Queclink GL100 User manual

GSM/GPRS/GPS Tracker GL100
User Guide
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GL100 User manual
Document Title GL100 User manual
Version 2.03
Date 2010-11-24
Status Release
Document Control ID TRACGL100UM002
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Contents
Contents ............................................................................................................................................2
0. Revision history ............................................................................................................................3
1. Introduction...................................................................................................................................4
2. Product Overview .........................................................................................................................5
2.1. Appearance..........................................................................................................................5
2.2. Buttons/Mini USB Interface Description............................................................................5
2.3. Two Triple-Color LEDs Description...................................................................................6
3. Getting Started ..............................................................................................................................8
3.1. Parts List..............................................................................................................................8
3.2. Battery Charging .................................................................................................................9
3.3. Install SIM Card................................................................................................................10
3.4. Turn on/Turn off................................................................................................................10
3.5. Operating on function key.................................................................................................10
4. GL100 Manager Setup Wizard ...................................................................................................11
4.1. Main setting.......................................................................................................................11
4.2. The main window..............................................................................................................12
4.3. Protocol Commands History.............................................................................................13
4.4. An example to configure GL100.......................................................................................14
4.4.1. Set the parameters of main backend server.....................................................14
4.4.2. Set the parameters of secondary backend server.............................................15
4.4.3. Set the parameters of scheduled fixed timing report.......................................16
4.4.4. Set the parameters of Geo-Fence.....................................................................17
4.4.5. Set the parameters of special function.............................................................18
4.4.6. Set the parameters of SynchronizationACK setting.......................................19
4.4.7. Real Time Operation .......................................................................................20
4.4.8. Set the parameters of google link function......................................................24
4.4.9. Set the parameters of white call list.................................................................25
5. Troubleshooting and Safety info.................................................................................................26
5.1. Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................26
5.2. Safety info.........................................................................................................................27
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0. Revision history
Revision Date Author Description of change
2.01 2009-08-07 Moon XIE Initial
2.02 2009-12-09 Ella HUANG Update parameters of special function in chapter
4.4.5
2.03 2010-11-03 Ella HUANG 1.Add Chapter 4.4.8 and 4.4.9;
2. Update parameters of real time operation in
chapter 4.4.7.
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1. Introduction
GL100 is a powerful GPS locator which is designed for vehicle, pets and asserts tracking. With
superior receiving sensitivity, fast TTFF and GSM frequencies 850/900/1800/1900. Its location
can be real time or schedule tracked by backend server or specified terminals. Based on the
embedded @Track protocol, GL100 can communicate with the backend server through
GPRS/GSM network, and transfer reports of emergency, Geo-fencing, device status and scheduled
GPS position etc… Service provider is easy to setup their tracking platform based on the
functional @Track protocol.
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2. Product Overview
2.1. Appearance
2.2. Buttons/Mini USB Interface Description
Button /Mini USB Interface Description
Power Key zTurn on GL100
zTurn off GL100 (If power key is enabled).
Function Key zGeo-Fence mode (default)
Press the key twice in 2 seconds to
enable/disable Geo-Fence0
zSOS mode
Keep pressing the key for 3 seconds to
enter the SOS mode
zLocation Geo-Fence mode
Press the key twice in 2 seconds to enable
or disable Geo-Fence mode and use the
current position as the centre of Geo-Fence
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zEmergent SOS mode
Keep pressing the key for 3 seconds, and
GL100 report the current position
according to the result of the latest GPS
fixing and then start GPS fixing. After the
GPS fixing finishes or timeout, the device
will report the SOS message according the
result of the GPS fixing.
Note: Function key shall be enabled.
Mini USB interface zPlug in the AC-DC power adapter to this
interface for charging battery.
zBackend server developer or administrator
can use the Data_Cable to configure
GL100.
2.3. Two Triple-Color LEDs Description
There are two triple-color LEDs in GL100. Each LED shows red, green and blue to indicate
different state of GL100. For better understanding, we call them Red LED 1, Green LED 1, Blue
LED 1 and Red LED 2, Green LED 2, Blue LED 2.
