Arduino ABX00112 Nano Matter Instruction Manual

June 1, 2024
ARDUINO

Arduino ABX00112 Nano Matter Instruction Manual
Arduino ABX00112 Nano Matter

Description

Expand your home automation and building management projects with the Arduino Nano Matter. This board integrates the high-performance MGM 240S micro controller from Silicon Labs and directly brings the advanced Matter standard for Internet of Things (Io T) connectivity to hobbyists and professionals. The Nano Matter’s compact and sturdy build, measuring 18 mm x 45 mm, is perfect for projects that demand energy efficiency and diverse connectivity options, such as Bluetooth® Low Energy and Open Thread. Embrace the simplicity and versatility of the Nano Matter to effortlessly interface with any Matter® compatible devices and leverage the Arduino ecosystem’s wide range of peripherals and inputs/outputs to enhance your device connectivity and project capabilities.

Target Areas

Internet of Things, home automation, professional automation, environmental monitoring, and climate control

Application Examples

The Arduino Nano Matter is not just an lot board, it is a gateway to innovation in various sectors, from streamlining manufacturing processes to creating responsive and comfortable living and working environments. Discover more about the trans formative potential of the Nano Matter in the following application examples:

  • Smart homes: Transform residential spaces into intelligent environments with the Nano Matter, capable of:
    • Voice-controlled smart home : Integrate the Nano Matter with popular voice assistant platforms like Amazon Alexei or Google Assistant, enabling residents to control smart home devices, such as lights. thermostats, and switches, using simple voice commands, enhancing convenience and accessibility.
    • Smart lighting : Automate your home lighting system with the Nano Matter to adjust the brightness based on  occupancy, time of day, or ambient light levels, saving energy and ensuring optimal lighting conditions. in every room.
    • Automated shades : Connect the Nano Matter to your motorised shades to automatically adjust them according to sunlight exposure, room occupancy, or specific times of the day, creating the perfect ambience while improving energy efficiency.
    • Home health monitoring: Use the Nano Matter to connect with environmental sensors, monitor indoor conditions like pressure, humidity, and temperature, and maintain a healthy living environment by providing actionable insights for comfort and well-being.
  • Building automation: Elevate building management with the Nano Matter, enhancing comfort and efficiency through:
    • HVAC control and monitoring: Implement the Nano Matter to connect and control HVAC systems across various building zones. Monitor environmental conditions and adjust settings for optimal indoor comfort while maximizing energy efficiency.
    • Energy management: Use Nano Matter’s connectivity to smart meters and appliances to view a building’s energy consumption. Implement energy-saving measures automatically, reducing costs and environmental impact.
    • Occupancy sensing and space utilisation : With the Nano Matter and Matter-enabled sensors, gain insights into actual building occupancy and use this data to adjust lighting, heating, and cooling systems, ensuring efficient use of space and resources.
  • Industrial automation: Unlock the full potential of modern manufacturing with the Nano Matter. Designed for seamless integration into industrial settings, the Nano Matter streamlines operations through:
    • Machine-to-Machine interoperability: Enhance your factory floor with the Nano Matter boards to enable dynamic supervision between machines. Should one machine begin producing defective parts due to a malfunction, adjacent machines are instantly alerted, halting their operations and notifying a human operator, thus reducing waste and downtime.
    • Machine status monitoring: Integrate the Nano Matter into your industrial systems for real-time monitoring of critical conditions such as temperature, pressure, and humidity, ensuring timely maintenance and intervention, preventing costly breakdowns, and maintaining consistent production quality.
    • Worker safety optimisation: Elevate safety standards in your facility with the Nano Matter, which
      provides real-time monitoring of environmental conditions and detects personnel presence in hazardous areas, enhancing worker safety by preventing machine operation when a human is detected in dangerous zones.

