Gigabit ethernet + LTE Cat. 4 cellular communication module
100Mbs/1Gbps Ethernet module with a LTE Cat. 4 cellular modem for BLOX platform
Description
The CB-0210 module adds both cellular connectivity and gigabit ethernet to the BLOX platform with the combination of a 100Mbps/1Gbps ethernet port and an LTE Cat. 4 modem. It makes the module ideal for projects where cellular communication and gigabit ethernet network are required.
This module needs a SIM card, follow the how to install the SIM card to install the SIM card.
Block diagram
Above is the block diagram of the communication module. The module has one RJ45 socket with build-in magnetics.
There are also 2 status LEDs available:
- Link status - Green LED
- Activity status - Orange LED
The module has an internal mPCIe modem which connect to the BLOX. On the field side, there are 2 SMA connectors for the antennas.
Connections
P1 port
The P1 port is a standard RJ45 socket
| Pin# | Pin Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TxRx A + | Bi-directional pair A + |
| 2 | TxRx A - | Bi-directional pair A - |
| 3 | TxRx B + | Bi-directional pair B + |
| 4 | TxRx C + | Bi-directional pair C + |
| 5 | TxRx C - | Bi-directional pair C - |
| 6 | TxRx B - | Bi-directional pair B - |
| 7 | TxRx D + | Bi-directional pair D + |
| 8 | TxRx D - | Bi-directional pair D - |
P2 Port
The P2 port SMA connector is used for the main LTE antenna.
P3 Port
The P3 port SMA connector is used for the GNSS antenna.