Queclink GV300CAU Series User manual

GV300CAU Series User Manual
GV300CAU Series User Manual
GSM/GPRS/WCDMA/LTE Cat1/GNSS Tracker
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GV300CAU Series User Manual
Document Title GV300CAU Series User Manual
Version 1.01
Date 2020-09-02
Status Released
Document Control ID QSZTRACGV300CUM0101
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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Copyright © Queclink Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd. 2020
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Contents
0. Revision History.............................................................................................................................1
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................2
1.1. GV300CAU Series Products ......................................................................................................2
1.2. Reference.............................................................................................................................2
1.3. Terms and Abbreviations.....................................................................................................3
2. Product Overview..........................................................................................................................4
2.1. Product Appearance............................................................................................................4
2.2. LED Description ...................................................................................................................4
2.3. Parts List ..............................................................................................................................5
3. Interface Definition .......................................................................................................................6
4. GV300CAU Series Device Cable Color ................................................................................................ 8
5. Getting Started ..............................................................................................................................9
5.1. Opening and Closing the Case .............................................................................................9
5.2. Installing a SIM Card............................................................................................................9
5.3. Installing the Internal Backup Battery ...............................................................................10
5.4. Switching on the Backup Battery.......................................................................................10
5.5. Installation of the External GPS Antenna (Optional) .........................................................10
5.6. Power Supply Connection .................................................................................................11
5.7. Ignition Detection..............................................................................................................11
5.8. Digital Inputs .....................................................................................................................11
5.9. Analog Input/Digital out....................................................................................................12
5.10. Digital Outputs.................................................................................................................12
5.11. Serial Port/UART Interface ..............................................................................................14
6. Installation Precautions...............................................................................................................15
7. Troubleshooting and Safety Info .................................................................................................16
7.1. Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................16
7.2. Safety Info..........................................................................................................................16
8. Appendix: Supported Accessories ...............................................................................................17
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0. Revision History
Version Date Author Description of Change
1.00 2020-06-20 Arry Wang Initial
1.01 2020-09-02 Arry Wang Modify interface definition description
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1. Introduction
The GV300CAU Series are compact GPS trackers designed for a wide variety of vehicle
tracking applications. It has multiple I/O interfaces that can be used for monitoring or
controlling external devices. The GV300CAU Series supports various bands of LTE CAT1/
WCDMA/GSM used by Latin America and Middle East cellular operators. The built-in GPS
receiver has superior sensitivity and fast initial positioning. Its built-in 3-axis accelerometer
allows motion detection and sophisticated power management algorithms extend battery
life. System integration is straightforward as complete documentation is provided for the full
featured @Track protocol. The @Track protocol supports a wide variety of reports including
emergency alarm, Geo-fence boundary crossings, external power supply monitoring and
position reports.
1.1. GV300CAU Series Products
Table 1.GV300CAU Series Products
Model No. Region Technology Operating Band (MHz)
GV300CAU Latin America LTE CAT1/WCDMA
/GSM
LTE FDD: B2/B4/B5/B7
WCDMA: B2/B5
GSM: 850/1900 MHz
GV300CEC Middle East LTE CAT1/WCDMA
/GSM
LTE FDD: B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28A
WCDMA: B1/B8
GSM: 900/1800 MHz
1.2. Reference
Table 2.GV300CAU Series Protocol Reference
SN Document Name Remark
[1] GV300CAU Series @Track Air
Interface Protocol
The air interface protocol between
GV300CAU and backend server.
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1.3. Terms and Abbreviations
Table 3.GV300CAU Series 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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Bluetooth
The device role of Bluetooth could be Master and Slave. When the device role is Slave, the device will
provide below services:device information service,battery information service,virtual serial port
service.Other devices can read or use these services after connecting devices. When the device role is
Master, the device will provide below services: the others devices can read or related information of the
designated Bluetooth devices. After reading the data, the server can be reported to the server by the
corresponding message.
The device's FCC ID: YQD-GV300CAU
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2. Product Overview
2.1. Product Appearance
Figure 1.GV300CAU Series Products View
2.2. LED Description
Figure 2.GV300CAU Series LEDs
There are three LEDs onGV300CAU Series. For details, please seethetable below.
