Ublox EVK-M8CCAM User manual

1. Overview 2. Setup
1. Download and install the EVK-M8QSAM / EVKM8xCAM
software (and documentation) from
www.u-blox.com/evk-search.
See installation notes on the back of this card.
2. Connect the unit to a PC. Options:
• USB: Connect via USB port (A). Set switch (B) to
USB. The USB driver installs automatically when
the device is connected to a PC; this requires an
internet connection.
• UART: Connect via RS232 (C). Set switch (B) to
RS232.
NOTE: Press RST (D) after setting switch (B).
3. Provide power to the device at all times, either via USB
on the back or the V5 IN pin on the front (F).
4. EVK-M8QSAM: Place the EVK with an unobstructed
view of the sky, no external antenna connectivity at (E).
5. EVK-M8QCAM / EVK-M8CCAM: Place the EVK with
an unobstructed view of the sky or connect antenna
signal to (E).
6. Start the u-center GNSS evaluation software and se-
lect the corresponding COM port and baud rate.
Quick Start EVK-M8QSAM / M8xCAM
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A (USB) C (RS232)
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D (RST) B (USB/RS232 switch)
E (RF IN)
EVK-M8xCAM only
F (14-pin connector)
G (Boot)

3. Kit includes
• EVK-M8QSAM, EVK-M8QCAM or EVK-M8CCAM unit
• USB cable
• Active GPS / Galileo / GLONASS / BeiDou antenna with a
3 m cable (only for EVK-M8xCAM)
5. Interfaces
The EVK-M8QSAM and EVK-M8xCAM kits provide a USB
connector for communication and powering the device, as
well as a UART connector for connecting to the COM port
of your PC.
The DDC interface (I2C compliant) is available for both the
EVK-M8QSAM and the EVK-M8xCAM.
Additionally, the EVK-M8xCAM supports optional SPI bus
connectivity (requires a jumper resistor) to enable commu-
nications with a host CPU.
7. More information
NOTE: Refer to recommendations in the EVK user guide
when using the EVK-M8QCAM or EVK-M8CCAM with a
GNSS simulator.
For more information about the EVK-M8QCAM or EVK-
M8CCAM, contact your nearest u-blox support:
www.u-blox.com/contact-technical-support
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4. Installation
Notes for downloading the EVKM8QSAM or EVK-M8xCAM
software package and running the installation:
• An Internet connection is required
• Supported Windows operating systems: Windows 7
onwards (x86 and x64 versions)
• Download the u-center evaluation software
• Run the u-center installer executable le and follow the
installer instructions
• When the installation is complete, you will nd a
u-center menu under the Windows Start button,
All Programs > u-blox
6. u-center
The u-center GNSS evaluation software provides a powerful
tool for evaluation, performance analysis and conguration
of u-blox positioning products.