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EVK-R8
LENA-R8 series modules evaluation kit
User guide
Abstract
This guide explains how to set up the EVK-R8 evaluation kits to evaluate u-blox LENA-R8 series
modules supporting LTE Cat 1bis / 2G cellular radio access technologies, plus concurrent reception
of up to 4 GNSS systems with the integrated u-blox UBX-M10 GNSS receiver.
UBX-22018774 - R02
C1-Public
www.u-blox.com
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- Page 1 User guide Abstract This guide explains how to set up the EVK-R8 evaluation kits to evaluate u-blox LENA-R8 series modules supporting LTE Cat 1bis / 2G cellular radio access technologies, plus concurrent reception of up to 4 GNSS systems with the integrated u-blox UBX-M10 GNSS receiver.
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Page 2: Document Information
EVK-R8 - User guide Document information Title EVK-R8 Subtitle LENA-R8 series modules evaluation kit Document type User guide Document number UBX-22018774 Revision and date 14-Apr-2023 Disclosure restriction C1-Public This document applies to the following products: Product name Type number EVK-R8001... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
EVK-R8 - User guide Contents Document information ..........................2 Contents ................................3 Introduction ............................. 4 Board quick start ........................... 5 2.1 Software installation ..........................5 2.2 Board setup ..............................5 2.2.1 SIM and antenna ..........................5 2.2.2 Power supply ............................6 2.2.3 Local connectivity .......................... -
Page 4: Introduction
EVK-R8 - User guide Introduction The EVK-R8 kit is a powerful and easy-to-use tool that simplifies the evaluation of u-blox LENA-R8 series multimode modules. The following evaluation kits are available with u-blox LENA-R8 modules: • The EVK-R8001 evaluation kit, for evaluation of LENA-R8001 modules •... -
Page 5: Board Quick Start
EVK-R8 - User guide Board quick start 2.1 Software installation Before setting up the board, download and install the LENA-R8 USB drivers for Windows from http://www.u-blox.com. 2.2 Board setup 2.2.1 SIM and antenna DL401 J300 GPIO ONBOARD MINIUSB DL400 DL405 J100 J403 (J400 on bottom side) -
Page 6: Power Supply
EVK-R8 - User guide 2.2.2 Power supply DL401 DL400 SW400 DL401 J400 J404 GPIO ONBOARD MINIUSB DL400 DL405 J100 J403 (J400 on bottom side) DISABLE BATT UART0 J500 J102 J702 J701 DS501 DS500 J501 DL501 DL403 J200 J502 J103 LED600 J600 J700 J102... -
Page 7: Local Connectivity
EVK-R8 - User guide 2.2.3 Local connectivity SW302 DL401 GPIO ONBOARD MINIUSB DL400 DL405 J100 J403 (J400 on bottom side) DISABLE BATT J500 UART0 DS501 DS500 J501 DL501 DL501 DL403 J502 J103 LED600 LED600 J600 J700 J102 LED700 LED700 J101 J402 (J401 on bottom side) Figure 4: Set up local connectivity via USB or UART... -
Page 8: Switch Off The Cellular System
EVK-R8 - User guide 2.2.3.2 Communication via UART 1. For communication via the UART interfaces, use one of the following connections: Connect a USB cable to J501 (mini-USB), the Cellular USB Main UART. The LED DL501 turns blue. When a USB cable is connected to this mini-USB connector, two COM ports are enabled in Windows. -
Page 9: Register To Network
AT+COPS? +COPS: 0,0,"I TIM",7 Read the operator name and radio access technology (RAT). For the complete description and syntax of the AT commands supported by LENA-R8 series modules, see the AT commands manual [1]. UBX-22018774 - R02 Register to network... -
Page 10: Setting Up Cellular Packet Data Connection On Windows
EVK-R8 - User guide Setting up cellular packet data connection on Windows This section describes how to set up a packet data connection on Windows 10 using the operating system’s TCP/IP stack and EVK-R8. This is also referred to as a dial-up connection. The following examples describe how to install and configure two different kinds of modems on Windows: 1. - Page 11 EVK-R8 - User guide 2. Tick “Don’t detect my modem” checkbox. Click Next. 3. Select Standard 33600 bps Modem. Click Next. 4. Select COM port for data communication and click Next. The modem will be installed on this COM port. 5.
