TM

The strongest connection in a wireless world

Wireless Selection Guide

Reliability
Performance
Future proof
Interchangeability
Long-term availability

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 Defining and leading wireless
With reliable and highly robust communication

“Wireless” is not a technology – it’s a commit- software and antenna interfaces. In fact, we have
ment. It’s not about what works. It’s about customers who have shipped products for 11 years
how well it works. For over a decade, we have with a minimum of software changes and no hard-
Wireless Choices

worked with state-of-the art Industrial and ware changes on their Printed Circuit Board (PCB).
Medical Ready wireless solutions, designed and
tested for demanding applications and envi- Outstanding Reliability
ronments. We drive the wireless technology Our products are tailored to fit the toughest of situa-
evolution and thereby we define what will be tions; the products offer an extended temperature
the wireless future. range (-40o to +85oC), have a built-in watchdog
timer for secure system design, and operate faultless
Based on Classic Bluetooth technology, Bluetooth low 24/7 regardless of EMC conditions, dust, humidity,
energy technology, Wireless LAN and IEEE 802.15.4 / temperature variations, and rapid movement changes.
ZigBee, we provide ready-to-embed wireless mod-
ules as well as ready-to-use pro-ducts and custom Best Performance
design solutions. We own, develop and maintain our Bluetooth stack
and Wireless LAN software drivers. Not only do we own
Why choose connectBlue? these, over the years we have used them for several
Fanciful sales talk is easy, but we prefer to stick to different chipset manufacturers and designs, tuning
facts. And there are some clear facts that set us apart and expanding them to get the best performance
from any other wireless provider on the market. and controlled latency, throughput and power con-
sumption. The products have customizable configu-
Long-term Availability ration parameters and are radio type approved for
Since the start in 2000, our offering has continu- European, US, Canadian, Japanese markets as well
ously evolved and yet our form factor has remained as are compliant with EMC, Safety and Medical stan-
unchanged with consistent electrical, mechanical, dards, and the Bluetooth qualification program.

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 Wireless Technology Comparison

Classic Bluetooth ZigBee / Wireless

WIRELESS STANDARD Bluetooth low energy IEEE 802.15.4 LAN
technology technology

Data throughput +/- - - ++

Robustness ++ ++ +/- +/-
Range 10-1000m 10-250m 10-200 m+mesh 50-300m
Local system density ++ ++ + -
Roaming + N/A N/A ++
Large scale network - + ++ +/- + = Good
Low latency +++ ++ + +/- ++ = Strong
Connection set-up speed - ++ ++ +/- +++ = Very strong
Power consumption + +++ ++ - +/- = Average
Cost + ++ + - - = Weak

Interchangeability ments. We help you find the solution that best fit
The connectBlue standard form factor and connec- your needs.
tors allow for interchangeability between Bluetooth • Choose Classic Bluetooth technology for robust
technology, Wireless LAN, IEEE 802.15/ZigBee But communication in rough environments. Robust
that is not all; you can also change products within features include Adaptive Frequency Hopping
a product family seamlessly. In other words, you get (AFV) and high system density (several connec-
complete system design flexibility. tions in the same radio space).
• Choose Bluetooth low energy technology when
Quality Manufacturing & Support you want to connect to battery-operated small
Our head office lies in the wireless epicenter of devices, smart phones, PADs, gateways, etc.
Southern Sweden. There, we also utilize the re- • Choose IEEE 802.15.4 / ZigBee if you want to
sources from external, high quality manufacturing build large networks with mesh functionality
facilities (ISO9001:2008, ISO13485:2003, etc.) for small devices with low demands on data
where each product is individually tested and tuned throughput.
for consistent performance. We have local German • Choose Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n if you want
and US sales offices and first-line support backed by to connect to an existing LAN / Wireless LAN
the European technical team allowing for a virtually infrastructure or create high throughput ad-hoc
24 hour coverage. networks.

