Mini GSM/GPRS GPS Breakout SIM808
Overview
This board based on the latest SIMCOM SIM808 GSM/GPS module, it offers cellular GSM and GPRS data along with GPS technology for satellite navigation.
The board features ultra-low power consumption in sleep mode, giving the project incredibly long standby times. Furthermore there's an onboard battery charging circuit that can be used with LiPo batteries.
The GPS receiver is incredibly sensitive with 22 tracking and 66 acquisition channels, and also supports assisted-GPS (A-GPS) for indoor localisation. The board is controlled by AT command via UART and supports 3.3V and 5V logical level. It comes with a mini GPS and GSM antenna, however a battery is optional.
The board uses the 2G (not 3G or LTE) GSM networks.
Features
Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900MHz
GPRS multi-slot class12 connectivity: max. 85.6kbps(down-load/up-load)
GPRS mobile station class B
Controlled by AT Command (3GPP TS 27.007, 27.005 and SIMCOM enhanced AT Commands)
Supports charging control for Li-Ion battery
Supports Real Time Clock
Supply voltage range 3.4V ~ 4.4V
Integrated GPS/CNSS and supports A-GPS
Supports 3.0V to 5.0V logic level
Low power consumption, 1mA in sleep mode
Supports GPS NMEA protocol
Compact size 27mm x 46mm x 10mm
Standard SIM Card
GPS Specifications
Receiver channels: 22 tracking / 66 acquisition
Coarse/Acquisition code: GPS L1
Tracking sensitivity: -165dBm
Cold start time: 30s (typ.)
Hot start time: 1s (typ.)
Warm start time: 28s (typ.)
Horizontal position accuracy: < 2.5m CEP
Power consumption - Acquisition: 42mA
Power consumption - Continuous tracking: 24mA
Update rate: 5Hz
Functional Block
GPS Antenna: this is an uFL GPS antenna connector. You can connect either passive or active GPS antenna to it. Active GPS antenna runs at 2.8V voltage.
MicroUSB: the charging interface for Li-Ion battery, of input voltage range from 5V to 7V.
Power Button: this is the hard power switch for the module. When the module is power up, you can turn on or turn off the module by pressing the button for 2s.
Net Indicator: Red LED, it will tell the what status is about the module linking to network. It can be turned off by LEDs_EN jumper pad.
Status Indicator: Green LED, it will tell whether the module is on, light when the module is running. It can be turned off by LEDs_EN jumper pad.
Li-ion Battery: this is power supply for the module, input voltage is from 3.4V to 4.4V. It uses the JST-2.0mm connector, that make it convenient to connect to 3.7V Li-Po Battery.
GSM Antenna: this is an uFL GSM antenna connector, just connect it to a GSM antenna for receiving GSM signal.
SIM - Card Holder: SIM card holder for standard SIM card
Pin Definitions
| **Name** | **I/O** | **Description** | **Note** |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAT | Power input / output | 3.4V - 4.4V DC | |
| GND | Power ground / logic ground | ||
| VIO | I | Logic level reference | 3.0V - 5.0V DC |
| DTR | I | Wake up pin for module in sleep mode | |
| PWR | O | Power switch | Low level pulse |
| RI | O | Event/ message pin | |
| TXD | O | Transmit data | UART output from SIM808 |
| RXD | I | Receive data | UART Input to SIM808 |
| RST | I | Module rest |
Indicator LEDs
| **Indicator LEDs** | **Status** | **Behavior** |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Status (Green) | Off | SIM808 is not running |
| On | SIM808 is running | |
| Network Status (Red) | Off | SIM808 is not running |
| 64ms on/ 800ms Off | SIM808 not registered to the network | |
| 64ms On/ 3000ms Off | SIM808 registered to the network | |
| 64ms On/ 300ms Off | PPP GPRS communication is established |
Usage
Related Product
The module comes with a mini GPS and GSM antenna, but not includes Li-Po battery. In addition, to use this module, you still need a unlock SIM-Card that supports GPRS service.
- 3.7 V Li-ion Battery
- SIM-Card
- USB to UART Tool
Reference Circuit
Getting Started with AT Command
The module is controlled by AT command via serial port, here we use Arduino as USB to serial tool. Upload the following code to Arduino and open the serial monitor. If you use other USB to serial tools, you can use AT Command Tester or SSCOM32 to test AT commands.
// this sketch is used for testing LoNet with Arduino
// Connect VIO to +5V
// Connect GND to Ground
// Connect RX (data into SIM808) to Digital 11
// Connect TX (data out from SIM808) to Digital 10
#include <SoftwareSerial.h>
SoftwareSerial mySerial(10, 11); // RX, TX
void setup()
{
// Open serial communications and wait for port to open:
Serial.begin(9600);
mySerial.begin(9600);
}
void loop() // run over and over
{
if (mySerial.available())
Serial.write(mySerial.read());
if (Serial.available())
{
while(Serial.available())
{
mySerial.write(Serial.read());
}
mySerial.println();
}
}
```
#### Set Baud and Enable Charging Function
It is recommended to execute this process when first time to use the module. In the Serial Monitor columns of following tables, input of AT commands are in back, module returns values are in orange.
