Document MT0605P.E
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MTi User Manual
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Start-up procedure
The MTi starts up with communication over the serial (RS232/RS485/RS422) interface by default:
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If alternative UART is set, the MTi will switch to alternative UART
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If USB is detected, the MTi will switch to USB communication
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WakeUp message sent
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If WakeUp is not interrupted, the MTi will be put in Measurement Mode.
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Plugging in USB at any time will let the MTi switch to USB immediately.
When for some reason, the MTi becomes unresponsive in serial mode and unplugging/connecting the
MTi does not solve the communication problem, just connect the MTi to a USB port and check the
settings of the device. For RS422 devices, there is a restore communication procedure (see [MTM],
not available for alternative UART).
Alternative UART
With the MTi-OEM, the alternative UART is available. This UART interface is a direct serial interface
with 3V3 CMOS levels. It can be used e.g. on embedded systems. To configure the MTi to
communicate via this alternative UART, use the command SetExtOutputMode (see [LLCP]). This
setting will be stored in the non-volatile memory, so the device will start up communicating over this
alternative UART, unless a USB connection is detected. Note that the maximum baud rate on the
alternative UART is 750 kbps.
6.3.2.2
GPS receiver
The MTi-G-700 GPS/INS needs an active antenna. The connection on the OEM board of the MTi-G-
700 is done with a u.FL miniature coax.
6.3.2.3
Connecting with the OEM board
Connecting to the OEM board is possible by using sockets with a pitch of 1.27 mm. Notable
manufacturers are Samtec, Molex and Hirose. Two examples of such sockets are:
Socket
Manufacturer
Part number
Farnell part number
10-pins 1.27 mm pitch
Samtec
FFSD-05-01-N
1753841
14-pins 1.27 mm pitch
Molex
90635-1143
1392991
These connectors can be connected to ribbon cables without tools to make a cable like below. On the
right is an application of such a cable.