TELTONIKA Telematics FMC880 Small Waterproof Tracker User Manual

: June 13, 2024
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Telematics FMC880 Small Waterproof Tracker
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Telematics FMC880 Small Waterproof Tracker

Product Information: Product Name: FMC880 Description: The
FMC880 is a simple and small waterproof tracker designed for
various tracking applications. It features a micro-SIM slot,
battery socket, and micro-USB port for easy connectivity. The
device is powered by a DC power supply of 10-30V and has LED
indicators for navigation and status monitoring. The FMC880 can be
configured using the Teltonika Configurator software. Product
Usage Instructions: 1. How to Insert Micro-SIM Card and
Connect the Battery: a. Unscrew 6 screws counter clockwise to
remove the cover. b. Remove the cover to expose the internal
components. c. Insert a Micro-SIM card with PIN request disabled,
ensuring that the cut-off corner of the card is pointing forward to
the slot. d. Connect the battery to the device, making sure it does
not obstruct other components. e. Attach the cover back and screw
in all screws. 2. PC Connection (Windows): a. Download the
COM port drivers from the provided link. b. Extract the downloaded
file and run TeltonikaCOMDriver.exe. c. Follow the driver
installation instructions, clicking “Next” and “Install” when
prompted. d. Once the driver installation is complete, connect the
device to your computer using a USB cable. 3. Configuration:
a. Download the Teltonika Configurator software from the provided
link. b. Install the software on your Windows computer, ensuring
that you have the required MS .NET Framework version installed. c.
Launch the Configurator software and connect the FMC880 device to
your computer. d. Use the software to configure the device
according to your needs, saving any changes to the device using the
“Save to device” button. Please refer to the user manual for more
detailed instructions and information on the various features and
functionalities of the FMC880 tracker.

FMC880
Simple and small waterproof tracker
Quick Manual v1.6

CONTENT
Know your device…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3 Pinout ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4 Set up your device ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5 PC Connection (Windows)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6 How to install USB drivers (Windows) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6 Configuration……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7 Quick SMS configuration………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9 Mounting recommendations…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11 LED indications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12 Basic characteristics …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12 Safety information …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15 Certification and Approvals ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16 Warranty ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17 Warranty disclaimer …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17
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KNOW YOUR DEVICE
TOP VIEW
POWER WIRES

NAVIGATE LED

STATUS LED

TOP VIEW (WITHOUT COVER)

MICRO-SIM SLOT

BATTERY SOCKET
MICRO-USB

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PINOUT

PIN NUMBER 1 2

PIN NAME
VCC (10-30)V DC (+)
GND (-)

DESCRIPTION
(Red) Power supply (+10-30 V DC)
(Black) Ground

PIN1

PIN 2

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SET UP YOUR DEVICE
HOW TO INSERT MICRO-SIM CARD AND CONNECT THE BATTERY

1 UNSCREW SCREWS
Unscrew 6 screws counter clockwise.

2 COVER REMOVAL Remove the cover.

3 MICRO-SIM CARD INSERT
Insert Micro-SIM card as shown with PIN request disabled or read our Wiki how to enter it later with Teltonika Configurator1. Make sure that MicroSIM card cut-off corner is pointing forward to slot.
1wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/ Teltonika_Configurator

4 BATTERY CONNECTION
Connect the battery as shown to device. Position the battery in place where it does not obstruct other components.

5 ATTACHING COVER BACK

After configuration, see “PC

Connection

(Windows)”,

attach device cover back and

screw in all screws.

