Simcom 0809182008007 GPS Locator User Manual GL100 0927

Shanghai Simcom Ltd. GPS Locator GL100 0927

User Manual

GL100 User Manual 0 GL100 A-GPS Locator User Manual
GL100 User Manual 1 CONTENTS 1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 2 2 Main Functions............................................................................................................... 3 2.1 A-GPS Scenario...............................................................................................................3 2.2 Alarm Scenario.................................................................................................................3 3 Parameters..................................................................................................................... 4 4 GL100 Start-up............................................................................................................... 5 4.1 Accessories.......................................................................................................................5 4.2 Charging the battery........................................................................................................5 4.3 Install SIM Card................................................................................................................5 5 Product Overview........................................................................................................... 6 5.1 Appearance.......................................................................................................................6 5.2 Button/MINI USB interface Description ........................................................................6 5.3 Two three-color LEDs Description.................................................................................7 6 GL100 Manager Setup Wizard....................................................................................... 8 7 Device Operation ......................................................................................................... 10 7.1 Turn on/ Turn off.............................................................................................................10 7.2 Select Operating Mode .................................................................................................10 8 Displaying the location on map .................................................................................... 11 9 Troubleshooting and Safety info................................................................................... 12
GL100 User Manual 2 Section 15.19 Labelling requirements 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. Section 15.21 Information to user Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment Section 15.105 (b) 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. SAR INFORMATION The SAR limit of USA (FCC) is 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. Device types GL100 (FCC ID: UDV-0809182008007) has also been tested against this SAR limit. The highest SAR value reported under this standard during product certification for use at the ear is N/A W/kg and when properly worn on the body is 0.468 W/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.
GL100 User Manual 3 1 Introduction GL100 is a powerful A-GPS Locator with mini size, light weight, anti-water and superior sensitive receiving ability, fast TTFF which works on GSM frequencies 850/900/1800/1900. GL100 is designed for many applications such as pets or human body, the specific target to be tracked, the management for specific purpose and target. 2 Main Functions • A-GPS Position • Fixed time reporting • Emergency Alarm • Geo-fencing Alarm • Remote Control Alarm • Lower power Alarm 2.1 A-GPS Scenario • TTFF(Time To First Fix) If the device is used in A-GPS network, the TTFF will less than 12 seconds. The TTFF of the GPS (no A-GPS network) is 42 seconds (average). • Track The monitor center can inquire the device to send back the location information. And the device can send its location initiatively or periodically. 2.2 Alarm Scenario • Geo-fencing alarm The device provides Geo-fence features that can be used for territory management, prohibited locations, and more. The device will automatically send alarm message to the monitor center if the person carrying it enters and/or leaves the predefined areas. • Remote control alarm The monitor center requires the device to send back its location periodically (e.g. pre-set 1 minute), if the device can not send back its location, the device will considered to be in abnormal status.
GL100 User Manual 4 • Low power alarm The message of low power notification will be sent before the battery dies out. 3 Parameters Technical Specifications Quad-Band:GSM850/900/1800/1900MHz Compliant to GSM phase 2/2+ - Class 4 (2W @ 900MHz) - Class 1 (1W @ 1800/1900MHz Max out RF power: 33.0dBm±2dBm Dynamic input range: -15 ~ -102dBm Receiving delicacy: Class П RBER≤2％（-102dBm） Stability of frequency: Superior to 2.5ppm Max frequency error: ±0.1ppm RMS Phase error: ≤5deg GPS Chipset: SiRF Star III Frequency: L1, 1575.42 MHz Channels: 20 channel all-in-view tracking Reacquisition: 0.1 sec., average Hot start: 1 sec., average Warm start: 38 sec., average Cold start: 42 sec., average Altitude Limit: 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max Velocity Limit: 515 meters/second (1000 knots) max Dimension: 66mm*36mm*20mm Weight: 76g Battery Backup Backup batteries: 1300mAh Batteries standby time: 160 hours Environment Operating temperature range: -10°C to +50°C Storage temperature range: -30°C to + 60°C Relative humidity: 10% to 95% Atmospheric pressure: 86kPa~106kPa Ambient noise: ≤ 60dB (A) Interface Specifications One Mini USB connecter to PC LED indicate: Power / GSM network / GPS 2 keys: Power on/Function
GL100 User Manual 5 4 GL100 Start-up 4.1 Accessories 1．GL100 Locator 2．Mini USB cable 3．AC power adapter 4.2 Charging the battery z Please connect AC power adapter with GL100 for battery charging. z Insert the AC power adapter into the power. z During charging, the red LED 2 is blinking slowly. When the charge is completed, the green LED 2 is lighting. z You can also charge the battery by USB cable which connects GL100 with the PC. z Charging about 3 hours. Note: Before your first time using the GL100, please full charge the battery. 4.3 Install SIM Card z Use a screwdriver to twist the two screws on the side of GL100 z Then remove the screws and SIM cover z Insert the SIM card into the SIM cover according to the direction shown z Finally, take the SIM cover into the SIM slot and tighten screws
