Embedded Planet epConnected Vehicle Product User Manual

4g lte-m cellular modem + gnss, can interface, i/o, bluetooth, & sensors

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epConnected Vehicle
4G LTE-M Cellular Modem + GNSS, CAN interface, I/O, Bluetooth, & Sensors
Product User Manual
Embedded Planet Inc. | v1.0.0 | 25 Feb 2022
www.embeddedplanet.com

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  • Page 1 Vehicle 4G LTE-M Cellular Modem + GNSS, CAN interface, I/O, Bluetooth, & Sensors Product User Manual Embedded Planet Inc. | v1.0.0 | 25 Feb 2022 www.embeddedplanet.com...
  • Page 2 General Purpose Inputs / Outputs Integrated Circuit [component] Bluebooth Bluetooth Low Energy Inertial Measurement Unit [sensor] LiPo Lithium-Ion Polymer Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 1 of 39...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    16.5. Wireless Notice ............................37 16.6. Antenna Notice: FCC & ISED ........................37 16.7. End-Product Labeling Requirements ....................... 38 Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 2 of 39...
  • Page 4 Table 19 – environmental specifications ....................... 35 Table 18 – FCC & ISED max gain by band........................ 37 Table 17 – revision history ............................39 Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 3 of 39...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    To learn more about Agora & how to leverage its capabilities, visit https://www.embeddedplanet.com/agora. Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 4 of 39...
  • Page 6: Orderable Part Numbers

    Internal 4.3V LiPo and Charger (Carrier PCB Mounted) default Backup None Customer I/O 4 inputs, 6 outputs, 2 RS-232, Voltage Monitor (Carrier PCB Mounted) default Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 5 of 39...
  • Page 7: Additional Resources

    Only one of each available feature included Additional Resources  Agora module: https://www.embeddedplanet.com/agora  epConnected Vehicle: https://www.embeddedplanet.com/connected-vehicle  Embedded Planet Documentation: https://www.embeddedplanet.com/product-documentation/#connected-vehicle Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 6 of 39...
  • Page 8: Feature Callouts

    Reference Component Type Description / Purpose Label Label Serialization & board identification Modem Agora PCBA module Cellular/GNSS connectivity, sensors Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 7 of 39...
  • Page 9: Feature Callouts | Connectors & Hardware (Board)

    Connector ARM Cortex For programming/debug (SWD) Connector TagConnect For programming/debug (SWD) Connector Tectonic Edge™ Board Edge/Finger interface for Agora Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 8 of 39...
  • Page 10: Feature Callouts | Connectors & Hardware (Enclosure)

    Connector for external I/O array Connector GNSS antenna External SMA-style GNSS antenna port Connector Cellular antenna External SMA-style Cellular antenna port Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 9 of 39...
  • Page 11: Block Diagrams

    Vehicle | Product User Manual Version: 1.0.0 | 25 Feb 22 Block Diagrams 5.1. Block Diagram | System Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 10 of 39...
  • Page 12: Block Diagram | Board

    Embedded Planet, Inc. epConnected Vehicle | Product User Manual Version: 1.0.0 | 25 Feb 22 5.2. Block Diagram | Board Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 11 of 39...
  • Page 13: Device Specifications

    Inertial: 6-axis IMU, 9-axis IMU (accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer) Range: Time-of-Flight (ToF) 12V/350mA analog outputs: x6 Fault-Protected I/O 12V digital inputs: x3 Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 12 of 39...
  • Page 14: Agora Module

    For more detail on sensor functions, specifications, development, or more please refer to the Agora Product User Manual which can be found at https://www.embeddedplanet.com/product-documentation/#agora. Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 13 of 39...
  • Page 15: Power

    PWR_STATUS line corresponds to GP5 (pin 15) of the MCP23008 LiPo charger IC. This IC is connected to the Agora over I C bus using the address 0b01001110 (0x4E). Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 14 of 39...
  • Page 16: Power | Internal Power

    CAN_WAKE_CTRL signal which is controlled by P0.06 of the nRF52840. This is an active-high signal. Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 15 of 39...
  • Page 17 Vehicle | Product User Manual Version: 1.0.0 | 25 Feb 22 The Power Block Diagram for the epConnected Vehicle is depicted below: Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 16 of 39...
  • Page 18: Programming, Debugging, & Development

    Input IN3 (voltage monitor output) U6: GP3 (pin 13) For more detail on the MCP23008, please refer to https://www.microchip.com/en-us/product/MCP23008. Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 17 of 39...
  • Page 19: Component Interfaces | Uart Managers

    Power to the CAN components can be discretely managed by the MCU. For more detail on this, please refer to the power section of this manual. Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 18 of 39...
  • Page 20: Pinouts

    QSPI CS# QPSI Flash P0.15 CELL_DCD Telit cell module P1.02 CELL_TX Telit cell module P1.04 CELL_DTR Telit cell module Common Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 19 of 39...
  • Page 21 For more complete detail on the BT840 module please refer to: https://www.fanstel.com/bt840. For more complete detail on the nRF52840 MCU please refer to: https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/nRF52840. Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 20 of 39...
  • Page 22: Pinouts: Tagconnect Programming Header (J2)

    SWDIO COM (0V) SWDCLK/TCK SWDCLK COM (0V) SWO/TDO No connect NC/TDI No connect COM Detect COM (0V) RESET# RESET# Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 21 of 39...
  • Page 23: Pinouts: Power/Can Pinout (J5)

    COM (Ground/0V) DB9 pin 5 *Virtual RS-232 ports through USB converters like the Tripp Lite: U209-000-R are also supported. Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 22 of 39...
  • Page 24: External I/O Pinout (J6)

    MCU on Agora using SPI. For more detail on the MC33397DW, please refer to https://www.nxp.com/docs/en/data-sheet/MC33397.pdf. Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 23 of 39...
  • Page 25 Voltage monitor Input Reference Reference I/O connector (as viewed by user) Reference Reference Reference Reference Reference RS-232 RS-232 RX IN Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 24 of 39...
  • Page 26: Obdii Cable Pinout

    CAN HIGH CAN LOW Power +12V power input Some configurations of the epConnected Vehicle may include a compatible OBDII cable. Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 25 of 39...
  • Page 27: Antennae

    Any antenna used with the epConnected Vehicle should be mounted either to the exterior of the vehicle or anywhere on the vehicle that provides appropriate antenna performance according to the distinct characteristics of the antenna used.
  • Page 28: Electrical Specifications

    RESET# A17 U6: RESET# Analog Comparator VOLTAGE_MON_IN See IN3 Input input U6: GP5 System PWR_STATUS C (0x4E) (pin 15) Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 27 of 39...
  • Page 29 * Interrupt from CAN interface (U3) and optionally the I/O expander (U6 through R3). The expander must be configured as open drain when R3 is populated. Accessible through TP5. Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 28 of 39...
  • Page 30: Mechanical Specifications

    Vehicle device, please refer to the materials provided at https://www.embeddedplanet.com/product-documentation/#connected-vehicle. Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 29 of 39...
  • Page 31 15.3.1. Mechanical Drawings | Host Board Features (Top/Bottom) Note: This content is imported from a separate dimensional drawing document and the scale is not realistically as noted...
  • Page 32 Note: This content is imported from a separate dimensional drawing document and the scale is not realistically as noted Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 31 of 39...
  • Page 33 Note: This content is imported from a separate dimensional drawing document and the scale is not realistically as noted Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 32 of 39...
  • Page 34 Vehicle | Product User Manual Version: 1.0.0 | 25 Feb 22 15.3.4. Mechanical Drawings | En closure Dimensions Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 33 of 39...
  • Page 35 Embedded Planet, Inc. epConnected Vehicle | Product User Manual Version: 1.0.0 | 25 Feb 22 Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 34 of 39...
  • Page 36: Environmental Specifications

    15.4. Environmental Specifications TABLE 19 – ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS Parameter Operating Temperature (with battery) 0°C +25°C +45°C Storage Temperature (with battery) 0°C +25°C +45°C Operating Humidity, non-condensing (with battery) 20% RH 60±25% RH Operating Temperature (without battery) -17°C +25°C +80°C Storage Temperature (without battery) -17°C +25°C +80°C...
  • Page 37: Rohs Compliance

    The FCC ID certificate for the Telit ME910C1-WW/NA can be viewed through the portal in the links below: ME910C1-WW https://fcc.report/FCC-ID/RI7ME910C1WW https://fccid.io/RI7ME910C1WW ME910C1-NA https://fcc.report/FCC-ID/RI7ME910C1NA https://fccid.io/RI7ME910C1NA Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 36 of 39...
  • Page 38: Wireless Notice

    Max Gain for FCC (dBi): WW FDD 2 9.01 FDD 4 6.00 FDD 5 FDD 12 FDD 13 FDD 26 Embedded Planet, Inc. | 31225 Bainbridge Rd Suite N, Solon, OH 44139 | 216-245-4180 | www.embeddedplanet.com | Page 37 of 39...
  • Page 39: 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 38 of 39...
  • Page 40 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 39 of 39...

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