Datasheet

ERA-CONNECT2-PI

easyRadio Advanced Connect2Pi Datasheet 1.2

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Utilising proprietary LPRS easyRadio technology

operating in the 868MHz (UK & Europe) & 915MHz

(US) Industrial Scientific & Medical (ISM) bands the

Connect2Pi USB ‘dongle’ provides a simple ‘wireless

bridge’ between Raspberry Pi (Pi2Pi), a Raspberry Pi

and a PC or any other device that supports USB serial

communications.

These devices provide considerably greater range and

less power consumption than similar WiFi or Bluetooth

dongles operating in the overcrowded 2.4GHz bands.

Frequency, bandwidth, power output and data rate can

(optionally) be configured to allow multiple devices to

communicate free from interference from each other

and any other RF devices.

Features

Benefits

LPRS easyRadio RF Transceiver technology

Bi-directional link, no RF protocol software required

USB Connection

‘Plug & Play’ operation, appears as a ‘Com’ port

Low current consumption

Can be powered directly from Raspberry Pi

Integral SMA Antenna connector

Allows use of extension for optimal antenna position

FTDI FT232 USB IC

Linux & Windows drivers available (see below)

Transmit & Receive LEDs

Diagnostics

Configurable RF parameters (optional)

Fine tune for optimum performance

Up to 180 Bytes per packet

Ideal for ‘Sense & Control’ applications

Built-in Temperature Sensor

Usable by host program

Host devices can send and receive (half duplex) up to 180 Bytes of data per packet that will be seamlessly

delivered and presented to other hosts within range. There is no need for any complicated ‘bit balancing’ or

elaborate coding schemes. Easy: Data In and Data Out !

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ERA-CONNECT2-PI Utilising proprietary LPRS easyRadio technology operating in the 868MHz (UK & Europe) & 915MHz (US) Industrial Scientific & Medical (ISM) bands the Connect2Pi USB ‘dongle’ provides a simple ‘wireless bridge’ between Raspberry Pi (Pi2Pi), a Raspberry Pi and a PC or any other device that supports USB serial communications. These devices provide considerably greater range and less power consumption than similar WiFi or Bluetooth dongles operating in the overcrowded 2.4GHz bands.
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ERA-CONNECT2-PI Specifications Supply: +5V ± 5%, Temperature 20°C Parameter Min Supply Voltage Supply Current USB Host Data Rate Packet Size Frequency (Default) Receive Sensitivity RF Output Power Antenna Range Operating Temperature Mechanical Size Weight USB Connector 2.4 1 -1 -40 Typical /Default 5V 25 35 19.2 869.75 915 -107 +5 50 200 20 Max 115.
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ERA-CONNECT2-PI Terms and Conditions of Use Low Power Radio Solutions Ltd has an on-going policy to improve the performance and reliability of their products; we therefore reserve the right to make changes without notice. The information contained in this data sheet is believed to be accurate however we do not assume any responsibility for errors or any liability arising from the application or use of any product or circuit described herein.