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L26-DR EVB User Guide

GNSS Module Series

Rev. L26-DR_EVB_User_Guide_V1.2

Date: 2019-12-25

Status: Released

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About the document

History

Revision Date Author Description

1.0 2019-07-04 Brooke WANG Initial

1. Updated Figure 2, 9 and 15;


2. Updated the description in Chapter 5.2;
1.1 2019-11-09 Brooke WANG
3. Updated the calibration procedure in Chapter 7;
4. Updated accessory information in Table 2.
1. Updated the description about calibration result
Shua SHI/ monitoring in Chapter 6.2.2;
1.2 2019-12-25
Brooke WANG 2. Moved description about EVB and accessories
assembly into Chapter 2.

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Contents

About the document ................................................................................................................................... 2


Contents ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
Table Index ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Figure Index ................................................................................................................................................. 5

1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1. Safety Information ....................................................................................................................... 6

2 General Overview ................................................................................................................................. 7


2.1. Top and Side Views of L26-DR EVB........................................................................................... 7
2.2. L26-DR EVB and Accessories .................................................................................................... 8
2.3. EVB and Accessories Assembly ................................................................................................. 9

3 Interface Applications ....................................................................................................................... 10


3.1. Micro-USB Interface .................................................................................................................. 10
3.2. SD Card Interface ..................................................................................................................... 11
3.3. Antenna Interface ...................................................................................................................... 11
3.4. Switches and Buttons ............................................................................................................... 12
3.5. Operation Status Indication LEDs ............................................................................................. 13
3.6. OBD Interface ........................................................................................................................... 14

4 EVB Operation Procedures ............................................................................................................... 15


4.1. Communication via Micro-USB Interface .................................................................................. 15
4.2. Download Firmware .................................................................................................................. 16
4.2.1. Firmware Upgrade ......................................................................................................... 16
4.2.2. Boot Download ............................................................................................................... 16

5 Usage of Teseo-Suite Pro ................................................................................................................. 18


5.1. View GNSS Receiver Status ..................................................................................................... 18
5.1.1. COM Port and Baud Rate Setting .................................................................................. 18
5.1.2. Explanations of Views and Windows ............................................................................. 20
5.2. Send PSTM Commands ........................................................................................................... 21

6 Calibration Procedure ....................................................................................................................... 22


6.1. Calibration for L26-DR (ADR)/L26-DR (ADRA) EVB ................................................................ 22
6.1.1. Determination Process of EVB Installation Angle .......................................................... 22
6.1.2. Main Calibration Procedure ........................................................................................... 23
6.1.3. Calibration Result Monitoring ......................................................................................... 24
6.2. L26-DR (UDR) EVB .................................................................................................................. 25
6.2.1. Calibration Procedure .................................................................................................... 25
6.2.2. Calibration Result Monitoring ......................................................................................... 26

7 Appendix A Reference....................................................................................................................... 27

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Table Index

TABLE 1: INTERFACES OF L26-DR EVB .......................................................................................................... 7


TABLE 2: LIST OF ACCESSORIES .................................................................................................................... 8
TABLE 3: SWITCHES AND BUTTONS ............................................................................................................. 12
TABLE 4: OPERATION STATUS INDICATION LEDS ....................................................................................... 13
TABLE 5: PIN DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................... 14
TABLE 6: RELATED DOCUMENTS .................................................................................................................. 27
TABLE 7: TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................................................ 27

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Figure Index

FIGURE 1: TOP AND SIDE VIEWS OF L26-DR EVB......................................................................................... 7


FIGURE 2: L26-DR EVB & ACCESSORIES ....................................................................................................... 8
FIGURE 3: L26-DR EVB AND ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY .............................................................................. 9
FIGURE 4: MICRO-USB INTERFACE .............................................................................................................. 10
FIGURE 5: SD CARD INTERFACE.................................................................................................................... 11
FIGURE 6: ANTENNA INTERFACE ................................................................................................................... 11
FIGURE 7: SWITCHES AND BUTTONS .......................................................................................................... 12
FIGURE 8: OPERATION STATUS INDICATION LEDS .................................................................................... 13
FIGURE 9: OBD INTERFACE ........................................................................................................................... 14
FIGURE 10: USB PORTS ................................................................................................................................. 15
FIGURE 11: COM PORT SETTING OF QCOM ................................................................................................ 15
FIGURE 12: STA808X/9X FIRMWARE UPGRADE TOOL CONFIGURATIONS .............................................. 16
FIGURE 13: TESEOIII XLOADER TOOL CONFIGURATIONS ........................................................................ 17
FIGURE 14: TESEO-SUITE PRO INTERFACE ................................................................................................ 18
FIGURE 15: MANUAL CONFIGURATION FOR THE COM PORT ................................................................... 19
FIGURE 16: SIGNAL LEVEL ............................................................................................................................. 20
FIGURE 17: SKY VIEW ..................................................................................................................................... 20
FIGURE 18: MODULE POSITIONING FORM .................................................................................................. 21
FIGURE 19: COMMAND SENDING VIA TESEO-SUITE PRO ......................................................................... 21
FIGURE 20: ADR CALIBRATION STATUS ....................................................................................................... 24
FIGURE 21: AXIS OF L26-DR (UDR) EVB ....................................................................................................... 25
FIGURE 22: UDR CALIBRATION STATUS ....................................................................................................... 26

