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3. RFPWUP ON OFF e 1PPS VBAK nRST Status of hibernate pxo Tx0 Pulse Per backup VCC GND reset analog mode Second supply section PTF mode Table 2 Terminal block description Figure 8 Terminal block picture turned by 90 V1 0 Jan 09 User s Manual Page 12 of 18 WV 6 2 DIP Switch Settings The following picture shows the DIP switches of the EVA1084 A Figure 9 DIP switches Sen kene TEE TE default settings terminal block OFF JJ jJOFF 2 K e n j TX0 JON EA high A1084 A pin 9 active antenna auxiliary antenna e k en NI low A1084 A pin 12 pr passive antenna primary uidi XR VBAK OFF 1 Table 3 Switch settings 1 S7 has to be OFF to use an external VBAK supply S has to be ON to use the onboard Supercap 2 The BOOT switch can be set to flash Firmware to the A1084 A GPS re ceiver Switch the BOOTSEL switch to ON press and release the nRST button The A1084 A is now waiting to receive new firmware data via UART After upgrading the firmware switch the BOOTSEL switch to OFF and press and release the nRST button for restarting normal GPS receiver operation Related software tool and documentation SIRF Flash V1 0 Jan 09 User s Manual Page 13 of 18 Wincotech 6 3 ICC Jumper Eval vation Board 3PS Receiver A1084 ET I AA ER XO p 15 el xO B pul ANT SW m jm VBAK F ET agga irf r I
4. an active GPS antenna connected to the Auxiliary Antenna Input and a passive GPS antenna connected to the Pri mary Antenna Input will result in outstanding GPS performance The user can switch between the two antenna connectors with the ANT SW signal provided by the DIP switch A Supercap is used to continue RTC operation and to back up SRAM during power off periods The firmware provided on the A1084 A delivered with the EVA1084 A is identical to the standard firmware delivered on single A1084 GPS receiver modules 1 2 Contents The EVA1084 includes the following components Demonstration board labeled EVA1084 A with one A1084 A GPS receiver Active GPS antenna Passive GPS antenna USB cable to connect to your PC CD with complete documentation and Vincotech s GPS Cockpit software Please check your package for completeness and connect the components prop erly V1 0 Jan 09 User s Manual Page 5 of 18 Wacotech 1 3 Difference A1084 A and A1084 B Please note that there is no separate evaluation board for the A1084 B The A1084 B is a subset of the A1084 A It holds only one primary antenna input which allows the connection of a passive or active antenna Consequently no antenna switch is implemented on the A1084 B Otherwise both module variants are identical The following chapters of the manual will refer to the A1084 A 2 Handling Precautions The EVA1084 A contains components that are sensitive to electrostatic disch
5. get the most out of the GPS module Inputs regarding errors or mistaken verbalizations and comments or proposals to Vincotech Germany for further improvements are highly appreciated Vincotech GmbH Biberger Str 93 82008 Unterhaching Munich Germany Tel 49 89 8780 67 0 Fax 49 89 8780 67 351 gps vincotech com www vincotech com gps 11 2 Related Documents GPS Receiver A1084 Vincotech GPS Firmware A1080 Vincotech GPS AppNote EDLC Backup A1080 Vincotech GPS AppNote Backup A1080 Vincotech GPS AppNote GeoHelix Antenna A1080 Vincotech GPS AppNote Firmware A1080 Vincotech GPS AppNote nRST A1080 Vincotech GPS AppNote 1PPS Pulse Width Vincotech GPS AppNote ResetControl A1080 Vincotech 11 3 Related Tools e GPS Cockpit Vincotech e SiRF Demo e SIRF Flash V1 0 Jan 09 User s Manual Page 17 of 18 Minentech 12 List of Figures Figure 1 Windows driver installation warning ccccccceeeseeceeeeeeseeeeeeseeseeeeeeaeesees 6 Figure 2 Disabling of Microsoft Serial BallPoint 7 Figure 3 GPS Cockpit communication window bank 7 Figure 4 GPS Cockpit communication window COM2 8 Figure 5 GPS Cockpit NMEA terminal with NMEA data 8 Figure 6 Primary and Auxiliary Antenna Connector saneennensnnnnnnnnenrernernrennrnnnne 9 Foure d MK E RE 11 Figur
