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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
USER MANUAL
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GNSS Positioning Module
UM220-IV M0

Revision History
Version
Revision
Date
Ver.1.0.0
Primary version
Jun.2018
Ver.1.0.1
Alpha release, Revised Pin definition
Oct.2018
Ver.1.0.2
Revised module size
Dec.2018
Ver.1.0.4
Aug. 2019
R1.1
Chapter 6.2: add shelf life
Sep. 2019
R1.2
Chapter 6.2: revise the MSL
instructions
Add CE logo
Jan. 2020
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UM220-IV M0 User Manual
Forward
This document offers you information in the features of the hardware, the installation,
specification and use of Unicore UM220-IV M0 product.
Reader It Applies to
This document is applied to the technicians who know GNSS Receiver to some extent
but not to the general readers.
Structure of the Document
This document includes the following:
Introduction: Briefly explaining the functions, performances and installing of the product
Installation: Contains the list of the product package and the details of product
installation
Technical Specification: Offering technical specifications of the product
Hardware Specification: Offering all the information of hardware interface of the product
Module disassembly introduce.
Package: Provide packing instructions for UM220-IV M0 modules

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Contents
1INTRODUCTION..................................................................... 1
1.1 OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................1
1.2 KEY FEATURES.............................................................................................................1
1.3 INTERFACE...................................................................................................................2
2PRODUCT INSTALLATION..................................................... 3
2.1 INSTALLATION PREPARATION ........................................................................................3
2.2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................................................4
3TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS............................................... 5
3.1 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................................5
3.2 OPERATION CONDITION.................................................................................................5
3.3 DIMENSIONS................................................................................................................5
3.4 PIN DEFINITION (TOP VIEW)..........................................................................................6
4HARDWARE DESIGN.............................................................. 7
4.1 DESIGN IN CONSIDERATIONS .........................................................................................7
4.2 AVOID POWER CONNECTION..........................................................................................8
4.3 ANTENNA ....................................................................................................................8
4.4 SERIAL PORT ...............................................................................................................9
5DISASSEMBLY .................................................................... 11
6PACKAGE............................................................................ 11
6.1 PRODUCT LABEL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................... 11
6.2 PACKAGE DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................. 11
7CLEAN................................................................................. 13
8REFLOW SOLDERING........................................................... 13

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1Introduction
1.1 Overview
Unicore UM220-IV M0 is the dual-system GNSS module. Based on Unicore low power,
multisystem, high performance SoC-UFirebird designed. And the support of BDS
B1+GPS L1 dual-system joint positioning or single system joint positioning. UM220-IV
M0 is compact in size and used SMT pads to support fully automatic integration of
standard discharge and reflow soldering, especially suitable for low cost and low power
consumption fields. The radio equipment is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
Figure 1-1 UM220-IV M0 Module
Model
PN
Grade
System
Interface
Data updating
rate
Professional
Automotive
GPS
BDS
UART1
UART2
UM220-IV
M0
2330322000028
●
●
●
●
1Hz
1.2 Key Features
Power
Voltage
+2.8~3.6 VDC
Power Consumption
63mW
RF Input
Input VSWR
≤1.5
Input impedance
50Ω

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Antenna gain
15～30dB
Physical Characters
Dimension
10.1*9.7*2.2mm
Environment
Operating Temperature
-40℃~ +85℃
Storage Temperature
-45℃~ +90℃
RoHS
Accord
Input/output Data Interface
UART
1 UART, LVTTL. Baud rate 4800～115200bps
GNSS Performance
Frequency
BDS B1: 1561.098MHz
GPS L1 : 1575.42MHz
TTFF
Cold Start: 28s
Hot Start: 1s
Reacquisition: 1s
AGNSS1: 4s
Positioning accuracy
2.0m CEP (dual-system horizontal, open sky)
3.5m CEP (dual-system vertical, open sky)
Velocity accuracy (RMS)
0.1m/s (dual-system, Open sky)
Sensitivity
GPS
Tracking
-161dBm
-161dBm
Acquisition
-146dBm
-147dBm
Hot start
-154dBm
-155dBm
Reacquisition
-157dBm
-158dBm
1PPS accuracy (RMS)
20ns
Data updating rate
1Hz
Data output
NMEA 0183, Unicore Protocol
1.3 Interface
GNSS IC
SAW
TCXO
Battery
RTC
Crystal
RESET_N
UART
PPS
UM220-IV
M0
LNA
Figure 1-2 Structure Chart
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Assist date input
BDS

