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Datasheet DS-TNP-FSR-103

TapNPass TnP-FSR-103 (NFC, BLE)

TapNPass Nomad TapNPass Fixed

The TapNPass monitors and modifies variables in a target system by wirelessly connecting to
the target’s system bus. The TapNPass supports:
 Physical connections on RS232, RS485 and USB (supporting FTDI232 and CP210x
serial transceivers).
 Modbus and CANopen system protocols.
 RF channels: NFC, Bluetooth Smart "Low Energy" (BLE), Bluetooth Standard, WiFi

Order code Description

TnP-FSR-103 TapNPass Fixed NFC-BLE
TnP-NSR-103 TapNPass Nomad NFC-BLE

26 December 2018 V1.2

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Contents
1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Summary ......................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Block schematic ............................................................................................................................... 7
4 Development environment ............................................................................................................... 8
5 Features ........................................................................................................................................... 9
5.1 Radio communication channels ............................................................................................... 9
5.1.1 Near Field Communication (NFC) ................................................................................... 9
5.1.2 Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) ........................................................................................... 9
5.2 Serial communication channels ............................................................................................... 9
5.2.1 RS232 .............................................................................................................................. 9
5.2.2 RS485 .............................................................................................................................. 9
5.2.3 USB-Host ......................................................................................................................... 9
5.2.4 Communication cables .................................................................................................. 10
5.3 Security features .................................................................................................................... 10
5.4 Access control configuration .................................................................................................. 10
5.5 Electrical characteristics ........................................................................................................ 10
5.6 Batteries ................................................................................................................................. 10
5.7 Radio specifications ............................................................................................................... 10
5.7.1 Near Field Communication (NFC) ................................................................................. 10
5.7.2 Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) ......................................................................................... 11
5.8 Information appliance support ............................................................................................... 11
5.9 Cloud support ........................................................................................................................ 11
5.10 Operating temperature range ................................................................................................ 11
6 Regulatory compliance .................................................................................................................. 12
6.1 Passed Tests ......................................................................................................................... 12
6.2 FCC (USA) ............................................................................................................................. 12
6.3 IC (CANADA) ......................................................................................................................... 12
7 Mechanical characteristics ............................................................................................................ 13
7.1 Nomad version....................................................................................................................... 13
7.2 Fixed version ......................................................................................................................... 13
8 Ordering Information ...................................................................................................................... 14
9 Appendices .................................................................................................................................... 15
9.1 EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) ..................................................................................... 15
10 History ........................................................................................................................................ 16

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1 Introduction
Connect to system bus to monitor variables in the target system
The TapNPass is designed for integration on a standard industrial bus that is already designed
into the target system. The TapNPass supports physical connections on RS232, RS485 and
USB (supporting FTDI232 and CP210x serial transceivers). Modules support Modbus and
CANopen system protocols.

The TapNPass offers the following range of RF channels:

 NFC
 Bluetooth Smart "Low Energy"
 Bluetooth Standard
 WiFi

Connecting TapNPass products to an embedded system

The TapNPass connects to a system bus that has already been designed into the target
embedded system. The IoTize co-processor included in all TapNPass modules manages the
connection to the bus and the communication protocol (such as Modbus). Via the system bus,
the module can non-intrusively read/write specific addresses or address ranges in the memory
space associated with the bus.

Custom Designs
TapNPass products can be designed or adapted to meet specific requirements for physical
connection or protocol support for your system. Products can also be designed or adapted to
meet the requirements of special use cases or use environments.

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2 Summary
The TapNPass is an adapter that replaces a traditional wire connection – a cable - by a secure
wireless link to a mobile device: smartphone or tablet running under Android, iOS or Win10. It
supports the most popular serial connections such as RS-232, RS-485 and USB 2.0 (serial protocols).