Future-proof Dependability
We drive the technology development in the wireless wireless advantages
standard forums. We track and even promote the • Greater mobility & freedom of movement
new standards within our product portfolio. • Bypassing long distances and “cable problematic
territory“
• Fast and easy installations & commissioning
Which wireless technology fits you • High flexibility if modifying an installation
the best? • Increased personal safety
One wireless technology cannot offer all the features • Easy integration of devices into the network
and strengths that fit the various application require-

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 Interchangeable and future safe
All products share the connectBlue standard for form factor and fitting,
connectors, antennas as well as configuration and control software tools

Where does “wireless” fit you? Ready-to-Use Products

Wireless Product Solutions

Wireless Serial Communication If you wish to implement a com-

Developed to meet tough demands, connectBlue plete wireless product, we offer a
products handle robust serial communication (UART, wide range of ready-to-use industrial
RS232/422/485) with point-to-point, mult-point products that all improve production, economy and
cable replacement or multi drop functionality. safety. With these products, you can be up and run-
ning quickly and as they have an IP65-classed hous-
Wireless Ethernet Communication ing, they operate flawlessly 24/7 under the harshest
The connectBlue Rugged Ethernet Port Adapters are of conditions.
especially well-suited for replacing Ethernet cables
either in point-to-point applications or in a wireless Ready-to-Embed Modules
infrastructure where seamless roaming is important. By embedding our modules, you save
For those that prefer to embed modules in host on cost and time compared to if you
devices, the connectBlue Wireless LAN SPI / SDIO develop the wireless solution on your own. Develop-
modules provide fully radio type approved dual-band ing your own solution takes 6-18 months and costs
solutions. 150-500kEUR depending on technology, frequen-
cies/channels, test system, radio type approvals, etc.
Wireless Signal Acquisition and I/O And 3-5 years later when the chipset reaches its last
Digital or analog signals can be wirelessly mirrored time buy, you have to do it all over again. connect-
or controlled from a Bluetooth equipped device us- Blue offers a wide range of modules, fully certified
ing the connectBlue I/O modules. and pre-tested as well as a full range of accessories.

Wireless Customer Specific Software Develop- Ready-to-Customize Platforms

ment Platforms If you have a certain wireless need that
The connectBlue platforms offer a possibility to you cannot fulfill with an off-the-shelf
embed customer specific software in the modules to module, we can help you custom design your solu-
save development cost, time to market, and product tion. You can also embed your own applications in
cost. the modules using our platforms. For this product
category, you need to contact us for a suitable solu-
Wireless Custom Design Development tion.
Often, our custom design development is based on
available connectBlue software and hardware solu- Useful connectBlue features
tions but it could also be a completely new design if This guide covers all the features of the connectBlue
so required. product range, but there are some of these that we
want to cover in depth.
What “wireless” solution should you
buy? Seamless Roaming & Redundancy
Based on your particular use case, connectBlue has With a variety of wireless technologies operating
a solution that fits you. Choose between ready-to- in the same radio space, the performance on the
embed wireless modules or ready-to-use wireless existing wireless connections can be affected or even
products – all developed to satisfy industrial and terminated during the necessary scanning for new
medical needs on robustness, time-to-market and wireless networks.
performance.

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 With the connectBlue seamless roaming,
the actual switch-over takes place in just a few
milliseconds using standard access points. Another
advantage is the opportunity to combine roaming
with redundancy.
Further, since connectBlue offers solutions
across various technologies, we can offer the most
robust solution for a particular use case scenario.

2.4 and 5GHz Dual-band Support

Besides Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n, other wire-
less technologies like Bluetooth technology, IEEE
802.15.4/ ZigBee/Wireless HART and several propri-
etary technologies operate in the 2.4GHz band. To
make sure that the Wireless LAN solution is robust,
one can focus on IEEE 802.11a (5GHz) for the
manufacturing and M2M communication. connect-
Blue offers dual-band functionality and an expanded
frequency channel range in the 5GHz ISM band. See
support details in the tables.

iPhone/Android Support
connectBlue offers Wireless LAN and Bluetooth
module support for Android/ Apple iPhone/iPod
touch/iPad connectivity which makes data handling
easier in industrial and medical applications. The
modules are tested and approved by Apple. See sup-
port details in the tables.