Features

Feature Description
Microcontroller 78 MHz, 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-M33 core (MGM240SD22VNA)
Internal Memory 1536 kB Flash and 256 kB RAM
Connectivity 802.15.4 Thread, Bluetooth® Low Energy 5.3, and Bluetooth® Mesh
Security Secure Vault® from Silicon Labs
USB Connectivity USB-C® port for power and data
Power Supply Various options for easily powering the board: USB-C® port and

external power supply connected through the board’s Nano-styled header connector pins (IN5V, VIN)
Analog Peripherals| 12-bit ADC (x19), up to 12-bit DAC (x2)
Digital Peripherals| GPIO (x22), I2C (x1), UART (x1), SPI (x1), PWM (x22)
Debugging| JTAG/SWD debug port (accessible through the board’s test pads)
Dimensions| 18 mm x 45 mm
Weight| 4 g
Pin out features| Castellated pins allow the board to be SMD soldered on a custom carrier

Included Accessories

  • No accessories are included

Related Products

  • Arduino USB Type-C® Cable 2-in-1 (SKU: TPX00094)
  • Arduino Nano Screw Terminal Adaptor (SKU: ASX00037-3P)

Ratings

Recommended Operating Conditions
The table below provides a comprehensive guideline for the optimal use of the Nano Matter, outlining typical operating conditions and design limits. The operating conditions of the Nano Matter are largely a function based on its component’s specifications.

Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
USB Supply Input Voltage VUSB 5.0 V
Supply Input Voltage 1 VIN 5.0 5.5 V
Operating Temperature TOP -40 85 °C

1 Nano Matter powered through the IN5V pin (+5 VDC).

Power Consumption

The table below summaries the power consumption of the Nano Matter in different test cases. Notice that the
board’s operating current will depend greatly on the application.

Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Typical Mode Current Consumption² INM 16 mA

2 Nano Matter powered through the IN5V pin (+5 VDC), running a Matter colour light bulb example.

To use the Nano Matter in low-power mode, the board must be powered through the pin IN5V.

Functional Overview

The core of the Nano Matter is the MGM 240SD22 VNA micro controller from Silicon Labs. The board also contains several peripherals and actuators connected to its micro controller, such as a push button and an RGB LED available for the user.

Pin out
The Nano-styled header connectors pin out is shown in the figure below.
Functional Overview

Block Diagram
An overview of the high-level architecture of the Nano Matter is illustrated in the figure below.
Functional Overview

Power Supply

The Nano Matter can be powered through one of the following interfaces:

  • Onboard USB-C® port: Provides a convenient way to power the board using standard USB-C® cables and adapters.
  • External +5 VDC power supply : This can be connected to the IN5V pin or the VIN pin of the Nano-styled header connector. For the VIN pin, ensure the VIN jumper is shorted to enable the power supply.

A detailed figure below illustrates the power options available on the Nano Matter and the main system power architecture.
Functional Overview

Low-Power Tip: For power efficiency, safely cut the LED jumper and connect an external +3.3 VDC power supply to the board’s 3V3 pin. This configuration does not power the board’s USB bridge.

Safety Note : Disconnect power before board modifications. Avoid short- circuiting. Refer to the full guide for more safety tips.

Device Operation

Getting Started IDE
If you want to program your Nano Matter offline, install the Arduino Desktop IDE [1]. To connect the Nano Matter to your computer, you will need a USB-C® cable.

Getting Started Arduino Web Editor
All Arduino devices work out of the box on the Arduino Cloud Editor [2] by installing a simple plugin. The Arduino Cloud Editor is hosted online. Therefore, it will always be up-to-date with all the latest features and support for all boards and devices. Follow [3] to start coding on the browser and upload your sketches onto your device.

Getting Started Arduino Cloud
All Arduino IoT-enabled products are supported on Arduino Cloud, which allows you to log, graph, and analyse sensor data, trigger events, and automate your home or business. Take a look at the official documentation to know more.

Sample Sketches
Sample sketches for the Nano Matter can be found either in the “Examples” menu in the Arduino IDE or the “Nano Matter Documentation” section of Arduino documentation [4].

Online Resources
Now that you have gone through the basics of what you can do with the device, you can explore the endless possibilities it provides by checking exciting projects on Arduino Project Hub [5], the Arduino Library Reference [6], and the online store [7] where you will be able to complement your Nano Matter board with additional extensions, sensors, and actuators.

Mechanical Information

The Nano Matter is a double-sided 18 mm x 45 mm board with a USB-C® port overhanging the top edge and dual
castellated/through-hole pins around the two long edges; the onboard wireless antenna is located in the center of
the bottom edge of the board.

Board Dimensions
The Nano Matter board outline and mounting holes dimensions are shown in the figure below; all the dimensions are in mm.
Board Dimensions
The Nano Matter has four 1.65 mm drilled mounting holes for mechanical fixing.