Radio Channels
 Near Field Communication (NFC) Type5 tag (ISO/IEC 15693)
 Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 4.1
Serial link
 RS-232, RS-485 et USB (protocols CDC, FTDI et Silabs CP210x).
 Transparent mode or (master) Modbus service.
Mobile platform
 HTML5 generic application
 API for Cordova (Android/Win10/iOS) or Android native (Java)
Security features
 Configurable access profiles
 Configurable, encrypted passwords
 AES-128/256 module-level data encryption
 Configurable secure pairing with NFC
Casing/versions
Two versions are available, with different plastic casing:
 Nomad with Li-Ion embedded batteries.
 Fix with a connector for external power supply
Electrical characteristics
 Input voltage (fix version): 8V to 30V
 Input voltage (nomad version): 5V (micro USB connector)
 Battery capacity: 1500 mAH
 Power consumption: from 10mA to 80mAH (depending on communication channel)
 Output current (USB host) up to 200mA
Operating temperature range
 -10°C, +50°C
Acceptance
 CE (Europe), FCC (USA), IC (Canada).
 REACH and RoHS compliant

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 Block schematic

3 Block schematic

Power management
RS232
RS485

HMI (button/LEDs) NFC

TapNLink
module
Serial interface
USB
Host
BLE
Main board

The TapNPass embeds a standard TapNLink module. This module manages radio
communication, while serial communication is performed by the main board.
Serial modes
Two modes are available for serial communication:
 Transparent mode:
TapNPass is used as a simple data transmission link (like a hardware cable). In this
mode, the protocol must be supported by the target application. The API provides basic
functions such as “SendByte” and “GetByte”.
 Variable server mode:
TapNPass is used as a server for accessing data (variables) within a Modbus network.
In this case, an access control list can be defined. The API provides high level functions
such as “ReadVariable” or “Write variable”.
To test transparent mode, a simple “terminal application” is provided.
To test variable server mode, IoTize Studio generates a simple HTML5 application.
The mode is selected by configuring the TapNLink module (see next chapter).

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4 Development environment
TapNLink module configuration
The TapNPass embeds a TapNLink radio module that requires configuration using IoTize
Studio software that is freely available on the IoTize website.
IoTize Studio provides a simple and complete interface for managing the configuration of IoTize
radio modules so that they interface correctly with the target system. IoTize Studio provides:
 Drag-and-drop configuration of target data addresses from the target’s firmware source
 Instant configuration transfer without extensive hardware installations
 Immediate configuration verification on the designers PC and smartphone

During TapNLink configuration, all variable information (address, type, etc.) is copied directly from
the target’s firmware source file, greatly reducing the risk of configuration errors. IoTize Studio
allows users to transfer their configuration for testing and deployment with just the click of a
button. No complicated or expensive hardware is required.
After configuration, the designer can connect to TapNPass and visualize the results in IoTize
Studio’s integrated app viewer, which shows the resulting user app exactly as it would display on
a smartphone or other portable information appliances. When the designer is satisfied with the
configuration, the result can be visualized on a portable appliance connected to the TapNLink via
one of the supported radio interfaces.
IoTize Studio and TapNLink can transfer the designer’s configuration to the target using a
smartphone connection either directly with the designer's PC or via our Cloud-based MQTT relay.
This implementation means that no additional hardware is required during the design phase.

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5 Features
TapNPass offers plug’n play integration of contactless/wireless radio interfaces to connect a
microcontroller-based target system to a local appliance (smartphones, PDAs, tablets, PCs, etc.).
TapNPass communicates with local appliances via their NFC and/or BLE interfaces. The IoTize
Communication Service app (Android or iOS) on the local appliance manages its communication
interfaces, thus eliminating the need for target-system designers to code or validate these
mechanisms. Target-system designers can focus instead on creating the user interface for the
target system.
With TapNPass NFC BLE modules, a local appliance can serve as a network gateway to send
data to or retrieve data from the Cloud. Data that is read by TapNPass can be transmitted via the
local appliance’s data or network connection. For this, IoTize provides an MQTT-base relay with
IoT Cloud platform translators. This MQTT infrastructure is open source software that designers
of target systems can install on servers and adapt to any private or public IoT Cloud platform.

