Evolve
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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.
The following table outlines the capabilities of the device.
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
Evolve is compatible with the following sensor modules.
The following connectivity options work with Evolve.
Evolve's stock firmware supports the following communication protocols. You can develop custom firmware to add more.
This table shows the mechanical properties of the device.
Mounting Style
Screw-mount (PCB model) Magnetic (Enclosured model)
Dimensions
∅66 x 22.5d mm
Weight
< 50g excluding enclosure and batteries
Environmental Conditions refer to the physical and atmospheric conditions surrounding the device.
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
This table indicates the electrical specifications of the device.
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
This table lists the communication options of the device.
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
This table explains the function and electrical characteristics of each pin or terminal on the device.
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
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.