Ublox EVK-M8QSAM User manual

1. Download and install the EVK-M8QSAM / EVK-
M8xCAM software (and documentation) from
www.u-blox.com/evaluation-kits.
See the installation notes on the back of this 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.
NOTE: Press RST (F) 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.
4. EVK-M8QSAM: Place the EVK with an unobstructed
view of the sky, no external antenna connectivity at
(A).
EVK-M8QCAM / EVK-M8CCAM: Place the EVK with
an unobstructed view of the sky 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-M8QSAM / EVK-M8xCAM
2. Setup
Copyright © 2017, u-blox AG
1. Overview
A (RF IN)
EVK-M8xCAM only
D (USB)
E (RS232)
F (RST)
C (14 pin connector)
B (USB / RS232 switch)
G (Boot)
Plastic
protection
cover

UBX-16024579 - R02
The EVK-M8QSAM 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.
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
communications with a host CPU.
Notes for downloading the EVK-
M8QSAM and the EVK-M8xCAM
software package and running the
installation:
• An internet connection is required.
• Supported Windows operating
systems: Windows 7 onwards (x86
and x64 versions)
• 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 instruc-
tions.
• When the installation is complete,
you will find a u-center menu un-
der the Windows Start button:
All Programs > u-blox
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-M8QSAM and EVK-M8xCAM,
contact your nearest u-blox support:
www.u-blox.com/en/
contact-us-support.html
7. More information
• EVK-M8QSAM or EVK-M8QCAM
or EVK-M8CCAM unit
• USB cable
• Active GPS / Galileo / GLONASS
/ BeiDou antenna (only for
EVK-M8xCAM)
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