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EVK-F10T - User guide
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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. For more information on installing and using the u-center 2 evaluation software tool, see the
u-center 2 user guide [4].
The required Windows drivers for the FTDI FT4232H 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
automatically installed from the Windows Update, check, and uninstall the previously installed FTDI
drivers. The Windows system driver search mechanism automatically downloads and installs the FTDI
drivers from the Microsoft Windows Update service. If the automatic installation fails, contact u-blox
support to get the FTDI drivers and install them manually.
3.2 Installing hardware
Refer to chapter Device description for more information on the interfaces.
1. Power the device on, either via USB on the back or through the 5V_IN input on the
front of the EVK.
2. Connect the provided GNSS antenna to the evaluation unit using the RF IN
SMA (Note that there is also a buffered 50
Ω SMA output for the time pulse)
connector and place the antenna in a location with clear sky view.
3. 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 Default interface settings
Refer to the NEO-F10T Integration manual [3] for more information on the default interface
configuration .
Parameter Description Remark
UART, Input UBX and NMEA protocol at 38400 baud
UART, Output UBX and NMEA protocol at 38400 baud Only NMEA messages are activated by default
Table 3 Default configuration
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UART 3.3V interface is available on the 14-pin connector for debugging and design-in purposes.