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SE868V2 EVK User Manual
1VV03001091 Rev.0 – 2013-09-19

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  • Page 1 SE868V2 EVK User Manual 1VV03001091 Rev.0 – 2013-09-19...
  • Page 2 SE868V2 EVK User Guide – 2013-09-19 1VV03001091 Rev.0 APPLICABILITY TABLE PRODUCT SE868V2 Reproduction forbidden without written authorization from Telit Communications S.p.A. - All Rights Reserved. Page 2 of 38 Mod. 0809 2011-07 Rev.2...
  • Page 3 SE868V2 EVK User Guide – 2013-09-19 1VV03001091 Rev.0 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 SE868V2 EVK User Guide – 2013-09-19 1VV03001091 Rev.0 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

      Text Conventions ......................8 1.4.     Related Documents ......................8 1.5.     Preparing for the SE868V2 ..................10     What is Necessary ........................10   Installing the USB Drivers .................... 10 2.1.     Installing SiRFLive ...................... 10 2.2.
  • Page 6 Sending Resets ......................23  5.4.2.  Switch Protocol ......................24  5.4.3.  Setting the IC Configuration ..................25  5.4.4.  Logging Data ......................... 27    Battery Function on SE868V2 ................29   5Hz Funbction on SE868V2 .................. 30     7.1.   NMEA Messages ..................... 30  ...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    SE868V2 EVK User Guide – 2013-09-19 1VV03001091 Rev.0 Introduction 1.1. Scope Scope of this document is to give an overview of the Evaluation kit of the GPS standalone module SE868V2. 1.2. Audience This document is intended for customers who are evaluating one or more products in the applicability table.

  • Page 8: Text Conventions

    SE868V2 EVK User Guide – 2013-09-19 1VV03001091 Rev.0 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 SE868V2 EVK User Guide – 2013-09-19 1VV03001091 Rev.0 Always follow ESD safety precautions when utilizing the SE868V2 evaluation kit. For additional information on the SE868V2, 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 The Se868V2

    (internet connection is required).  A SE868V2 evaluation device. 2.1. Installing the USB Drivers Before connecting the SE868V2 Evaluation Kit, install the necessary USB drivers. 1  Double-click the USB driver executable and follow the directions to install the USB drivers. 2.2. Installing SiRFLive...

  • Page 11: Se868V2Evaluation Kit

    SE868V2 EVK User Guide – 2013-09-19 1VV03001091 Rev.0 SE868V2 Evaluation Kit 3.1. What’s in the Box USB Cable Antenna SE868V2 Eval Kit USB Drive Reproduction forbidden without written authorization from Telit Communications S.p.A. - All Rights Reserved. Page 11 of 38...

  • Page 12: Se868V2 Evaluation Board

    4 of SW1 pressed down will utilize a 3V lithium battery installed on BT1. Refer to Section 5 on how to properly utilize a battery with the SE868V2. Reproduction forbidden without written authorization from Telit Communications S.p.A. - All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 13: Switch Configuration

    SE868V2 EVK User Guide – 2013-09-19 1VV03001091 Rev.0 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 For Dip SW1 Reproduction forbidden without written authorization from Telit Communications S.p.A.

  • Page 14: Step-By-Step: First Time Running The Se868V2Evaluation Board

    Step-by-Step: First Time Running the SE868V2 Evaluation Board The SE868V2 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 The evaluation board can now be manipulated with the provided GPS tools (SiRFLive or SiRFDemo). Refer to Chapter 4: SE868V2on SiRFLive for using the SE868V2 on SiRFLive. Reproduction forbidden without written authorization from Telit Communications S.p.A. - All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 16: Se868V2On Sirflive

    SE868V2 EVK User Guide – 2013-09-19 1VV03001091 Rev.0 SE868V2 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 SE868V2 The user can utilize either the Main Menu Bar or the Main Tool Bar.

  • Page 17: Main Tool Bar

    SE868V2 EVK User Guide – 2013-09-19 1VV03001091 Rev.0 5.2.2. Main Tool Bar Select the “Receiver Settings” button Or the “Connect” button 5.2.3. Rx Port Settings Select the GSD5xp Product Family, RS232/USB, and the Correct COM Port. Figure 8: The Rx Port Connection Window Default Baud rate for NMEA is 9600, and 115200 for OSP.

  • Page 18: Sirflive Windows

    SE868V2 EVK User Guide – 2013-09-19 1VV03001091 Rev.0 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: Radar View

    SE868V2 EVK User Guide – 2013-09-19 1VV03001091 Rev.0 5.3.2. 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: Debug View

    SE868V2 EVK User Guide – 2013-09-19 1VV03001091 Rev.0 5.3.3. 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: Location View

    SE868V2 EVK User Guide – 2013-09-19 1VV03001091 Rev.0 5.3.4. 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

    SE868V2 EVK User Guide – 2013-09-19 1VV03001091 Rev.0 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: Sending Resets

    SE868V2 EVK User Guide – 2013-09-19 1VV03001091 Rev.0 5.4.1. 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: Switch Protocol

    SE868V2 EVK User Guide – 2013-09-19 1VV03001091 Rev.0 5.4.2. 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: Setting The Ic Configuration

    5.4.3. Setting the IC Configuration The SE868V2 module has two LNA modes, a high gain mode, and a low gain mode. The high gain mode is ideal for passive antenna applications, while the low gain mode is ideal for active antenna applications.
  • Page 26 SE868V2 EVK User Guide – 2013-09-19 1VV03001091 Rev.0 26000000 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 38 Mod. 0809 2011-07 Rev.2...

