EC200U Series&EG912U-GL

GNSS Application Note

LTE Standard Module Series

Version: 1.1

Date: 2022-08-23

Status: Released
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About the Document

Revision History
Version Date Author Description

- 2020-12-17 Lambert ZHAO Creation of the document

1.0 2021-05-13 Lambert ZHAO First official release

1. Deleted applicable modules EC600U series,
EG500U-CN and EG700U-CN, and added
EC200U-AU and EG912U-GL.
2. Added the maximum response time for each AT
command.
3. Updated the prefixes of BDS NMEA sentences
(Chapter 1.3).
4. Updated the NMEA sentence types
corresponding to the values and default value for
<BeiDou_NMEA_type> in
1.1 2022-08-23 Tyler LI
AT+QGPSCFG="beidounmeatype" (Chapter
2.3.1.6).
5. Updated the supported GNSS constellations
(Chapter 2.3.1.8).
6. Added AT+QGPSCFG="beidounmeaformat"
(Chapter 2.3.1.10).
7. Added AT+QGPSCFG="apflash" (Chapter
2.3.1.11).
8. Updated AT+QAGPSCFG to configure IP type
and APN (Chapter 2.3.8).

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Contents

About the Document .................................................................................................................................. 3

Contents ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Table Index .................................................................................................................................................. 6

1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1. Applicable Modules .................................................................................................................... 7
1.2. GNSS Turning on/off Procedures .............................................................................................. 7
1.3. Supported NMEA Sentence Types ............................................................................................ 8

2 Description of GNSS AT Commands .............................................................................................. 10

2.1. AT Command Introduction ....................................................................................................... 10
2.1.1. Definitions...................................................................................................................... 10
2.1.2. AT Command Syntax .................................................................................................... 10
2.2. Declaration of AT Command Examples .................................................................................... 11
2.3. AT Command Description ......................................................................................................... 11
2.3.1. AT+QGPSCFG Configure GNSS ................................................................................... 11
2.3.1.1. AT+QGPSCFG="outport" Configure Output Port of NMEA Sentences .......... 12
2.3.1.2. AT+QGPSCFG="nmeasrc" Enable/Disable Acquisition of NMEA Sentences via
AT+QGPSGNMEA ............................................................................................. 13
2.3.1.3. AT+QGPSCFG="gpsnmeatype" Configure Output Type of GPS NMEA
Sentences .......................................................................................................... 13
2.3.1.4. AT+QGPSCFG="glonassnmeatype" Configure Output Type of GLONASS
NMEA Sentences ............................................................................................... 14
2.3.1.5. AT+QGPSCFG="galileonmeatype" Configure Output Type of Galileo NMEA
Sentences .......................................................................................................... 15
2.3.1.6. AT+QGPSCFG="beidounmeatype" Configure Output Type of BDS NMEA
Sentences .......................................................................................................... 16
2.3.1.7. AT+QGPSCFG="gnssnmeatype" Configure Output Type of Multi-constellation
NMEA sentences ................................................................................................ 17
2.3.1.8. AT+QGPSCFG="gnssconfig" Configure Supported GNSS Constellations .... 18
2.3.1.9. AT+QGPSCFG="autogps" Enable/Disable GNSS to Run Automatically ....... 19
2.3.1.10. AT+QGPSCFG="beidounmeaformat" Configure Prefix of BDS NMEA
Sentences .......................................................................................................... 19
2.3.1.11. AT+QGPSCFG="apflash" Enable/Disable AP Flash Quick Hot Start ............. 20
2.3.2. AT+QGPSDEL Delete Assistance Data ..................................................................... 21
2.3.3. AT+QGPS Turn on GNSS .......................................................................................... 22
2.3.4. AT+QGPSEND Turn off GNSS .................................................................................. 23
2.3.5. AT+QGPSLOC Acquire Positioning Information ........................................................ 24
2.3.6. AT+QGPSGNMEA Acquire Specified NMEA Sentences ........................................... 26
2.3.7. AT+QAGPS Enable/Disable AGPS ............................................................................ 27
2.3.8. AT+QAGPSCFG Configure AGPS ............................................................................. 28
2.3.9. AT+QGPSINFO Query GNSS Version ....................................................................... 29

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3 Examples ........................................................................................................................................... 31
3.1. Turn On/Off the GNSS ............................................................................................................. 31
3.2. Application of <NMEA_src> ..................................................................................................... 31
3.3. GNSS Hibernation Mode ......................................................................................................... 32
3.4. Application of AGPS Feature ................................................................................................... 32

4 Summary of Error Codes ................................................................................................................. 33

5 Appendix References ....................................................................................................................... 34

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Table Index

Table 1: Applicable Modules......................................................................................................................... 7

Table 2: Type of AT Commands ................................................................................................................. 10
Table 3: Summary of Error Codes .............................................................................................................. 33
Table 4: Related Document ........................................................................................................................ 34
Table 5: Terms and Abbreviations .............................................................................................................. 34

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1 Introduction
Quectel EC200U series and EG912U-GL modules integrate the GNSS engine and support GPS, BDS,
Galileo and GLONASS systems for multi-constellation positioning (See Chapter 2.3.1.8), providing a high-
performance positioning solution that is quick and accurate. With GNSS function, the modules are widely
applied in fields such as turn-by-turn navigation, asset tracking, wearable devices, personnel and vehicle
tracking.

