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4: Software Usage
System Requirements
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Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7, 8, and 10
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USB Driver: CP210x VCPInstaller.zip
For Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, please use CP210xVCP driver v6.7
or the latest version (v6.7.5).
For Windows 10, please use CP210xVCP driver v6.7.5; v10.1.1
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Allystar USB Driver: Allystar -USB driver.zip
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Sensor Device Driver: Allystar-Sensor Device driver.zip
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GUI Tool: GNSS Tool
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Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5
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Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Package (x86)
USB Driver and GNSS Tool
Before setting up the connection between the module’s UART port and the PC, you
will need the Development Kit USB Driver (CP210x VCP) and GNSS Tool.exe to
operate the Development Kit.
Please download and install the USB Driver (CP210x VCP) from
https://
source.sierrawireless.com/resources/airprime/software/cp210x-windows-drivers
.
Please download the GNSS tool from
https://source.sierrawireless.com/resources/
.
Important:
Please check whether you have the correct USB driver before you proceed to the
next step. The Development Kit will not function without the correct driver.
Installing the USB Driver
1.
Double click
CP210x_VCP_Win.exe
to begin driver installation:
Figure 4-1: Driver Installation Folder