Softing EDICblue Bluetooth Interface Data Sheet

EDICblue is a wireless vehicle interface that is perfect for use in all areas of ECU communication. It is an efficient, easy-to-use and reasonably-priced interface to the vehicle electronics.


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Brand
Softing
Category
Vehicle Accessories
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
2
File format
PDF
File size
124 KB
Published
06 April, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
5A115353E0823C082DFED769653D348F

About this manual

EDICblue provides a compact Bluetooth interface for vehicle electronics, enabling wireless connection between a vehicle and test systems in test‑drive, manufacturing, and service environments. It integrates a SAE‑J1962 diagnostic connector, allowing direct attachment to the vehicle and supporting parallel communication with multiple ECUs.

The device features a 16‑bit microcontroller, Bluetooth® V1.1/V2.0 Class 2 (≈10 m range), USB 2.0 full‑speed, and a CAN high‑speed channel (ISO 11898, CAN 2.0B) with optional low‑speed transceiver. Technical specifications include dimensions of 114 × 48 × 25 mm, weight ~100 g, power supply 8‑18 V via the diagnostic connector, and a current consumption of ~200 mA at 12 V.

What's inside

  • Applications in all areas of ECU communication
  • Advantages of EDICblue
  • Data Sheet
  • Protocol Processing in the Interface
  • Flexibility
  • An Overview of Features
  • Technical Data
  • Delivery Scope

Specifications

Dimensions114 x 48 x 25 mm
Weightapprox. 100 g
Power supply8‑18 V via vehicle diagnostic connector
Current consumptionApprox. 200 mA at 12 V
Microcontroller16‑bit XC161CJ, 40 MHz
Bluetooth versionV1.1 / V2.0, Class 2 (≈10 m range)
USB interfaceUSB 2.0 Full Speed, 12 Mbit/s, mini‑USB B
CAN channel1 high‑speed channel (ISO 11898, CAN 2.0B) with optional low‑speed transceiver
Operating temperature0 °C … +50 °C (operation), -20 °C … +85 °C (storage)
Digital inputIgnition signal evaluation
Power‑save modeAutomatic power‑off after settable time

Frequently asked questions

What communication protocols does EDICblue support?

EDICblue supports CAN high‑speed (ISO 11898, CAN 2.0B) and, depending on the software package, ISO 9141‑2, UDS, KWP 2000, TP 2.0 and various OEM‑specific protocols.

How is the EDICblue powered and what is its current consumption?

It is powered from the vehicle diagnostic connector with a supply voltage of 8 V to 18 V and draws about 200 mA at 12 V.

What wireless connectivity does EDICblue provide?

EDICblue includes an integrated Bluetooth® V1.1/V2.0 Class 2 radio with an approximate range of 10 m.

What are the physical dimensions and weight of the EDICblue unit?

The unit measures approximately 114 × 48 × 25 mm and weighs about 100 g.

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