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1 Introduction
This user guide describes detailed information about the usage of Quectel L26-DR EVB (Evaluation
Board), the auxiliary for engineers to develop and test Quectel L26-DR module.

1.1. Safety Information

The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, such as usage, service
or repair of any terminal incorporating Quectel L26-DR module. Manufacturers of the terminal should
notify users and operating personnel of the following safety information by incorporating these guidelines
into all manuals supplied with the product. If not so, Quectel assumes no liability for any failure to comply
with these precautions.

Be assure the use of the product conforms to the national safety and
environmental regulations, and is allowed in the country and in the environment
required.

Keep away from explosive and flammable materials. The use of electronic
products in extreme power supply conditions and locations with potentially
explosive atmospheres may cause fire and explosion hazards.

The product has to be powered by a stabilized voltage source, and the wiring shall
conform to security and fire prevention regulations.

Proper ESD handling procedures must be applied throughout the mounting,


handling and operation of any application that incorporates the module to avoid
ESD damages.

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2 General Overview

2.1. Top and Side Views of L26-DR EVB

The following figure illustrates the top and side views of L26-DR EVB.

Figure 1: Top and Side Views of L26-DR EVB

Table 1: Interfaces of L26-DR EVB

Name Description

A ANT Antenna Interface

B RESET Reset Button

C BOOT Boot Button

D OBD INTERFACE OBD Interface

E SD SD card Interface

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F USB/SD USB/SD Switch

G 1PPS/RUN/PWR/IND Indication LEDs

H USB Micro-USB Interface

I POWER Power Switch

2.2. L26-DR EVB and Accessories

GNSS EVB
Antenna

USB Flash Drive


OBD Cable
USB Cable

Figure 2: L26-DR EVB & Accessories

Table 2: List of Accessories

Items Description Quantity

EVB The evaluation board of L26-DR 1

USB Cable USB Cable 1

OBD Cable 1) OBD Cable 1

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Antenna GNSS Antenna (Active) 1

USB Flash Drive (including L26-DR related documents, tools,


USB Flash Drive 1
drivers, etc.)
One-sheet-instruction giving instructions for EVB connection,
Instruction 1
details of EVB accessories, etc.

NOTE

1)
L26-DR (UDR) EVB Kit does not contain the OBD Cable.

2.3. EVB and Accessories Assembly

The following figure shows the assembly of L26-DR EVB and its accessories.

Figure 3: L26-DR EVB and Accessories Assembly

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3 Interface Applications

3.1. Micro-USB Interface

Main power is supplied via the Micro-USB interface. Data can be transmitted either via Micro-USB or SD
card interfaces. Please use the USB/SD switcher to select between the two options.

Figure 4: Micro-USB Interface

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3.2. SD Card Interface

The SD card interface supports data saving over external SD card. The SD card capacity should not be
greater than 32GB.

Figure 5: SD Card Interface

3.3. Antenna Interface

The antenna SMA female connector is used for connecting the external antenna.

Figure 6: Antenna Interface

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3.4. Switches and Buttons

The following figure illustrates the switches and buttons of the EVB.

Figure 7: Switches and Buttons

Table 3: Switches and Buttons

Part No. Name I/O Description

The module will be reset through pressing and then


B RESET DI
releasing the button.

C BOOT DI Please refer to Chapter 4.2.2 for details.

I POWER PI Power switch

USB/SD switch
L26-DR EVB supports data output via both Micro-USB
F USB/SD IO
and SD card interfaces, which is switched by the
USB/SD switch.

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3.5. Operation Status Indication LEDs

Figure 8: Operation Status Indication LEDs

Table 4: Operation Status Indication LEDs

Name I/O Description

1PPS DO Flash: 1PPS signal indicator. The frequency is 1Hz (configurable).

RUN DO Flash: SD card function is supported.

PWR DO Power indicator

Flash: Data is output through SD card interface.


IND DO
Off: Data is output through USB card interface.

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3.6. OBD Interface

The following figure illustrates the OBD interface of the EVB.

Figure 9: OBD Interface

Table 5: Pin Description

Pin No. Signal I/O Description

1 GND - Ground

2 CAN_L IO Low level CAN bus line

3 CAN_H IO High level CAN bus line

4 SGND - Signal ground

5 - - Reserved

6 WHEELTICK DI Odometer wheel-tick input

7 FWD DI Forward/backward status signal input

8 GND - Ground

NOTE

L26-DR (UDR) EVB does not support WHEELTICK, FWD, CAN features.

