Microstack GPS Accessory Module Board

e14-publisher — Fri, 05 May 2023 15:51:48 GMT

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Microstack GPS Accessory Module Board

Manufactured By:element14

Part Number:MICROSTACK GPS

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MICROSTACK is a framework of cross platform accessories that add functions to your designs through the use of cross platform module boards and platform specific adapter boards. Adapters to various platforms, starting with Raspberry Pi, add a common physical interface for connecting Microstack accessory module boards that are reuseable between designs and platforms.

MICROSTACK GPS features the L80 ultra slim POT(Patch on Top) module with an embedded 15x15mm patch antenna, this MICROSTACK module adds GPS positioning functions to all platforms compatible with the Microstack framework. This space-saving design makes L80 become the perpect module for the miniature devices. Adopted by LCC package and integrated with patch antenna, L80 has exceptional performance both in acquisition and tracking.

Combining advanced AGPS called EASY (Embedded Assist System) and proven AlwaysLocate technology, L80 achieves the highest performance and fully meets the industrial standard. EASY technology ensures L80 can calculate and predict orbits automatically using the ephemeris data (up to 3 days) stored in internal flash memory, so L80 can fix position quickly even at indoor signal levels with low power consumption. With AlwaysLocate technology, L80 can adaptively adjust the on/off time to achieve balance between positioning accuracy and power consumption according to the environmental and motion conditions.

L80 supports automatic antenna switching function. It can achieve the switching between internal patch antenna and external active antenna. Moreover, it keeps positioning during the switching process. With its tiny design, high precision and sensitivity, L80 is perfectly suitable for a broad range of M2M applications such as portable device, automotive, personal tracking, security and industrial PDA, especially suitable for special applications, like GPS mouse and OBD.

Key Applications:

Asset tracking
High accuracy, remote time synchronisation
Location aware services
Geofencing
Position data logging

Features

Low power (Acquisition mode 25mA, Tracking 20mA, down to 3mA with AlwaysLocate™ mode)
Short time to fix
Embedded, high sensitivity internal patch antenna
Optional, external antenna connection
Pulse per second (PPS) signal for precision timing
High sensitivity receiver with AntiJamming
DGPS, SBAS (WASS,EGNOS/MSAS/GAGAN) compatible
Built in, self containted data logging
Programmable automatic wake/sleep periods
AlwaysLocate™ mode for automatic sleep during inactivity, and wake on movement to save power
Can be used with Microstack™ adapter baseboards, including Raspberry Pi®
Can be used directly in breadboards, prototyping and custom designs

Technical Specifications:

Power 2.8V to 4.3V
Acquisition mode 25mA
Tracking mode 20mA
AlwaysLocate™ mode 3mA
Update interval 1Hz up to 10Hz
Operating Temp 40° to 85°
1575.42 MHz receiver — 22 Channel Tracking, 66 Channel Acquisition
Max altitude 18km
Typical PPS accuracy <15ns li=""> Serial interface, 4800bps to 115200bps, 9600 by default

Ships With

Microstack GPS Module

Required Tools

Accessory Tools

Documents

Product Brief/Fact sheet

Quectel L80 GPS Module Presentation (pdf)

Microstack GPS (pdf)

FAQs

Can I directly interface the Microstack GPS module to connect and work with Raspberry Pi?

No. Microstck boards do not interface directly with a SBC platform but through a base board like the MICROSTACK adapter board.

How can I use the built-in logging of the Microstack GPS?

The GPS unit can log data to its internal memory without the host computer running using the LOCUS logging system.

How can I use the LOCUS logging system?

Please refer to this document at: http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/1860443.pdf For instance The following Microstack™ Node Python functions provide a very
easy way to use LOCUS logging:
>>> gps.locus_query() # Query the status of the LOCUS logger
>>> gps.locus_start() # Start the logger
>>> gps.locus_stop() # Stop the logger
>>> gps.locus_erase() # Erase all data items in the log
>>> gps.locus_query_data() # Return a list of data items in
the logger

Where can I get related software?

