ZBA BC04-191 User manual

ZBA, Inc.
ZBA Bluetooth 2.0 Module with on board antenna.
Assembly No. BC04-191
ZBA, Inc
94 Old Camplain Road,
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
www.zbausa.com

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"Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment."
"This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operations is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation."
"This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an unctrolled
environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual. "
"The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: Contains FCC ID:
VMTZBA-BT44."
"The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this
manual."
Table of Contents

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1 Document Status ..............................................................................................................4
2 Scope................................................................................................................................5
3 Bluetooth Assembly Description:....................................................................................5
4 Features............................................................................................................................5
5 Applications .....................................................................................................................6
6 Block Diagram.................................................................................................................6
7 Specifications...................................................................................................................7
7.1 Pin Configurations & Dimensions...........................................................................7
7.2 Dimensional drawing...............................................................................................9
7.3 General Specifications ...........................................................................................10
7.4 Electrical Characteristics .......................................................................................10
7.4.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ..........................................................................10
7.4.2 Radio Characteristics .....................................................................................10
7.4.3 Power Consumption.......................................................................................13
7.4.3.1 Current measurements on the BC04-191 ................................................13
7.4.3.2 Datasheet specification of the BC04 External Module..............................13
8 Serial Port Profile...........................................................................................................14
8.1 Default Configuration ............................................................................................14
8.2 Configuration Command Set-up & Procedures .....................................................14
8.2.1 Entering the Set-up Mode ..............................................................................15
8.2.2 Testing the Communication Link ..................................................................15
8.2.3 Command list.................................................................................................15
8.2.4 Set RS232 Baud Rate (bps)............................................................................15
8.2.5 Set/inquired UART Parameters .....................................................................16
8.2.6 Set Authentication..........................................................................................16
8.2.7 Set Password ..................................................................................................16
8.2.8 Set Device Name............................................................................................17
8.2.9 Set Device Type.............................................................................................17
8.2.10 Set Master/Slave Mode..................................................................................17
8.2.11 Clear Paired Device Address .........................................................................18
8.2.12 Set Sniff Power Saving Mode........................................................................18
8.2.13 Set Sniff Power Saving Mode—Extended.....................................................18
8.2.14 Reset to Factory Default ................................................................................18
8.2.15 Set/Inquire Scan Time....................................................................................18
8.2.16 Set/Inquire Paired Device ..............................................................................19
8.2.17 Inquire Version ..............................................................................................19
8.2.18 Inquired remote device Address ...................................................................19
8.2.19 Set/Inquired Paired Device Address ..............................................................20
8.2.20 Inquired Device BD Address .........................................................................20
8.2.21 Software Reset ...............................................................................................20
8.2.22 Set/Inquire about Low power mode...............................................................20
8.2.23 Set/ Inquire about Data processing mode in the condition of disconnecting.21
8.2.24 Set/ Inquire about Flow control mode ...........................................................21
8.2.25 Exiting the Set-up Mode ...............................................................................21

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9 Low power modes..........................................................................................................21
9.1 Park & Sniff ...........................................................................................................21
10 Mounting recommendations ......................................................................................23
11 Ordering Information.................................................................................................24
List of Figures
Figure 1 Block Diagram of the BT Module.............................................................................6
Figure 2 Top and Side View of module indicating the Pin directions....................................7
Figure 3 Input circuit of Module power control (pin10)..........................................................8
Figure 4 Dimensional drawing of the BC04-191 ..................................................................9
Figure 5 Cross-section of recommended mounting of the BT module.................................23
Figure 6 Bottom View of PCB indicating where there shouldd be NO Ground Plane ........23
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1 Document Status
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Date Comments
June 6, 2006 First draft
April 2007
June 2007
August 2007
Add AT command set
http://www.bluetoothmodules.net publication
Update current measurements
To make a request for change, correction, additions or information on references,
please contact:
ZBA, Inc.
94 Old Camplain Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Phone: [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail: bluetooth–[e-mail]
Website : http://www.bluetoothmodules.net

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2 Scope
The intention of this specification is to provide general guidelines on the integration
of the BC04-191 Bluetooth assembly. This product, which complies with Bluetooth
Specification 12.0, is designed to help companies offer Bluetooth enabled products by
speeding their development processes with a ready to integrate Bluetooth assembly with
external antenna attachment.
3 Bluetooth Assembly Description :
The BC04-191 is a general purpose Bluetooth module incorporating an on-board
meandering line antenna designed to be incorporated into an end product. The BC04-
191 Bluetooth Module is a Class 2 Bluetooth module using BlueCore4-External chipset from
Cambridge Silicon Radio, a leading Bluetooth chipset supplier. It provides a fully compliant
Bluetooth system fordata and voice communications. The module and device firmware is fully
compliant with the Bluetooth specification V2.0.
The Bluetooth assembly is available in two different variants:
1) UART transport with serial port emulation (Serial Port Profile)
2) UART transport with HCI interface (only upon special request)
4 Features
a Operating Frequency Band 2.40 GHz~2.48GHz unlicensed ISM Band
a Class 2 type Output Power
a RF Shielding can constructed of non-ferrous metals.
a Support Firmware Upgrade (via The UART)
a 12 pin 2mm board to boardconnector (top or bottom connections)
a Active Bluetooth Connections signal
a Built-in Power control for turning off the Module
a Support Piconet, up to 7 Slaves
a Scatternet Support
a PCM Audio Interface
a Low Voltage Power Supply, 2.7V to 3.6V
a Built-in 8Mbit Flash Memory
a Low Power Modes Available:Park, Sniff, Hold and Deep Sleep
a Dimensions: 30mm X 17.5mm X 3.15 mm
a Development board available.

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5 Applications
a PCs, PDAs
a Computer Accessories (CF Cards, USB Dongles
a PCMCIA, RS232 Adaptors, etc.)
a Mice, Keyboard, Joysticks
a Cordless Phone
a FAX, Printer Adaptors
a Digital Camera
a Access Points to LAN and/or Dial-up network
6 Block Diagram
Figure 1 Block Diagram of the BT Module

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12 10
8
6 4 2
11
9
7
5
3
1
7 Specifications
7.1 Pin Configurations & Dimensions
Pin-out 12 p i n 2mm dual row connector (SAMTEC CLT106-02-L-D or equiv.)
Pin 1 = Vcc (3.3 Volts regulated)
Pin
2 = GND
Pin 3 = RxD
Pin
4 = TxD
Pin
5 = CTS
Pin
6 = RTS
Pin 7 = GND Zero (0) ohm Jumper internal to module to GND
Pin
8 = Reserved (connected to PIO for future use)
Pin 9 = NCONN Output from module indicating the module is connected (lo = connected)
Pin 10 = NPWR - PFET-gate w/10K resistor to GND. (Module i s powered-on if left floating)
Pin
11 = Reserved (connected to PIO for future use)
Pin 12 = Reserved (connected to PIO for future use)
2) Pin outline:
Can-non ferrous connector
Antenna Holes in PCB
to connector
Top view Side view
Note: The PCB board has 12 holes to a ccommodate connecting th e module via 2mm dual row pins
through the PCB from the bottom.
Figure 2
Top and Side View of module indicating the Pin directions

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3) Input Circuit of Pin 10
From VCC –Pin 1
From Pin Low impedance P-FET
10K
3.3 volt supply to
module
Figure 3
Input circuit of Module power control (pin10)

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7.2 Dimensi onal
draw ing
1.8 mm
2.0 mm
30mm
∅1.8mm x 2
1.8 mm
2.0 mm
17.5mm
1.0mm
2.5mm
Figure 4 Dimensional drawing of the BC04-191