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- Page 1 EVK-U26, EVK-U27 SARA-U260, SARA-U270 HSPA/UMTS/EGPRS/GSM Cellular evaluation kit User Guide Abstract This guide explains how to set up the EVK-U26 and EVK-U27 Evaluation Kits to begin evaluating the u-blox SARA-U2 series HSPA/UMTS/EGPRS/GSM cellular modules. www.u-blox.com UBX-14001743 - R03...
- Page 2 The information contained herein is provided “as is” and u-blox assumes no liability for the use of the information. No warranty, either express or implied, is given, including but not limited, with respect to the accuracy, correctness, reliability and fitness for a particular purpose of the information.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
EVK-U26, EVK-U27 - User Guide Contents Contents ..........................3 Starting up ........................4 EVK-U2x overview ..........................4 EVK-U2x block diagram ........................5 Switches, jumpers and buttons ......................5 Connectors ............................6 LEDs ..............................6 EVK-U2x pin-out ..........................7 Software installation ..........................7 Board setup ............................ -
Page 4: Starting Up
EVK-U26, EVK-U27 - User Guide 1 Starting up EVK-U2x overview The EVK-U26 and EVK-U27 are powerful and easy-to-use tools that make evaluating the u-blox SARA-U260 and SARA-U270 HSPA/UMTS/EGPRS/GSM cellular modules simple. The evaluation kits differ depending on which SARA-U2 series module version is mounted: ... -
Page 5: Evk-U2X Block Diagram
USB connector for the cellular module. The GNSS adapter board, called ADP-GNSS, contains the u-blox GNSS module, the LDO supply regulator, the GNSS antenna connector and the USB connector for the GNSS module. -
Page 6: Connectors
EVK-U26, EVK-U27 - User Guide Connectors Function Description Name Board 9 - 18 V Power Input Connector for the AC / DC power adapter of the EVK IEC 60417-5172 J400 AC: 100-240 V, 0.8 A, 50-60 Hz / DC: +12 V, 2.5 A... -
Page 7: Evk-U2X Pin-Out
EVK-U26, EVK-U27 - User Guide EVK-U2x pin-out DIL B2B connector SARA-U2 SARA-U2 SARA-U2 SARA-U2 DIL B2B connector Name / Pin Number Signal Name Pin N° Pin N° Signal Name Name / Pin Number J103 Pins 7-8-9-10 J103 Pins 7-8-9-10 J103 Pin 3... -
Page 8: Board Setup
EVK-U26, EVK-U27 - User Guide Board setup 1. Insert a SIM card into the SIM card holder (J300). 2. Connect the cellular antenna provided with the evaluation kit box to the Cellular antenna SMA connector (J101 on ADP-U2xx, RF input/output for transmission and reception of 3G/2G RF signals). -
Page 9: Enabling Verbose Error Result Codes
9. Run an AT terminal application (e.g. the u-blox m-center tool) on proper PC COM port, with these settings: Data rate: 115200 b/s Data bits: 8... -
Page 10: Audio Codec Configuration And Enabling / Disabling
EVK-U26, EVK-U27 - User Guide 1.12 Audio codec configuration and enabling / disabling Command sent by DTE (user) DCE response (module) Description AT+UGPIOC? +UGPIOC: Check the I2S pins (<gpio_id> = 34, 35, 36, 37) configuration: they must 16,255 be configured as I2S digital audio interface (<gpio_mode> = 12) to... -
Page 11: Appendix
A Setting up AT terminal applications for communication with EVK-U2x The u-blox m-center cellular module evaluation tool is a powerful platform for evaluating, configuring and testing u-blox cellular modules. 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 12: B Setting Up Cellular Packet Data Connection On Pc
EVK-U26, EVK-U27 - User Guide B Setting up cellular packet data connection on PC This section describes how to set up a packet data connection with Windows 7 operating systems (for PC) and EVK-U2x, using the TCP/IP stack of the PC (external TCP/IP stack). - Page 13 EVK-U26, EVK-U27 - User Guide 5. Set the COM-port on which the modem will be installed. 6. Select “Control panel > Phones and Modem > Modems > Standard Modem 33600 bps Modem > Properties”. 7. Select “Change Settings > Advanced”.
- Page 14 The specific GPRS account information for the network operator A name for the new connection (e.g. “u-blox GPRS Connection“) 14. The packet data connection is now ready to be used with the EVK-U2x. To check the connection, start a browser.
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Page 15: How To Install And Configure A High Data Rate Modem Connection
EVK-U26, EVK-U27 - User Guide How to install and configure a high data rate modem connection This example describes how to install and configure a high data rate packet data connection on a PC with the Windows 7 operating system, using the TCP/IP stack of the PC, over the native USB interface of the cellular module connected to the Windows PC by the Cellular Native USB connector (J313 on ADP). - Page 16 EVK-U26, EVK-U27 - User Guide 4. Select u-blox Modem USB1 AT and Data #X (X=7 in the picture). 5. Enter the modem telephone number (*99***1#), select Allow other people to use this connection and click Connect to finalize the procedure.
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Page 17: C Examples Of At Commands
EVK-U26, EVK-U27 - User Guide C Examples of AT commands For the complete description and syntax of supported AT commands, see the u-blox AT commands Manual [1]. Voice call Incoming voice call: Command sent by DTE (user) DCE response (module) -
Page 18: Sms Management
EVK-U26, EVK-U27 - User Guide SMS management Command sent by DTE (user) DCE response (module) Description AT+CMGF=1 Set the text mode as the format that will be used. To be set before of the first operation. AT+CMGS=”+3930012345678” > Send the 1 SMS (+3930012345678 is written here as example). -
Page 19: Enable Communication Between Cellular And Gnss Modules
Several NMEA messages via cellular USB or UART can be read. The example below shows how to read a GLL message to get the latest available geographic position as latitude/longitude. For the full list of NMEA messages that can be read, see the u-blox AT commands manual [1]. Command sent by DTE (user) -
Page 20: Declaration Of Conformities
Any changes or modification made to this equipment will void its compliance to the safety requirements. Maintenance, inspections and/or reparations of the EVK-U2x shall be performed by u-blox AG. Hereby, u-blox AG declares that this EVK-U2x is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. -
Page 21: Contact
EVK-U26, EVK-U27 - 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...
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