Product Information
The UM220-INS is an Integrated Navigation and Positioning Module
Evaluation Kit manufactured by Unicore Communication, Inc. It is
designed to provide accurate navigation and positioning
capabilities and can be used in conjunction with the UPrecise_User
Manual.
Revision History
- Version R1.0: First release in April 2023
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Product Usage Instructions
Target Audience
This manual is intended for technicians who are familiar with
GNSS modules. It may not be suitable for general readers.
Contents
- Overview
- EVK Introduction
- Interfaces & Indicators
- Installation & Calibration
- Installation
- Calibration
- SD Card Instructions
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
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Revision History
Version
Revision History
R1.0
First release
Date Apr. 2023
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Foreword
UM220-INS EVK Quick Guide
This document provides information of Unicore’s UM220-INS evaluation kit (EVK). It can be used together with UPrecise_User Manual.
Target Readers
This manual is written for technicians who are familiar with GNSS modules. It is not for general readers.
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Contents
1 Overview …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1 2 EVK Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………… 1 3 Interfaces & Indicators ………………………………………………………………………………… 2 4 Installation & Calibration ……………………………………………………………………………… 3
4.1 Installation …………………………………………………………………………………………………….3 4.2 Calibration ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..3 4.3 SD Card Instructions ………………………………………………………………………………………5
4.3.1 Contents of the SD Card Folder…………………………………………………………………………….5 4.3.2 Data Storage Instructions ……………………………………………………………………………………6 4.3.3 Firmware Upgrade Instructions ……………………………………………………………………………7
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UM220-INS EVK Quick Guide
1 Overview
UM220-INS evaluation kit (hereinafter referred to as EVK) is mainly used to test and evaluate the function and performance of UM220-INS series modules for user convenience.
The delivered package contains:
Table 1-1 UM220-INS EVK Package
Type
Contents
Number
Main device
UM220-INS N EVK Suite
1
Accessory
GNSS antenna – OSAnm10854G
1
Accessory
Micro-B USB cable
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2 EVK Introduction
The figure below shows the appearance of UM220-INS EVK Suite.
Figure 2-1 UM220-INS EVK Suite
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3 Interfaces & Indicators
The interfaces and indicators on UM220-INS EVK is shown below. For the detailed description, see Table 3-1.
Figure 3-1 Interfaces & Indicators on UM220-INS EVK
Table 3-1 Interfaces & Indicators on UM220-INS EVK
Interface/ Indicator
Type
Description
S1
Reset
Reset the module by inserting and removing the jumper cap
S2
Antenna feed
Control the antenna feed on and off by the jumper cap
The indicator lights up when powered on,
L1
Power/1PPS indicator
and flashes when the 3D positioning is
effective.
ANT
RF signal input connector (SMA)
Antenna signal input
FWD
Direction signal connector (SMA)
Access the odometer directional signal, 3.3V~12V
L2
Speed pulse signal indicator
The indicator flashes when receiving the speed pulse signal
SPD
Speed pulse signal connector (SMA)
Access the odometer speed pulse signal, 3.3V~12V
USB
Micro-B USB connector
Power supply (+5V) and data communication
SD-card
SD card slot
Insert an SD card
UART
Communication DB9 connector
Backup serial communication interface with RS232
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4 Installation & Calibration
4.1 Installation
Step 1: Make sure to take full anti-static measures, such as wearing anti-static wrist straps and grounding the workbench. Step 2: Select the GNSS antenna with appropriate gain (the GNSS systems and frequencies supported by the antenna should be in line with the module), fix it in the non-blocking area, and connect the antenna to the ANT port on the EVK. Step 3: Connect the EVK to the PC using the Micro-B USB cable. Step 4: Open the UPrecise software on the PC. Step 5: Configure the receiver through UPrecise to display the constellation view, data stream, tracking status, etc. For more information, please refer to UPrecise_User Manual.