USEFUL HOW-To-DO’s
connectBlue’s website features 15+ in depth articles
and white papers that detail the possibilities as well as
best practices in different wireless technologies in tough
industrial and medical environments.
Visit www.connectblue.com/about-us for more
information.

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 Ready-to-use products for the robust need
Products that improve production, economy and safety
IP65 classed housing, fully certified and tested
Wireless Products in Housings

Rugged Serial Rugged Ethernet Rugged Serial Rugged Serial

Port Adapter Port Adapter Port Adapter Port Adapter
RBS433 RBE231 RZS311s RWS451s*

Classic Classic
WIRELESS STANDARD Bluetooth Bluetooth IEEE 802.15.4 Wireless LAN
technology technology

STANDARD SPECIFICATION
Bluetooth qualification 2.1+EDR 2.1+EDR - -
Bluetooth profiles SPP DUN PAN PAN - -
Wireless LAN version - - - 802.11abgn
(2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)

RADIO
Antenna External Internal External External
Max output power 17 dBm 17 dBm 4 dBm 20 dBm
Note 2
Range 1000 m 1000 m 200 m 400 m
2.4 GHz channels 1-79 1-79 11-26 1-13
5 GHz channels - - - 36-140
(U-NII Band 1, 2, 2e)

TYPE APPROVALS
Europe (R&TTE) Yes Yes Yes Yes
US (FCC) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Canada (IC) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Hazardous location UL/CSA Class 1 Div 2 - Yes - -

INTERFACE
RS232 Yes - Yes Yes
RS422/485 Yes - - Yes
Max baudrate 460.8 k - 57.6 k 460.8 k
Flow control on/off Yes - Yes Yes
Ethernet - Yes - -

SOFTWARE FEATURES
AT command support Yes Yes Yes Yes
Web configuration - Yes - -
Max number of slaves 7 1 1 7
Extended Data Mode protocol Yes - - -
Security Simple Pairing Simple Pairing Yes WPA2, Enterprise,
PEAP, LEAP
Quality of Service (QoS) Yes Yes - Yes
Software features Point-to-point Wireless Ethernet Point-to-point Point-to-point
Point-to-multipoint Bridge, Personal Point-to-multipoint
Repeater Area Network User
 (PANU)

POWER
Power supply voltage 8 - 30 VDC 9-30 VDC 8 - 30 VDC 8 - 30 VDC
Current cons. (min) TBA 35 mA @30V 7 mA @30V TBA
Current cons. (average Tx) TBA 43 mA @30V 9 mA @30V TBA

CONNECTORS
9-pin D-SUB Yes - Yes Yes
RJ45 - - - -
M12 - Yes - -

MECHANICAL
Operating temperature -40 to +85o C -30 to +65o C -40 to +85o C -40 to +85o C
Mounting holes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Housing Metal, IP 65 Plastic, IP65 Metal, IP 65 Metal, IP 65
Dimensions (mm) 76x85x35 91x66x36.2 76 x 85 x 35 76x85x35

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 Serial
Device

Serial
Rugged Ethernet Rugged Ethernet Device

Port Adapter Port Adapter

RWE231i RWE241i Serial
Device

Wireless LAN Wireless LAN

Serial Port Adapters (SPA) replacing the serial
cables with wireless connections in point-to-
- - point and multidrop setups.
- -
802.11bgn 802.11an
(2.4 GHz) (5 GHz)

Internal Internal Ethernet

Ethernet
Device
20 dBm 20 dBm
400 m 200 m
1-13 -
- 36-48, 52-140*
(U-NII Band 1, 2*, 2e*) Ethernet
Device

Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes Wireless LAN Ethernet Port Adapters (EPA) for
Yes Yes connecting ethernet devices to an ethernet
infrastructure via a Wireless LAN Access Point.
- -
- -
- -
- - Ethernet Ethernet
Device Device
Yes Yes

Yes Yes
Yes Yes
1 1
- -
WPA2, Enterprise, WPA2, Enterprise,
PEAP, LEAP PEAP, LEAP Ethernet Port Adapters (EPA) replacing the
- -
ethernet cable with wireless connection. The
Wireless Ethernet Wireless Ethernet
Bridge, Wireless Bridge, Wireless connection between the EPAs is point-to-
LAN Client, LAN Client, point in Bluetooth technology and ad-hoc in
Seamless Roaming, Seamless Roaming, Wireless LAN.
Redundancy Redundancy

Ethernet

9 - 30 VDC 9 - 30 VDC
47 mA @30V 47 mA @30V
59 mA @30V 59 mA @30V

- -
- -
Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet
Yes Yes Device Device Device Device Device Device Device

-30 to +65o C -30 to +65o C Wireless LAN Ethernet Port Adapter (EPA) or Bluetooth Ethernet Port
Yes Yes
Adapter connecting to an ethernet infrastructure via multiple Access
Plastic, IP 65 Plastic, IP 65
91x66x36.2 91x66x36.2
Points. The Ethernet Port Adapter supports several modes of superior
roaming between available Access Points, including seamless roaming.

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 Ready-to-embed modules that are certified and fully tested
Benefit from the advantages of low-power modules that are fully certified and tested

Serial Port Adapter Serial Port Adapter Serial Port Adapter Serial Port Adapter iPhone Accessory I/O Module
Note 4
OBS410 OBS411 OBS421 OBS433 OBS414 OBI411
Wireless OEM Modules

Classic Classic Classic Classic Classic Classic

WIRELESS STANDARD Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth
technology technology technology technology technology technology

STANDARD SPECIFICATION
Bluetooth qualification 2.1 (3.0 ready) 2.1+EDR (3.0 ready) 2.1+EDR (4.0 ready) 2.1+EDR (3.0 ready) 2.1+EDR (3.0 ready) 2.1+EDR (3.0 ready)
Note 4
Bluetooth profiles SPP DUN SPP DUN PAN SPP DUN PAN SPP DUN PAN SPP PAN SPP
Wireless LAN version - - - - - -

RADIO
Antenna type Internal External Internal External Internal External Internal External Internal External Internal External
Max output power incl. antenna 5 dBm 6 dBm 5 dBm 6 dBm 11 dBm 13 dBm 17 dBm 17 dBm 5 dBm 6 dBm 5 dBm 6 dBm
Range 75 m 150 m 75 m 150 m 300 m 300 m 800 m 1000 m 75 m 150 m 75 m 150 m
2.4 GHz channels 1-79 1-79 1-79 1-79 1-79 1-79
5 GHz channels - - - - - -

TYPE APPROVALS
Europe (R&TTE) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
US (FCC) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Canada (IC) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Japan Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

INTERFACE
UART Logic-level Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Note 3 Note 3 Note 3 Note 3 Note 3
RS232 Option Option Option Yes Option Option
Note 3 Note 3 Note 3 Note 3 Note 3
RS422/485 Option Option Option Option - Option
Max baudrate 460.8 k 1.25 M 1.5 M 1.5 M 1.25 M 1.25 M
Flow control on/off Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
SPI - - - - - -
SDIO - - - - - -
I/O pins 9 digital 9 digital 9 digital 9 digital 9 digital 16 dig, 4 AD conv

