Fortebit POL-2G Polaris Vehicle IoT Platform

Fortebit POL-2G Polaris Vehicle IoT Platform is designed to function as a GPS/GLONASS vehicle tracker and is available with a 2G modem. This platform is a Python-programmable open IoT platform that is ready to connect to the Cloud with just a few lines of code. Polaris is also 100% Arduino compatible. The POL-2G is designed with features like geofencing, real-time tracking, analog sensors, external commands, audio, and SMS. Fortebit POL-2G Polaris Vehicle IoT Platform is the evolution of the OpenTracker open-source vehicle tracker board, which Fortebit developed in 2014. This versatile product is expandable to include functionalities such as OLED displays, buttons, UV sensors, motor control, and motion sensors.

Features

  • Wireless interfaces
    • 2G modem (Quectel M95 – Quad-band GSM/GPRS Modem)
    • GPS/GLONASS receiver
  • Connectors and interfaces
    • 2 SMA antenna connectors (GSM, GPS)
    • Socket for micro-SIM (modem)
    • Micro USB device port for MCU diagnostics/programming
    • Standard SWD debug header for MCU
    • Main power supply and I/O connector (2 x 6 pins, Micro-FIT type)
    • MikroBUS slot
    • Generic purpose expansion connector
    • LiPo battery connector
  • Power supplies
    • 8VDC to 36VDC main power input  (2A maximum), compatible with 12V/24V systems/vehicles
    • 3.6VDC to 4.2VDC backup battery input for rechargeable Lithium cells
    • Internal 3.3V and 5V supplies for add-on modules
    • Several low power modes (down to <50uA)
  • Storage
    • Socket for micro-SD card (full 4-bit interface)
    • Quad-SPI serial flash
  • Sensors
    • 3-axis accelerometer
    • MCU temperature
  • Indicators
    • Onboard status LED (controlled by MCU)

Board Layout

Infographic - Fortebit POL-2G Polaris Vehicle IoT Platform
Published: 2020-04-07 | Updated: 2024-11-15