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4 EVB Operation Procedures


This chapter mainly illustrates the operation procedures of L26-DR EVB.

4.1. Communication via Micro-USB Interface

Step 1: Connect the EVB to a PC using the Micro-USB cable through the Micro-USB interface, and then
set the POWER to ON in order to power on the EVB.

Step 2: Plug the USB flash drive to the PC and install the USB driver. The USB port numbers will be
viewed in Device Manager of the PC after the USB driver is installed, as shown below.

Figure 10: USB Ports

Step 3: Install the tool QCOM mounted on the USB flash drive. QCOM is used to review the L26-DR
messages.

The following figure shows the COM Port Setting of QCOM: select the correct “COM Port” (USB
Port shown in the above figure) and set the correct “Baudrate” (the default value: 115200bps).
For more details about the usage of QCOM, please refer to document [4].

Figure 11: COM Port Setting of QCOM

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4.2. Download Firmware

There are two methods to download the firmware: firmware upgrade and boot download.

4.2.1. Firmware Upgrade

Firmware Upgrade should be operated as the following steps:

Step 1: Connect the EVB to a PC using the USB cable.

Step 2: Switch POWER to ON state to power on the EVB.

Step 3: Run the tool STA808x/9x Firmware Upgrade and configure the tool as shown below.

Figure 12: STA808x/9x Firmware Upgrade Tool Configurations

Step 4: Click button and then reset the module to upgrade the firmware.

4.2.2. Boot Download

Boot download should be performed as the following steps:

Step 1: Connect the EVB to a PC using the USB cable.

Step 2: Long press BOOT button (the BOOT pin of L26-DR will be pulled up to VCC with a 10kΩ
resistor), and switch POWER to ON state to power on the EVB. Once the high voltage level of
BOOT pin has been detected during the power-up, the module will enter boot download mode.

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Step 3: Release BOOT button to make BOOT pin of L26-DR return to normal floating.

Step 4: Run the tool TeseoIII XLoader and configure the tool as shown below.

Figure 13: TeseoIII XLoader Tool Configurations

Step 5: Click button to download the firmware.

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5 Usage of Teseo-Suite Pro


After the EVB accessories are assembled, please turn on the module and start the tool Teseo-Suite Pro.
The tool helps users to view the status of GNSS receiver. The following chapters only briefly describes the
use of Teseo-Suite Pro. For more details about the tool, please click “Help” and review the “User Manual”
in the tool.

5.1. View GNSS Receiver Status

5.1.1. COM Port and Baud Rate Setting

After the tool is opened, the following interface will be shown:

Figure 14: Teseo-Suite Pro Interface

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UART port can be automatically identified by Teseo-Suite Pro when the it is opened. If not, the steps from
“a” to “d” illustrated in the following figure should be performed.

Please click the corresponding buttons. After button is clicked, the “Rover Configuration”
box will be popped up, then please check the “Add Control Port” box.

a
b c

Figure 15: Manual Configuration for the COM Port

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5.1.2. Explanations of Views and Windows

The following interface will be shown by clicking button. The digit shown above each flag is the C/No
value. Below are displayed information such as the PRN, the frequency band used by the satellite
(“BAND”), the azimuth (“AZI”) and the elevation of the satellite (“ELE”). Clear flag means the navigation
data of this satellite are in use, while faded flag means not used.

Figure 16: Signal Level

After button is clicked, "Sky View" will be opened, which shows the current azimuth and elevation of
satellites used for the fix.

Figure 17: Sky View

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Through clicking button, "View Positioning" form that shows information about GPS positioning of
devices will be opened.

Figure 18: Module Positioning Form

5.2. Send PSTM Commands

PSTM Commands can be sent by Teseo-Suite Pro. Through clicking button, the command input box
will be popped up, which is shown in the figure below.

Figure 19: Command Sending via Teseo-Suite Pro

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6 Calibration Procedure
In order to utilize Dead Reckoning (DR) capabilities of L26-DR, a valid module calibration is essential.
Please mount the module tightly on the vehicle during use. No movement or shaking should occur to
ensure the performance of the module. This chapter introduces the detailed calibration procedure.

6.1. Calibration for L26-DR (ADR)/L26-DR (ADRA) EVB

L26-DR (ADR) and L26-DR (ADRA) EVB allow for flexible installation regardless of the angle and
direction. The module automatically recognizes the mounting angle deviation and compensates by
internal algorithmic calculations.

The calibration for L26-DR (ADR) and L26-DR (ADRA) comprises 7 steps, as describe in the following
chapters.

