European, US, Canadian,
Japanese markets as well as are compliant with
EMC, Safety and Medical standards, and the
Bluetooth qualification program.
The Sweden-based manufacturing is
conducted by market leading partners with
proven world class operational performance
according to ISO9001, ISO13485, high IPC class
and AQL standards. We go the extra mile by ap-
plying automated test systems designed for high
volume production.
Our list of high performing facts is long.
It includes full WLAN dual-band coverage, con-
current use of Classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth
low energy, high Bluetooth data throughput,
seamless roaming, low emission mode, smart
configuration options, extended temperature
range, built-in watchdog timer for secure system
design, WLAN enterprise security, multiradio
capacity, and much more.
Defining and Leading “Wireless”
With high-performing connectivity solutions from the most reliable and committed wireless provider
connectBlue = Commitment
Working with connectBlue isn’t about buying
a wireless module; you get full access to our
wireless expertise. Our engineers have more
than 500 man years of experience in communi-
cation design, embedded systems, and wireless
technologies. The connectBlue employee reten-
tion rate is high; our employees can grow and
develop their skills while exploring “wireless”
from new and innovative angles.
Our customers tell us time after time
that we offer them support like no other. We
never give up and we act as our customers’
champions. The pre-sale support, after-sale sup-
port and online documentation transparency is
unparalleled.
We continuously drive the wireless
evolution by being on the forefront of innova-
tion. We can’t disclose all we do, but publically
announced collaborations include participation
in Internet of Things cancer care to several Blu-
etooth SIG working groups.
Which “Wireless” Fits Best?
One wireless technology doesn’t offer all the
features and strengths that fit every application
requirement.
Choose Classic Bluetooth for wireless con-•
nectivity in tough environments. Robust
features include Adaptive Frequency Hop-
ping (AFV), Forward Error Correction (FEC),
automatic power control, high system den-
sity and connectBlue’s Low Emission Mode®
which offers trouble-free communication
without complicated, time consuming
frequency planning and complex, expensive
installations.
Choose Bluetooth low energy for periodic •
connectivity with battery-operated small de-
vices, smartphones, tablets, gateways, etc.
Choose WLAN 802.11 a, b, g, n (commonly •
referred to as WiFi) for wireless connectivity
with the existing LAN / WLAN infrastruc-
ture or to create high throughput ad-hoc
networks.
WLAN
++
+/-
50-300m
-
++
+/-
+/-
+/-
-
-
Classic
Bluetooth
+/-
++
10-300m
++
+
-
+++
-
+
+
Bluetooth
low energy
-
++
10-250m
++
N/A
+
++
++
+++
++
WIRELESS STANDARD
Data throughput
Robustness
Range
Local system density
Roaming
Large scale network
Low latency
Connec tion set- up speed
Power consumption
Cost
+ = Good ++ = Strong +++ = Very strong +/- = Average - = Weak
Wireless Ethernet Communication. Here,
two Ethernet Port Adapters replace the
Ethernet cable with a wireless connection. The
connection between the Ethernet Port Adapters
is point-to-point in Bluetooth and ad-hoc in
WLAN.
Wireless Ethernet via Access Point. Here,
Bluetooth Ethernet Port Adapters are used to
connect Ethernet devices to an Ethernet infra-
structure via a Bluetooth Access Point. One can
also use a WLAN Access Point and Ethernet
Port Adapters.
Wireless Serial Communication. Serial
communication is the most used interface
between devices. These serial cables can eas-
ily be replaced with wireless connections in
point-to-point and multidrop setups either by
embedding a serial port module (see above) in
a device or using an external IP65-classed serial
port adapter.
Wireless Ethernet Roaming. Here, WLAN /Bluetooth
Ethernet Port Adapters connect to an Ethernet infrastructure
via multiple Access Points. The WLAN Ethernet Port Adapters
support several roaming modes including seamless roaming.