Please refer to this document at: http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/1860443.pdf For instance To install the Microstack™ Node libraries for Python 3, in a terminal, type the following command: sudo aptget install python3microstacknode. To install the gpsd standard tools enter the following command in a terminal: sudo aptget install gpsd gpsdclients pythongps.

Where can I find the example programs?

With downloading and installing the related software, the example programs are installed too.

How can I visualize it log data( points) in a file?

There are lots of programs that use gpx track logs. You can visualise it easily by uploading the test.gpx file to GPS Visualizer at http://www.gpsvisualizer.com

Tags: L80, AGPS, internal antenna, element14, prototyping, framework, mcu, GPS POT (Patch on Top) module, microstack, daughter_addon_boards, development_platforms_kits

Microstack GPS Accessory Module Board

e14-publisher — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 23:24:35 GMT

Revision 3 posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 12/16/2021 11:24:35 PM

Microstack GPS Accessory Module Board

Manufactured By:element14

Part Number:MICROSTACK GPS

Buy Now

Key Applications:

Asset tracking
High accuracy, remote time synchronisation
Location aware services
Geofencing
Position data logging

Features

Low power (Acquisition mode 25mA, Tracking 20mA, down to 3mA with AlwaysLocate™ mode)
Short time to fix
Embedded, high sensitivity internal patch antenna
Optional, external antenna connection
Pulse per second (PPS) signal for precision timing
High sensitivity receiver with AntiJamming
DGPS, SBAS (WASS,EGNOS/MSAS/GAGAN) compatible
Built in, self containted data logging
Programmable automatic wake/sleep periods
AlwaysLocate™ mode for automatic sleep during inactivity, and wake on movement to save power
Can be used with Microstack™ adapter baseboards, including Raspberry Pi®
Can be used directly in breadboards, prototyping and custom designs

Technical Specifications:

Power 2.8V to 4.3V
Acquisition mode 25mA
Tracking mode 20mA
AlwaysLocate™ mode 3mA
Update interval 1Hz up to 10Hz
Operating Temp 40° to 85°
1575.42 MHz receiver — 22 Channel Tracking, 66 Channel Acquisition
Max altitude 18km
Typical PPS accuracy <15ns li=""> Serial interface, 4800bps to 115200bps, 9600 by default

Ships With

Microstack GPS Module

Required Tools

Accessory Tools

Documents

Product Brief/Fact sheet

Quectel L80 GPS Module Presentation (pdf)

Microstack GPS (pdf)

FAQs

Can I directly interface the Microstack GPS module to connect and work with Raspberry Pi?

No. Microstck boards do not interface directly with a SBC platform but through a base board like the MICROSTACK adapter board.

How can I use the built-in logging of the Microstack GPS?

The GPS unit can log data to its internal memory without the host computer running using the LOCUS logging system.

How can I use the LOCUS logging system?

Where can I get related software?

Where can I find the example programs?

With downloading and installing the related software, the example programs are installed too.

How can I visualize it log data( points) in a file?

There are lots of programs that use gpx track logs. You can visualise it easily by uploading the test.gpx file to GPS Visualizer at http://www.gpsvisualizer.com

Tags: L80, AGPS, internal antenna, element14, prototyping, framework, mcu, GPS POT (Patch on Top) module, microstack, daughter_addon_boards, development_platforms_kits

Microstack GPS Accessory Module Board

e14-publisher — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 03:11:16 GMT

Revision 2 posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 12/16/2021 3:11:16 AM

Microstack GPS Accessory Module Board

Manufactured By:element14

Part Number:MICROSTACK GPS

Buy Now

Key Applications:

Asset tracking
High accuracy, remote time synchronisation
Location aware services
Geofencing
Position data logging

Features

Low power (Acquisition mode 25mA, Tracking 20mA, down to 3mA with AlwaysLocate™ mode)
Short time to fix
Embedded, high sensitivity internal patch antenna
Optional, external antenna connection
Pulse per second (PPS) signal for precision timing
High sensitivity receiver with AntiJamming
DGPS, SBAS (WASS,EGNOS/MSAS/GAGAN) compatible
Built in, self containted data logging
Programmable automatic wake/sleep periods
AlwaysLocate™ mode for automatic sleep during inactivity, and wake on movement to save power
Can be used with Microstack™ adapter baseboards, including Raspberry Pi®
Can be used directly in breadboards, prototyping and custom designs