5.1 Radio communication channels

5.1.1 Near Field Communication (NFC)
 Data transmission rate1: 2 kilobytes per second
 Range2: to 4 centimeters
 Supports use of NFC for dynamic wakeup and pairing of the BLE interface.

5.1.2 Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

 Max power: 4 dBm (approx. 2.5 mW)
 Data transmission rate1: 0.5 kilobytes per second
 Range2: to 30 meters
Notes:
1. Average speed while acquiring 1000 times 220 bytes from the target.
2. Measure line-of-site in an environment free of obstructions and rebound effects.

5.2 Serial communication channels

Three channels are available:

5.2.1 RS232
 Baud rate: 300 kbps
 Minimum guaranteed slew rate 6 V/μs
 Meets EIA/TIA 232 specifications
 ESD Protection +-15kV

5.2.2 RS485
 Baud rate: 10 Mbps
 Receiver hysteresis: 70mV
 ESD Protection +- 15kV


5.2.3 USB-Host
 USB 2.0 compliant
 Integrated Serial Driver CDC, FTDI (FT232x), Silabs (CP210x)

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5.2.4 Communication cables
RS232 and RS485 are grouped onto a single RJ45 connector with a pinout compliant with the
Modbus specification. TapNPass is delivered with three cables for data transmission (schematic
available on the IoTize website);
 RJ45 to Sub D9 for RS232
 RJ45 to Sub D9 for RS485
 USB-A to USB-B

5.3 Security features

Customized firmware allows differentiated algorithms for each application. The communication
chain is fully secured using classic techniques such as:
 Authentication: secured passwords or signed tokens
 Encryption: AES-128/256

5.4 Access control configuration

Access control data is stored in 2KB of E²PROM:
 Accessible data addresses: up to ~ 500
 User profiles: up to ~ 100
 Access rights: Read/Write
 Plus 3 predefined profiles of up to 96 characters.

5.5 Electrical characteristics

Power supply
 Maximum DC supply voltage 3.9V
 DC supply voltage 2.3V to 3.6V

Low power consumption:
o Standby: 80 µA
o NFC Tx/Rx: 7 mA
o BLE Tx/Rx: 15 mA
When in standby mode, wake-up of the TapNPass is possible by NFC.

5.6 Batteries
Only the Nomad version is delivered with batteries:
 Two Li-Ion batteries: 3V7
 Total capacity: 800mAh each (1600mAh total)
 Dimensions: AA format 14500 with 51mm max for the length.

5.7 Radio specifications

5.7.1 Near Field Communication (NFC)
 Data transmission rate1: 2 kilobytes per second
 Range2: up to 4 centimeters
 Supports use of NFC for dynamic wakeup and pairing the BLE interface.

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5.7.2 Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
 Max power: 4 dBm (approx. 2.5 mW)
 Data transmission rate1: 0.5 kilobytes per second
 Range2: to 30 meters
Notes:
1. Average speed while acquiring 1000 times 220 bytes from the target.
2. Measure line-of-site in an environment free of obstructions and rebound effects.
 Radio characteristics:

Parameter Min Typ Max Unit

Frequency range 2402 - 2480 MHz
Rx sensitivity -93 dBm
Output power range -20 3.0 3.0 dBm

5.8 Information appliance support

The IoTize TapManager app manages the radio interfaces on information appliances running
Android v4.0.3 and iOS v10 or later versions.

5.9 Cloud support

TapNPass includes an open source MQTT relay. Designers using TapNPass are free to copy
and adapt this to meet their specific requirements for data exchanges with IoT Cloud platforms.
Full information about IoTize Cloud support for TapNPass is provided in the IoTize MQTT Relay
User Manual.

