Bluetooth Modem - Roving Networks RS232

Product Description

Description: FireFly is a Roving Networks' RN-41 Bluetooth^® module with RS232 circuitry on the front end. This allows the user to access the RN-41 AT command set over a common COM port. FireFly enables wireless connections to any legacy serial port and supports bi-directional RS-232  signaling at a rate of up to 464Kbps. Just attach FireFly to your device's RS232 or EIA232  port, power it, and you're connected. The transmit range can be up to 330' (100m), depending upon environmental considerations.



Please note: The power jack on the side of the unit is a small 3.5x1.2mm jack. The center pin is positive and requires 5-11VDC.

Features:

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  Wireless cable replacement: use to replace cables or where cabling is not possible or practical


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  Very low power consumption (<5ma idle, 10-40ma connect)


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  Bluetooth^® Technology v2.0 compliant


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  FCC, IC, CE certified, and RoHS compliant


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  Class 1 high powered radio for long range operation


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  Easy to use settings via on board DIP switches


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  RS232 driver built in

FireFly uses the standard Bluetooth Serial Port profile and is compatible with all clients running under Windows™, PalmOS™, PocketPC™, Apple™, and other Bluetooth^® enabled platforms.

Documents:

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  Datasheet


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  Specifications


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  Firefly Q&A


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  Firefly Installation and reference guide