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L26-LB EVB User Guide GNSS Module Series Version: 1.1 Date: 2022-08-01 Status: Released...
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The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, such as usage, service or repair of any terminal incorporating Quectel L26-LB module. Manufacturers of the terminal should distribute the following safety precautions to users and operating personnel, and incorporate them into all manuals supplied with the product.
GNSS Module Series About the Document Document Information Title L26-LB EVB User Guide Subtitle GNSS Module Series Document Type EVB User Guide Document Status Released Revision History Version Date Description 2020-01-20 Initial 1. Completely reorganized the structure of the document.
GNSS Module Series Contents Safety Information ............................3 About the Document ..........................4 Contents ..............................5 Table Index ..............................6 Figure Index ..............................7 Introduction ............................8 General Overview ..........................9 2.1. EVB Kit ............................9 2.2. Connect Cables and Antenna to EVB ..................10 EVB Interfaces ...........................
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GNSS Module Series Table Index Table 1: List of Kit Components ......................... 10 Table 2: Detailed EVB Interfaces ....................... 13 Table 3: J106 Pin Assignment ........................13 Table 4: J106 Pin Detailed Description ...................... 14 Table 5: QGNSS Interface Explanation...................... 18 Table 6: Related Documents ........................
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GNSS Module Series Figure Index Figure 1: EVB and Components ........................9 Figure 2: EVB and Components Assembly ....................10 Figure 3: EVB Top View ..........................12 Figure 4: USB Port ............................. 15 Figure 5: QCOM Interface for COM Port Setting ..................15 Figure 6: NMEA Sentence Output –...
GNSS Module Series Introduction This document provides information on the steps needed to evaluate the Quectel L26-LB module using the Evaluation Board (EVB). The EVB is a convenient tool that allows you to become familiar with the L26-LB module. Specifically, the document is divided into several sections: ⚫...
GNSS Module Series General Overview 2.1. EVB Kit The EVB kit includes: Evaluation Board (EVB), active GNSS antenna, Micro-USB cable, USB flash drive, bolts and coupling nuts. The EVB kit components are shown in the figure below. Check Table 1 for details. Bolts and Coupling Nuts Micro-USB Cable...
USB Flash Drive tools, and drivers) Active GNSS Antenna GNSS Antenna Request the antenna datasheet from Quectel Technical Support. Sheet providing instructions on how to connect the EVB and its Instruction Sheet components, detailed information on EVB components, etc. Others...
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GNSS Module Series ⚫ NOTE Make sure that the active GNSS antenna is placed with a clear line of sight to the sky. L26-LB_EVB_User_Guide 11 / 26...
D105 (TXD indication LED) D106 (1PPS indication LED) J101 Antenna connector J106 U103 EVB Version Test points L26-LB module Figure 3: EVB Top View 3.2. EVB Interfaces The EVB interfaces are detailed in the table below. L26-LB_EVB_User_Guide 12 / 26...
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GNSS Module Series Table 2: Detailed EVB Interfaces Function Interfaces Description Power supply input: J201 ⚫ Power Supply DC power supply: 4.5–5.5 V, typ. 5.0 V Micro-USB Connector ⚫ Current capability should be > 100 mA Standard NMEA message output, PMTK/PQ J201 command input and output, and firmware Communication Interface...
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GNSS Module Series Table 4: J106 Pin Detailed Description Pin Name Description Not connected 32K/DRIN AADET_N Detects active antenna open-circuit 1 pulse per second 1PPS Enters or exits Standby mode STANDBY Ground Not connected TIMER Resets the module RESET TXD1 Transmits data RXD1 Receives data...
Manager, as shown in the figure below. Figure 4: USB Port Step 3: Install the QCOM tool provided by Quectel. The QCOM interface for COM Port Setting is shown in the figure below (default baud rate: 9600 bps Figure 5: QCOM Interface for COM Port Setting Step 4: Select the correct “COM Port”...
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GNSS Module Series Figure 6: NMEA Sentence Output – Displayed on QCOM Tool Interface L26-LB_EVB_User_Guide 16 / 26...
GNSS Module Series Test and Upgrade via QGNSS Tool This chapter explains how to use the QGNSS software tool for verifying the status of GNSS L26-LB module and upgrading the module firmware. For more information about QGNSS use, see document [2].
GNSS Module Series Figure 8: QGNSS Interface (Connected) 5.1.1. QGNSS Interface Explanation You can view GNSS information, such as C/N message, time, position, speed, and precision in the QGNSS interface. See the following table to find out more about these parameters. Table 5: QGNSS Interface Explanation Icon Explanation...
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GNSS Module Series GPS satellite BDS satellite GLONASS satellite Galileo satellite QZSS satellite NavIC (IRNSS) satellite ⚫ PRN 30 C/N is 39 dB-Hz. ⚫ Column in bright red means that the navigation data of the satellites are in use. ⚫ PRN 1 C/N is 21 dB-Hz.
GNSS Module Series ⚫ Total Times ⚫ Fixed Points ⚫ RTK Float ⚫ RTK Fixed 5.2. Firmware Upgrade Firmware upgrade steps: Step 1: Click “Tools” and select “Firmware Download” in QGNSS tool. ① Figure 9: Tool Startup Step 2: Select “Download Baudrate” (baud rate will affect firmware download speed). L26-LB_EVB_User_Guide 20 / 26...
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GNSS Module Series ② Figure 10: Baud Rate Setting Step 3: Click the “Open DA File” button to select DA file, e.g., “MTK_AllInOne_DA_MT3333.bin” and then click “ROM” file to select ROM file, e.g., “L26LBNR03A01SV01_GLN.bin”. ③ Figure 11: Firmware Selecting L26-LB_EVB_User_Guide 21 / 26...
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GNSS Module Series Step 4: Click the “Run” button and then press the Reset button for a short time to reset the module after the following window pops up. Finally, click “Yes” button to start downloading the firmware. ④ Figure 12: Firmware Upgrade Step 5: Upon successful firmware upgrade, the QGNSS tool’s progress bar on the screen will indicate “100 %”.
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GNSS Module Series ⚫ NOTE Make sure the module is in Continuous mode before upgrading firmware. L26-LB_EVB_User_Guide 23 / 26...
GNSS Module Series Appendix References Table 6: Related Documents Document Name Quectel_QCOM_User_Guide [2] Quectel_QGNSS_User_Guide Table 7: Terms and Abbreviations Abbreviation Description 2 Dimension 3 Dimension BeiDou Navigation Satellite System Circular Error Probable COM Port Communication Port Direct Current DGNSS Differential GNSS DGPS Differential GPS Digital Input...
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GNSS Module Series GLONASS Global Navigation Satellite System (Russia) Ground GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System Global Positioning System Input/Output IRNSS Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System Light Emitting Diode Low-Noise Amplifier Micro-USB Micro Universal Serial Bus NavIC Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System NMEA NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) 0183 Interface Standard Personal Computer...
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GNSS Module Series Universal Serial Bus Coordinated Universal Time L26-LB_EVB_User_Guide 26 / 26...
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