”Wireless” is all about Seamless Connectivity
We offer the most proven – not just the latest – wireless solution.
Wireless Applications
Wireless communication isn’t solely about
getting rid of constraining and limiting ca-
bles. To see the true potential of “Wireless”
you have to look for other benefits and
incentives than just freedom from cables.
Internet of Things (IoT)
Accessing sensor devices over the Internet is the
technical evolution referred to as the Internet of
Things (IoT). A key requirement for IoT is the use
of an easy-to-deploy, cost efficient, low power
and standardized wireless technology; as refer-
enced by the Multiradio OWL355 module.
In most IoT applications and solutions,
the sensor device needs to be connected to a
gateway and then via an Ethernet connection or
cellular modem to the Internet.
Wireless Serial Communication
Serial communication is the most used interface
between devices and can be easily replaced by
a wireless link using our Serial Port Modules or
IP65-classed Serial Port Adapters. The products
are easy to configure for various user scenarios,
optimizing for range or throughput, connection
methods, security options, etc. You can choose
freely or combine wireless technologies. Mod-
ules are available with various output power,
antenna solutions, interface options, etc.
Developed to meet tough demands,
our products have fully embedded stacks and
UART logic level and/or RS232 (modules) or
RS232/422/485 (devices) interfaces, without any
host drivers needed.
Wireless Ethernet Communication
Wireless Ethernet communication is used when
you need to replace the Ethernet cable with a
robust and maintenance-free wireless connec-
tion.
Our Rugged Ethernet Port Adapters are
available either in Bluetooth or WLAN versions
and can act either as a Wireless Bridge or as cli-
ent in a wireless infrastructure.
The Access Point connects Classic Blu-
etooth and Bluetooth low energy devices to the
10/100 Base-T Ethernet network.
For those that prefer to embed modules
in host devices, our WLAN SPI / SDIO modules
provide fully radio type approved dual-band
solutions.
Wireless Customer Developed Applications
Only one’s own imagination limits the possibili-
ties of wireless use cases in medical and indus-
trial applications. By making use of our wireless
system-on-modules, you can embed your cus-
tomer developed application software directly
into the module’s microcontroller unit (MCU).
Thereby, you can get to the market quicker as
well as save on development costs, product
costs and the number of MCUs needed.
Examples of customer specific embed-
ded application software you can embed include
protocol conversion, data logging, scaling and
filtering of digital & analog I/O signals, HMI
functionality, CAN-bus connectivity, and intel-
ligent (I2C / SPI) sensor connectivity.
Wireless Custom Applications. This is an IoT
custom application example. Based on tempera-
ture and elapsed time, the blood bag’s tracer
calculates and logs the blood condition and
remaining use time. The tracer is connected to
a Bluetooth low energy gateway for communi-
cation to the main system.
Internet-of-Things (IoT). Gateways are essen-
tial in IoT as they, for instance, “translate” the
Bluetooth low energy serial data and GATT-
based services to Internet protocols. A web
server run application can access data in gate-
way connected sensor devices.
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Device
Ethernet
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Connection
Gateway
G A T T
over HTTP
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Device
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Connection
Gateway
G A T T
over HTTP
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L o w E n e r g y
D e v i c e
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L o w E n e r g y
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B l u e t o o t h
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Cloud
Ot he r
Web Device
Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth dual-
mode / Bluetooth
Smart Ready
v4.0
SPP DUN GATT
-
Internal External
11 dBm 13 dBm
300 m 300 m
1-79
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Option Note 3
Option Note 3
1.5 M
Yes
Yes
-
21 dig, 7 AD conv
1.3 Mbps
Yes
7
Yes
Simple Pairing
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (via BTLE)
connectBlue
Bluetooth Low
Energy Serial Port
Service
3.0 - 6.0 VDC
0.6 mA @3.0V
44 mA @3.0V
Yes
-
Option
Yes
-30 to +85o C
Yes
Yes
16x36x3
System-on-
Module OBP421
Bluetooth low
energy /
Bluetooth Smart
v4.0
GATT
-
Internal External
3 dBm 6 dBm
50 m 200 m
1-39
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
-
-
115.2 k
Yes
Yes
-
18 dig, 4 AD conv
-
-
3
-
Simple Pairing
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
Options: battery
holder, temperature
sensor, accelero-
meters, etc.
