BL600 Series
Single-Mode BT v4.0 Module with
smartBASIC
A
FULLY PROGRAMMABLE. LOW POWER. DRIVEN BY
SMART
BASIC.
BL600 Series modules from Laird Technologies
make it easy to add single-mode Bluetooth Low
Energy (BLE), or Bluetooth Smart™, to small,
portable, power-conscious devices, including
those powered by AAA or coin cell batteries.
The fully approved, programmable modules
feature Laird’s innovative, event-driven
smartBASIC
programming language, which
significantly simplifies BLE integration.
Bluetooth Smart (BLE v4.0)
Onboard Microcontroller –
Nordic nRF51822 for
hostless operation
Tiny footprint
(19mm x 12.5mm x 2.5 mm)
smartBASIC
powers rapid design and deployment
Proximity-based secure pairing
– Laird’s unique
Whisper Mode prevents unauthorized pairing by
requiring devices be nearby to pair
Large sample application library
– Sample
applications help jump start your development
Features at a Glance
TRULY HOSTLESS OPERATION FOR AUTOMATED USE CASES
Award-winning Nordic nRF51822 microcontroller and
smartBASIC
make an ideal pair for sensor applications.
SPEED TO MARKET WITH
smartBASIC
Easily write event-driven apps for any use case and run
in the module. No toolchain required.
PROXIMITY PAIRING TO SCREEN OUT INTRUDERS
Laird’s Whisper Mode requires devices be in close
proximity, making it harder for intruders to connect.
GLOBAL APPROVALS – MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME
Carries several modular FCC, IC, CE, MIC and Bluetooth
SIG approvals.
PERSONAL SUPPORT FROM DESIGN TO MANUFACTURE
Support works onsite with Laird engineering to speed
your design to market.
Application Areas
Health and Medical Devices
Enterprise Internet of Things Sensors
and Connected Devices
Beacons and Local Messaging
Contact Sales -
Americas:
Europe:
+1 262 375 4400
+44 1628 940 ext. 958
Korea:
+82 10 2622 3935
Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610
For documentation, software, sample apps and more visit:
www.lairdtech.com/products/BL600-Series
BL600 Series – Bluetooth v4.0 Single-Mode Modules with
smartBASIC
Product Brief
Key Specifications
Specification
V4.0 – Single-Mode
2.402 - 2.480 GHz
4dBm
-91dBm (typical)
Down to -55dBm (Transmit)
95 dB (@ 1 Mbps)
1 Mbps (over the air)
Host Interfaces
28 lines – multi function
TX, RX, CTS, RTS. DTR, DSR, DCD, RI can be implemented in
smartBASIC.
Default 9600, N, 8, 1. From 1,200 to 1,000,000bps
Other
GPIO (Up to 28 lines), SPI (3), I2C (2), ADC (6 plus ADC reference)
Profiles
Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Health Thermometer/ Proximity & Find Me/
Custom Services
Services
Generic Access, Battery Service, Device Information Service, Heart Rate
Service, Health Thermometer Service, Immediate Alert Service, Link Loss
Service, Tx Power Service, Blood Pressure Service
Control Protocols
Any that can be implemented using
smartBASIC
Encryption
AES
128 bit using CCM encryption
Supply Voltage
Supply
1.8V – 3.6V – internal LDO
2.1V – 3.6V – internal DCDC converter
Power Consumption
Current
‘System Idle’ – 3.5 uA
‘Transmit’ – 10.5 mA @ 0 dBm
Physical
Dimensions
19mm x 12.5mm x 3mm
Environmental
Operating Temp.
-40°C to +85° C
Storage Temp.
-40°C to +85°C
Miscellaneous
Lead Free
Lead-free and RoHS compliant
Warranty
1-Year Warranty
Development Tools
Development Kit
Development board and free Software Tools
Approvals
Bluetooth®
End Product Listing (EPL)
FCC / IC / CE / MIC
All BL600 Series
For full specifications on BL600 modules, please see the BL600 Datasheet (Hardware Integration Guide).
Category
Wireless Specification
Feature
Bluetooth®
Frequency
Max Transmit Power
Receive Sensitivity
Whisper Mode
Link Budget
Raw Data Rates
Total
UART
Ordering Information
BL600-SA-0x
BL600-SC-0x
BL600-ST-0x
BL600-SA-32
DVK-BL600-SA / ST / SC-0x
Single Mode BLE Module featuring smartBASIC (internal antenna)
Single Mode BLE Module featuring smartBASIC (IPEX MHF4 antenna connector)
Single Mode BLE Module featuring smartBASIC (trace pin)
Single Mode BLE Module Nordic QFAC (256K/32K)
Development Kit for each BL600 series module above
Did You Know?
LSR, a Laird Business, is a leader in Wireless Product Development, offering true
end-to-end solutions through its array of services & technical expertise
RF Hardware & Antenna Design
Software/Firmware Development
Mobile App / Cloud Development
Industrial Design
Mechanical Engineering
On-Site FCC/IC/CE/Giteki/RCM EMC
Certification
Wireless & Antenna Testing
EMC Emissions Testing
International Testing Services
CS-Sales@lairdtech.com
262.375.4400
www.lsr.com
Contact Sales -
Americas:
Europe:
+1 262 375 4400
+44 1628 940 ext. 958
Korea:
+82 10 2622 3935
Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610
For documentation, software, sample apps and more visit:
www.lairdtech.com/products/BL600-Series