Bluetooth Rugged Serial Port Adapter RBS433

Key features

The Bluetooth Rugged Serial Port Adapter™ 433 is a complete wireless serial cable replacement device. The Serial Port Adapter has embedded Bluetooth stack (SPP, DUN and PAN profiles), serial interface, and support for 7 slaves connected at the same time. With its IP65-classed housing, it is built for tough and demanding environments, in-door or out-door. The high receiver sensitivity and output power enables a range of up to 1000m. 

  • IP65-classed rugged metal housing
  • RS232/422/485 interface
  • Embedded Bluetooth stack (SPP, DUN, PAN profiles)
  • Long range of 1000m
  • Wireless Multidrop™ with up to 7 channels
  • Extended Data Mode™ for individual control of up to 7 channels
  • Easy configuration by AT commands
  • Configuration over Bluetooth technology
  • Bluetooth 2.1+EDR qualified (3.0 prepared)
  • Radio type approved for Europe, US and Canada (R&TTE, FCC, IC)
  • Compliant with EMC, Safety and Medical standards
  • External antenna
  • Industrial and Automotive temperature range -40 to +85°C
  • Custom factory configuration possible

Technical data

Bluetooth Support

Bluetooth version 2.1+EDR (Qualified and Listed as Product). Bluetooth version 3.0 prepared via firmware upgrade. Supported Bluetooth Profiles:

  • Generic Access Profile (GAP)
  • Serial Port Profile (SPP)
  • Dial-up networking Profile (DUN GW, DUN DT)
  • Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN) roles PANU & NAP

Output power: Class 1 +17 dBm (including antenna gain)
Receive sensitive level: -94 dBm (including antenna gain)
Maximum range (approximate): 1000 m
Multipoint connections: Up to 7 active channels/slaves
Bluetooth Chipset and Stack:

  • Radio: ST-Ericsson STLC2500DB
  • Microprocessor: ST STM32F103RC
  • Stack: connectBlue Embedded Bluetooth Stack

Software

All software embedded in the module (Bluetooth stack and application). Configurable via AT commands (via Bluetooth or serial port). connectBlue Low Emission Mode™ for not disrupting other 2.4GHz radios. Extended Data Mode™ for individually controlled multipoint data channels (different data can be sent to / received from each slave). Repeater functionality for extended range.

Serial Interface

RS232/422/485
Supported baud rates: 1200 - 460k
Support for non-standard baud rates
Flow control: CTS/RTS or none 

Housing & Connectors

IP65-classed rugged aluminum box
Mounting brackets
Male 9-pin Dsub for serial interface
Binder 712 rugged plug for power supply
Dimension/Size: 75.5 x 84.6 x 34.6 mm

Power Supply & Current Consumption

8 - 30 VDC
Min:TBA mA @9VDC
Max: TBA mA @9VDC

Type Approval

R&TTE (Europe), FCC/CFR 47 part 15 unlicensed modular transmitter approval, IC (Industrie Canada)

Environmental

Maximum operating temperature: -40 to +85 °C
Storage temperature: -40 to +85°C
Humidity RH 5-90% non-condensing
Shock and vibration: IEC 61131-2 

Certifications and Compliance

R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:
• Effective use of frequency spectrum: EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10)
• EMC: EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 (2008-04), EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1 (2009-05), EN 61000-6-2 (2005)
• Health and safety: EN 50371:2002, EN 60950-1:2006 +A11:2009 +A1:2010 (EN 60950-1:2011-01) and/or IEC 60950-1:2005 (2nd Edition) + A1:2009

Medical Electrical Equipment:
• IEC 60601-1-2 (2007)

Article numbers

cB−RBS433s−03-A: Rugged Serial Port Adapter 433s Complete Kit
Includes: RBS433s-03 (External Antenna with 9-pin Dsub connector), RS-232 Cable, Binder 712 connector, mounting brackets, 10cm stub antenna, documentation

cB−RBS433s−03-0: Rugged Serial Port Adapter 433s with external antenna, 9-pin Dsub connector and 10cm stub antenna and mounting brackets

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