Embedded Planet EpConnected Asset Betriebshandbuch

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epConnected Asset

4G LTE-M Cellular Modem + GNSS Tracking, Bluetooth, & Sensors

Product User Manual

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About This Manual

The epConnected Asset User Manual provides detailed information encompassing the design,

description, and integration of the epConnected Asset device. For elaboration on drawings, software, or other

specific product details there may be other sources of information to which this document points as reference.

For the latest documentation, including document & certification updates, please always refer to the Embedded

Planet documentation page: https://www.embeddedplanet.com/product-documentation

Product Web Page

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

 
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Contents 
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................... 4 
Orderable Part Numbers ..................................................................................................................................5 
Additional Resources .........................................................................................................................................5 
Feature Callouts ................................................................................................................................................6 
1. Feature Callouts | Connectors / Interfaces...................................................................................................6 
2. Feature Callouts | Key Board Components (Top) ..........................................................................................7 
3. Feature Callouts | Key Board Components (Bottom) ......................................................................................8 
Block Diagram ....................................................................................................................................................9 
Device Specifications ........................................................................................................................................10 
Chronos Module................................................................................................................................................ 11 
MCU ................................................................................................................................................................... 11 
Sensors .............................................................................................................................................................12 
1. Sensors | 3-Axis Accelerometer (U15)..............................................................................................................12 
2. Sensors | 6-Axis IMU (U6) ..................................................................................................................................13 
3. Sensors | 9-Axis IMU (U7) ................................................................................................................................. 14 
4. Sensors | Barometer / Altimeter (U8)..............................................................................................................15 
5. Sensors | Temperature & Humidity (U14) ........................................................................................................16 
Indicators..........................................................................................................................................................17 
1. Indicators | RGB LED .........................................................................................................................................17 
2. Indicators | Battery Status LEDs ..................................................................................................................17 
Memory .............................................................................................................................................................18 
Power ................................................................................................................................................................18 
1. Power | Battery.................................................................................................................................................18 
2. Power | Battery Charging ............................................................................................................................19 
3. Power | Battery Monitor ...............................................................................................................................19 
4. Power | USB Connector ................................................................................................................................19 
5. Power | Battery Connector .........................................................................................................................20 
6. Power | nRF52840 Power Control ................................................................................................................20 
7. Power | Sensor Power Control....................................................................................................................20 
8. Power | Chronos Power Control ..................................................................................................................21 
9. Power | Power Tree......................................................................................................................................21 
Programming, Debugging, & Development......................................................................................................21 
Pinouts .............................................................................................................................................................22 
1.MCU Pinout.......................................................................................................................................................22 
2. Mini-Tectonic Edge™ Pinout ........................................................................................................................24 
3. Expansion Header Pinout (J5).....................................................................................................................25 
Antennae .........................................................................................................................................................26 
1. Antennae | Cellular Antenna .........................................................................................................................26 
2. Antennae | GNSS Antenna...........................................................................................................................27 
Electrical Specifications...................................................................................................................................27 
1. Absolute Maximum & Minimum Ratings...........................................................................................................27 
2. Recommended Operating Conditions ........................................................................................................27 
Mechanical Specifications................................................................................................................................28 
1. Physical Parameters ........................................................................................................................................28 
2. Mechanical Drawings...................................................................................................................................28 

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17.3. Environmental Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 33

18. Regulatory Information ...................................................................................................................................33

18.1. Cellular Certifications..................................................................................................................................... 33

18.2. RoHS Compliance ......................................................................................................................................... 33

18.3. Interferance Statement..............................................................................................................................34

18.4. FCC and ISED Compliance ...........................................................................................................................34

18.5. Wireless Notice............................................................................................................................................34

18.6. Antenna Notice: FCC ...................................................................................................................................35

18.7. Antenna Notice: ISED ...................................................................................................................................35

18.8. End-Product Labeling Requirements ..........................................................................................................36

