SparkFun MicroMod Asset Tracker Carrier Board

SKU: DEV-17272 Brand: Sparkfun

The SparkFun MicroMod Asset Tracker Carrier Board provides you with a toolkit to monitor and track the location of your assets. Built around the u-blox SARA-R510M8S...

$279.95 AUD, inc GST

$254.50 AUD, exc GST

Available with a lead time
Expect dispatch between May 30 and Jun 02

Quantity Discounts:

3+ $246.86 (exc GST)
5+ $241.77 (exc GST)

Restrictions apply to this equipment as it uses button/coin cell batteries:

The equipment is intended to be used in trades, professions or industries
The equipment is not intended for sale to the general public
The equipment is not intended to be used where children are present
You are aware that this equipment may not meet child safety testing requirements as it is not intended to be used by consumers or general public, but rather, is intended to be used in trades, professions or industries in conjunction with the limitations and restrictions listed above
You are aware that these restrictions are due to a change in A ustralian legislation in 2022 for button/coin cell batteries

Button Battery Warning

A declaration of use will need to be submitted during checkout.

The SparkFun MicroMod Asset Tracker Carrier Board provides you with a toolkit to monitor and track the location of your assets. Built around the u-blox SARA-R510M8S module, the asset tracker offers Secure Cloud LTE-M and NB-IoT data communication for multi-regional use and has an integrated u-blox M8 GNSS receiver for accurate positioning information. 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 (the SARA has a built-in file system), Ping, to good old SMS text messaging!

The Asset Tracker Carrier Board has an integrated ICM-20948 Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for Nine Degree-Of-Freedom orientation and movement detection. Want to send a message if your asset is moved? The Asset Tracker can do that! The board also has a built-in digital microphone and so can send an alert as soon as a noise is detected too.

The SparkFun Asset Tracker Carrier Board also has a built-in micro-SD card socket for data logging. Power options include both USB-C and LiPo battery (with built-in charging and battery fuel gauge), but you can provide power via a breakout pin too.

We've provided a full set of examples to get you up and running quickly and our SARA-R5 Arduino Library does all of the heavy lifting for you.

The Asset Tracker will work with any of our MicroMod Processor Boards, but because it offers so many features and can be configured in different ways, some Processor Boards may be a better choice for your application than others. Please see our Hookup Guide for further details.

The u-blox SARA-R510M8S module provides Secure Cloud LTE-M and NB-IoT data communication for multi-regional use. Please check that your service provider offers LTE-M / NB-IoT coverage for your area before purchasing.

Get Started with the MicroMod Asset Tracker Carrier Board Hookup Guide

Includes

1x MicroMod Asset Tracker Carrier board
1x Hologram eUICC SIM Card
1x MicroMod Update Tool

Features

u-blox SARA-R510M8S module providing Secure Cloud LTE-M and NB-IoT data communication for multi-regional use
- Please check that your service provider offers LTE-M / NB-IoT coverage for your area before purchasing
- 1x MicroMod Update Tool included to communicate directly with the u-blox SARA-R510M8S module using u-blox's sophisticated m-center
Integrated u-blox M8 GNSS receiver for accurate positioning information
Nano SIM socket
ICM-20948 Inertial Measurement Unit for 9-Degree Of 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
Can be powered by one of our rechargeable LiPo batteries
- Includes both a 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 for:
- Power (VIN and 3.3V)
- SARA-R5 on
- Network indicator
- GNSS timing pulse (1PPS)
3.3V breakout pins for:
- SARA on
- Network indicator
- GNSS timing pulse (1PPS)
- I²C bus
- SPI bus
- D0, D1, A0, A1 PWM0, PWM1
- SARA I²C
RTC backup battery

Documents

MicroMod Asset Tracker Carrier Documentation:

u-blox SARA-R5 LTE-M / NB-IoT module Documentation:

MicroMod Documentation:

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