Module GSM LTE NB IoT EGPRS GNSS - u-GSM shield v2.19 BG96 - for Arduino and Raspberry Pi - u.FL connector

Description

The module working withArduino,Raspberry Pi (version 3B+, 3B, 2B, B+ and A+)andthe BeagleBone Black, which enables communication in the standard of GSM, LTE.  It allows forvoice calls, sending SMS messages. The better signal and accuracy is provided bythe GNSS modulewith support forGPS and GLONASS satellites. On the board are: connector forSIM card, powering module for battery LiPol andRESET button. It has connectors ofu.FL antennas for GSM and GNSS. The module supports GNSS antenna -  active and passive.

 

The distribution of elements on the u-uGSM shield board.

 

Specification

• Driver: Quectel BG96
• Supported standards: GSM / LTE / NB-IoT / EGPRS / GNSS
• Frequency: 800 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
• FDD LTE: B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / B5 / B8 / B12 / B13 / B18 / B19 / B20 / B26 / B28
• TDD LTE: B39 (category M1 only)
• Speeds:
  • CAT M1: up to max. 300 KB/sec (DL), max. 375 Kbit/s (UL)
  • NB-IoT: up to max. 32 Kbit/s (DL), max. 70 Kb/s
  • EDGE/GPRS: up to max. 296 Kbit/s (DL), max. 236.8 Kbps (UL) / max. 107 Kbit/s (DL), max 85.6 Kbps (UL)
• GNSS: Galileo, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou/Compass, QZSS
• Nano SIM / micro SIM connector
• The u.FL antenna connectors
• The built-in USB to UART converter (USB connector can be used to power the module)
• Automatic selection of logic levels from 3 V to 5 V
• The Reset button
• It works withArduino,Raspberry PiandBeagleBone Black, along with sample codes of the manufacturer
• Two mounting holes with the diameter: 2.5 mm
• Board sizes: 45 x 27 mm

 

Detailed module description can be found in the user guide in the firstandsecond part and onthe website of the manufacturer.

 

Pins

 

Pin Description STS The status pin. RI The Output Ring Indicator. GND The ground of the system. VCC Input/output of 4 V, internally connected to a Li-Pol + pad. VIN 5 V Input for Li-Pol charger. VUSB The 5 V output. ENA The activation pin is activated by the high status. RST Reset is activated by the high status. TX Communication is via the serial interface. RX Communication is via the serial interface.   The connection to the Arduino

The system works with Arduino Uno using the following pins:

 

Pin Arduino Description GSM RX D3 Communication via the serial interface. GSM TX D2 Communication via the serial interface. RESET D6 System reset of GSM. Ena D7 The supply voltage control of the GSM system (On/Off). VIN (5 V LiPol) 5 V

Power supply of 5 V. Details of the connection, in case of LiPol battery, are available in the manufacturer's manual.

GND

GND The ground of the system.

STATUS

D5 The status pin.

 

Connection to the Raspberry Pi

The module has special, breakable connectors that allow you to connect directly attached to the GPIO connectors of the Raspberry Pi or BeagleBone Black.

To start the module with the Raspberry Pi, you must perform the following connections:

 

Pin RPi Description GSM RX 10

Communication via the serial interface (not connectedin the USB communication).

GSM TX 08

Communication via the serial interface (not connectedin the USB communication).

RESET 18 System reset of GSM. ON / OFF 16 The supply voltage control of the GSM system (On/Off). VIN (5 V LiPol) 02/04 The supply voltage of 5 V.

GND

04/14 The ground of the system. STATUS 12 The status output.

 

Useful links

• The manufacturer's website
• User manual 1
• User manual 2 - connection to the Raspberry Pi
• User guide 3 - connecting with the BeagleBone Black
• Presentation of the modules of the u-GSM
• Documentation of the module Quectel B96