Telit Wireless Solutions SL869-V3 EVK User manual

SL869-V3 EVK
User Guide
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Contents
1. Introduction...................................................................................................................8
1.1. Purpose....................................................................................................................8
1.2. Contact Information, Support ...................................................................................8
1.3. Text Conventions.....................................................................................................9
1.4. Related Documents..................................................................................................9
1.5. Product Usage Notes...............................................................................................9
2. Evaluation Kit Requirements.....................................................................................10
2.1. Installing the USB Drivers ......................................................................................10
3. Evaluation Kit Description.........................................................................................11
3.1. SL869-V3 EVK Contents........................................................................................11
3.2. SL869-V3 Evaluation Board components...............................................................12
3.3. SL869-V3 EVK Board Component Identification....................................................13
3.4. SL869-V3 EVK Board schematic diagram..............................................................14
3.5. SL869-V3 EVK Unit Connections...........................................................................16
4. Step-by-Step: First Time Running the SL869-V3 Evaluation Board.......................17
4.1. Step-by-Step: First Time Connection.....................................................................17
5. TelitView......................................................................................................................18
5.1. Main Interface ........................................................................................................18
5.1.1. Main Menu Bar ..........................................................................................................18
5.1.2. Main Tool Bar ............................................................................................................18
5.1.3. ‘Connect to GPS’ Window..........................................................................................19
5.2. TelitView Tabular View...........................................................................................19
5.2.1. Front Panel Status.....................................................................................................20
5.2.2. Scatter Plot................................................................................................................20
5.2.3. NMEA Monitor ...........................................................................................................21
5.3. User Menu Commands Manager...........................................................................21
6. Flashing Firmware with TeseoIII X-Loader...............................................................22
6.1. Flashing Requirements ..........................................................................................22
6.2. Flashing Instructions..............................................................................................22
7. Communication Interface...........................................................................................24

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7.1. Commands.............................................................................................................24
7.2. Messages Description............................................................................................24
7.3. Commands Description..........................................................................................25
8. Document History.......................................................................................................26

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Figures
Figure 3-1 SL869-V3 Evaluation Kit................................................................................................11
Figure 3-2 SL869-V3 Evaluation Board components.......................................................................12
Figure 3-3 SL869 EVK Board schematic diagram..........................................................................14
Figure 3-4 EVK Unit connections ....................................................................................................16
Figure 4-1 USB installation, select "Continue Anyway" to proceed..................................................17
Figure 5-1TelitView application.......................................................................................................18
Figure 5-2 Main Menu Bar ..............................................................................................................18
Figure 5-3 Main Tool Bar ................................................................................................................18
Figure 5-4 Connect to GPS Window ...............................................................................................19
Figure 5-5 TelitView Application......................................................................................................19
Figure 5-6 Front Panel Status Tab..................................................................................................20
Figure 5-7 Scatter Plot....................................................................................................................20
Figure 5-8 NMEA Monitor Tab ........................................................................................................21
Figure 5-9 User Menu Command Manager.....................................................................................21
Figure 6-1TESEOIII X-Loader.........................................................................................................22
Tables
Table 3-1 SL869-V3 EVK Board Component Identification .............................................................13
Table 7-1 Output messages............................................................................................................24
Table 7-2 Commands......................................................................................................................25

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1. Introduction
1.1. Purpose
The purpose of this document is to provide information for using the SL869-V3 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:
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
Alternatively, use:
http://www.telit.com/en/products/technical-support-center/contact.php
For detailed information about where you can buy the Telit modules or for recommendations
on accessories and components visit:
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To register for product news and announcements or for product questions contact Telit
Technical Support Center (TTSC).
Our aim is to make this guide as helpful as possible. Keep us informed of your comments and
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1.3. Text Conventions
Danger – This information MUST be followed or catastrophic equipment failure or bodily
injury may occur.
Caution or Warning – Alerts the user to important points about integrating the module, if
these points are not followed, the module and end user equipment may fail or malfunction.
Tip or Information – Provides advice and suggestions that may be useful when
integrating the module.
All dates are in ISO 8601 format, i.e. YYYY-MM-DD.
1.4. Related Documents
•Telit SL869-V3 Product User Guide
•Telit SL869-V3 Software User Guide
1.5. Product Usage Notes
•To prevent ESD and EOS damage, a properly grounded ESD wrist strap should be
worn when working inside the EVK
•Do not alter shunt jumpers while power is applied
•Do not short the RF signal to ground if antenna voltage is installed.
Damage to the EVK may occur.
Always follow ESD safety precautions when utilizing the evaluation kit.
Please refer to your sales representative for additional documentation.

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2. Evaluation Kit Requirements
To use the SL869-V3 Evaluation Kit (EVK), you will need the following items:
1. An SL869-V3 Evaluation Unit (included in the kit)
2. GNSS Antenna (included in the kit)
3. FTDI USB Drivers (included in the kit)
4. Current version of TelitView (included in the kit)
Note: There is a version of TelitView on the USB Drive supplied in the kit, however
for full functionality, the latest version should be downloaded from the Telit Support
Site.
5. A PC with a USB port and:
oWindows 7 or later
o.NET Framework 4.0
2.1. Installing the USB Drivers
Before connecting the SL869-V3 EVK, install the necessary USB drivers
1. Double-click the USB driver executable and follow the onscreen directions for
installation.

