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- Page 1 EVK-L2 TOBY-L2 series LTE/DC-HSPA+/EGPRS cellular evaluation kits User guide Abstract This guide explains how to set up the EVK-L2x Evaluation Kits to begin evaluating the u-blox TOBY-L2 series LTE/DC-HSPA+/EGPRS cellular modules UBX-14000422 - R11 C1-Public www.u-blox.com...
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Page 2: Document Information
EVK-L2 - User guide Document information Title EVK-L2 Subtitle TOBY-L2 series LTE/DC-HSPA+/EGPRS cellular evaluation kits Document type User guide Document number UBX-14000422 Revision and date 22-Jun-2021 Disclosure restriction C1-Public Product status Corresponding content status In development / Objective specification Target values. Revised and supplementary data will be published later. Prototype Engineering sample Advance information... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
EVK-L2 - User guide Contents Document information ..........................2 Contents ................................3 Starting up ............................... 4 1.1 EVK-L2 overview ............................4 1.2 EVK-L2 block diagram ..........................6 1.3 Switches, jumpers, and buttons ......................7 1.4 LEDs ................................7 1.5 Connectors ..............................8 1.6 EVK-L2 pin out ............................. -
Page 4: Starting Up
EVK-L2 - User guide Starting up 1.1 EVK-L2 overview The EVK-L2 kits are powerful and easy-to-use tools that simplify the evaluation of u-blox TOBY-L2 series multimode LTE/DC-HSPA+/EGPRS cellular modules. The evaluation kits differ depending on which TOBY-L2 series module is mounted: •... - Page 5 EVK-L2 - User guide Cellular RS232 Cellular USB 9 – 18 V GNSS USB (UART) (UART) Power input J102 J500 J501 J400 DS124 DS118 DL405 DL403 DL501 SW300 GNSS DL404 adapter board Main power switch SW400 GNSS antenna connector DL401 J103 GNSS module DS132...
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Page 6: Evk-L2 Block Diagram
EVK-L2 - User guide 1.2 EVK-L2 block diagram Figure 2 shows the main interfaces and internal connections of the EVK-L2 evaluation kit: Native Cellular RS232 RS232 MiniUSB/DB9 On-Board/B2B Audio Headset jack (UART) UART switch switch (J100) Codec (J303) (J500) converter UART Cellular USB (SW403) -
Page 7: Switches, Jumpers, And Buttons
EVK-L2 - User guide 1.3 Switches, jumpers, and buttons Function Description Name Board Main Power Switch Power on / off of the whole evaluation kit SW400 EVB Cellular VCC Jumper socket to provide the 3.8 V supply to the cellular module VCC input J404 Cellular Power-on Push button to switch-on the cellular module... -
Page 8: Connectors
EVK-L2 - User guide 1.5 Connectors Function Description Name Board 9 - 18 V Power Input Connector for the AC / DC power adapter of the IEC 60417-5172 J400 Class II equipment AC: 100-240 V, 0.8 A, 50-60 Hz / DC: +12 V, 2.5 A SIM card holder SIM card holder J300... -
Page 9: Evk-L2 Pin Out
EVK-L2 - User guide 1.6 EVK-L2 pin out TOBY-L2 series DIL B2B TOBY-L2 series DIL B2B TOBY-L2 series DIL B2B Pin N° Name Name / Pin N° Pin N° Name Name / Pin N° Pin N° Name Name / Pin N° RSVD Not present J201 Pins 7-10... -
Page 10: Software Installation
EVK-L2 - User guide DIL B2B J201 DIL B2B J200 Signal Name Pin N° Pin N° Signal Name Signal Name Pin N° Pin N° Signal Name HOST_SELECT0 Not connected Not connected V_BCKP Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected... -
Page 11: Board Setup
EVK-L2 - User guide 1.8 Board setup Insert a SIM card into the SIM card holder (J300 on the EVB). Connect a cellular antenna provided with the evaluation kit box to the Primary cellular antenna SMA connector on the ADP-L2 (ANT1, RF input/output for transmission and reception of LTE/3G/2G RF signals). -
Page 12: Enabling Error Result Codes
EVK-L2 - User guide 10. For communication via the TOBY-L2 module’s UART interface, the following connections are allowed and can be alternatively enabled in a mutually exclusive way (see Table 6 for switch position and LED status): Connect a USB cable to mini USB connector (Cellular USB, J501 on EVB), LED DL501 lights blue Connect an RS232 cable to DB9 connector (Cellular RS232, J500 on EVB) When a USB cable is connected to the mini USB connector, two COM ports are enabled in... -
Page 13: Registration On A Cellular Network
EVK-L2 - User guide 1.11 Registration on a cellular network Command sent by DTE (user) DCE response (module) Description AT+CREG? +CREG: 0,1 Verify the network registration. AT+COPS=0 Register the module on the network. The cellular module automatically registers itself on the cellular network. -
Page 14: Appendix
EVK-L2 - User guide Appendix A Setting up AT terminal applications for communication with EVK-L2 The u-blox m-center cellular module evaluation tool is a powerful platform for evaluating, configuring, and testing u-blox cellular products. m-center includes an AT commands terminal for communication with the device and can be downloaded free-of-charge from our website (http://www.u-blox.com). -
Page 15: Bevk-L2 Setup For Internet Browsing (Windows)
EVK-L2 - User guide B EVK-L2 setup for Internet browsing (Windows) This section describes how to set up the EVK-L2 for browsing the internet with Windows 7 operating system on a PC connected with the EVK-L2 over the USB physical interface of the TOBY-L2 series module. - Page 16 EVK-L2 - User guide Open “Network and Sharing Center” and click on Local Area Connection (associated to RNDIS interface): • Click on Properties: UBX-14000422 - R11 Appendix Page 16 of 27 C1-Public...
