Waveshare UART GPS NEO-6M - User Manual

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UART GPS NEO-6M User Manual
Features
U-BLOX NEO-6M module with high-gain active antenna;
TTL level, compatible with 3V/5V systems;
Baud rate: 9600kbps (default), adjustable by u-center;
Provided IPX interface for different active antennas;
Provided rechargeable battery backup, enabling to save ephemeris data on power
down;
Support hot start.
Parameters
Receiver type:
50 channels, GPS L1(1575.42Mhz) C/A code,
SBAS:WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS
Horizontal position accuracy:
2.5mCEP (SBAS:2.0mCEP)
Navigation update rate:
5Hz maximum (1HZ default)
Capture time:
Cool start: 27s (fastest)；Hot start: 1s
Tracking & Navigation sensitivity:
-161dBm
Communication protocol:
NMEA(default)/UBX Binary
Serial baud rate:
4800, 9600(default), 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, 230400
Operating temperature:
-40℃ ~ 85℃
Operating voltage:
2.7V~5.0V(power supply input via VCC)
Operating current:
45mA
TXD/RXD impedance:
510Ohms
Applications
This module can be applied to navigator, aircraft positioning, etc.
Hardware
1. A computer with Windows XP/Win7/Win8 OS;
2. An USB to TTL serial module, such as FT232, PL2303, CP2102, etc. If there is a
native serial port in the computer, a DB9 to TTL serial module may be used;
3. A UART GPS NEO-6M module.

Waveshare UART GPS NEO-6M Specifications

General

Brand	Waveshare
Model	UART GPS NEO-6M
Category	Control Unit
Language	English

Summary

Features and Parameters

Module Features

Details on the U-BLOX NEO-6M module's high-gain antenna, TTL compatibility, IPX interface, and battery backup.

Technical Specifications

Key parameters of the GPS receiver, including channels, accuracy, update rate, sensitivity, and voltage.

Getting Started with the UART GPS Module

Connection and Setup

Instructions for connecting the GPS module to a serial module and computer, and configuring the serial debugging assistant.

Using u-center Software

Guide to installing and using the u-center software for GPS module configuration and data visualization.

Appendix: Modifying Baud Rate

How to Modify Baud Rate via u-center

Detailed steps to change the module's baud rate using the u-center software's port configuration.

Saving Configuration Settings

Procedure to save the modified baud rate and other configurations into the module's memory.