Quectel FC10 EVB User manual

FC10 EVB User Guide
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About the Document
History
Revision
Date
Author
Description
1.0
2015-07-24
Yeoman CHEN
Initial
1.1
2015-10-15
Yeoman CHEN
1. Updated power supply schematic in Figure 4.
2. Added Chapter 6.
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Contents
About the Document...................................................................................................................................2
Contents.......................................................................................................................................................3
Table Index...................................................................................................................................................4
Figure Index.................................................................................................................................................5
1Introduction..........................................................................................................................................6
1.1. Safety Information...................................................................................................................7
2General Overview.................................................................................................................................8
2.1. Key Features...........................................................................................................................8
2.2. System Overview.....................................................................................................................9
2.3. Interface Overview...................................................................................................................9
2.4. EVB View............................................................................................................................... 11
2.5. EVB Accessories................................................................................................................... 11
3Interface Application .........................................................................................................................13
3.1. Power Interface .....................................................................................................................13
3.2. USB Device Interface............................................................................................................14
3.3. SD Interface...........................................................................................................................16
3.4. USIM Card Interface..............................................................................................................17
3.5. UART Interface......................................................................................................................19
3.6. Switch and Buttons................................................................................................................20
3.7. Status LEDs...........................................................................................................................21
3.8. Test Points.............................................................................................................................22
4Operation............................................................................................................................................24
4.1. Power On...............................................................................................................................24
4.2. Power Off...............................................................................................................................24
4.3. Reset .....................................................................................................................................24
4.4. Communication via USB or UART Interface.........................................................................25
4.4.1. Communication via USB Interface.................................................................................25
4.4.2. Communication via UART Interface...............................................................................25
4.5. Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................................26
5Accessories Assembly......................................................................................................................27
6Appendix Reference..........................................................................................................................28
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Table Index
TABLE 1: FEATURES.......................................................................................................................................... 8
TABLE 2: INTERFACES OF FC10 EVB.............................................................................................................. 9
TABLE 3: ACCESSORIES LIST.........................................................................................................................11
TABLE 4: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF USB DEVICE INTERFACE J701................................................................. 15
TABLE 5: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF J502............................................................................................................. 17
TABLE 6: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF J503............................................................................................................. 18
TABLE 7: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF J504............................................................................................................. 20
TABLE 8: DESCRIPTION OF SWITCH AND BUTTONS.................................................................................. 21
TABLE 9: DESCRIPTION OF STATUS LEDS................................................................................................... 21
TABLE 10: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF J704 AND J705.......................................................................................... 23
TABLE 11: RELATED DOCUMENTS................................................................................................................ 28
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Figure Index
FIGURE 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW....................................................................................................................... 9
FIGURE 2: EVB TOP VIEW ...............................................................................................................................11
FIGURE 3: EVB ACCESSORIES...................................................................................................................... 12
FIGURE 4: SIMPLIFIED POWER SUPPLY SCHEMATIC ................................................................................ 13
FIGURE 5: POWER INTERFACE..................................................................................................................... 14
FIGURE 6: POWER PLUG................................................................................................................................ 14
FIGURE 7: CIRCUIT OF USB INTERFACE...................................................................................................... 15
FIGURE 8: SIMPLIFIED SCHEMATIC OF SD CARD INTERFACE ................................................................. 16
FIGURE 9: PINS ASSIGNMENT OF SD CARD HOLDER................................................................................ 16
FIGURE 10: SIMPLIFIED USIM CARD INTERFACE SCHEMATIC ................................................................. 17
FIGURE 11: PINS ASSIGNMENT OF USIM CARD HOLDER.......................................................................... 18
FIGURE 12: UART BLOCK DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................. 19
FIGURE 13: UART PORT (J504) ...................................................................................................................... 19
FIGURE 14: SWITCH AND BUTTONS ............................................................................................................. 20
FIGURE 15: STATUS LEDS.............................................................................................................................. 21
FIGURE 16: TEST POINTS............................................................................................................................... 22
FIGURE 17: USB PORT.................................................................................................................................... 25
FIGURE 18: QCOM CONFIGURATION UNDER USB PORT .......................................................................... 25
FIGURE 19: QCOM CONFIGURATION UNDER SERIAL PORT..................................................................... 26
FIGURE 20: UPDATE FIRMWARE................................................................................................................... 26
FIGURE 21: FC10 EVB AND ACCESSORIES EQUIPMENT........................................................................... 27
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1Introduction
This document describes the evaluation board of Quectel’s FC10 module. The FC10 evaluation board is
an assisted system integrator for developing and evaluating products based on Quectel Wireless
Modules.
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1.1. Safety Information
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of the operation, such as usage,
service or repair of any cellular terminal or mobile incorporating module. Manufacturers of the cellular
terminal should send the following safety information to users and operating personnel and to incorporate
these guidelines into all manuals supplied with the product. If not so, Quectel does not take on any liability
for customer failure to comply with these precautions.
Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an
accident. Using a mobie while driving (even with a handsfree kit) cause distraction
and can lead to an accident. You must comply with laws and regulations restrcting
the use of wireless devices while driving.
Switch off the cellular terminal or mobile before boarding an aircraft. Make sure it
switched off. The operation of wireless appliances in an aircraft is forbidden to
prevent interference with communication systems. Consult the airline staff about
the use of wireless devices on boarding the aircraft, if your device offers a Fight
Mode which must be enabled prior to boarding an aircraft.
Switch off your wireless device when in hospitals or clinics or other health care
facilities. These requests are desinged to prevent possible interference with
sentitive medical equipment.
Cellular terminals or mobiles operate over radio frequency signal and cellular
network and cannot be guaranteed to connect in all conditions, for example no
mobile fee or an invalid USIM card. While you are in this condition and need
emergent help, Please Remember using emergency call. In order to make or
receive call, the cellular terminal or mobile must be switched on and in a service
area with adequate cellular signal strength.
Your cellular terminal or mobile contains a transmitter and receiver. When it is ON ,
it receives and transmits radio frequency energy. RF interference can occur if it is
used close to TV set, radio, computer or other electric equipment.
In locations with potencially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn
off wireless devices such as your phone or other cellular terminals. Areas with
potencially exposive atmospheres including fuelling areas, below decks on boats,
fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders.
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2General Overview
Quectel supplies FC10-EVB kit for testing FC10 module. This EVB can test basic functionalities of the
module.
2.1. Key Features
Table 1: Features
Features
Implementation
Power Supply
DC supply: 4.5~5.5V, typically 5V
VBAT: 3.8V @J201
USIM Interface
Support USIM/SIM cards: 3.0V and 1.8V
UART Interface
COM-serial interface for data communication (default 115200bps)
Max. baud rate : 460800bps
USB Interface
USB 2.0
Signal Indication
4 LEDs are available for signal indication
Physical Characteristics
Size: 13.64 × 10.5cm
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2.2. System Overview
COM (UART Port)
J101
J701
S101
S201
Micro USB
interface
J503
USIM card holder
Power
supply
Power
switch
RESET
D105
Status LEDs
1 5
6 9
J504
S202
PWRKEY
D106 D108 D107 D301
EC20
U201
U301
FC10
J301 J203 J205 J204
U101
VDD_3V3
GND
J102
J502
SD card
GND
J202
J201
SD_VCC
J501
GND
VBAT
DTR_TEST
VBAT_EN
VDD1V8_EN
WLAN3V3_EN
USB_ON
PWRKEY_3V3
RESET_3V3
WLAN_3V3
J302
GND
J303
PM_ENABLE
WIFI_RESET
DC_5V
GND
U103
U502
U503
J703
J704
J705
Figure 1: System Overview
2.3. Interface Overview
Table 2: Interfaces of FC10 EVB
Interface
Reference
Number
Description
Power Supply
J101
The power jack on the EVB board. Supply voltage typically +5V
Power Switch
S101
Switch 5V power supply ON/OFF
PWRKEY
S202
PWRKEY push button
It’s used to turn on/off the EC20 module
J202
Jumper is used to connect PWRKEY to GND.
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RESET
S201
Reset push button. It’s used to reset the EC20 and FC10 module.
Micro USB
J701
USB device interface
USIM
J503
USIM card holder
COM
J504
UART port
SD
J502
SD card port
LEDs
D105
VBAT ON/OFF indicator
D106
Indicate EC20 operating status
D108
Indicate EC20 network activity status
D107
Indicate EC20 network registration mode
D301
The function is under development
WLAN ANT
J301
FC10 WIFI antenna connector
MAIN ANT
J203
EC20 main antenna connector
GNSS ANT
J205
EC20 GNSS antenna connector
DIV ANT
J204
EC20 diversity antenna connector
VBAT
J201
Jumper used for VBAT voltage test
WLAN_3V3
J302
Jumper used for WLAN_3V3 voltage test
Test Points
J102, J303,
J501, J703,
J704, J705
These are test pins
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2.4. EVB View
Figure 2: EVB Top View
2.5. EVB Accessories
All the items of EVB kit are listed in Table 3 and Figure 3 as below. Please contact the supplier if there is
something missing.
Table 3: Accessories List
Items
Description
Quantity
Power Supply
5V DC switching adaptor
1
Cables
USB to UART converter cable
1
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Figure 3: EVB Accessories
The RF antenna can be used as main or diversity reception.
