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PRODUCTS : AIRcable INDUSTRIAL : FEATURES
Revolutionary in design and function, the AIRcable Industrial unit integrates three cutting-edge technologies—programmable autonomous mesh nodes (motes), data loggers, and industry-standard Bluetooth® 2.0 compatibility. Based on our patented AIRmote™ technology, these versatile devices—which are about the size of a mobile phone—gather data using intelligent sensors (1-Wire® sensor bus), run computations, transfers files, and communicate using Bluetooth technology. These units can be clustered together to create a low-power, highly flexible mesh communications networks that can interact with other nodes and with other Bluetooth compatible devices such as PCs, cell phones, laptops, and handhelds. The communication diagram illustrates how our unit interacts with other devices, with the environment, with applications, and with the user.
BASIC Interpreter
The AIRcable Industrial is an intelligent, autonomous device that can be programmed wirelessly for any application written in standard BASIC—with no code compiler required. You can also access sensors—internal sensors or those hooked up to the unit’s built-in serial port—through your application program.
The AIRcable Industrial's embedded BASIC interpreter includes functions that you can incorporate into your customized programs:
- Bluetooth connectivity (make connections, send files, etc.)
- String operations (a unique feature for a BASIC interpreter)
- Input/output (from all high-speed inputs)
- File system capability
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Wireless Data Streaming Ports
Wireless data streaming ports for an uninterrupted flow of information.
Another unique feature is its ability to manage up to four simultaneous connections, including: file upload/download, send/receive messages from other devices, and send/receive streaming data.
Ports include:
- Bluetooth 2.0 Standard (80211 tolerant)
- 2 wireless data streaming ports using Serial Port Profile (SPP) -
one master, one slave
- physical UART port
- FTP connection
Since there two ports using SPP, both are able to send and receive data. It's much like conducting a conversation with another person. The master, or outgoing port, establishes connections with other devices. The slave, or incoming port, accepts connections. Because the master can connect to another unit, data can be forwarded on to a central location. By using the master, you can connect to another unit through the first unit, which can then connect to another unit, and so forth. This chain of AIRcable Industrial units forms a range extender within the network of units. |
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Mesh Net
Flexible communication options through mesh net interoperability.
The AIRcable Industrial is an extremely versatile communication tool. Because it uses the OBEX (OBject EXchange) communications protocol, it can transfer messages such as vCard contact information, vCalendar schedule entries, vNote for Palm/PC, and even applications to any other Bluetooth device such a cell phone, PalmPilot, PC, or notebook, or to another AIRcable unit. When grouped together or with other Bluetooth-compatible devices, AIRcable Industrial units form a powerful wireless mesh network. For example, vintners can use cell phones to communicate with AIRcable Industrial units and obtain information about soil moisture levels or air temperature. And retail stores can send coupons to potential customers who pass in front of their store while talking on their cell phones.
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File System
A built-in read-and-write file system lets you store, access, and work with data anytime, anywhere.
The device's on-board file system allows you to run BASIC programs and store information gathered by its data-logging function. For example, data streaming in from a sensor connected to the serial port can be loaded directly to its file system. And, you can access to the file system from a PC or your cell phone wirelessly. Best of all, the unit doesn't have to be connected to another device for the file system to work. It performs operations in both connection and autonomous mode. For detailed information on the file system, check out the AIRcable Industrial Programming Manual.
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Sensor Interface / Hardware Features
It's ruggedized, rechargeable, and more
The AIRcable Industrial has a battery-backed real-time clock, a built-in temperature sensor that you can access via the application program, and an antenna port with various indoor and outdoor antenna options for an extended range of up to 4 miles. The devices have a large rechargeable Li-ion battery and a wide-range charger for wired and solar power panels. The unit can be powered up through the RS232 interface. Enclosed in an aluminum case, the AIRcable Industrial unit is designed to withstand most environmental conditions. Weather-proof versions are also available.
Other hardware features include:
- RS232 interface
- DTR, DSR freely accessible
- High-speed UART
- Automatic hardware handshake recognition, so you can hook it up to virtually any type of input device
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