Queclink GL200 User manual

GSM/GPRS/GPS Tracker GL200
User Manual
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GL200 User Manual
Document Title GL200 User manual
Version 1.02
Date 2010-12-20
Status Release
Document Control ID TRACGL200UM001
General Notes
Queclink offers this information as a service to its customers, to support application and
engineering efforts that use the products designed by Queclink. The information provided is
based upon requirements specifically provided to Queclink by the customers. Queclink has
not undertaken any independent search for additional relevant information, including any
information that may be in the customer’s possession. Furthermore, system validation of this
product designed by Queclink within a larger electronic system remains the responsibility of
the customer or the customer’s system integrator. All specifications supplied herein are
subject to change.
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notice at any time.
Copyright © Queclink Wireless Solutions Ltd. 2010
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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. LEDs Description................................................................................................................6
2.4. External Power Interface.....................................................................................................6
2.4.1. External DC Charger Interface..........................................................................6
2.4.2. External Battery Interface .................................................................................7
2.5. External GPS antenna specification....................................................................................7
2.6. Ignition Detection................................................................................................................8
3. Getting Started ..............................................................................................................................9
3.1. Parts List..............................................................................................................................9
3.2. Battery Charging ...............................................................................................................10
3.3. GL200 External Cable Interface........................................................................................10
3.4. Install SIM Card................................................................................................................11
3.5. Install Device Into The Holder..........................................................................................11
3.6. Turn on/Turn off................................................................................................................11
4. Troubleshooting and Safety info.................................................................................................13
4.1. Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................13
4.2. Safety info.........................................................................................................................14
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0. Revision history
Revision Date Author Description of change
1.01 2010-09-19 Ella HUANG Initial
1.02 2010-12-20 Ella HUANG 1. Modify interface define and pictures in chapter
2.4,2.6,3.3;
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1. Introduction
GL200 is a powerful GPS locator which is designed for vehicle, pets and assets 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, GL200 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 GL200
zTurn off GL200 when without charging. (If
power key is enabled)
Function Key zGeo-Fence mode
Long press the key to enable/disable
Geo-Fence ID0
zGeo-Fence in current position mode
Long press the key to enable/disable
Geo-Fence ID0. If enable Geo-Fence ID0,
using the current position as the centre of
Geo-Fence 0.
zSOS mode (default)
Long press the key to active SOS alarm
Mini USB interface zConnect a 5V DC adapter can power
GL200 and charge the internal battery
zConnect a 3.7V Li-ion or Li-Polymer
battery can power GL200
zBackend server developer or administrator
can use the Data_Cable_M to configure
GL200
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2.3. LEDs Description
There are three LED in GL200, the description as following.
Light Event State
Searching network Fast flash
Network has been registered Slow flash
GSM light
Power off Dark
GPS has fixed Solid
GPS is in fixing Fast flash
GPS is on and GPS data wrong Slow flash
GPS is off Dark
GPS light
If “LED On” is not selected, and the GPS LED
will not work after turn on 150 seconds.
Dark
Power on and normal Dark
Charger inserted and charging completed Solid
Charger inserted and charging Fast flash
Power key was pressed and prepare to power off Fast flash
Abnormal Fast flash
Power low alert Slow flash
Power light
Power off or turn off the power light by command Dark
2.4. External Power Interface
2.4.1. External DC Charger Interface
The Pin2 on Mini-USB connector are used for charging and named as VCHG pin, It can be
connected to a 5V DC power supply to power GL200 and charge the internal battery.
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2.4.2. External Battery Interface
The Pin 8 on Mini-USB connector is for external battery and named as EXTBAT pin, It can be
connected to 3.7V Li-ion or Li-Polymer battery to power GL200.
2.5. External GPS antenna specification
There is a MMCX RF connector on GL200 and it is for external GPS antenna. The specification of
the external GPS antenna is listed in following table.
GPS antenna: Frequency: 1575.42MHz
Bandwidth: >5MHz
Beamwidth: >120 deg
Supply voltage: 3.3V
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Polarization: RHCP or Linear
Gain: Passive: 0dBi minimum
Active: 15dB
Impedance: 50Ω
VSWR: ﹤2
Noise figure: <3
Connector MMCX
2.6. Ignition Detection
The Pin 7 on Mini-USB connector is for ignition detection when GL200 is used in vehicle
tracking application, It is named as IGN_IND pin.
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3. Getting Started
3.1. Parts List
Name Picture Remark
GL200 Locater
The GSM/GPRS/GPS locator.
AC-DC Power Adapter
(Standard accessory)
It is used to charge the internal
battery of GL200.
GL200 Sheath
(Optional accessory)
It is used to attach the GL200 to
belt.