Antenna PC
4.2 Calibration
Figure 4-1 Installation of the EVK
a) Installation on the Vehicle
UM220-INS EVK must be firmly connected to the vehicle to prevent any offsets or vibrations between the module and the vehicle. UM220-INS EVK should not be installed in the suspension part of the vehicle (with elastic part). When the vehicle is moving, any change relative to the vehicle coordinate system will seriously affect the performance of UM220-INS module and prevent it from working normally.
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b) Calibration
The EVK is in free installation mode by default and can be placed freely on the premise that the above installation conditions are met. Refer to UM220-INS Series Module_User Manual for details.
If the manual installation mode is required, it should be placed according to the following coordinate system, and the installation angle should be manually configured into the module. Refer to UM220-INS Series Module_User Manual for details.
(right handed screw)
(right handed screw)
(right handed screw)
Figure 4-2 Coordinate System of the Module and Vehicle 4
UM220-INS EVK Quick Guide
4.3 SD Card Instructions
There is an SD card slot on the UM220-INS EVK, which is used for data storage and firmware upgrade.
You can also use UPrecise to store data and upgrade the firmware. For more
information, see UPrecise_User Manual.
4.3.1 Contents of the SD Card Folder
Before using the SD card, you need to copy the zipped folder “UM220-IVN_EVK_Suite_V2.0_sdcard” to the card. The folder contains the following items:
Figure 4-3 Contents of the SD Card Folder
1. The “bootloader” folder contains the loader file for firmware upgrade.
Unicore has already provided the loader file, which can be used directly.
2. The “firmware” folder is used to store the firmware file. 3. The “Log” folder is used for data storage. 4. The “config.ini” is the configuration file, of which the contents are as follows:
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Figure 4-4 Contents of the config.ini File
Table 4-1 Description of the config.ini File
Contents
Description
[config] SingleFileSize = 512000000StartRecordStyle = new WorkBaudrate = 115200
/
The size of a single file. If the file size exceeds the specified number, a new file will be created. (Hexadecimal format is not supported; please convert the size to a decimal number.)
The recording style after starting up (new or append): Append = log data in the existing file; New = log data in a new file
The working baud rate of UM220-INS module
LogFileName = log update = 0
The name of the log file
1 = Upgrade the firmware; 0 = Do not upgrade the firmware
4.3.2 Data Storage Instructions
Step 1: Insert the SD card into the PC, and copy the zipped folder “UM220-IVN_EVK_Suite_V2.0_sdcard” to the card.
Step 2: Unzip the folder and open the “config.ini” file, then set the “update” value to 0, set the “WorkBaudrate” the same as that of the UM220-INS module and set other parameters as needed (see Table 4-1 for more information).
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UM220-INS EVK Quick Guide
Step 3: Remove the SD card from the PC, insert it into the EVK, and power on the EVK1. Step 4: Waiting for a while and you can get the logged data in the SD card. During the process, you may use the Micro-B USB cable to connect the EVK to PC in order to check the status of data transmission with a port monitor tool.
4.3.3 Firmware Upgrade Instructions
Step 1: Insert the SD card into the PC, and copy the zipped folder “UM220-IVN_EVK_Suite_V2.0_sdcard” to the card. Unzip the folder and open “bootloader” to make sure that it contains the loader file. Then, put the firmware file2 in the “firmware” folder.
For the bootloader and firmware folders, only one file can be stored in each folder.
Step 2: Open the “config.ini” file, and set the “update” value to 1. Step 3: Remove the SD card from the PC, insert it into the EVK, and power on the EVK. Step 4: During upgrade, the indicator L1 is off. After the upgrade is finished, the light turns on. You may also use the Micro-B USB cable to connect the EVK to PC in order to check the status of upgrade with a port monitor tool.
1 If the antenna is not connected, the EVK will output debug information; if you need the positioning information, please connect the antenna before powering on. 2 Please contact Unicore to get the latest firmware.
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