1.1. Applicable Modules

Table 1: Applicable Modules

Module Series Module

EC200U-AU

EC200U EC200U-CN

EC200U-EU

EG912U EG912U-GL

⚫ NOTE
GNSS function is optional for EC200U series and EG912U-GL modules, and please consult Quectel
Technical Support for details.

1.2. GNSS Turning on/off Procedures

The module’s GNSS engine supports location calculation without any network assistance. GNSS turning
on/off procedures are shown below:

Step 1: Configure GNSS parameters via AT+QGPSCFG.

Step 2: Turn on GNSS via AT+QGPS.

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Step 3: Obtain the positioning information in either of the following three ways after turning on GNSS and
fixing position successfully:
1) NMEA sentences are output to USB NMEA port by default and can be obtained by reading
the port.
2) Obtain positioning information such as latitude, longitude, height, GNSS positioning mode,
time, number of satellites, and so on directly via AT+QGPSLOC.
3) Set AT+QGPSCFG="nmeasrc",1 to enable acquisition of specified NMEA sentences via
AT+QGPSGNMEA, and set AT+QGPSCFG="nmeasrc",0 to disable acquisition of specified
NMEA sentences via AT+QGPSGNMEA.
Step 4: Turn off GNSS via AT+QGPSEND.

1.3. Supported NMEA Sentence Types

The default NMEA sentences of the module are compatible with NMEA 0183 protocol, and five kinds of
prefixes are available to differentiate NMEA sentences of different satellite systems, as illustrated below.

GPS NMEA sentences have the prefix "GP":

⚫ GPGGA - Global positioning system fix data, such as time and position
⚫ GPRMC - Recommended minimum specific GNSS data
⚫ GPGSV - GNSS satellites in view, such as number of satellites in view and satellite ID numbers
⚫ GPGSA - GNSS DOP and active satellites
⚫ GPVTG - Course over ground and ground speed

BDS NMEA sentences have the prefixes "PQ", or "GB", or "BD". You can configure the prefixes by
AT+QGPSCFG="beidounmeaformat". Taking "PQ" as an example:

⚫ PQGSV - GNSS satellites in view, such as number of satellites in view and satellite ID numbers
⚫ PQGSA - GNSS DOP and active satellites
⚫ PQGGA - Global positioning system fix data, such as time and position
⚫ PQRMC - Recommended minimum specific GNSS data
⚫ PQVTG - Course over ground and ground speed

Multi-constellation NMEA sentences have the prefix "GN":

⚫ GNGSV - GNSS satellites in view, such as number of satellites in view and satellite ID numbers
⚫ GNGGA - Global positioning system fix data, such as time and position
⚫ GNRMC - Recommended minimum specific GNSS data
⚫ GNVTG - Course over ground and ground speed

GLONASS NMEA sentence has the prefix "GL":

⚫ GLGSV - GNSS satellites in view, such as number of satellites in view and satellite ID numbers.

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Galileo NMEA sentence has the prefix "GA":

⚫ GAGSV - GNSS satellites in view, such as number of satellites in view and satellite ID numbers.

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2 Description of GNSS AT Commands

2.1. AT Command Introduction

2.1.1. Definitions

⚫ <CR> Carriage return character.

⚫ <LF> Line feed character.
⚫ <...> Parameter name. Angle brackets do not appear on the command line.
⚫ [...] Optional parameter of a command or an optional part of TA information response.
Square brackets do not appear on the command line. When an optional parameter is
not given in a command, the new value equals to its previous value or the default
settings, unless otherwise specified.
⚫ Underline Default setting of a parameter.

2.1.2. AT Command Syntax

All command lines must start with AT or at and end with <CR>. Information responses and result codes
always start and end with a carriage return character and a line feed character:
<CR><LF><response><CR><LF>. In tables presenting commands and responses throughout this
document, only the commands and responses are presented, and <CR> and <LF> are deliberately omitted.

Table 2: Type of AT Commands

Command Type Syntax Description

Test the existence of the corresponding

Test Command AT+<cmd>=? command and return information about the
type, value, or range of its parameter.
Check the current parameter value of the
Read Command AT+<cmd>?
corresponding command.

Write Command AT+<cmd>=<p1>[,<p2>[,<p3>[...]]] Set user-definable parameter value.

Return a specific information parameter or

Execution Command AT+<cmd>
perform a specific action.

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2.2. Declaration of AT Command Examples

The AT command examples in this document are provided to help you familiarize with AT commands and
learn how to use them. The examples, however, should not be taken as Quectel’s recommendation or
suggestions about how to design a program flow or what status to set the module into. Sometimes multiple
examples may be provided for one AT command. However, this does not mean that there is a correlation
among these examples and that they should be executed in a given sequence.

2.3. AT Command Description

2.3.1. AT+QGPSCFG Configure GNSS

This command queries and configures various GNSS settings, including the output port and output types
of NMEA sentences.

