1. Download the EVK-7 or the EVK-8 software (and docu-
mentation) from www.u-blox.com/evk-downloads and
install the software. See installation notes on back of card.
2. Connect the unit to a PC. Options:
•
USB: Connect via USB port
(
G
). (The USB driver
installs automatically when the device is connected
to a PC - requires internet connection).
•
UART: Connect via RS232 (
F
). Set switch (
B
) to I2C
•
SPI / I
2
C compliant DDC: Connect pins (
C
). Set
switch (
B
) to SPI or I2C.
NOTE
: Press the RST (
E
) after changing the switch (
B
).
3. Provide power to the device at all times, either via
USB on the back (
G
) or the V5 IN pin (
D
) on the front.
4. Connect the GNSS antenna to the evaluation unit (
A
)
and place the antenna in a location with good sky
view. For best performance, use an active antenna or
external LNA (when connecting to a GNSS simulator).
5. Start the u-center GNSS evaluation software and select
the corresponding COM port and baud rate.
Quick Start EVK-7 / EVK-8
2. Setup
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