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UART
UM220-IV M0 module supports data transfer and firmware upgrade; the signal
input/output level is LVTTL. The default baud rate is 9600bps, and is adjustable, can be
configured up to 115200bps.
1PPS
UM220-IV M0 outputs 1PPS with adjustable pulse width and polarity.
2Product Installation
2.1 Installation Preparation
UM220-IV M0 Modules are Electrostatic Sensitive Devices and require special
precautions when handling.
Follow the steps in section 2.2 in the correct order.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) may cause damage to the device. All operations
mentioned in this chapter shall be carried out in an antistatic workbench, using
both wearing an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. If antistatic
workbench is not available, wear an antistatic wrist strap and connect the other
end to a metal frame to play a role in anti-static.
Hold the edge of the module, not in direct contact with the components.
Please check carefully whether the module has obviously loose or damaged
components. If you have questions, please contact us or your local dealer.
Figure 2-1 shows the typical installation of UM220-IV M0 EVK suites.
Figure 2-1
UM220-IV M0
Antenna

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Please check the contents of the package carefully after receiving the package of
UM220-IV M0:
UM220-IV M0 EVK suite（with AC Adapter）
UM220-IV M0 User manual.
uSTAR application package.
Antenna.
Antenna connection cable
Direct serial cable
PC
Please keep the box and anti-static plastic bags for storage and handling.
2.2 Hardware Installation
After the above preparation is complete, follow the steps below to install:
Step 1：Make sure to make full anti-static measures, such as anti-static wrist strap,
grounding the workbench;
Step 2：Open the UM220-IV M0 evaluation kit;
Step 3：Select the GNSS antenna with appropriate gain, fix it in the non-block area,
using the appropriate cable to connect the antenna with UM220 EVK;
Step 4：Connect the PC to the EVK serial port through direct serial cable;
Step 5：Power the evaluation board and initialize the UM220-IV M0;
Step 6：Open the uSTAR
Step 7：Controlled the receiver through uSTAR to display constellations view, log
messages, and receiver status.

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3Technical Specifications
3.1 Electrical Specifications
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Item
Pin
Min
Max
Unit
Condition
Power Supply (VCC)
Vcc
-0.5
3.6
V
VCC Ripple
Vrpp
50
mV
Digital IO
Vin
-0.5
Vcc +0.2
V
Storage Temperature
Tstg
-45
90
℃
MSD (MSL)
□Level 1 □Level 2 ■Level 3 □TBD
3.2 Operation Condition
Item
Pin
Min
Typical
Value
Max
Unit
Condition
Power Supply (VCC)
Vcc
2.8
3.3
3.6
V
Peak current
Iccp
37
mA
Vcc=3.0 V
Tracking average
current
IACQ
19
20
21
mA
Vcc=3.0V
Low level input voltage
Vin_low
0.7
V
High level input voltage
Vin_high
1.2
V
Low level output voltage
Vout_low
0.4
V
Iout=-8 mA
High level output
voltage
Vout_high
Vcc–0.4
V
Iout=8 mA
Antenna gain
Gant
15
30
dB
Nosie figure
Nftot
2
dB
Operation Temperature
Topr
-40
85
℃
3.3 Dimensions
Table 3-1: Dimensions
Symbol
Min(mm)
Typical Value(mm)
Max(mm)
A
9.6
10.1
10.7
B
9.55
9.7
9.85
C
2.1
2.2
2.3
D
0.55
0.65
0.95
E
1.0
1.1
1.2
F
0.7
0.8
0.9
G
0.3
0.4
0.5

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H
0.9
1.0
1.1
K
0.6
0.7
0.8
M
0.7
0.8
0.9
Figure 3-1 Mechanical Layout
3.4 Pin Definition (Top View)
GND
NC
VCC_RF
NC
NC
RXD
TIMEPULSE
GND
TXD
GND
nRESET
NC
NC
RF_IN
NC
V_BCKP
VCC_IO
VCC
Top View
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
Figure 3-2 UM220-IV M0
No
Name
I/O
Electrical level
Description
1
GND
I
Ground
2
TXD
O
LVTTL
UART 1-TX
3
RXD
I
LVTTL
UART 1-RX
4
TIMEPULSE
O
LVTTL
1PPS
5
NC
I
LVTTL
Reserve

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No
Name
I/O
Electrical level
Description
6
V_BCKP
I
1.4V~3.6V
Voltage for RTC
7
VCC_IO
I
2.8V~3.6V
GPIO power supply
8
VCC
I
2.8V~3.6V
Main power
9
nRESET
I
LVTTL
For reset, Low level active, if you do not
use the pin, please leave it hanging
10
GND
I
Ground
11
RF_IN
I
GNSS signal input (BDS B1+GPS L1）
12
GND
I
Ground
13
NC
O
Reserve
14
VCC_RF2
O
=VCC
Output voltage RF section
15
NC
I/O
Reserve
16
NC
I/O
Reserve
17
NC
I/O
Reserve
18
NC
I/O
Reserve
4Hardware Design
4.1 Design in Considerations
To make UM220-IV M0 to work properly, you need to properly connect the following:
The Module VCC has good monotonicity. If the VCC power off and then on, the power
off time must be more than 10ms.
Recommended in serial concatenated RX place 1KΩ resistance, TX concatenated
33Ω or 1 KΩ resistance, other need PIO concatenated 4.7K resistor in the Pin.
Connect all the GND pins to ground.
Connect the RF_IN signal to the antenna, and the line will keep 50Ω impedance
matching.
Ensure COM1 is connected to a PC or an external processor, users can use this
serial port to receive position data. COM1 is also necessary for firmware upgrades.
In order to obtain good performance, special concern should be paid during the design:
Power supply: Stable and low ripple power is necessary for good performance.
Make sure the peak to peak voltage ripple does not exceed 50mV.
−Using LDO to ensure the purity of power supply
2
VCC_RF does not have short circuit detection function;