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Page 12: How To Install And Configure A High Data Rate Modem Connection
EVK-R8 - User guide 6. Now the new modem is visible in Control Panel, under Phone and Modem > Modems. Any extra initialization AT command (e.g., to set a specific APN name) can be entered by selecting Properties and filling in Advanced > Extra initialization commands text box. - Page 13 EVK-R8 - User guide 3. Select Dial-up and if requested, the modem previously installed. 4. Select one of the two AT commands ports. 5. Enter the parameters for the dial-up connection: module telephone number: *99***1# (change if using a PDP context different from 1) The specific account information for the network operator...
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Page 14: Evk-R8 Hw
EVK-R8 - User guide EVK-R8 HW 5.1 EVK-R8 block diagram and basic description Figure 5 shows the main interfaces and internal connections of the EVK-R8 evaluation kit: (Cellular UART + AUX UART) (J600) WiFi Cellular Antenna Antenna USB / 2-UART converter (J502) (J500) RS232... - Page 15 EVK-R8 - User guide EVB_UART_N ADP_UART_N Figure 6: 3-pin header J601 available to set the routing of the UART interfaces The other peripherals of the cellular module are available on the dual-in-line male header connectors (J402 / J403) on the top layer of the cellular adapter board ADP-R8. The lower board is compatible with other u-blox cellular adapter boards.
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Page 16: Switches, Jumpers And Buttons
EVK-R8 - User guide 5.2 Switches, jumpers and buttons GNSS VBCKP - SW204 Cell GNSS detach -SW304 Cell UART routing - SW403 Cell UART detach - SW401 Cellular VCC - J404 Cell GPIO detach - SW300 Main power - SW400 J403 J402 J401... -
Page 17: Leds
EVK-R8 - User guide 5.3 LEDs Main power - DL401 Cellular VCC - DL400 J403 J402 J401 J407 DL401 SW400 J400 J300 J404 GPIO ONBOARD MINIUSB DL400 DL405 Cell RS232/UART - DL405 J100 J403 (J400 on bottom side) Cell UART detach - DL404 DISABLE BATT UART0... -
Page 18: Connectors
EVK-R8 - User guide 5.4 Connectors GND - J403 GND - J403 SIM holder - J300 J403 J402 J401 J407 DL401 SW400 12 V Power Supply - J400 J400 J300 J404 GPIO ONBOARD MINIUSB DL400 DL405 J100 DIL B2B header – J403 J403 (J400 on bottom side) DISABLE... -
Page 19: Evk-R8 Pin Out
EVK-R8 - User guide 5.5 EVK-R8 pin out Table 6 shows the Interfaces of LENA-R8 series modules, as routed on the 42-pin dual-in-line board- to-board connectors (J402, J403) on the adapter board ADP-R8 of the evaluation kit LENA-R8 series DIL B2B... - Page 20 The pins / interfaces that are not supported by a specific LENA-R8 product version should not be driven by an external device. For the features supported by each LENA-R8 product version, see the LENA-R8 series data sheet and the LENA-R8 series system integration manual [3]. UBX-22018774 - R02 EVK-R8 HW...
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Page 21: Current Consumption Measurement
EVK-R8 - User guide 5.6 Current consumption measurement To measure the current consumption of the LENA-R8 module cellular system, remove the jumper socket from the Cellular VCC supply jumper, (J102 on the ADP-R8), as shown in Figure J403 J402 J401 J407 DL401 SW400... -
Page 22: Appendix
EVK-R8 - User guide Appendix A Setting up AT terminal application The u-blox m-center cellular module evaluation tool is a powerful platform for evaluating, configuring and testing u-blox cellular products. m-center includes an AT commands terminal for communication with the device and can be downloaded for free from www.u-blox.com. For m-center example scripts, visit https://github.com/u-blox/m-center. - Page 23 EVK-R8 - User guide 8. Click on the AT Terminal button, found at the upper right of the Home page. A new window opens and the AT-command terminal is now ready for communication with the EVK-R8. Figure 11: AT Terminal window 9.
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Page 24: B Glossary
EVK-R8 - User guide B Glossary Abbreviation Definition Adapter Board Access Point Name AT Command Interpreter Software Subsystem, or attention Board-To-Board Circuit Switched Clear To Send Direct Current Display Data Channel Dual In Line Evolved Packet System Evaluation Board Evaluation Kit Ground GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System... -
Page 25: Related Documentation
EVK-R8 - User guide Related documentation u-blox LENA-R8 series AT commands manual, UBX-22016905 u-blox LENA-R8 series data sheet, UBX-22003110 u-blox LENA-R8 series system integration manual, UBX-22015376 u-blox LENA-R8 application development application note, UBX-22038374 ☞ For regular updates to u-blox documentation and to receive product change notifications, register on our homepage (www.u-blox.com).
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