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Document Title GV300 User Manual
Version R1.01
Date 2015-04-01
Status Release
Document Control ID TRACGV300UM001
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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model or design. All specifications supplied herein are subject to change without notice at
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Copyright © Queclink Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd. 2015
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Contents
Contents ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Table Index ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Figure Index....................................................................................................................................... 5
0. Revision History......................................................................................................................... 6
1. Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 7
1.1 Reference .................................................................................................................. 7
1.2 Terms and Abbreviations...........................................................................................7
2. Product Overview...................................................................................................................... 8
2.1. Check Parts List.......................................................................................................... 8
2.2. Parts List .................................................................................................................... 9
2.3. Interface Definition .................................................................................................10
2.4. GV300 User Cable Color ..........................................................................................11
3. Get Started .............................................................................................................................. 12
3.1. Open the Case ......................................................................................................... 12
3.2. Close the Case .........................................................................................................12
3.3. Install a SIM Card..................................................................................................... 13
3.4. Install the Internal Backup Battery..........................................................................13
3.5. Switch on the Backup Battery .................................................................................14
3.6. Install the External GPS Antenna (Optional) ...........................................................14
3.6.1. GPS Antenna Specification ..............................................................................15
3.7. Power Connection ...................................................................................................15
3.8. Ignition Detection.................................................................................................... 16
3.9. Digital Inputs ........................................................................................................... 16
3.10. Analog Inputs .......................................................................................................... 17
3.11. Digital Outputs ........................................................................................................ 18
3.12. Device Status LED ....................................................................................................19
3.13. Serial Port/UART Interface ......................................................................................21
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Table Index
TABLE 1. GV300 PROTOCOL REFERENCE ..................................................................................7
TABLE 2. TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................................... 7
TABLE 3. PARTS LIST ................................................................................................................. 9
TABLE 4. DESCRIPTION OF 16 PIN CONNECTIONS .................................................................10
TABLE 5. GV300 USER CABLE COLOR DEFINITION .................................................................11
TABLE 6. GPS ANTENNA SPECIFICATION ................................................................................ 15
TABLE 7. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF IGNITION DETECTION.......................................16
TABLE 8. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DIGITAL INPUTS.........................................16
TABLE 9. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF DIGITAL OUTPUTS ............................................18
TABLE 10. DEFINITION OF DEVICE STATUS AND LED................................................................19
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Figure Index
FIGURE 1. APPEARANCE OF GV300............................................................................................ 8
FIGURE 2. THE 16 PIN CONNECTOR ON THE GV300 ................................................................10
FIGURE 3. OPEN THE CASE .......................................................................................................12
FIGURE 4. CLOSE THE CASE ......................................................................................................12
FIGURE 5. SIM CARD INSTALLATION......................................................................................... 13
FIGURE 6. BACKUP BATTERY INSTALL ATION .............................................................................13
FIGURE 7. SWITCH AND ON/OFF POSITION .............................................................................14
FIGURE 8. GPS ANTENNA OF GV300 ........................................................................................14
FIGURE 9. TYPICAL POWER CONNECTION ............................................................................... 15
FIGURE 10. TYPICAL IGNITION DETECTION ................................................................................16
FIGURE 11. TYPICAL DIGITAL INPUT CONNECTION ....................................................................17
FIGURE 12. TYPICAL ANALOG INPUT CONNECTION...................................................................17
FIGURE 13. DIGITAL OUTPUT INTERNAL DRIVE CIRCUIT............................................................18
FIGURE 14. TYPICAL CONNECTION WITH RELAY ........................................................................18
FIGURE 15. TYPICAL CONNECTION WITH LED............................................................................19
FIGURE 16. GV300 LED ON THE CASE ........................................................................................20
FIGURE 17. TYPICAL CONNECTION WITH RS232 PORT ..............................................................21
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0. Revision History
Revision Date Author Description of change
1.00 2014-11-17 Super Zhao Initial
1.01 2015-04-01 Lizzy Li Updated the format of the document.
