Queclink QSZTRACGL50MGUM0100 GNSS Tracker User Manual

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GL50MG User Manual
EGPRS/LTE Cat-M1/LTE Cat-NB1/GNSS Tracker
QSZTRACGL50MGUM0100
Version: 1.00

Document Title GL50MG User Manual
Version 1.00
Date 2020-08-25
Status Released
Document Control ID QSZTRACGL50MGUM0100

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.
Copyright
This document contains proprietary technical information which is the property of Queclink. Copying of this document, distribution to others or using or communication of the contents thereof is forbidden without express authority. Offenders are liable to the payment of damages. All rights are reserved in the event of a patent grant or the registration of a utility model or design. All specifications supplied herein are subject to change without notice at any time. Copyright © Queclink Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd. 2020

Revision History

Revision Date Author Description of Change
1.00 2020-08-25 Hey Lin Initial

Introduction

GL50MG is an IP68 waterproof GNSS tracker that features up to 3 years of standby time powered by internal batteries and supports wireless charging. The device is ideal for lot management and other tracking applications that require real-time monitoring on temperature and light. GL50MG supports LTE Cat M1/NB1 network on multiple bands for operation in America, Europe, and Oceania with a fallback to GPRS.
1.1. GL50MG Product
Table 1. GL50MG Product

Model No. Region Technology Operating Band (MHz)
GL50MG Worldwide eMTC/NB-IoT GSM: GSM850/PCS1900 LTE-FDD:

B2/84/B5/B12/B13/826

1.2. Reference
Table 2. GL50MG Protocol Reference

SN Document Name Remark
[1] GL50MG @Track Air Interface Protocol The air interface protocol between

GL50MG and backend server

1.3. Terms and Abbreviations
Table 3. GL50MG Terms and Abbreviations

Abbreviation Description
RDX Receive Data
TXD Transmit Data
GND Ground

 Product Overview

2.1. Product Appearance

Queclink QSZTRACGL50MGUM0100 GNSS Tracker - product

Figure 1. GL50MG Product View

2.2. Key Description
Table 4. GL50MG Key Description

Key Functions| To power on: Long press for more than 3 seconds To check the device status: Press the key for one time
To power off (needs to be configured): Long press for more than 3s after power on
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2.3. LED Description

Queclink QSZTRACGL50MGUM0100 GNSS Tracker - fig1

There are two LEDs on GL50MG. They can work separately and in combination to indicate the status of the device. For the details of when they work separately, please see the table below:
Table 5. GL50MG LED Description (work separately)

LED Event State
Status LED (Green) Searching network Fast flash
The device has been registered on the network Slow flash
SIM is locked by a PIN Solid on
Network modem off Solid off
GPS LED (Blue) GPS is in the process of fixing Fast flash
GPS is on and GPS gets fixed Slow flash
GPS off Solid off

Fast flash: 100ms on/200ms off
Slow flash: 200ms on/1000ms off
Note: The LEDs will be on about 5 minutes after power on. After that, they will always be off. When they work in combination, the details are described as below:
Table 6. GL50MG LED Description (work in combination)

During power on| The STATUS LED will be on for about 5s, and then both the LEDs will flash alternatively.
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When checking the device status| Both the LEDs will be on to indicate the device still works.
During power off| Both the LEDs will flash simultaneously to indicate the device is being powered off.

2.4. Parts List
Table 7. GL50MG Parts List

Name Picture Description
GL50MG Locater ![Queclink QSZTRACGL50MGUM0100 GNSS Tracker -

fig2](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Queclink- QSZTRACGL50MGUM0100-GNSS-Tracker-fig2-550x275.png)| EGPRS/LTE Cat-M 1/LTE Cat- NB1IGNSS Tracker
GL50MG Back Glue| | Used to install GL50MG
GL50MG Data Cable

(Optional)

| | USB data cable which can be used for firmware upgrade and configuration

Interface Definition

GL50MG has an internal 4-pin connector. It can be used to configure the device. The definition of the pins is in the following table.

Queclink QSZTRACGL50MGUM0100 GNSS Tracker - fig4

Table 8. Description of 4-pin Connections

Index Pin Name Description
1 USB 5V Not used
2 RDX MCU UART RDX
3 TXD MCU UART TXD
4 GND Power and digital ground

Getting Started

4.1. Opening and Closing the Case

Queclink QSZTRACGL50MGUM0100 GNSS Tracker - fig5

To open/close the case: Unfasten or tighten the 4 screws at the backside.
4.2. Turning on/off the Device

Queclink QSZTRACGL50MGUM0100 GNSS Tracker - fig6

To turn on: Long press the key for more than 3 seconds.
To turn off (needs to be configured): Long press for more than 3s after power on.

4.3. Installing a SIM Card

Queclink QSZTRACGL50MGUM0100 GNSS Tracker - fig7

Power off the device first and then install the SIM card.

   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 the metal surfaces or in enclosed environments having difficulty in getting GPS and network signals.

Troubleshooting and Safety Info

6.1. Troubleshooting

Table 9. GL50MG Troubleshooting List

Trouble Possible Reason Solution
After the device is turned on, the Status LED always flashes quickly. The
signal is too weak. The device isn’t registered to the network. Please move

the device to a place with good network coverage.
Messages can’t be
reported to the backend server by the 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 a GPS fixed.| The GPS signal is weak.| Move the device to a place under the open sky.
It is better to make the side with the antenna face the sky.

6.2. Safety Info

  • Do not disassemble the device by yourself.
  • Do not put the device in an overheated or too humid place, and avoid exposure to direct sunlight. Too high a temperature will damage the device or even cause a battery explosion.
  • Do not use the device on the airplane or near medical equipment.

Appendix: Supported Accessories

  • GL50MG Data Cable (optional)

Bluetooth
The device role of Bluetooth could be Master and Slave. When the device role is Slave, the device will provide the below services: device information service, battery information service, and 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 the below services: the other devices can read or use the above services after connecting devices, connect the designated device to read the data or related information of the designated Bluetooth devices. After reading the data, the server can be reported to the server by the corresponding message.

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.
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 a minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
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.

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