Light Color event State
The power key has been pressed lightRed The device receives a valid
command
light
network searching fast flash
network has been registered slow flash
Green
SIM pin locked ever-light
GPS is in fixing fast flash
LED1
Blue GPS has fixed ever-light for 2 seconds
power is low ever-lightRed
The device is in charging slow flash
charging has completed ever-lightGreen
After inserting the charger light for 8 seconds to indicate the
battery status is checked
LED2
Blue Case 1: Geo-Fence mode/
Location Geo-Fence mode
Blue led2 will be solid if the
function key is pressed. After that
if the user press the function key
one more time in 2 seconds the
blue LED2 will be off and he new
Geo-Fence center will be set after
successful GPS fix.
Case 2: SOS mode/Emergent
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SOS mod
The blue led2 will be solid when
the function key is pressed. It will
be off after the function key
released. User should press the
function key for at least 3 seconds
to start SOS report.
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3. Getting Started
3.1. Parts List
Name Picture Remark
GL100 Locater
The GSM/GPRS/GPS locator.
AC-DC Power Adapter
(Standard accessory)
It is used to charge the internal
battery of GL100.
GL100 Sheath
(Standard accessory)
It is used to attach the GL100 to
belt.
Screw Driver
(Standard accessory)
It is used to twist off/ tighten the
two screws on the side of GL100
when install SIM card.
Car Cigarette Charger
(Optional accessory)
It is used to power the GL100 with
the cigarette power output on the
vehicle.
Car Kit Charger
(Optional accessory)
It is used to power the GL100 with
the battery output on the vehicle.
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External Battery Kit
(Optional accessory)
It is a set of accessories include an
external battery, a power control
unit and a pelican waterproof
casing. It will greatly improve the
working time of GL100 and also let
the GL100 can be used for some
special application like container
tracking.
Please refer to “GL100 External
Battery Kit User Manual.pdf” for
detail.
Please notice the external battery kit
only works on a special hardware
version of GL100 which called
GL100NB.
GL100 Data Cable
(Optional accessory)
It the USB data cable which can be
used for firmware upgrading and
configuration.
GL100 Holder Without Magnet
(Optional accessory)
It is used to hold the GL100, mount
to somewhere with the screw.
GL100 Holder With Magnet
(Optional accessory)
It is used to hold the GL100,
attached to metal with the magnet
on it.
3.2. Battery Charging
zPlease connect AC-DC power adapter with GL100.
zInsert the AC-DC power adapter into the power socket.
zDuring charging, the Red LED 2 is blinking slowly. When the battery is full charged, the
Green LED 2 will be solid.
zYou can also charge the battery by USB cable which connects GL100 with the PC.
zCharging time is about 5 hours.
Note: Before the first time using GL100, please full charge the battery.
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3.3. Install SIM Card
zUse a screw driver to twist off the two screws on the side of GL100.
zThen remove the screws and SIM cover.
zInsert the SIM card into the SIM cover according to the direction shown.
zFinally, put the SIM cover into the SIM slot and tighten screws.
3.4. Turn on/Turn off
zTurn on: Press the Power key at least 3 seconds and release it to turn on GL100. At the same
time, Red LED 1 will light on for 2~3 seconds. Then Green LED 1 starts to blink quickly
which means searching the GSM network. After the GSM network is registered, it turns to be
slow blinking.
zTurn off: Press the Power key at least 3 seconds; Red LED 1 will light on for 2~3 seconds
and then turn off, it indicates that GL100 is turned off. Please note the end-user can not power
off GL100 when the power key is disabled by protocol.
3.5. Operating on function key
zFirst please make sure the function key is enabled.
zWhen the function key is in Geo-Fence mode and the function key is enabled. To double press
the function key in 2 seconds will enable/disable the Geo-Fence 0.
Note: “Check interval”, “Central Point” and “Radius” of Geo-Fence0 shall be preset.
zWhen the function key is in SOS mode, Press the function key for 3 seconds, then GL100 will
report a +RESP:GTSOS message which includes the position information to the backend
server.
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4. GL100 Manager Setup Wizard
GL100 manager tool is PC software which can be used to configure GL100 through Data_Cable.
