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Quectel BC680Z-EU TE-B User Manual
Quectel BC680Z-EU TE-B User Manual

Quectel BC680Z-EU TE-B User Manual

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BC680Z-EU TE-B
User Guide
NB-IoT Module Series
Version: 1.0
Date: 2024-02-19
Status: Released

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Summary of Contents for Quectel BC680Z-EU TE-B

  • Page 1 BC680Z-EU TE-B User Guide NB-IoT Module Series Version: 1.0 Date: 2024-02-19 Status: Released...
  • Page 2: Legal Notices

    NB-IoT Module Series At Quectel, our aim is to provide timely and comprehensive services to our customers. If you require any assistance, please contact our headquarters: Quectel Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd. Building 5, Shanghai Business Park Phase III (Area B), No.1016 Tianlin Road, Minhang District, Shanghai...
  • Page 3: Third-Party Rights

    Except as otherwise set forth herein, nothing in this document shall be construed as conferring any rights to use any trademark, trade name or name, abbreviation, or counterfeit product thereof owned by Quectel or any third party in advertising, publicity, or other aspects.
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Manufacturers of the 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-IoT Module Series About the Document Revision History Version Date Author Description 2024-01-03 Mango HUANG Creation of the document 2024-02-19 Mango HUANG First official release BC680Z-EU_TE-B_User_Guide 4 / 22...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    NB-IoT Module Series Contents Safety Information ............................3 About the Document ..........................4 Contents ..............................5 Table Index ..............................6 Figure Index ..............................7 Introduction ............................8 1.1. Special Mark ..........................8 Product Overview ..........................9 2.1. Top and Bottom Views ....................... 9 2.2.
  • Page 7 NB-IoT Module Series Table Index Table 1: Special Mark ........................... 8 Table 2: Components Information .......................11 Table 3: Key Features of TE-B ........................13 Table 4: Accessories List ..........................16 Table 5: Related Documents ........................22 Table 6: Terms and Abbreviations ......................22 BC680Z-EU_TE-B_User_Guide 6 / 22...
  • Page 8 NB-IoT Module Series Figure Index Figure 1: Top View ............................9 Figure 2: Bottom View ..........................10 Figure 3: Component Placement ........................11 Figure 4: Functional Diagram of TE-B ....................... 14 Figure 5: TE-B Kit Accessories Assembly ....................15 Figure 6: TE-B Kit Accessories ........................16 Figure 7: Interface Diagram of Using TE-B Alone ..................
  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction To help you to develop applications with Quectel BC680Z-EU TE-B conveniently, Quectel supplies corresponding development board (BC680Z-EU TE-B) to test the module. This document can help you quickly understand BC680Z-EU TE-B interface specifications, RF characteristics, electrical and mechanical details and know how to use it.
  • Page 10: Product Overview

    NB-IoT Module Series Product Overview BC680Z-EU TE-B is a development board that supports a series of interfaces. It can be used to test basic functionality or further development of the module. 2.1. Top and Bottom Views Figure 1: Top View...
  • Page 11 NB-IoT Module Series Figure 2: Bottom View BC680Z-EU_TE-B_User_Guide 10 / 22...
  • Page 12: Component Placement

    NB-IoT Module Series 2.2. Component Placement J0201 J0503 J0502 J0501 U0501 U0301 U0101 J0301 U0302 D0501 S0301 J0202 J0401 U0303 D0204 J0203 U0201 U0202 U0203 J0504 S0102 S0101 S0103 Figure 3: Component Placement Table 2: Components Information Components RefDes. Description BC680Z-EU U0101 BC680Z-EU module...
  • Page 13 NB-IoT Module Series DC-DC DC-DC converter U0203 USB-to-UART Interface Supports 2 UART interfaces J0301 USB-to-UART Bridge USB-to-UART bridge controller U0302 Voltage-level Translators Bidirectional voltage-level translators U0301, U0303 Micro-SIM Interface J0401 Micro-SIM card connector RF Antenna Interface J0501 RF SMA connector GNSS Antenna Interface J0502 GNSS SMA connector...
  • Page 14: Key Features

    NB-IoT Module Series 2.3. Key Features Table 3: Key Features of TE-B Parameter Details USB power supply interface: ⚫ Supply voltage range: 4.75–5.25 V ⚫ Typical supply voltage: 5.0 V Power adapter power supply interface: ⚫ Supply voltage range: 4.75–5.25 V Power Supply ⚫...
  • Page 15: Functional Diagram

    NB-IoT Module Series 2.4. Functional Diagram DC JACK J0203 ANT_RF DC-DC U0203 J0501 U0201 U0202 U0501 Switch ANT_GNSS BC680Z-EU S0301 J0502 U0101 USB-to-UART Voltage-level Micro USB U0501 Bridge Translators J0301 U0302 U0301 U0303 USIM J0401 Figure 4: Functional Diagram of TE-B BC680Z-EU_TE-B_User_Guide 14 / 22...
  • Page 16: Kit Accessories & Assembly

    NB-IoT Module Series Kit Accessories & Assembly 3.1. Accessories Assembly Figure 5: TE-B Kit Accessories Assembly BC680Z-EU_TE-B_User_Guide 15 / 22...
  • Page 17: Accessories List

    NB-IoT Module Series 3.2. Accessories List Figure 6: TE-B Kit Accessories Table 4: Accessories List Item Description Quantity (pcs) Antenna NB-IoT antennas with SMA connector Cable Micro USB cable A sheet of paper giving instructions for TE-B Instruction Sheet connection, details of accessories, etc. BC680Z-EU_TE-B_User_Guide 16 / 22...
  • Page 18: Operation Procedures

    NB-IoT Module Series Operation Procedures BC680Z-EU TE-B can be used alone to upgrade firmware and to debug applications based on BC680Z- EU. The following describes the operation procedures of TE-B in different operation modes. 4.1. Operation Procedure with Single Board 4.1.1.
  • Page 19: Operation Procedures Of Using Te-B Alone

    EU TE-B, which can be used for AT command communication and data transmission; "USB Serial Port (COM12)" (corresponding to USB Serial Converter C) is connected to the debug UART of BC680Z-EU TE-B, which can be used for software debugging and firmware upgrade. For details of UART configuration, see document [1].
  • Page 20: Power Consumption Test Guide

    4.2. Power Consumption Test Guide 4.2.1. Test Tools The following are the equipment and tools needed for the power consumption test: ⚫ BC680Z-EU TE-B ⚫ DC power analyzer ⚫ Wire, soldering iron, tin wire, and wire stripping pliers, etc. to weld the power supply cord on TE-B.
  • Page 21: Power Consumption Test Steps

    NB-IoT Module Series J0201 J0202 S0301 Figure 9: Schematic Diagram of TE-B Before Modification 4.2.3. Power Consumption Test Steps Please refer to the following steps to test the power consumption of the module on the modified TE-B: Insert the USIM card; Plug in the USB cable into TE-B;...
  • Page 22 NB-IoT Module Series Conduct power consumption tests in different operation modes. Figure 10: TE-B Wiring Diagram BC680Z-EU_TE-B_User_Guide 21 / 22...
  • Page 23: Appendix References

    NB-IoT Module Series Appendix References Table 5: Related Documents Document Name [1] Quectel_BC680Z-EU_Hardware_Design Table 6: Terms and Abbreviations Abbreviation Description Bits Per Second Direct Current DFOTA Delta Firmware Upgrade Over-the-Air Ground GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System Low-dropout Regulator NB-IoT Narrowband Internet of Things Radio Frequency Sub Miniature Version A Short Message Service...