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- Page 1 Asset 4G LTE-M Cellular Modem + GNSS Tracking, Bluetooth, & Sensors Product User Manual Embedded Planet Inc. | v1.0.1 | 05 APR 2022 www.embeddedplanet.com...
- Page 2 The epConnected Asset product page by Embedded Planet provides description & resources related to this product. This page can be located at https://www.embeddedplanet.com/connected-asset Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 1 of 37...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
16.2. Recommended Operating Conditions ......................27 17. Mechanical Specifications..........................28 17.1. Physical Parameters ............................28 17.2. Mechanical Drawings ........................... 28 Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 2 of 37... - Page 4 Table 15 – FCC max gain by band............................35 Table 16 – ISED max gain by band ............................35 Table 17 – revision history ..............................37 Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 3 of 37...
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Page 5: Introduction
& data transfer. Configuration of the epConnected Asset device can be performed over the Bluetooth connection. An onboard RGB LED is provided for user feedback through the programmed application. Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 4 of 37... -
Page 6: Orderable Part Numbers
Embedded Planet shop website for confirmation on configuration specifics: https://shop.embeddedplanet.com Additional Resources • Chronos module: https://www.embeddedplanet.com/chronos • epConnected Asset: https://www.embeddedplanet.com/connected-asset • Embedded Planet Documentation: https://www.embeddedplanet.com/product-documentation Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 5 of 37... -
Page 7: Feature Callouts
Expansion Header SPI, GPIO, 3.0V I/O ref, battery voltage Connector Mini-Tectonic Edge™ Board Edge / Finger Mini-Tectonic Edge™ for programming Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 6 of 37... -
Page 8: Feature Callouts | Key Board Components (Top)
Onboard option for GNSS antenna Flash External NOR Flash Dedicated flash memory for nRF52840 Antenna Cellular antenna Onboard option for Cell antenna Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 7 of 37... -
Page 9: Feature Callouts | Key Board Components (Bottom)
Status/debug indication Nano-SIM SIM usage (default) eSIM (embedded SIM) SIM usage (optional) Cell module Telit cellular module Cellular/GNSS connectivity Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 8 of 37... -
Page 10: Block Diagram
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Page 11: Device Specifications
6. Device Specifications TABLE 5 – DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS Feature/Specification Description Cellular Technologies: LTE-M (LTE CAT M1) SMS: over NAS Lower power modes: PSM, eDRX Cellular Capabilities Operating Frequencies: 699MHz to 1980MHz Cellular Operating Mode: Half-duplex FDD RF Output Power: Up to +20dBm (Power Class 5) IPv4/IPv6 stack with TCP and UDP protocols Internet Protocols TLDS/DTLS... -
Page 12: Chronos Module
QSPI peripheral. The battery monitor is connected to an ADC channel on the nRF52840. For the MCU pinout, refer the section of this report titled, “MCU Pinout” under “Pinouts”. U1: nRF52840 Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 11 of 37... -
Page 13: Sensors
0.5Hz to 1kHz. The ADC readings are presented in signed 2’s complement with the MSB as the sign. More on this device can be found at http://www.memsic.com/en/product/info.aspx?lcid=49&itemid=389#item389. U15: 3-Axis Accelerometer Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 12 of 37... -
Page 14: Sensors | 6-Axis Imu (U6)
±2000dps. The gyroscope has a 16-bit ADC word length, and the ADC sample rate is programmable from 3.9Hz to 8kHz. User-selectable low-pass filters enable a wide variety of cut-off frequencies. Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 13 of 37... -
Page 15: Sensors | 9-Axis Imu (U7)
±4gauss, ±8gauss, ±12gauss and ±16gauss • 16-bit ADC word length • ADC sample rate is programmable from 14.9Hz to 952Hz Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 14 of 37... -
Page 16: Sensors | Barometer / Altimeter (U8)
Altitude data is stored as 20-bit 2’s complement values in meters and fractions of a meter. The value is represented in Q16.4 fixed-point format; 16 integer bits and 4 fractional bits. 1LSB = 0.0625m. Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 15 of 37... -
Page 17: Sensors | Temperature & Humidity (U14)
RH results to 0 to 100%RH in the host software by truncating values that are slightly outside of this range. Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 16 of 37... -
Page 18: Indicators
(D1) means the battery is charging; active-green (D2) means the battery charge activity is complete. These LEDs are directly controlled by the battery charge manager and are not user programmable. Battery Status LEDs Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 17 of 37... -
Page 19: Memory
N-MOS component Q3. If a battery is not available, the operator may apply a DC voltage (such as from a bench power supply) within the battery operating voltage range specification (nominally 3.7V). Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 18 of 37... -
Page 20: Power | Battery Charging
Two through-hole connections are provided for the charger input if the USB connector is not required or desired. J2 USB connector for battery charging & data transfer J2 through-hole connections for battery charging Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 19 of 37... -
Page 21: Power | Battery Connector
The sensor power enable pin on the nRF52840 is A8 (P0.31) • The sensor power enable signal is active-high Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 20 of 37... -
Page 22: Power | Chronos Power Control
More on Flidor can be found at https://www.embeddedplanet.com/product-documentation/#flidor Available documentation on programming the epConnected Asset device (including example software) can be found https://www.embeddedplanet.com/product-documentation/#connected-asset Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 21 of 37... -
Page 23: Pinouts
Cell modem LED monitor. 0 = off, 1 = on P0.25 none not connected AD22 P1.00 Single Wire Debug Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 22 of 37... - Page 24 Power to sensors. 0 = off, 1 = on Board common DEC4 DEC4_6 Power none Power VNRF Power Bypass capacitor Board common Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 23 of 37...
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Page 25: Mini-Tectonic Edge™ Pinout
QSPI flash single SPI data out QSPI_IO0 Input QSPI flash single SPI data in QSPI_CLK Input QSPI flash clock Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 24 of 37... -
Page 26: Expansion Header Pinout (J5)
Signal P1.10 operation, [BAT-] is Signal P0.29/AIN5 not a direct connection to COM. Power VNRF (logic high reference) Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 25 of 37... -
Page 27: Antennae
The epConnected Asset is designed to use this onboard antenna. External antennae may be used with the epConnect Asset device; please contact Embedded Planet for details: support@embeddedplanet.com Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 26 of 37... -
Page 28: Antennae | Gnss Antenna
When used for data transfer VBAT LiPo battery power to the board. Labeled as “BAT+” VnRF 3.0V reference output from nRF52840 Reference Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 27 of 37... -
Page 29: Mechanical Specifications
Asset device. For the most complete & up-to-date documentation on mechanical drawings, along with more on the epConnected Asset device, please refer to the materials provided at https://www.embeddedplanet.com/product-documentation. Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 28 of 37... - Page 30 17.2.1. Mechanical Drawings | Assembly Views...
- Page 31 Asset | Product User Manual Document Version: 1.0.0 | 26 Jan 22 17.2.2. Mechanical Drawings | Dimensions (Top) Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 30 of 37...
- Page 32 Asset | Product User Manual Document Version: 1.0.0 | 26 Jan 22 17.2.3. Mechanical Drawings | Dimensions (Bottom) Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 31 of 37...
- Page 33 Asset | Product User Manual Document Version: 1.0.0 | 26 Jan 22 17.2.4. Mechanical Drawings | Dimensions (Side) Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 32 of 37...
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Page 34: Environmental Specifications
Regulatory Information 18.1. Cellular Certifications PTCRB: (Chronos) https://www.ptcrb.com/device-details/?model=45454 AT&T TRENDI: (Chronos) https://marketplace.att.com/certified-devices Verizon ODI: (Chronos) https://opendevelopment.verizonwireless.com/device-showcase/device/11766 18.2. RoHS Compliance The epConnected Asset device (including Chronos) complies with the RoHS (Reduction of Hazardous Substances) directive of the European Union, EU Directive 2011/65/EU. -
Page 35: Interferance Statement
The antenna should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 34 of 37... -
Page 36: Antenna Notice: Fcc
FDD 4 FDD 5 FDD 12 FDD 13 FDD 25 11.0 FDD 26 FDD 66 FDD 71 FDD 85 Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 35 of 37... -
Page 37: End-Product Labeling Requirements
The end product with an embedded module may also need to pass the FCC Part 15 unintentional emission testing requirements and be properly authorized per FCC Part 15. Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 36 of 37... -
Page 38: Revision History
31225 Bainbridge Rd, Suite N Solon, OH 44139 Phone:216.245.4180 Fax: 216.292.0561 www.embeddedplanet.com Company Email Sales: sales@embeddedplanet.com Information Requests: info@embeddedplanet.com Technical Support: support@embeddedplanet.com Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 37 of 37...
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