USB cable
1
Antennas
WIFI Antenna
1
RF Antenna
2
GNSS Antenna (passive)
1
Disk
USB2.0 to RS232 driver and USB driver disk
1
Other
Bolts and nuts for fixing EVB
1
NOTE
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3Interface Application
This chapter describes the hardware interfaces of FC10 EVB, shown as follows:
Power interface
USB interface
SD interface
USIM card interface
UART interface
It also provides information about LEDs, buttons and test points to help you to use the FC10 EVB.
3.1. Power Interface
The power supply of FC10 EVB could come from the external input which is connected with power jack.
The power jack connects LDOs which can provide the supply voltage (VBAT) required for operating EVB
and FC10 module.
Figure 4 shows the simplified power supply schematic, and Figure 5 shows the power interface of FC10
EVB.
J101
S101
Power
supply
Power
switch
U101
MIC29302WU
3.3V
U103
LDO
DC_5V
VBAT
WLAN_3V3
LDO
Controller
PM_ENABLE
Power to EVB
FC10
EC20
Figure 4: Simplified Power Supply Schematic
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Figure 5: Power Interface
You need to use the right DC adapter provided by Quectel, shown as Figure 6.
Inner contact
Outer contact
Figure 6: Power Plug
3.2. USB Device Interface
EC20 module provides an USB 2.0 interface which complies with USB 2.0 standard and supports
high-speed (480Mbps) and full-speed (12Mbps). It is used for AT command, data transmission, GNSS
NMEAsentences output, software debug and firmware upgrade.
FC10 EVB provides a Micro-USB receptacle J701 to connect a host device. The USB data lines USB_DP
and USB_DM are connected directly to the EC20 module.
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Figure 7: Circuit of USB Interface
Table 4: Pin Assignment of USB Device Interface J701
J701 Pin
Pin Name
Description
1
USB_VBUS
This pin is used for USB detection
2
USB_DM
USB serial differential bus (minus)
3
USB_DP
USB serial differential bus (positive)
4
USB_ID
Reserved
5
GND
GND for USB interface
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3.3. SD Interface
The FC10 EVB has a SD card interface. Figure 8 shows the simplified interface schematic for J502.
SD card holder
DAT2
CMD
CD/DAT3
VDD
U201 J502
1
2
4
3
SD1_DATA2
SD1_DATA3
SD1_CMD
29
28
33
GND
CLK
DAT0
DAT1
5
6
8
7
SD1_CLK
SD1_DATA1
SD1_DATA0
32
31
30
VSS
VDD_3V3
Figure 8: Simplified Schematic of SD Card Interface
Figure 9: Pins Assignment of SD Card Holder
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Table 5: Pin Assignment of J502
The SD card detection function of EC20 module is under development.
3.4. USIM Card Interface
The FC10 EVB has a USIM card interface. Asuitable USIM card (3V or 1.8V) is required to start the EC20
module. Figure 10 shows the simplified interface schematic for J503.
USIM card holder
USIM_VDD
USIM_CLK
USIM_DATA
USIM_RST
USIM_GND
U201 J503
C1
C7
C2
C3
Push-Push
USIM_VDD
USIM_DATA
USIM_RST
USIM_CLK
14
15
16
17
USIM_PRE.
GND
USIM_PRESENCE 13 CD2
CD1
GND
C5
VPP
C6
Figure 10: Simplified USIM Card Interface Schematic
J502 Pin
Signal Name
I/O
Description
1
DATA2
I/O
Data line 2
2
CD/DATA3
I/O
Card detect/data line 3
3
CMD
I/O
Command/response
4
VDD
P
Supply voltage
5
CLK
Clock
6
VSS
GND
Ground
7
DATA0
I/O
Data line 0
8
DATA1
I/O
Data line 1
NOTE
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Figure 11: Pins Assignment of USIM Card Holder
Table 6: Pin Assignment of J503
EC20 supports USIM card hot-plug via the USIM_PRESENCE pin. And it supports low level and high
level detection, which is disabled by default.
J503 Pin
Signal Name
I/O
Description
C1
USIM_VDD
O
USIM/SIM card power
C2
USIM_RST
O
USIM/SIM card reset
C3
USIM_CLK
O
USIM/SIM card clock
C5
GND
/
Ground
C6
VPP
/
Not connected
C7
USIM_DATA
I/O
Data line, bi-directional
CD1
GND
GND
USIM card detection
CD2
USIM_PRESENCE
I
USIM card detection
NOTE
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3.5. UART Interface
FC10 EVB offers one UART interface J504.
The UART interface of the FC10 EVB is intended for the communication between the module and the host
application. This interface can be used for data transmission and AT communication.
The following figure shows the UART block diagram on FC10 EVB.
U201
Module
RS232
Level Match
3.3V/1.8V
Level Translator
COM
DB9
J504
RS232 3.3V 1.8V
U503
U502
EC20
Figure 12: UART Block Diagram
Figure 13: UART Port (J504)
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