U8D-FB155BC-FBLUETOOTH SERIAL ADAPTOR

Embedded Bluetooth Module – FB155BC ABOUT FB155BC version 2.0 Class 1, BT 2.0 Support 8PINs Header type Chip Antenna AT Command provided FB155BC Version 2.0.0 - 2 - (C) Copyright FIRMTECH Co., Ltd. 2005 All rights reserved The products and operation descriptions contained herein shall be protected by copyright law. Any part or whole of products or operation description shall not be copied, reproduced, translated, nor transformed into readable form by electronic device or machines, without prior consent in writing by FIRMTECH Co., Ltd. There might be some misprinting or technical faults in the products and operation description which are subject to change without prior notice. FB155BC Version 2.0.0 - 3 - FIRMTECH Co., Ltd. Room 720, C Unit of Sigma Officetel, 18, Kumi Dong, Bundang Ku, Sungnam City, Kyonggi Do. Homepage : www.firmtech.co.kr Marketing Inquiry : [email protected] Technical Support Inquiry : [email protected] Tel : +82-31-719-4812 Fax : +82-31-719-4834 FB155BC Version 2.0.0 - 4 - What is Bluetooth? 1. Features of Bluetooth 1) Objectives of Bluetooth : To Realize Wireless Communication for Short Distance with Low Power Consumption, High Reliability, and Low Cost. 2) Frequency in Use: To Use ISM(Industrial, Scientific, Medical) Band which does not require any permission to use. - 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz, 79 channels - 2.465 – 2.4835 GHz, 23 channels (in France) 3) Transmission Rate : 1Mbps ~ 3Mbps 4) Transmission Output : 1mW(10m, Class2), 100mW(100m Class1) 5) Network Configuration : Configured with Master and Slave relation. A Bluetooth unit shall allow simultaneous connections up to 7 devices (in case of ACL). 6) Reliability : To Guarantee stable wireless communication even under severe noisy environment through adopting the technique of FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum). 2. Operation of Bluetooth <Figure 0-1 Operation of Bluetooth> 1) Once the Master will inquire the Slave, the Slave will respond to the inquiry to the Master. 2) When the information of Slave will agree with that of the Master, the interconnection will be achieved to transmit the data. FB155BC Version 2.0.0 - 5 - Products Overview FB155BC has been developed to replace the previous RS232 Cable system with wireless communication system to use. Major Features of FB155BC 1. Bluetooth Specification 2.0 Support 3. Easily applicable to the Product with 8Pins Header type 4. Support AT Command, and capable to control FB155BC by using AT Command. 5. Easy to connect to use with Bluetooth PDA, Bluetooth USB Dongle, etc. 6. Stable Data Transmission / Receipt ※ We request the new users of FB155BC to read the information on this description carefully before they start to use the products. FB155BC Version 2.0.0 - 6 - ■ LIST OF CONTENTS 1 PRELIMINARY USAGE OF PRODUCT.................................................................................................... - 7 - 1-1 PRODUCT COMPONENTS......................................................................................................................- 7 - 1-1-1 FB155BC................................................................................................................................................ - 7 - 2 PERFORMANCE OF PRODUCTS................................................................................................................ - 8 - 3 CURRENT CONSUMPTION.......................................................................................................................... - 9 - 4 PRODUCT APPEARANCE............................................................................................................................ - 10 - 4-1 FB155BC DIMENSION.............................................................................................................................. - 10 - 4-2 FB155BC PIN ASSIGN............................................................................................................................ - 10 - 5 INTERFACE (PIN CONNECTION).......................................................................................................... - 12 - 5-1 WITHOUT FLOW CONTROL........................................................................................................................ - 12 - 5-2 WITH FLOW CONTROL................................................................................................................................- 12 - 6 PRELIMINARY PRODUCT COMPONENTS.......................................................................................... - 13 - 7 PC INTERFACE BOARD (JIG BOARD)................................................................................................. - 14 - 8 HOW TO COMPLETE PC CONFIGURATION...................................................................................... - 15 - 8-1 PC CONFIGURATION USING CONGFIG TOOL......................................................................................... - 15 - 8-2 PC CONFIGURATION USING SERIAL COMMUNICATION(HYPER TERMINAL) PROGRAM............. - 19 - 8-2-1 To execute Hyper Terminal............................................................................................................ - 19 - 8-2-2 How to Use PC Configuration Menu........................................................................................... - 23 - FB155BC Version 2.0.0 - 7 - 1 PRELIMINARY USAGE OF PRODUCT 1-1 PRODUCT COMPONENTS 1-1-1 FB155BC - FB155BC module - On-board chip antenna 1-1-2 PC Interface Kit - PC Interface board(Jig board) - Serial extension cable - DC Power Adapter - USB Cable - CD If you find any of above components is defective, or not included in the package, please contact the seller you purchased. FB155BC Version 2.0.0 - 8 - 2 PERFORMANCE OF PRODUCTS Part Specification Bluetooth Spec. Bluetooth Specification 2.0 Support Communication distance 10 M Frequency Range 2.4 GHz ISM Band Sensitivity -83dBm (Typical) Transmit Power 4dBm (Typical) Size 18 x 20 mm Support Bluetooth Profile GAP, SPP Inp…

