EVB-T5 Teseo V Evaluation Board

Quick Start Guide - Contents

1. Introduction to EVB-T5
2. Connect and program EVB-T5
3. Teseo-Suite configuration and startup
4. Documents & related resources

Introduction to EVB-T5

The EVB-T5 evaluation board is a complete standalone evaluation platform for the Teseo V STA8100GA GNSS receiver IC with the STA5635A RF IC receiver.

The Teseo V is an easy-to-use multi-band Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) positioning receiver IC, capable of working on multiple constellations including GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, and QZSS.

Device Views: The page displays three views of the EVB-T5 board: a top view showing the device and its logo, a front panel view, and a rear panel view.

EVB-T5 – Front and Rear Panels

Front Panel Components:

• Boot button
• Reset button
• USB/UART Connector
• PPS Green LED
• PWR Red LED
• On/Off Switch button

Rear Panel Components:

• SD/MMC connector
• SMA Antenna connector
• LED
• CAN/ODO connector

Install Teseo-Suite and VCP Driver

The Teseo-Suite, version 6.3.x, is a powerful PC tool designed to manage the EVB-T5 evaluation board.

• Download and install the Teseo-Suite from www.st.com.
• Download and install the Silab VCP Driver from www.silabs.com.

The Teseo-Suite software allows users to manage, configure, and evaluate the performance of Teseo GNSS family products. It supports multiple GNSS tracers, firmware configuration, NMEA sentence logging, and analysis.

Connect and Start EVB-T5

Follow these steps to connect and start the EVB-T5:

1. Connect the USB cable between the PC USB port and the EVB-T5 UART port.
2. Connect the GNSS Antenna to the SMA input connector.
3. Press the Power-on button.
4. Verify that the RED Power LED is ON.

A diagram illustrates these connection steps, showing a PC, USB cable, antenna, and the EVB-T5 board with numbered indicators for each step.

Program the EVB-T5 [1/2]

To program the EVB-T5:

1. In the Teseo-Suite menu, select the Tools items.
2. Select 'T5 X-Loader'.

A screenshot shows the Teseo-Suite application menu with the 'Tools' dropdown open, highlighting the 'T5 X-Loader' option.

Program the EVB-T5 [2/2]

Continue programming the EVB-T5 by following these steps:

1. Configure the COM port and the baud rate.
2. Select the T5 binary file.
3. Enable and select the T5 patch file.
4. Push and maintain the 'BOOT' button on the EVB-T5.
5. Push the 'RESET' button on the EVB-T5.
6. Push 'Start'.

The process involves using the 'STA8100/STA9100 loader' window to set up the COM port, baud rate, and select firmware/patch files before initiating the programming sequence.

Firmware based on usage case

The Teseo V (STA8100GA) is available with two different firmware types:

• Measurement Engine Firmware (ME firmware): This firmware provides raw measurement data to support an RTL-PPP algorithm running on an external MCU.
• Autonomous PVT (DF_PVT): This firmware provides a complete dual-band L1&L5 autonomous PVT (Position, Velocity, Time) solution.

The TeseoAPP (STA9100) is available with only the ME firmware. Both TeseoV and TeseoAPP firmwares are highly configurable, and several patches are provided to select predefined scenarios for customer use.

Firmware and patch naming convention

Understanding the naming conventions helps in identifying firmware and patch details:

Firmware Name Convention:

Example: STA8100_BA_5_8_12_DF_PVT_RC_BOOT

• STA8100 indicates TeseoV, while STA9100 indicates TeseoAPP.
• BA denotes Cut 2.0, and Bx denotes Cut 2.1.
• RC signifies a Release Candidate, and BETA indicates a Beta Release.
• [ ] denotes Measurement engine firmware, and DF_PVT denotes Autonomous PVT dual-band.

Patch Name Convention:

Example: GNSS@10Hz-RTCM3-DON_scenario_0

• 1Hz or 10Hz indicates the epoch rate.
• RTCM3 means RTCMv3 protocol is enabled on the main UART, while NMEA means NMEA protocol is enabled on the main UART.
• Scenario refers to ME scenario identification, and DualFreqPVTConfig refers to PVT configuration.
• [ ] indicates Debug disabled, and DON indicates Debug-ON enabled on the secondary UART.

Teseo Suite - Start

When the Teseo-Suite application starts:

1. The Configuration Session panel is displayed.
2. Click the 'Add Device' button to add a new entry for a device.

The screenshot shows the Teseo-Suite interface with the Configuration Session panel and the 'Add Device' button clearly visible.

Teseo Suite – Configuration Device

To configure a device within Teseo Suite:

1. Set the Hardware type to STA81xx.
2. Enable the 'Add Control Port' option.
3. Set the Protocol to RTCM 3.x or NMEA.
4. Set the Port Name according to the port discovered on the PC and configure the port settings as follows:
   • Baud rate: 460800 bps
   • Data bits: 8 Bits
   • Stop Bits: 1 Bit
   • Parity: None
   • Handshake: None
5. Click the 'Ok' button to confirm the configuration.

The configuration involves specifying hardware details, communication protocols, and serial port parameters in the 'Rover configuration' window.

Teseo Suite – Connect the Device

To connect the configured device:

1. A new entry (row) will appear in the Configuration Session panel.
2. Enable the 'Connect Ctrl port'.
3. Click the 'Connect' button.

The interface shows the device listed, with options to enable control port connection and initiate the connection process.

Teseo Suite – Device Working

Once connected:

1. The summary panel displays the current state of the GNSS EVB-T5.
2. Click on the RTCM output window to inspect the RTCM stream data.

The Teseo-Suite interface provides real-time status updates and allows detailed inspection of the received GNSS data streams.

Teseo suite – Inspect Device

For detailed analysis:

1. The RTCM Decoding panel is shown.
2. The RTCM Stream can be viewed and inspected.

This panel displays various RTCM message types, their identifiers, counters, and timestamps, facilitating in-depth analysis of the GNSS data.

Teseo Suite – Extra Features

To explore advanced functionalities:

1. Click the Help menu to access the User Manual.
2. The User Manual provides a complete and detailed description of all features and operations.

Accessing the User Manual through the Help menu is recommended for comprehensive understanding of the Teseo-Suite capabilities.

Enjoy with EVB-T5

You can now enjoy the EVB-T5 and explore all its features using the Teseo-Suite.

The EVB-T5 evaluation board, combined with the Teseo-Suite software, offers a powerful platform for GNSS development and testing.

Documents & Related Resources

All relevant documents are available for download on the STMicroelectronics website:

www.st.com

For EVB-T5:

• Webpage
• Datasheet
• User Manual
• Quick Start Guide

For Teseo Suite:

• Webpage
• Datasheet
• Install program

The ST website provides comprehensive resources, including technical documentation and collateral, to support users.