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JF2 EVK User Manual
1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16

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  • Page 1 JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16...
  • Page 2 JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 APPLICABILITY TABLE PRODUCT Reproduction forbidden without written authorization from Telit Communications S.p.A. - All Rights Reserved. Page 2 of 36 Mod. 0809 2011-07 Rev.2...
  • Page 3 JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Notice While reasonable efforts have been made to assure 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 4 JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 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 5: Table Of Contents

    JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 Contents Introduction ......................7       Scope ..........................7   1.1. 1.2.   Audience ........................7   Contact Information, Support ..................7 1.3.     1.4.   Text Conventions ......................8  ...
  • Page 6 JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 APPENDIX ......................33     Flashing the Jupiter-F2 ....................33 8.1.     8.2.   Going into Boot Mode and Hibernate Mode ..............34   Internal LNA and Antenna .................... 34 8.3.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 Introduction 1.1. Scope Scope of this document is to give an overview of the Evaluation kit of the GPS standalone module JF2. 1.2. Audience This document is intended for customers who are evaluating one or more products in the applicability table.

  • Page 8: Text Conventions

    JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 1.4. Text Conventions Danger – This information MUST be followed or catastrophic equipment failure or bodily injury may occur. Caution or Warning – Alerts the user to important points about integrating the module, if these points are not followed, the module and end user equipment may fail or malfunction.
  • Page 9 JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 Always follow ESD safety precautions when utilizing the Jupiter-F2 evaluation kit. For additional information on the Jupiter-F2, ask your sales representative for additional manuals, datasheets, support, etc. Reproduction forbidden without written authorization from Telit Communications S.p.A. - All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 10: Preparing For Thejupiter-F2

    JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 Preparing for theJupiter-F2 What is Necessary To use the Jupiter-F2 Evaluation kit, you will need:  FTDI USB Drivers  SiRFLive2.0 and above or  SiRFDemo  A PC with a USB port that fulfills the minimum software requirements: o Windows XP o .NET Framework 2.0...

  • Page 11: Jupiter-F2 Evaluation Kit

    JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 Jupiter-F2 Evaluation Kit 3.1. What’s in the Box USB Cable Antenna Jupiter Eval Kit USB Drive Reproduction forbidden without written authorization from Telit Communications S.p.A. - All Rights Reserved. Page 11 of 36...

  • Page 12: Jupiter Evaluation Board

    JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 3.2. Jupiter Evaluation Board TX LED 1PPS LED Module ON LED Battery Backup BOOT Figure 2: JF2 assembly drawing. REV D EVK ON_OFF Pulse 3.3V Antenna Supply Item Function TX LED LED that is tied to the USB to UART bridge TX line. The LED blinks whenever there is activity on the TX line.

  • Page 13: Switch Configuration

    JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 3.2.1. Switch Configuration Normal GPS (Active (BOOT) Ant) (Battery) w/ provided Active Antenna no Battery w/ Passive Antenna no Battery w/ Active Antenna and Battery w/ Passive Antenna and Battery Flashing the GPS For Dip SW1 Reproduction forbidden without written authorization from Telit Communications S.p.A.

  • Page 14: Step-By-Step: First Time Running The Jupiter-F2 Evaluation Board

    JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 Step-by-Step: First Time Running the Jupiter-F2 Evaluation Board The Jupiter-F2 evaluation board defaults to hibernate mode as soon as the USB is connected. It is important to understand the different power states in order to be in the correct mode for the desired operation.
  • Page 15 JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 Figure 4: In this case, the COM port is assigned as COM5 At first application of power (connecting of USB), the evaluation board should default to hibernate mode. The Module ON LED should be unlit.

  • Page 16: Jupiter-F2 On Sirflive

    JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 Jupiter-F2 on SiRFLive Launch the SiRFLive application. 5.1. Main Interface After launching SiRFLive, first notice the application’s main interface. Figure 5: Main Menu Bar Figure 6: Main Tool Bar 5.2. Connecting To the Jupiter-F2 The user can utilize either the Main Menu Bar or the Main Tool Bar.
  • Page 17 JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 5.2.1.2. Main Tool Bar Select the “Receiver Settings” button Or the “Connect” button 5.2.1.3. Rx Port Settings Select the GSD4e Product Family, RS232/USB, and the Correct COM Port. Figure 8: The Rx Port Connection Window Default Baud rate for NMEA is 4800, and 115200 for OSP.