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C-720,Sigma2 Officetel, Gumi-Dong 18,Bundang-Gu, Sungnam-si, Kyunggi-Do, Korea March 13, 2008, Timco Engineering, Inc. 849 N.W. State Road 45 P.O. Box 370 Newberry, Florida 32669 USA DECLARATION FOR ADDITIONAL BLUETOOTH REQUIREMENTS To whom it may concern: We hereby declare that the Bluetooth of U8D-FB155BC-F meet following FCC requirements of the Section 15.247(a)(1) : 1. The hopping sequence is pseudorandom. 2. All channels are used equally on average. 3. The receiver input bandwidth approximately equal the transmit bandwidth. 4. The receiver hop in sequence with the transmit signal. Sincerely, Jae-Hoon, Kim Manager

C-720,Sigma2 Officetel, Gumi-Dong 18,Bundang-Gu, Sungnam-si, Kyunggi-Do, Korea March 13, 2008 Timco Engineering, Inc. 849 N.W. State Road 45 P.O. Box 370 Newberry, Florida 32669 USA In re: Firmtech CO., LTD. FCC ID: U8D-FB155BC-F Request for Short-Term Confidentiality To Whom It May Concern: In accordance with 0.457 and 0.459 of CFR 47, Firmtech CO., LTD. requests short-term confidentiality of following sections of this application for a period of 45 days after grant is issued. Test setup photos(Test Photo_U8D-FB155BC-F. pdf) External photos(Ext Photo_U8D-FB155BC-F. pdf) Internal photos(Int Photo _U8D-FB155BC-F.pdf)) User’s manual(User Manual_U8D-FB155BC-F.pdf)) These documents contain detailed system and equipment descriptions and related information about the product, which Firmtech CO., LTD. considers to be proprietary, confidential, and a custom design and otherwise, would not release to the general public. Since this design is a basis from which future technological products will evolve, Firmtech CO., LTD. feels that this information would be of benefit to its competitors, and that the disclosure of the information in these documents would give our competitors an unfair advantage in the market. Sincerely, Jae-Hoon, Kim Manager

C-720,Sigma2 Officetel, Gumi-Dong 18,Bundang-Gu, Sungnam-si, Kyunggi-Do, Korea March 13, 2008, Timco Engineering, Inc. 849 N.W. State Road 45 P.O. Box 370 Newberry, Florida 32669 USA LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION To whom it may concern: We, the undersigned, hereby authorize Harvey Sung of Digital EMC Co., Ltd. to act on our behalf in all manners relating to application for equipment authorization for FCC ID: U8D-FB155BC-F including signing of all documents relating to these matters. Any and all acts carried out by Harvey Sung of DIGITAL EMC Co., Ltd. on our behalf shall have the same affect as acts of our own. This authorization is valid until further written notice from Firmtech CO., LTD. Sincerely, Jae-Hoon, Kim Manager

