Product Description
The RAK12500 WisBlock GNSS/GPS Location Module is based on the u-blox ZOE-M8Q and designed to be part of a production-ready IoT solution in a modular way. It must be combined with a WisBlock Core and a Base module to work as an LPWAN tracker device.
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
Key Features
- 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
- Module Size: 10 mm x 23 mm
Specifications:
| Module Name |
GNSS GPS Location Module u-blox ZOE-M8Q (RAK12500) |
| Chipset |
u-blox ZOE-M8Q |
| GNSS Support |
GPS, GLONASS, QZSS, BeiDou |
| Location Accuracy |
±2.5 m |
| Velocity Accuracy |
±0.05 m/s |
| Update Rate |
Up to 10 Hz |
| Cold Start Time |
~29 s |
| Hot Start Time |
~1 s |
| Communication Interface |
UART (Serial), I2C |
| Operating Voltage |
3.3 V |
| Operating Current |
< 15 µA (low-power mode) |
| Antenna |
External GPS antenna (u.FL/MHF connector) |
| Operating Temperature |
−40 °C to +85 °C |
| Module Size |
10 mm × 23 mm |
| Application |
IoT tracking, LPWAN tracker, WisBlock system |
| Required Components |
WisBlock Core and Base module |
| Package Includes |
RAK12500 module + GPS antenna |
