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SC872-A Evaluation Kit User Guide
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  • Page 1 SC872-A Evaluation Kit User Guide Rev.0 – 2015-02-06 1VV0301188 Arrow.com. Downloaded from...
  • Page 2 SC872-A Evaluation Kit User Guide 1VV0301188 Rev.0 – 2015-02-06 APPLICABILITY TABLE PRODUCT SC872-A EVK Reproduction forbidden without written authorization from Telit Communications S.p.A. - All Rights Reserved. Page 2 of 32 Mod. 0810 2011-07 Rev.2 Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Downloaded from Downloaded from...
  • Page 3 SC872-A Evaluation Kit User Guide 1VV0301188 Rev.0 – 2015-02-06 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 SC872-A Evaluation Kit User Guide 1VV0301188 Rev.0 – 2015-02-06 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

    3. Evaluation Kit Requirements .................. 11 4. Evaluation Kit Description ..................12 4.1. Evaluation Kit Contents ..................12 4.2. SC872-A EVK Block Diagram ................14 4.3. SC872-A Product ..................... 15 5. Evaluation Kit Setup ....................16 5.1. Installing the USB Drivers ................16 6.
  • Page 6 SC872-A Evaluation Kit User Guide 1VV0301188 Rev.0 – 2015-02-06 7.2. Flashing Instructions ..................23 8. NMEA-0183 Messages and Commands..............28 8.1. COM Port (serial) ..................... 28 8.2. NMEA Output Messages .................. 28 8.3. NMEA Input Commands .................. 30 8.4. Commands Description ..................31 9.
  • Page 7 SC872-A Evaluation Kit User Guide 1VV0301188 Rev.0 – 2015-02-06 Figures Figure 4-1 SC872-A Evaluation Kit Contents ............12 Figure 4-2 SC872-A EVK Smart Antenna ..............13 Figure 4-3 SC872-A Block Diagram ................ 14 Figure 4-4 SC872-A Product ..................15 Figure 5-1 USB Installation message ............... 16 Figure 6-1 Initial TelitView Screen ................

  • Page 8: Introduction

    1VV0301188 Rev.0 – 2015-02-06 Introduction 1.1. Scope This document provides information on using the SC872-A Evaluation Kit. 1.2. Contact Information & Support For general contact, technical support, to report documentation errors and to order manuals, contact Telit Technical Support Center (TTSC) at: TS-EMEA@telit.com...

  • Page 9: Related Documents

    SC872-A Evaluation Kit User Guide 1VV0301188 Rev.0 – 2015-02-06 1.4. Related Documents  SC872-A Data Sheet  SL871 and SL869 V2 Families Software User Guide, 1VV0301165 1.5. Product Usage Notes  To prevent ESD and EOS damage, a properly grounded ESD wrist strap should be worn when the EVK case is opened ...

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    1VV0301188 Rev.0 – 2015-02-06 Product Overview The SC872-A Evaluation Kit packages the SC872-A Module in a plastic case containing the necessary interface components and a cable with a USB connector. The SC872-A module contains a GNSS receiver with integrated antenna based on the MediaTek MT3333 chipset.

  • Page 11: Evaluation Kit Requirements

    SC872-A Evaluation Kit User Guide 1VV0301188 Rev.0 – 2015-02-06 Evaluation Kit Requirements To use the SC872-A Evaluation Kit (EVK), you will need the following items: 1. An Evaluation Kit with a programmed/flashed module  Current Firmware (FW) build for the installed module (if necessary) 2.

  • Page 12: Evaluation Kit Description

    SC872-A Evaluation Kit User Guide 1VV0301188 Rev.0 – 2015-02-06 Evaluation Kit Description 4.1. Evaluation Kit Contents Figure 4-1 SC872-A Evaluation Kit Contents Reproduction forbidden without written authorization from Telit Communications S.p.A. - All Rights Reserved. Page 12 of 32 Mod. 0810 2011-07 Rev.2 Arrow.com.

  • Page 13: Figure 4-2 Sc872-A Evk Smart Antenna

    SC872-A Evaluation Kit User Guide 1VV0301188 Rev.0 – 2015-02-06 Figure 4-2 SC872-A EVK Smart Antenna Reproduction forbidden without written authorization from Telit Communications S.p.A. - All Rights Reserved. Page 13 of 32 Mod. 0810 2011-07 Rev.2 Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com.

  • Page 14: Sc872-A Evk Block Diagram

    SC872-A Evaluation Kit User Guide 1VV0301188 Rev.0 – 2015-02-06 4.2. SC872-A EVK Block Diagram Figure 4-3 SC872-A Block Diagram Reproduction forbidden without written authorization from Telit Communications S.p.A. - All Rights Reserved. Page 14 of 32 Mod. 0810 2011-07 Rev.2 Arrow.com.

  • Page 15: Sc872-A Product

    SC872-A Evaluation Kit User Guide 1VV0301188 Rev.0 – 2015-02-06 4.3. SC872-A Product Figure 4-4 SC872-A Product Reproduction forbidden without written authorization from Telit Communications S.p.A. - All Rights Reserved. Page 15 of 32 Mod. 0810 2011-07 Rev.2 Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com.

