RN-42 Roving Networks Inc, RN-42 Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: RN-42
• Description: MODULE BLUETOOTH V2.1+EDR
• Manufacturer: Roving Networks Inc
• Series: RNr

Specifications of RN-42

• Frequency: 2.4GHz
• Data Rate - Maximum: 3Mbps
• Modulation Or Protocol: Bluetooth v2.1+EDR, Class 2 & 3
• Applications: General Purpose
• Power - Output: 2dBm
• Sensitivity: -80dBm
• Voltage - Supply: 3 V ~ 3.6 V
• Current - Receiving: 25mA
• Current - Transmitting: 25mA
• Data Interface: PCB, Surface Mount
• Antenna Connector: On-Board, Chip
• Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ 85°C
• Package / Case: Packaged Unit
• Wireless Frequency: 2.4 GHz
• Data Rate: 1200 bps to 921 Kbps
• Modulation: FHSS, GFSK
• Operating Voltage: 3.3 V
• Antenna: Chip
• Operating Temperature Range: - 40 C to + 85 C
• Output Power: 2 dBm
• Technology/ Type: Class 2 Bluetooth Module
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Memory Size: -
• Lead Free Status / Rohs Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Other names: 740-1038

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Appendix A: Bluetooth Evaluation Board ....................................................................................................... 27
Appendix B: Command Quick Reference ....................................................................................................... 30
Appendix C: Factory Default Settings ............................................................................................................ 32
Appendix D: Firmware Revision History ....................................................................................................... 33
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Power Terminals .......................................................................................................................................... 27
Default LED status ...................................................................................................................................... 27
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 3
Modes of Operation ................................................................................................................................... 4
Command Reference ................................................................................................................................. 8
Power Management ................................................................................................................................. 16
Profile Settings and Features ................................................................................................................... 19
Design Concerns ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Common Problems and Questions .......................................................................................................... 23
Discovery and Connection ...................................................................................................................... 24
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Serial Adapter Configuration ............................................................................................................... 25
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Making a Connection ........................................................................................................................ 3
Configuration .................................................................................................................................... 4
Command Mode vs. Data mode ....................................................................................................... 5
Local Configuration (via serial port) ................................................................................................ 5
Remote Configuration (via Bluetooth) ............................................................................................. 5
Using DIP switches and PIO for Configuration ............................................................................... 6
SET Commands ................................................................................................................................ 8
GET Commands ............................................................................................................................. 12
CHANGE Commands ..................................................................................................................... 12
ACTION Commands ...................................................................................................................... 13
GPIO Commands ............................................................................................................................ 15
Optimizing Inquiry (Discovery) and Page (Connection) Windows ............................................... 16
SNIFF mode .................................................................................................................................... 17
Enabling Deep Sleep ....................................................................................................................... 17
Disabling Output Drivers ................................................................................................................ 18
Lowering Transmit Power .............................................................................................................. 18
Alternate Profile Selection .............................................................................................................. 19
Using PIO as Modem Control Signals ............................................................................................ 19
Hardware Signals ............................................................................................................................ 21
Hardware Connections and Power .................................................................................................. 21
LED Status ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Optimizing for Latency or Throughput .......................................................................................... 22
Limitations of 7 Bit Data Mode ...................................................................................................... 22
Serial interface hardware flow control ............................................................................................ 25
Dip Switch Settings ........................................................................................................................ 26
Instant Cable Replacement ............................................................................................................. 26
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