EVK-M10QSAM - User guide
3 Getting started
3.1 Installing u-center 2 software
u-center 2, the u-blox interactive evaluation software tool is required for configuration, testing,
visualization and data analysis of u-blox GNSS receivers as well as EVKs. The EVK user guide
together with the u-center 2 evaluation tool provide useful assistance during all phases of a system
integration project. To install the u-center 2 evaluation software tool, follow the steps available on
www.u-blox.com/product/u-center
. For more information on how to use the u-center 2 evaluation
software tool, refer to the u-center 2 User guide [
].
The required Windows drivers for the FTDI FT2232D USB-to-UART converter that is used in the EVK
are available from the Microsoft Windows Update service. To ensure that the latest FTDI drivers
are installed automatically from Windows Update, check and uninstall the previously installed
FTDI drivers. The Windows system driver search mechanism will download and install the FTDI
drivers automatically from the Microsoft Windows Update service. If the automatic installation fails,
contact u-blox support to get the FTDI drivers and install manually.
3.2 Installing hardware
1.
Before connecting the interface cable to the EVK, select the interface that you are using for
the connection by sliding the interface switch to the correct position:
•
USB:
Connect via USB port.
•
UART:
Connect via RS-232 or through the 14-pin connector.
CAUTION
Changing the interface switch position while the EVK is powered on may damage
the GNSS receiver chip. Power off the EVK before changing the interface switch setting.
for more information on the interfaces.
2.
Power the device on, either via USB on the back or through the V5_IN input on the front of the
EVK.
3.
Place the evaluation kit in a location with good sky view. The EVK-M10QSAM includes a
SAM-M10Q concurrent GNSS module with an embedded patch antenna. There is no external
antenna connectivity to RF IN.
4.
Start the u-center 2 evaluation tool and select corresponding COM port and baud rate as
shown in the u-center User guide [
3.3 Interface default configuration
Parameter
Description
Remark
UART, Input
UBX and NMEA protocol at 9600 baud
UART, Output
UBX and NMEA protocol at 9600 baud
Only NMEA messages are activated by default
I2C, Input
UBX and NMEA protocol
I2C, Output
UBX and NMEA protocol
Only NMEA messages are activated by default
Table 3: Default configuration
The I2C and UART interfaces on the 14-pin connector are available for debugging and design-
in purposes.
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