SIM868 Series_GNSS
_Application Note
GPRS Module
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SIM868 Series_GNSS_Application Note_V1.02
SIM868 Series_GNSS_Application Note
1.02
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About Document
Version History
Version Date
V1.00
V1.01
V1.02
2017-01-03
2019-07-25
2020-06-15
Scope
Owner
Xiping.li
Zhao.wang
Fumei.zeng
What is new
New version
Add AT+CGNSINFIX
Change the style
This document presents the AT command of GNSS function and application examples. The document can
apply to SIM868 module witch hardware release version is V2.01 and above and the software release
version is 1418B03SIM868M32 and later.
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Contents
About Document .................................................................................................................... 3
Version History ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Scope .................................................................................................................................................... 3
Contents ................................................................................................................................. 4
Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 6
1
1.1 Purpose of the document ............................................................................................................ 6
1.2 Related documents ..................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Conventions and abbreviations ................................................................................................... 6
2 AT Command ................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 AT+CGNSPWR GNSS power control ....................................................................................... 8
2.2 AT+CGNSSEQ Define the last NMEA sentence that parsed .................................................. 9
2.3 AT+CGNSINF GNSS navigation information parsed from NMEA sentences ......................... 11
2.4 AT+CGNSINFIX Fix parameters of GNSS navigation information statement ......................... 12
2.5 AT+CGNSURC GNSS navigation, GEO-fences and speed alarm URC report .................... 13
2.6 AT+CGNSCMD Send command to GNSS ............................................................................. 14
2.7 AT+CGNSTST Send NMEA data to AT UART ........................................................................ 15
2.8 AT+CGNSDEL Check EPO file property ................................................................................ 15
2.9 AT+CGNSDEL Delete EPO file .............................................................................................. 16
2.10 AT+CGNSIPR Configure UART2 baud rate ........................................................................... 17
2.11 AT+CGNSAID Send EPO file to GNSS engine ...................................................................... 17
2.12 AT+CRFLOC Give reference location to GNSS engine .......................................................... 18
2.13 AT+CGNSVER Query GNSS version ..................................................................................... 19
2.14 AT+CGNSSAV Save http data to EPO file .............................................................................. 19
3 CME Error Code ............................................................................................................ 20
4 AT Commands Examples ............................................................................................. 21
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Tables and Figures
Figure 1-1 SIM868 System connection .............................................................................. 6
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1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose of the document
SIM868 module combines GNSS technology for satellite navigation. Featuring an industry-standard
interface and GNSS function, it allows variable assets to be tracked seamlessly at any location and anytime
with signal coverage.
GNSS application provides a method to interact with a GNSS module.
Figure 1-1 SIM868 System connection
1) For hardware design, please refer to SIM868_Hardware_Design_V1.02 "All-in-one mode".
1.2 Related documents
1.3 Conventions and abbreviations
Abbreviation
APN
Description
Access Point Name
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URC
FTP
GGA
GLL
GNSS
GPS
AGPS
DGPS
GPRS
GSA
GSV
HPA
VPA
GEO-Fence
HDOP
HTTP
NMEA
PDOP
PDP
RMC
VDOP
VTG
ZDA
EPO
Unsolicited Result Code
File Transfer Protocol
Global Positioning System Fixed Data
Geographic Position - Latitude/Longitude
Global Navigation Satellite System
Global Positioning System
Assisted GPS
Differential Global Positioning System
General Packet Radio Service
GNSS DOP and Active Satellites
GNSS Satellites in View
Horizontal Position Accuracy
Vertical Position Accuracy
A geographic area
Horizontal Dilution of Precision
Hypertext Transfer Protocol
National Marine Electronics Association
Position Dilution of Precision
Packet Data Protocol
Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data
Vertical Dilution of Precision
Course Over Ground and Ground Speed
Time & Date
Extended Prediction Orbit
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2 AT Command
SIM868 module provides GNSS AT command sets as below.
Command
AT+CGNSPWR
AT+CGNSSEQ
AT+CGNSINF
AT+CGNSINFIX
AT+CGNSURC
AT+CGNSCMD
AT+CGNSTST
AT+CGNSCHK
AT+CGNSDEL
AT+CGNSIPR
AT+CGNSAID
AT+CRFLOC
AT+CGNSVER
Description
GNSS power control
Define the last NMEA sentence that parsed
GNSS navigation information parsed from NMEA sentences
Fix parameters of GNSS navigation information statement
GNSS navigation, GEO-fence and speed alarm URC report control
Send command to GNSS
Send NMEA data to AT UART
Check EPO file property
Delete EPO file
Configure UART2 baud rate
Send EPO file to GNSS engine
Give reference location to GNSS engine
Query GNSS version
2.1 AT+CGNSPWR GNSS power control
AT+CGNSPWR GNSS power control
Test Command
AT+CGNSPWR=?
Read Command
AT+CGNSPWR?
Write Command
AT+CGNSPWR=
Response
+CGNSPWR: (list of supported s )
OK
Response
TA returns the current status of GNSS Power supply.
+CGNSPWR:
OK
Response
GNSS POWER CONTROL ON/OFF
OK
or
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