AT+QGPSCFG Configure GNSS

Test Command Response
AT+QGPSCFG=? +QGPSCFG: "outport",(list of supported <out_port>s)
+QGPSCFG: "nmeasrc",(list of supported <NMEA_src>s)
+QGPSCFG: "gpsnmeatype",(list of supported
<GPS_NMEA_type>s)
+QGPSCFG: "glonassnmeatype",(list of supported
<GLONASS_NMEA_type>s)
+QGPSCFG: "galileonmeatype",(list of supported
<Galileo_NMEA_type>s)
+QGPSCFG: "beidounmeatype",(list of supported
<BeiDou_NMEA_type>s)
+QGPSCFG: "gnssnmeatype",(list of supported
<GNSS_NMEA_type>s)
+QGPSCFG: "gnssconfig",(list of supported
<GNSS_config>s)
+QGPSCFG: "autogps",(list of supported <autoGPS>s)
+QGPSCFG: "beidounmeaformat",(range of supported
<BeiDou_NMEA_format>s)
+QGPSCFG: "apflash",(list of supported <AP_flash_mode>s)

OK

Maximum Response Time 300 ms

Characteristics /

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2.3.1.1. AT+QGPSCFG="outport" Configure Output Port of NMEA Sentences

This command configures the output port of NMEA sentences.

AT+QGPSCFG="outport" Configure Output Port of NMEA Sentences

Write Command Response
AT+QGPSCFG="outport"[,<out_port If the optional parameter is omitted, query the current
>] configuration:
+QGPSCFG: "outport",<out_port>

OK

If the optional parameter is specified, configure the output port

of NMEA sentences:
OK
Or
ERROR

If there is any error related to ME functionality:

+CME ERROR: <errcode>
Maximum Response Time 300 ms
The command takes effect immediately;
Characteristics
The configuration is saved automatically.

Parameter

<out_port> String type. Configure the output port of NMEA sentences.

"none" Close NMEA sentence output
"uart1" Output via UART1 port
"uart2" Output via UART2 port
"usbat" Output via USB AT port
"usbmodem" Output via USB Modem port
"usbnmea" Output via USB NMEA port
<errcode> The error code of operation. See Chapter 4 for details.

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2.3.1.2. AT+QGPSCFG="nmeasrc" Enable/Disable Acquisition of NMEA Sentences via

AT+QGPSGNMEA

This command enables/disables acquisition of NMEA sentences via AT+QGPSGNMEA.

AT+QGPSCFG="nmeasrc" Enable/Disable Acquisition of NMEA Sentences via

AT+QGPSGNMEA
Write Command Response
AT+QGPSCFG="nmeasrc"[,<NMEA_ If the optional parameter is omitted, query the current
src>] configuration:
+QGPSCFG: "nmeasrc",<NMEA_src>

OK

If the optional parameter is specified, configure whether to

enable acquisition of NMEA sentences via AT+QGPSGNMEA:
OK
Or
ERROR

If there is any error related to ME functionality:

+CME ERROR: <errcode>
Maximum Response Time 300 ms
The command takes effect immediately;
Characteristics
The configuration is saved automatically.

Parameter

<NMEA_src> Integer type. If enabled, NMEA sentences can be acquired via AT+QGPSGNMEA.
Meanwhile, NMEA sentences are output via the AT port as a return value.
0 Disable
1 Enable
<errcode> The error code of operation. See Chapter 4 for details.

2.3.1.3. AT+QGPSCFG="gpsnmeatype" Configure Output Type of GPS NMEA Sentences

This command configures the type of GPS NMEA sentences that will be output.

AT+QGPSCFG="gpsnmeatype" Configure Output Type of GPS NMEA Sentences

Write Command Response
AT+QGPSCFG="gpsnmeatype"[, If the optional parameter is omitted, query the current configuration:

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<GPS_NMEA_type>] +QGPSCFG: "gpsnmeatype",<GPS_NMEA_type>

OK

If the optional parameter is specified, configure the output type of

GPS NMEA sentences:
OK
Or
ERROR

If there is any error related to ME functionality:

+CME ERROR: <errcode>
Maximum Response Time 300 ms
The command takes effect after rebooting;
Characteristics
The configuration is saved automatically.

Parameter

<GPS_NMEA_type> Integer type. Output type of GPS NMEA sentences in XOR format.
0 Disable
1 GPGGA
2 GPRMC
4 GPGSV
8 GPGSA
16 GPVTG
31 All the five types of sentences
<errcode> The error code of operation. See Chapter 4 for details.

2.3.1.4. AT+QGPSCFG="glonassnmeatype" Configure Output Type of GLONASS NMEA

Sentences

This command configures the type of the GLONASS NMEA sentences that will be output.

AT+QGPSCFG="glonassnmeatype" Configure Output Type of GLONASS NMEA

Sentences
Write Command Response
AT+QGPSCFG="glonassnmeatype If the optional parameter is omitted, query the current
"[,<GLONASS_NMEA_type>] configuration:
+QGPSCFG: "glonassnmeatype",<GLONASS_NMEA_type>

OK

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If the optional parameter is specified, configure the output type of

GLONASS NMEA sentences:
OK
Or
ERROR

If there is any error related to ME functionality:

+CME ERROR: <errcode>
Maximum Response Time 300 ms
The command takes effect after rebooting;
Characteristics
The configuration is saved automatically.

Parameter

<GLONASS_NMEA_type> Integer type. Configure output type of GLONASS NMEA sentences in XOR
format.
0 Disable
1 GLGSV
<errcode> The error code of operation. See Chapter 4 for details.

2.3.1.5. AT+QGPSCFG="galileonmeatype" Configure Output Type of Galileo NMEA Sentences

This command configures the type of Galileo NMEA sentences that will be output.