2.0 - 3.6 VDC
0.4 µA @2.0V
-
-
-
Option
Yes
-40 to +85o C
Yes
Yes
15x22x3
Platform
Module OLP425
WIRELESS STANDARD
STANDARD SPECIFICATION
Bluetooth qualification
Bluetooth profiles
Wireless LAN version
RADIO
Antenna type
Max output power incl. antenna
Range
2.4 GHz channels
5 GHz channels
TYPE APPROVALS
US (FCC)
Europe (ETSI R&TTE)
Canada (IC RSS)
Japan (MIC - formerly TELEC)
INTERFACE
UART Logic-level
RS232
RS422/485
Max baudrate
Flow control on/off
SPI
SDIO
I/O pins
FEATURES
Throughput
AT command support
Max number of slaves
Extended Data Mode protocol
Security
Quality of Service (QoS)
Customer application platform
Android support
iPhone/iPad support Note 4
Additional features
POWER
Power supply voltage
Current cons. (min)
Current cons. (average Tx)
CONNECTORS
Board-to-board
20 pin header
JST (6-pol)
Solder pads
MECHANICAL
Operating temperature
Machine mountable
Mounting holes
Dimensions (mm)
Wireless Solutions Tailored for Demanding Applications
We deliver superior wireless solutions. Nothing less.
Wireless Solutions
Our wireless solutions are tailored for the
needs of the last hundreds of meters of
connectivity in demanding industrial, medi-
cal, measurement / data acquisition and
quality assurance applications. We only
deploy standard technologies such as Clas-
sic Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy, and
WLAN (also commonly referred to as WiFi).
Based on your particular use case, we have a
solution that fits you – all developed to satisfy
industrial and medical needs on robustness,
time-to-market and performance.
Wireless System-on-Modules
If you wish to embed a customer
developed application on top of the integrated
software stack in the connectBlue wireless
module, we offer a range of wireless system-
on-modules where you can benefit from the
design, testing and type approvals already
implemented in the module. Thereby, you get a
compact system design on a proven hardware
platform with full application flexibility gaining
greatly on time-to-market and cost efficiency.
Wireless Ready-to-Embed Modules
Developing your own solution
takes 6-18 months and costs
150-500kEUR / 200-650kUSD
depending on technology, frequencies / chan-
nels, test systems, radio type approvals, etc. And
when the chipset reaches its last time buy, you
have to start over. So, by instead embedding our
proven and easily configurable modules you can
greatly save on cost and time.
Wireless Ready-to-Use
Devices
If you wish to implement a
complete wireless product, we
offer a wide range of ready-
to-use robust devices. With
these products, you can be up and running
quickly and benefit from the IP65-classed hous-
ing and easy setup.
Wireless Services & Solutions
In addition to our off-the-shelf wireless prod-
ucts, we can support customers when they
design their solutions using standard connect-
Blue software and hardware or need customized
functions and features
Highlighted connectBlue Features
Transparent Bluetooth Dual-mode
From your host, you can seamlessly choose to
connect with our Bluetooth dual-mode devices
either via over-the-air serial port emulation, the
Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) or both. Then,
from the dual-mode device you can in parallel
connect Classic Bluetooth devices (via the Serial
Port Profile SPP) and Bluetooth low energy
devices (via GATT or the connectBlue Serial Port
Service). This transparent and flexible use of the
Bluetooth technologies is unique for connectBlue.
WLAN Dual-band Support
Our WLAN dual-band support spans IEEE
802.11 a, b, g, n in the 2.4GHz and full 5GHz
bands (channels 36-165, U-NII Band 1, 2, 2e, 3).
