Ublox EVK-7PAM User manual

1. Download the EVK-7 or the EVK-M8 software (and
documentation) from www.u-blox.com/evk-down-
loads.html and install the software. See installation
notes on back of card.
2. Connect the unit to a PC. Options:
• USB: Connect via USB port (D). Set switch (B) to USB.
The USB driver installs automatically when the device is
connected to a PC - requires internet connection.
• UART: Connect via RS232 (E). Set switch (B) to RS232.
3. Provide power to the device at all times, either via
USB on the back or the V5 IN pin on the front.
4. EVK-7PAM: Place the EVK with good sky view, no
external antenna connectivity at (A).
EVK-M8QCAM / EVK-M8CCAM: Place the EVK with
good sky view or connect antenna signal to (A).
5. Start the u-center GNSS Evaluation Software and
select the corresponding COM port and baud rate.
Quick Start EVK-7PAM / EVK-M8xCAM
2. Setup
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1. Overview
A (RF IN)
D (USB)
E (RS232)
F (RST)
C (14 pin connector)
B (USB / RS232 switch)
G (Boot)
Plastic
protection
cover

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The EVK-7PAM and the EVK-M8xCAM
provide a Micro USB connector for
communication and powering the
device, as well as a UART connector
for connecting to the COM port of
your PC.
DDC interface (I2C compliant) is avail-
able for both the EVK-7PAM and the
EVK-M8xCAM.
Additionally, EVK-M8xCAM supports
optional SPI bus connectivity (requires
a jumper resistor) to allow communi-
cation to a host CPU.
Notes for downloading the EVK-7 and
the EVK-M8 software package and
running the installation:
• An Internet connection is required.
Windows operating systems are
supported (x86 and x64 versions
of Vista, 7, and 8).
• Choose a package: “Software only”
or “Software and documentation”.
• Unzip the downloaded file, go
to the Tools folder, and open the
u-center zip file.
• Run the extracted u-center exe file
and follow the installer instructions.
• When the installation is complete,
you will find a u-center menu under
the Windows Start button,
All Programs > u-blox
• To uninstall the software, go to
Control Panel and remove the
u-center program and “Windows
Driver Package – u-blox AG (ublox-
usb) Ports”.
4. Interfaces
5. Installation
NOTE:Refer to recommendations in
the EVK user guide when using the
EVK-M8QCAM or EVK-M8CCAM with
a GNSS simulator.
For more information regarding the
EVK-7PAM and EVK-M8xCAM, con-
tact your nearest u-blox support:
(www.u-blox.com/en/
contact-us-support.html).
7. More information
• EVK-7PAM or EVK-M8QCAM or
EVK-M8CCAM unit
• USB cable
• Active GPS / GLONASS / BeiDou
antenna (only for EVK-M8xCAM)
• Extra battery RENATA CR2450
3. Kit includes
The u-center GNSS evaluation soft-
ware provides a powerful tool for
evaluation, performance analysis and
configuration of u-blox positioning
products.
6. u-center