GSM/GPRS/GPS Tracker GA100 User Manual TRACGA100UM001 Revision: 1.01 http://www.queclink.com sales@queclink.com GA100 User Manual Document Title GA100 User manual Version Date Status 1.01 2011-7-8 Release Document Control ID TRACGA100UM001 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 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. Copyright This document contains proprietary technical information which is the property of Queclink Limited., copying of this document and giving it to others and the using or communication of the contents thereof, are forbidden without express authority. Offenders are liable to the payment of damages. All rights reserved in the event of grant of a patent or the registration of a utility model or design. All specification supplied herein are subject to change without notice at any time. Copyright Queclink Wireless Solutions Ltd. 2011 TRACGA100UM001
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GA100 User Manual Contents Contents ............................................................................................................................................2 0. Revision history ............................................................................................................................3 1. Introduction...................................................................................................................................4 2. Product Overview .........................................................................................................................5 2.1. Appearance..........................................................................................................................5 2.2. Buttons/Mini USB Interface Description ............................................................................5 2.3. LCD Description .................................................................................................................5 3. Getting Started ..............................................................................................................................6 3.1. Parts List..............................................................................................................................6 3.2. Battery Charging .................................................................................................................7 3.3. Install SIM Card..................................................................................................................7 3.4. Install Device Into The Holder............................................................................................7 3.5. Turn on/Turn off..................................................................................................................7 4. Troubleshooting and Safety info ...................................................................................................8 4.1. Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................8 4.2. Safety info ...........................................................................................................................9 TRACGA100UM001
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GA100 User Manual 0. Revision history Revision 1.01 Date 2011-7-12 Author Johnson Jiang Description of change Initial TRACGA100UM001
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GA100 User Manual 1. Introduction GA100 is a powerful GPS locator which is designed for personal tracking. With superior receiving sensitivity, fast TTFF and GSM frequencies 850/900/1800/1900MHz. Its location can be real time or schedule tracked by backend server or specified terminals. Based on the embedded @Track protocol, GA100 can communicate with the backend server through GPRS/GSM network, and transfer reports of emergency, Geo-fencing, device status and scheduled GPS position etc Service provider is easy to setup their tracking platform based on the functional @Track protocol. 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, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC RF Exposure Information and Statement: The SAR limit of USA (FCC) is 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. Device types: GA100(FCC ID: YQD-GA100) has also been tested against this SAR limit. The highest SAR value reported under this standard during product certification for use on the body is 1.420W/kg. This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the handset kept 1.5cm from the body. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, use accessories that maintain a 1.5cm separation distance between the user's body and the back of the handset. The use of belt clips, holsters and similar accessories should not contain metallic components in its assembly. The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, and should be avoided. TRACGA100UM001
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GA100 User Manual 2. Product Overview 2.1. Appearance 2.2. Buttons/Mini USB Interface Description Button /Mini USB Interface Description Power Key Volume Key Care Key Cancel Key Mini USB interface
Turn on GA100
Turn off GA100. (If power key is enabled)
Adjust volume .
Long press it can dial SOS number.
Cancel or disconnect call .
Connect a 5V DC adapter can power GA100 and charge the internal battery
Connect a 3.7V Li-ion or Li-Polymer battery can power GA100
Backend server developer or administrator can use the Data_Cable_M to configure GA100 2.3. LCD Description There are one LCD for Display in GA100, All information will display in it. TRACGA100UM001
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GA100 User Manual 3. Getting Started 3.1. Parts List Name GA100 Locater AC-DC Power Adapter
(Standard accessory) GA100 Data Cable
(Optional accessory) Picture Remark The GSM/GPRS/GPS locator. It is used to charge the internal battery of GA100. It is the USB data cable which can be used for firmware upgrading and configuration.(Please note , it only for backend server developer or administrator ,It is not in delivery list of GA100) TRACGA100UM001
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GA100 User Manual 3.2. Battery Charging
Please connect AC-DC power adapter with GA100.
During charging, the battery animation in LCD will run. When the battery is full charged, Insert the AC-DC power adapter into the power socket. battery animation will stop .
Charging time is about 5 hours. Note: Before the first time using GA100, please full charge the battery. 3.3. Install SIM Card
First, open the battery cover of device..
Then put out battery .
Then insert the SIM card into the slot of SIM card according to the direction shown.
Then put in battery.
Finally, push in battery cover of device . 3.4. Turn on/Turn off
Turn on:
Method 1: Press the Power key at least 3 seconds and release it to turn on GA100. At the same time, LCD will display welcome picture.
Turn off:
Method 1: Press the power key about 3 seconds; LCD will display close picture, it indicates that GA100 is turned off. Please note the end-user can not power off GA100 when the power key is disabled by protocol. TRACGA100UM001
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GA100 User Manual 4. Troubleshooting and Safety info 4.1. Troubleshooting Trouble After GA100 is turned on, LCD display some message. Messages cant be reported to the backend server by GPRS. Unable to power off GA100. No response from UART when configure GA100 through UART Possible Reason The SIM card is not inserted. The signal is too weak;
GA100 cant register to the network. PIN locked The SIM card in GA100 doesnt support GPRS. APN is wrong. Some APN can not visit the internet directly. The IP address or port of the backend server is wrong. The function of power key was disabled by AT+GTSFR. Unable to power off GA100 if charger connected or using external battery. GA100 is in power saving mode. GA100 cant get successful GPS fixing. The GPS signal is weak. Solution Please insert the SIM card into GA100. Please move GA100 into place with good GSM coverage. Using SIM card without SIM-PIN, or unlock SIM-PIN. Try a GPRS supported SIM card. Ask the network operator for the right APN. Make sure the IP address for the backend server is an identified address in the internet. Enable the function of power key by AT+GTFKS. Disconnect charger or external battery, and try again. Remove the Data_Cable_M, and plug it in again. After this operation, GA100 will exit from power saving mode for 10 seconds. Re-try GA100 manager tool again, it will try to wake up device. Please move GA100 to a place with open sky. It is better to let the top surface face to sky. TRACGA100UM001
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GA100 User Manual 4.2. Safety info
Please do not disassemble the device by yourself.
Please do not put the device on the overheating or too humid place, avoid exposure to direct sunlight. Too high temperature will damage the device or even cause the battery explosion.
Please do not use GA100 on the airplane or near medical equipment. TRACGA100UM001
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