Required Materials - sparkfun DEV-17272 Hook-Up Manual

Built around the u-blox SARA-R510M8S module, the MicroMod Asset Tracker Carrier Board offers Secure Cloud
LTE-M data communication for multi-regional use and has an integrated u-blox M8 GNSS receiver for accurate
positioning information.
Want to be able to communicate directly with the SARA-R5 over USB-C, without needing a Processor Board? Or,
want to upgrade the SARA firmware? The included Asset Tracker Update Tool lets you do just that. The Asset
Tracker requires a Nano SIM for LTE-M connectivity. You can use the included Hologram eUICC SIM card or
choose one from your preferred service provider if you prefer.
The Asset Tracker will work with any of our MicroMod Processor Boards, but because the asset tracker 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 "Choosing a Processor Board" below for more details.
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 has an integrated ICM-20948 Inertial Measurement Unit for 9-Degree Of Freedom orientation
and movement detection. Want to send a message if your asset is moved? The asset tracker can do that! It also
has a built-in digital microphone and so can send an alert as soon as a noise is detected too. Want to add a light
sensor? The Qwiic connector will let you do that.
Want to use the Asset Tracker to log data during a journey or shipping? It 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.

Required Materials

In addition to the MicroMod Asset Tracker Carrier Board, you'll need a processor board to get started. Depending
on which features of the SARA-R5 you want to use, some of our processor boards may be a better choice for your
application. Please see "Choosing a Processor Board" below for more details.
SparkFun MicroMod ESP32 Processor
 WRL-16781
SparkFun MicroMod SAMD51 Processor
 DEV-16791