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Jupiter SL869 EVK User Guide 1VV0301126 Rev.0 – 2014-01-23 APPLICABILITY TABLE PRODUCT SL869 V2 EVK Reproduction forbidden without written authorization from Telit Communications S.p.A. - All Rights Reserved. Page 2 of 21 Mod. 0810 2011-07 Rev.2...
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Jupiter SL869 EVK User Guide 1VV0301126 Rev.0 – 2014-01-23 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.
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Jupiter SL869 EVK User Guide 1VV0301126 Rev.0 – 2014-01-23 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.
1.4. Text Conventions ......................8 1.5. Related Documents ..................... 8 Preparing for the SL869 V2 EVK ................9 2.1. What is Necessary ....................... 9 2.1.1. Installing the USB Drivers ....................9 ...
Jupiter SL869 EVK User Guide 1VV0301126 Rev.0 – 2014-01-23 Introduction 1.1. Scope Scope of this document is to give an overview of the Evaluation kit of the GPS/GLONASS/BEIDOU standalone module, SL869 V2. 1.2. Audience This document is intended for customers who are evaluating one or more products in the applicability table.
Jupiter SL869 EVK User Guide 1VV0301126 Rev.0 – 2014-01-23 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.
1. A PC with a USB port that fulfills the minimum software requirements Windows XP or above .NET Framework 2.0 2. SL869 V2 EVK including SW and drivers stored into USB flash drive below FTDI USB Driver TPFs (Telit Power Flash) and one dll files TPF_SL869_V2_GPS_Glonass_3.2_C33_00 ...
Jupiter SL869 EVK User Guide 1VV0301126 Rev.0 – 2014-01-23 SL869 Evaluation Kit 3.1. What’s in the Box Figure 1 Box Contents Reproduction forbidden without written authorization from Telit Communications S.p.A. - All Rights Reserved. Page 10 of 21 Mod. 0810 2011-07 Rev.2...
Jupiter SL869 EVK User Guide 1VV0301126 Rev.0 – 2014-01-23 3.2. SL869 V2 Evaluation Board Figure 2 SL869 V2 EVK Assembly Drawing Item Description TXLED LED that is tied to the USB to UART bridge RX line. The LED blinks whenever it receives data from the module.
Jupiter SL869 EVK User Guide 1VV0301126 Rev.0 – 2014-01-23 Step-by-Step: First Time Running the SL869 V2 Evaluation Board 4.1. Step-by-Step: First Time Connection 1. Before connecting the evaluation board, ensure that the USB drivers are installed. 2. Ensure that jumpers are installed on J2, J6, and J7. 3.
Jupiter SL869 EVK User Guide 1VV0301126 Rev.0 – 2014-01-23 Flashing Firmware with TPF (Telit Power Flash) 5.1. Flashing Requirements Two kinds of TPFs are available for GPS+Glonass and GPS+Beidou with common dll file. GPS+Glonass: TPF_SL869_V2_GPS_Glonass_3.2_C33_00 GPS+Beidou: TPF_SL869_V2_GPS_Beidou_3.6_C33_00 brom.dll 5.2.
Jupiter SL869 EVK User Guide 1VV0301126 Rev.0 – 2014-01-23 SL869 V2 GNSS Monitor Program Launch the Telit_SL869V2_V1.1.exe in the directory of /GNSS Monitor program/Telit_SL869V2_V1.1/. 6.1. Overview of the screen 1. Port configuration 2. Port Open button 3. GPS+Glonass or GPS+ Beidou 4.
Jupiter SL869 EVK User Guide 1VV0301126 Rev.0 – 2014-01-23 6.2. Connecting/disconnecting the EVK 6.2.1. Set Port configuration Select serial port number and the baud rate (Default 9600) 6.2.2. GNSS configuration Select one of GNSS configuration matched with the FW, GPS+Glonass or GPS+Beidou. 6.2.3.
Jupiter SL869 EVK User Guide 1VV0301126 Rev.0 – 2014-01-23 File name is automatically generated with the date code and the time mark of the PC as follows; Data_yyyymmdd_hhmmss.txt 6.4. Tabular View SL869 V2 GNSS monitor program implements a tabular view. 6.4.1.
Jupiter SL869 EVK User Guide 1VV0301126 Rev.0 – 2014-01-23 6.4.3. SNR chart The bar chart is displayed for both GPS and Glonass or Beidou. 6.4.4. Scatter Plot The Scatter Plot displays position points that are updated every second. The position points are compared to each other in an axis in meters.
Jupiter SL869 EVK User Guide 1VV0301126 Rev.0 – 2014-01-23 Communication Interface The SL869 V2 offers several ways of communication between itself and the host processor. For simplicity in this document, the interface described in the examples is in UART mode. 7.1.
Jupiter SL869 EVK User Guide 1VV0301126 Rev.0 – 2014-01-23 7.3. Commands Description The table below summarizes the set of commands for the SL869: 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.
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Jupiter SL869 EVK User Guide 1VV0301126 Rev.0 – 2014-01-23 Document History Revision Date Changes 2014-01-23 Initial issue Reproduction forbidden without written authorization from Telit Communications S.p.A. - All Rights Reserved. Page 21 of 21 Mod. 0810 2011-07 Rev.2...
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