The RAK5860 WisBlock NB-IoT & LTE-M Module adds cellular IoT connectivity and GNSS positioning to a WisBlock system.
Based on the Quectel BG77 modem, the RAK5860 supports LTE Cat M1 (LTE-M) and LTE Cat NB2 (NB-IoT) connectivity, making it suitable for remote monitoring, telemetry and other IoT applications requiring cellular communication.
Integrated GNSS provides GPS and GLONASS positioning for location-aware applications, while power to the module can be controlled by the WisBlock Core MCU to help reduce power consumption when cellular connectivity is not required.
The module communicates with the WisBlock Core over a serial connection and can be configured using the Quectel AT command interface.
KEY FEATURES
LTE-M Connectivity – supports LTE Cat M1 for cellular IoT applications
NB-IoT Connectivity – supports LTE Cat NB2
Quectel BG77 Modem – cellular IoT modem with LTE and GNSS capabilities
Integrated GNSS – supports GPS and GLONASS positioning
External Antennas – iPEX connections for LTE and GPS antennas
Nano SIM & eSIM Options – flexible cellular provisioning options
Power Consumption Control – module power supply can be controlled by the WisBlock Core MCU
AT Command Interface – programmable using the Quectel AT command set
WisBlock Integration – designed for use with compatible WisBlock Base and Core modules
IDEAL FOR
Remote monitoring and telemetry
Cellular IoT devices
Environmental monitoring
Asset and equipment monitoring
Location-aware IoT applications
Industrial IoT and M2M systems
Low-power cellular applications
Deployments requiring LTE-M or NB-IoT connectivity