NOTES

1. This calibration process in this chapter is based on the precondition that users have fixed the EVB.
And no displacement or rotation of the EVB should happen after the calibration.
2. The calibration process needs to be repeated only when:
 The EVB has been moved and reinstalled.
 During a DR cold start and when the NVM is blank or invalid.
3. Please follow the steps in Chapter 6.1.1 to finish the angle determination process as any improper
operation may affect the calibration.

6.1.1. Determination Process of EVB Installation Angle

Before the 6-axis accelerometer sensor is available, EVB installation angle needs to be determined by the
following steps:

Step 1: Install the EVB on a vehicle and connect the antenna.

Step 2: Start the vehicle and power on the EVB.

Step 3: Keep the vehicle unmoved for at least 20 seconds on a flat road (1°~2° tolerance in gravity

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direction).

Step 4: Drive the vehicle for 1 minute.

Step 5: Stop the vehicle and keep it unmoved for at least 5 seconds. The software will save the
calculated installation angle to the flash memory.

6.1.2. Main Calibration Procedure

Once installation angle is determined, the following steps should be performed to fine tune the calibration
accurately:

Step 6: After Step 5, the yaw rate offset is automatically initialized with a reliable value. Then, drive in a
straight road (with speed > 30 km/h) for at least 5 minutes.

Step 7: Drive in areas rich of curves (with speed > 30 km/h). This process is needed to calibrate the yaw
rate gain. It is important that tight turns (with narrow radius of curvature) are required. Typical
scenes that allow this step to be performed properly are roundabouts, tight turns, and road
curves with direction changed in 90 degrees or more. Large turns (e.g. smooth turns on highway,
lane changes, etc.) will not work.

Please note that the success of this operation does not depend on its duration, but the number of
valid turns. In order to have a fine-tuned yaw rate gain, it is suggested that the first-boot
calibration route should include at least 10 tight turns described above. During this procedure,
the same turn can be repeated for many times.

It is of the utmost importance that all these operations should be performed under adequate GNSS signal
conditions, which means that the antenna must have maximum sky visibility. Thus, the calibration should
be performed in an open area, i.e. the area away from high-rise buildings, forests, tunnels and any other
element that may cause signal blocking or reflection.

NOTE

Please notify that the hybrid GNSS/DR navigation mode will not be available until a valid calibration is
done. Without a valid calibration, only single GNSS navigation is available.

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6.1.3. Calibration Result Monitoring

The calibration result can be monitored through Teseo-Suite Pro tool. After the tool is started, please click
“DR” in the menu. The “Dead Reckoning” window will be popped up, as shown by the figure below.

If the “DR Calibration Status” shown below turns green, the calibration is successful. After that, the test
can be started. If the “DR Calibration Status” turns red, please repeat the calibration procedure.

Figure 20: ADR Calibration Status

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6.2. L26-DR (UDR) EVB

The installation of L26-DR (UDR) EVB is relatively more demanding, one of the X, Y and Z axis, shown in
the following figure, should be perpendicular to the horizontal plane, and the deviation should be less than
20°. In this case, there is no limit to the placement direction on the plane formed by the other two axes.

For instance, if axis Z is perpendicular to the horizontal plane, there is no limit to the mounting direction of
the EVB on the plane formed by axes X and Y.

Y
X

Figure 21: Axis of L26-DR (UDR) EVB

6.2.1. Calibration Procedure

Step 1: Install the EVB on a vehicle and connect the antenna.

Step 2: Power on the EVB.

Step 3: Keep the vehicle unmoved for 30s~60s.

Step 4: Then start the vehicle and drive under strong GNSS signals, with speed changed for 2 times.

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6.2.2. Calibration Result Monitoring

The calibration result will be reported in an NMEA ($PQSOL) message. For more details about this
message, please refer to document [2].

A method to check the UDR state message is shown by the following figure.

Figure 22: UDR Calibration Status

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7 Appendix A Reference

Table 6: Related Documents

SN Document name Remark

[1] Quectel_L26-DR_Hardware_Design L26-DR Hardware Design

[2] Quectel_L26-DR_GNSS_Protocol_Specification L26-DR GNSS Protocol Specification

[3] Quectel_L26-DR_Reference Design L26-DR Reference Design

[4] Quectel_QCOM_User_Guide QCOM User Guide

Table 7: Terms and Abbreviations

Abbreviation Description

API Application Programming Interface

CAN Controller Area Network

CNR Carrier-to-Noise Ratio

DI Digital Input

DO Digital Output

EVB Evaluation Board

GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System

IO Input and Output (Bidirectional)

I/O Input/Output

LED Light Emitting Diode

NVM Non-volatile Memory

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OBD On Board Diagnostics

PI Power Input

PPS Pulse Per Second

PRN Pseudorandom Noise

SV Satellite Vehicle

UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver & Transmitter

UTC Coordinated Universal Time

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