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−Try to place LDO close to the module in layout
−Widening the power circuit or use copper pour surface to transmit current
−Avoid walking through the high-power or high inductance devices such as
magnetic coil
UART interfaces: Ensure that the signals and baud rate of main equipment
match UM220-IV M0 module’s
Antenna interface: Make sure the antenna impedance matching, and the
circuit is short and smooth, try to avoid acute angle
Antenna position ：In order to ensure a good signal-to-noise ratio, the
antenna is well isolated from the electromagnetic radiation source, especially
the electromagnetic radiation in the frequency range of 1559 ~ 1605MHz
Try to avoid circuits below UM220-IV M0
This module is a temperature sensitive device, dramatic changes in
temperature will result in reduced performance, keep it as far away from the
high-power high-temperature air and heating devices as possible.
4.2 Avoid Power Connection
Module input port (UM220-IV M0 including: RXD, GPIO) when the module is not powered
on, if there is data input in the above port, it will form a series of power on the module VCC.
When the series voltage is higher than 1.6V, it may cause the failure of starting up when
the module is powered on.
Solution：
When the module is not powered on, make sure that the IO port connected by the
module is in a high-resistance state or a low level to avoid power connection. Or in the
serial concatenated 1KΩ resistor RX, TX concatenated 33Ω or 1K resistor, other need
PIO concatenated 4.7KΩ resistor in the Pin.
4.3 Antenna
If UM220-IV M0 used the +3V active antenna, suggest use the VCC_RF pin output is
recommended to power the antenna through feed inductance.

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UM220 -IV M0
RF_IN
VCC_RF
Figure 4-1 UM220-IV M0 Active Antenna +3V Solution
If the UM220-IV M0 uses an active antenna other than +3V, the bias voltage required by
the antenna V_BIAS is supplied to the antenna through a feed inductor.
V_BIAS
UM220 -IV M0
RF_IN
VCC_RF
Figure 4-2 UM220-IV M0 Active Antenna (Other than +3v) Solution
If UM220-IV M0 uses passive antenna, the antenna is directly connected to RF_IN pin,
while VCC_RF can be suspended. It should be noted that the use of passive antennas
may cause a decrease in GNSS performance compared to active antennas.
UM220 -IV M0
RF_IN
VCC_RF
Figure 4-3 UM220-IV M0 Passive Antenna Solution
4.4 Serial Port
UM220-IV M0 has one LVTTL serial port, for PC connection, please use a RS232 voltage
level converter.

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UM220-IV
M0
PC
RS232
UART1 RS232 1
Figure 4-4 Connect COM to PC

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5Disassembly
When it is necessary to remove the module, it is recommended to melt the soldering
tin of the pins on both sides of the module with an electric soldering iron and remove
the module with tweezers. Do not use other means to remove the module (such as
hot air gun blowing module), may lead to module damage.
6Package
6.1 Product Label Description
6.2 Package Description
The UM220-IV M0 module is packaged in vacuum sealed aluminum foil anti-static
bag with desiccant and moisture-proof agent. When using reflow welding process to
weld modules, please strictly comply with IPC standard to conduct humidity control
on modules. As packaging materials such as carrier belt can only withstand the
temperature of 65 degrees Celsius, modules shall be removed from the packaging
during baking. A small number of samples (usually by hand welding) are shipped in
an electrostatic bag, since manual welding does not need to consider the problem of
humidity, so no additional moisture protection.

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Figure 6-1 UM220 package
Item
Description
Module
1000pics/reel
Reel size
Workpiece tray：13"
External diameter 330mm, internal diameter 100mm, wide 24mm,
thickness 2.0mm
Carrier tape
Space between：20mm
Check the humidity indicator card before soldering. The 30% indication is blue for
normal conditions, as shown in figure 6-2. Bake modules firstly before soldering if
the 30% indication turns pink, as shown in figure 6-3. The UM220-IV M0 modules
are rated at MSL level 3, for more MSL information, please refer to www.jedec.org.
Figure 6-2 the 30% indication is blue

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Figure 6-3 the 30% indication is pink
The shelf life of UM220-IV M0 is one year.
7Clean
Do not use alcohol or other organic solvents to clean, it may lead to fluk residues into
the shielding shell, causing mildew and other problems.
8Reflow Soldering
In order to avoid device falling off, the module should be placed on the top of the main
board during welding. Reflow soldering temperature curve is recommended as shown in
figure 8-1 below (M705-GRN360 is recommended for solder paste). Note: the module
can only be welded once.
Figure 8-1 Reflow Soldering Line

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