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1. Introduction
The GV300 is a powerful GPS locator designed for vehicle or asset tracking. It has superior
receiver sensitivity, fast TTFF (Time to First Fix) and supports quad band GSM frequencies
GSM850/GSM900/DCS/PCS. Its location can be monitored in real time or periodically tracked by
a backend server or other specified terminals. The GV300 has multiple input/output interfaces
that can be used for monitoring or controlling external devices. Based on the integrated @Track
protocol, the GV300 can communicate with a backend server through the GPRS/GSM network to
transfer reports of emergency, geo-fence boundary crossings, low backup battery and scheduled
GPS position as well as many other useful functions. Users can also use GV300 to monitor the
status of a vehicle and control the vehicle by its external relay output. System integrators can
easily set up their tracking systems based on the full-featured @Track protocol.
1.1 Reference
Table 1. GV300 Protocol Reference
SN Document name Remark
[1] GV300 @Track Air Interface Protocol
The air protocol interface between
GV300 and backend server.
1.2 Terms and Abbreviations
Table 2. Terms and Abbreviations
Abbreviation Description
AGND Analog Ground
AIN Analog Input
DIN Digital Input
DOUT Digital Output
GND Ground
MIC Microphone
RXD Receive Data
TXD Transmit Data
SPKN Speaker Negative
SPKP Speaker Positive
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2. Product Overview
2.1. Check Parts List
Before starting, check whether all the following items have been included with your GV300. If
anything is missing, please contact your supplier.
Figure 1. Appearance of GV300
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2.2. Parts List
Table 3. Parts List
Name Picture
GV300 Locator 80*49*26 mm
User Cable
GPS Antenna (Optional)
DATA_CABLE_M (Optional)
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2.3. Interface Definition
The GV300 has a 16 PIN interface connector which contains the connections for power, I/O,
RS232, microphone, speaker, etc. The sequence and definition of the 16PIN connector are shown
in the following figure:
Figure 2. The 16 PIN Connector on the GV300
Table 4. Description of 16 PIN Connections
Index Description Comment
1 MICP Single end, 2-2.2k microphone, internal bias
2 AGND Analog ground
3 IGN Ignition input, positive trigger
4 RXD UART RXD, RS232
5 TXD UART TXD, RS232
6 GND Power and digital ground
7 OUT3 Open drain, 150 mA max
8 OUT2 Open drain, 150 mA max
9 EARP Differential output, 32 ohm 1/4w speaker
10 EARN
11 PWR External DC power input, 8-32V
12 IN2 Digital input, negative trigger
13 IN1 Digital input, negative trigger
14 OUT1 Open drain, 150 mA max ,with latch circuit
15 AD1/IN3 Multifunction input, analog or digital input
0-16V
16 AD2 Analog input 0.3-16V
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2.4. GV300 User Cable Color
Table 5. GV300 User Cable Color Definition
Definition Color PIN
No Cable PIN
No Color Definition
OUT2 Yellow 8 16 Brown/White AD2
OUT3 Brown 7 15 Green AD1/IN3
GND Black 6 14 Blue OUT1
TXD White/Black 5 13 Orange IN1
RXD Pink 4 12 Orange/Black IN2
IGN White 3 11 Red PWR
AGND Gray/Black 2 10 Purple/White EARN
MICP Gray 1 9 Purple EARP
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3. Get Started
3.1. Open the Case
Figure 3. Open the Case
Insert the triangular-pry-opener into the gap of the case as shown above, and push the opener
up until the case is unsnapped.
3.2. Close the Case
Figure 4. Close the Case
Place the cover on the bottom in the position as shown in the figure above. Slide the cover
against the direction of the arrow until it snaps.
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3.3. Install a SIM Card
Open the case and ensure the unit is not powered (unplug the 16Pin cable and switch the
internal battery to the OFF position). Slide the holder right to open the SIM card holder. Insert
the SIM card into the holder as shown below with the gold-colored contact area facing down.
Take care to align the cut mark. Close the SIM card holder. Close the case.
Figure 5. SIM Card Installation
3.4. Install the Internal Backup Battery
GV300 has an internal backup Li-ion battery.
Figure 6. Backup Battery Installation
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3.5. Switch on the Backup Battery
To use the GV300 backup battery, the switch must be in the ON position. The switch on the case
and the ON/OFF position are shown below.