It is easy for the backend server developers to configure GL100 with manager tool, which has
friendly user interface. The correct command messages sent to GL100 will be displayed on the
manage tool.(These messages can also be sent by SMS or GPRS ).
The administrators can also use the manager tool to configure GL100 before selling. But it is
strongly recommended to establish a backend server and implement the way to control GL100 by
SMS or GPRS. Please refer to “GL100 @Track Air Interface Protocol” for detail.
Before using the manager tools please Find “PL2303_Prolific_DriverInstaller_v10518.zip” in
develop suit and install the drive for PL2303.After that a new COM port can be found in the PC
system, and then please follow the steps as below:
1. Power on GL100.
2. Connect GL100 to PC with Data_Cable.
3. Run “GL100 Manager Tool Vx.xx.exe”.
4.1. Main setting
Select the COM port and baud rate, input the password “gl100”, and the main window will
display.
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4.2. The main window
Menu
State
Display
Function
setting
（1）Menu
[Operation]: Include two sub-menu items “Send All” and “Read All”.
“Send All” is used to send the configuration message which is enabled in zone
“Function setting”
“Read All” is used to read all the parameters from GL100 and display in zone
“Function setting”
[Config]: Include “Main Setting”, “Save Config File” and “Load Config File”.
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“Main setting” is used to configure the COM port and password. Please refer to chapter
4.1.
“Save Config File” is used to save all parameters to an ini file.
“Load Config File” is used to load all parameters from an ini file which was created
through menu item “Save Config File”
[About]: Select “About This Tool”. Then the following pop up window will display.
(2) State Display
Display the state of operation, including the serial port state, baud rate state, and the operation
result.
(3) Function setting
Set and view the parameters of the functions.
4.3. Protocol Commands History
The Protocol Commands History Dialog shows all the commands which have been sent to GL100
from the Manager Tool.
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4.4. An example to configure GL100
The manager tool is developed based on the @Track Air Interface Protocol. Please refer to “GL100
@Track Air Interface Protocol” for detail.
Following is a general procedure to configure GL100 with manager tool.
4.4.1. Set the parameters of main backend server
Step_7
Step_6
Step_3
Step_2
Step_5
Step_4
Step_1
Step_1: Select “Enable This Function”, after that the parameters of GTSRI can be changed and
the "Send" button is enabled.
Step_2: When “Enable This Function” is selected, the command message which shall be sent to
GL100 will be generated based on input and displayed here. Please note this command
message can also be sent to GL100 through SMS or GPRS.
Step_3: It is recommended to read the parameters from GL100 and edit based on them.
Step_4: Set Report Mode. Please refer to “GL100 @Track Air Interface Protocol” for the meaning
of each choice.
Step_5: Set GPRS parameters. Please contact your SIM card provider to get the correct APN
information.
Step_6: Set the parameters of main backend server.
In the “IP Address” text box, input the internet IP address and port number of main
backend server. The valid value of port number is 0-65535.
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In the “Main SMS Gateway” text box, input the phone number of main SMS gateway
which is used to receive the message from GL100 by SMS. The international format like
“[phone]” and short code like “10086” are both supported.
Step_7: Click the “Send” button; download the parameters of GTSRI to GL100.
4.4.2. Set the parameters of secondary backend server
Setp_5
Step_3
Step_4
Step_1
Step_6
Ste
p
2
Step_1: Select “Enable This Function”, after that the parameters of GTBEI can be changed and
the "Send" button is enabled.
Step_2: When “Enable This Function” is selected, the command message which shall be sent to
GL100 will be generated based on input and displayed here. Please note this command
message can also be sent to GL100 through SMS or GPRS.
Step_3: It is recommended to read the parameters from GL100 and edit based on them.
Step_4: Set the parameters of the secondary backend server.
In the “IP Address” text box, input the internet IP address and port number of the
secondary backend server. The valid value of port number is 0-65535.
Step_5: Location By Call. Configure the “Location By Call” function. Please refer to “GL100
@Track Air Interface Protocol” for detail.
Step_6: Click the “Send” button; download the parameters of GTBEI to GL100.
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4.4.3. Set the parameters of scheduled fixed timing report
Step_5
Step_3
Step_2
Step_4
Step_1
Step_1: Select “Enable This Function”, after that the parameters of GTTRI can be changed and
the "Send" button is enabled.
