Laird Connectivity Sentrius BT610 I/O sensor

The Sentrius BT610 I/O sensor has been released by Laird Connectivity. The Bluetooth 5 sensor platform turns wired sensors into IP67-rated, battery-operated wireless nodes that provide robust and secure messaging in applications such as cold chain, HVAC monitoring, single-/three-phase induction motor AC current sensing or tank level monitoring.

Powered by the company’s BL654 Bluetooth module, the sensor has the ability deliver full Bluetooth 5 capabilities, including LE Coded PHY. At a hardware level, it supports virtually any industry-standard external sensor through a wide range of interface options, such as general-purpose analog inputs, digital input/output to I²C, SPI and UART, or in combination with a sensor cable assembly.

The many configuration choices enable users to read and report sensor data up into the cloud and configure alarm events through the associated Android or iOS mobile app. Users can choose to use either the Nordic nRF Connect SDK or Zephyr RTOS to develop custom applications and address their own requirements or use the ready-to-deploy application software that comes onboard the sensor. The product is fully certified for FCC, ISED, EU, RCM and MIC, and is Bluetooth SIG listed.

With a rugged IP67 enclosure including a pressure vent, a high-gain internal antenna with IPEX locking connector and long-range Bluetooth 5 connectivity, the sensor is suitable for harsh Internet of Things (IoT) environments where ongoing wireless connectivity is essential to keeping systems online and operational.