Telit Wireless Solutions SE878K3-A EVK User Manual

Telit Wireless Solutions SE878K3-A EVK User Manual

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SE878Kx-Ax Family
EVK User Guide
1VV0301480 Rev 0
2018-06-20

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  • Page 1 SE878Kx-Ax Family EVK User Guide 1VV0301480 Rev 0 2018-06-20...
  • Page 2: Notice

    SE878Kx-Ax Family EVK User Guide NOTICES SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE NOTICES While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of this document, Telit assumes no liability resulting from any inaccuracies or omissions in this document, or from use of the information obtained herein.
  • Page 3: Usage And Disclosure Restrictions

    SE878Kx-Ax Family EVK User Guide NOTICES USAGE AND DISCLOSURE RESTRICTIONS License Agreements The software described in this document is the property of Telit and its licensors. It is furnished by express license agreement only and may be used only in accordance with the terms of such an agreement.
  • Page 4: Product Applicability Table

    SE878Kx-Ax Family EVK User Guide PRODUCT APPLICABILITY TABLE PRODUCT APPLICABILITY TABLE PRODUCT SE878K3-A EVK SE878K7-A EVK Table 0-1 Product Applicability Table 1VV0301480 Page 4 of 27 2018-06-20 Rev. 0...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    SE878Kx-Ax Family EVK User Guide CONTENTS CONTENTS NOTICE......................2 COPYRIGHTS....................2 COMPUTER SOFTWARE COPYRIGHTS ............2 USAGE AND DISCLOSURE RESTRICTIONS ..........3 PRODUCT APPLICABILITY TABLE .............. 4 CONTENTS ....................5 TABLES ......................6 FIGURES ......................6 INTRODUCTION ................. 7 Purpose ..................7 Contact and Support Information ...........
  • Page 6: Tables

    SE878Kx-Ax Family EVK User Guide TABLES 6.3.2 Views Menu ................20 6.3.3 Tools ................... 21 6.3.4 Commands Menu ................ 21 6.3.5 Test ..................... 21 6.3.6 Windows ..................21 6.3.7 Help .................... 21 Flashing Firmware ............... 21 Flashing Requirements ............... 21 Flashing Instructions ..............
  • Page 7: Introduction

    SE878Kx-Ax Family EVK User Guide INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Purpose The purpose of this manual is tp provide product information for the SE878Kx-Ax Family Evaluation Kit (EVK) as listed in Table 0-1 Product Applicability Table. Contact and Support Information For general contact, technical support services, technical questions, and to report documentation errors contact Telit Technical Support at: TS-EMEA@telit.com •...
  • Page 8: Text Conventions

    SE878Kx-Ax Family EVK User Guide INTRODUCTION Text Conventions Dates are in ISO 8601 format, i.e. YYYY-MM-DD. Symbol Description Danger – This information MUST be followed or catastrophic equipment failure and/or bodily injury may occur. Caution or Warning – This is an important point about integrating the product into a system.
  • Page 9: Evaluation Kit Requirements

    SE878Kx-Ax Family EVK User Guide Evaluation Kit Requirements Evaluation Kit Requirements To use the EVK, you will need a Personal Computer with a USB port that fulfills the minimum software requirements Windows XP or above • .NET Framework 2.0 • 1VV0301480 Page 9 of 27 2018-06-20...
  • Page 10: Evaluation Kit (Evk) Description

    SE878Kx-Ax Family EVK User Guide Evaluation Kit (EVK) Description Evaluation Kit (EVK) Description EVK Contents Figure 3-1 EVK contents EVK Contents Cardboard Box SE878Kx-Ax Evaluation Board (EVB) USB cable Table 3-1 EVK Contents 1VV0301480 Page 10 of 27 2018-06-20 Rev. 0...
  • Page 11: Evaluation Board Top View

    SE878Kx-Ax Family EVK User Guide Evaluation Kit (EVK) Description Evaluation Board Top View Figure 3-2 Evaluation Board – Top View Evaluation Board Figure 3-3 Evaluation Board – 3D View 1VV0301480 Page 11 of 27 2018-06-20 Rev. 0...
  • Page 12: Figure 3-4 Evaluation Board - Side View

    SE878Kx-Ax Family EVK User Guide Evaluation Kit (EVK) Description Figure 3-4 Evaluation Board – Side View 1VV0301480 Page 12 of 27 2018-06-20 Rev. 0...
  • Page 13: Evaluation Board Layout

