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1.  Download the EVK-M8xZOE software (and docu-

mentation) from www.u-blox.com/evaluation-kits 
and install the software. For more instructions, see 
the section 5,  Installation.

2.  Connect the unit to the PC. Options:  

•  USB: Connect via USB port (

B

). Set switch (

D

) to 

RS232/USB.

•  UART: Connect via RS232 (

C

). Set switch (

D

) to 

RS232/USB.

Note: The Windows system will automatically search 
for and install the USB driver.

3.  Provide power to the device at all times, either via 

USB or the V5_IN pin on the 20-pin connector (

G

).

4.  Connect active GNSS antenna signal to EVK via RF IN 

active antenna (

A

) or connect simulator to EVK via 

RF IN simulator (

H

). 

5.  Start the u-center GNSS Evaluation Software and 

select the corresponding COM port and baud rate 
(9600 baud). 

Quick Start EVK-M8xZOE

 

2. Setup

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1. Overview

H (RF IN, 
simulator) 

B (USB)

C (RS232)

F (RST)

G (20 pin 
connector)

D (SPI or RS232/USB switch)

E (Boot)

Plastic 

protection cover

A (RF IN, 

active antenna) 

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