AT+QGPSCFG="galileonmeatype" Configure Output Type of Galileo NMEA

Sentences
Write Command Response
AT+QGPSCFG="galileonmeatype If the optional parameter is omitted, query the current configuration:
"[,<Galileo_NMEA_type>] +QGPSCFG: "galileonmeatype",<Galileo_NMEA_type>

OK

If the optional parameter is specified, configure the output type of

Galileo NMEA sentences:
OK
Or
ERROR

If there is any error related to ME functionality:

+CME ERROR: <errcode>

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Maximum Response Time 300 ms

The command takes effect after rebooting;
Characteristics
The configuration is saved automatically.

Parameter

<Galileo_NMEA_type> Integer type. Configure output type of Galileo NMEA sentences in XOR
format.
0 Disable
1 GAGSV
<errcode> The error code of operation. See Chapter 4 for details.

2.3.1.6. AT+QGPSCFG="beidounmeatype" Configure Output Type of BDS NMEA Sentences

This command configures the type of BDS NMEA sentences that will be output.

AT+QGPSCFG="beidounmeatype" Configure Output Type of BDS NMEA Sentences

Write Command Response
AT+QGPSCFG="beidounmeatype If the optional parameter is omitted, query the current configuration:
"[,<BeiDou_NMEA_type>] +QGPSCFG: "beidounmeatype",<BeiDou_NMEA_type>

OK

If the optional parameter is specified, configure the output type of

BDS NMEA sentences:
OK
Or
ERROR

If there is any error related to ME functionality:

+CME ERROR: <errcode>
Maximum Response Time 300 ms
The command takes effect after rebooting;
Characteristics
The configuration is saved automatically.

Parameter

<BeiDou_NMEA_type> Integer type. Configure output type of BDS NMEA sentences in XOR format.
0 Disable
1 PQGSA

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2 PQGSV
4 PQGGA
8 PQRMC
16 PQVTG
31 All the five types of sentences
<errcode> The error code of operation. See Chapter 4 for details.

2.3.1.7. AT+QGPSCFG="gnssnmeatype" Configure Output Type of Multi-constellation NMEA

sentences

This command configures the type of multi-constellation NMEA sentences that will be output.

AT+QGPSCFG="gnssnmeatype" Configure Output Type of Multi-constellation

NMEA sentences
Write Command Response
AT+QGPSCFG="gnssnmeatype If the optional parameter is omitted, query the current configuration:
"[,<GNSS_NMEA_type>] +QGPSCFG: "gnssnmeatype",<GNSS_NMEA_type>

OK

If the optional parameter is specified, configure the output type of

multi-constellation NMEA sentences:
OK
Or
ERROR

If there is any error related to ME functionality:

+CME ERROR: <errcode>

Maximum Response Time 300 ms

The command takes effect after rebooting;

Characteristics
The configuration is saved automatically.

Parameter

<GNSS_NMEA_type> Integer type. Configure output type of multi-constellation NMEA sentences in

XOR format.
0 Disable
1 GNGGA
2 GNRMC
4 GNGSA
8 GNVTG

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15 All the four types of sentences

<errcode> The error code of operation. See Chapter 4 for details.

2.3.1.8. AT+QGPSCFG="gnssconfig" Configure Supported GNSS Constellations

This command configures the supported GNSS constellations of the module.

AT+QGPSCFG="gnssconfig" Configure Supported GNSS Constellations

Write Command Response
AT+QGPSCFG="gnssconfig"[,< If the optional parameter is omitted, query the current configuration:
GNSS_config>] +QGPSCFG: "gnssconfig",<GNSS_config>

OK

If the optional parameter is specified, configure the supported GNSS

constellations:
OK
Or
ERROR

If there is any error related to ME functionality:

+CME ERROR: <errcode>
Maximum Response Time 300 ms
The command takes effect after rebooting;
Characteristics
The configuration is saved automatically.

Parameter

<GNSS_config> Integer type. Supported GNSS constellations.

0 GPS only
3 GPS + GLONASS + Galileo
4 GPS + GLONASS
5 GPS + BDS (When the module is EC200U-CN)
GPS + BeiDou + Galileo (When the module is EC200U-AU, EC200U-EU or
EG912U-GL)
6 GPS + Galileo
7 BDS only
<errcode> The error code of operation. See Chapter 4 for details.

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2.3.1.9. AT+QGPSCFG="autogps" Enable/Disable GNSS to Run Automatically

This command configures whether to enable GNSS when the module starts up.

AT+QGPSCFG="autogps" Enable/Disable GNSS to Run Automatically

Write Command Response
AT+QGPSCFG="autogps"[,<auto If the optional parameter is omitted, query the current configuration:
GPS>] +QGPSCFG: "autogps",<autoGPS>

OK

If the optional parameter is specified, configure whether to enable

GNSS to run automatically:
OK
Or
ERROR

If there is any error related to ME functionality:

+CME ERROR: <errcode>
Maximum Response Time 300 ms
The command takes effect after rebooting;
Characteristics
The configuration is saved automatically.

Parameter

<autoGPS> Integer type. Enable/disable GNSS to run automatically.

0 Disable
1 Enable
<errcode> The error code of operation. See Chapter 4 for details.

2.3.1.10. AT+QGPSCFG="beidounmeaformat" Configure Prefix of BDS NMEA Sentences

This command configures prefix of BDS NMEA sentences.

