SparkFun MicroMod Asset Tracker Carrier Board (DEV-17272)

SparkFun MicroMod Asset Tracker Carrier Board (DEV-17272) provides a toolkit to monitor and track the location of the assets. This carrier board is built around the u-blox SARA-R510M8S module and the asset tracker offers secure cloud LTE-M and NB-IoT data communication for multi-regional use. The SARA-R5 supports many different forms of data communication from full TCP/IP sockets and packet-switched data through HTTP Get/Put/Post, FTP, ping, and SMS text messaging. This asset tracker carrier board includes an integrated u-blox M8 GNSS receiver for accurate positioning information.

The DEV-17272 MicroMod carrier board has an integrated ICM-20948 Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for nine degree-of-freedom orientation and movement detection. This carrier board comes with a built-in micro-SD card socket for data logging as well as a SIM card port with a SIM card included. The DEV-17272 MicroMod carrier board offers both USB-C and LiPo battery (with built-in charging and battery fuel gauge) power options.

Features

  • u-blox SARA-R510M8S module for secure cloud LTE-M and NB-IoT data communication:
    • 1x MicroMod update tool to communicate directly with SARA-R510M8S module
  • Integrated u-blox M8 GNSS receiver for accurate positioning information
  • Nano SIM socket
  • ICM-20948 IMU for 9-degree freedom orientation and movement detection:
    • “Wake On Motion” is supported
    • The IMU is located in the center of the board for easy frame-of-reference
  • Digital microphone (SPH0641) for noise detection
  • micro-SD socket for data logging
  • Powered by one of the rechargeable LiPo batteries:
    • Includes both LiPo battery charger (MCP73831) and a battery fuel gauge (MAX17048)
  • Separate robust SMA connections for LTE and GNSS antennas:
    • Switchable 3.3V power for an active GNSS antenna
  • USB-C connectivity
  • Qwiic (I2C) connector
  • LED indicators:
    • Power (VIN and 3.3V)
    • SARA-R5 on
    • Network indicator
    • GNSS timing pulse (1PPS)
  • 3.3V breakout pins:
    • SARA on
    • Network indicator
    • GNSS timing pulse (1PPS)
    • I2C bus
    • SPI bus
    • D0, D1, A0, A1 PWM0, and PWM1
    • SARA I2C
  • RTC backup battery

Kit Contents

  • 1x MicroMod asset tracker carrier board
  • 1x hologram eUICC SIM card
  • 1x MicroMod update tool

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Mechanical Dimensions

Mechanical Drawing - SparkFun MicroMod Asset Tracker Carrier Board (DEV-17272)

SparkFun MicroMod Asset Tracker Carrier Board (DEV-17272)