AnyNet 3G-AA click (for United States)
PID: MIKROE-3145
Weight: 27 g
AnyNet 3G-AA click is a cellular to AWS gateway device, which provides developers
with the complete solution for various IoT applications, by using the AWS IoT and Cloud
Storage services for the data storage, analyzing and processing. AnyNet click board™
provides a secure connection with the AWS over the air (OTA), by utilizing the Quectel
UG95-AA 3G module, offering UMTS/HSPA coverage for the North American
region, Eseye ES4623 embedded SIM card, that can work with all the major cellular
operators within the NA region. The AnyNet 3G click can be used as an AWS IoT button
with almost no configuration.
AnyNet 3G-AA click comes supplied with the start-up package - free activation through
the AWS, unique ID number of the embedded SIM card and six-month cellular
connectivity services of up to 5000 messages to the AWS cloud. With the AnyNet 3G
click, users get the unique level of integration with the AWS IoT services.
Note: Before the purchase of AnyNet 3G click, please contact Eseye and check for the
coverage and support of embedded SIM cards from your local provider. Opening an
AWS account and subscribing to Eseye marketplace is mandatory to work with this click
board.
The antenna is sold separately.
The Click board™ comes supplied with the start-up package - free activation through
the AWS, unique ID number of the embedded sim card and a six-month cellular
connectivity services of up to 5000 messages to the AWS cloud. With the AnyNet 3G
click board™, users get the unique level of integration with the AWS IoT services.
How does it work?
The cellular connection is established through the Quectel UG95-AA 3G module,
offering UMTS/HSPA coverage for the North America region, and the embedded sim card by
Eseye company used to communicate with the AWS. The additional onboard Microchip MCU
contains the firmware used to interface the UG95-AA module to UART, providing users with
easy to use end-point AT commands. UART communication speed is set to 9600 bps. To
initiate the communication, several simple AT command strings should be transmitted to the
UART pins of the click board. All the information about how to use AT commands can be found
in the AT commands reference.
AnyNet 3G click requires both 3.3V and 5V power supply pins from the mikroBUS™ to operate.
The 5V rail is used to power up the Quectel UG95 module itself through the LVD regulator,
while the 3.3V rail is used for powering up the rest of the circuitry.
There are four LEDs used to display the connection status. Before the connection and
communication with the AWS is possible, the setup procedure must be followed. For detailed
step by step information, refer to the setup manual.
After the successful connection to the AWS and successful exchange of the certificates,
the serial interface can be used to publish messages on the AWS IoT service console.
AWS also provides data analysis and processing, as well as cloud storage capabilities.
IoT Button
The click board™ has the IoT Button feature - a pin routed to the INT pin of the
mikroBUS™ Setting this pin to a HIGH logic level is considered as IoT Button press.
AWS IoT gateway recognizes three types of messages: short press, long press
anddouble click.
The AWS IoT Button pin is based on the Amazon Dash Button hardware. The
functionality of this pin is designed for developers to get started with AWS IoT, AWS
Lambda, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon SNS, and many other Amazon Web Services.
IoT Button pin can be coded in cloud service to perform various tasks, such as remote
control for Netflix, a switch for Philips Hue light bulb, a check-in/check-out device for
Airbnb guests and so on. It can also be integrated with the third-party APIs like Twitter,
Facebook, Twilio, Slack or even custom applications.
Future firmware updates are provided by the Eseye company over the air. The updates
may include additional functionality and improved stability. For any additional technical
questions regarding the firmware on this module, contact Eseye technical support.
The AnyNet 3G-AA click features
Connects development projects through the 3G cellular networks in the North America
region and securely sends data to the AWS account.
Supplied with a start-up package, including FREE Activation through AWS and a six-month
cellular connectivity service of up to 5,000 messages onto the AWS Cloud.
Provides security features for developers to remotely and securely activate, authenticate and
certify the prototype device Over-the-Air directly from the AWS Cloud.
Instantly meets Cloud security rules and gives immediate scalability as projects grow.
Gives unique levels of integration with AWS IoT and reduces or removes ongoing developer
and infrastructure costs with AWS resources e.g. AWS IoT Gateway and Cloud Storage and
Analytics.
Bills data sent from the device (Thing) to the AWS Cloud as messaging through AWS
Marketplace.
