The PCTEL Wireless Sensor Core (WSC) is a versatile Industrial IoT (IIoT) product line designed to monitor various physical conditions and provide multi-radio connectivity options. This flexibility makes it suitable for a wide range of industrial applications.

• • Processor & Memory:

    • Equipped with a Cortex M4F 32-bit application processor featuring 1MB flash memory and 256KB RAM.
    • Includes 4MB of external flash memory for additional storage needs.

  • Connectivity Options:

    • Supports multiple radio connectivity options, including Cellular Cat M1/NB-IoT, LoRa, Bluetooth® 5, NFC, and 802.15.4.

  • Integrated Sensors:

    • Relative humidity and temperature sensors.
    • 6-axis or 9-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for motion detection.
    • Sensors for gas detection, air quality monitoring, pressure measurement, magnetic field detection, range finding, and sound monitoring.

  • Additional Features:

    • Includes a GPS receiver integrated into the cellular radio.
    • Features an LED indicator for status monitoring.
    • Provides a card edge connector offering interfaces for external SPI and I2C devices, GPIO pins, an ADC channel, I2S, QSPI, and USB.
    • Supports programming and debugging through UART and SWD interfaces.

• Multi-Radio Connectivity: The WSC’s support for various radio technologies allows for flexible integration into diverse network infrastructures.

• Comprehensive Sensor Suite: With a wide array of integrated sensors, the WSC can monitor multiple environmental and physical parameters simultaneously.

• Flexible Integration: The card edge connector facilitates easy expansion and customization, enabling integration with additional external devices and interfaces.

• Transportation: Monitoring vehicle dynamics, environmental conditions, and location tracking to enhance safety and efficiency.

• Utilities: Assessing environmental parameters and equipment status to ensure reliable operation and maintenance of utility services.

• Industrial Process Automation: Collecting data on machinery performance and environmental conditions to optimize industrial processes and maintenance schedules.

The PCTEL Wireless Sensor Core offers a robust and adaptable solution for various industrial IoT applications, providing reliable monitoring and data collection to support informed decision-making and operational excellence.