This dual-band support and expanded frequency
channel range provides you with a more robust
wireless experience.
Smartphone / Tablet Connectivity Support
iOS and Android connectivity is a natural com-
ponent of our offering. Thus, your everyday
mobile device can – via an installed “app” –
gather certain data and perform tasks such as
HMI panel or remote control functionality.
Configuration Possibilities
All our serial port products can be configured
via AT commands which give access to ad-
vanced settings or when you want to configure
devices via your own microcontroller. There is
also our Serial Port Toolbox which is a Windows-
based application that adds a graphical user
interface to the AT commands.
Our Ethernet Port Adapters can be con-
figured through our SMART method which is
an easy push-button method. These devices can
also be configured via a web interface or SNMP.
Type Approvals, Certification & Compliance
Our products are radio type approved for USA
(FCC Part 15), Europe (ETSI R&TTE), Japan (MIC
- formerly TELEC) and Canada (IC RSS). Also, the
products follow Electromagnetic Compatibility
(EMC), Health and Safety as well as Medical
electrical equipment directives and the Blue-
tooth qualification program. Further, our Access
Point and Ethernet Port Adapters are listed for
hazardous location UL/CSA Class 1 Div 2.
The connectBlue products are produced
in Sweden at high quality manufacturing facili-
ties that uphold all necessary certificates includ-
ing ISO9001 and ISO13485.
WIRELESS ADVANTAGES
Greater mobility and possibility to move devices •
and connect to smartphones and tablets freely
without constraining cables
Bypassing long distances and areas where cables •
cannot physically fit
Fast and easy installation and commissioning•
High flexibility if there is a need to modify an •
installation
Increased personal safety by not having to be •
physically close to a device during configuration
and/or maintenance
Easy integration of devices into the network•
Wireless System-on-Modules
Wireless System-on-Modules Unleash Application Boundaries
Products that allow for embedded customer applications resulting
in a compact system design on a proven hardware platform.
GET STARTED SMOOTHLY
connectBlue offer several guides in how to get started as
well as how to optimize the connectBlue investment.
Starter & Evaluation Kits• : Acquire valuable un-
derstanding of the wireless module’s functionality,
configuration options, performance, etc. via
connectblue.com/products/starter-kits-evaluation-
kits/
Documentation• : On support.connectblue.
com, you can find all the latest documentation,
firmware, tools, application notes, etc.
Articles & White papers• : On connectblue.com,
there are 15+ in depth articles and white papers
that detail the possibilities as well as best practices.
Videos• : On youtube.com/connectBlueAB, there
are 15 tutorial videos on wireless and our products.
KEEP UP-TO-DATE WITH CONNECTBLUE
There are several possibilities for you to get regular up-
dates ranging from email newsletters, to RSS feeds and
social media. Make sure that you get timely information
by signing up on your preferred channel at
connectblue.com/about-us/social-media!
