SIM868 Series_GNSS 
_Application Note 
GPRS Module   
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SIM868  Series_GNSS_Application  Note_V1.02 
SIM868 Series_GNSS_Application Note 
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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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