FEATURES
Throughput 350 kbps 950 kbps 1.3 Mbps 1.4 Mbps 950 kbps 950 kbps
AT command support Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Max number of slaves 1 3 7 7 3 3
Extended Data Mode protocol - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Security Simple Pairing Simple Pairing Simple Pairing Simple Pairing Simple Pairing Simple Pairing
Quality of Service (QoS) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Customer application platform - Yes Yes Yes - -
Android support Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Note 4
iPhone/iPad support - Yes (via I2C) Yes (via host) Yes (via host) Yes (on board) Yes (via host)
Software features Point-to-point Point-to-point Point-to-point Point-to-point Point-to-point Point-to-point
Point-to-multipoint Point-to-multipoint Point-to-multipoint Point-to-multipoint Point-to-multipoint
Repeater Repeater Repeater Repeater

POWER
Power supply voltage 3.0 - 6.0 VDC 3.0 - 6.0 VDC 3.0 - 6.0 VDC 3.3 - 6.0 VDC 3.0 - 6.0 VDC 3.0 - 6.0 VDC
Current cons. (min) 14 mA @3.0V 0.6 mA @3.0V 0.6 mA @3.0V 0.5 mA @3.3V 2 mA @3.0V 0.6 mA @3.0V
Current cons. (average Tx) 25 mA @3.0V 25 mA @3.0V 44 mA @3.0V 50 mA @3.3V 27 mA @3.0V 25 mA @3.0V

CONNECTORS
Board-to-board Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
20 pin header - - - Option - -
JST (6-pol) - Option Option Option - -
Solder pads Yes Yes Yes Option Yes Yes

MECHANICAL
Operating temperature -30 to +85o C -30 to +85o C -30 to +85o C -40 to +85o C -30 to +85o C -30 to +85o C
Machine mountable Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mounting holes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Dimensions (mm) 16x36x3 16x36x3 16x36x3 23x36x4 23x36x4 16x36x3

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 Low Energy Platform Serial Port Adapter Serial Port Adapter LAN Module LAN Module LAN Module
OLP425 OZS311 OWS451 OWL221 OWL222 OWL253

Bluetooth low
energy technology IEEE 802.15.4 Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Wireless LAN
(Bluetooth smart)

4.0 - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - 802.11 a/b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n
(dual band, 65 Mbit/s) (dual band, 65 Mbit/s) (dual band, 65 Mbit/s) (dual band, 65 Mbit/s)

Note 1 Note 1 Note 1 Note 1

Internal External Internal External Int. Ext. Int. Ext. Int. Ext. Int. Ext.
3 dBm 6 dBm 2.5 dBm 4 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm
150 m 200 m 200 m 200 m 400 m 400 m 400 m 400 m 400 m 400 m 400 m 400 m
1-39 11-26 1-13 1-13 1-13 1-13
- - 36-140 36-48 36-48 36-140
(U-NII Band 1, 2, 2e) (U-NII Band 1) (U-NII Band 1) (U-NII Band 1, 2, 2e)

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
- - Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes - - -

Note 3
- - Option - - -
Note 3
- - Option - - -
115.2 k 57.6 k 1.5 M - - -
Yes Yes Yes - - -
Yes - - Max 80 MHz - Max 80 MHz
- - - - Max 50 MHz -
18 dig, 4 AD conv - - - - -

TBD 50 kbps 500 kbps* 20 Mbps 25 Mbps 20 Mbps

- Yes Yes - - -
3 1 7 - - -
- - - - - -
Simple Pairing Yes WPA2, Enterprise WPA2, Enterprise WPA2, Enterprise WPA2, Enterprise
No - Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes - - - - -
Yes - Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes - Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mounting options: Point-to-point Point-to-point Infrastructure Infrastructure Infrastructure
battery holder, Optional ZigBee Point-to-multipoint Ad-hoc Ad-hoc Ad-hoc
temperature sensor, stack available
accelerometers, etc. Embedded TCP/IP Driver support: Driver support: Driver support:
Platform for stack Linux Linux Linux
custom designs DHCP server/client WinCE WinCE WinCE
DNS resolver Embedded systems Embedded systems