Table 4.GV300CAU Series LED Description
LED Device Status LED Status
CEL
(Note 1)
Device is searching CEL network. Fast flashing
Device has registered to CEL network. Slow flashing
SIM card needs PIN 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 signal. Fast flashing
GPS chip has received GPS signal. ON
Upgrading the device firmware over the air Fast flashing
PWR
(Note 2)
No external power and internal battery voltage is not lower than
3.65V.
OFF
No external power and internal battery voltage is below 3.65V. Slow flashing
External power in and internal battery is charging. Fast flashing
T
he external power is connected and the battery is not in the
charging state.
ON
Upgrading the device firmware via Manage Tool Fast flashing
Note:
1. CEL LED cannot be configured
2. GPS LED and PWR LED can be configured to turn off by using the Manage Tool.
3. Fast flashing: About 100ms ON/200ms OFF
16-pin Connector
External GPS Antenna Connector
LEDs
Internal Battery Switch
USB Interface
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4. Slow flashing: About 200ms ON/1000ms OFF
2.3. Parts List
Before starting, check whether all the following items have been included with your
GV300CAU.If anything is missing, please contact your supplier.
Table 5.GV300CAU Series Parts List
Name Picture Description
GV300CAU Locator
80*49*26 mm
GSM/GPRS/WCDMA/LTE Cat1/GNSS
tracker
User Cable GV300CAU Series standard cable
GPS Antenna
(Optional) External GPS Antenna
DATA_CABLE_M
(Optional)
USB Data Cable, which can be used for
firmware upgrade and configuration
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3. Interface Definition
The GV300CAU has a 16-pin interface connector which contains the connections for power, I/
O, RS232, MIC, etc. The sequence and definition of the 16-pin connector are shown in the
following figure:
Figure 3.The 16-pin Connector onthe GV300CAU
Series Table 6.Description of 16-pinConnections
Pin No. Pin Name Function Description
1 MICP MIC positive input
2 MICN MIC negative input
3 IGN Ignition detection input, positive trigger
4 RXD The RXD_RS232
5 TXD The TXD_RS232
6 GND Power and digital ground
7 ADIN3/OUT3 One special I/O can be configured as a 0-32V analog input or an
open drain output with 150 mA max drive current
8 OUT2 Open drain output2, 150mA max drive current
9 SPKN Speaker negative output
10 SPKP Speaker positive output
11 PWR External DC power input, 8-32V
12 IN2 Digital input2, negative trigger
13 IN1 Digital input1, negative trigger
14 OUT1 Open drain output1, 150mA max drive current, with latch circuit
15 ADIN1/IN3 Analog input1 (0-32V) or digital input 3, negative trigger
16 ADIN2 Analog input2 (0-32V)
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4. GV300CAU Series Device Cable Color
Table 7.GV300CAU Series Cable Color Definition
Definition Color PIN
No. Cable PIN No. Color Definition
OUT2 Yellow 8 16 Brown/White ADIN2
ADIN3/ O U T 3 Brown 7 15 Green ADIN1/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
MICN Gray/Black 2 10 Purple/White SPKP
MICP Gray 1 9 Purple SPKN
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5. Getting Started
5.1. Opening and Closing the Case
Figure 4. Opening and Closing the Case
To open: Insert the opener into the gap of the case as shown above, and push the opener up
until the case is unsnapped.
To close: Place the cover on the bottom at the position as shown above. Slide the cover against
the direction of the arrow until it snaps.
5.2. Installing a SIM Card
Install the SIM card into the holder when power is off as shown below (unplug the 16-pin cable
and switch the internal battery to OFF position). Take care to align the cut mark. Close the card
holder and then close the case.
Figure 5. SIM Card Installation
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5.3. Installing the Internal Backup Battery
GV300CAU has aninternal backup Li-ion battery.
Figure 6. Backup Battery Installation
5.4. Switching on the Backup Battery
To use the GV300CAU Series backup battery, theswitch must beat the ONposition. The switch
and the ON/OFF position are shown as below.
Figure 7. Switch and ON/OFF Position
Note:
1. The switch must beat the “OFF” position when theGV300CAU series is shipped on an aircraft.
2. When the switch is at the “OFF” position, the battery cannot be charged nor be discharged.
5.5. Installation of the External GPSAntenna (Optional)
There is an SMA GPS antenna connector onGV300CAU Series.The GV300CAU Series will
automatically detect and use the external antenna when itis connected.