WLAN
Bluetooth dual-
mode
v4.0 (subsystem)
HCI
802.11 a, b, g, n
(dual band, 65 Mbit/s)
External Note 1
TBD
TBD
1-13
36-165
(U-NII Band 1, 2, 2e, 3)
Yes
Yes
Yes
In progress
Yes (Bluetooth)
-
-
-
-
-
Yes (WLAN)
-
TBD
-
-
-
WPA2, Enterprise,
EAP-TLS
Yes
-
Yes
Yes
Infrastructure
Ad-hoc
Software AP
Driver support:
Linux (open source)
3.1-3.5V & 1.7-1.9V
TBD
TBD
-
-
-
Yes
-40 to +85o C
-
Yes
15x22x3
Multiradio Module
OWL355
Classic
Bluetooth
v2.1
SPP DUN
-
Internal External
6 dBm 8 dBm
75 m 150 m
1-79
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Option Note 3
Option Note 3
460.8 k
Yes
-
-
9 digital
350 kbps
Yes
1
-
Simple Pairing
Yes
-
Yes
-
3.0 - 6.0 VDC
12 mA @3.0V
20 mA @3.0V
Yes
-
-
Yes
-30 to +85o C
Yes
Yes
16x36x3
Classic
Bluetooth
v2.1+EDR
SPP DUN PAN
-
Internal External
6 dBm 8 dBm
75 m 150 m
1-79
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Option Note 3
Option Note 3
1.25 M
Yes
-
-
9 digital
950 kbps
Yes
3
Yes
Simple Pairing
Yes
-
Yes
-
Repeater
3.0 - 6.0 VDC
0.6 mA @3.0V
20 mA @3.0V
Yes
-
Option
Yes
-30 to +85o C
Yes
Yes
16x36x3
Bluetooth dual-
mode / Bluetooth
Smart Ready
v4.0
SPP DUN PAN GATT
-
Internal External
11 dBm 13 dBm
300 m 300 m
1-79
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Option Note 3
Option Note 3
1.5 M
Yes
Yes
-
9 digital
1.3 Mbps
Yes
7
Yes
Simple Pairing
Yes
-
Yes
Yes (via I2C)
Repeater,
connectBlue
Bluetooth Low
Energy Serial Port
Service
3.0 - 6.0 VDC
0.6 mA @3.0V
44 mA @3.0V
Yes
-
Option
Yes
-30 to +85o C
Yes
Yes
16x36x3
WIRELESS STANDARD
STANDARD SPECIFICATION
Bluetooth qualification
Bluetooth profiles
Wireless LAN version
RADIO
Antenna type
Max output power incl. antenna
Range
2.4 GHz channels
5 GHz channels
TYPE APPROVALS
US (FCC)
Europe (ETSI R&TTE)
Canada (IC RSS)
Japan (MIC - formerly TELEC)
INTERFACE
UART Logic-level
RS232
RS422/485
Max baudrate
Flow control on/off
SPI
SDIO
I/O pins
FEATURES
Throughput
AT command support
Max number of slaves
Extended Data Mode protocol
Security
Quality of Service (QoS)
Customer application platform
Android support
iPhone/iPad support Note 4
Additional features
POWER
Power supply voltage
Current cons. (min)
Current cons. (average Tx)
CONNECTORS
Board-to-board
20 pin header
JST (6-pol)
Solder pads
MECHANICAL
Operating temperature
Machine mountable
Mounting holes
Dimensions (mm)
Serial Port Module
OBS421
Serial Port Module
OBS419
Serial Port Module
OBS418
Ready-to-Embed Modules that are Certified and Fully Tested
Already proven products that speed up time-to-market and reduce development costs.
WLAN /
Wireless LAN
-
-
802.11 a, b, g, n
(dual band, 65 Mbit/s)
Int. Ext. Note 1
20 dBm 20 dBm
400 m 400 m
1-13
36-165
(U-NII Band 1, 2, 2e, 3)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (2.4 GHz only)
-
-
-
-
-
Max 75 MHz
-
-
20 Mbps
-
-
-
WPA2, Enterprise,
EAP-TLS*
Yes
-
Yes
Yes
Infrastructure
Ad-hoc
Driver support:
Linux
WinCE
Embedded systems
3.3 - 5.5 VDC
5 mA @3.3V
150 mA @3.3V
Yes
Option
-
-
-30 to +85o C
-
Yes
23x36x3
Bluetooth low
energy /
Bluetooth Smart
v4.0
-
-
Internal External
3 dBm 6 dBm
50 m 200 m