  • Page 18: Sirflive Windows

    JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 5.3. SiRFLive Windows After a successful connection with the receiver is established, the default SiRFLive windows should be arranged and become filled with data. If not all the default windows are arranged or opened, under the Main Menu Bar, go to “Window” >...
  • Page 19 JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 5.3.1.2. Radar View (main tool bar icon) Red satellites – 0 C/N0 Blue satellites – nonzero C/N0 but not being used in the navigation solution Green satellites – nonzero C/N0 and are being used in the navigation solution Skyblue satellites –...
  • Page 20 JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 5.3.1.3. Debug View (main tool bar icon) Shows the communication messages with the receiver. Figure 11: Debug view with One Socket Protocol messages. Reproduction forbidden without written authorization from Telit Communications S.p.A. - All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 21 JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 5.3.1.4. Location View (main tool bar icon) Displays more detailed information regarding the UTC, TOW, Latitude, Longitude, Altitude, etc. Map Position Configuration Clear Data Set Reference Location Figure 12: Location view Map position button requires Internet access to work.

  • Page 22: Receiver Commands

    JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 5.4. Receiver Commands Most of the Receiver Commands can be accessed through the Main Menu Bar under “Receiver” > “Command.” There are also shortcuts on the Main Tool Bar which will be covered in this section.
  • Page 23 JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 5.4.1.1. Sending Resets (main tool bar icon) 1. Select “Reset. . .” under the Main Menu Bar “Receiver” > “Command” > “Reset. . .” Select the Reset icon on the Main Tool Bar.
  • Page 24 JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 5.4.1.2. Switch Protocol The number of available commands in NMEA is limited compared to OSP. Switching to OSP for testing is recommended. 1. On the Main Menu Bar, select “Receiver” > “Command” > “Switch Protocols. . .”...
  • Page 25 JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 The development kit hardware is set up to use an active antenna. The antenna feed is outputting 3.3V for the antenna. To ensure that no cross-correlation occurs, ensure that the correct LNA gain setting is selected for the chosen GPS antenna for use. In this case, the provided GPS antenna, the M820B-S, has 16dB typical gain.
  • Page 26 JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 Figure 16: Configuring the IC parameters. 1. Click “OK” after all necessary changes. Reproduction forbidden without written authorization from Telit Communications S.p.A. - All Rights Reserved. Page 26 of 36 Mod. 0809 2011-07 Rev.2...
  • Page 27 JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 Figure 17: Click “Yes” in order for new changes to be applied. 5.4.1.4. Logging Data (main tool bar icon) SiRFLive is capable of collecting either the OSP message stream or the NMEA message stream into a log file.
  • Page 28 JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 ii. After specifying the output folder and output name, close the “Specify log file name:” window by clicking Open and the “Log File Path:” bar should be filled with the file path. Select the desired Log Format, and click “Start” in order to start logging. ...

  • Page 29: Battery Function On Jf2

    JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 Battery Function on JF2 The JF2 evaluation kit supports the use of battery backup. If the 3V lithium coin cell is installed, and position 4 of SW1 is pressed (Battery Backup) then the evaluation kit will support battery backup.

  • Page 30: Hz Function On Jf2

    JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 5Hz Function on JF2 7.1. NMEA Messages The JF2 default protocol is NMEA v3.0 at 4800 baud. The following messages are the default NMEA messages outputted by the JF2: ‐ RMC = 1 second update ‐...

  • Page 31: One Socket Protocol (Osp) Messages

    JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 7.2. One Socket Protocol (OSP) Messages SiRF One Socket Protocol (OSP) is supported. This is an extension of the existing SiRF Binary protocol. The following messages are output once per second: ‐...

  • Page 32: Mid 136 - Mode Control

    JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 7.2.2. MID 136 – Mode Control Name Bytes Binary (Hex) Unit Description Scale Example Message ID Decimal 136 Reserved 0000 Reserved Degraded Controls use of 2-SV and 1-SV solutions Mode Position Calc...

  • Page 33: Appendix

    JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 APPENDIX 8.1. Flashing the Jupiter-F2 It is usually not necessary for users to keep re-flashing the evaluation kit. New firmware will only be provided if necessary. From Hibernate Mode, (Module ON LED unlit), press position 1 of SW1 and apply the ON_OFF pulse in order to go into Internal Boot mode.

  • Page 34: Going Into Boot Mode And Hibernate Mode

    JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 8.2. Going into Boot Mode and Hibernate Mode The Jupiter-F2 Evaluation Board’s main power comes from its USB port. Upon connection to a USB port, the evaluation kit defaults to its hibernate mode.
  • Page 35 JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 8.3.1.1. Active Antenna The bundled M820B antenna requires a DC voltage between 2.7V to 6.0V. The Evaluation Kit can provide 3.3V to the active antenna by pressing position 2 of SW1. The active antenna should be low gain variety.

  • Page 36: Document History

    JF2 EVK User Manual 1vv0300987 Rev.0 – 2012-11-16 Document History Revision Date Changes 2011-01-19 First issue 2012-11-16 Updated DIP switch for 3.3V antenna power (for Rev D EVK board) Reproduction forbidden without written authorization from Telit Communications S.p.A. - All Rights Reserved.

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