Figure 8.External GPS Antenna ofGV300CAU Series
Internal Battery Switch
External GPS Antenna Connector
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5.6. Power Supply Connection
PWR (pin 11)/GND (pin 6) are the power input pins. 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
5.7. Ignition Detection
IGN (pin 3) is used for ignition detection. It is recommended to connect this pin to the “RUN”
position of the vehicle ignition switch as shown below.
An alternative to connect 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 transmit information to the backend server when ignition is on
and enter the power saving mode when ignition is off.
Table 8. Electrical Characteristics of Ignition Detection
Logical State Electrical Characteristics
Active 5.0V to 32V
Inactive 0V to 3V or open loop
Figure 10. Typical Ignition Detection Connection
5.8. Digital Inputs
There are three general purpose digital inputs on GV300CAU. They all are negative triggers.
Table 9.Electrical Characteristics of the Digital Inputs
Logical State Electrical Characteristics
Active 0V to 1.2V
Inactive Open loop
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The following picture shows the recommended connection of a digital input.
Figure 11. Digital Input Connection
5.9. Analog Input/Digital Output
This is a special I/O can be configured as a 0-32V analog input or an open drain output with
150mA max drive current.
Figure 12. Analog Input or Digital out Connection
5.10. Digital Outputs
There are three digital outputs on GV300CAU. All are of open drain
e
type and the maximum
drain current is 150 mA. Each output has a built-inover current PTC resettable fuse.
Figure 13. Digital Output Internal Drive Circuit
Table 10. Electrical Characteristics of Digital Outputs
Logical State Electrical Characteristics
Enable <1.5V @150 mA
Disable Open drain
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Figure 14. Typical Connection with a Relay
Figure 15. Typical Connection with a LED
Note: OUT1 will latch the output state during reset.
Warning: Many modern relays come with a flyback diode pre-installed internal to the relay itself.
If the relay has this diode, insure the relay polarity connected is properly used. If this diode is not
internal, it should be added externally. A common diode such as a 1N4004 will work in most
circumstances.
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5.11. Serial Port/UART Interface
There are two lines dedicated to the Serial Port/UART interface (TXD/RXD). TXD/RXD is standard
RS232 signal.
Figure 16. Connection with RS232 Port
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6. Installation Precautions
Firmly install the device to a reliable surface to prevent falling off.
Make the side with antenna face sky to have better signal reception.
Do not install the device under metal surface or in enclosed environments having difficulty in
getting GPS and network signal.
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7. Troubleshooting and Safety Info
7.1. Troubleshooting
Table 11. GV300CAU Series Troubleshooting List
Problem Possible Reason Solution
After the device is turned
on, the CEL LED always
flashes quickly.
The signal is too weak. The
device isn’t registered to the
network.
Move the device to a place
with good network coverage.
Messages can’t be
reported to the backend
server by network.
APN is not right. 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 server is an
identified address in the
internet.
There is no response from
UART when the device is
configured by using UART.
The port is not ready or the device
is not powered on.
Please check the port and the
device to ensure they are
working properly.
The device can’t get GPS
fix. The GPS signal is weak.
Move the device to a place
under open sky.
It is better to make the side
with antenna face the sky.
7.2. Safety Info
Do not disassemble the device by yourself.
Do not put the device in the overheated or too humid place, and avoid exposure to direct
sunlight. Too high temperature will damage the device or even cause battery explosion.
Do not use the device on the airplane or near medical equipment.
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8. Appendix: Supported Accessories
DATA_CABLE_M
1-Wire temperature sensor
Relay with socket
RS232 Camera
Antenna_GPS_SMA_3M
UFS300
Garmin
RFID reader (DR102)
DUT-E
RF 433MHz accessories (WRT100, WTH100, WTS100)
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FCC Statement：
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
FCC&ISED Label Instructions: If using a permanently affixed label, the modular transmitter must be
labeled with its own FCC or ISED identification number, and, if the FCC or IESD identification number is not
visible when the module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the device into which the module
is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed module. This exterior label can use wording such as
the following: “Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID:XMR201805EC21AU,IC:10224A-20198EC21AU” Any similar
wording that expresses the same meaning may be used. The Grantee may either provide such a label, an
example of which must be included in the application for equipment authorization, or, must provide adequate
instructions along with the module which explain this requirement.