RM500x / RM502x 5G HAT for Raspberry Pi, quad antennas LTE-A, multi band, 5G/4G/3G
IoT, 5G / 4G / Cat-1 / GSM / GPRS

RM500x / RM502x 5G HAT for Raspberry Pi, quad antennas LTE-A, multi band, 5G/4G/3G

SKU:22718
Part No.:RM502Q-AE 5G HAT (with case) (EU)
Brand:Waveshare

$335.99 DISCONTINUED
PriceQuantity
$332.992+
$331.493+
$330.894+
Description

Details

It is recommended to purchase the alternative solution: RM520N-GL 5G HAT (with case), which supports more frequency bands and is more cost-effective, please refer to the module specification table for parameter differences.
RM500x / RM502x 5G HAT for Raspberry Pi, quad antennas LTE-A, multi band, 5G/4G/3G compatible
Raspberry Pi RM500x / RM502x 5G HAT

Supports 5G/4G/3G

* for reference only, Raspberry Pi board is NOT included

Features at a glance
  • Integrates extensive network protocols, with multi drivers and software support, compatible with different OS including Windows / Linux / Android
  • USB 3.1 port (USB 2.0 compatible) for connecting to PC, Raspberry Pi, or Jetson Nano host board to enable high speed 5G communication
  • Standard M.2 B KEY slot, compatible with different 5G modules: RM500U-CNV / RM500Q-GL / RM500Q-AE / RM502Q-AE series
  • Onboard UART, PWR, and RST control pin, built-in voltage level translator, enabled via DIP switch, for use with hosts like Raspberry Pi or Arduino
  • Onboard USB-C connector, enabled via switch, for connecting standalone power supply for the module, allows more loads, stable amd flexible power supply
  • Onboard power supply on/off switch, reset button and LED indicator, easy to turn on/off the module or monitor the operating status
  • 2x SIM card slot, dual card single standby, switchable via AT command
  • High efficiency power supply circuit, up to 3A output current
Standard M.2 B KEY slot

Compatible with RM500U-CNV, RM500Q-GL, RM500Q-AE, RM502Q-AE, RM520N-GL series modules

5G Sub-6 RM500U-CNV RM500Q-GL RM500Q-AE RM502Q-AE RM520N-GL
5G Standard 3GPP R15 3GPP R16
Region / Provider China, EMEA, Asia-Pacific Global (except US) Global (except China) Global
Operating temperature -30 °C ~ +75 °C -30 °C ~ +70 °C
Extension temperature -40 °C ~ +85 °C
Dimensions 30.0 × 52.0 (mm)
Frequency band
5G 5G NR NSA n41, n78, n79 n41, n77, n78, n79 n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79 n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79
5G NR SA n1, n3, n5, n8, n28, n41, n77, n78, n79 n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79 n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79
LTE LTE-FDD B1, B2, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20, B28 B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12(B17), B13, B14, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71
LTE-TDD B34, B38, B39, B40, B41 B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B43, B48
LAA - B46
UMTS WCDMA B1, B2, B5, B8 B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B8, B19 B1, B2, B4, B5, B8, B19
GNSS - GPS / GLONASS / BeiDou (Compass) / Galileo
Data rate
5G SA Sub-6 downlink 2 Gbps;
uplink 1 Gbps		 downlink 2.1 Gbps;
uplink 900 Mbps		 downlink 2.1 Gbps;
uplink 450 Mbps		 downlink 4.2 Gbps;
uplink 450 Mbps		 downlink 2.4 Gbps;
uplink 900 Mbps
5G NSA Sub-6 downlink 2.2 Gbps;
uplink 575 Mbps		 downlink 2.5 Gbps;
uplink 600/650 Mbps		 downlink 2.5 Gbps;
uplink 650 Mbps		 downlink 5 Gbps;
uplink 650 Mbps		 downlink 3.4 Gbps;
uplink 550 Mbps
LTE downlink 600 Mbps;
uplink 150 Mbps		 downlink 1.0 Gbps;
uplink 200 Mbps		 downlink 1.0 Gbps;
uplink 200 Mbps		 downlink 2 Gbps;
uplink 200 Mbps		 downlink 1.6 Gbps;
uplink 200 Mbps
UMTS downlink 42.2 Mbps;
uplink 11 Mbps		 downlink 42 Mbps;
uplink 5.76 Mbps

Supports 5G/4G/3G networking

Support 5G NSA (4G and 5G co-networking) and SA (5G separate networking)
Support 4G/3G Internet

* the frequency band diagram above is for reference only, please confirm the supported bands according to your local service provider.