Car Cigarette Charger
(Optional accessory)
It is used to power the GL200 with
the cigarette power output on the
vehicle.
Car Kit Charger
(Optional accessory)
It is used to power the GL200 with
the battery output on the vehicle.
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 GL200 and also let
the GL200 can be used for some
special application like container
tracking.
Please refer to “GL200 External
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Battery Kit User Manual.pdf” for
detail.
GL200 Data Cable
(Optional accessory)
It is the USB data cable which can
be used for firmware upgrading and
configuration.
GL200 External Cable
(Optional accessory)
It is the extend cable which include
the charger interface and external
battery interface on GL200. It also
includes the ignition detection
interface on the GL200.
GL200 External GPS Active
Antenna
(Optional accessory)
External GPS active antenna is
optional according to application
scenarios.
GL200 Holder Without Magnet
(Optional accessory)
It is used to hold the GL200, mount
to somewhere with the screw.
GL200 Holder With Magnet
(Optional accessory)
It is used to hold the GL200,
attached to metal with the magnet
on it.
3.2. Battery Charging
zPlease connect AC-DC power adapter with GL200.
zInsert the AC-DC power adapter into the power socket.
zDuring charging, the PWR LED is flashing fast. When the battery is full charged, the PWR LED
will be Ever-light.
zYou can also charge the battery by USB cable which connects GL200 with the PC.
zCharging time is about 5 hours.
Note: Before the first time using GL200, please full charge the battery.
3.3. GL200 External Cable Interface
zGL200 External Cable is a cable with a Mini USB connector and four wires which include the
external power interface and ignition detect for GL200. Please find the detail description in
following table.
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Color Name Remark
RED External DC IN (5V) Please refer to 2.4.1 for detail
Black Ground Please refer to 2.4.1 for detail
Blue External Battery IN (DC 3.4V to 4.2V) Please refer to 2.4.2 for detail
White Ignition Detect Please refer to 2.6 for detail
Yellow Reserved Reserved for future using
3.4. Install SIM Card
zFirst, open the cover of SIM card..
zThen insert the SIM card into the slot of SIM card according to the direction shown.
zFinally, cover the slot.
3.5. Install Device Into The Holder
zPlease install the GL200 into the holder follow the following process.
3.6. Turn on/Turn off
zTurn on:
Method 1: Press the Power key at least 3 seconds and release it to turn on GL200. At
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the same time, PWR LED will light on.
Method 2: Connect device to charger or external battery, and it will turn on
automatically, PWR LED will light on.
zTurn off:
Method 1: Press the power key about 2 seconds; PWR LED will fast flash and then turn
off, it indicates that GL200 is turned off. The time of power off is depended on the
quality of network. The maximum time of power off is 90 seconds. It is only valid to
turn off when using internal battery. Please note the end-user can not power off GL200
when the power key is disabled by protocol.
Method 2: If using external battery, device will power turn-off when external battery
disconnect.
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4. Troubleshooting and Safety info
4.1. Troubleshooting
Trouble Possible Reason Solution
The SIM card is not inserted. Please insert the SIM card into
GL200.
The signal is too weak;
GL200 can’t register to the
network.
Please move GL200 into place
with good GSM coverage.
After GL200 is turned on, the
GSM LED flashes quickly
always.
PIN locked Using SIM card without
SIM-PIN, or unlock SIM-PIN.
The SIM card in GL200
doesn’t support GPRS.
Try a GPRS supported SIM
card.
APN is wrong. Some APN
can not visit the internet
directly.
Ask the network operator for
the right APN.
Messages can’t be reported to
the backend server by GPRS.
The IP address or port of the
backend server is wrong.
Make sure the IP address for
the backend server is an
identified address in the
internet.
The function of power key
was disabled byAT+GTSFR.
Enable the function of power
key by AT+GTFKS.
Unable to power off GL200.
Unable to power off GL200 if
charger connected or using
external battery.
Disconnect charger or external
battery, and try again.
Remove the Data_Cable_M,
and plug it in again. After this
operation, GL200 will exit
from power saving mode for 10
seconds.
No response from UART when
configure GL200 through
UART
GL200 is in power saving
mode.
Re-try GL200 manager tool
again, it will try to wake up
device.
Please move GL200 to a place
with open sky.
GL200 can’t get successful
GPS fixing.
The GPS signal is weak.
It is better to let the top surface
face to sky. (The same surface
with indication LED)
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4.2. Safety info
zPlease do not disassemble the device by yourself.
zPlease do not put the device on the overheating or too humid place, avoid exposure to direct
sunlight. Too high temperature will damage the device or even cause the battery explosion.
zPlease do not use GL200 on the airplane or near medical equipment.
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