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GL300A User Manual
GSM/GPRS/GNSS Tracker
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Document Title GL300A User Manual
Ver s io n 1.01
Date 2018-01-19
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Document Control ID TRACGL300AUM001
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 pr ovided is
based upon re quirements specifically provided to Queclink by the customers. Queclink has not
undertaken any inde pendent 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.
Copyright
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Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd. The copying of this document, distribution to others, and
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registration of a utility model or design. All specifications supplied herein are subject to c hange
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Contents
Contents ...........................................................................................................................3
Table Index........................................................................................................................4
Figure Index ......................................................................................................................5
0. Revision History ..........................................................................................................6
1. Introduction ...............................................................................................................7
2. Product Overview .......................................................................................................8
2.1. Appearance...........................................................................................................8
2.2. Parts List...............................................................................................................8
2.3. Button, USB and GNSS Interface ..............................................................................9
2.4. LED.................................................................................................................... 10
2.5. External SIM Card Holder .......................................................................................11
2.6. Light Sensor, Temperature & Humidity Sensor ......................................................... 12
3. Getting Started......................................................................................................... 13
3.1. Open the External SIM Card Holder ........................................................................ 13
3.2. Install a SIM Card................................................................................................. 14
3.3. Power on the Device ............................................................................................ 14
3.4. Device’s LED Status .............................................................................................. 14
4. Troubleshooting and Safety Information ...................................................................... 16
4.1.Troubleshooting.................................................................................................... 16
4.2.Safety Information................................................................................................ 17
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Table Index
Table 1: Parts List Table................................................................................................. 9
Table 2: Definition of Device Status and LED .................................................................. 15
Table 3: Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 16
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Figure Index
Figure 1: Appearance of GL300A .................................................................................... 8
Figure 2: Power On Button ............................................................................................ 9
Figure 3: Micro USB and GNSS Interface ....................................................................... 10
Figure 4: Display of LED On ......................................................................................... 11
Figure 5: SIM Card Holder ........................................................................................... 11
Figure 6: Light Sensor, Temperature & Humidity Sensor .................................................. 12
Figure 7: Opening the External SIM Card Holder ............................................................ 12
Figure 8: Installing a SIM card...................................................................................... 14
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0. Revision History
Revision Date Author Description of Change
1.00 2017-11-07 Evan Shi Initial.
1.01 2018-01-19 Evan Shi Modified the Parts List.
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1. Introduction
The GNSS locator GL300A is a perfect fit for monitoring a multitude of temporarily-dispatched,
outsourced vehicles and containers in logistics industry. It boasts ultra-long standby time with
large-capacity internal battery and low power consumption. Its power button is pressed for direct
usage with no installation required at all. GL300A also can monitor the real-time environmental
conditions as it is designed to be compatible with high-accuracy temperature and humidity
sensor and optical sensors. The embedded @Track protocol supports abundant reports and
allows GL300A to be easily incorporated into existing tracking systems by integrators.
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2. Product Overview
2.1. Appearance
Figure 1: Appearance of GL300A
2.2. Parts List
Item Description
GL300A Locator 151*74*34.5 mm
Micro USB 5Pin Cable 1.2M (Optional)
GL300A Adapter
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External GNSS Active Antenna (Optional)
GL300A Magnet Set (Optional)
Table 1: Parts List Table
2.3. Button, USB and GNSS Interface
Figure 2: Power On Button
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Figure 3: Micro USB and GNSS Interface
2.4. LED
There are seven LED lights. The two in the first row are Cell and GPS lights, which indicate GSM
and GNSS signals. In the second row, there are five power lights indicating the power.
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Figure 4: Display of LED On
2.5. External SIM Card Holder
Figure 5: SIM Card Holder
The external SIM card slot cover can be opened directly from outside the device to install the SIM
card.
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When the device is ready to start up, the toggle switch needs to be moved to the ON position.
After the device is tur ned off by command, move the toggle switch to the OFF position.
