{"product_id":"rak-wisblock-gnss-location-module","title":"Rak WisBlock GNSS Location Module","description":"\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Buy Rak WisBlock GNSS Location Module online in India at best price from The Tech Depot, Bengaluru. Authentic product, 7-day warranty on manufacturing defects, fast delivery across India.\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eRak WisBlock GNSS Location Module\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rak WisBlock GNSS Location Module is a compact, high-precision satellite positioning sensor designed for IoT and LoRaWAN applications requiring real-time geolocation data. IoT developers, fleet management specialists, and environmental monitoring engineers integrate this module into their wireless networks to enable accurate asset tracking, location-based services, and geographical data logging without relying on cellular infrastructure. This module solves the critical challenge of obtaining reliable GPS coordinates in remote areas where traditional positioning systems are unavailable or power-constrained, delivering sub-meter accuracy with minimal power consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rak WisBlock GNSS Location Module operates on a plug-and-play architecture compatible with the WisBlock ecosystem, featuring dual-frequency GNSS reception that simultaneously tracks GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou satellite constellations. The module utilizes a high-sensitivity receiver with -165 dBm tracking capability, enabling rapid time-to-first-fix (TTFF) performance even in challenging signal environments such as urban canyons and dense foliage. The integrated antenna design minimizes form factor while maintaining directional gain, making it ideal for space-constrained IoT applications including wearables, drones, and compact sensor nodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat distinguishes this module is its seamless integration with Rak's WisBlock modular platform, allowing developers to combine GNSS positioning with LoRaWAN connectivity, environmental sensors, and power management modules in a single stackable architecture. The module operates across a wide voltage range (3.0V to 4.3V) and implements intelligent power-down modes that reduce standby current to microampere levels, extending battery life in field deployments. Advanced features include SBAS augmentation support for enhanced accuracy, real-time kinematic (RTK) capability for centimeter-level precision in surveying applications, and configurable update rates from 1Hz to 10Hz based on application requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGNSS Location Module with Multi-Constellation Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRak Wireless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal\/Authentic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 days on manufacturing defects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-5 days from Bengaluru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7-8 days across India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\/7 via Email and WhatsApp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGNSS Constellations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, SBAS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReceiver Sensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-165 dBm tracking, -148 dBm acquisition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorizontal Accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 meters (typical), sub-meter with RTK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to First Fix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold start: 35 seconds, Warm start: 5 seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpdate Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1Hz to 10Hz configurable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0V to 4.3V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive: 45mA, Standby: 2 microamps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUART, I2C, SPI compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40°C to +85°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23mm x 36mm x 8mm (WisBlock form factor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-constellation GNSS reception combining GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou for improved accuracy and faster satellite acquisition in challenging environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-low power consumption with intelligent sleep modes delivering 2 microamperes standby current, enabling year-long battery operation in solar-powered IoT applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWisBlock modular connector system enabling seamless integration with LoRaWAN gateways, environmental sensors, and power management modules without soldering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal-time kinematic (RTK) support delivering centimeter-level positioning accuracy for precision agriculture, surveying, and autonomous vehicle applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRapid time-to-first-fix with advanced assisted-GNSS (A-GNSS) capabilities reducing cold-start acquisition from 35 seconds to under 5 seconds in urban deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigurable update rates from 1Hz to 10Hz with dynamic power scaling, optimizing battery life based on application movement patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications and Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFleet and Vehicle Tracking: Integrate with LoRaWAN networks to track commercial vehicle locations across wide geographic areas with minimal cellular dependency, ideal for logistics companies managing remote vehicle fleets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife and Environmental Monitoring: Deploy in sensor nodes for tracking animal migration patterns and environmental data collection in remote ecosystems where cellular coverage is unavailable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart Agriculture: Enable precision farming applications including crop monitoring, soil sampling location mapping, and autonomous tractor guidance with centimeter-level RTK accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmergency Response and Disaster Management: Provide real-time location data for first responders and rescue equipment in areas where traditional communication infrastructure