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1. Overview

2. Setup

1.  Download and install the EVK-M8QSAM / EVKM8xCAM 

software (and documentation) from  
www.u-blox.com/evk-search.  
See installation notes on the back of this card. 

2.  Connect the unit to a PC. Options: 

•  USB: Connect via USB port (

A

). Set switch (

B

) to  

  USB. The USB driver installs automatically when  
  the device is connected to a PC; this requires an  
  internet connection. 
•  UART: Connect via RS232 (

C

). Set switch (

B

) to  

 RS232. 

NOTE

: Press RST (

D

) after setting switch (

B

).

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

on the back or the V5 IN pin on the front (

F

). 

4.  EVK-M8QSAM: Place the EVK with an unobstructed 

view of the sky, no external antenna connectivity at (

E

).

5.  EVK-M8QCAM / EVK-M8CCAM: Place the EVK with 

an unobstructed view of the sky or connect antenna 
signal to (

E

).

6.  Start the u-center GNSS evaluation software and se-

lect the corresponding COM port and baud rate.

Quick Start EVK-M8QSAM / M8xCAM

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A (USB)

C (RS232)

UBX-16024579 - R03

D (RST)

B (USB/RS232 switch)

E (RF IN)
EVK-M8xCAM only

F (14-pin connector)

G (Boot)

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