SparkFun MicroMod Asset Tracker Carrier Board (SARA-R510AWS)

Description

The SARA-R5 module on the board supports the AWS IoT ExpressLink AT command set, which aims to make the app developer’s life easy.

The SparkFun MicroMod Asset Tracker Carrier Board (SARA-R510AWS) is built around AWS IoT ExpressLink.

The Asset Tracker Carrier Board has an integrated ICM-20948 Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for Nine Degree-Of-Freedom orientation and movement detection. Want to send a message if your asset is moved? The Asset Tracker can do that! The board also has a built-in digital microphone and so can send an alert as soon as a noise is detected too.

The SparkFun Asset Tracker Carrier Board has a built-in micro-SD card socket for data logging as well as a SIM card port and an LTE antenna. 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.

You can find AWS IoT ExpressLink examples on GitHub to run on the MicroMod processor.

The Asset Tracker will work with any of our MicroMod Processor Boards, but because it 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 our Hookup Guide for further details. To run through the Getting Started guide the kit also includes a MicroMod Update Tool.

IMPORTANT: This board does NOT come with a SIM card. One will need to be purchased separately.

Specification

u-blox SARA-R510-AWS module for secure multi-regional AWS IoT Core access
Please check that your service provider offers LTE-M coverage for your area before purchasing
1x MicroMod Update Tool included to communicate directly with the u-blox SARA-R510AWS module.
Nano SIM socket
ICM-20948 Inertial Measurement Unit for 9-Degree Of Freedom orientation and movement detection
“Wake On Motion” is supported
The IMU is located in the center of the board for easy frame-of-reference
Digital microphone (SPH0641) for noise detection
micro-SD socket for data logging
Can be powered by one of our rechargeable LiPo batteries
Includes both a LiPo battery charger (MCP73831) and a battery fuel gauge (MAX17048)
Separate, robust SMA connections for LTE and GNSS antennas
Switchable 3.3V power for an active GNSS antenna
USB-C connectivity
Qwiic (I2C) connector
LED indicators for:
Power (VIN and 3.3V)
SARA-R5 on
Network indicator
GNSS timing pulse (1PPS)
3.3V breakout pins for:
SARA on
Network indicator
GNSS timing pulse (1PPS)
I2C bus
SPI bus
D0, D1, A0, A1 PWM0, PWM1
SARA I2C
RTC backup battery