Board Connectors
Connectors of the Nano Matter are placed on the top side of the board; their placement is shown in the figure below; all the dimensions are in mm.
Board Connectors
The Nano Matter was designed to be usable as a surface-mount module and presents a dual inline package (DIP)
format with the Nano-styled header connectors on a 2.54 mm pitch grid with 1 mm holes.

Board Peripherals and Actuators
The Nano Matter has one push button and one RGB LED available for the user; both the push button and the RGB
LED are placed on the top side of the board. Their placement is shown in the figure below; all the dimensions are in mm.
Board Peripherals and Actuators
The Nano Matter is designed to be usable as a surface-mount module and presents a dual inline package (DIP) format with the Nano-styled header connectors on a 2.54 mm pitch grid with 1 mm holes.

Product Compliance

Product Compliance Summary

Product Compliance

CE (European Union)
RoHS
REACH
WEEE
FCC (USA)
IC (Canada)
UKCA (UK)
Matter®
Bluetooth®

Declaration of Conformity CE DoC (EU)
We declare under our sole responsibility that the products above are in conformity with the essential requirements of the following EU Directives and therefore qualify for free movement within markets comprising the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA).

Declaration of Conformity to EU RoHS & REACH 211 01/19/2021
Arduino boards are in compliance with RoHS 2 Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and RoHS 3 Directive 2015/863/EU of the Council of 4 June 2015 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

Substance Maximum Limit (ppm)
Lead (Pb) 1000
Cadmium (Cd) 100
Mercury (Hg) 1000
Ambivalent Chromium (Cr6+) 1000
Poly Abominated Phenytoin (PBB) 1000
Poly Abominated Phenytoin ether (PBDE) 1000
Bis(2-Ethylene) naphthalene (DEHP) 1000
Benzyl butyl naphthalene (BBP) 1000
Audibility naphthalene (DBP) 1000
Distributor naphthalene (DIBP) 1000

Exemptions: No exemptions are claimed.
Arduino Boards are fully compliant with the related requirements of European Union Regulation (EC) 1907 /2006
concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). We declare none of
the SVHCs (https://echa.europa.eu/web/guest/candidate-list-table), the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern for authorisation currently released by ECHA, is present in all products (and also package) in quantities totalling in a concentration equal or above 0.1%. To the best of our knowledge, we also declare that our products do not contain any of the substances listed on the “Authorisation List” (Annex XIV of the REACH regulations) and Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) in any significant amounts as specified by the Annex XVII of Candidate list published by ECHA (European Chemical Agency) 1907 /2006/EC.

Conflict Minerals Declaration
As a global supplier of electronic and electrical components, Arduino is aware of our obligations concerning laws
and regulations regarding Conflict Minerals, specifically the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer
Protection Act, Section 1502. Arduino does not directly source or process conflict minerals such as Tin, Tantalum,
Tungsten, or Gold. Conflict minerals are contained in our products in the form of solder, or as a component in
metal alloys. As part of our reasonable due diligence, Arduino has contacted component suppliers within our
supply chain to verify their continued compliance with the regulations. Based on the information received thus far
we declare that our products contain Conflict Minerals sourced from conflict- free areas.

FCC Caution

Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause harmful interference
  2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

  1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter
  2. This equipment complies with RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment
  3. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

English: User manuals for license-exempt radio apparatus shall contain the following or equivalent notice in a conspicuous location in the user manual or alternatively on the device or both. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause interference
  2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

IC SAR Warning:
English: This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

Important: The operating temperature of the EUT can’t exceed 85 °C and shouldn’t be lower than -40 °C. Hereby, Arduino S.r.l. declares that this product is in compliance with essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. This product is allowed to be used in all EU member states.

Company Information

Company name Arduino S.r.l.
Company address Via Andrea Appiani, 25 – 20900 MONZA (Italy)

Reference Documentation

Ref Link
Arduino IDE (Desktop) https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software
Arduino IDE (Cloud) https://create.arduino.cc/editor
Arduino Cloud – Getting started <https://docs.arduino.cc/arduino-cloud

/getting-started/iot-cloud-getting-started>
Nano Matter Documentation| https://docs.arduino.cc/hardware/nano-matter
Project Hub| https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub?by=part&part_id=11332&sort=trending
Library Reference| https://www.arduino.cc/reference/en/
Online Store| https://store.arduino.cc/

Document Revision History

Date Revision Changes
21/03/2024 1 Community Preview Release

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