AT+QGPSCFG="beidounmeaformat" Configure Prefix of BDS NMEA Sentences

Write Command Response
AT+QGPSCFG="beidounmeafor If the optional parameter is omitted, query the current configuration:
mat"[,<BeiDou_NMEA_format>] +QGPSCFG: "beidounmeaformat",<BeiDou_NMEA_format>

OK

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If the optional parameter is specified, configure the prefix of BDS

NMEA sentences:
OK
Or
ERROR

If there is any error related to ME functionality:

+CME ERROR: <errcode>
Maximum Response Time 300 ms
The command takes effect after rebooting;
Characteristics
The configuration is saved automatically.

Parameter

<BeiDou_NMEA_format> Integer type. Prefix of BDS NMEA sentences.

0 PQ
1 GB
2 BD
<errcode> The error code of operation. See Chapter 4 for details.

⚫ NOTE
If <BeiDou_NMEA_format>=0, the output PQGSV sentence contains system ID (GNSS system ID
defined by NMEA protocol) at the end of the sentence.

2.3.1.11. AT+QGPSCFG="apflash" Enable/Disable AP Flash Quick Hot Start

This command enables or disables AP Flash quick hot start.

AT+QGPSCFG="apflash" Enable/Disable AP Flash Quick Hot Start

Write Command Response
AT+QGPSCFG="apflash"[,<AP_ If the optional parameter is omitted, query the current configuration:
flash_mode>] +QGPSCFG: "apflash",<AP_flash_mode>

OK

If the optional parameter is specified, configure whether to enable

AP Flash quick hot start:
OK
Or
ERROR

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If there is any error related to ME functionality:

+CME ERROR: <errcode>
Maximum Response Time 300 ms
The command takes effect immediately;
Characteristics
The configuration is not saved.

Parameter

<AP_flash_mode> Integer type. Enable or disable AP Flash quick hot start.

0 Disable
1 Enable
<errcode> The error code of operation. See Chapter 4 for details.

2.3.2. AT+QGPSDEL Delete Assistance Data

The command deletes assistance data so as to perform cold start, hot start and warm start of GNSS. The
command can only be executed when GNSS is turned on.

AT+QGPSDEL Delete Assistance Data

Test Command Response
AT+QGPSDEL=? +QGPSDEL: (range of supported <delete_type>s)

OK
Write Command Response
AT+QGPSDEL=<delete_type> OK
Or
ERROR

If there is any error related to ME functionality:

+CME ERROR: <errcode>
Maximum Response Time 300 ms

Characteristics /

Parameter

<delete_type> Integer type. The type of GNSS assistance data to be deleted.

0 Delete all assistance data. Enforce cold start after starting GNSS.
1 Do not delete any data. Perform hot start if conditions permit after starting GNSS.
2 Delete some related data. Perform warm start if conditions permit after starting
GNSS.

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<errcode> The error code of operation. See Chapter 4 for details.

2.3.3. AT+QGPS Turn on GNSS

This command turns on or wakes up GNSS function. When <fix_count> is 0, GNSS engine continues to
locate and can be turned off via AT+QGPSEND. When <fix_count> is non-zero and the actual positioning
times reach the specified value, GNSS engine turns off automatically; when <fix_count> is non-zero but
the actual positioning times don’t reach the specified value, GNSS also can be turned off via
AT+QGPSEND.

AT+QGPS Turn on GNSS

Test Command Response
AT+QGPS=? +QGPS: (list of supported <GNSS_mode>s),(range of
supported <fix_maxtime>s),(range of supported
<fix_maxdist>s),(range of supported <fix_count>s),(range of
supported <fix_rate>s)

OK
Read Command Response
Read current GNSS state +QGPS: <GNSS_state>
AT+QGPS?
OK
Write Command Response
AT+QGPS=<GNSS_mode>[,<fix_ma OK
xtime>[,<fix_maxdist>[,<fix_count>[ Or
,<fix_rate>]]]] ERROR

If there is any error related to ME functionality:

+CME ERROR: <errcode>
Maximum Response Time 300 ms

Characteristics /

Parameter

<GNSS_state> Integer type. GNSS state.

0 Off
1 On
<GNSS_mode> Integer type. GNSS working mode.
1 Stand-alone
<fix_maxtime> Integer type. The maximum positioning time, which indicates the response time of
GNSS receiver while measuring the GNSS pseudo range and the upper time limit of
GNSS satellite searching. It also includes the time for demodulating the ephemeris

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data and calculating the position. Range: 1–255. Default value: 30. Unit: second.
<fix_maxdist> Integer type. Accuracy threshold of positioning. Range: 0–1000. Default value: 50.
Unit: meter.
<fix_count> Integer type. Positioning times. Range: 0–1000.
0 Continuous positioning
Other values Actual positioning times
<fix_rate> Integer type. The interval between the first and the second positioning.
Range: 1–65535. Default value: 1. Unit: second.
<errcode> The error code of operation. See Chapter 4 for details.

⚫ NOTE
Only after GNSS is turned on successfully by AT+QGPS=1 and GNSS Open Success is output from
AP log, you can perform other GNSS related actions.

2.3.4. AT+QGPSEND Turn off GNSS

This command turns off GNSS. When GNSS is turned on by AT+QGPS=1 and <fix_count> is 0, GNSS
fixes position continuously. GNSS stops positioning when it is turned off via AT+QGPSEND. You can
execute AT+QGPS=1 within 2 hours if AP Flash is enabled and effective to turn on the GNSS and wake
up the GNSS engine, and then the GNSS engine will perform a hot start by default.

