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u-blox XPLR-M9 Manual

Explorer kit for u-blox m9 standard precision gnss
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XPLR-M9
Explorer kit for u-blox M9 standard precision GNSS
User guide
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This document leads you through the fast and efficient use of the M9
Explorer Kit with the dedicated u-start GNSS evaluation tool.
www.u-blox.com
UBX-19041842 - R03
C1-Public

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  • Page 1  XPLR-M9 Explorer kit for u-blox M9 standard precision GNSS User guide Abstract This document leads you through the fast and efficient use of the M9 Explorer Kit with the dedicated u-start GNSS evaluation tool. www.u-blox.com UBX-19041842 - R03 C1-Public...
  • 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 with respect to, including but not limited to, the accuracy, correctness, reliability and fitness...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.1 Product description..........................4 1.2 Kit contents..............................4 1.3 System requirements..........................4 1.4 Safety precautions..........................4 2 Getting started........................5 2.1 XPLR-M9 evaluation with u-start (default)..................5 2.1.1 u-start supported features......................5 2.2 XPLR-M9 evaluation with u-center..................... 6 3 Approvals..........................7 4 u-start known limitations....................8 5 Firmware update........................

  • Page 4: Overview

    • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 7 onwards (x86 and x64 versions) 1.4 Safety precautions XPLR-M9 must be supplied by a PS1 class limited power source. See section 6.2.2.4 of IEC 62368-1:2018 [11] for more information on the PS1 class. In addition to a limited power source, only ES1 class circuits are to be connected to the XPLR- M9, including interfaces and antennas.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    You can explore u-blox M9 performance with u-start evaluation tool in four simple steps: Connect the XPLR-M9 kit to a PC with a USB cable. The USB driver will be automatically installed when connecting the kit to the PC for the first time (requires internet connection).

  • Page 6: Xplr-M9 Evaluation With U-Center

    Figure 3: Time to first fix view • Other information tabs • u-blox M9 factsheet: Provides highlights of the u-blox M9 GNSS positioning technology. • About u-start: Provides information about u-start version and license details as well as AssistNow registration code.

  • Page 7: Approvals

    XPLR-M9 - User guide 3 Approvals The XPLR-M9 is designed to in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU. The XPLR-M9 complies with the Directive 2011/65/EU (EU RoHS 2) and its amendment Directive (EU) 2015/863 (EU RoHS 3).

  • Page 8: U-Start Known Limitations

    • Reset and Safeboot functionality are not implemented in u-start v.19.08.02. If incorrect configuration has been loaded accidentally while using u-center, there is no way of resetting the XPLR-M9. XPLR-M9 has no physical reset buttons and is not able to recover in case of issues. UBX-19041842 - R03 4 u-start known limitations Page 8 of 14  ...

  • Page 9: Firmware Update

    XPLR-M9 - User guide 5 Firmware update The XPLR-M9 has the latest version of GNSS firmware at time of delivery. However, as newer firmware versions may become available during the lifetime of the product, you might need to update the firmware. This section shows how to update the firmware on XPLR-M9 if required. As firmware update is not supported by u-start v.19.08.02 yet, you need to use u-center for necessary firmware...
  • Page 10 Click GO. Poll UBX-MON-VER again to verify the updated firmware. When updating the SPG firmware on the XPLR-M9, the default baud rate must be set to 460800 baud manually with u-center. Otherwise, the default baud rate of the SPG firmware (38400 baud) applies and u-start cannot communicate with the device.

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    XPLR-M9 - User guide 6 Troubleshooting Explorer Kit is not connected When trying to run multiple instances of the u-start application or when u-center is already connected to the Explorer kit, the second instance remains in the "Explorer Kit not connected" error state.

  • Page 12: Related Documents

    [10] NEO-M9N Data sheet, UBX-19014285 [11] Information technology equipment – Safety Standard IEC 62368-1:2018 For regular updates to u-blox documentation and to receive product change notifications please register on our homepage. UBX-19041842 - R03 Related documents Page 12 of 14  ...

  • Page 13: Revision History

    XPLR-M9 - User guide Revision history Revision Date Name Status / Comments 1-Nov-2019 msul Initial release 13-Feb-2020 msul Added sections 3 approvals and 1.4 safety precautions, updated firmware version to SPG 4.03, added M9140- KA documentation as reference and removed one firmware limitation.
  • Page 14 XPLR-M9 - 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 AG u-blox Singapore Pte. Ltd. Phone: +1 703 483 3180...

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