Installation Guide for GL502 Asset Tracker.
Overview
Azuga GL502 is an asset tracker highly used in tracking a non-powered asset. A non-powered asset is an asset that does not have a self-power source.
Example:
• Trailer containers
• Expensive parts
• Portable potties
Azuga Asset Tracker-GL502 is capable of providing power through its internal battery for a longer period.
What’s in the Box?
GL502 |
Important: Note the IMEI Number |
Lanyard Kit |
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Magnetic Mount |
| Note: An installation guide is attached for additional information. |
Revision History
| Date | Revision | Comment |
| September 2020 | Version 1 | Initial Version |
| December 2023 | Version 2 | Introduced procedure for Lanyard Installation of GL502. |
| February 2022 | Version 3 | Powering the device section is updated with a Note. |
Installation
Asset tracker GL502 can be installed on a non-powered asset by any of the following methods.
1. Magnetic Mount.
2. Conventional method.
Magnetic Mount
Follow the below-enlisted steps to install Asset tracker GL502 by magnetic mount method.
1. Identify the appropriate mounting location on which the device needs to be installed.
2. Ensure the mounting location is flat/Level and rust-free.
3. Ensure the lanyard can wrap around or through the cross member for better fitting.
4. Place the Asset tracker with the top surface facing towards the sky.
| Note: GPS optimization and reception is more accurate when the asset tracker is placed with the top surface facing towards the sky. |
5. Mount the device and ensure all 4 magnets are engaged or attached to the frame member of the asset.
6. Loop the lanyard around the frame member.
| Important: If required, drill ¼” holes in the frame member and pass the lanyard through. |
7. Mount the Lanyard plate to the device and feed the threaded link through the lanyard loop and clip.
8. Ensure the lanyard threaded to the device, is wrapped around the frame member.
Conventional Method
Follow the below-enlisted steps to install Asset tracker GL502 by a conventional method.
1. Identify the appropriate mounting surface on which the device needs to be installed.
2. Ensure the mounting surface is flat/Level and rust-free.
3. As per device measurement, drill 4 mounting holes on the surface of the asset.
4. Feed the screws from inside of the surface and mount the device on the screws and tighten nuts.
| Important: Drive screws slowly to avoid seizing. |
Powering the device
1. To activate the asset tracker, place the provided magnet over the magnetic reed switch on the device for a few seconds.
2. The Reed switch detects the magnetic field.
3. On detecting the magnetic field, the device defaults to an open position and Powers on, See (Figure.1).
4. Once the device is activated, either the magnet can be removed or kept on top.
| Note: After activation, removing the magnet or not removing, does not affect the device functionalities. |
Setup-Azuga Fleet Tracking
The Azuga Fleet web application allows you to set up, track and manage the assets. Follow the below steps to initiate tracking.
1. Open Azuga Fleet Login and enter your Login Credentials.
Important: If Login credentials are not yet received, reach out to customercare@azuga.com It is recommended to change the password when you log in for the first time. Refer FAQ section in the Azuga web application for more information. |
2. Navigate to ADMIN>> DEVICES, to assign the tracking devices to your assets.
3. For easy identification, Name the asset on which the device is to be installed (Friendly name). Keep the asset names short.
| Note: Repeat this step for all the asset tracking devices that you have. |
4. Click the ADMIN tab and select ASSETS.
5. Type the noted IMEI number of the device in the Search textbox. By default testing protocols, the asset name and the device serial number is the same.
6. Click the Pencil icon to edit/add/remove the details like Asset ID (Friendly name).
7. Fill in the mandatory(*) fields and click the Submit button.
| Note: Repeat the steps for the remaining assets and ensure the asset names are unique. |
Location-Asset Tracking
Once the Asset tracker is successfully activated and the movement is detected, wait for a few minutes to view the events from the asset tracker on the Live Page.
The Live page on the Azuga website lets you track the assets in real-time. It gives the latest snapshot of all the assets present in the account. It also provides details such as,
• Current location of the asset.
• The last activity entered in the server.
• Speed of the asset.
The current location of an asset can also be identified on the map.
Click the name of the asset to get the breadcrumb trail of the asset’s movement
| Note: For added support and queries reach out to customercare@azuga.comN |
PDF of Installation guide for GL502 Asset Tracker: