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- Page 1 BC660K-GL-TE-B User Guide NB-IoT Module Series Version: 1.0 Date: 2021-01-08 Status: Released www.quectel.com...
- Page 2 To the maximum extent permitted by law, Quectel excludes all liability for any loss or damage suffered in connection with the use of the functions and features under development, regardless of whether such loss or damage may have been foreseeable.
- Page 3 BC660K-GL-TE-B User Guide Copyright The information contained here is proprietary technical information of Quectel. Transmitting, reproducing, disseminating and editing this document as well as using the content without permission are forbidden. Offenders will be held liable for payment of damages. All rights are reserved in the event of a patent grant or registration of a utility model or design.
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Page 4: Safety Information
Manufacturers of the cellular terminal should notify users and operating personnel of the following safety information by incorporating these guidelines into all manuals of the product. Otherwise, Quectel assumes no liability for customers’ failure to comply with these precautions. -
Page 5: About The Document
NB-loT Module Series BC660K-GL-TE-B User Guide About the Document Revision History Version Date Author Description 2021-01-04 Winks WANG Creation of the document 2021-01-08 Winks WANG First official release BC660K-GL-TE-B_User_Guide 4 / 30... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
NB-loT Module Series BC660K-GL-TE-B User Guide Contents Safety Information ............................3 About the Document ..........................4 Contents ..............................5 Table Index ..............................6 Figure Index ..............................7 Introduction ............................8 Product Concept ..........................9 2.1. Specifications ..........................9 2.2. Block Diagram .......................... 10 2.3. - Page 7 NB-loT Module Series BC660K-GL-TE-B User Guide Table Index Table 1: Specifications of BC660K-GL-TE-B ....................9 Table 2: Interfaces of BC660K-GL-TE-B .....................12 Table 3: Pin Connection between BC660K-GL-TE-B and STM32-L476RG MCU ........20 Table 4: Absolute Maximum Ratings ......................24 Table 5: Operating and Storage Temperatures of BC660K-GL Module ............ 24 Table 6: Accessories List ..........................
- Page 8 NB-loT Module Series BC660K-GL-TE-B User Guide Figure Index Figure 1: Block Diagram of BC660K-GL-TE-B ..................10 Figure 2: Interface Distribution Diagram of BC660K-GL-TE-B ..............11 Figure 3: Arduino Interface Definition ......................13 Figure 4: Interface Diagram of BC660K-GL-TE-B Used Alone..............15 Figure 5: UART Ports Displayed on PC .....................
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Page 9: Introduction
BC660K-GL-TE-B User Guide Introduction Quectel supplies the development board BC660K-GL-TE-B to help you develop applications with the BC660K-GL module conveniently. Consult this document to learn about the interface specifications and electrical and mechanical details of the board as well as how to use it. -
Page 10: Product Concept
NB-loT Module Series BC660K-GL-TE-B User Guide Product Concept BC660K-GL-TE-B is a NB-IoT development board which supports Arduino interface. Designed in the form factor of 70.0 mm × 74.0 mm × 1.6 mm, BC660K-GL-TE-B can be used alone or in conjunction with an STM32 Nucleo-64 development board to develop and debug applications which communicate with the infrastructure of mobile network operators through NB-IoT radio protocols in 3GPP Rel-13 and Rel-14. -
Page 11: Block Diagram
NB-loT Module Series BC660K-GL-TE-B User Guide Debug UART (USB Serial Converter C): ⚫ Used for debugging, where the baud rate is 6 Mbps by default. Used for connection with the STM32 Nucleo-64 development board Arduino Interface Used to reset the BC660K-GL module RESET Button Make the module enter download mode BOOT Button... -
Page 12: Interface Distribution Diagram
NB-loT Module Series BC660K-GL-TE-B User Guide 2.3. Interface Distribution Diagram The following figure shows the interface distribution of BC660K-GL-TE-B. J304 J105 J305 J308 S103 J106 J201 J301 D304 J303 J202 J306 J307 D203 S102 S101 J302 J206 Figure 2: Interface Distribution Diagram of BC660K-GL-TE-B BC660K-GL-TE-B_User_Guide 11 / 30... - Page 13 NB-loT Module Series BC660K-GL-TE-B User Guide Table 2: Interfaces of BC660K-GL-TE-B Interface Designator Description J301 USB power supply interface J202 External power supply interface Power Supply Interfaces J206 Power adapter power supply interface J306 Arduino power supply interface USB-UART Interface J301 Support 2 UART ports USIM Interface...
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Page 14: Arduino Interface Definition
NB-loT Module Series BC660K-GL-TE-B User Guide 2.4. Arduino Interface Definition The following figure shows the Arduino interface definition of BC660K-GL-TE-B. Figure 3: Arduino Interface Definition BC660K-GL-TE-B_User_Guide 13 / 30... -
Page 15: Operation Procedures
NB-loT Module Series BC660K-GL-TE-B User Guide Operation Procedures The BC660K-GL-TE-B development board can be used alone to upgrade firmware and debug applications developed based on the BC660K-GL module. It can also be used in conjunction with an STM32 Nucleo- 64 development board via the Arduino interface to develop NB-IoT applications based on STM32. In such two cases, the assembly procedures are different. -
Page 16: Interface Diagram Of Bc660K-Gl-Te-B Used Alone
NB-loT Module Series BC660K-GL-TE-B User Guide 3.1.1. Interface Diagram of BC660K-GL-TE-B Used Alone J304 J301 J303 J206 J302 Figure 4: Interface Diagram of BC660K-GL-TE-B Used Alone 3.1.2. Operation Procedures for Using a Single Board Install a USB-UART driver, which can be downloaded from the following link: https://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm BC660K-GL-TE-B_User_Guide 15 / 30... - Page 17 NB-loT Module Series BC660K-GL-TE-B User Guide Insert a Micro-SIM card into J303; a NB-IoT USIM card should be selected. Connect the rod antenna with the SMA connector on J304 (RF antenna connector). Switch J302 (UART Switch) to the “MAIN UART TO USB” state. Connect the J301 (USB power supply interface) with your PC via a Micro USB cable.
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Page 18: Operation Procedure With Multiple Boards
NB-loT Module Series BC660K-GL-TE-B User Guide 3.2. Operation Procedure with Multiple Boards This chapter elaborates the assembly procedure for using BC660K-GL-TE-B in conjunction with an STM32 Nucleo-64 development board. 3.2.1. Interface Diagram of BC660K-GL-TE-B Used with STM32 Nucleo-64 J309 J304 J105 J305 J308... - Page 19 NB-loT Module Series BC660K-GL-TE-B User Guide Figure 7: Interface Diagram of STM32 Nucleo-64 Used with BC660K-GL-TE-B (Top View) BC660K-GL-TE-B_User_Guide 18 / 30...
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Page 20: Operation Procedure For Using Multi-Boards
NB-loT Module Series BC660K-GL-TE-B User Guide SB13 SB14 SB62 SB63 Figure 8: Interface Diagram of STM32 Nucleo-64 Used with BC660K-GL-TE-B (Bottom View) 3.2.2. Operation Procedure for Using Multi-Boards 1. Install a driver for STM32 Nucleo-64 board; the driver can be downloaded from the following link: http://www.st.com/content/st_com/en/products/evaluation-tools/product-evaluation-tools/mcu-eval- tools/stm32-mcu-eval-tools/stm32-mcu-nucleo/nucleo-l476rg.html;... -
Page 21: Description Of Pin Connection
NB-loT Module Series BC660K-GL-TE-B User Guide 4. Short-circuit pin 1 & 2 of CN2, pin 3 & 4 of CN2, pin 1 & 2 of JP5 and pin 1 & 2 of JP6; 5. Insert a Micro-SIM card into J303; a NB-IoT USIM card should be selected; 6. - Page 22 NB-loT Module Series BC660K-GL-TE-B User Guide CN5-5 BOOT_N Active high CN5-6 RESET_EN Active high CN8-1 Ring indicator +5 V +5 V CN6-5 +5 V 5.0 V power supply CN5-7, CN6-6, 7 +3.3 V +3.3 V CN6-4 +3.3 V 3.3 V power supply +3.3 V IOREF CN6-2...
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Page 23: Operation Procedure Of Power Consumption Test
NB-loT Module Series BC660K-GL-TE-B User Guide 3.3. Operation Procedure of Power Consumption Test 3.3.1. Prepare Test Tools The following equipment and tools are needed for the power consumption test: ⚫ A BC660K-GL-TE-B development board; ⚫ A DC power analyzer (a Keysight N6705C DC Power Analyzer is used in this case);... -
Page 24: Test Power Consumption
NB-loT Module Series BC660K-GL-TE-B User Guide 3.3.3. Test Power Consumption Please do as follows to test the current consumption of the module on the modified BC660K-GL-TE-B: Insert the USIM card; Insert the USB cable into BC660K-GL-TE-B; When J203 has been removed, set the output voltage of N6705C to 3.3 V, and connect the positive and negative wires of N6705C respectively to the two wires (VBAT, GND) welded on J201 to supply power to the module;... -
Page 25: Reliability And Electrical Characteristics
NB-loT Module Series BC660K-GL-TE-B User Guide Reliability and Electrical Characteristics 4.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings The following table shows the power supply voltage of BC660K-GL: Table 4: Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Min. Max. Unit +5 V Adapter Supply Voltage VBAT +4.3 4.2. - Page 26 NB-loT Module Series BC660K-GL-TE-B User Guide transmission, without any unrecoverable malfunction. Radio spectrum and radio network will not be influenced, while one or more specifications, such as P , may exceed the specified tolerances of 3GPP. When the temperature returns to the normal operating temperature levels, the module will meet 3GPP specifications again.
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Page 27: Mechanical Dimensions
NB-loT Module Series BC660K-GL-TE-B User Guide Mechanical Dimensions This chapter describes the mechanical dimensions of BC660K-GL-TE-B. All dimensions are measured in mm. The tolerances for dimensions are ±0.15 mm. 5.1. Mechanical Dimensions of BC660K-GL-TE-B Figure 13: Dimensions of BC660K-GL-TE-B (Top View) BC660K-GL-TE-B_User_Guide 26 / 30... -
Page 28: Top And Bottom Views Of Bc660K-Gl-Te-B
NB-loT Module Series BC660K-GL-TE-B User Guide 5.2. Top and Bottom Views of BC660K-GL-TE-B Figure 14: Top View of BC660K-GL-TE-B Figure 15: Bottom View of BC660K-GL-TE-B BC660K-GL-TE-B_User_Guide 27 / 30... -
Page 29: Bc660K-Gl-Te-B Kit And Accessories
NB-loT Module Series BC660K-GL-TE-B User Guide BC660K-GL-TE-B Kit and Accessories 6.1. BC660K-GL-TE-B Kit Figure 16: BC660K-GL-TE-B Kit Assembly BC660K-GL-TE-B_User_Guide 28 / 30... -
Page 30: Bc660K-Gl-Te-B Kit Accessories
NB-loT Module Series BC660K-GL-TE-B User Guide 6.2. BC660K-GL-TE-B Kit Accessories Figure 17: BC660K-GL-TE-B and Accessories Table 6: Accessories List Item Description Quantity (pcs) Antenna NB-IoT antenna with SMA connector Cable Micro USB cable A sheet of paper giving instructions for BC660K-GL-TE-B Instruction Sheet connection, details of accessories, etc. -
Page 31: Appendix A References
NB-loT Module Series BC660K-GL-TE-B User Guide Appendix A References Table 7: Related Documents Document Name Remark Quectel_BC660K-GL_Hardware_Design BC660K-GL Hardware Design Table 8: Terms and Abbreviations Abbreviation Description 3GPP 3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership Project 3GPP Rel-13 3GPP Release 13 3GPP Rel-14 3GPP Release 14 Bit(s) Per Second Decibel Relative to One Milliwatt...
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