2.0 - 3.6 VDC 3.3 - 5.5 VDC 3.3 - 5.5 VDC 3.3 - 5.5 VDC 3.1 - 3.6 VDC 3.3 - 5.5 VDC
TBD 27 mA @3.3V 7 mA @3.3V 5 mA @3.3V 5 mA @3.1V 11 mA @3.3V
TBD 27 mA @3.3V 180 mA @3.3V 150 mA @3.3V 150 mA @3.1V 230 mA @3.3V

- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

- - - Option Option -
Option Option Option - - -
Yes Yes Yes - - Yes

-40 to +85o C -40 to +85o C -40 to +85o C -30 to +85o C -30 to +85o C -40 to +85o C
Yes Yes Yes - - -
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
15x22x3 23x36x3 23x36x3 23x36x3 23x36x3 23x36x3

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 Get started smoothly
Acquire valuable understanding of the wireless module’s functionality, configuration options, performance etc.
Starter / Evaluation Kits

Bluetooth SPA Bluetooth SPA I/O Development SPA Accessory Kit SPA Accessory Kit
Starter Kit USB Starter Kit RS232 Kit OBI411 RS232 USB
Classic Classic Classic
WIRELESS STANDARD Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth - -
technology technology technology

CONTENTS
Wireless module OBS411i OBS411i OBI411i - -
Development/adapter board USB adapter RS232 adapter Platform dev board RS232 adapter USB adapter
Others USB extension 9-pin serial cable, 9-pin serial cable, 9-pin serial cable, USB extension
cable, documenta- USB Power cable, USB Power cable, USB Power cable, cable, documenta-
tion and configura- documentation documentation documentation tion and configura-
tion tools and configuration and configuration and configuration tion tools
tools tools tools
COMPATIBLE MODULES
Classic Bluetooth technology, OBS410i/x Yes Yes - Yes Yes
Classic Bluetooth technology, OBS411i/x Yes (included) Yes (included) - Yes Yes
Classic Bluetooth technology, OBS421i/x Yes Yes - Yes Yes
Classic Bluetooth technology, OBS433i/x Yes Yes - Yes Yes
Classic Bluetooth technology, OBS414i/x Yes Yes - Yes Yes
Classic Bluetooth technology, OBI411i/x - - Yes - -
Wireless LAN, OWS451i/x Yes - - - Yes
Wireless LAN, OWL221i/x - - - - -
Wireless LAN, OWL222i/x - - - - -
Wireless LAN, OWL253i/x - - - - -
IEEE 802.15.4 / ZigBee, OZS311i/x Yes Yes - Yes Yes

ORDER NUMBER cB-OBS411i-04-B cB-OBS411i-04-A cB-OBI411i-04-A cB-ACC-26 cB-ACC-41

Bluetooth Wireless LAN Wireless LAN SDIO Wireless LAN

iPhone Accessory SPA Starter Kit Evaluation Kit SPI / SDIO
Starter Kit USB Evaluation system
Classic
WIRELESS STANDARD Bluetooth Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Wireless LAN
technology

CONTENTS
Wireless module OBS414 OWS451i OWL222ai OWL221ai / 222ai
Development/adapter board USB adapter USB adapter SDIO adapter Keith&Koep µConXS
Others USB extension USB extension WinCE (ARM) Trizeps IV board,
cable, documenta- cable, documenta- drivers in binary µConXS adapter,
tion and configura- tion and configura- code SDIO adapter, driv-
tion tools tion tools ers in binary code
Note 5

