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| Shark RS-232 / RS 485 Wireless Adapter |
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Stevens’ Shark serial cable replacement
uses Bluetooth wireless technology to transmit critical data in industrial,
medical, security and environmental monitoring applications. Its robust
design handles many extreme environmental conditions. The Shark will communicate
with another Shark or with any Bluetooth-enabled device. The Shark is a Class 1 Bluetooth radio that provides a 100-meter range of communications. With an external antenna attachment and specific antenna options, the user may increase the communication range between the Shark and other Bluetooth wireless-enabled devices. Unlike other RS 232 adapters, the Stevens Shark emulates the behavior of a serial cable connection by controlling the serial port and turning the serial port on only when a Bluetooth wireless connection is established. The Shark includes an internal lithium ion rechargeable battery as an optional power source that provides approximately 4 hours of continuous operation in Bluetooth wireless connected mode. The Shark also incorporates LEDs that indicate various levels of connection and power status. Power management is an integral part of the Shark design, including the serial port control, idle mode, low operating current and a switch that turns off the power LED to conserve standby current. In addition to built-in durability and flexibility, the Shark RS 232/485 Adapter is designed for ease-of- use. It is pre-configured in slave mode to operate with most applications without any set-up procedures. The Shark Config Utility Software is an easy-to-use Windows application for configuration of the Shark to individual needs, including designating the Shark as a master device to control and discover other Bluetooth devices, assigning a unique device name and activating secure communications. Shark Config can be used over a Bluetooth wireless link. No installation of drivers is required. |
| Features |
| • Class 1 BLUETOOTH radio • Multiple security features • RS 232 and RS 485 serial cable emulation • External RF antenna connector for flexible and optimal installation • Ranges of > 100 meters with alternate antenna configurations • Internal rechargeable battery • Optimal power management including serial port control • AT command set available for advanced operations |
| Applications |
| • For industrial, medical, security, environmental
monitoring equipment and instruments with a serial cable connection for
communications • For use with data loggers, SCADA, communications relays, control, PCs and other electronic instrumentation |
| Technical Specifications |
| Bluetooth
Radio:
Frequency Band. . . . . . . . . . . .2.4 to 2.483 GHz Modulation Scheme. . . . . . . . .FHSS, GMSK Receive Sensitivity. . . . . . . . . . -80 dBm type for BER, 0.1% |
| Baud
Rate: Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9600 bps Configurable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1200 to 115.200 bps Flow Control, Default . . . . . . . .None |
| Environmental
Conditions: Operating Temperature. . . . . . .-40º to +80º C1 Storage Temperature . . . . . . . .-40º to 95º C Humidity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| External
Antenna . . . . . . . . . .+ 2 dBi2 RF Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Female SMA Impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 ohm Serial Connector. . . . . . . . . . .9-Pin Male D-SUB Shark Config. Utility Software. . . . . . . . . . . . Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP compatible Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polycarbonate 48.8 x 85.75 x 20 mm (W x L x H) |
| Bluetooth
Profiles: General Access Profile Service Discovery Profile Serial Port Profile |
| Internal
Battery: Battery Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lithium Ion Rechargeable 4.2 VDC Battery Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 4 hours continuous use Number of Recharge Cycles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500 |
| Power: External Power Supply. . . . . . .6 to 15 VDC Transmit Power . . . . . . . . . . . .20 dBm max. Operating Current: master mode. . . . . . . . . . . . .55 mA typical slave mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 mA typical Standby Current: master mode. . . . . . . . . . . . .5 mA typical slave mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 mA typical |
| Certifications: Bluetooth 1.1 qualified FCC / CFR 47, part 15 Industry Canada (CSA) CE Mark: EN 300 328-2 & EN 301 489-17 Safety LVD: EN60950-1 |
| Common Usage Scenarios | |
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Scenario 1: Set up a CSA pair as serial cable replacement. |
Scenario 2: Set up the CSA pair as a passive serial Bluetooth receiver. |
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| Ordering Information | |||
| Part No. | Description | Part No. | Description |
| 80000 | The Shark Adapter (includes power plug, antenna and utility software) |
92988 | Null Modem Cable |
| 80039 | 90º Adapter UP | 80040 | 90º Adapter DOWN |
| 80042 | Desktop Utility Supply | SEE NOTE2 | Optional Antennas |
| 80043 | RS 485 4-Wire to RS 485 2-Wire Adapter |
80044 | RS 232 to RS 485 2-Wire Adapter |