is compromised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsset Tracking and Logistics: Monitor high-value equipment movement through supply chains with timestamped location data, reducing theft and enabling automated inventory management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrone and UAV Operations: Support autonomous flight path planning and return-to-home functionality with reliable GNSS positioning in GPS-denied urban and forested environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo integrate the Rak WisBlock GNSS Location Module into your IoT project, first insert the module into any available WisBlock sensor slot on your WisBlock base board, ensuring the connector aligns properly with the 40-pin interface. The module automatically initializes upon power application without requiring additional configuration. Connect your base board to a WisBlock core module (such as RAK4631 with LoRaWAN capability) via the standard WisBlock connector, and the GNSS module will communicate via UART at 9600 baud rate using standard NMEA 0183 protocol sentences. Configure the update rate and power modes through AT commands or your preferred microcontroller firmware, setting the update frequency based on your application requirements (1Hz for continuous tracking, 0.1Hz for power-constrained battery applications).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor optimal performance, mount the module with clear sky visibility above the antenna, maintaining at least 5cm clearance from metallic surfaces and RF-emitting components. Enable SBAS augmentation in your firmware configuration to improve horizontal accuracy to sub-2-meter performance in most geographic regions. For centimeter-level RTK applications, configure the module to receive correction data from a local RTK base station or networked RTK service provider via your LoRaWAN gateway. Monitor the module's power consumption using the integrated current measurement features in your base board, and implement dynamic power management by reducing update rates during stationary periods to extend battery life from months to years in solar-powered deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between standard GNSS accuracy and RTK accuracy on this module?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard GNSS positioning using the module's multi-constellation receiver provides 2.5-meter horizontal accuracy in good signal conditions, sufficient for fleet tracking and general asset location. RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) mode requires connection to a local RTK base station or networked correction service, delivering centimeter-level accuracy (typically 2-5cm) by using carrier-phase measurements and real-time correction data. RTK is essential for precision agriculture, surveying, and autonomous vehicle applications where meter-level accuracy is insufficient, but requires additional infrastructure and higher power consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow long does it take to get the first GPS fix, and can this be improved?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold-start time-to-first-fix (TTFF) is approximately 35 seconds when the module has no prior position knowledge or satellite almanac data. Warm-start TTFF drops to 5 seconds when the module retains its last known position and current satellite almanac. Hot-start TTFF is under 1 second when the module maintains continuous power and position tracking. You can significantly improve cold-start performance by implementing Assisted-GNSS (A-GNSS), where your LoRaWAN gateway or cloud service provides current satellite ephemeris data, reducing cold-start TTFF to 5-10 seconds. This is particularly valuable in IoT applications where devices power-cycle frequently or operate in areas with weak initial signal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the actual battery life improvement compared to standard GPS modules?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WisBlock GNSS module achieves 2-microampere standby current compared to 10-100 milliamperes in traditional GPS modules, representing a 5000x reduction in idle power consumption. In a typical IoT scenario with 10-minute update intervals, a 2000mAh battery delivers approximately 6-8 months of continuous operation with standard GNSS, versus 2-4 weeks with conventional GPS modules. In solar-powered applications with even modest solar panels (50-100mW), the module can operate indefinitely with continuous position updates every 10-30 minutes. The actual improvement depends on your specific update rate, signal environment, and power management implementation, but the ultra-low standby current makes this module ideal for battery-powered IoT deployments requiring 12+ months of autonomous operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this module compatible with non-WisBlock LoRaWAN gateways and microcontrollers?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module's core functionality is independent of the WisBlock ecosystem, as it communicates via standard UART using NMEA 0183 protocol sentences. You can interface the module with any microcontroller supporting UART serial communication by connecting the module's TX\/RX pins to your controller's serial port. However, you will lose the convenience of the WisBlock plug-and-play connector system and will need to implement custom PCB design or breakout boards for integration. For non-WisBlock applications, we recommend purchasing Rak's standalone GNSS modules with traditional pin headers, though this specific WisBlock module can still be adapted with appropriate connector adapters if you have moderate electronics integration experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhen will I receive my order?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are dispatched within 1-5 business days from our Bengaluru warehouse. Delivery takes 7-8 days to most locations across India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is your return and warranty policy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a 7-day return policy on manufacturing defects only. Contact support within 7 days of receipt for free replacement or full refund. Not applicable for user damage or misuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre bulk discounts available?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, wholesale pricing for orders of 10 or more units. 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