This product is a Bluetooth adapter that is suitable for any device with a serial port. It can communicate in an office environment of 20 meters and a field environment of 200 meters. It is equipped with 4 configuration modes and can be upgraded with on-board flash memory to support the latest Bluetooth features.
The Brainboxes Class 1 RS232 Bluetooth adapters (models BL-521 and BL-730) enable any device with an RS232 port to communicate wirelessly via Bluetooth without additional software. They feature a built‑in antenna, 14 dBm output power, and support data rates up to 1 Mb/s, making them suitable for office and field environments.
Four configuration methods are available: a Windows Configuration Utility, remote configuration over the Bluetooth link, command‑line configuration, and bulletin‑board configuration. The adapters include a 9‑pin female adaptor, external 5 V power supply (200 mA), LEDs for status, and come with a CD containing software, manual, and troubleshooting guide. They are CE, FCC and UL certified and backed by a three‑year warranty with lifetime support.
| Output Power | 14 dBm |
|---|---|
| Operating Distance (Typical) | Field: 200 m, Office: 20 m |
| Maximum Transfer Rate | up to 723 Kb/s |
| Baud Rate | 244 – 1,000,000 Kb/s |
| Power Consumption | Depends on usage |
| Weight | 68 g |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 40 × 80 × 22 mm (plus cable) |
The typical operating distance is up to 200 m in the field and about 20 m in an office environment.
Both models are qualified at 14 dBm output power.
Supported settings include baud rates from 244 Kb/s to 1 000 000 Kb/s, 8 data bits, parity options (odd, even, mark, space), 1 or 2 stop bits, and flow control via RTS/CTS and DTR/DSR.