Description

The RAK10700 WisBlock GNSS Tracker for LoRaWAN is a GNSS Tracker device with a GNSS modem. It is built with the WisBlock modules providing LPWAN and BLE communication using the nRF52 MCU and SX1262 LoRa transceiver of the RAK4631 Core module. It includes the RAK12500 GNSS location module with the u-blox ZOE-M8Q chip, the RAK1906 environment sensor with the Bosch BME680 sensor, and the RAK1904 with an ST LIS3DH 3-axis acceleration sensor.

It is a feature-packed tracker device for featured applications development. This device can be used as a quick prototyping tool for Internet-of-Things (IoT) and LoRaWAN Integration. The GNSS Tracker is perfect for IoT applications such as asset tracking, smart vehicle management, and location-based services.

Features

Supports sleep mode, low power consumption.

Built-in LIS3DH - digital motion sensor, which has dynamic user selectable full scales of ±2g/±4g/±8g/±18g and is capable of measuring accelerations with output data rates from 1 Hz to 5 kHz.

Environment sensor: Built-in Bosch BME680 air quality sensor

GNSS location sensor: u-blox ZOE-M8Q

LoRaWAN 1.0.2 Standard support - ABP or OTAA mode.

LoRa P2P support.

LoRa, BLE, and GPS antenna are integrated inside the casing.

Micro USB for configuration and charging of the battery

Supports global license-free frequency band: RU864, IN865, EU868, RU864, US915, AU915, KR920, and AS923.

Mechanical Characteristics

Dimensions: 95 mm (W) x 65 mm (L) x 58 mm (H)

Weight: approximately 7.45 oz (211.2 g) without battery

Material thickness: 3 mm

Pole and wall-mounting: 60~75 mm pole diameter

Logo customization possibility

Optional openings for N-type antenna and external components with a gland

Flashing the Updated Firmware over USB

1. Download the latest firmware into a folder on your computer.
2. Download the firmware update into the same folder.
3. Open a command prompt in the same folder.
4. Connect the WisBlock GNSS Tracker over USB to the computer.
5. Get the COM port the GNSS Tracker is using, e.g. COM19.
6. Flash the new firmware with the command adafruit-nrfutil dfu serial --package LPWAN-Tracker-Latest.zip -p COM19 -b 115200.

#Flashing the Updated Firmware over BLE

#Using WisBlock Toolbox (Android Only)

1. Download the latest firmware into a folder on your computer.
2. Copy the firmware into a folder of your Android phone.
3. Install WisBlock Toolbox (opens new window)on your Android phone.
4. In the WisBlock Toolbox, open the DFU application.
5. Connect over BLE to the GNSS Tracker.
6. Select the firmware file on the Android device.
7. Push UPLOAD to start flashing the new firmware.

#Using nRF Connect (Available for Android and iOS)

1. Download the latest firmware into a folder on your computer.
2. Copy the firmware into a folder of your Android phone.
3. Install the nRF Connect on your phone.
   • Android nRF Connect(opens new window)
   • iOS nRF Connect(opens new window)
4. In the nRF Connect, connect to the GNSS Tracker.
5. Click the DFU button in the top right of the screen.
6. Select the firmware file on the Android device.
7. The upload will start automatically.

#Creating Your Own GNSS Tracker Firmware

Build your own GNSS Tracker firmware with our open-source code available on the Github Repo (opens new window). You can find their projects for both Arduino IDE and PlatformIO. The sources in the two projects are identical.

You can extend the functionality of the GNSS Tracker by using these sources. You can write, as well, your own GNSS Tracker application based on these sources.

Note 1: If a non-rechargable battery is used with WisBlock Base Board it has to be unplugged before connecting the USB cable to the port on the board in order to configure the device. Not doing so might damage the battery and board and can cause fire.

Note 2: The product is delivered without a battery. You need to buy a matching battery and connect it to the Tracker for LoRaWAN.

Useful Link: 

GNSS Tracker V1.0.1

Firmware Updater