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

Package Inclusion

• 1pc RAK12500
  
• 1pc GPS Antenna

Documentation

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

Examples:

For All WisBlock Core Modules:

• Sample Code: GNSS Location using I2C(opens new window)
• Sample Code: GNSS Location using UART

Tutorials

• WisBlock Starter Kit and RAK Edge Gateway Complete LoRaWAN Guide
• Installation of Board Support Package in Arduino IDE
• The Icing on the Cake: A Template to Innovate Custom IoT Applications with RAKwireless and Datacake
• RAK12500: A GNSS Module that talks to every satellite in sight