AT+QGPSEND Turn off GNSS

Test Command Response
AT+QGPSEND=? OK
Or
ERROR
Read command Response
AT+QGPSEND? OK
Or
ERROR
Execution Command Response
Turn off GNSS OK
AT+QGPSEND Or
ERROR

If there is any error related to ME functionality:

+CME ERROR: <errcode>
Maximum Response Time 300 ms

Characteristics /

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Parameter

<errcode> The error code of operation. See Chapter 4 for details.

2.3.5. AT+QGPSLOC Acquire Positioning Information

This command acquires positioning information. Before executing this command, GNSS should be turned
on via AT+QGPS. If GNSS fails in position fix, +CME ERROR: <errcode> is returned to indicate the
corresponding situation.

AT+QGPSLOC Acquire Positioning Information

Test Command Response
AT+QGPSLOC=? +QGPSLOC: <UTC>,<latitude>,<longitude>,<HDOP>,<alt
itude>,<fix>,<COG>,<spkm>,<spkn>,<date>,<nsat>

OK
Write Command Response
AT+QGPSLOC=<mode> +QGPSLOC: <UTC>,<latitude>,<longitude>,<HDOP>,<alt
itude>,<fix>,<COG>,<spkm>,<spkn>,<date>,<nsat>

OK

If there is any error related to ME functionality:

+CME ERROR: <errcode>
Maximum Response Time 300 ms

Characteristics /

Parameter

<mode> Integer type. Latitude and longitude display format.

0 <latitude>,<longitude> format: ddmm.mmmmN/S,dddmm.mmmmE/W
1 <latitude>,<longitude> format: ddmm.mmmmmm,N/S,dddmm.mmmmmm,E/W
2 <latitude>,<longitude> format: (-)dd.ddddd,(-)ddd.ddddd
<UTC> String type. UTC time. Format: hhmmss.sss (Quoted from GPGGA sentence).
<latitude> String type. Latitude.
If <mode> is 0:
Format: ddmm.mmmmN/S (Quoted from GPGGA sentence)
dd Degree. Range: 00–89
mm.mmmm Minute. Range: 00.0000–59.9999
N/S North/South

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If <mode> is 1:
Format: ddmm.mmmmmm,N/S (Quoted from GPGGA sentence)
dd Degree. Range: 00–89
mm.mmmmmm Minute. Range: 00.000000–59.999999
N/S North/South

If <mode> is 2:
Format: (-)dd.ddddd (Quoted from GPGGA sentence)
dd.ddddd Degree. Range: -89.9999–89.9999
- South
<longitude> String type. Longitude.
If <mode> is 0:
Format: dddmm.mmmmE/W (Quoted from GPGGA sentence)
ddd Degree. Range: 000–179.
mm.mmmm Minute. Range: 00.0000–59.9999.
E/W East/West

If <mode> is 1:
Format: dddmm.mmmmmm,E/W (Quoted from GPGGA sentence)
ddd Degree. Range: 000–179.
mm.mmmmmm Minute. Range: 00.000000–59.999999
E/W East/West

If <mode> is 2:
Format: (-)ddd.ddddd (Quoted from GPGGA sentence)
ddd.ddddd Degree. Range: -179.99999–179.99999
- West
<HDOP> Horizontal dilution of precision. Range: 0.5–99.9 (Quoted from GPGGA sentence).
<altitude> The altitude of the antenna away from the sea level, and is accurate to one decimal
place. Unit: meter (Quoted from GPGGA sentence).
<fix> Integer type. GNSS positioning mode (Quoted from GPGSA sentence).
2 2D positioning
3 3D positioning
<COG> String type. Course Over Ground based on true north.
Format: ddd.mm (Quoted from GPVTG sentence).
ddd Degree. Range: 000–359
mm Minute. Range: 00–59
<spkm> Speed over ground. Accurate to one decimal place. Unit: km/h (Quoted from GPVTG
sentence).
<spkn> Speed over ground. Accurate to one decimal place. Unit: knots (Quoted from GPVTG
sentence).
<date> UTC date. Format: ddmmyy (Quoted from GPRMC sentence).
dd Day
mm Month

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yy Year
<nsat> Number of satellites. The value should be kept two digits, and add 0 If the leading digit
is insufficient (Quoted from GPGGA sentence).
<errcode> The error code of operation. See Chapter 4 for details.

2.3.6. AT+QGPSGNMEA Acquire Specified NMEA Sentences

This command acquires specified NMEA sentences. Before using this command, turn on GNSS via
AT+QGPS, and set <NMEA_src> to 1 to enable acquisition of NMEA sentences via AT+QGPSGNMEA.

The sentence output can be disabled via AT+QGPSCFG="gpsnmeatype",0,

AT+QGPSCFG="glonassnmeatype",0, AT+QGPSCFG="galileonmeatype",0,
AT+QGPSCFG="beidounmeatype",0 or AT+QGPSCFG="gnssnmeatype",0. If sentence output is
disabled, the updated sentence is no longer output, and the NMEA sentence acquired before sentence
output is disabled and after the GNSS is activated is saved. If the saved NMEA sentence contains the
sentence type specified by AT+QGPSGNMEA, the specified NMEA sentence can still be acquired through
AT+QGPSGNMEA.

