u-blox EVK-M8 Quick Start

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Quick Start for EVK-M8 kits

1. Overview

2. Setup

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

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.

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Page 1 Quick Start for EVK-M8 kits 1. Overview 2. Setup 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;...
Page 2 4. Interfaces NOTE: “Software and documentation”. Refer to recommendations in The EVK-M8 can be used to evaluate • Unzip the downloaded file, go to the EVK user guide when using the all interfaces available on u-blox M8 the Tools folder, and open the EVK-M8 with a GNSS simulator.