GL100 User Manual 6 5 Product Overview 5.1 Appearance 5.2 Button/MINI USB interface Description Button Function description Power Key Turn on / Turn off GL100 Function Key Use this Key to switch the two operating modes: Geofence mode or SOS mode • Geofence mode (default) Press the Key twice within 2 sec. to ON/OFF the Geofence mode. • SOS mode Keep pressing the key for 3 sec. to enter the SOS mode MINI USB interface description Mini USB interface • Plug in the AC power adapter to this interface for charging battery. • By using USB cable to connect GL100 to PC, you can setup its functions from software.
GL100 User Manual 7 5.3 Two three-color LEDs Description There are two three-color LEDs in GL100. Each LED shows red, green and blue 3 colors for indicating different state of GL100. In order to be easier to understand the 6 lights, we call them Red LED 1, Green LED 1, Blue LED 1 and Red LED 2, Green LED 2, Blue LED 2. • Red LED 1 ——Power LED State Meaning Turn on • GL100 is turned on or turned off. • When the GL100 terminal receives the effective protocol commands. • Green LED 1——GSM LED State Meaning Blinking quickly • Not register to a GSM network Blinking slowly • Register to a GSM network Constant lighting • SIM card have PIN lock • Blue LED 1——GPS LED State Meaning Blinking quickly • Search GPS signal and fix location • Red LED 2——Low power & Charging LED State Meaning Constant lighting • The battery power is low Blinking slowly • During charging • Green LED 2——Charging completed LED State Meaning Constant lighting • When battery charging is completed • Blue LED 2——Function Operation LED Operating Mode State Meaning Constant lighting less than 2 sec., and then turned off immediately.• Turn on or turn off the Geofence Mode success. Geofence Mode Constant lighting for 2 sec., and then turned off. • Turn on or turn off the Geofence Mode fail. SOS Mode Constant lighting for 3 sec., and then turned off. • Enter the SOS Mode
GL100 User Manual 8 6 GL100 Manager Setup Wizard 1. Double click“Pl2303 drive.exe” to install USB-Serial driver. 1. Use Mini USB cable to connect GL100 and PC. 2. Turn on GL100. Double click “GL100 Manager.exe”, 3. Set right Com Number and Baud rate. Note: The Com Number must be identical with Prolific USB-to-Serial com port. 4. The main window 1 3 42
GL100 User Manual 9 Illuminate： 1. The zone of function list Display the functions list. If one of the options is selected, the option parameters will be displayed in the right frame. 2. The zone of function setting The zone of function setting is used to set and view the parameters of the function. If you want to download the function parameters, the check box “Enable download this function” should be selected. 3. The state display zone Display the state of operation and suggestion. Include: the serial port open state; the download state; the operation result. You can also get this information by select “Prompt Info”. 4. The zone of operation There are six buttons in the zone of operation (the COM buttons will display if the serial port is error) [COM] ：If you set an error COM port in the startup pop-up window, the com button will display in the zone of operation. You can change the serial port after click it. [Import Config]：Imports the setting from the local configuration. [Export Config]：Exports the parameters from software. Backup the parameters. [Upload]：Read and display the parameters of the terminal. [DownLoad]：Download the parameters to the terminal. Notice: you must select the “Enable Download This Function” selection before you click the “Download” button. [Exit]：Exit the software. Note：For more information, please refer to document “GL100 Manager User Guide”
GL100 User Manual 10 7 Device Operation 7.1 Turn on/ Turn off • Turn on: Press the Power key at least 3 seconds and release to turn on the GL100. At this time, Red LED 1 will light on for 2~3 seconds. Then Green LED 1 starts to blink quickly to search the GSM network. After the GSM network is registered, it turns to be slowly. • Turn off: Press the Power key at least 3 seconds; Red LED 1 will light on for 2~3 seconds and then turn off, it indicates that the GL100 is turned off. 7.2 Select Operating Mode • First, user should configure the GL100 terminal though “GL100 Manager.exe” to realize the A-GPS position, fixed time reporting and SOS alarm functions etc. • Press the Function Key twice within 2 sec. to ON/OFF the Geofence mode. When Geofence mode is ON, GL100 will open GPS module and get position information every fixed “Fix interval”, and then send the gathered position information to remote server every fixed “Send interval”. Note: “Fix interval” and “Send interval” will be preset by users. • Press the key for 3 sec. to enter the SOS mode. Here Blue LED 1 will blink quickly for searching signal and fixing location. When the GPS signal is acquired and location is fixed, the Blue LED 1 will light less than 2 minutes, and turned off. GL100 will send the current position information to remote server immediately. If GL100 can not acquire the GPS signal within in 2 minutes, the Blue LED 1 will be turned off directly.
GL100 User Manual 11 8 Displaying the location on map z When receiving the location information of GL100, you can display the location on map. z Open the IE Browser and input http://maps.google.com to link the Google Map website, enter the Latitude and Longitude information which received, you will see the GL100’s position on the map. As follows:
GL100 User Manual 12 9 Troubleshooting and Safety info z Troubleshooting Trouble Reason Solution The SIM card is not inserted. Please insert the SIM card into GL100. After GL100 is turned on, the RED LED 1 flashes quickly always. The signal is too weak; GL100 can’t register to the network. Please move GL100 into a stronger signal place. z Safety info ¾ Please do not remove the battery when GL100 is charging or it connects with PC. ¾ If GL100 can not be turned off properly, please remove the battery for at least 3 seconds. Put the battery back and then restart the device. ¾ When the device is ringing, please first press the answer button; next bring it to your ear to avoid the ringtone damaging your ear. ¾ 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. ¾ Please do not use GL100 on the airplane or near medical equipment.

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