1-39
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
-
-
115.2 k
Yes
-
-
11 digital
TBD
Yes
1
-
Simple Pairing
-
-
Yes
Yes
connectBlue Low
Energy Serial Port
Service
2-3.6 VDC / 3-6 VDC
0.4 µA / 6.7 µA
10 mA @ 3.0V
- / Yes
-
-
Yes
-40 to +85o C
Yes
Yes
15x22x3 / 16x36x5
WLAN /
Wireless LAN
-
-
802.11 a, b, g, n
(dual band, 65 Mbit/s)
Int. Ext. Note 1
20 dBm 20 dBm
400 m 400 m
1-13
36-165
(U-NII Band 1, 2, 2e, 3)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (2.4 GHz only)
Yes
Option Note 3
Option Note 3
1.5 M
Yes
-
-
-
500 kbps
Yes
7
-
WPA2, Enterprise,
EAP-TLS
Yes
-
Yes
Yes
Embedded TCP/IP
stack
DHCP server/client
DNS resolver
3.3 - 5.5 VDC
7 mA @3.3V
180 mA @3.3V
Yes
-
Option
Yes
-40 to +85o C
Yes
Yes
23x36x3
UART Serial Port
Module OWS451
WLAN /
Wireless LAN
-
-
802.11 a, b, g, n
(dual band, 65 Mbit/s)
Int. Ext. Note 1
20 dBm 20 dBm
400 m 400 m
1-13
36-165
(U-NII Band 1, 2, 2e, 3)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (2.4 GHz only)
-
-
-
-
-
-
Max 50 MHz
-
25 Mbps
-
-
-
WPA2, Enterprise,
EAP-TLS*
Yes
-
Yes
Yes
Infrastructure
Ad-hoc
Driver support:
Linux
WinCE
Embedded systems
3.1 - 3.6 VDC
5 mA @3.1V
150 mA @3.1V
Yes
Option
-
-
-30 to +85o C
-
Yes
23x36x3
WLAN /
Wireless LAN
-
-
802.11 a, b, g, n
(dual band, 65 Mbit/s)
Int. Ext. Note 1
20 dBm 20 dBm
400 m 400 m
1-13
36-165
(U-NII Band 1, 2, 2e, 3)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (2.4 GHz only)
-
-
-
-
-
Max 75 MHz
-
-
20 Mbps
-
-
-
WPA2, Enterprise,
EAP-TLS*
Yes
-
Yes
Yes
Infrastructure
Ad-hoc
Driver support:
Linux
WinCE
Embedded systems
3.3 - 5.5 VDC
11 mA @3.3V
230 mA @3.3V
Yes
-
-
Yes
-40 to +85o C
-
Yes
23x36x3
SPI Module
OWL221a
Serial Port Module
OLS425 / OLS426
SDIO Module
OWL222a
SPI Module
OWL253
WIRELESS STANDARD
STANDARD SPECIFICATION
Bluetooth qualification
Bluetooth profiles
Wireless LAN version
RADIO
Antenna type
Max output power incl. antenna
Range
2.4 GHz channels
5 GHz channels
TYPE APPROVALS
US (FCC)
Europe (ETSI R&TTE)
Canada (IC RSS)
Japan (MIC - formerly TELEC)
INTERFACE
UART Logic-level
RS232
RS422/485
Max baudrate
Flow control on/off
SPI
SDIO
I/O pins
FEATURES
Throughput
AT command support
Max number of slaves
Extended Data Mode protocol
Security
Quality of Service (QoS)
Customer application platform
Android support
iPhone/iPad support
Additional features
POWER
Power supply voltage
Current cons. (min)
Current cons. (average Tx)
CONNECTORS
Board-to-board
20 pin header
JST (6-pol)
Solder pads
MECHANICAL
Operating temperature
Machine mountable
Mounting holes
Dimensions (mm)
Wireless Ready-to-Embed Modules
Explanations on Table Notes
1 Diversity supported
2 Approximate maximum range
3 Via external transciever
4 Special licensing & production
requirements applies for the Classic
Bluetooth products
5 JST connector required
* In progress
that can withstand tough operation in industrial
and medical applications.
connectBlue was founded in 2000
focused on a few key requirements: reliability,
performance and commitment. Still today, these
requirements are the focus of our operations.
