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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