- Page 17 EVK-L2 - User guide Search for “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and click on Properties: Check the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically option. This the DHCP UBX-14000422 - R11 Appendix Page 17 of 27 C1-Public...
- Page 18 EVK-L2 - User guide If it is not possible to surf the web, then manually set the DNS server address: for example, use the DNS server returned by network (in this example, 83.224.70.94) UBX-14000422 - R11 Appendix Page 18 of 27 C1-Public...
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Page 19: Cevk-L2 Setup For Internet Browsing (Linux)
EVK-L2 - User guide C EVK-L2 setup for Internet browsing (Linux) This section describes how to set up the EVK-L2 for browsing the internet with a Linux operating system on a PC connected with the EVK-L2 over the USB interface of the TOBY-L2 series module. Follow the board setup instructions described in section (except the Windows OS settings) to provide communication via the USB interface of the TOBY-L2 module. - Page 20 EVK-L2 - User guide Command sent by DTE (user) DCE response (module) Description Check the +COPS <AcT> and act accordingly: AT+COPS? +COPS: 0,0,"I TIM",7 • If <Act> = 7 (LTE, as it is in this example) • Then no further action is needed •...
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Page 21: D Optimal Throughput
EVK-L2 - User guide Use ifconfig to check that RNDIS is now active. Now it is possible to browse the Internet. D Optimal throughput To reach the highest throughput use one of these interfaces, which are listed with most optimal first: •... -
Page 22: E Examples Of At Commands
EVK-L2 - User guide E Examples of AT commands For the complete description and syntax of the AT commands supported by each TOBY L2 series cellular module product version, see the u-blox AT commands manual [1]. For detailed examples of AT commands for network registration and configuration, context activation, data connection management, SIM management, module interfaces configurations and other settings, see the u blox AT commands examples application note [2]. -
Page 23: F Current Consumption Measurement
EVK-L2 - User guide F Current consumption measurement Current consumption of TOBY-L2 series module can be measured on the EVK-L2 by removing 0R jumpers R118 and R115 mounted on the cellular adapter board, described in Figure 0R jumpers R118 and R115 to be removed to measure the current consumption of the TOBY-L2 module... -
Page 24: G Glossary
EVK-L2 - User guide G Glossary Abbreviation Definition Alternating Current Application Communication Module* / Abstract Control Model* Adapter Board Access Point Name AT Command Interpreter Software Subsystem, or attention Board-To-Board Communication Device Class Clear To Send Direct Current Data Communication Equipment Display Data Channel DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol... -
Page 25: Declaration Of Conformities
EVK-L2 - User guide Declaration of conformities The equipment is intended for indoor usage. It is the user’s duty to verify if further restrictions apply, such as in airplanes, hospitals, or hazardous locations (such as petrol stations or refineries). Any changes or modification made to this equipment will void its compliance to the safety requirements. -
Page 26: Related Documentation
EVK-L2 - User guide Related documentation u-blox AT commands manual, UBX-13002752 u-blox AT commands examples application note, UBX-13001820 u-blox TOBY-L2 series data sheet, UBX-13004573 u-blox TOBY-L2 / MPCI-L2 series system integration manual, UBX-13004618 u-blox TOBY-L2 series networking modes application note, UBX-14000479 u-blox Wi-Fi / cellular integration application note, UBX-14003264... -
Page 27: Contact
EVK-L2 - User guide Contact For complete contact information, visit us at www.u-blox.com. u-blox Offices North, Central and South America Headquarters Asia, Australia, Pacific Europe, Middle East, Africa u-blox America, Inc. u-blox Singapore Pte. Ltd. u-blox AG Phone: +1 703 483 3180 Phone: +65 6734 3811 Email:...