Our engineers have more than 500 man
years of experience in communication design,
embedded systems, and wireless technologies.
Our head office lies in Sweden and our top-
notch external production facilities are also in
Sweden. We have local sales and support from
the offices in Germany and the USA. And, on
top of that, we have distributors in 75 countries.
Working at connectBlue means that
you work with some of the world’s most
demanding brands and industries (look at our
list of clients). They in themselves represent the
highest standard of innovation in their industry
segments. This is why we have to excel at what
we do. We employ and develop staff with great
experience as well as young and innovative
ideas. That combination defines the future of
wireless technology.
This is who we are.We provide a safe step
into the wireless future.
WIRELESS STANDARD
STANDARD SPECIFICATION
Bluetooth qualification
Bluetooth profiles
Wireless LAN version
RADIO
Antenna
Max output power
Range Note 2
2.4 GHz channels
5 GHz channels
TYPE APPROVALS
US (FCC)
Europe (ETSI R&TTE)
Canada (IC RSS)
Japan (MIC - formerly TELEC)
Hazardous location UL/CSA Class 1 Div 2
INTERFACE
RS232
RS422/485
Max baudrate
Flow control on/off
Ethernet
SOFTWARE FEATURES
AT command support
Web configuration
Max number of slaves
Extended Data Mode protocol
Security
Quality of Service (QoS)
Additional features
POWER
Power supply voltage
Current cons. (min)
Current cons. (average Tx)
CONNECTORS
9-pin D-SUB
M12
MECHANICAL
Operating temperature
Mounting holes
Housing
Dimensions (mm)
WLAN /
Wireless LAN
-
-
802.11 b, g, n
(2.4 GHz)
Internal
20 dBm
400 m
1-13
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
-
-
-
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
1
-
WPA2, Enterprise,
PEAP, LEAP
-
Wireless Ethernet
Bridge, Wireless
LAN Client,
Seamless Roaming,
Redundancy
9 - 30 VDC
47 mA @30V
59 mA @30V
-
Yes
-40 to +65o C
Yes
Plastic, IP 65
91x66x36
Bluetooth dual-
mode / Bluetooth
Smart Ready
v4.0
PAN GATT
-
External
13 dBm
300 m
1-79
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
-
-
-
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
7
-
Simple Pairing
Yes
Wireless Access
Point (NAP),
Bluetooth Low
Energy Gateway
9 - 30 VDC
35 mA @30V
43 mA @30V
-
Yes
-30 to +65o C
Yes
Plastic, IP 65
91x66x36
WLAN /
Wireless LAN
-
-
802.11 a, n
(5 GHz)
Internal
11 d Bm
200 m
-
36-48, 52-140
(U-NII Band 1, 2, 2e)
Yes
Yes
Yes
-
Yes
-
-
-
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
1
-
WPA2, Enterprise,
PEAP, LEAP
-
Wireless Ethernet
Bridge, Wireless
LAN Client,
Seamless Roaming,
Redundancy
9 - 30 VDC
47 mA @30V
59 mA @30V
-
Yes
-40 to +65o C
Yes
Plastic, IP 65
91x66x36
Bluetooth dual-
mode / Bluetooth
Smart Ready
v4.0
SPP DUN PAN GATT
-
External
13 dBm
300 m
1-79
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
-
-
Yes
Yes
460.8 k
Yes
-
Yes
-
7
Yes
Simple Pairing
Yes
Repeater,
connectBlue
Bluetooth Low
Energy Serial Port
Service
8 - 30 VDC
9 mA @30V
20 mA @30V
Yes
-
-30 to +85o C
Yes
Metal, IP 65
76x85x35
Classic
Bluetooth
v2.1+ EDR
PAN
-
Internal
13 dBm
300 m
1-79
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
-
-
-
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
1
-
Simple Pairing
Yes
Wireless Ethernet
Bridge, Personal
Area Network User
(PANU)
9-30 VDC
35 mA @30V
43 mA @30V
-
Yes
-30 to +65o C
Yes
Plastic, IP 65
91x66x36
Ethernet
Port Adapter
RBE221i
Serial
Port Adapter
RBS421s
Ethernet
Port Adapter
RWE241i
Access
Point
RBE221s
Ethernet
Port Adapter
RWE231i
Ready-to-Use Devices for Rugged Use
Products with IP65 classed housing, fully certified and tested.
