Issue: 22/05/2007

Product Release


1.  LS110 Serial Device Server

SENA is pleased to inform you that the cost-effective single-port Serial Device Server, LS110, is now available for shipping. The LS110 connects RS-232 serial devices such as printers, scales, medical equipment, manufacturing machinery, barcode readers, card readers, point-of-sale equipment, and other data acquisition devices to 10Base-T Ethernet network.

The unit price of LS110 is 99.00 USD. On the other hand, with the release of LS110, the unit price of LS100 is down to 79.00.

For detailed information, visit following web pages.
http://www.sena.com/products/device_servers/external/hd_lite/
 


Product Preview

Parani-MSP1000: Industrial Bluetooth Access Point for Intelligent Wireless Networking

SENA is pleased to introduce an upcoming Bluetooth Access Point product line, Parani-MSD1000 Series, designed to manage Bluetooth devices over 10/100 Base-T Ethernet network with advanced options.

Available in 7, 14, and 28 Bluetooth connection models, the Parani-MSP1000 series produce line incorporates Bluetooth 2.0 Protocol Stack with Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) support; and transmits data from each Bluetooth terminal to management station via TCP/IP.
 
The Parani-MSP1000 product line supports profiles including Serial port, LAN access, PAN and FTP profiles to keep Bluetooth devices interoperating smoothly and easily. Serial Port Profile enables Bluetooth support for serial data connections. LAN access profile provides network access and PAN profile allows Bluetooth units to participate in a Personal Area Network.


 
For secure data communication between a Bluetooth device and Remote PC hosts, SSL/TLS encryption and IP filtering features are provided. Further, SSH feature is included.

The Parani-MSP1000 runs on embedded Linux operating system, and facilitates user customization using Python scripts.

Nominal transmit range is 150m and can be extended up to 1000m using an optional patch antenna. Management and configuration utilities include Telnet, SSH and web. The unit comes with LED indicators for power, status, error, and RJ45 connections.

Application Areas:
The unit is designed for large-scale wireless installations especially in the areas of retail/pos, industrial, medical, and banking sectors, which are traditionally fitted with serial connections. It can be used in a wide range of retail/POS applications including wireless payment and receipt printers. For example, a mobile phone could connect to a kiosk over a Parani-MSP1000 link at which you could buy a ticket. Similarly, a PDA, mobile phone, or other device could be used to pay for goods and services using Parani-MSP1000 Bluetooth communication links with a cash register.

In industrial applications, the Parani-MSP1000 connects devices such as sensors, instruments, actuators, and other industrial equipment to wireless Bluetooth communications.

Availability:
The Parani-MSP1000 product line will be released in July 2007.

For more information, please contact us at http://www.sena.com/about_us/contact_us/
 


Solutions

1. Top 5 reasons why SENA's Parani-ESD Products a good choice for creating Wireless Communication System


The Parani-ESD series is designed to provide a painless OEM solution for Bluetooth connectivity for users’ devices. Sena provides complete firmware, compact size DIP-type module, various external antenna options, and easy to use configuration software for Windows.



Product features & specifications

 Extensive set of AT commands allows host controllers to configure, and control Bluetooth connections thru a UART interface. The ready-to-use firmware includes Bluetooth stack, external interface for configuration and monitoring, hardware interface for buttons, and enable users to Bluetooth-enable their devices with ease.  Users may use the Windows-based Parani configuration utility or develop their own by using the source code provided by us.

 Flexible antenna options, enables users to design their wireless system with more flexibility, from short distances within 30m to 1Km.

Approvals

 Bluetooth qualified, FCC-certified, and radio type approved for use in the US, Europe and other countries. Users are exempt from any additional testing for their projects when adopting RF feature set used by the Parani-ESD.
 

 



Interoperability

 Parani products have passed tests set forth by the BQP (Bluetooth Qualification Program).

Reliability & Robustness

 We have shipped around quarter million units used in industrial application for years, and have met various strict requirements for Reliability and Robustness.

Affordable Product Spectrum

 The Parani-ESD encompass a wide variety of antenna options, and wireless class types, ranging from class 2 to class 1 devices with a built-in antenna, also optional antennas (stub, dipole, and patch) which allow users to extend the wireless reach within their applications.




This web page helps you to easily understand Bluetooth Wireless Communication Solution via various case studies. >> More Info.



 Overall system is provided to users, including hardware, firmware and software executables.

 Firmware feature set can be upgraded periodically. Users can upgrade the firmware easily by using the firmware upgrade functionality provided by the UART interface.



 Not only do we support big businesses, but Sena is also doing our best to meet the needs of small to medium size business as well. Sena is dedicated to continuously support so users to help minimize maintenance costs regardless of the business size.

 Tailored customization to products is available even in small quantities, including custom firmware modifications and private labeling. Please refer to our OEM program guide.
http://www.sena.com/partners/oem_program/

 DIP-type, Parani module is easily integrated in a users system without having to resort to a SMD production process.

 Pre-certified products enable users to easily integrate the Parani-ESD module without additional wireless certifications.



 You can check details of certifications of the Parani-ESD Series via this web page. >> More Info.



 Sena’s commitment to quality assurance is accomplished through a rigorous quality assurance system in all phases of our business, including R&D, manufacturing and quality control, sales and marketing, technical service as well as Sena's ISO 9001 certification.

ISO 9001:2000 Certificate (pdf / 250 kb).


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