AT+QGPSGNMEA Acquire Specified NMEA Sentences

Test Command Response
AT+QGPSGNMEA=? +QGPSGNMEA: (list of supported <NMEA_type>s)

OK
Write Command Response
Query GGA sentence [+QGPSGNMEA: <GGA_sentence>]
AT+QGPSGNMEA="GGA"
OK

If there is any error related to ME functionality:

+CME ERROR: <errcode>
Write Command Response
Query RMC sentence [+QGPSGNMEA: <RMC_sentence>]
AT+QGPSGNMEA="RMC"
OK

If there is any error related to ME functionality:

+CME ERROR: <errcode>
Write Command Response
Query GSV sentence [+QGPSGNMEA: <GSV_sentence>]
AT+QGPSGNMEA="GSV"
OK

If there is any error related to ME functionality:

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+CME ERROR: <errcode>

Write Command Response

Query GSA sentence [+QGPSGNMEA: <GSA_sentence>]
AT+QGPSGNMEA="GSA"
OK

If there is any error related to ME functionality:

+CME ERROR: <errcode>
Write Command Response
Query VTG sentence [+QGPSGNMEA: <VTG_sentence>]
AT+QGPSGNMEA="VTG"
OK

If there is any error related to ME functionality:

+CME ERROR: <errcode>
Maximum Response Time 300 ms

Characteristics /

Parameter

<NMEA_type> String type. NMEA sentence type.

"GGA" GGA sentence
"RMC" RMC sentence
"GSV" GSV sentence
"GSA" GSA sentence
"VTG" VTG sentence
<GGA_sentence> String type. GGA sentences.
<RMC_sentence> String type. RMC sentences.
<GSV_sentence> String type. GSV sentences.
<GSA_sentence> String type. GSA sentences.
<VTG_sentence> String type. VTG sentences.
<errcode> The error code of operation. See Chapter 4 for details.

2.3.7. AT+QAGPS Enable/Disable AGPS

This command enables or disables AGPS feature of GNSS.

AT+QAGPS Enable/Disable AGPS

Test Command Response
AT+QAGPS=? +QAGPS: (list of supported <AGPS_mode>s)

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OK

Read Command Response

Query whether AGPS is enabled +QAGPS: <AGPS_mode>
AT+QAGPS?
OK
Write Command Response
Enable or disable AGPS OK
AT+QAGPS=<AGPS_mode>
If there is any error related to ME functionality:
+CME ERROR: <errcode>

Maximum Response Time 300 ms

The command takes effect immediately;

Characteristics
The configuration is saved automatically.

Parameter
<AGPS_mode> Integer type. Enable or disable AGPS feature of GNSS.
0 Disable
1 Enable
<errcode> The error code of operation. See Chapter 4 for details.

2.3.8. AT+QAGPSCFG Configure AGPS

This command configures AGPS related parameters.

AT+QAGPSCFG Configure AGPS

Test Command Response
AT+QAGPSCFG=? +QAGPSCFG: (range of supported <profile>s),<URL>,<ve
ndorID>,<modelID>,<password>,(range of supported <IP_
ver>s),<APN>

OK
Read Command Response
AT+QAGPSCFG? +QAGPSCFG: <profile>,<URL>,<vendorID>,<modelID>,<p
assword>,<IP_ver>,<APN>

OK
Write Command Response
AT+QAGPSCFG=<profile>[,<URL>[, OK
<vendorID>[,<modelID>[,<passwor
d>[,<IP_ver>>[,<APN>]]]]]] If there is any error related to ME functionality:

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+CME ERROR: <errcode>

Maximum Response Time 300 ms

The command takes effect immediately;

Characteristics
The configuration is saved automatically.

Parameter
<profile> Integer type. PDP index. Range: 1–7. Default value: 1.
<URL> String type. AGPS server address.
Default value: "http://quectel-api1.rx-networks.cn/rxn-api/locationApi/rtcm".
<vendorID> String type. User name. Default value: "wLgWwv6JQt". The maximum length: 30 bytes.
<modelID> String type. Client ID. Default value: "Quectel".
<password> String type. Password. Default value: "aFltUERDZzZxeTY5cEp2eA==". The maximum
length: 30 bytes.
<IP_ver> Integer type. IP type.
0 The IP type configured when the specified PDP context was activated last time
1 IPv4
2 IPv6
3 IPv4v6
Note: If the specified PDP context has never been activated, the default value is 1.
<APN> String type. Access point name. Default value: "NULL". Maximum length: 99 bytes.
<errcode> The error code of operation. See Chapter 4 for details.

NOTE

After AGPS feature is enabled, the PDP context specified by <profile> may be de-activated. So, do not
use the same PDP context with other applications at the same time, preventing the application from
abnormal network disconnection and restarting a data call.

2.3.9. AT+QGPSINFO Query GNSS Version

This command queries GNSS version information.

AT+QGPSINFO Query GNSS Version

Test Command Response
AT+QGPSINFO=? OK
Read Command Response
AT+QGPSINFO? OK
Execution Command Response
AT+QGPSINFO +QGPSINFO: <GNSS_info>

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OK

If there is any error related to ME functionality:

+CME ERROR: <errcode>

Maximum Response Time 300 ms

Characteristics /

Parameter
<GNSS_info> String type. GNSS version information.
<errcode> The error code of operation. See Chapter 4 for details.