COMPATIBLE MODULES Explanations on Table Notes

Classic Bluetooth technology, OBS410i/x - Yes - - 1 Diversity supported
Classic Bluetooth technology, OBS411i/x - Yes - - 2 Approximate maximum range
Classic Bluetooth technology, OBS421i/x - Yes - - 3 Via external transciever
Classic Bluetooth technology, OBS433i/x - Yes - - 4 Special licensing & production
Classic Bluetooth technology, OBS414i/x Yes Yes - - requirements applies for the
Classic Bluetooth technology, OBI411i/x - - - - Bluetooth products
Wireless LAN, OWS451i/x - Yes (included) - - 5 SDIO driver for WinCE (ARM). SPI
Wireless LAN, OWL221i/x - - - Yes (included) driver for WinCE (ARM) or Linux
Wireless LAN, OWL222i/x - - Yes (included) Yes (included) (ARM).
Wireless LAN, OWL253i/x - - - Yes * Increase in progress
IEEE 802.15.4 / ZigBee, OZS311i/x - Yes - -
FOR DETAILS ON ACCESSORIES,
PLEASE VISIT
ORDER NUMBER cB-OBS414i-06-B cB-OWS451i-04-B cB-WDK-01-A cB-WDK-03-A / 04-A
WWW.CONNECTBLUE.COM
cB-OBS414x-06-B

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 Your business. Our total wireless expertise. One wireless product.
This is what we do. We provide a safe step into the wireless future.

Imagine equipment that is in constant rapid Today, we employ 35 experts where

Our Wireless Background

motion at -30o C; it is monitored, main- 20+ are wireless engineers with deep know-
tained, updated and operated wirelessly how from key segments. Our head office lies in
from a distance, massively increasing up- Sweden and our top-notch external production
time and personal safety. Or, imagine a sen- facilities are also Sweden. We have local sales
sitive gene duplication sequence where the and support from the offices in Germany and
whole gene process is performed in a 100% the USA. And, on top of that, connectBlue has
sterile environment due to high-speed reli- distributors in 60+ countries.
able wireless solutions. This is the essence Other: 13% Wireless Segments
of connectBlue - wireless solutions based connectBlue is a leading wire-
Industrial Automation: 28%
on tough industrial and medical demands less provider for demanding

on robustness, lead-times and performance. applications in the segments

Medical & Healthcare: 23%
industrial automation, medical
& healthcare, measurement &
Together with our clients, we create solutions that Measurement & Data Acquisition: 36%
data acquisition, diagnostics,
improve, not only production economy and safe- infrastructure, professional
ty, sometimes we help push the limits of science vehicles and point of sales.
as well. And all this using a seamless nerve-sys-
tem that cuts through walls, floors and ceilings.
Working with connectBlue isn’t just Working at connectBlue means work-
about buying a wireless product. It’s combining ing with some of the world’s most demanding
forces to find the best wireless solution. The mix brands and industries (look at our list of clients).
of combined expertise is filtered through a tool- They in themselves represent the highest stan-
box of software, hardware and industry-specific dard of innovation in their industry segments.
specialists and poured into a wireless product This is why we have to excel at what we do. We
that is provoked, tested, stressed, certified, and employ and develop staff with great experience
then tested over and over again. from tough demands on lead-times, perfor-
connectBlue was founded in 2000. From mance and technical documentation as well as
years of experience within industries with tough young and innovative brains that can define the
demands, connectBlue focused on a few key future of wireless technology.
requirements: compatibility, extended life cycles
and performance. Still today, these requirements Together we solve issues of today using the
are the focus of the connectBlue delivery. technology of tomorrow.

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 Wireless is not a technology.
It’s a commitment.
We have been in wireless since back in 2000 when we launched the world’s first
wireless serial port adapter. Based on Classic Bluetooth technology, Bluetooth low
energy technology, Wireless LAN (WLAN) and IEEE 802.15.4 / ZigBee, we provide
ready-to-use products and modules as well as custom design 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
technical 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 exploit new possibilities of wireless technologies. Our wireless solutions
are designed and tested for the most demanding applications and environments
in industrial automation, medical & healthcare, measurement & data acquisition,
professional vehicles, and point of sales.

Our product strategy is simple.

State-of-the-art solutions. Nothing less.

TM

The strongest connection in a wireless world

cBProduct-1204-01 (6.0)

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 +1 425 442 5854 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
[email protected] l [email protected] l www.connectblue.com

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