C-720,Sigma2 Officetel, Gumi-Dong 18,Bundang-Gu, Sungnam-si, Kyunggi-Do, Korea March 13, 2008, Timco Engineering, Inc. 849 N.W. State Road 45 P.O. Box 370 Newberry, Florida 32669 USA In re: Firmtech CO., LTD. FCC ID: U8D-FB155BC-F Request for Confidentiality Gentlemen: In accordance with 0.459 of CFR 47, Firmtech CO., LTD. hereby requests confidentiality of the Block diagram(Block Diagram_U8D-FB155BC-F.pdf), Schematics(Schematic_U8D-FB155BC-F.pdf), Parts list(Part List_ U8D-FB155BC-F.pdf) and Operational description(Operational Description_ U8D-FB155BC-F.pdf). These documents contain detailed system and equipment description and related information about the product which Firmtech CO., LTD. considers to be proprietary, confidential, and a custom design and, otherwise, would not release to the general public. Since this design is a basis from which future technological products will evolve, Firmtech CO., LTD. considers that this information would be of benefit to its competitors, and that the disclosure of the information in these documents would give competitors an unfair advantage in the market. Sincerely, Jae-Hoon, Kim Manager

D801,Sigma2 Officetel, Gumi-Dong 18,Bundang-Gu, Sungnam-si, Kyunggi-Do, Korea Timco Engineering, Inc. 849 N.W. State Road 45 P.O. Box 370 Newberry, Florida 32669 USA March 13, 2008 Modular Approval Attestation for Bluetooth Transceiver Module. Applicant: Firmtech Co., Ltd. FCC ID: U8D-FB155BC-F No. FCC requirements U8D-FB155BC 1 Have its own RF shielding Yes, it has its own RF shielding, please see the FB155BC pictures. 2 Have buffered modulation/data inputs (if such inputs are provided), Yes, the module has buffered data input. 3 Have it own power supply regulation Yes, the Bluetooth chip BC417143B contains an internal regulator. 4 Meet the antenna requirements of section 15.203 Yes, the module uses Copper antenna on the PCB 5 Be tested in a stand-alone configuration, i.e., the antenna, AC or DC power and data input/output lines must be connected to the module but, the module must not be inside another case during testing Yes, the EUT (module) was tested a stand alone configuration. The test jig board is used for the certification. 6 Be labeled with its own FCC ID number, and if the FCC ID is not visible when the module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the device into which the module is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed module. The proposed FCC ID label format is to be placed on the module. If FCC ID lavel is not visible when module is install into the system, “Contains FCC ID: U8DFB155BC- F” shall ve placed on the outside of final product. Please see user's manual 7 The modular transmitter is manufactured so that the user can not influence the operation of the transmitter that will operate outside of the scope of the regulations. The detail instructions for maintaining compliance are given in the user manual. 8 Address compliance with the Commission`s RF exposure limits in Sections 1.1310 and 2.1093. In addition, spread spectrum transmitters operation under Section 15.247 are required to address RF exposure compliance in accordance with Section 15.247(b)(4) SAR evaluation is not required for the portable device while its maximum output power(5.44dBm eirp) is lower than the general population low threshold: 60/f (GHz) = 60/2.441 = 24.58mW(13.90dBm). Sincerely, Jae Hoon, Kim Manager

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FCC ID: U8D-FB155BC-F Copyright Ⓒ 2008, DIGITAL EMC Co., Ltd. FCC ID SAMPLE LABEL & LOCATION LABELLING REQUIREMENTS PER §2.925 The Label shown shall be permanently affixed at a conspicuous location on the device and be readily visible to the user at the time of purchase