6. good view to the sky Make sure this input is activated by setting the ANT SW DIP to the ON position 4 To start the GPS Cockpit software which visualizes the NMEA output data com ing from the GPS receiver copy all files from the included CD ROM Tools GPS Cockpit to a folder of you choice on your PC Then double click the GPSC exe file The GPS cockpit software starts without additional software installation 5 Now you need to activate the correct port within GPS Cockpit You can do this by selecting COM port connection A detailed description of the GPS Cockpit software is included on the CD ROM In any case the following window will ap pear Communication Terminal1 On Off Port Baudrate Terminal On Of Port Baudrate OK Figure 3 GPS Cockpit communication window blank Activate Terminal 1 choose the COM port to which the GPS receiver is con nected verify in your system settings device manager which communication port is used for this USB serial connection in our example COM2 at 4800 baud default setting for the EVA1084 A and click on OK V1 0 Jan 09 User s Manual Page 7 of 18 Vin cotech Communication r Terminal iM OnO Port ISS ia sl Baudrate 4800 al Terminal OnOff Port Cor Baudrate OK Figure 4 GPS Cockpit communication window COM2 The connection is established now 6 Open a terminal window to see NMEA sente
7. that indicate different signals from the GPS receiver order of LED s on EVA1084 A from left to right LED Name uge bescbion Serial data traffic into GPS receiver Serial data traffic from GPS receiver Toggle hibernate mode position request during ii el PTF cycle the LED visualizes the ON_OFF pulse 1PPS signal at rising edge 1 pulse per second duration 500ms typ LD5 1PPS Timing Note The original pulse width provided by the GPS receiver is 1us typically see also AppNote 1PPS Pulse Width RF analo Status of analog section LED on ON LED off LD3 RFPWUP RON H OFF controls power supply to the analog section of the A1084 GPS receiver Power VCC POWER Power on LED Table 1 LED s function and description TTT Figure 7 EVA1084 A LED s V1 0 Jan 09 User s Manual Page 11 of 18 Wincotech 6 Design in Support The EVA1084 A demo board offers the possibility to implement the A1084 A GPS receiver module temporarily into your design by using the terminal block with 9 connections To operate the EVA1084 A via this terminal block please check Table 3 Switch settings Please note e VCC power input is not protected against reversed polarity e External supply has to be within the range of 3 3 to 3 6 VDC e RTC backup Supercap soldered to the board can be used 1 6 1 Terminal Block The terminal block offers direct access to the A1084 A GPS receiver pins Pin 1 2 3 J4 5 6 7 8
8. LE FOR ANY CONTENT ADVERTISING PRODUCTS OR OTHER MATERIALS ON OR AVAILABLE FROM SUCH SITES OR RESOURCES VINCOTECH SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED BY OR IN CONNECTION WITH USE OF OR RELIANCE ON ANY SUCH CONTENT GOODS OR SERVICES AVAILABLE ON OR THROUGH ANY SUCH SITE OR RESOURCE VINCOTECH RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE MODIFY OR IMPROVE THIS DOCUMENT OR THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED HEREIN AS SEEN FIT BY VINCOTECH WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE V1 0 Jan 09 User s Manual Page 3 of 18 Wincotech Table of Contents uM ioiigelelleli e u TT A 5 UNUM ilie cR UU UU ME 5 2 en 5 1 3 Difference A1084 A and A1084 B 6 ise feed E 6 3 Quick Start using USB connection 6 4 On Board Eetotetal itzeggegeggesesegesggeggserugereeeeeg ege eege H 4 1 RESET and ON OFF Push Button a a 9 4 2 Primary and Auxiliary Antenna Connector 9 4 2 1 En e EE 10 d 2 2 FACING AMENI u uu xu sassa sarapan spayanwapua Sasa uasiausaqakusshansapa DE LET 10 27 EE 10 E Ee 11 O DESIO SUNDON GE 12 6 1 Terminal BIOCK E 12 6 2 DIP SWHCN SENGS eset eiie tet tret Ebrei Vtt tra e aak hne Ue uisa te 13 Bo ICC JOD GE EE 14 NMEA POF EE 14 8 EVA1084 A Firmware and NMEA Sentences
9. Vi ncotech GPS Evaluation Kit EVA1084 A A Description of the Evaluation Board for Vincotech s GPS Receiver Modules A1084 A B User s Manual Version 1 0 Hardware Revision 01 V1 0 Jan 09 User s Manual Page 1 of 18 WWlaegtech Revision History Rev Date Description j 12 15 08 Initial Draft 01 19 09 Second Draft 01 26 09 _ mmddyy pe V1 0 Jan 09 User s Manual Page 2 of 18 Wincotech Disclaimer THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF VINCOTECH GMBH IT MAY NOT BE COPIED OR TRANSMITTED BY ANY MEANS PASSED TO OTHERS OR STORED IN ANY RETRIEVAL SYSTEM OR MEDIA WITHOUT PRIOR CONSENT OF VINCOTECH OR ITS AUTHORIZED AGENTS THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE ENTIRELY CORRECT HOWEVER VINCOTECH CAN NEITHER ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR ANY INACCURACIES OR THE CONSEQUENCES THEREOF NOR FOR ANY LIABILITY ARISING FROM THE USE OR APPLICATION OF ANY CIRCUIT PRODUCT OR EXAMPLE SHOWN IN THE DOCUMENT THE PRODUCT HARD AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMEN TATION IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES OR SYSTEMS WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN APPROVAL OF VINCOTECH THIS DOCUMENT MAY PROVIDE LINKS TO OTHER WORLD WIDE WEB SITES OR RESOURCES BECAUSE VINCOTECH HAS NO CONTROL OVER SUCH SITES AND RESOURCES VINCOTECH SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF SUCH EXTERNAL SITES OR RESOURCES AND DOES NOT ENDORSE AND IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIAB
10. arge ESD Please handle with appropriate care 3 Quick Start using USB connection 1 Connect the EVA1084 with your PC using the included USB cable 2 When the PC asks for drivers select the folder Tools Drivers on the included CD ROM Note that two drivers need to be installed the EVA1084 FTDI driver and the USB serial driver Note During the driver installation process your Windows system will probably notify you that the driver did not pass Windows logo testing with a warning Hardware Installation EN The software you are installing for this hardware USB High Speed Serial Converter has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly that you stop this installation now and vendor for software that has contact the passed Windows Logo testing Figure 1 Windows driver installation warning Note After successful driver installation Windows might interpret the data com ing over the serial interface as a serial ballpoint mouse Your mouse pointer can start jumping around To stop this disable the according device using your de vice manager Leave the EVA1084 A kit connected and press and keep press ing the reset button You will find the device under Mice and other pointing de vices Us
11. e 8 Terminal block picture turned by 90 12 riqi o Ree 13 Figure 10 ICC tun 14 Figure 11 Board overview ccccccccceccscceeeceeceeceeeceeseeceeseecaeeceesaeeseeseesaeesensaeeneees 15 Figure 12 EVA1084 A board schematics 16 13 List of Tables Table 1 LED s function and descrpton a 11 Tape 2 Fermiljlal DIOCK ECKER 12 Table 32 SWINCM SEWING TTE T 13 V1 0 Jan 09 User s Manual Page 18 of 18
12. e a right click to open the sub menu and disable the device V1 0 Jan 09 User s Manual Page 6 of 18 Wincotech Device Manager Device Manager File Action View Help File Action View Help m m ALLRA m m a m Batteries N M Computer M Computer ze Disk drives H ze Disk drives E Display adapters E Display adapters J DVD CD ROM drives H n DVD CD ROM drives Floppy disk controllers Floppy disk controllers EN IDE ATA ATAPI controllers IDE ATA ATAPI controllers d i Infrared devices d i Infrared devices Uy Keyboards ae Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices Mice and other pointing devices fy Microsoft Serial BallPoint Update Driver gt Microsoft Serial BallPoint Synaptics P9 Q Port TouchPad Disable Synaptics PS 2 Port TouchPad L Modems Uninstall L Modems au G Monitors EE Monitors Network adapters Scan for hardware changes Network adapters 8 PCMCIA adapters Properties 5 PCMCIA adapters Ports COM amp LPT SN Ports COM amp LPT SB Processors SB Processors Sound video and game controllers 31 Sound video and game controllers System devices System devices E Universal Serial Bus controllers z Universal Serial Bus controllers Figure 2 Disabling of Microsoft Serial BallPoint 3 Connect the included active GPS antenna to the Auxiliary Antenna Input of the EVA1084 A and make sure that the antenna has a
13. ignal power lost by the antenna cable can not be recov ered by the LNA Low Noise Amplifier integrated on the A1084 A GPS receiver 4 2 2 Active Antenna 4 2 2 1 On Auxiliary Antenna Connector Active Antenna Input General GPS active antenna specification Limitations e Supply voltage voltage fed into VANT pin 5 V max e Supply current 50 mA max Recommendations e Gain gt 20 dB should not exceed 26 dB cable loss e Noise figure lt 1 5 dB The recommendations apply to the majority of active antennas that can be found in the market Anyhow the quality of the GPS antenna chosen is of paramount impor tance to the overall sensitivity of the GPS system 4 2 2 2 On Primary Antenna Connector Passive Antenna Input An active antenna connected to the Primary Antenna connector must not exceed a gain of 10 dB antenna cable loss according to SIRF recommendation Exceeding this gain recommendation should be tested case by case The schematics in chapter 10 Board Schematics show how an antenna supply voltage can be fed to an active antenna connected to the ANT INT pin of the A1084 A GPS receiver and how the antenna supply voltage can be switched on and off by the RFPWUP signal 4 2 3 Hints Unused antenna inputs should be terminated with 50 Q 20 Do not feed an tenna supply voltage into terminated antenna inputs V1 0 Jan 09 User s Manual Page 10 of 18 Wincotech 5 LED s There are 6 LED s on the EVA1084 A