Step_2: When “Enable This Function” is selected, the command message which shall be sent to
GL100 will be generated based on input and displayed here. Please note this command
message can also be sent to GL100 through SMS or GPRS.
Step_3: It is recommended to read the parameters from GL100 and edit based on them.
Step_4: Set the “Start Time”, the value range of “HH” is “00”-“23”. The value range of “MM” is
“00”-“59”.
Set the “End Time”. The valid format and range are same as “start time”.
Setthe“send interval”. It is the period to report the position information. The value range
is 0-1440 and the unit is minute.
Setthe“fix interval”. It is the period to get GPS fixing, its value range is 0-86400 and the
unit is second.
Step_5: Click the “Send” button; download the parameters of GTTRI to GL100.
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4.4.4. Set the parameters of Geo-Fence
Step_1: User can define up to five Geo-Fence regions on GL100. Each region is a circular area
which is defined by central coordinate and radius. When the device enters or leaves a
predefined Geo-Fence region, GL100 will send alert information to server.
Step_1 Step_3
Step_4
Step_2
“ID”: The "Send" button will be enabled when some ID check boxes are selected. After
pressing the “Send” button, the rule of selected Geo-Fences will be downloaded to
GL100.
“Latitude”: 20bytes, unit: degree, example as 31.187891 degree
“Longitude”: 20bytes, unit: degree, example as 121.412248 degree
“Radius”: 10bytes, unit: meter, example as 1000 meters.
“Check Interval”: The interval of GPS checking for Geo-Fence alarm.
“Type”: A numeric which indicates when to report the notification to backend server
about the Geo-Fence.
In: Reports when enters the Geo-Fence region.
Out: Reports when exits from the Geo-Fence region.
In & out: Reports when enters or exits from the Geo-Fence region.
Step_2: When “ID” check box is selected, the command message which shall be sent to GL100
will be generated based on input and displayed here. Please note this command message can also
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be sent to GL100 through SMS or GPRS.
Step_3: It is recommended to read the parameters from GL100 and edit based on them.
Step_4: Click the “Send” button; download the parameters of GTGEO to GL100.
4.4.5. Set the parameters of special function
Step_9
Step_6
Step_3
Step_2
Step_8
Step_5
Step_7
Step_4
Step_1
Step_1: Select “Enable This Function”, after that the parameters of GTSFR can be changed and
the "Send" button is enabled.
Step_2: When “Enable This Function” is selected, the command message which shall be sent to
GL100 will be generated based on input and displayed here. Please note this command
message can also be sent to GL100 through SMS or GPRS.
Step_3: It is recommended to read the parameters from GL100 and edit based on them.
Step_4: Key Setting
Set check box to enable/disable the function of buttons.
Step_5: Set the parameters of position Index. Please refer to the “GL100 @Track Air Interface
Protocol” for detail.
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Step_6: Set the mode of function key. Please refer to “GL100 @Track Air Interface Protocol” for
detail.
Step_7: Set the parameters of movement detection function. Please refer to the “GL100 @Track
Air Interface Protocol” for detail.
Step_8: “Fully Power Up By Charger”: If selected, GL100 will enter normal power-on mode even
when it is powered on by charger.
Step_9: Click the “Send” button; download the parameters of GTSFR to GL100.
4.4.6. Set the parameters of SynchronizationACK setting
Step_3
Step_5
Step_2
Step_7
Step_6
Step_1
Step_4
The purpose of Synchronization ACK function is to provide a way to make sure the message from
GL100 to backend server was sent successfully. Please refer to “GL100 @Track Air Interface
Protocol” for detail.
Step_1: Select “Enable This Function”, after that the parameters of GTACK can be changed and
the "Send" button is enabled.
Step_2: When “Enable This Function” is selected, the command message which shall be sent to
GL100 will be generated based on input and displayed here. Please note this command
message can also be sent to GL100 through SMS or GPRS.
Step_3: It is recommended to read the parameters from GL100 and edit based on them.
Step_4: Decide which uplink messages need Synchronization ACK. If the selected uplink
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