EVK-M8QSAM User Guide
UBX-16018104 - R05
Early Production Information
Getting Started
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Getting Started
3.1
Software installation
Installation of the EVK-M8QSAM software and documentation requires Internet access.
Choose the “Software only” or “Software and documentation” installation package from the u-blox website.
Once the zip file is downloaded, unzip the file in the Tools folder and double-click the extracted exe file.
The software components will be installed on your system and placed under the “u-blox” folder in the “Start
Programs” menu.
3.2
Hardware installation
1.
Connect the unit to a PC running Microsoft Windows. Options:
USB: Connect via USB port. Set 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 includes a SAM-M8Q concurrent GNSS module with embedded patch
antenna. There is no external antenna connectivity to RF IN. Place the evaluation kit in a location with good
sky view.
4.
Start the u-center GNSS Evaluation Software and select the corresponding COM port and baud rate. (Refer
to the
u-center User Guide
[4] for more information.)
3.3
Serial port default configuration
Parameter
Description
Remark
UART Port 1, Input
UBX and NMEA protocol at 9600 Bd
UART Port 1, Output
UBX and NMEA protocol at 9600 Bd
Only NMEA messages are activated
USB, Input
UBX and NMEA protocol
USB, Output
UBX and NMEA protocol
Only NMEA messages are activated
Table 3: Default configuration
