Blues Wireless for Opta Datasheet
The Blues Wireless for Opta Expansion Module adds cellular capability to any Opta micro PLC.
Product Overview
The Opta comes in three flavors, providing either Ethernet, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi capabilities. The Blues Wireless for Opta expansion module allows customers to add cellular connectivity via a pluggable module that uses the standard AUX expansion port on the Opta, and can be daisy-chained with other expansion modules. The Opta communicates with the Wireless for Opta Expansion and its Notecard via I2C and can leverage either the Arduino IoT Cloud SDK or Blues' note-arduino library for configuring the Notecard and its backhaul.
The Blues Wireless for Opta features dual connectivity options with automatic failover from cellular to Wi-Fi. Available in variants for North America (LTE Cat 1) or EMEA (LTE Cat 1), the expansion module provides 500MB of pre-paid data and 10 years of service in over 139 countries with no activation fees or monthly commitments. The 500MB will last until consumed, or until the 10 years of service ends, whichever comes first.
Product Images
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Key Features
- Voltage: 12...24 V Supply Voltage.
- Cellular: Cellular communications powered by the Notecard (LTE Cat 1 North America or LTE Cat 1 EMEA) including 500 MB of data and 10-years of service with no activation fees or monthly commitments. External SIM slot for bringing your own Cellular connectivity.
- Cloud Integration: Network backhaul via Blues Notehub cloud service, with support for Arduino IoT cloud, AWS, Azure, GCP and dozens of other cloud services.
- Onboard Components: Communication test button and Neopixel for connectivity status.
- Programming/Debugging: USB C port for direct Notecard programming and debugging.
- Power Backup: Power outage detection and notification via an integrated Lithium-Ion Capacitor.
Product Benefits
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Turnkey Wireless Connectivity
The Blues Wireless for Opta enables you to connect your Opta micro PLC to the cloud with just a few lines of code.
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Effortless Data Routing to Any Cloud
Route your data to any cloud, including the Arduino IoT Cloud, AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, and more, using Notehub’s intuitive "no code" interface.
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Fast-Track Your Time to Market
With pre-provisioned connectivity and an intuitive, low-code JSON interface, the Wireless for Opta reduces your time to market from years to months.
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Industry-Leading Security
Industry-leading security from device authentication through an integrated secure element to encrypted "off-the-internet" communications and private VPN tunnels.
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Power Outage Detection To Reduce Downtime
An onboard backup power supply allows the Expansion to detect outages and send operators outage alerts, ensuring rapid response and uninterrupted operations.
Typical Application
| Build | Integrate | Configure |
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| Connect the Wireless for Opta Expansion to your Opta PLC via a 10-pin AUX connector. | Set up the Expansion in minutes using the Notecard's award-winning hardware and firmware interface. | Create bi-directional dataflow from your PLC through Notehub to your cloud app. |
Technical Specs
| Characteristics | Details |
|---|---|
| Input | AUX Serial input for Opta to Expansion communication and configuration over I2C |
| Backup Power Supply | Vinatech VEL13353R8257G Lithium-Ion Capacitor with 250F @ 3.8V |
| Processor | STM32U575OIY6QTR ARM® Cortex®-M4 core up to 160 MHz |
| Antennas | 2 x SMA connectors with 2 LTE antennas included |
| Connectivity | LTE Cat 1 (North America or EMEA) and second SIM slot feature (bring your own connectivity) |
| Security | Integrated STSAFE Secure element on Notecard |
| Memory | 2 MB of Flash, 768 KB of SRAM on Notecard |
| Supply Voltage | 12...24 V DC |
| Clock | Clock time set and managed by Notecard via network communication |
| Expandability | AUX Serial Port exposing UART and I2C communication interfaces enabling the connection of additional expansions in daisy chain. |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +90 °C |
| IP Protection | IP20 |
The Blues Wireless for Opta is compatible with the following Arduino Opta micro PLCs.
Certifications
Certifications are currently pending.
Ordering Information
Terms and Conditions
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Revision History
| Author | Date | Summary |
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| Rob Lauer | 12 AUG 2024 | Initial version |
Contact Information
Blues Inc.
https://blues.com
50 Dunham Ridge Suite 1650
Beverly, MA 01915
support@blues.com
