EVK-F9P-01 - User guide
UBX-22038408 - R03
Getting started
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Getting started
3.1
Installing u-center software
u-center, 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 provided user guide
together with the evaluation tool provide useful assistance during all phases of a system integration
project.
1.
Download the u-center software from
http://www.u-blox.com/product/u-center
2.
Once the zipped installer file is downloaded, unzip it and double-click the exe file.
The u-center software will be installed on your system and placed under the “u-blox” folder in the
“Start > Programs” menu. You can alternatively choose the destination folder for the program
installation.
3.
After a successful installation, start the u-center from the
Start
menu (All Programs > u-blox >
u-center > u-center).
For more information on using u-center, refer to the u-center User guide [
].
The required Microsoft CDC-ACM driver for Windows 10 USB interface is available from the Microsoft
Windows Update service. The Windows system driver search mechanism will download and install the
USB driver automatically from the Microsoft Windows Update service. To evaluate with the Windows
7 and 8 operating systems, the u-blox GNSS standard driver (x64bit) is needed which can be found in
the u-center package.
3.2
Installing hardware
4.
Before connecting the interface cable to the EVK, select the interface that you are using for the
connection by sliding the interface switch to the correct position:
•
USB-C: Connect via USB-C connector
•
UART: Connect via RS-232. Set the slide switch to I2C.
•
SPI / I2C compliant DDC: Connect the corresponding pins (see Table 5 for pin description). Set the
slide switch accordingly to SPI or I2C.
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CAUTION
Changing the interface switch position while the EVK is powered on may damage the
GNSS receiver chip. Power off the EVK before changing the interface switch setting.
1.
Power the device on, either via USB on the back or through the V5_IN input on the front of the
EVK.
2.
Connect the GNSS antenna to the RF IN SMA jack and place the antenna in a location with good
sky view.
3.
Start the u-center GNSS Evaluation Software and select the corresponding COM port and baud
rate.
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Refer to the u-center User Guide [
] for more information.