WLAN /
Wireless LAN
-
-
802.11 a, b, g, n
(dual-band)
External
20 dBm
400 m
1-13
36-48, 52-140
(U-NII Band 1, 2, 2e)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (2.4 GHz only)
Yes
-
-
-
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
1
-
WPA2, Enterprise,
PEAP, LEAP
-
Wireless Ethernet
Bridge, Wireless
LAN Client,
Seamless Roaming,
Redundancy
9 - 30 VDC
47 mA @30V
59 mA @30V
-
Yes
-30 to +65o C
Yes
Plastic, IP 65
91x66x36
Ethernet
Port Adapter
RWE251s
Wireless Ready-to-Use Devices
Our Wireless Background
The connectBlue Commitment
All of us have pledged to bring you wireless innovation. Not tomorrow. Today.
Imagine equipment that is in constant rapid
motion at -40°C; it is monitored, maintained,
updated and operated wirelessly from a
distance, massively increasing uptime and
personal safety. Or, imagine a sensitive gene
duplication sequence where the whole gene
process is performed in a 100% sterile envi-
ronment due to high-speed reliable wireless
solutions. This is the essence of connectBlue -
wireless solutions based on tough demands
on robust behavior and high performance.
connectBlue is a leading wireless provider for
demanding industrial, medical, measurement /
data acquisition, and quality assurance applica-
tions. We create wireless solutions for our 4,000
customers that go the extra mile, not only opti-
mizing production economy and personal safety
but even open up for applications previously not
possible. Just see what we have done with IoT.
Working with connectBlue isn’t about
just buying a wireless product. It’s combining
forces to find the best wireless solution. The
mix of combined expertise is filtered through a
toolbox of software, hardware, industry-specific
specialists and poured into a wireless solution
Wireless is not a Technology.
It’s a Commitment.
We have been in wireless since the year 2000 when we launched the world’s first
wireless serial port adapter. Based on Classic Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy,
WLAN / Wireless LAN and Multiradio solutions, we develop wireless system-on-
modules, ready-to-embed modules and ready-to-use devices as well as services and
solutions.
Our head office lies in the wireless epicenter of Southern Sweden. There, we also
utilize the resources from external, high quality manufacturing facilities where each
product is individually tested and tuned for consistent performance. We have local
German and US sales offices and first-line support backed by the European techni-
cal team allowing for a virtually 24 hour coverage.
For more than a decade, we have helped some of the world’s most demanding
brands to shorten time-to-market, reduce product costs and create new wireless
applications. Our wireless solutions are designed and tested for the most deman-
ding environments in industrial, medical, measurement / data acquisition, and
quality assurance applications.
Our product strategy is simple.
Superior solutions. Nothing less.
HEAD OFFICE: connectBlue AB l Norra Vallgatan 64 3V l SE-211 22 Malmö l Sweden l Phone +46 40 630 7100 l Fax +46 40 23 7137
US OFFICE: connectBlue Inc. l 8201 164th Ave NE, Suite 200 l Redmond, WA 98052 l USA l Phone +1 312 450 4135 l Fax +1 312 277 3209
GERMAN OFFICE: connectBlue GmbH | Raiffeisenstrasse 19 | DE-85276 Pfaffenhofen | Germany | Phone +49 8441 786 4160 | Fax +49 8441 786 4161
info@connectblue.com l us-info@connectblue.com l www.connectblue.com
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