The device supports lid detection. When the device is turned on and the SIM card cover is
opened, the system will send cover removal report.
2.6. Light Sensor,Temperature & Humidity Sensor
Figure 6: Light Sensor, Temperature & Humidity Sensor
Ambient light sensor: It is used to collect ambient light data.
Light sensor for removal detection: Whe n the device with built-in magnet works together with a
specific optional accessory to attach to a certain surface, this sensor can detect whether the
device has been removed from the surface it is attached to.
Temperature and humidity sensor: It is used to detect temperature and humidity and collect
environmental temperature and humidity data.
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3. Getting Started
3.1. Open the External SIM Card Holder
Figure 7: Opening the External SIM Card Holder
Remove the screws with a screwdriver first and then remove the SIM card cover to open the SIM
card holder.
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3.2. Install a SIM Card
Figure 8: Installing a SIM Card
Insert the SIM card and move the toggle switch to the ON position.
3.3. Power on the Device
Put the case back in place and fix it with screws. Press the power-on button to turn the device
on.
3.4. Device’s LED Status
LED Device Status LED Status
GSM (Green)
The device is searching GSM network. Fast flashing
The device has bee n registered to GSM
network. Slow flashing
SIM card needs pin code to unlock. ON
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GPS (Blue)
GNSS chip is powered off. OFF
GNSS sends no data or data format error
occurs. Slow flashing
GNSS chip is searching GNSS information. Fast flashing
GNSS chip has got GNSS information. ON
PWR (Green)
The external power supply is connected and
the device is charging.
LED1-LED5 lighting up in
turn
The external power supply is connected and
the device charging is complete. LED1-LED5 ON
The external power supply is not connected
and battery capacity is less than 20%. LED1 flashing
Power key is pressed when the external power
supply is not connected and battery capacity is
no less than 20% (LED on 5s according to
default setting of a relevant FKS parameter)
LED ON for a period of
time based on the
percentage of battery
capacity
Power key is pressed when the external power
supply is not connected and battery capacity is
no less than 20% (the relevant FKS parameter
is set to 0)
LED always ON based on
the percentage of battery
capacity
Table 2: Definition of Device Status and LED
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4. Troubleshooting and Safety Information
4.1.Troubleshooting
Trouble Possible Reason Solution
After GL300A is turned on, the
GSM LED always flashes
quickly.
The SIM card is not inserted. Please insert the SIM card into
GL300A.
The signal is too weak;
GL300A can not be registered
to the network.
Please move GL300A to a place
with good GSM coverage.
SIM card can not be
registered to the network.
Use a SIM card that can be
registered to network, or
contact your mobile operator.
Messages can not be reported
to the backend server by
GPRS.
The SIM card in GL300A does
not 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.
The IP address or port of the
backend server is wrong.
Make sure the IP address for
the backend ser ver is a n
identified address over the
internet.
Unable to power off GL300A. The function of power key is
disabled by AT+GTFKS.
Enable the function of power
key by AT+ GT FK S .
Unable to power off GL300A if
charger is connected or
external battery is used.
Disconnect charger or external
battery, and try again.
No response from UART when
GL300A is configured through
UART.
GL300A is in power saving
mode.
Remove the Data_Cable_M,
and plug it in again. After this
operation, GL300A will exit
from power saving mode for
10 seconds.
Restart GL300A Manage Tool
to try to wake up the de vice.
GL300A can not get successful
GNSS fix.
The GNSS signal is weak. Please move GL300A to a place
with open sky.
It is recommended to let the
top surface (the same surface
with indication LED) face
towards the sk y.
Table 3: Troubleshooting
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4.2.Safety Information
Please do not disassemble the device by yourself.
Please do not put the device in overheated or too humid place, and avoid exposure to direct
sunlight. Too high temperature will damage the device or even cause battery explosion.
Please do not use GL300 on airplane or near medical equipment.
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