SparkFun AWS IoT ExpressLink SARA-R5 Starter Kit V2

The AWS IoT ExpressLink SARA-R5 Starter Kit provides everything you need to connect a device to AWS IoT Core over a cellular LTE-M network. 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.

Built around AWS IoT ExpressLink, the Starter Kit V2 offers AWS IoT Core access with a Hologram SIM card for global use already inserted in the slot. The kit includes a SARA-R5 module mounted on a SparkFun MicroMod Asset Tracker Carrier Board into which a SparkFun MicroMod processor board can be inserted, allowing the module to be used with many different microprocessors. An ESP32 Processor Board is included in the kit allowing to run examples or demo applications.

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.

Note: Our partner, u-blox, will continue to enhance the firmware for this product. To support this effort, SparkFun will provide u-blox the contact information for customers who purchase this kit to contact you for firmware feedback.

Includes:

• 1x MicroMod Asset Tracker Carrier Board
• 1x MicroMod Update Tool
• 1x ESP32 Processor Board
• 1x Hologram SIM card
• 1x LTE antenna

Features:

• 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
  • â��Wake On Motionâ�� 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

Documents:

MicroMod Asset Tracker Carrier Documentation:

• Schematic
• Eagle Files
• Board Dimensions
• Arduino Library
• GitHub Hardware Repo

AWS IoT ExpressLink Documentation:

• AWS IoT ExpressLink Website
• AWS IoT ExpressLink FAQ
• AWS IoT ExpressLink SARA-R5 Starter Kit V1 Product Page
• AWS IoT ExpressLink Documentation
• AWS IoT ExpressLink Programmers Guide
• AWS IoT ExpressLink Example Code

u-blox SARA-R5 LTE-M Module Documentation:

• u-blox SARA-R5 AWS IoT ExpressLink Getting Started Guide
• AWS Partner Device Catalog Listing
• Datasheet (SARA-R5)
• Firmware Update App Note

MicroMod Documentation:

• Getting Started with MicroMod
• Designing with MicroMod
• MicroMod Info Page
• MicroMod Forums

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