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Wireless & Remote

Bluetooth

Short-range wireless communication used for local device connection and configuration.

IN ONE SENTENCE

Industrial products often use Bluetooth to let a phone, tablet or service tool communicate nearby.

In normal English

It can remove the need for a programming cable and is useful for commissioning, diagnostics and local reading, but range and site conditions matter.

Why would I use it?

Use it for nearby configuration, service access or short-range data transfer.

THINK OF IT LIKE…

A wireless service cable you already have in your phone.

Related terms

BLE, Wi-Fi, wireless sensor

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