Introduction
Leverage the power of PointPerfect Flex with the X20P to bring high-precision positioning to mass-market applications. PointPerfect Flex is a PPP-RTK GNSS augmentation service that provides centimeter-level accuracy within seconds—reliable, scalable, and easy to integrate. Paired with the X20P, which offers exceptional accuracy and robustness, this solution is ideal for mission-critical use cases that demand dependable performance.
Create a PointPerfect Flex Thing
Note: If you registered your Thingstream domain using one of our free trial links, a Thing has been automatically created for you. You can skip this step and proceed directly to the 'u-center 2 & EVK-X20P' section.
Before your device can start using the PointPerfect Flex, you’ll need to create a “Thing” to represent it in the system.
1- Log in to your Thingstream account, and go to 'Location Service' -> 'Thing List'
2- Click the 'Add Location Thing' button in the top right corner.
3- Click the 'Add PointPerfect Thing' button.
4- After choosing a Thing name and the correction format (SPARTN or RTCM), click the 'Create' button.
Note: Once a Thing is created, its correction format cannot be changed. To use a different correction format, you’ll need to create a new Thing.
SPARTN correction format is the preferred option for use with the X20P.
5- By clicking on the created Thing, you can view its Details, Credentials, Events, and more.
The NTRIP parameters and credentials are available under the 'Credentials' tab.
For more details, please check this guide: Creating a Thing – u-blox Services
u-center 2 & EVK-X20P
1- Connect the EVK-X20P to your system and ensure the antenna is installed in an open-sky environment for optimal performance.
2- Install our u-center2 software.
3- Run u-center2 and click the 'Data sources' icon, then the '+' button.
4- Choose a COM port and click 'Add device'
5- Click the 'Tools and Services' icons, then choose 'NTRIP client'
6- Get the NTRIP parameters and credentials from your Thingstream account. Enter them into the NTRIP client in u-center 2, then click 'Save and Retrieve'. Select the appropriate mount point (NEAR-RTCM or NEAR-SPARTN) based on your chosen correction format, and click 'Connect'.
Note: For the mount points, please ignore the 'Source identifier', it is a mount point description only. NEAR-RTCM and NEAR-SPARTN are general mountpoints. Once your NTRIP client sends the GGA message with your position, the data is served from the nearest location to you.
7- You should now see the incoming data displayed in the 'Connection' box.
Evaluate PointPerfect Flex & EVK-X20P performance
Explore and customize u-center2 features and views using the 'Add View' feature.
To monitor the fix mode and accuracy, use the 'Data View'. Be sure to click 'Enable messages for view' at the top of each view window to activate data updates.
Visit this page to learn more about the features offered by u-center 2: Know how: u-center 2 tutorials | u-blox
Still need help?
If you need more help or have any questions, please send an email to services-support@u-blox.com.