Multi system support, easy to use

supports Windows / Linux / Android...

Just plug it into USB port, go through some simple configuration, the high speed 5G network connection will be ready to use

Connection examples

for Windows PC or Jetson Nano series, use a USB cable
for Raspberry Pi 5/4B/3B+, or CM4-IO-BASE-A/B, use the purpose-made USB adapter

connecting with Raspberry Pi 5

connecting with Raspberry Pi 4B

connecting with Raspberry Pi 3B+

connecting with CM4 IO Base


Cloud Communication
Multi-constellation high-precision GNSS

supports GPS, Beidou, Glonass, Galileo

Note: GNSS is not available for RM500U-CNV module.

Standard Raspberry Pi 40PIN GPIO header

compatible with Raspberry Pi series and Jetson Nano, stackable design for more HATs

* for reference only, please check the Package Content section for exact part list.

High speed cooling fan

better heat dissipation for both Raspberry Pi and the 5G module


What's On Board
  1. Raspberry Pi GPIO header
    for connecting with Raspberry Pi
  2. DIP switches
    Enables the power control and reset pins
  3. M.2 slot
    Compatible with most SIMCom and QUECTEL 4G/5G modules in M.2 form factor
  4. SIM card slot 1
    one of the 2x SIM card slots, dual card single standby
  5. USB3.1 port
    USB 2.0 compatible, for connecting with different hosts
  6. USB Type-C port
    5V 3A input, stable and flexible power supply
  1. Audio jack
    SIM7600X/SIM8XXX series supports audio function, but RM5XX/EM06XX series temporarily does not support this function
  2. Antenna connector
    Supports quad antennas
  3. Reset button
  4. Power supply switch
    Switch the power supply mode:
    When set to USB, the module is powered via the "5. USB3.1 port"
    When set to EXT PWR, the module is powered by the external power supply via the "6. USB Type-C port"
  5. Indicator
    Easy to monitor the operating status of module
  1. Cooling fan
    Better heat dissipation for both Raspberry Pi and the 5G module
  2. SIM card slot 2
    Switchable via AT command
  3. Module settings switch
    Switch A to ON for SIM7600X/A7906X/SIM7906X/SIM7912X series 4G M.2 modules;
    Switch B to ON for SIM8202X/SIM8200EA/SIM8262X series 5G M.2 modules;
    Switch C to ON for RM50X/RM520N-GL/EM06X series 5G/LTE-A M.2 modules
  1. USB 2.0 interface pads
  2. NAU8810X Audio Chip
    For SIM7600X/SIM8XXX series modules, RM5XX and EM06XX series modules temporarily does not support this function
  3. Fan Header
    5V cooling fan power supply

Optional case

Multiple installation methods, convenient for various application such as industry

* The case is optional and only suitable for Raspberry Pi 4B, please choose a proper option before placing order


Application examples

5G Wireless Router
Combined with OpenWrt, turns the Raspberry Pi into a 5G wireless router, providing WiFi hotspot for smartphones to easily access the 5G Network.

5G Live Streaming
While mounting an additional camera, it is able to do live streaming on webpage or live platform through ffmpeg video stream.

More Possibilities
Outline Dimensions

Weight: 0.586 kg

Quick Overview

RM500x / RM502x 5G HAT

  1. OPTIONS Protection case kit x1
  2. M.2 TO 4G/5G HAT x1
  3. OPTIONS 5G Module x1
  4. Antenna 4pcs x1
  5. IPEX adapter cable 4pcs x1
  6. OPTIONS GNSS antenna x1
    * This antenna is NOT included in the RM500U-CNV kit which has no GNSS function
  7. 2*20PIN pin header x1
  8. OPTIONS 5V 3A Type-C power adapter x1
  9. Dual plug USB3.0 cable x1
  10. USB3.0 adapter x1
  11. USB2.0 adapter x1
  12. SMA protective cap 4pcs x1
  13. Screws pack x1

PI4-CASE-4G-5G-M.2

  1. Metal case
  2. Rail slider x1
  3. Fixed Iron sheets x2
  4. Screws pack x1