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- 1 - Object Internal Chip Antenna Page 1 of 8 Customer WINiZEN Date November 12, 2005 System Bluetooth/ WLAN/ Zigbee Rev. A Model Name W5I–BF–XX Written by W. I. KWAK Electrical Specifications Frequency Range ( MHz ) 2400 〜 2500 Band Width ( MHz ) 100 V.S.W.R ( Min ) 1.9 : 1 Gain ( Max ) 2 ± 0.5 ( dBi ) Input Impedance 50 ( Ω ) Polarization Linear Mechanical Specifications Antenna Size ( Width x Length x Height ) 10 × 4 × 1.2 mm Weight N / A Radiator Material Copper Operation Temperature – 30 〜 90 ( °C ) Operation Humidity 10 〜 90 ( % ) Option Remarks The performance data measured with a test board in free-space. The performance will vary in specific applications. WINiZEN Co., Ltd. Specifications Sheet - 2 - Fig 1. Return Loss (Agilent E8357A 300KHz∼6GHz PNA Series Network Analyzer) Fig 2. V.S.W.R (Agilent E8357A 300KHz∼6GHz PNA Series Network Analyzer) - 3 - Fig 3. Measurement Configuration (Hewlett Packard 8722ES 50 MHz∼40 GHz S-Parameter Network Analyzer) Fig 4. Axis Definitions (Antenna Center ) Z AxisZ Axis X Axis X Axis Y Axis Y Axis a. Azimuth Pattern : XY Plane ; Horn Antenna Polarization : Vertical b. Elevation Pattern : XZ Plane ; Horn Antenna Polarization : Horizontal - 4 - Fig 5. Gain Patterns a. Azimuth Pattern b. Elevation Pattern - 5 - TOPBOTTOM GROUNDGROUND Fig 6. Antenna Mounting & PCB Design < Example > 2. PCB Design Options depending on the Ground Condition and the Antenna Location Note) In any cases, antenna placement at the edge of the lengths of the PCB is recommended. Choose an option which best fits you among the following. 1. Notes 1) Blue: Signal, Ground PAD. Both signal line and ground are to connect here. 2) Red: Antenna signal line. Need to be 50 ohm (Recommend Coplanar Waveguide). Insert ”π” matching circuit between the line. 3) Green: Dummy soldering PAD. 4) Yellow: Ground. 5) White: Non-ground area. Except for the Top layer, all layers need to be same as the Bottom layer. Antenna location can be left side or right side of the PCB (Place the antenna as far as possible from copper, metals, and any interfering components.) - 6 - TOPBOTTOM ANTENNA TOPBOTTOM ANTENNA 1) W5I-BF-LS (Antenna location: Top-left side of the PCB. No ground on each side of the antenna) 2) W5I-BF-LD (Antenna location: Top-left side of the PCB. Ground: Right side of the antenna) - 7 - TOPBOTTOM ANTENNA TOPBOTTOM ANTENNA 3) W5I-BF-RS (Antenna location: Top-right side of the PCB. No ground on each side of the antenna) 4) W5I-BF-RD (Antenna location: Top-right side of the PCB. Ground: Left side of the antenna) - 8 - Fig 7. Antenna Mechanical FRONT TOP SIDE BOTTOM < W5I-BF-LS/RS >