Example
AT+QGPSINFO //Query GNSS version.
+QGPSINFO: UC6226,G1B1,V1.0,R3.0.0Build1500,080101800600

OK

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3 Examples

3.1. Turn On/Off the GNSS

Default parameters are used in this example to turn on GNSS. After turning on GNSS, NMEA sentences
will be output from "usbnmea" port by default; and GNSS can be turned off via AT+QGPSEND.

AT+QGPS=1 //Turn on GNSS.

OK
//After turning on GNSS, NMEA sentences will be output from "usbnmea" port by default.
AT+QGPSLOC=0 //Obtain positioning information.
+QGPSLOC: 061951.000,3150.7223N,11711.9293E,0.7,62.2,2,000.00,0.0,0.0,110513,09

OK
AT+QGPSEND //Turn off GNSS.
OK

3.2. Application of <NMEA_src>

When GNSS is turned on and <NMEA_src> is set to 1, NMEA sentences can be acquired directly via
AT+QGPSGNMEA.

AT+QGPSCFG="nmeasrc",1 //Set <NMEA_src> to 1 to enable acquisition of NMEA

sentences via AT+QGPSGNMEA.
OK
AT+QGPSGNMEA="GGA" //Obtain GGA sentence.
+QGPSGNMEA: $GNGGA,074113.00,3148.57843,N,11718.02170,E,1,18,1.17,22.3,M,,M,,*68

OK
AT+QGPSCFG="nmeasrc",0 //Set <NMEA_src> to 0 to disable acquisition of NMEA
sentences via AT+QGPSGNMEA.
OK
AT+QGPSGNMEA="GGA" //Obtain GGA sentence.
+CME ERROR: 507 //Acquisition of NMEA sentences via AT+QGPSGNMEA
was disabled, and thus GGA sentences cannot be obtained.

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3.3. GNSS Hibernation Mode

After the module is powered on and GNSS is turned on, executing AT+QGPSEND without powering down
or rebooting the module can turn off the GNSS engine and stop positioning to lower down power
consumption. If AT+QGPS=1 is executed within 2 hours after AP Flash is enabled and effective to wake
up the GNSS engine, GNSS hot start is performed to achieve a quick positioning.

AT+QGPS=1 //Turn on GNSS.

OK
AT+QGPSEND
OK
//Turn off GNSS without powering down or rebooting the module. Then the GNSS engine is powered off
and stops positioning, but the ephemeris data is saved.
AT+QGPSLOC=0 //Acquire positioning information.
+CMS ERROR: 505 //GNSS feature is unavailable.
AT+QGPS=1 //Turns on GNSS within 2 hours after AP Flash is enabled and effective,
then GNSS performs a hot start.
OK
AT+QGPSLOC=0 //Acquire positioning information.
+QGPSLOC: 121251.000,2301.4623N,11314.4612E,0.8,141.6,3,000.00,0.5,0.3,020321,20

OK

3.4. Application of AGPS Feature

AT+QAGPSCFG configures AGPS related parameters. AT+QAGPS=1 enables AGPS feature. Ephemeris
data can be acquired automatically every time when the module is powered on and the GNSS is turned
on under the premise that the network is normal and the AGPS related parameters are configured correctly,
achieving a quick positioning.

AT+QAGPSCFG=1,"http://quectel-api1.rx-networks.cn/rxn-api/locationApi/rtcm","wLgWwv6JQt","
Quectel","aFltUERDZzZxeTY5cEp2eA==",1,"ctnet" //Configure AGPS.
OK
AT+QAGPS=1 //Enable AGPS feature.
OK
AT+QGPS=1 //Turn on GNSS.
OK
AT+QFLST="*" //See document [1] for details.
+QFLST: "UFS:agps.txt",5020 //The downloaded ephemeris data is valid for 2 hours, and you need
to reconnect server to download new ephemeris data after 2 hours.

OK

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4 Summary of Error Codes

The <errcode> indicates an error related to GNSS operation. The details about <errcode> are described
in the following table.

Table 3: Summary of Error Codes

<errcode> Meaning

501 Invalid parameter(s)

502 Operation not supported

503 GNSS subsystem busy

504 Session is ongoing

505 Session not active

506 Operation timeout

507 Function not enabled

508 Time information error

512 Validity time is out of range

513 Internal resource error

514 GNSS locked

515 End by E911

516 Not fixed now

517 CMUX port is not opened

549 Unknown error

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5 Appendix References

Table 4: Related Document

Document Name

[1] Quectel_EC200U&EG91xU_Series_FILE_Application_Note

Table 5: Terms and Abbreviations

Abbreviation Description

AGPS Assisted GPS (Global Positioning System)

APN Access Point Name

BDS BeiDou Navigation Satellite System

CMUX Connection Multiplexing

DOP Dilution of Precision

Galileo Galileo Satellite Navigation System

GGA Global Positioning System Fix Data

GLONASS Global Navigation Satellite System

GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System

GPS Global Positioning System

GSA GPS DOP and Active Satellites

GSV GNSS Satellites in View

IP Internet Protocol

IPv4 Internet Protocol version 4

IPv6 Internet Protocol version 6

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ME Mobile Equipment

NMEA NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) 0183 Interface Standard

NVRAM Non-Volatile Random Access Memory

RMC Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data

UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver & Transmitter

URL Uniform Resource Locator

USB Universal Serial Bus

UTC Coordinated Universal Time

VTG Course Over Ground and Ground Speed

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