[solved - beta electron issue] SLEEP_MODE_DEEP but still using 2,7mA while it should be 0,13mA

[ScruffR]

@pNrie

the problem will go away if you do a full Particle.connect() and then shut down.

Have you seen this thread?

SLEEP_MODE_DEEP not working with SYSTEM_MODE(SEMI_AUTOMATIC)

SYSTEM_MODE(SEMI_AUTOMATIC); does not turn on the network device at boot, much like MANUAL mode. When you call Particle.connect() a lot of things are automatically done for you, like turning on the network module, making it’s connection, then connecting to the cloud. So you do need Cellular.on() before you can use System.sleep(SLEEP_MODE_SOFTPOWEROFF, 30L); because the way the modem is put in deep sleep is via AT commands. So it must be initialized properly via Cellular.on() to accept the pow…

On the Electron you won't need a full Particle.connect() but only a Cellular.on() in order to fully switch it off before sleeping (odd but true - for now).
So you won't see any data/power penalty, since you don't actually connect to the cloud and not even to the cell tower.