5
BLUETOOTH AND MESH
How it works
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless tech-
nology. Bluetooth devices are short-range
devices transmitting on the licence-free ISM
waveband (Industrial, Scientific, Medical)
between 2.402 GHz and 2.480 GHz. They
can be operated free of charge anywhere in
the world.
The Mesh wireless technology is based on
a dedicated protocol that uses frequencies
(2.405 GHz to 2.480 GHz) similar to those
used by Bluetooth. Users are networked in
what is known as a "mesh", instead of be-
ing paired sequentially. This means that the
sequence in a communication group can be
varied without the connection to the group
being interrupted, which is not the case with
Bluetooth.
Note on wireless connections
As with every wireless technology, Bluetooth
connections can be disrupted. Interference
can affect connections or connections can
sometimes fail entirely. Particularly when
multiple devices operate in a Bluetooth net-
work, with wireless technology of this nature
it is not possible to ensure fault-free com-
munications in every situation.
Transmission quality depends on the
following factors:
Position and orientation of the aerial.
Presence of obstructing objects (e.g.
building, shielding objects).
Environmental influences (e.g. weather
conditions, wifi interference).
NOTE ON HEALTH COMPATIBILITY
The body of scientific data available at this
time gives no grounds for assuming that
Bluetooth can have negative effects on
human health. The transmitting power of
the BMW Motorrad communication system
corresponds to the transmitting power of
Bluetooth class 1 (max. 18.8 mW).
The ISM waveband used by Bluetooth is
designated for worldwide use by industry,
science and medical technology and, thanks
to the low transmitting power, is classed as
uncritical in terms of health risks.
DISPOSAL
If you want to dispose of your commu-
nication system at some future point
in time: It is illegal to dispose of electrical
devices as domestic waste. Hand in the
communication system at an approved col-
lection point for end-of-life electrical devices.
CURRENCY
The high safety and quality levels of
BMW Motorrad accessories are ensured by
a process of continuing evolution. Because
of this, the accessory you have purchased
may differ from the information supplied
in the operating instructions. Nor can
BMW Motorrad entirely rule out errors and
omissions. We hope you will appreciate that
no claims can be entertained on the basis of
the data, illustrations or descriptions in these
operating instructions.
TECHNICAL DATA
All dimensions, weights and power ratings
stated in the operating instructions are
quoted to the standards and comply with
the tolerance requirements of the Deutsches
Institut für Normung e.V. (DIN). Versions for
individual countries may differ.
