Quectel Wireless Solutions 16182009003 User Manual

L10

Quectel GPS Engine

L10 User Guide

L10_User _Guide_V1.00

Document Title Version Date Status Document Control ID

L10 User Guide

1.00 2009-7-25 Release L10_User_Guide_V1.00

General Notes Quectel offers this information as a service to its customers, to support application and engineering efforts that use the products designed by Quectel. The information provided is based upon requirements specifically provided to Quectel by the customers. Quectel has not undertaken any independent search for additional relevant information, including any information that may be in the customer’s possession. Furthermore, system validation of this product designed by Quectel within a larger electronic system remains the responsibility of the customer or the customer’s system integrator. All specifications supplied herein are subject to change.

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1. EVB Kit Introduction

1.1 EVB Top and Bottom View

EVB top view

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A: UART port B: Antenna interface C: Adapter interface D: Test points E: L10 Module F: POWER switch G: USB interface H: STANDBY button I: RESET button J: Indication LEDs

EVB bottom view

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1.2 EVB Accessories

A: GPS active antenna (3.3V) B: DC5V/2A power adapter C: Serial port cable (USB 2.0) D: USB cable

EVB accessories

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1.3 EVB and Accessories

When USB to RS232 cable is used, the EVB and its accessories are equipped as shown in Figure

12.

EVB and accessory equipments with serial cable

2. Operational description

2.1 Tune on the module

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switching the “S1” switch to ON state； and the module is tuning on successfully.

2.2. L10 features

2.2.1 General specification

The L10 GPS module brings the high performance of the MTK positioning engine to the industrial standard. The module supports 210 PRN channels. With 66 search channels and 22 simultaneous tracking channels, it acquires and tracks satellites in the shortest time even at indoor signal level. This versatile, stand-alone receiver combines an extensive array of features with flexible connectivity options. The embedded FLASH memory provides capacity for storing user-specific configuration settings and allows for future updates. L10 advanced jamming suppression mechanism and innovative RF architecture provides a high level of immunity for jamming, ensuring maximum GPS performance.

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The L10 is an SMD type module with the compact 22.4mm x 17.0mm x 3.0 mm form factor, which can be embedded in customer applications through the 28-pin pads. It provides all hardware interfaces between the module and customer’s board.

z The UART port can help to develop customer’s application easily. z The USB port is available for faster data transmission and more flexibility z The antenna interface supports passive and active antenna.

2.2.2 Hardware Specification

The L10 GPS module brings the high performance of the MTK positioning engine to the industrial standard. The module supports 210 PRN channels. With 66 search channels and 22 simultaneous tracking channels, it acquires and tracks satellites in the shortest time even at indoor signal level. This versatile, stand-alone receiver combines an extensive array of features with flexible connectivity options. The embedded FLASH memory provides capacity for storing user-specific configuration settings and allows for future updates. L10 advanced jamming suppression mechanism and innovative RF architecture provides a high level of immunity for jamming, ensuring maximum GPS performance. The module supports location, navigation and industrial applications including autonomous GPS C/A, SBAS (including WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS), DGPS (RTCM), and AGPS.

The L10 is an SMD type module with the compact 22.4mm x 17.0mm x 3.0 mm form factor, which can be embedded in customer applications through the 28-pin pads. It provides all hardware interfaces between the module and customer’s board.

z The UART port can help to develop customer’s application easily. z The USB port is available for faster data transmission and more flexibility z The antenna interface supports passive and active antenna.

The PCB of M10 is 4 layers.

2.2.3 Software and other specifications

Feature Implementation

Power supply Single supply voltage: 3.0V – 4.3V typical : 3.3V Power consumption (passive antenna)

Receiver Type z GPS L1 1575.42MHz C/A Code

Sensitivity z Cold Start (Autonomous) -147 dBm

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z Acquisition 43mA z Tracking 38mA z Standby TBD

z 66 search channels, 22 simultaneous tracking channels

z Reacquisition -160 dBm z Hot start -160 dBm z Tracking -165 dBm

Time-To-First-Fix

Position Accuracy

Max Update Rate Accuracy of 1PPS Signal

Velocity Accuracy

Acceleration Accuracy

Dynamic Performance

z Cold Start (Autonomous) 35s average z

Warm Start (Autonomous) 35s average Hot Start (Autonomous) <1.2 s

z z EPO, BEE z SUPL

z Without Aid 3.0 m 2D-RMS z DGPS 2.5 m z 10Hz z Typical accuracy 61 ns z Time pulse adjustable from 1ms to 999ms, default 100ms z Without Aid 0.1 m/s z DGPS 0.05 m/s z Without Aid 0.1 m/s² z DGPS 0.05 m/s² z Maximum Altitude 18,000 m z Maximum Velocity 515 m/s Maxi mum z Acceleration 4 G

5 ~ 1 0 s

5 ~10s

UART Port z UART Port: two lines TXD1 and RXD1

z Supports baud rate from 4800bps to 115200bps. z UART Port is used for NMEA outputting or inputting , PMTK

private messages inputting and firmware upgrade

USB Port z Support USB 2.0 full-speed compatible

z USB Port is used for NMEA outputting or inputting , PMTK

private messages inputting and firmware upgrade

Temperature range

z Normal operation: -40°C ~ +85°C z Storage temperature: -45°C ~ +125°C

Physical Characteristics Size:

22.4±0.15 x 17±0.15 x 3.0±0.1mm Weight: about 2.2g

Firmware Upgrade Firmware upgrade over UART port or USB port

2.2.4 Solution of L10

The hardware solution is MT3329; The software solution is MTK Release GPS AXN.

MT3329

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2.2.5 Mechanical architecture

L10 Top view and Side dimensions（Unit:mm）

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L10 Bottom dimensions（Unit:mm）

PAD Bottom dimensions（Unit: mm）

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3. GPS Protocol

Please see the document of L10_GPS_Protocol.

4. Compliance with FCC Regulations

FCC Section 15.21 Information to the user Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Section 15.19 Labelling requirements This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

When the L10 is integrated into a final pr oduct, the FCC ID labe l must be visible thro ugh a window on the final device or it m ust be visible when an access panel ，door or cover is easily rem oved. If not, a second label must be placed on the outside of the final device that contains the following text： “Contains FCC ID：XMR-16182009003 ” L10 FCC label is shown as：

Section 15.105 (b) Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

--Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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