Sequans Monarch Go-GPS Starter Kit

Sequans Monarch Go-GPS Starter Kit features a rich set of AT commands to transfer sensor data to the cloud through a cellular link. The Starter Kit allows rapid hardware prototyping through an industry-standard UART interface using the Monarch Go device, an MCU board, and the optional flex cable. A Verizon IoT SIM is included with activation available on the ThingSpace platform. The Starter Kit eliminates many barriers system integrators and OEMs face.

Full board documentation, including usage of location services, is available for download at https://www.sequans.com/monarch-go-gps.

Kit Contents

Monarch Go-GPS modem component with an embedded antenna, connected to an interface board for rapid prototyping
ThingSpace IoT SIM preinstalled

USB type A, Mini type B cable
Flex cable for board-to-board connection (optional)
Screwdriver

Specifications

Modem
- Sequans Monarch™ LTE-M chip
- Pre-installed ThingSpace IoT SIM
- Certified for use on the Verizon network (LTE band 13) with roadmap for global band support
- Compatible with Linux, Windows, and a wide range of embedded and real-time operating systems
- High-speed UART as data and AT command interface
- Embedded IP stack with support for UDP, TCP, TFTP, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, MQTT or MQTTS
- Location-based services
- SMS send and receive
- PSM, eDRX, and RRC IDLE low-power modes
- Support for Verizon FOTA services from the ThingSpace online management platform
- LTE Cat M1: 375kbps uplink and 300kbps downlink (peak)
LTE-M data plan
- Verizon LTE-M data plans are available from the ThingSpace online management platform
- Get started quickly by activating your device/s online at: https://thingspace.verizon.com/start
GPS
- Sensitivity
  - -162dBm tracking
  - -148dBm acquisition
- Location update rate up to 1Hz

Electrical and RF
- 3.1V to 5.5V regulated supply voltage
- 35µA ultra-low power mode (PSM)
- 1.8V UART interface
- Maximum transmit power up to +23dBm, LTE band 13
- Certified FCC compliant
Mechanical
- 35mm x 50mm x 14.95mm (1.38″ x 1.97″ x 0.59″) in dimension
- Plastic enclosure fixable with 2x screws
- Shipped with ThingSpace SIM pre-installed
- Embedded LTE antenna and GPS antenna
- Low profile 20-pin digital board-to-board connector to connect the application controller through an industry-standard UART interface
- LED for modem activity
- LED for GPS activity
- 16g weight
Temperature ranges
- -40°C to +80°C operating
- -40°C to +85°C storage
RoHS compliant

Sequans Monarch Go-GPS Starter Kit

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