DESCRIPTION

The RN-220XP is the world's only totally wireless and portable Class 1 Bluetooth serial adapter.  With its integrated power pack, you can create wireless connections anywhere, anytime, and stay connected for up to 32 hours on a single charge.  The RN-220XP enables wireless connections to any legacy serial port and supports bi-directional RS232 signaling at a rate of 232.4 Kbps.  Just attach the serial adapter to your product's RS232/EIA232 port, and you're connected.  The transmit range can be up to 330' (100m), depending upon environmental factors.

The RN-220XP supports two typical use models:

1.  Direct to a Bluetooth client:

The client creates a SPP connection to the unit and uses a virtual COM style interface.  Data is sent and received on the client exactly as if a serial cable was connected to an actual COM port on the client.

2.  Using a pair of RN-220XPs for true cable replacement.

Cable replacement is a powerful feature offered by Roving Networks that provides a quick and simple solution for point to point communications.  It replaces wired communication between a Host and Remote device with a Bluetooth link.

This solution works with all of Roving Networks' modules and serial adapters.  More information about this feature can be found in the cable replacement application note.