TOP View FB155BC Part layout BOTTOM View

DEMC#DR50110803P Copyright ○ c 2008, DIGITAL EMC Co., Ltd. Page 1 of 39 DIGITAL EMC CO., LTD. 683-3, Yubang-Dong, Yongin-Si, Kyunggi-Do, Korea. 449-080 Tel: +82-31-321-2664 Fax: +82-31-321-1664 http://www.digitalemc.com CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE Firmtech CO., LTD. C-720,Sigma2 Officetel,Gumi-Dong 18.Bundang-Gu, Sungnam-si,Kyunggi-Do,Korea Dates of Tests: March 10 2008 ~ March 14, 2008 Test Report S/N: DR50110803P Test Site : DIGITAL EMC CO., LTD. FCC ID APPLICANT FCC Classification : Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) Device name : Bluetooth Serial Adaptor Manufacturer : Firmtech CO., LTD. FCC ID : U8D-FB155BC-F Model name : FB155BC Test Device Serial number : Identical prototype FCC Rule Part(s) : FCC Part 15.247 Subpart C ANSI C-63.4-2003 Frequency Range : 2402 ~ 2480 MHz Max. Output power : 3.65dBm Conducted Data of issue : March 17, 2008 I attest to the accuracy of data. All measurements reported herein were performed by me or were made under my supervision and are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I assume full responsibility for the completeness of these measurements and vouch for the qualifications of all persons taking them. U8D-FB155BC-F Firmtech CO., LTD. DEMC#DR50110803P Copyright ○ c 2008, DIGITAL EMC Co., Ltd. Page 2 of 39 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. INFORMATION ABOUT TEST ITEM ------------------------------------------------------------- 3. TEST REPORT --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.1 SUMMARY OF TESTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3.2 TRANSMITTER REQUIREMENTS --------------------------------------------------------------- 3.2.1 CARRIER FREQUENCY SEPARATION ---------------------------------------------------- 3.2.2 NUMBER OF HOPPING FREQUENCIES -------------------------------------------------- 3.2.3 20 dB BANDWIDTH ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.2.4 TIME OF OCCUPANCY (Dwell Time) ------------------------------------------------------- 3.2.5 PEAK OUTPUT POWER ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.2.6 CONDUCTED SPURIOUS EMISSIONS ---------------------------------------------------- 3.2.7 RADIATED EMISSIONS --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.2.8 AC LINE CONDUCTED EMISSIONS ------------------------------------------------------- APPENDIX TEST EQUIPMENT FOR TESTS -------------------------------------------------------- 3 4 5 5 6 6 8 11 14 18 21 28 34 37 DEMC#DR50110803P Copyright ○ c 2008, DIGITAL EMC Co., Ltd. Page 3 of 39 1. General information This report contains the result of tests performed by: DIGITAL EMC CO., LTD. Address : 683-3, Yubang-Dong, Yongin-Si, Kyunggi-Do, Korea. 449-080 http://www.digitalemc.com E-mail : [email protected] Tel: +82-31-321-2664 Fax: +82-31-321-1664 Quality control in the testing laboratory is implemented as per ISO/IEC 17025 which is the “General requirements for the competent of calibration and testing laboratory”. This laboratory is accredited by NVLAP for NVLAP Lab. Code : 200559-0. Test operator: engineer March 17, 2008 Dong -Chul CHA Data Name Signature Report Reviewed By: manager March 17, 2008 Harvay Sung Data Name Signature Ordering party: Company name : Firmtech Co., LTD Address : C-720,Sigma2 Officetel, Gumi-Dong 18,Bundang-Gu, City/town : Kyunggi-Do ,Sungnam-si Country : Korea Date of order : March 11, 2008 DEMC#DR50110803P Copyright ○ c 2008, DIGITAL EMC Co., Ltd. Page 4 of 39 2. Information about test item U8D-FB155BC-F 2.1 Equipment information Equipment model no. FB155BC Equipment serial no. Identical prototype Type of equipment Bluetooth Serial Adaptor Frequency band 2402 ~ 2480 MHz Type of Modulation GFSK Channel Access Protocol Frequency Hopping Channel Spacing 1.0 MHz Type of antenna Chip Antenna - This device does not have EDR function. 2.2 Tested frequency Frequency TX RX Low frequency 2402MHz 2402MHz Middle frequency 2441MHz 2441MHz High frequency 2480MHz 2480MHz 2.3 Tested environment Temperature : 15 ~ 35 ( o C) Relative humidity content : 20 ~ 75 % Air pressure : 86 ~ 103 kPa Details of power supply : 3.3 V DC 2.4 Ancillary Equipment Equipment Model No. Serial No. Manufacturer - - - - - - - - 2.5 EMI Suppression Device(s)/Modifications EMI suppression device(s) added and/or modifications made during testing -> None DEMC#DR50110803P Copyright ○ c 2008, DIGITAL EMC Co., Ltd. Page 5 of 39 3. Test Report 3.1 Summary of tests FCC Part Section(s) Parameter Limit (Using in 2400 ~ 2483.5MHz) Test Condition Status (note 1) I. Test Items Carrier Frequency Separation >= 20dB BW or >= Two- Thirds of the 20dB BW C Number of Hopping Frequencies >= 15 hops C 20 dB Bandwidth None C 15.247(a) Dwell Time 0.4 seconds within a 30 second period per any frequency C 15.247(b) Transmitter Output Power =< 1Watt , if CHs >= 75 Others =<0.125W C Band-edge /Conducted C 15.247(c) Conducted Spurious Emissions The radiated emission to any 100 kHz of outband shall be at least 20dB below the highest inband spectral density. Conducted C 15.205 15.209 Radiated Emissions FCC 15.209 Limits Radiated C 15.207 AC Conducted Emissions EN 55022 AC Line Conducted C Note 1: C=Comply NC=Not Comply NT=Not Tested NA=Not Applicable The sample was tested according to the following specification: FCC Parts 15.247; ANSI C-63.4-2003 DEMC#DR50110803P Copyright ○ c 2008, DIGITAL EMC Co., Ltd. Page 6 of 39 3.2 Transmitter requirements 3.2.1 Carrier Frequency Separation Procedure: The carrier frequency separation was measured with a spectrum analyzer connected to the antenna terminal, while EUT had its hopping function enabled. After the trace being stable, the reading value between the peaks of the adjacent channels using the marker-delta function was recorded as the measurement results. The spectrum analyzer is set to: …

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FCC ID: U8D-FB155BC-F Copyright Ⓒ 2008, DIGITAL EMC Co., Ltd. View 1 FCC ID: U8D-FB155BC-F Copyright Ⓒ 2008, DIGITAL EMC Co., Ltd. View 2