RAK12500 WisBlock GNSS Location Module

Thank you for choosing RAK12500 WisBlock GNSS Location Module in your awesome IoT Project! 🎉 To help you get started, we have provided you with all the necessary documentation for your product.

• RAK12500 Quick Start Guide
• Datasheet
• WisBlock Quick Start Guide
• WisBlock Source Code Repository
• RAK12500 GNSS Location Module 3D Model
• 24-Pin Male Connector 3D File
• WisBlock Sensor Tutorial

Examples:

For All WisBlock Core Modules:

• Sample Code: GNSS Location using I2C
• Sample Code: GNSS Location using UART

Product Description

The RAK12500 WisBlock GNSS Location Module is designed to be part of a production-ready IoT solution in a modular way and must be combined with a WisBlock Core and a Base module.

The RAK12500 uses the u-blox ZOE-M8Q module. It supports a wide variety of satellite data protocols such as GPS, GLONASS, QZSS, and BeiDou. This ensures the retrieval of precise location data. The module features exceptional performance, high sensitivity, and minimal acquisition time. A very suitable module for your low-power IoT solution needs.

Product Features

• Module Specification

  • Uses the very accurate GNSS Module: u-blox ZOE-M8Q chip
  • Location Accuracy of ±2.5 meter
  • Velocity Accuracy of ±0.05 m/s
  • GPS, GLONASS, QZSS, and BeiDou Satellite support
  • Serial and I2C communication to WisBlock Core support
  • 10 Hz Update Rate
  • 29 seconds Location Fix from Cold Start, 1 second from Hot Start
  • Operating Voltage: 3.3 V
  • Operating Current: < 15 µA
  • Chipset: u-blox ZOE-M8Q

• Size

  • Module Size: 10 mm x 23 mm

Prerequisites

To use the RAK12500 WisBlock GNSS Location Module, you need a Wisblock Base to plug the module in. The Wisblock Base provides power supply to the RAK12500 GNSS Location Module. Also, you need a WisBlock Core to control your module.

warning

Make sure to fix the module with the matching screws to ensure intact placement and connection.