1. Download and install the EVK-M8 software (and
documentation) from
www.u-blox.com/evaluation-kits
.
See the installation notes on the back of this card.
2. Connect the unit to a PC. Options:
• USB: Connect via USB port
(
G
). (The USB driver
installs automatically when the device is connected
to a PC; internet connection required).
• UART: Connect via RS232 (
F
). Set switch (
B
) to I2C.
• SPI / I
2
C compliant DDC: Connect the pins (
C
).
Set switch (
B
) to either SPI or I2C.
NOTE
: Press RST (
E
) after setting switch (
B
).
3. Provide power to the device at all times, either via
USB on the back (
G
) or the V5 IN pin (
D
) on the
front.
4. Connect the GNSS antenna to the evaluation unit
(
A
) and place the antenna in a location with an
unobstructed view of the sky. For best performance,
use an active antenna or external LNA (when con-
necting to a GNSS simulator).
5. Start the u-center GNSS Evaluation Software and
select the corresponding COM port and baud rate.
Quick Start for EVK-M8 kits
2. Setup
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