Telit Wireless Solutions BlueMod+S42M Installation manual

BlueMod+S42M
Hardware User Guide
1VV0301379 Rev. 4 –2018-11-28

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APPLICABILITY TABLE
PRODUCTS
BLUEMOD+S42M/AI
BLUEMOD+S42M/AI3ATH

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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................... 7
Scope......................................................................................... 7
Audience.................................................................................... 7
Contact Information, Support...................................................... 7
Text Conventions ....................................................................... 8
Related Documents.................................................................... 8
2. OVERVIEW.................................................................................. 9
3. GENERAL PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ...................................... 10
Feature Summary..................................................................... 10
Applications.............................................................................. 11
Block Diagram.......................................................................... 12
4. APPLICATION INTERFACE ...................................................... 13
Power Supply........................................................................... 13
Reset........................................................................................ 14
Serial Interface......................................................................... 15
I2C Interface ............................................................................. 17
General Purpose I/O (GPIO) .................................................... 17
Serial Wire Debug Interface...................................................... 17
MEMS Sensors (Optional)........................................................ 18
Test Mode ................................................................................ 19
Operating in a Power-Switched Environment............................ 19
5. MODULE PINS........................................................................... 20
Pin Numbering.......................................................................... 20
Pin Allocation............................................................................ 20
Pin Description......................................................................... 21
Handling of Unused Signals ..................................................... 21
6. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS .......................................... 22
Absolute Maximum Ratings...................................................... 22
Operating Conditions................................................................ 22
Environmental Requirements ................................................... 22
DC Parameter .......................................................................... 23
Power Consumption and Power-Down Modes.......................... 24
RF Performance....................................................................... 25
Antenna-Gain and Radiation Pattern........................................ 26

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7. MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS......................................... 28
Dimensions .............................................................................. 28
Recommended Land Pattern.................................................... 28
Re-flow Temperature-Time Profile............................................ 29
Placement Recommendation.................................................... 30
Antenna Issues......................................................................... 30
Housing Guidelines .................................................................. 30
Safety Guidelines ..................................................................... 30
Cleaning................................................................................... 31
8. APPLICATION DIAGRAM.......................................................... 31
9. COMPLIANCES......................................................................... 32
Declaration of Conformity CE ................................................... 32
SRRC Compliance ................................................................... 32
NCC Compliance...................................................................... 32
Bluetooth Qualification.............................................................. 39
RoHS Declaration..................................................................... 40
10. PACKING................................................................................... 41
Tape&Reel Packing.................................................................. 41
Tray Packing ............................................................................ 43
Moisture Sensitivity Level......................................................... 43
11. EVALUATION KIT...................................................................... 44
12. SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS................................................ 45
13. ACRONYMS............................................................................... 46
14. DOCUMENT HISTORY .............................................................. 47

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1. INTRODUCTION
Scope
This document provides information how the BlueMod+S42M can be integrated into
customer systems. It addresses hardware specifications of the BlueMod+S42M and
requirements of the hardware environments for the BlueMod+S42M.
The description text “BlueMod+S42M” refers to all modules listed in the
Applicability Table.
Audience
This document is intended for Telit customers, especially system integrators, about to
implement Bluetooth modules in their application.
Contact Information, Support
For general contact, technical support services, technical questions and report
documentation errors contact Telit Technical Support at:
•TS-EM[email protected]
•TS-AM[email protected]
•[e-mail]
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Alternatively, use:
https://www.telit.com/contact-us/
For detailed information about where you can buy the Telit modules or for recommendations
on accessories and components visit:
https://www.telit.com/
Our aim is to make this guide as helpful as possible. Keep us informed of your comments
and suggestions for improvements.
Telit appreciates feedback from the users of our information.

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Text Conventions
Danger –This information MUST be followed or catastrophic
equipment failure or bodily injury may occur.
Caution or Warning –Alerts the user to important points about
integrating the module, if these points are notfollowed, the module and
end user equipment may fail or malfunction.
Tip or Information –Provides advice and suggestions that may be
useful when integrating the module.
All dates are in ISO 8601 format, i.e. YYYY-MM-DD.
Related Documents
•[1] Bluetooth SIG Core SpecificationV4.2
•[2] UICP_UART_Interface_Control_Protocol, 30507ST10756A
•[3] BlueMod+S42M AT Command Reference, 80527ST10839A
•[4] BlueMod+S42M Software User Guide, 1VV0301391
•[5] BlueEva+S42M Evaluation Kit User Guide, 1VV0301390

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2. OVERVIEW
This document provides information how the BlueMod+S42M can be integrated into
customer systems. It addresses hardware specifications of the BlueMod+S42M and
requirements of the hardware environments for the BlueMod+S42M.
The term BlueMod+S42M is used as an abreviation and refers to
both, the BlueMod+S42M/AI and the BlueMod+S42M/AI3ATH.
If information is related to dedicated versions, the whole product
name is used.
The BlueMod+S42M is delivered in two different hardware versions:
•BlueMod+S42M/AI: with integrated bluetooth antenna and without additional
sensors
•BlueMod+S42M/AI3ATH: with integrated bluetooth antenna and with a 3 axis
acceleration sensor (3A) and a temperature and humidity sensor (TH)
The integration of the BlueMod+S42M bluetooth module within user
application shall be done according to the design rules described in
this manual.
The information presented in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed by Telit Communications S.p.A. for its use, nor any
infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent rights of Telit
Communications S.p.A. other than for circuitry embodied in Telit products. This document
is subject to change without notice.

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3. GENERAL PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Feature Summary
•Supports Bluetooth low energy
•Fully qualified Bluetooth V4.2 Single Mode LE
•CE certified
•SRRC and NCC certified
•Humidity sensor onboard (optional)
•3 axis accelerometer onboard (optional)
•Fast connection setup
•RF output power typ 0dBm
•RF output power -40dBm in Whisper Mode
•High sensitivity design
•Supply voltage range 1,8V to 3,6V
•Internal crystal oscillator (40 MHz)
•LGA Surface Mount type. BlueMod+S42M: 17 x 10 x 2.6 mm3
•Pin compatible to Telit BlueMod+S, BlueMod+S42 and BlueMod+SR
•Shielded to be compliant to optional FCC full modular approval
•Flexible Power Management
•128-bit AES encryption
•High-speed UART interface
•I2C Master
•Manufactured in conformance with RoHS2
•Weight: 0.65g