Laird Connectivity's Sentrius BT610 I/O Sensor Takes Sensors from Wired to Wireless

     Mouser Electronics, an authorized global distributor of electronic components focused on new product introductions, has begun stocking Laird Connectivity's Sentrius™ BT610 I/O sensor. This new Bluetooth 5 sensor platform converts wired sensors into IP67-rated, battery-powered wireless nodes that provide a safe and reliable solution for applications such as cold chain, HVAC monitoring, AC current sensing for single-phase/three-phase induction motors, or fuel tank level monitoring information.

     The Laird Connectivity Sentrius BT610 I/O sensor, available from Mouser, is powered by the Laird Connectivity BL654 Bluetooth module, which provides full Bluetooth 5 functionality, including an LE-encoded PHY. At the hardware level, the BT610 supports almost all standard external sensors through a wide range of interface options such as general purpose analog input, digital input/output, I²C, SPI and UART, or in combination with sensor cable assemblies.

     Multiple configuration options allow users to read and transmit sensor data to the cloud, and configure alarm events through the associated Android or iOS mobile app. Users can choose to use the Nordic nRF Connect SDK or Zephyr RTOS to develop custom applications and meet their needs, or use the ready-to-deploy application software included with the BT610. The BT610 is fully certified by FCC, ISED, EU, RCM and MIC, as well as Bluetooth SIG certification.

     Featuring a rugged IP67 housing with plenum vent, high gain internal antenna with IPEX locking connector, and long-range Bluetooth 5 connectivity (LE-coded PHY), the BT610 provides an ideal sensor solution for harsh Internet of Things (IoT) environments, In this environment, a reliable wireless connection is critical to keeping the system online and running.

     Mouser also stocks the Laird Connectivity Sentrius IG60-BL654 + BT610 IoT Starter Kit. The kit contains a Sentrius IG60-BL654 wireless IoT gateway with universal power supply, three Sentrius BT610 I/O sensors, three thermistor cable assemblies, mobile app for configuration, and Laird Connectivity's AWS-based Free IoT monitoring and evaluation platform. Users can collect BT610 sensor data, then collect the information through the IG60-BL654 gateway and send it to the cloud through AWS IoT Greengrass.