TRACKER ONE(005) 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. Highprecision Thermistor with accuracy to 1%. Extensible: IP67-rated M8 connector includes CAN Bus, UART, GPIO, and power for simple expansion. USBC 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) Num ID Description J1 Power and I/O connector LiPo Connector MCU USB-C RGB Status LED USER User Button GNSS LED GNSS Status LED RESET RESET Button MODE MODE button 10 CHRG LiPo charge status LED NFC JTAG/SWD debugging connector for nRF52 MCU 13 GNSS USB u-blox GNSS USB connection (Micro USB) GNSS Antenna Tracker SoM (on back side) Power and I/O Connector (M8) M8 Pin Function Function Function I/O Color CAN_P VIN3 CAN_N GND Analog A3 GPIO D3 IO1 White Serial1 RX Wire3 SDA GPIO D8 IO1 Green Serial1 TX Wire3 SCL GPIO D9 IO1 Brown CAN_5V4 CAN_PWR O Orange IO2 Yellow I Red IO2 Blue Black 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 14 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 The IP67 M8, 8-pin, male pins with threaded barrel connector is 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. 1MCU GPIO is limited to 3.3V maximum. 2CAN Bus specifications can be found in the Tracker SoM datasheet. CAN Bus termination is provided on the carrier board. 36.0 to 30 VDC at 2A when using the M8 connector. 6.0 - 90 VDC at 2A when connecting directly to the board. 45V, 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. PHR8 Pin M8 Pin Function Color 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 1 7 6 5 4 VIN Red CAN_P Yellow CAN_N Blue CAN_5V Orange TX_SCL_D9 Brown TX_SDA_D8 Green PHR8 Pin M8 Pin Function Color 7 8 3 8 A3 White GND Black Additional Peripherals Signal Device OS Description THERM A0 NTC Thermistor USER A1 USER button GNSS_LOCK A2 GNSS lock indicator GPIO1 A3 GPIO on power and I/O connector MCU TX TX MCU serial TX, GPIO D9, Wire3 SCL MCU RX RX MCU serial RX, GPIO D8, Wire3 SDA 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 true 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 Parameter Value Units Width 88 mm Length (case only) 146 mm Length (including M8 connector) 154 mm Thickness Weight 33 mm g 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 SKU Description Packaging ONE402M Tracker One LTE M1/2G (NorAm), [x1]
Each ONE523M Tracker One LTE CAT1/3G/2G (Europe), [x1] Each TCAR Tracker Carrier Board, [x1]
Each Revision history Revision Date Author Comments pre1 20 Apr 2020 RK Preview Release1 Revision Date Author Comments pre2 12 May 2020 RK Added partial dimensions 001 29 Jun 2020 RK First release 002 30 Jun 2020 RK CAN 5V is limited to 400 mA, not 500 mA 003 16 Jul 2020 RK Corrected M8 pinouts 004 06 Aug 2020 RK Corrected M8 pin numbering 005 09 Aug 2020 RK Updated VIN voltages FCC:
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 FCCs 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 users 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. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes:
l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, except tested built-in radios. Cet appareil et son antenne ne doivent pas tre situs ou fonctionner en conjonction avec une autre antenne ou un autre metteur, exception faites des radios intgres qui ont t testes. 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. Cet quipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC tablies pour un environnement non contrl. Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. CAUTION Riskofexplosionifbatteryisreplacedbyanincorrecttype. Replacementofabatterywithanincorrecttypethatcandefeatasafeguard;
Disposalofabatteryintofireorahotoven,ormechanicallycrushingorcuttingofabattery, thatcanresultinanexplosion;
Leavingabatteryinanextremelyhightemperaturesurroundingenvironmentthatcanresult inanexplosionortheleakageofflammableliquidorgas. Abatterysubjectedtoextremelylowairpressurethatmayresultinanexplosionorthe leakageofflammableliquidorgas.