GL53MG User Manual GL53MG User Manual EGPRS/LTE Cat-M1/LTE Cat-NB2/GNSS Tracker TRACGL53MGUM001 Version: 1.00 TRACGL53MGUM001 0 GL53MG User Manual Document Title GL53MG User Manual Version 1.00 Date Status 2021-02-07 Release Document Control ID TRACGL53MGUM001 General Notes Copyright 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 customers possession. Furthermore, system validation of this product designed by Queclink within a larger electronic system remains the responsibility of the customer or the customers system integrator. All specifications supplied herein are subject to change. This document contains proprietary technical information which is the property of Queclink Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd. The copying of this document, distribution to others, and communication of the contents thereof, are forbidden without express authority. Offenders are liable to the payment of damages. All rights are reserved in the event of a patent grant or registration of a utility model or design. All specifications supplied herein are subject to change without notice at any time. TRACGL53MGUM001 1 Queclink Confidential GL53MG User Manual Contents Contents ................................................................................................................................... 2 Table Index ............................................................................................................................... 3 Figure Index ............................................................................................................................. 4 0. Revision History ................................................................................................................... 5 1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 6 1.1. Reference .................................................................................................................. 6 2. Product Overview ................................................................................................................ 7 2.1. Appearance ............................................................................................................... 7 2.2. Parts List .................................................................................................................... 8 3. Getting Started ..................................................................................................................... 9 3.1. Install a SIM Card ...................................................................................................... 9 3.2. Switch On the Device .............................................................................................. 10 3.3. UART Interface ........................................................................................................ 11 3.4. USB Interface .......................................................................................................... 12 3.5. Indicator Light .......................................................................................................... 12 4. Troubleshooting and Safety Information ............................................................................ 14 4.1. Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 14 4.2. Safety Information ................................................................................................... 14 TRACGL53MGUM001 2 Queclink Confidential GL53MG User Manual Table Index Table 1: Protocol Reference .................................................................................................... 6 Table 2: Parts List .................................................................................................................... 8 Table 3: Definition of Device Status and LED Status ............................................................ 13 TRACGL53MGUM001 3 Queclink Confidential GL53MG User Manual Figure Index Figure 1: Appearance of GL53MG .......................................................................................... 7 Figure 2: GL53MG LEDs ....................................................................................................... 12 TRACGL53MGUM001 4 Queclink Confidential GL53MG User Manual 0. Revision History Version 1.00 Date 2021-06-30 Author Wokky Lin Description of Change Initial TRACGL53MGUM001 5 Queclink Confidential GL53MG User Manual 1. Introduction GL53MG is a waterproof GNSS tracker powered by internal battery. The device is ideal for lot management and other tracking applications. Its built-in Bluetooth can be used for data transmission. It supports LTE Cat M1/NB2 network. 1.1. Reference SN Document Name
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GL53MG @Track Air Protocol Interface Remark The air protocol GL53MG and backend server. interface between Table 1: Protocol Reference TRACGL53MGUM001 6 Queclink Confidential GL53MG User Manual 2. Product Overview 2.1. Appearance Status LED GPS LED Power Key Button Figure 1: Appearance of GL53MG TRACGL53MGUM001 7 Queclink Confidential GL53MG User Manual 2.2. Parts List Name GL53MG Tracker Picture 64.6mm*51.0mm*20.9mm Double-sided Adhesive Sheet (for mounting the device) GL53MG UART Cable 0.5M (Optional) GL53MG USB Cable 0.5M (Optional) Table 2: Parts List TRACGL53MGUM001 8 Queclink Confidential GL53MG User Manual 3. Getting Started 3.1. Install a SIM Card Step 1: Remove the top cover. Step 2: Put the SIM card into the SIM card holder. Press down on the SIM card slightly to make it slide into the slot. Step 3: Place the top cover on the bottom cover. Make sure that the seal ring is in place. TRACGL53MGUM001 9 Queclink Confidential GL53MG User Manual Step 4: Turn over the device and tighten the screws with screw cushion until there is no gap between two covers. 3.2. Turn On/ Off the Device There are two methods to turn on GL53MG:
Method One: Switch the battery on. Switch ON Battery Method Two: Long press the power key button for more than 3 seconds if battery is already on and device is off. TRACGL53MGUM001 10 Queclink Confidential GL53MG User Manual Power Key Button To turn off (<Function Key Mode> needs to be set to 1), long press the power key button for more than 3s. 3.3. UART Interface There is a UART interface on GL53MG used to connect to GL53MG UART Cable 0.5M. UART is used for configuration. The UART interface and USB interface use the same physical interface. TRACGL53MGUM001 11 Queclink Confidential GL53MG User Manual 3.4. USB Interface GL53MG has one USB interface which uses the same physical interface as UART interface. It is used for firmware download and MCU firmware download. 3.5. Indicator Light Status LED GPS LED Figure 2: GL53MG LEDs LED Device Status LED Status TRACGL53MGUM001 12 Queclink Confidential GL53MG User Manual Status LED
(Green) The device is searching for network. Fast flashing The device has been registered on network. Slow flashing SIM is locked by PIN. The device is not registered on network. Solid on Solid off GPS LED
(Blue) The button is pressed to check the device status. GPS is in the process of position fixing. Solid on (indicating the device is working) Fast flashing GPS is on and GPS gets fix information. Slow flashing GPS is off. Solid off Table 3: Definition of Device Status and LED Status Note:
Fast flashing: 60ms on/780ms off. Slow flashing: 60ms on/1940ms off. The LEDs will be on about 5 minutes after power on. After that, they will always be off. TRACGL53MGUM001 13 Queclink Confidential GL53MG User Manual 4. Troubleshooting and Safety Information 4.1. Troubleshooting Trouble Possible Reason Solution After the device is turned the Status LED on, always flashes quickly. The signal is too weak. The device isnt registered to the network. Please move the device to a place with good network coverage. Messages cannot be reported to the backend server over the network. is no response There the from UART when device is configured by using UART. APN is not right. The IP address or port of the backend server is wrong. The port is not ready or the device is not powered on. The device cannot get GNSS fix. The GNSS signal is weak. Ask the network operator for the right APN. Make sure the IP address for the backend server is an the identified address internet. in Please check the port and the device to ensure they are working properly. Move the device to a place under open sky. It is better to make the side with antenna face the sky. 4.2. Safety Information Please do not disassemble the device by yourself. Please do not put the device in an 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 GL53MG on an airplane or near medical equipment. TRACGL53MGUM001 14 Queclink Confidential 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: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the users authority to operate the equipment. 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 This equipment generates protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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
- This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.