    SE878Kx-Ax Family EVK User Guide Evaluation Kit (EVK) Description Evaluation Board Layout Figure 3-5 Evaluation Board Layout Component Name Description DL102 POWER_LED Power On status DL101 PPS_LED 1PPS signal status SW 102 POWER_SW Power On/Off switch SW 101 RESET_SW Reset signal pushbutton switch PL 106 ANT_OPEN Antenna open sense...
  • Page 14: Evaluation Board Schematic Diagram

    SE878Kx-Ax Family EVK User Guide Evaluation Kit (EVK) Description Evaluation Board Schematic Diagram Figure 3-6 Evaluation Board Schematic Diagram 1VV0301480 Page 14 of 27 2018-06-20 Rev. 0...
  • Page 15: Evaluation Kit Setup

    SE878Kx-Ax Family EVK User Guide Evaluation Kit Setup Evaluation Kit Setup Step-by-Step: First Time Connection 1. The USB drivers should be installed automatically. If not, see 4.2 Installing the USB Drivers. 2. Verify that jumpers are installed on VCC and VBAT. 3.
  • Page 16: Evaluation Board Operation

    SE878Kx-Ax Family EVK User Guide Evaluation Board Operation Evaluation Board Operation 1. Power will be applied to the module when the USB interface is connected to a USB port on a personal computer and the EVK On-Off switch is turned ON. 2.
  • Page 17: Using Telitview

    SE878Kx-Ax Family EVK User Guide Using TelitView Using TelitView Launch the TelitView application (Version 2.2.0.RC03 or newer) by double clicking the desktop icon (if set up) or from the “Start” menu, clicking All Programs/TelitView. Please refer to TelitView_SW_User_Guide for a full description of TelitView’s features and commands.
  • Page 18: Setting-Up Telitview

    SE878Kx-Ax Family EVK User Guide Using TelitView Setting-Up TelitView Once the program is launched, the main application window should appear as below: Connecting to the EVK 6.2.1 Set and Open Port configuration 1VV0301480 Page 18 of 27 2018-06-20 Rev. 0...
  • Page 19: Port Open & Close

    SE878Kx-Ax Family EVK User Guide Using TelitView In the main toolbar hover over the “Setup” menu and then click on “Comm Port”. Then select the Communication Port number, the Baud Rate 9600 bps and click the “OK” button. If properly connected, the module will be automatically connected and the NMEA Monitor window will report module output messages.
  • Page 20: Main Menu Bar

    SE878Kx-Ax Family EVK User Guide Using TelitView Main Menu Bar Below is an overview of the main menu bar commands. 6.3.1 Setup Menu The menu that allows the user to perform setup functions Com Port – Allows the user to set up the appropriate Com port and •...
  • Page 21: Tools

    SE878Kx-Ax Family EVK User Guide Using TelitView 6.3.3 Tools The Tools option allows the user to replay previously recorded data files, as well as manage the user defined Commands. 6.3.4 Commands Menu The Commands menu provides the user with options to enter a choice of either Basic or user Defined Commands.
  • Page 22: Flashing Instructions

    SE878Kx-Ax Family EVK User Guide Using TelitView Flashing Instructions 1. Connect the USB plug and let the Host PC machine enumerate the USB connection. 2. Turn on (up) the “POWER-SW” to power the receiver. 3. Launch the TLoaf.exe. The Module Communication Port will be automatically selected.
  • Page 23: Communication Interface

    SE878Kx-Ax Family EVK User Guide Communication Interface Communication Interface The modules offer several ways of communication to and from the host processor. For simplicity in this document, the interface described in the examples is in UART mode. Please refer to MT-GNSS Families Software User Guide for a full description of messages and commands from/to the modules.
  • Page 24: Nmea-0183 Messages Description

    SE878Kx-Ax Family EVK User Guide Communication Interface NMEA-0183 Messages Description The table below summarizes the periodic output messages: Message ID Description $GPRMC Recommended minimum specific GNSS data $GPGGA GNSS fix data. (Position, Navigation, and Time data $GPVTG Course and speed over ground. $GNGSA GNSS Active Satellites and Dilution of Precision (DOP) GNSS satellites in view.
  • Page 25: Commands Description

    SE878Kx-Ax Family EVK User Guide Communication Interface Commands Description The table below summarizes the set of commands Command ID Description $PMTK000 Test packet $PMTK001 Acknowledge packet $PMTK010 Output system message $PMTK101 Hot Restart: Use all available data in the NV Store. $PMTK102 Warm Restart: Don't use Ephemeris at re-start.
  • Page 26: Document History

    SE878Kx-Ax Family EVK User Guide DOCUMENT HISTORY DOCUMENT HISTORY Revision Date Changes 2018-05-21 First Issue 1VV0301480 Page 26 of 27 2018-06-20 Rev. 0...

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