IPC/RSL8xxx-XxxxE: user documentation
DOC/IPC_RSL8-E; V1.9
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GPS (optional)
The GPS function is supported by use of a complete and certified GPS module NEO-M8U
manufactured by u-Blox.
GPS Feature is part of the IPC/WLB-PG Extension board. Refer to the dedicated user
documentation DOC/IPC_WLBPG-E and
u-Blox web page for detailed information.
The Module is connected to USB internal interface directly and appears as a virtual serial
interface.
The GPS module may be turned off by the IPC/WLB-PG controller. This allows to safe power
or to hard reboot the module. Refer to 0.
GPS antenna connector
Connector
Description
Connector Type Assembled
QMA
LNA Supply Voltage
3.3V+/-10% with internal 10Ohm series resistor
LNA maximum Supply current
20mA
Required frequency range of Antenna
1575MHz
GPS
1598 ... 1606MHz Glonass
1561MHz
BeiDou
1560MHz ... 1591MHz Galileo
Required antenna impedance
50Ohms
Required antenna ESD Rating
4kV contact discharge, 8kV air discharge
Pin description
Pin 1
Antenna
Shield
GND
Tab. 32 GPS Antenna requirement
Important Note
Do not shortcut the antenna.
GPS with Dead Reckoning
The GPS module supports dead reckoning to provide position data even if there are no accurate satellite
visibility available. Dead reckoning is available after an initialization phase where the internal sensors are
calibrated. Refer to u-Blox documentation to get best performance.
