New project: Ruuvi Node

[lauri]

Today, we’ve finally launched Ruuvi Node project to the public. Ruuvi Node is an immortal multipurpose gateway/tracker/sensor node with embedded energy harvester capabilities.

Read Nordic Semiconductor’s press release about the Node:

Ruuvi Node open-source node solution that combines nRF9160 SiP cellular IoT...

Info about the project’s history can be found here:

RuuviTracker project is back! (EDIT: Rebranded to Ruuvi Node)

A major project update! Today, together with Nordic Semiconductor, we’re excited to announce more info about the project: The first thing you probably notice is the name: Ruuvi Node. As the device is capable to handle so many tasks (RuuviTag gateway, stand-alone environmental sensor and so on), we felt that Tracker wouldn’t be the best name for it. For more detailed info, surf to the press release above.

[giowild]

That’s great!! Thanks to the Ruuvi team for this exciting news!!

I imagine it will take time for NB-IoT connections/antennas to be widespread… isn’t it?
Meanwhile, will this work with regular 3G/4G sim cards/connections too?

Do you have an idea of its price?

[lauri]

@giowild

I imagine it will take time for NB-IoT connections/antennas to be widespread… isn’t it?

Here you can find a global NB-IoT / LTE-M deployment map:

Mobile IoT Deployment Map

Ruuvi Node supports all the frequency bands available and both NB-IoT and Cat-M1 (LTE-M).

Price info will be released later. Will be affordable.

[giowild]

@lauri

Ruuvi Node supports all the frequency bands available and both NB-IoT and Cat-M1 (LTE-M).

Great! Thanks for the info!

Two more questions:

• Does it support wifi too as primary or backup connection, when used as fixed node or nearby configured routers
• Will it possible to connect external SPI modules? Which type of connectors are provided? Will the product need to be re-certified / re-qualified when adding extra modules?

[lauri]

@giowild

• Does it support wifi too as primary or backup connection, when used as fixed node or nearby configured routers

See Ruuvi Dongle project for a WiFi gateway: Project status: Ruuvi Gateway

@giowild

• Will it possible to connect external SPI modules? Which type of connectors are provided? Will the product need to be re-certified / re-qualified when adding extra modules?

Will have an expansion port. More specific info will be published later.

The question about certifications is so broad that it cannot be answered here. Different uses and setups have to be checked case by case. However, Ruuvi Node will be a certified product for many uses and territories, there is no question about it.

[Jelsenburg]

Any updates to the release and price?

[lauri]

Here

Is there a way to (pre)order Ruuvi Node

Ruuvi Node is still in internal testing only due to some nRF9160 chipset related delays. We’re working closely with Nordic Semiconductor and we’re are confident that Ruuvi Node will function beautifully once it’s ready to be piloted. We’re working hard to get everything ready and we’ll keep everyone posted about upcoming updates.

[SG81]

Hey Lauri, i was curious about the Certifications, i.e. FCC, GCF etc. What kind of certifications are being considered?

[lauri]

@SG81

What kind of certifications are being considered?

CE + FCC minimum and more if major customers require them. This goes with all the future Ruuvi products too.

[SG81]

Thanks. I assume, PTCRB is required for operating in North American region?