<table cellpadding="0">
<tr>
<th scope="col" width="50"> Serial Monitor
</th>
<th scope="col" width="100"> Description
</th></tr>
<tr>
<td> AT
<span style="color: rgb(242,133,0)">OK</span> </td>
<td> Send command “AT” to synchronize baud rate. Serial port of module is by default set at auto-baud mode, and in this mode, it will not output any indications when the module is on.
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td> AT+IPR=9600
<span style="color: rgb(242,133,0)">OK</span></td>
<td> Set baud rate at 9600bps, supports baud rate from 1200bps to 115200bps.
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td> AT+ECHARGE=1
<span style="color: rgb(242,133,0)">OK</span></td>
<td> Send command “AT+ECHARGE=1” to enable battery charging function. By default the charging function is closed.
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td> AT&W
<span style="color: rgb(242,133,0)">OK</span></td>
<td> Save parameter setting.
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td> AT+CPOWD=1
<span style="color: rgb(242,133,0)">NORMAL POWER DOWN</span></td>
<td>Power down the module.
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td> <span style="color: rgb(242,133,0)">RDY
+CFUN: 1
GPS Ready
+CPIN: READY
Call Ready
SMS Ready</span></td>
<td>Turn on the module again by the power button, it will response status about GPS and GSM.
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td> AT+CBC
<span style="color: rgb(242,133,0)"> +CBC: 1,96,4175
OK</span></td>
<td>Inquire charging status and remaining battery capacity.
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td> AT+CSQ
<span style="color: rgb(242,133,0)"> +CSQ: 14,0
OK</span></td>
<td>Inquire GSM signal quality.
</td></tr>
</table>
#### Get location with GPS
<table cellpadding="0">
<tr>
<th scope="col" width="11"> Serial Monitor
</th>
<th scope="col" width="700"> Description
</th></tr>
<tr>
<td> AT+CGPSPWR=1
<span style="color: rgb(242,133,0)">OK</span> </td>
<td> Open GPS
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td> AT+CGPSSTATUS?
<span style="color: rgb(242,133,0)"> +CGPSSTATUS: Location Not Fix
OK</span></td>
<td> Read GPS fix status, “Location Not Fix” means that positioning is not successful. For the first time to start, it will take at least 30s. _**GPS must be tested by the window or outdoor.**_
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td> AT+CGPSSTATUS?
<span style="color: rgb(242,133,0)"> +CGPSSTATUS: Location 3D Fix
OK</span></td>
<td> GPS has fixed with 3D status.
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td> AT+CGPSINF=0
<span style="color: rgb(242,133,0)"> +CGPSINF:
0,2234.931817,11357.122485,
92.461185,20141031041141.000,
88,12,0.000000,0.000000 </span></td>
<td> Get the current GPS location information. Parameters formate: <mode>, <altitude>, <longitude>, <UTC time>, <TTFF>, <num>, <speed>, <course>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td> AT+CGPSOUT=32
<span style="color: rgb(242,133,0)">OK
$GPRMC,043326.000,A,
2234.9414,N,11357.1187,E,
0.000,143.69,311014,,,A*50 </span></td>
<td> Read NMEA $GPRMC data, of which, “2234.9414 N, 11357.1187 E” is the location coordinates. For more details about NMEA sentences, [check this site](http://www.gpsinformation.org/dale/nmea.htm).
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td> AT+CGPSRST=0
<span style="color: rgb(242,133,0)"> OK</span></td>
<td>Reset GPS in Cold Start Mode.
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td> AT+CGPSRST=1
<span style="color: rgb(242,133,0)"> OK</span></td>
<td>Reset GPS in Hot Start Mode.
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td> AT+CGPSPWR=0
<span style="color: rgb(242,133,0)"> OK</span></td>
<td>Close GPS.
</td></tr>
</table>
## Resource
- **[PDF]** [LoNet_DesignSchematic](https://files.seeedstudio.com/wiki/Mini-GSM-GPRS-GPS-Breakout-SIM808/res/LoNet_DesignSchematic.pdf)
- **[PDF]** [SIM800_ATCommand_Manual](https://files.seeedstudio.com/wiki/Mini-GSM-GPRS-GPS-Breakout-SIM808/res/SIM800_ATCommand_Manual_V1.02.pdf)
- **[PDF]** [SIM808_HardwareDesign_Manual](https://files.seeedstudio.com/wiki/Mini-GSM-GPRS-GPS-Breakout-SIM808/res/SIM808_Hardware_Design_V1.00.pdf)
- **[PDF]** [SIM808_GPSApplication_Note](https://files.seeedstudio.com/wiki/Mini-GSM-GPRS-GPS-Breakout-SIM808/res/SIM808_GPS_Application_Note_V1.00.pdf)
- **[Library]** [GPRS_Shield library on gitHub](https://github.com/Seeed-Studio/GPRS_Shield_Suli)
- **[Library]** [Adafruit_FONA_Library](https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_FONA_Library/)
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