Overview

This is a handy, low power Raspberry Pi HAT which features multi communication functionalities: GSM, GPRS, and Bluetooth.

It allows your Pi to easily send messages, connect to wireless Internet, transfer data via Bluetooth, and so on.

Features

General

• Raspberry Pi connectivity, compatible with Raspberry Pi 2B/3B/3B+/Zero/Zero W
• Supports SMS, GPRS, DTMF, HTTP, FTP, MMS, email, etc.
• Bluetooth 3.0, supports data transferring through Bluetooth
• UART interface, for connecting host control boards like Arduino/STM32
• Onboard voltage level translator, 3.3V by default, switch to 5V via jumper
• 2x LEDs for indicating the module working status
• SIM card slot for 1.8V/3V SIM card
• Baudrate auto detection (1200bps ~115200bps)
• Control via AT commands (3GPP TS 27.007, 27.005, and SIMCOM enhanced AT Commands)
• Supports SIM application toolkit: GSM 11.14 Release 99
• Comes with development resources and manual (examples for Raspberry Pi/Arduino/STM32)

GSM/GPRS

• Band
  • GSM 850/EGSM 900/DCS 1800/PCS 1900 MHz
  • Quad-band auto search
  • Compliant to GSM phase 2/2+
• Emitting power
  • Class 4 (2W @ GSM 850/EGSM 900 MHz)
  • Class 1 (1W @ DCS 1800/PCS 1900 MHz)
• GPRS connectivity
  • GPRS multi-slot class 12 (default)
  • GPRS multi-slot class 1~12 (configurable)
• GPRS data feature
  • Downlink speed: max 85.6kbps
  • Uplink speed: max 85.6kbps
  • Coding schemes: CS-1CS-2CS-3CS-4
  • Supports PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) for PPP connection
  • Supports PBCCH
  • Supports USSD
• SMS
  • Supports: MT/MO/CB/Text/PDU mode
  • SMS storage: SIM card

Bluetooth

• Integrates AT commands
• Compliant to Bluetooth specification3.0 + EDR
• Supports SPP, OPP, HFP/HSP, etc.

Misc

• Power supply: 5V (USB port OR pinheader)
• Logic level: 5V / 3.3V (default)
• Operating temperature: -40°C ~ 85°C
• Storage temperature: -45°C ~ 90°C
• Dimensions: 30.2mm x 65mm

Dimension

Development Resources

Wiki : www.waveshare.com/wiki/SIM800C_GSM/GPRS_HAT

Recommendation

CP2102 USB UART Board (micro) is recommended for easy testing.

PACKAGE CONTENT

Note: the Raspberry Pi is NOT included.

1. SIM800C GSM/GPRS HAT x1
2. GSM Antenna x1
3. Bluetooth Antenna x1
4. USB type A plug to micro plug cable x1
5. RPi screws pack (2pcs) x1

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