Ublox C099-F9P User Manual

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C099-F9P
Application board (rev. E)
User guide
Abstract
The C099-F9P board enables customers to evaluate RTK operation with the ZED-F9P high precision
GNSS receiver. The board provides short-range wireless connection via Bluetooth® or Wi-Fi for
receiving correction data and logging via wireless connectivity.

Ublox C099-F9P Specifications

General

Operating Temperature	-40°C to +85°C
Category	GNSS Module
GNSS Receiver	u-blox F9P
GNSS Technology	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Interfaces	USB, UART, I2C, SPI
Position Accuracy	Centimeter-level
Channels	184

Summary

1 Introduction

1.1 Package Contents

Lists the items included in the delivered package, such as the board, antennas, and cables.

1.2 Additional Information Sources

Suggests downloading evaluation software and keeping related documents handy for better usage.

2 C099-F9P Quick Start

2.1 Starting Up

Details connecting the antenna, powering the board via USB, starting u-center, and obtaining a GNSS fix.

3 C099-F9P Description

3.1 Component Overview

Explains the ZED-F9P GNSS module, ODIN-W2 wireless module, FTDI, power options, and Arduino form factor.

3.2 Component Identification

Identifies major parts, user interfaces, switches, and LEDs, including ZED-F9P and ODIN-W2 status indicators.

4 Using C099-F9P

4.1 Powering the Board

Describes the available power sources: USB, Li-Po battery, and external DC supply.

4.2 GNSS RF Input

Details the GNSS antenna connector, bias output, and ground plane considerations for optimal reception.

4.3 User Interfaces and CLI

Explains USB interfaces, the Arduino connector, and the ODIN-W2 command line interface for control.

5 Rover Operation Using NTRIP

5.1 PC Hosting Via u-center

Guides setting up NTRIP connections using the u-center application for RTCM correction data.

5.2 Mobile Hosting

Explains using Android applications for portable rover operation via Bluetooth for NTRIP corrections.

6 Wireless Communication

6.1 Bluetooth Pairing

Details the process of pairing ODIN-W2 with a host device for wireless communication.

6.2 Bluetooth Serial Port

Covers server and client SPP connections for Bluetooth serial data transfer between devices.

6.3 Wi-Fi Connectivity

Explains Wi-Fi modes, access point, station, and UDP server/client configurations for robust connectivity.

6.5 Wireless Link Limitations

Discusses data throughput, link loss (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi), and Windows OS issues with Bluetooth SPP.

7 Firmware Update

7.1 ZED-F9P Firmware Update

Guides updating the ZED-F9P firmware using u-center via UART1 or USB for the latest features.

7.2 ODIN-W2 Firmware Update

Covers updating the ODIN-W2 firmware with Mbed OS 3 or u-connectXpress software.

8 Arduino Header Connections