18.9. FCC Additional Testing, Part 15 Subpart B Disclaimer.................................................................................36

19. Revision History ................................................................................................................................................37

Table 1 –Part Number Configurator.......................................................................................................................................5

Table 2 - Board connectors.....................................................................................................................................................6

Table 3 –Key board components ...........................................................................................................................................7

Table 4 –Key Board Components (Bottom) ...........................................................................................................................8

Table 5 –Device specifications .............................................................................................................................................10

Table 6 –RGB LED pin details ...............................................................................................................................................17

Table 7 –MCU Pinout ...........................................................................................................................................................22

Table 8 –Mini-tectonic edge™ pinout..................................................................................................................................24

Table 9 –Mini-Tectonic Edge™ Resistor options..................................................................................................................25

Table 10 –Expansion Header pinout ....................................................................................................................................25

Table 11 –Absolute maximum & minimums........................................................................................................................27

Table 12 –Recommended operating conditions..................................................................................................................27

Table 13 –Physical parameters ............................................................................................................................................28

Table 14 –Environmental specifications ..............................................................................................................................33

Table 15 –FCC max gain by band..........................................................................................................................................35

Table 16 –ISED max gain by band ........................................................................................................................................35

Table 17 –revision history....................................................................................................................................................37

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1. Introduction

The epConnected Asset is a GNSS asset tracker with cellular connectivity designed as part of Embedded Planet’s

epConnect ecosystem. The epConnected Asset takes advantage of the 4G LTE CAT M1 cellular connection and GNSS

capability provided by Embedded Planet’s Chronos module. An onboard MCU provides the processing control to

leverage the attached Chronos module & on-board sensors. Device sensors include a barometer/altimeter, a 3-axis

accelerometer, a 6-axis IMU, and a 9-axis IMU. An ultra-low power timer is present to enable long battery life

applications. Rechargeable LiPo battery compatibility is also supported. Acquired data can be stored in the provided

on-board flash memory. Data can be transferred over the cellular connection hosted by the Chronos module,

through the Bluetooth connection of the MCU, or via USB. A micro-B USB connector is present for battery charging

& 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.

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2. Orderable Part Numbers

This table shows the flexibility of possible device configurations. Availability of specific configurations is

contingent on current stocking & ordering conditions. Please contact Embedded Planet sales to ask about a

configuration not found in the Embedded Planet shop: sales@embeddedplanet.com. The Embedded Planet shop is

hosted at shop.embeddedplanet.com.

TABLE 1 –PART NUMBER CONFIGURATOR

Option

Designator

Description

Battery Connector

None

JST S2B-PH-SM4-TB(LF)(SN)

Battery Charger

None

L42

Lithium 4.2V

USB Connector

None

USB Micro-B

Flash Memory

None

16MB

Inertial Measurement

None

3-axis accelerometer

3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope

3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, 3-axis

magnetometer

Barometer

None

MPL3115A2

Temperature/Humidity

None

Si7021-A20

Low-power Timer

None

TPL5110

GNSS

None

GNSS

Cellular

None

4G LTE CAT M1

An example configuration for the epConnected Asset device is 281B-NL42B163NNNGM1 as shown above. For

ordering, please refer to the details on the Embedded Planet shop website for confirmation on configuration

specifics: https://shop.embeddedplanet.com

3. 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

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4. Feature Callouts

4.1. Feature Callouts | Connectors / Interfaces

TABLE 2 - BOARD CONNECTORS

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Enfora Enabler-G Kurzanleitung zur Einrichtung

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Zhone 6310 Bedienungsanleitung

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Paradyne Hotwire 7976 Bedienungsanleitung

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US Robotics 3453C Bedienungsanleitung

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MaxTech Plug & Play Internal Voice/FAX/Data/SVD... Bedienungsanleitung

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Zte MF823 Bedienungsanleitung

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Four-Faith F1403 Bedienungsanleitung

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