Particle One40x Tracking System Instruction Manual

Particle ONE40X Tracking System

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The Tracker One is a ready-to-go Tracker SoM carrier board with optional weatherproof enclosure. It is used with other equipment, such as on a truck. It is not a portable device.

•  Ready to go with IP67-rated enclosure.
•  GNSS Antenna Onboard: convenient high-gain GNSS antenna for easy access to GNSS signals.
•  Flexible Power Supply: easily add asset tracking to most devices. A wide 6-30V power supply copes with most power delivery systems. Also accepts 5V supply via USB-C. LiPo battery connector, charge LED, backup battery for GPS. Supports up to 90V when connecting directly to the carrier board.
•  High‐precision Thermistor with accuracy to 1%.
•  Extensible: IP67-rated M8 connector includes CAN Bus, UART, GPIO, and power for simple expansion.
•  USB‐C for flashing, debugging and power with higher charging rates than Micro-USB or for use without an internal battery.
•  RGB LED for use as both a user-configurable device as well as Particle status information.

Block Diagram

Description

(Different models have different corresponding Cellular module models. Another model is T523M)

The IP67 M8, 8-pin, male pins with threaded barrel connector are accessible from the outside of the enclosure. View as looking into the M8 connector on the outside of the enclosure.
Note:
Version 003 and earlier of this datasheet had a different pin numbering for M8 connector that didn’t match the connector manufacturer’s numbering. Only the numbering has changed; the function of the pin at a given location is unchanged and the change should not affect existing designs.

1. MCU GPIO is limited to 3.3V maximum.
2. CAN Bus specifications can be found in the Tracker SoM datasheet.CAN Bus termination is provided on the carrier board.
3. 6.0 to 30 VDC at 2A when using the M8 connector. 6.0 – 90 VDC at 2A when connecting directly to the board.
4. 5V, 400 mA maximum. Controlled by the CAN_PWR GPIO.

The connector on the carrier board itself is is a JST B8B-PH-SM4- TB(LF)(SN), 8-position, 2mm pitch, male pins, shrouded. The mating connector is the JST PHR-8. The female sockets are available plain, with leads, and in pre-manufactured ribbon cable formats.

Additional Peripherals

Note:

While the USER button exists inside the Tracker One, the Tracker One is a sealed unit and opening it will void the warranty and may affect certifications, thus it is not practical to use. It can be used with the Tracker Carrier Board.

Powering the Tracker Carrier Board

There are several options for powering the carrier board: The MCU USB connector (USB-C). If using a laptop with a USB-A to USB-C cable and a 500 mA USB port, you should also use the LiPo battery. With an Vtrue USB-C port and cable, or a 2A tablet charger, you can power only by USB.
The VIN connector (6 to 30 VDC at 2A on the M8 connector, or 6 to 90 VDC at 2A to the B8B-PH connector on the board). This is useful with an external power supply. The LiPo connector. This is typically used with a LiPo battery.

USB connectors

There are two USB connectors on the carrier board, however you most commonly will only use the MCU USB connector. The MCU USB connector is connected to the nRF52 MCU and can be used for Serial debugging, flashing code, and setup by USB. It can also power the AssetTracker SoM. If using a laptop with a 500 mA USB port, you should also use the LiPo battery. With a 2A tablet charger, you can power only by USB. The GNSS USB connector is connected to the u-blox NEO-M8U GNSS. It can be used for firmware upgrades or with the u-blox u-center application.

LED Indicators

The RGB LED default behavior is:

•  Red breathing: Attempting to connect to the cellular network
• Yellow breathing: Connecting to the cloud, weaker cellular signal
•  Green breathing: Connecting to the cloud, good cellular signal
• Yellow solid: Connected to the cloud, weaker cellular signal
•  Green solid: Connected to the cloud, good cellular signal

Alternatively, the LED can be configured to the typical Particle color scheme (blinking green, blinking cyan, breathing cyan) via device or cloud configuration. Custom device firmware can provide other color schemes if desired.
The CHRG LED indicates the charge status:

•  Off: Not charging or no power
• On: Charging
•  Blinking: Charge fault
•  Flickering: No battery

The GNSS LED indicates the GNSS fix status:

•  Off: GNSS is powered off.
•  Blinking (1 Hz): Attempting to get a GNSS fix
•  On: Has a GNSS fix.

Tracker One Schematics

Will be provided at a later date.

Peripheral Details
Thermistor
The Tracker Carrier Board contains a 100K NTC thermistor, connected to A0. It is a Panasonic ERT-J1VR104FM connected high-side.

It can be read using the getTemperature() API.

Mechanical specifications

Dimensions and weight

Weight will be provided at a later date.

Case Dimensions (mm):

Bottom:

Maximum Carrier Board Dimensions (mm):

Note: The Tracker Carrier Board has a smaller bottom tab to provide space for the M8 connector.

Product Handling

ESD Precautions
The Tracker SoM contains highly sensitive electronic circuitry and is an Electrostatic Sensitive Device (ESD). Handling an module without proper ESD protection may destroy or damage it permanently. Proper ESD handling and packaging procedures must be applied throughout the processing, handling and operation of any application that incorporates the module. ESD precautions should be implemented on the application board where the B series is mounted. Failure to observe these precautions can result in severe damage to the module!

Disposal

This device must be treated as Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) when disposed of. Any WEEE marked waste products must not be mixed with general household waste, but kept separate for the treatment, recovery and recycling of the materials used. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling; please take all WEEE marked waste to your Local Authority Civic waste site, where it will be accepted free of charge. If all consumers dispose of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment correctly, they will be helping to save valuable resources and preventing any potential negative effects upon human health and the environment of any hazardous materials that the waste may contain.

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS

Ordering Information

Revision history

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1.  This device may not cause harmful interference, and|
2.  this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
   This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

To comply with FCC’s RF radiation exposure limits for general population/uncontrolled exposure, this device must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons.

WARNING:

Any changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

IC:
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this device may not cause interference. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

CAUTION
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard; Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion;
Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas. A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.