Figure 7. Switch and ON/OFF Position
Note:
1. The switch must be in the “OFF” position when the GV300 is shipped on an aircraft.
2. When the switch is in the “OFF” position, the battery cannot be charged or discharged.
3.6. Install the External GPS Antenna (Optional)
There is a SMA GPS antenna connector on GV300. The GV300 will automatically detect and use
an external antenna when connected.
Figure 8. GPS Antenna of GV300
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3.6.1. GPS Antenna Specification
Table 6. GPS Antenna Specification
GPS antenna Specification
Frequency 1575.42 MHz
Bandwidth >5 MHz
Beam width >120 deg
Supply voltage 2.7V-3.3V
Polarization RHCP
Gain Passive: 0 dBi min
Active: 15 dB
Impedance 50Ω
VSWR <2
Noise figure <3
3.7. Power Connection
PWR (PIN11)/GND (PIN6) is the power input pin. The input voltage range for this device is from
8V to 32V. The device is designed to be installed in vehicles that operate on 12V or 24V systems
without the need for external transformers.
Figure 9. Typical Power Connection
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3.8. Ignition Detection
Table 7. Electrical Characteristics of Ignition Detection
Logical status Electrical characteristics
Active 5.0V to 32V
Inactive 0V to 3V or open
Figure 10. Typical Ignition Detection
IGN (Pin3) is used for ignition detection. It is strongly recommended to connect this pin to
ignition key “RUN” position as shown above.
An alternative to connecting to the ignition switch is to find a non-permanent power source that
is only available when the vehicle is running, for example, the power source for the FM radio.
IGN signal can be configured to start transmitting information to the backend server when
ignition is on, and enter the power saving mode when ignition is off.
3.9. Digital Inputs
There are three general purpose digital inputs on GV300. They are all negative triggers.
Table 8. Electrical Characteristics of the Digital Inputs
Logical status Electrical characteristics
Active 0V to 0.8V
Inactive Open
The following diagram shows the recommended connection of a digital input.
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Figure 11. Typical Digital Input Connection
3.10. Analog Inputs
There are two analog inputs on GV300, and the analog input voltage range is from 0 to 16V. The
following diagram shows the recommended connection.
Figure 12. Typical Analog Input Connection
Note:
PIN 15 is a multifunction pin: it can be configured as a digital input or an analog input.
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3.11. Digital Outputs
There are three digital outputs on GV300. All are of open drain type and the maximum drain
current is 150 mA. Each output has the built-in over current PTC resettable fuse.
Figure 13. Digital Output Internal Drive Circuit
Table 9. Electrical Characteristics of Digital Outputs
Logical status Electrical characteristics
Enable <1.5V @150 mA
Disable Open drain
Figure 14. Typical Connection with Relay
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Figure 15. Typical Connection with LED
Note:
1. OUT1 will latch the output state during reset.
2. Many modern relays come with a flyback diode pre-installed internal to the relay itself. If the
relay has this diode, ensure the relay polarity is properly connected. If this diode is not internal, it
should be added externally. A common diode such as a 1N4004 will work in most circumstances.
3.12. Device Status LED
Table 10. Definition of Device Status and LED
LED Device status LED status
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Figure 16. GV300 LED on the Case
Note:
1. GSM LED cannot be configured.
2. GPS LED and PWR LED can be configured to turn off after a period of time by using the
configuration tool.
3. Fast flashing is about 60 ms ON/780 ms OFF.
4. Slow flashing is about 60 ms ON/1940 ms OFF.
GSM
(Note 1)
Device is searching GSM network. Fast flashing
(Note 3)
Device has registered to GSM network. Slow flashing
(Note 4)
SIM card needs pin code to unlock. ON
GPS
(Note 2)
GPS chip is powered off. OFF
GPS sends no data or data format error occurs. Slow flashing
GPS chip is searching GPS info. Fast flashing
GPS chip has gotten GPS info. ON
PWR
(Note 2)
No external power and internal battery voltage is
lower than 3.35V.
OFF
No external power and internal battery voltage is
below 3.5V.
Slow flashing
External power in and internal battery is charging. Fast flashing
External power in and internal battery is fully charged. ON
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