Evolve

A new version of Evolve is coming soon! Please note that the current version will be deprecated, so stay tuned for updates and details on the latest features and improvements.

Evolve is a highly customizable, compact, energy-efficient data collection solution. It features modular sensor ports for customizing the device to specific measurement needs and an M.2 connectivity port for flexible connectivity options. In addition, the device can be powered by various sources, such as industrial batteries or a solar panel, making it a versatile choice for remote sensing applications.

Evolve Front View

Technical Specifications

The following table outlines the capabilities of the device.

Property	Value
Sensor port	12P Modular sensor port with I2C, SPI, analog, and digital pins
Expansion port	10P Flat cable port with I2C, analog, and digital lines
Wireless connectivity	M.2 Key-E Socket for type 2230-XX-E modules
Onboard sensors	Optional on-board accelerometer 3-Axis angle detection, vibration measurement Free-fall, tap, and double-tap detection Internal temperature measurement
Memory	Encrypted system configuration 2.000 point telemetry history with timestamp
Microcontroller	STM32 L4 Series ultra-low-power MCU 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 80MHz, 256KB ROM, 64KB RAM
Power options	DC 3.3V-4.5V Battery input 1-Cell Li-Ion, Li-Po, Li-FePO4, and LiSoCl2 compatible Optional Solar panel input with MPPT power harvester Optional USB-C Power input with battery charging
Antenna	On-board multiband antenna (698 - 8000 MHz) (Requires matching network adjustment according to the application)
LEDs	Status and optional battery charge LEDs
User input	Shared on-board button and expansion port button input Optional tap and double-tap detection

Compatible Sensor Modules

Evolve is compatible with the following sensor modules.

CO2 RHT ModuleEnvironmental ModuleHall Effect ModuleI2C Adapter ModuleIrradiance ModulePositioning ModulePresence ModuleRTD Module

Compatible Connectivity Modules

The following connectivity options work with Evolve.

M.2 BLE 802.15.4 ModuleM.2 CAT-M NB-IoT ModuleM.2 Developer ModuleM.2 LoRa ModuleM.2 WiFi Module

Communication Protocols

Evolve's stock firmware supports the following communication protocols. You can develop custom firmware to add more.

CoAPLoRaWANMatterMQTT

Physical Properties

This table shows the mechanical properties of the device.

Property	Value
Mounting Style	Screw-mount (PCB model) Magnetic (Enclosured model)
Dimensions	∅66 x 22.5d mm
Weight	< 50g excluding enclosure and batteries

Environmental Conditions

Environmental Conditions refer to the physical and atmospheric conditions surrounding the device.

Property	Value
Operating Ambient Temperature	0°C…+60°C
Relative Humidity	0°C…+30°C: 80% +30°C…+60°C: 50%
Pollution Degree	PD2
Altitude	< 2000m AMSL
Vibration (5 ≤ f ≤ 9 Hz)	1,75 mm amplitude sinus 3,5 mm amplitude random
Vibration (9 ≤ f ≤ 150 Hz)	0,5 g acceleration sinus 1,0 g acceleration random
Storage	-20°C…+60°C 10%…90% rH

Electrical Characteristics

This table indicates the electrical specifications of the device.

Property	Value
Power Input	DC 3.3V - 5.5V
Sleep Current	< 1uA
Operating Current	< 30 mA + Sensor and wireless module consumptions
Low Voltage Shutdown	Configurable from 2.5V to 3.0V

Connectivity Options

This table lists the communication options of the device.

Property	Value
Sensor Connector	12P Sensor Connector: 1.8V / 3.3V Power Domain, SPI, I2C, Int, Analog In, PWM
Expansion Port	10P FPC Port: Battery power, 1.8V / 3.3V Power domain, I2C, Analog In, PWM (shared with on-board LED), Int (shared with onboard button)
Connectivity Socket	PCIe M.2 Key E Socket: 3.3V Power domain, 1.8V I/O, USART, SPI

Pin Description

This table explains the function and electrical characteristics of each pin or terminal on the device.

Pin	Type	Function	Description
M-01	Com	I2C SDA	I2C Serial data line (1.8V)
M-02	Com	I2C SCL	I2C Serial clock output (1.8V)
M-03	Com	SPI CS	SPI active-low chip select output (1.8V)
M-04	Input	IRQ Input	Active-low interrupt input (1.8V)
M-05	Input	Analog Input	Analog Input (0-1.8V)
M-06	Input	GPIO	GPIO (1.8V)
M-07	Power	+3.3V	Supply voltage output (3.3V)
M-08	Power	+1.8V	Supply voltage output (1.8V)
M-09	Power	GND	Ground
M-10	Com	SPI SCLK	SPI Data clock output (1.8V)
M-11	Power	SPI MOSI	SPI Data output (1.8V)
M-12	Com	SPI MISO	SPI Data input (1.8V)
P-01	Output	PWM	PWM Output (1.8V) / Indicator LED shared
P-02	Input	IRQ Input	Active low Interrupt Input (1.8V) / Onboard button shared
P-03	Com	I2C SDA	I2C Serial data line (1.8V)
P-04	Com	I2C SCL	I2C Serial clock output (1.8V)
P-05	Power	GND	Ground / RFU
P-06	Input	Analog Input	Analog Input (0 - 1.8V)
P-07	Power	GND	Ground
P-08	Power	+1.8V	Supply voltage output (1.8V)
P-09	Power	+3.3V	Supply voltage output (3.3V)
P-10	Power	+BAT	Battery Input / Output (3.3V - 5.5V)
SW-1	SWD	RESET	Programmer SWD nRESET
SW-2	SWD	SWDIO	Programmer SWD SWDIO
SW-3	SWD	SWCLK	Programmer SWD SWCLK
SW-4	SWD	GND	Programmer GND
SW-5	SWD	VBAT	Programmer VCC, shared with VBAT (3.3V - 5.5V)
PW-1	Power	GND	Solar panel ground
PW-2	Power	+SLR	Solar panel input (+18V Max)
PW-3	Power	+BAT	Battery input (3.3V - 5.5V)
PW-4	Power	GND	Battery ground

Libraries and Samples

Some of our devices come with firmware that automatically utilizes the module without requiring any coding. For development kits or further customization, you may choose to use the following libraries and samples to create a custom application.

LIS3DH IMU