  • Page 16: Evaluation Kit Setup

    SC872-A Evaluation Kit User Guide 1VV0301188 Rev.0 – 2015-02-06 Evaluation Kit Setup 5.1. Installing the USB Drivers 1. Before connecting the evaluation kit, ensure that the FTDI USB drivers are installed. If needed, install the drivers from the USB flash drive by double-clicking the USB driver executable and following the onscreen directions.
  • Page 17 SC872-A Evaluation Kit User Guide 1VV0301188 Rev.0 – 2015-02-06 NOTE: After installation of the USB FTDI driver, Windows may install a “Microsoft Serial BallPoint mouse” if the EVK is powered on when connecting the USB cable. If this happens, it will show up on the “Device Manager” under “Mice and other pointing devices”.

  • Page 18: Using Telitview

    SC872-A Evaluation Kit User Guide 1VV0301188 Rev.0 – 2015-02-06 Using TelitView Please refer to the TelitView User Guide for detailed information. 6.1. TelitView Setup 1. Install the TelitView program by double-clicking on the installation file supplied on the USB flash drive.

  • Page 19: Connecting To The Evk

    SC872-A Evaluation Kit User Guide 1VV0301188 Rev.0 – 2015-02-06 6.2. Connecting to the EVK 6.2.1. Selecting the baud rate 1. Connect the EVK to a USB port while it is powered OFF. 2. On the Main Menu, click Setup. Figure 6-2 TelitView Main Menu - Setup 3.

  • Page 20: Telitview Functions

     Products – Allows the user to select which Telit module is under test. Note: Be sure to select SC872-A when connecting to the SC872-A module.  Sessions – Allows the user to configure or save a session (specifying Comm port, Baud Rate, etc.)

  • Page 21: View Menu

    SC872-A Evaluation Kit User Guide 1VV0301188 Rev.0 – 2015-02-06 6.3.2. View Menu The main View Screens should be active as shown above in Figure 6-4 TelitView Main Session. They are described as follows:  Navigation States – Date, Time and Navigation data ...

  • Page 22: Windows Menu

    SC872-A Evaluation Kit User Guide 1VV0301188 Rev.0 – 2015-02-06 6.3.6. Windows Menu The Windows option is for screen management. Any changes by the user in the placement of the set of windows will be arranged as described in the drop-down menu.

  • Page 23: Updating Firmware With Telit Power Flash

    7.2. Flashing Instructions 1. Copy the “TPFlash for SC872-A” folder onto the host PC from the USB flash drive. 2. Connect the Evaluation Kit to USB port 3. Launch Telit Power Flash by double clicking the TPF_SC872-A.exe icon located in the above mentioned folder.

  • Page 24: Figure 7-2 Processing Download Agent

    SC872-A Evaluation Kit User Guide 1VV0301188 Rev.0 – 2015-02-06 4. Click on the “Flash” button and the FW upgrade will start after about 3 seconds. Figure 7-2 Processing Download Agent 5. When the first Open dialog window pops up, look at the “Files of type” box at the bottom of the window to determine what file type should be selected.

  • Page 25: Figure 7-3 Parent Directory Telit Power Flash

    6. At this point, you must change the “Look in” folder from “ROM” to “DA” so it matches the “File of type”. Do this by clicking on the down triangle at the right of the “Look In” box, and selecting the parent folder “TPFLASH for SC872-A”. Figure 7-3 Parent directory Telit Power Flash 7.

  • Page 26: Figure 7-5 Rom Folder

    SC872-A Evaluation Kit User Guide 1VV0301188 Rev.0 – 2015-02-06 The three folders will be displayed. Click on the “ROM” folder, and click on “Open”. Figure 7-5 ROM folder 9. The ROM file will be displayed. Click on it, then click on “Open”...

  • Page 27: Figure 7-7 Tpf_Sc872-A Download Completed

    SC872-A Evaluation Kit User Guide 1VV0301188 Rev.0 – 2015-02-06 10. If you see a “Download Fail” message, it is most likely that you do not have the correct COM port specified. Check the Device Manager – Ports (COM & LPT) for the correct USB Serial Port.

  • Page 28: Nmea-0183 Messages And Commands

    In the current Firmware release, some sentences may exceed the NMEA length limitation of 80 characters. By default, GPS, SBAS and QZSS constellations are enabled. For the SC872-A GLONASS is also enabled by default. The default fix rate is 1 Hz. Reproduction forbidden without written authorization from Telit Communications S.p.A. - All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 29: Table 8-1 Default Nmea Output Messages

    SC872-A Evaluation Kit User Guide 1VV0301188 Rev.0 – 2015-02-06 These messages are output once per second by default. Multiple GSA and GSV messages may be output on each cycle.  Standard Messages Message ID Description GNSS Recommended minimum navigation data GNSS position fix data Course Over Ground &...

  • Page 30: Nmea Input Commands

    8.3. NMEA Input Commands The SC872-A uses NMEA proprietary messages for commands and command responses. This interface provides configuration and control over selected firmware features and operational properties of the module. The format of a command is: $<command-ID>[,<parameters>]*<cr><lf>...

  • Page 31: Commands Description

    SC872-A Evaluation Kit User Guide 1VV0301188 Rev.0 – 2015-02-06 8.4. Commands Description Command ID Description $PMTK000 Test. This command will be echoed back to the sender (for testing the communications link). $PMTK101 Perform a HOT start $PMTK102 Perform a WARM start...

  • Page 32: Document History

    SC872-A Evaluation Kit User Guide 1VV0301188 Rev.0 – 2015-02-06 Document History Revision Date Changes 2015-02-06 First issue Figure 9-1 Document History Reproduction forbidden without written authorization from Telit Communications S.p.A. - All Rights Reserved. Page 32 of 32 Mod. 0810 2011-07 Rev.2 Arrow.com.

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