Eseye support
Use this link to find out how to sign up for the AnyNet Secure Cellular Connectivity
through AWS Marketplace.
To create an AWS account you'll also need instructions.
Use this pdf manual to learn how to create your AWS AnyNet Secure Connected Thing.
Specifications
Type
GSM
Applications
The main purpose of this Click board™ is to provide a secure and
reliable connection with the AWS cloud computing services.
On-board
modules
3G UMTS/HSPA Quectel UG95-AA module, from Quectel; Eseye
ES4623 embedded SIM card; PIC18F67J11 MCU, a
microcontroller unit from Microchip
Key Features
3G UMTS/HSPA Quectel UG95 cellular modem offering 3G
connectivity within the NA region, AnyNet chip SIM onboard, UART
interface, SMA antenna connector, provides secure connection to
the AWS
Interface
GPIO,UART
Input Voltage
3.3V,5V
Click board
size
L (57.15 x 25.4 mm)
Pinout diagram
This table shows how the pinout on AnyNet 3G click corresponds to the pinout on the
mikroBUS™ socket (the latter shown in the two middle columns).
Notes
Pin
Pin
Notes
Analog IN
AN
1
AN
PWM
16
DTR
DTR handshake
input
Sleep mode
SLP
2
RST
INT
15
IOT
IoT button pin
DSR handshake
output
DSR
3
CS
RX
14
TX
UART transmit
NC
4
SCK
TX
13
RX
UART receive
NC
5
MISO
SCL
12
NC
NC
6
MOSI
SDA
11
NC
Power supply
+3.3V
7
3.3V
5V
10
+5V
Power supply
Ground
GND
8
GND
GND
9
GND
Ground
Note: AN, SLP, DSR and DTR pins are currently not supported in the click firmware
and are intended for future development. For additional questions, please
contact Eseye support.
Onboard settings and indicators
Label
Name
Default
Description
PWR
Power LED
-
Power indication LED. Lights green when the
power supply is established properly.
NET
NET LED
-
Flashing red – The module is attempting to
connect to the network and Service.
SIGNAL
KEY
AWS
Signal LED
KEY LED
AWS LED
-
Solid blue – The module has registered on the
GSM network.
-
Solid orange – The AnyNet Secure SIM card has
received the Certificate and other security
material from AWS.
-
Solid green – The module has established an
end to end connection into the AWS IoT
Platform.
Software support
We provide a library for the AnyNet 3G Click on our LibStock page, as well as a demo
application (example), developed using MikroElektronika compilers. The demo can run
on all the main MikroElektronika development boards.
Library Description
The library is composed of driver and API layers both available from user space. Lower
driver layer carries generic AT command parser, API layer carries simplified userfriendly function calls.
Key functions
api_anynet3g_queryICCID- Provides ICC ID necessary for registration
api_anynet3g_checkStateAWS- Returns the current state of the module
api_anynet3g_openTopicAWS- Opens Topic
Examples descriptions
The example shows how to properly initialize module and use API function calls. All
information from the module is logged using UART so two UART modules are
necessary for the example. In case that your system has only one UART module,
Software UART is also usable for data logging. Also, it is necessary to have an account
on Amazon for successful testing.
void applicationTask()
{
// MODULE INIT
anynet3g_cmdSingle( "AT" );
api_anynet3g_firmwareID();
api_anynet3g_queryICCID();
api_anynet3g_checkStateAWS( _ANYNET3G_GET );
// OPEN TOPIC 0 AND PUBLISH
api_anynet3g_openTopicAWS( _ANYNET3G_SET, &_MY_TOPIC[0] );
api_anynet3g_publishTopicAWS( _ANYNET3G_SET, &_MIKROE[0] );
}
Other mikroE Libraries used in the example:
UART
Conversions
C_String
Additional notes and information
Depending on the development board you are using, you may need USB UART
click, USB UART 2 click or RS232 click to connect to your PC, for development systems
with no UART to USB interface available on the board. The terminal available in all
Mikroelektronika compilers, or any other terminal application of your choice, can be
used to read the message.
mikroSDK
This click board is supported with mikroSDK - MikroElektronika Software Development
Kit. To ensure proper operation of mikroSDK compliant click board demo applications,
mikroSDK should be downloaded from the LibStock and installed for the compiler you
are using.
For more information about mikroSDK, visit the official page.
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