Model RN-270 Data Sheet
Roving Networks, a leading developer of wireless intelligent network appliances,
introduces the FireFly Bluetooth serial adapter. This device gives any RS232/422 serial
port Bluetooth capabilities and can run without external power!.
Completely Wireless
Three connection modes are available:
•Slave Mode-Bluetooth clients, such as Palm/Pocket PC PDA’s, laptops, scanners, cellphones directly
connect to FireFly via Bluetooth Serial Port Profile, creating a Virtual COM port on the client.
•Instant Cable -matched pair of FireFlys, BlueportXP, or RN-USB-X link to each other for a wireless
cable replacement.
•Master Modes-FireFly can automatically (or manually via software control codes) discover and
connect to other Bluetooth SPP devices in master mode. FireFly can also trigger on incoming data and
auto disconnect when data transfer is complete to minimize power.
Tri-mode Operation
Production, December 2008
FireFlyTM BluetoothTM 2.1 (EDR) Serial Adapter
with Standard 2-AAA Battery Support
Smaller than a business card, FireFly easily attaches
to RS232 or RS422 serial ports via DB9 male or female
connector. With built-in AAA battery holders and
advanced sleep modes = long-life operation (10-20hrs)!
•Sockets for 2 standard AAA Batteries, any types can be used Alkaline, NiMH recharge, others.
•Takes power from Pin 9 and can trickle charge batteries from this Pin (5VDC required).
•Smart On/Off switch with programmable auto-off timer for battery life optimization.
•Bluetooth Specification 2.1 (with EDR high data rate) compliant, also compatible with 1.1/1.2.
•DB9 male (or female) with onboard jumpers swap DCE/DTE eliminates need for crossover cables.
•Very Low power, programmable discovery and Sniff modes(1-10ma standby, 5-30ma connected)
•Settings can be easily changed with AT commands via serial port and remotely over Bluetooth.
•Baudrates from 1200 to 232K pbs, and non-standard values, defaults to 9600 or 115200.
•High Power (Class 1) 100Meter Bluetooth™radio with integrated Antenna.
•3 LEDs, Transmit/Received data, Power/Connection Status, Low/Full/Charge mode battery.
Features and Specifications
Roving Networks Incorporated Telephone: (408) 395-6539 http://www.rovingnetworks.com
809 University Avenue Facsimile: (603)-843-7550 email: info@rovingnetworks.com
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Ordering numbers: RS-232 RN-270M (male) RN-270F (female)
RS-422 RN-274M (male only)