Technical Specifications:

Power 2.8V to 4.3V
Acquisition mode 25mA
Tracking mode 20mA
AlwaysLocate™ mode 3mA
Update interval 1Hz up to 10Hz
Operating Temp 40° to 85°
1575.42 MHz receiver — 22 Channel Tracking, 66 Channel Acquisition
Max altitude 18km
Typical PPS accuracy <15ns li=""> Serial interface, 4800bps to 115200bps, 9600 by default

Ships With

Microstack GPS Module

Required Tools

Accessory Tools

Documents

Product Brief/Fact sheet

Quectel L80 GPS Module Presentation (pdf)

Microstack GPS (pdf)

FAQs

Can I directly interface the Microstack GPS module to connect and work with Raspberry Pi?

No. Microstck boards do not interface directly with a SBC platform but through a base board like the MICROSTACK adapter board.

How can I use the built-in logging of the Microstack GPS?

The GPS unit can log data to its internal memory without the host computer running using the LOCUS logging system.

How can I use the LOCUS logging system?

Where can I get related software?

Where can I find the example programs?

With downloading and installing the related software, the example programs are installed too.

How can I visualize it log data( points) in a file?

There are lots of programs that use gpx track logs. You can visualise it easily by uploading the test.gpx file to GPS Visualizer at http://www.gpsvisualizer.com

Tags: L80, AGPS, internal antenna, element14, prototyping, framework, mcu, GPS POT (Patch on Top) module, microstack, daughter_addon_boards, development_platforms_kits

Microstack GPS Accessory Module Board

e14-publisher — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:17:15 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 10/18/2021 8:17:15 PM

Microstack GPS Accessory Module Board

Manufactured By:element14

Part Number:MICROSTACK GPS

Buy Now

Key Applications:

Asset tracking
High accuracy, remote time synchronisation
Location aware services
Geofencing
Position data logging

Features

Low power (Acquisition mode 25mA, Tracking 20mA, down to 3mA with AlwaysLocate™ mode)
Short time to fix
Embedded, high sensitivity internal patch antenna
Optional, external antenna connection
Pulse per second (PPS) signal for precision timing
High sensitivity receiver with AntiJamming
DGPS, SBAS (WASS,EGNOS/MSAS/GAGAN) compatible
Built in, self containted data logging
Programmable automatic wake/sleep periods
AlwaysLocate™ mode for automatic sleep during inactivity, and wake on movement to save power
Can be used with Microstack™ adapter baseboards, including Raspberry Pi®
Can be used directly in breadboards, prototyping and custom designs

Technical Specifications:

Power 2.8V to 4.3V
Acquisition mode 25mA
Tracking mode 20mA
AlwaysLocate™ mode 3mA
Update interval 1Hz up to 10Hz
Operating Temp 40° to 85°
1575.42 MHz receiver — 22 Channel Tracking, 66 Channel Acquisition
Max altitude 18km
Typical PPS accuracy <15ns li=""> Serial interface, 4800bps to 115200bps, 9600 by default

Ships With

Microstack GPS Module

Required Tools

Accessory Tools

Documents

Product Brief/Fact sheet

Quectel L80 GPS Module Presentation (pdf)

Microstack GPS (pdf)

FAQs

Can I directly interface the Microstack GPS module to connect and work with Raspberry Pi?

No. Microstck boards do not interface directly with a SBC platform but through a base board like the MICROSTACK adapter board.

How can I use the built-in logging of the Microstack GPS?

The GPS unit can log data to its internal memory without the host computer running using the LOCUS logging system.

How can I use the LOCUS logging system?

Where can I get related software?

Where can I find the example programs?

With downloading and installing the related software, the example programs are installed too.

How can I visualize it log data( points) in a file?

There are lots of programs that use gpx track logs. You can visualise it easily by uploading the test.gpx file to GPS Visualizer at http://www.gpsvisualizer.com

Tags: L80, AGPS, internal antenna, element14, prototyping, framework, mcu, GPS POT (Patch on Top) module, microstack, daughter_addon_boards, development_platforms_kits