  • Page 27: Logging Data

    SE868V2 EVK User Guide – 2013-09-19 1VV03001091 Rev.0 Figure 17: Click “Yes” in order for new changes to be applied. 5.4.4. 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 SE868V2 EVK User Guide – 2013-09-19 1VV03001091 Rev.0 Fig 19: Clicking on the “. . .” button will give the user the control of the output folder and output name ii. After specifying the output folder and output name, close the “Specify log file name:”...

  • Page 29: Battery Function On Se868V2

    1VV03001091 Rev.0 Battery Function on SE868V2 The SE868V2 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. However, the procedure must adhere to the instructions below To safely enter battery backup: 1.

  • Page 30: Hz Funbction On Se868V2

    – 2013-09-19 1VV03001091 Rev.0 5Hz Funbction on SE868V2 7.1. NMEA Messages The SE868V2 default protocol is NMEA v3.0 at 9600 baud. The following messages are the default NMEA messages outputted by the SE868V2: ‐ RMC = 1 second update ‐...

  • Page 31: One Socket Protocol (Osp) Messages

    SE868V2 EVK User Guide – 2013-09-19 1VV03001091 Rev.0 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

    SE868V2 EVK User Guide – 2013-09-19 1VV03001091 Rev.0 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

    SE868V2 EVK User Guide – 2013-09-19 1VV03001091 Rev.0 APPENDIX 8.1. Updating Patch Code The following step‐by‐step instruction should be used to upload new Patch code to the SE868V2 device. Equipment 1. Computer 2. USB connector 3. Download RomPatch App tool 4. Device Procedure 1. Prior to re‐flashing the device, you must first issue a factory reset. 2. Open SiRFLive 3. Connect the device by clicking icon select comport, baud rate and protocol or check the box titled Auto Detect. 4. Click OK 5. Once the device is connected click on icon to send the factory rest. 6. Select the reset that is circled in red below and press send.
  • Page 34 SE868V2 EVK User Guide – 2013-09-19 1VV03001091 Rev.0 9. Save the “SSV Patch 5.5.21” folder to your desktop. 10. Open “SSV Patch 5.5.21” folder. 11. Open the The Input Config File (inputconfig.txt) and updated the com port, protocol and baud rate for your device. You can check the devices Com port and baud rate by connecting it to SiRFLive tool and run auto detect. Make sure to close the SiRFLive application before proceeding to the next step, to release the com port for reflashing the device. Shown in the picture above are the contents of the input Config file. The items circled in red need to match your device com port and baud rate settings. 12. Save the inputconfig.txt file. 13. Double click on the Patch 8 batch file to start the patch upload. You should see the following window displayed. 14. Verify the patch code has been updated using SiRFLive by opening the tab titled “Receiver”. Scroll down to “Command”, and over to Poll… then click on “Poll S/W Version”. Reproduction forbidden without written authorization from Telit Communications S.p.A. - All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 35 SE868V2 EVK User Guide – 2013-09-19 1VV03001091 Rev.0 15. The Software version should appear in response view window. 5xp__5.5.21‐R32+5xpt_5.5.21‐R32 SA‐Telit1 16. If the correct software version is shown the device is successfully updated and is ready for use. 17. If another software version is displayed, issue a factory reset to the device and repeat steps 3‐8. Make sure all steps are followed during retry. 8.2. Do not send a FACTORY RESET after the device is programmed correctly. This will clear the patch code and require reprogramming. Reproduction forbidden without written authorization from Telit Communications S.p.A. - All Rights Reserved. Page 35 of 38 Mod. 0809 2011-07 Rev.2...

  • Page 36: Going Into Hibernate Mode

    SE868V2 EVK User Guide – 2013-09-19 1VV03001091 Rev.0 8.3. Going into Hibernate Mode The SE868V2Evaluation Board’s main power comes from its USB port. Upon connection to a USB port, the evaluation kit defaults to its hibernate mode. Hibernate mode is an ultra low power state that has both the RF and baseband turned off, leaving only the RTC and battery-backed RAM powered.

  • Page 37: Passive Antenna

    SE868V2 EVK User Guide – 2013-09-19 1VV03001091 Rev.0 8.4.2. Passive Antenna Open the box and ensure that position 2 of SW1 is depressed. Reproduction forbidden without written authorization from Telit Communications S.p.A. - All Rights Reserved. Page 37 of 38...

  • Page 38: Document History

    SE868V2 EVK User Guide – 2013-09-19 1VV03001091 Rev.0 Document History Revision Date Changes 2013-09-19 First issue Reproduction forbidden without written authorization from Telit Communications S.p.A. - All Rights Reserved. Page 38 of 38 Mod. 0809 2011-07 Rev.2...

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