5.10 Operating temperature range

The behavior and the radio characteristics have been tested to guarantee a correct operation in
the range:
[-20°C, +55°C].

Important note:
When the temperature is below -10°C, the startup time (ts) of the BLE advertising increases.
The following delay have been measured:
o For T > -10°C, ts < 3 s
o For T = -15°C, ts = 20 s
o For T = -20°C, ts = 33 s

This delay concerns only BLE, not NFC communication.

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6 Regulatory compliance

6.1 Passed Tests

TapNPass has been tested also as a end product for the following standards:
 ETSI 301 489-1 (V2.1.1 + Draft V2.2.0)
 ETSI 301 489-17 (V3.1.1 + Draft V3.2.0)
 EN 62479 (2010)
 ETSI EN 300 328 (V2.1.1)
 ETSI EN 300 330 (V2.1.0)
 ETSI EN 300 440 (V2.1.1)
 EN 60950-1 (2006+A11/2009+A1/2010+A12/2011+A2/2013)
 CFR 47, FCC Part 15, Subpart C (Chapter 15.249 - Operation within the
bands 902–928 MHz, 2400–2483.5 MHz, 5725–5875 MHz, and 24.0–24.25 GHz)
 Industry Canada, RSS-Gen Issue 5 (2018) & RSS-210 Issue 9 (2016),
section B.10 (Bands 902–928, 2400–2483.5 and 5725–5875 MHz)
 EN 55032 (2015)
 EN 61000-6-2 (2006)
 EN 62311 (2008)

6.2 RoHS and WEEE

TapNPass complies with:
 Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8
June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances
(ROHS) in electrical and electronic equipment.
 Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4
July 2012 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)

6.3 FCC (USA)

This product contains a transmitter module FCC ID: 2APCX-TNLFIR10.

To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for this transmitter
must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

6.4 IC (CANADA)
This product contains a transmitter module IC: 23741-TNLFIR10.

Ce produit contient un module transmetteur IC: 23741-TNLFIR10.

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7 Mechanical characteristics
The two versions differ in the upper part of the casing, and the size.

7.1 Nomad version

Dimensions: L 105mm x H 33mm x W 46mm
Weight (without cables): 110g

7.2 Fixed version

Dimensions: L 120mm x H 26mm x W 60mm
Weight (without cables): 100g

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8 Ordering Information
All prices include as a minimum pre-qualified, pre-programmed and ready to configure TapNLink
modules. Pricing also includes software for smartphone user interface implementation and the
IoTize Cloud MQTT infrastructure (open source). For product configuration, pricing includes
IoTize Studio configuration and testing environment for Windows PCs, and infrastructure for
device configuration via a smartphone connection (Wi-Fi, BLE) or via the IoTize MQTT
broker/relay.

Ordering Codes and Options

Base part number: TnP-FSR-103- x
Base part number: TnP-NSR-103- x

Product Use Physical Radio Product Security

Line Mode Interface Interface1 Prefix

TnP N S R 10 3

Product Lines: TnP = TapNPass

Use Mode: F = Fixed (powered by target system)
N = Nomad (powered by embedded Li-Ion batteries)
Physical interface: S = Serial
Radio interface (1): R = BLE, W = Wi-Fi, L = BLE + LoRa
Security: 3 = software based security, 5 = hardware based
security with embedded secure element.
Note:
1. All modules include NFC by default for advanced functionalities such as secure wake-up and
pairing.

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 Appendices

9 Appendices

9.1 EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

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9.2 Recycling

This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin

indicates that the product (electrical and
electronic equipment) should not be placed
in municipal waste. Check local regulation for
disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the battery in municipal

waste. The symbol of the crossed out
wheeled bin indicates that the batteries
should not be placed in municipal waste.

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10 History
Date Version Author Modification

Oct 2018 1.0 SG First release version.

Dec 2018 1.2 FL/JH Update ‘recycling’ paragraph.

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