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EVK-M8QSAM User Guide 

 

UBX-16018104 - R05

 

Early Production Information

 

Measuring tracking current

 

 

 

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Measuring tracking current 

 
To measure the tracking current with EVK-M8QSAM, follow these steps: 

1.

 

Connect a true rms voltmeter across P1A (VCC) and P1B of the front connector (see Figure 5). 

2.

 

Wait 12 minutes to download all GNSS orbital data, or download all the Aiding Data via the AssistNow 
Online service 

3.

 

Read the voltage (and average if necessary) on the voltmeter and convert to current (1 mV equals 1 mA) 

4.

 

Perform the test with good signals and clear sky view to ensure that the receiver can acquire the satellite 
signals. 

For more details see the circuit in Figure 8. 
 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Figure 5: Example – tracking current measurement

 

 

Hirschmann  

Part Nr.: 934160100 

 

 

P1A (VCC) 
P1B 

 

 

P1B 
P1A (VCC) 

Summary of Contents for EVK-M8QSAM

Page 1: ...ser Guide Abstract This document describes the structure and use of the EVK M8QSAM evaluation kit and provides information for evaluating and testing the u blox SAM M8Q GNSS patch antenna module www u...

Page 2: ...is available at www u blox com Support Product Resources Conformity Declaration This document applies to the following products Product name Type number Firmware version PCN reference EVK M8QSAM EVK...

Page 3: ...tive Device ESD CAUTION RISK OF SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE BATTERY WHEN TOUCHING IT WITH CONDUCTING PARTS IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF A FAILURE IN THE INTERNAL PROTECTION CIRCUITRY THERE IS A RISK OF AN EXPLOS...

Page 4: ...Getting Started 8 3 1 Software installation 8 3 2 Hardware installation 8 3 3 Serial port default configuration 8 4 Device description 9 4 1 Interface connection and measurement 9 4 2 Active antenna...

Page 5: ...Guide UBX 16018104 R05 Early Production Information Contents Page 5 of 23 8 Board layout 16 9 Schematic 18 10 Troubleshooting 19 11 Common evaluation pitfalls 21 Related documents 22 Revision history...

Page 6: ...able 1 List of available evaluation kits 1 2 Kit includes Evaluation unit plain PCB board USB cable Extra Battery RENATA CR2450 Quick Start card Because of the integrated antennas in the SAM M8Q modul...

Page 7: ...rnal powered via extra power supply pin 14 V5_IN 13 GND Normal Operating temperature 40 C to 65 C Table 2 EVK M8QSAM specification 2 1 Safety precautions EVK M8QSAM must be supplied by an external lim...

Page 8: ...et slide switch to USB UART Connect via RS232 Set slide switch to RS232 2 The device must always have power either via USB on the back or the V5_IN input on the front 3 The EVK M8QSAM evaluation kit i...

Page 9: ...supply and communication 4 2 Active antenna The SAM M8Q module is embedded with a GNSS patch antenna and the signal is further filtered and amplified by the internal SAW filter and internal Low Noise...

Page 10: ...ion The maximum operating baud rate is 460 8 kBd If you are using a USB to RS232 adaptor cable you can connect it directly to the evaluation kit RS232 port The 9 pin D SUB female connector is assigned...

Page 11: ...operates only with the USB interface RS232 DB9 is switched off 4 3 8 Test Connector This 14 pin test connector provides additional functionality to the EVK allowing access to the interface pins and an...

Page 12: ...UCTIONS RISK OF SHORT CIRCUIT WHEN TOUCHING THE BATTERY WITH CONDUCTING PARTS 4 3 11 GNSS Configuration The EVK M8QSAM supports concurrent GPS QZSS GLONASS and Galileo reception By default the M8 rece...

Page 13: ...igure 5 2 Wait 12 minutes to download all GNSS orbital data or download all the Aiding Data via the AssistNow Online service 3 Read the voltage and average if necessary on the voltmeter and convert to...

Page 14: ...iguration box in u center otherwise the configuration will be lost Selecting one of the available setups is the equivalent of using a combination of the configuration messages with appropriate paramet...

Page 15: ...EVK M8QSAM User Guide UBX 16018104 R05 Early Production Information Block diagram Page 15 of 23 7 Block diagram Figure 6 EVK M8QSAM block diagram...

Page 16: ...er Guide UBX 16018104 R05 Early Production Information Board layout Page 16 of 23 8 Board layout Figure 7 shows the EVK M8QSAM board layout See Table 6 for the component list of the EVB Figure 7 EVB S...

Page 17: ...11 R2 R6 RES THICK FILM CHIP 0603 100R 5 0 1 W R13 RES THICK FILM CHIP 0402 10K 5 0 1 W R14 R15 R19 R3 R8 VARISTOR BOURNS MLE SERIES CG0402MLE 18G 18 V R24 R27 R35 R36 RES THICK FILM CHIP 0402 100K 5...

Page 18: ...UBX 16018104 R05 Early Production Information Schematic Page 18 of 23 9 Schematic Figure 8 Schematic EVK M8QSAM DNI TRUE in the schematic means Component not installed...

Page 19: ...the screen The syndrome is caused when the NMEA 0183 GNSS serial data is misinterpreted as a mouse data by the serial port enumerator serenum sys resulting in erratic mouse cursor activity Change the...

Page 20: ...ention to proper handling of the EVK A GNSS receiver is designed for real life use i e time is always moving forward By using a GNSS simulator the user can change scenarios which enables jumping backw...

Page 21: ...terministic system The satellite constellation changes constantly Atmospheric effects i e dawn and dusk have an impact on signal travel time The position of the GNSS receiver is typically not the same...

Page 22: ...h publication 4024 For regular updates to u blox documentation and to receive product change notifications register on our homepage Revision history Revision Date Name Status Comments R01 17 Nov 2016...

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