14. nces by using the NMEA Terminal window button You should then see messages like this iiti Terminal 1 Com2 4800 BELLES Saa 3 349 25 14 218 37 SGPGGA 130828 000 4805 8272 N 111322302 E 1 07 2 0 0562 8 M 47 5 M 61 SGPRMC 130828 000 A 4805 82 72 N 01132 2302 E D 1 0 0 0 70105 DD W 7C ISGPGSA A 3 06 22 21 18 16 15 25 3 22 0 2 5 3E ISGPGSV 3 1 09 03 20 279 00 06 36 087 47 10 09 029 00 15 45 210 51 71 SGPGSV 3 2 09 16 65 287 39 18 23 140 42 21 76 103 48 22 5 166 39 7B SGPGSV 3 3 09 25 14 218 37 4D E 0 0 070105 0 0 W 7D SGPG5A A 3 06 22 21 18 16 15 25 3 2 2 0 2 5 3E ISGPGSV 3 1 09 03 20 279 00 06 36 087 47 10 09 029 00 15 45 210 51771 ISGPGSV 3 2 09 16 55 287 37 18 23 140 43 21 76 103 48 22 05 166 39 74 SGPGSV 3 3 09 25 14 218 37 4D KP KF KP EP KP KP KP EP EP EP KP EP EP FEF e KP KP KP EP EF EP Figure 5 GPS Cockpit NMEA terminal with NMEA data Now you can start using all the other windows and features of GPS Cockpit Please refer also to the GPS Cockpit manual and the online help within GPS Cockpit V1 0 Jan 09 User s Manual Page 8 of 18 Wincotech 4 On Board Peripherals 4 1 RESET and ON OFF Push Button The EVA1084 A holds two push buttons e nRST RESET e ON OFF The nRST button is used to get a full reset of the GPS module All parameters are stored in non volatile memory After pushing this b
15. u p Figure 10 ICC jumper As long as the VCC DIP switch is ON the ICC jumper is bridged By switching off the VCC switch the current draw of the A1084 A GPS receiver can be measured directly by connecting a low resistance measurement device to the ICC jumper The low resistance measurement device should be connected before VCC is switched off 7 NMEA Port e Default setting 4800 baud 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit no flow control e Standard NMEA 0183 output on NMEA baud rate selectable e Standard USB connectors 8 EVA1084 A Firmware and NMEA Sentences See separate document GPS Firmware for a detailed description of the standard firmware loaded onto the modules delivered with the EVA1084 V1 0 Jan 09 User s Manual Page 14 of 18 Wincotech 9 Board Overview E 2 B A ITTTTTTTT A Sek Lu IE TIET L LLK Figure 11 Board overview V1 0 Jan 09 User s Manual Page 15 of 18 tech INCO COPL V PV901VAS 8668 OA V vr80IV WdAIdOdgd sdo AOA ddVOd OWWGO dsn burqieH 8002 L0 2c UNO LT IND LT GND An UNO LT UND LT V LTO Hng o 0 HNeeo 0 NS LT ONS LT 34001 919 Ju LXOC LXD LXUZ gc ZTOHFL We z T z E ee ee 777 z f
16. utton the module starts again from the beginning The ON OFF button puts the A1084 A GPS receiver into Hibernate state if it is on and wake up if it is in sleep state During sleep state the receiver draws 20pA typi cally and maintains RTC and SRAM Hibernate mode is supported by Firmware version 3 2 5 and later 4 2 Primary and Auxiliary Antenna Connector The A1084 A supports two antenna inputs e he antenna connector Primary Antenna leads to pin 12 of the A1084 A GPS receiver which supports passive and active GPS antennas e he antenna connector Auxiliary Antenna leads to pin 9 of the A1084 A GPS receiver which supports active GPS antennas It can be switched between the two antenna connectors by using the ANT SW pin of the A1084 A connected to the DIP switch on board the EVA1084 evaluation kit Setting the DIP switch to ON means the Auxiliary Antenna input is activated Setting the DIP switch to OFF means the Primary Antenna input is activated X ELLE Lu saataba Figure 6 Primary and Auxiliary Antenna Connector V1 0 Jan 09 User s Manual Page 9 of 18 Wincotech Further information is given in e Chapter 6 2 DIP Switch Settings and e Vincotech s GPS Receiver A1084 Product Manual 4 2 1 Passive Antenna A passive antenna must be connected to the Primary Antenna connector passive antenna input It should be placed as close as possible to the EVA1084 A board short cable length The s
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