Laird Wireless APG-BTW400
Access Point Gateway PlatformLaird Wireless APG-BTW400 Access Point Gateway Platform is an innovative device platform capable of acting as a network node bridging several of the most common types of wireless, network, and serial data protocols for the purpose of remote data acquisition and control. It is a modular and highly functional product in a compact physical form factor that combines reliability, standard protocol support, ease of use, and ease of customization and flexibility. Featuring Laird Technologies' Bluetooth® modules and the powerful ARM9 microcontroller, the APG is designed to deliver machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions and is ideal for point of sale (POS), vending, digital signage/displays, healthcare, and various other market applications.
The unique feature of the APG device is its capability to support a variety of short range personal wireless networks such as Bluetooth, Zigbee®, or Proprietary RF, as well as IP connectivity over Ethernet, WLAN, and cellular interfaces. The platform runs on a Linux operating system and allows users to upload custom applications written in Lua scripting language. The device also has RS232 and USB interfaces, and offers remote configuration and troubleshooting features. The Laird Wireless APG-BTW400 Access Point Gateway Platform provides short range wireless connectivity through Bluetooth and IP connectivity including Ethernet, 802.11 b/g, and GSM/GPRS. The APG-BTW400 allows connectivity with up to 28 active Bluetooth connections at any given time.
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Features & Benefits
- Bridges PAN to WAN networks
- Embedded Linux operating system
- Flexible mounting provisions
- Multiple radio standards supported
- Multiple wired connectivity options
- Diagnostic LED indicators
- Customizable Lua scripting language
- FCC/IC and CE certified
Wireless Specifications
- Standard Bluetooth V2.0 or Bluetooth V2.1 + EDR
- Transmit class: Class 1
- Frequency: 2.4GHz
- Max transmit power: +6dBmi
- Min transmit power: -27dBm
- Receive sensitivity: better than -86dBm
- Range: 250m or 1km, depending on model
- Standard WLAN b/g1
- Frequency: 2.4GHz
- Max transmit power: 15dBm
- Receive sensitivity: -85dBm @ 802.11b, -72dBm @ 802.11g
- Max data transfer rate: 11Mbps @ 802.11b, 54Mbps @ 802.11g
- Modulation: DSSS/CCK/OFDM
- Antenna gain: 1.5dBi
- Standard GSM/GPRS1
- Transmit class: Class 1 @ 1.8/1.9GHz, Class 4 @ 850/900MHz
- Frequency: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
- Transmit power: 30dBm (1800/1900MHz), 33dBm (850/900MHz)
- Receive sensitivity: < -106dBm
- Antenna gain: 2dBi
Hardware Specifications
- ARM9 Core 200 MIPS/180MHz
- 64MB RAM (upgradeable to 128MB)
- 64MB NandFlash
- Ethernet - 10/100BASE LAN on RJ45
- Universal Serial Bus (USB)
- WLAN - 802.11 b/g with up to 54Mbps RF rate
- GSM/GPRS Quad Band (850/900/1800/1900MHz) with SIM card slot
- RS232 Serial Data Port with configurable baud rate up to 115kbps
- RS422/485 support using external converter
- RS232 serial port for console debugging
- User friendly LEDs for Bluetooth, WLAN, GSM/GPRS, power, and status visible on the front panel
- 6V to 15V DC Power supply, Current ratings 2A
- RTC backup using coin cell battery
Software Specifications
- Embedded Linux operating system
- Multiple configuration interfaces: Lua, Web, Remote Management Software
- Secure LAN data access using SSL
- Easily customizable using Lua scripts; no need of build and flashing the firmware
- Profiles supported SPP, PAN, FTP, DUN, HDP, OPP, AGP
- Bluetooth SPP Bridging and SPP data logging to a remote server
Applications
- POS equipment
- Vending
- Display/signage
- Medical/healthcare
- Industrial applications
- Building automation
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