Connect Any Bluetooth SPP Device Sending ASCII data to iPad, iPhone, iTouch.
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Works with Apple iOS4 and later devices : iPad, iPhone, iPod.
The BlueSnap SPP-KEY bridge connects any Bluetooth SPP device such as RFID-NFC reader, barcode scanner, laser range finder, scale, mag stripe reader, sensor, etc. to an iPad allowing data to be posted to cursor location of ANY iOS app. Also works for iPhone 3GS and later, and iPod Touch 3rd generation and later.
The only requirement to connect a Bluetooth SPP device to the iOS device (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) using the BlueSnap Bridge is the Bluetooth device needs to send text/number data (ASCII values) i.e. data that can be typed on a regular keyboard. This solution also works with Macs, PCs, Linux computers and more.
The BlueSnap SPP-KEY Bridge makes it a snap to capture NFC-RFID tags data, barcodes, measurements, and other data to ALL iOS apps (iPad, iPhone, iTouch) that accept typed input. Why purchase special equipment for iOS devices? Maximize existing Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) equipment and connect to iOS devices as a Bluetooth keyboard.
The BlueSnap bridge also has a button to display or hide the iOS on-screen keyboard when connected, so you maintain full ease of use when the bridge is connected to the iOS device.
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Click here for BlueSnap Bridge setup instructions. Please review setup page before purchasing the bridge.
Features
- Small and light weight, fits easily in your pocket
- Powered by internal rechargeable battery. Recharge via any Micro USB module
- The BlueSnap bridge can be simultaneously powered and charged from a powered USB port using the MicroUSB travel power and charge cable or other properly desgined MicroUSB cable.
- Run time for fully charged fresh battery 18 hours (M15 unit) sending data packet every 2 seconds
- Battery charge time 4hrs (M15 unit - slow charge setting)
- Button to display/hide iOS on-screen keyboard
- Optional micro USB to RS-232 cable available for setup and connecting RS-232 devices to Bluetooth HID with the bridge
- Enhanced battery version available for longer run times between charges
- Connect any Bluetooth SPP device that sends text/number values (ASCII) to iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mac*, Windows PC*, Linux*, BlackBerry Playbook, Android tablets, and more.
*Must support Bluetooth keyboard (HID) - MFI is not required so this solution is immediate, and without Apple legal hassles.
Specifications
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions: 50 x 50 x 15 mm (1.96 x 1.96 x 0.59 in)
Weight (M15 model): 25 grams (0.88 oz)
Enhanced battery version: 50 x 50 x 20 mm (1.96 x 1.96 x 0.79 in)
Power Source
Internal rechargeable Lithium-Polymer battery 3.7VDC, 600mAH. Enhanced battery version 1100mAH
Expected Battery Life: about 10 hrs with scanning frequency every 2 seconds. Enhanced battery version 20 hrs.
Charge time approx 2hrs. Enhanced battery version 3 hrs
Bluetooth
Class 2 radio with Bluetooth (1.2) wireless technology has a maximum range of 30ft (10 m)
Supports Bluetooth Serial Port profile (SPP), and Bluetooth Human Interface Device (HID)
Operating Temp
0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F)
Warranty
One Year
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Note: Device may not be exactly as pictured.
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