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3. Evaluation Kit Description
3.1. SL869-V3 EVK Contents
Figure 3-1 SL869-V3 Evaluation Kit
Contents Description
SL869-V3 Eval Unit: Evaluation Unit including the Telit SL869-V3
GNSS Antenna: An active antenna powered by the EVK.
The antenna supports GPS/Glonass/Beidou with an LNA Gain 30 dB)
USB Cable: A 6ft mini USB cable used to supply power and communicate to the EVK
USB Flash Drive: Contains the tools and documentation for the SL869-V3
USB
Cable
SL869-V3
Eval Unit
GNSS
Antenna
USB
Flash Drive

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3.2. SL869-V3 Evaluation Board components
DL101 DL102 PL104 PL107 PL102 PL101
TX LED 1PPS LED Vcc Supply Vbatt Supply UART-USB1 USB2
On/Off 1PPS SMA SL869 BOOT Vant Supply Antenna SMA
SW201 SO102 PL108 PL113 SO101
PL105 PL106 Antenna Sense 2 & 1
Note: PL105 and PL106 must be jumpered 1-2 to operate the on-board Teseo 3
Antenna Sense circuit.
Figure 3-2 SL869-V3 Evaluation Board components
Required External Connections
Connect the PC to UART-USB (PL102)
Connect the GNSS antenna to RF-IN (SO101)

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3.3. SL869-V3 EVK Board Component Identification
SL869-V3 EVK Board Components
ID
Name
Description
DL101
TX LED
TX data display
DL102
1PPS LED
1PPS output display
SW 201
ON/OFF Switch
Applies power to the EVK.
SO 102
1PPS Output SMA
1PPS buffer output connector
PL 108 SL869 BOOT Pin
To place the module into BOOT mode, place a shunt
jumper on pins 2 & 3 before powering the unit up.
Not connected for normal operation.
PL104 Vcc Supply
Place a shunt jumper to apply 3.3 V to the module Vcc.
Required for normal operation.
PL 107
Vbatt Supply
Place a shunt jumper to apply 3.3 V to the module Vbatt.
Required if standby power is desired when Vcc is removed.
PL 102
UART-USB1
USB: DC, Ground, TX, RX. Connect to laptop.
PL 101
USB2
Reserved
PL 113 Vant Supply
Place a shunt jumper to apply 3.3 V to the SMA connector
for an external active antenna.
PL 201
+3.3 V LDO Antenna
supply
Pins 1 & 2: Power LDO_Enable with On/Off switch
Pins 2 & 3: Power LDO_Enable with module Pin 4 output
SO 101
Antenna SMA
Antenna: RF Input + Vant
Table 3-1 SL869-V3 EVK Board Component Identification

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3.4. SL869-V3 EVK Board schematic diagram
Figure 3-3 SL869-V3 EVK Board schematic diagram - Page 1 / 2

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Figure 3-4 SL869-V3 EVK Board schematic diagram - Page 2 / 2

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3.5. SL869-V3 EVK Unit Connections
Figure 3-5 EVK Unit connections

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4. Step-by-Step: First Time Running the SL869-V3
Evaluation Board
4.1. Step-by-Step: First Time Connection
1. Before connecting the evaluation board, ensure that the USB drivers are installed.
2. Ensure that jumpers are installed on J2, J6, and J7.
3. Ensure that there are no jumpers installed on J3 and J4.
4. Connect the provided Active Antenna to the SMA connector.
5. As soon as the evaluation board is connected to the PC, it will be detected and installed.
Figure 4-1 USB installation, select "Continue Anyway" to proceed
6. After the evaluation board has been installed, check the “Device Manager” window for
the evaluation board COM port number. This information is needed for use with the GPS
tools.
7. Turn the switch vertically UP to turn On the EVK.
8. Refer to Chapter 5 for using the EVK with software.
NOTE:
On some occasions, Windows will install a “Microsoft Serial BallPoint mouse after
connecting the USB. Uninstall the Microsoft Serial BallPoint mouse if Windows
mistakenly installs it.

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5. TelitView
Launch the TelitView application
Figure 5-1TelitView application
5.1. Main Interface
After launching TelitView, first notice the application’s main interface.
Connecting to the EVK
5.1.1. Main Menu Bar
Under the “Tools” option on the Main Menu Bar, select “Connect to GPS.” This will open the
‘Connect to GPS’ window.
Figure 5-2 Main Menu Bar
5.1.2. Main Tool Bar
Select the “Connect to GPS” icon under the Main Tool Bar and the ‘Connect to GPS’ window
will open.
Figure 5-3 Main Tool Bar

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5.1.3. ‘Connect to GPS’ Window
Figure 5-4 Connect to GPS Window
1. Select the correct Communication Port
2. Select the correct baud rate (default – 9600)
5.2. TelitView Tabular View
TelitView implements a tabular view. Switching between tabs displays different information
parsed from the receiver.
Figure 5-5 TelitView Application

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5.2.1. Front Panel Status
The Front Panel Status Tab displays satellite information as well as position information.
Figure 5-6 Front Panel Status Tab
5.2.2. Scatter Plot
The Scatter Plot displays position points that are updated every second. The position points
are compared to each other in an axis in meters.
Figure 5-7 Scatter Plot