M5Stack IoT Base with CAT-M Module
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M5Stack IoT Base with CAT-M Module
IoT BASE Cat-M is a functional base designed for IoT data transmission. The internal 'SIM7080G' module supports both 'CAT-M' and 'NB-IoT' modes with global coverage. This functional base includes I2C + UART + GPIO + RS485 + Battery-power ports, with rich expansion options. As well as to support common industrial protocols such as Modbus. Suitable for remote control, remote monitoring, and remote medical applications.
Product Features
- Module Solution: SIM7080G
- Cat-M & NB-IoT modes with Global Coverage
- UART interface/ AT command control
- Global Version/ multi-band support
- Card slot: MicroSIM
- Antenna: external
SMAantenna - Module certifications: Softbank/Telec/RoHS/REACH/JATE/Docomo/KDDI/RCM/CE(RED)/GCF
- Deutsche Telekom/FCC/PTCRB/AT&T/Verizon/T-Mobile/US Cellular/IC
- IoT Base expansion ports:
- 1x PWR485 (RS485 + DC12V INPUT)
- 1x DC power jack
- 1x I2C
- 1x GPIO
- 1x UART
- 1x Battery Expansion Interface
Include
- 1x IoT BASE Cat-M
- 1x SMA Antenna
- 1x 12V DC Power Adapter
- 1x VH-3.96-2P terminal
- 1x VH-3.96-4P terminal
- 1x Guide rail mount base plate
- 2x M3*28 Screws
- 1x M3 Hex key
Application
- Remote Control/Data Collection
- Data transmission
Specifications
| Specifications | Parameters |
|---|---|
| Communication module | SIM7080G, communication interface: UART baud 115200 8N1 |
| Support CAT-M band | B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B14/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26 /B27/B28/B66/B85 |
| Support CAT-NB frequency band | B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28 /B66/B71/B85 |
| Cat-M uplink and downlink speed | Uplink: 1119Kbps Downlink: 589Kbps |
| NB-IoT uplink and downlink speed | Uplink: 150Kbps Downlink: 136Kbps |
| RF Power Class | Class 5 (Typ. 21dbm) |
| Card slot specifications | MicroSIM |
| Support protocol: | TCP/UDP/HTTP/HTTPS/TLS/DTLS/PING/LWM2M/COAP/MQTT and other communication protocols |
| Working current | 42mA (DC interface 12V input, when the device is connected to the network) |
| Interface specifications | I2C/GPIO/UART(HY2.0-4P) RS485(VH-3.96-4P) DC interface (round hole DC-IN-TH_DC-0440-2.5A-2.0) Lithium battery interface (VH-3.96-2P) |
| Net weight (module) | 29.4g |
| Gross weight | 153.6g |
| Product size | 80 * 54 * 33mm |
| Packing size | 98 * 106 * 57mm |
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