6 DEVICE IS READY
Device is ready to be mounted.

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PC CONNECTION (WINDOWS)
1. Power-up FMC880 with DC voltage (10 30 V) power supply using supplied power cable. LED’s should start blinking, see “LED indications1”.
2. Connect device to computer using Micro-USB cable or Bluetooth connection: · Using Micro-USB cable · You will need to install USB drivers, see “How to install USB drivers (Windows)2” · Using Bluetooth · FMC880 Bluetooth is enabled by default. Turn on Bluetooth on your PC, then select Add Bluetooth or other device > Bluetooth. Choose your device named “FMC880_last_7_imei_digits”, without LE in the end. Enter default password 5555, press Connect and then select Done.
3. You are now ready to use the device on your computer.
1wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/FMC880_LED_status 2Page 6, “How to install USB drivers”
HOW TO INSTALL USB DRIVERS (WINDOWS)
1. Please download COM port drivers from here1. 2. Extract and run TeltonikaCOMDriver.exe. 3. Click Next in driver installation window. 4. In the following window click Install button. 5. Setup will continue installing the driver and eventually the confirmation window will appear. Click Finish to complete the
setup.
1wiki.teltonika-gps.com/images/d/d0/TeltonikaCOMDriver.zip
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CONFIGURATION
At first FMC880 device will have default factory settings set. These settings should be changed according to the users needs. Main configuration can be performed via Teltonika Configurator1 software. Get the latest Configurator version from here2. Configurator operates on Microsoft Windows OS and uses prerequisite MS .NET Framework. Make sure you have the correct version installed.
1wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/Teltonika_Configurator 2wiki.teltonika- gps.com/view/Teltonika_Configurator_versions

MS .NET REQUIREMENTS
Operating system
Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8.1 Windows 10

MS .NET Framework version Version

MS .NET Framework 4.6.2

32 and 64 bit

1dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet-framework/net462

Links www.microsoft.com1

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Various Status window1 tabs display information about GNSS2, GSM3, I/O4, Maintenance5 and etc. FMC880 has one user editable profile, which can be loaded and saved to the device. After any modification of configuration the changes need to be saved to device using Save to device button. Main buttons offer following functionality:

Downloaded Configurator will be in compressed archive.
Extract it and launch Configurator.exe. After launch software language can be changed by clicking in the right bottom
corner.

Load from device loads configuration from device. Save to device saves configuration to device. Load from file loads configuration from file.

Save to file saves configuration to file.

Configuration process begins by pressing on connected device.

Update firmware updates firmware on device. Read records reads records from the device.

Reboot device restarts device.

After connection to Configurator Status window will be displayed.

Reset configuration sets device configuration to default.
Most important configurator section is GPRS where all your server and GPRS settings6 can be configured and Data Acquisition7 where data acquiring parameters can be configured. More details about FMC880 configuration using Configurator can be found in our Wiki8. 1wiki.teltonika- gps.com/view/FMC880_Status_info 2wiki.teltonika- gps.com/view/FMC880_Status_info#GNSS_Info 3wiki.teltonika- gps.com/view/FMC880_Status_info#GSM_Info 4wiki.teltonika- gps.com/view/FMC880_Status_info#I.2FO_Info 5wiki.teltonika- gps.com/view/FMC880_Status_info#Maintenance 6wiki.teltonika- gps.com/view/FMC880_GPRS_settings 7wiki.teltonika- gps.com/view/FMC880_Data_acquisition_settings 8wiki.teltonika- gps.com/view/FMC880_Configuration

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QUICK SMS CONFIGURATION

Default configuration has optimal parameters present to ensure best performance of track quality and data usage. Quickly set up your device by sending this SMS command to it:

« setparam 2001:APN;2002:APN_username;2003:APN_password;2004:Domain;2005:Port;2006:0»

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2

3

4

5

6

Note: Before SMS text, two space symbols should be inserted.

GPRS SETTINGS: 1 2001 APN

2 2002 APN username (if there are no APN username, empty field should be left)

3

2003 APN password (if there are no APN password, empty field should be left)

SERVER SETTINGS: 4 2004 Domain 5 2005 Port 6 2006 Data sending protocol (0 TCP, 1 UDP)

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DEFAULT CONFIGURATION SETTINGS
MOVEMENT AND IGNITION DETECTION:

DEVICE MAKES A RECORD ON MOVING IF ONE OF THESE EVENTS HAPPEN:

VEHICLE MOVEMENT will be detected by accelerometer

IGNITION will be detected by vehicle power voltage between 13,2 30 V

DEVICE MAKES A RECORD ON STOP IF:

RECORDS SENDING TO SERVER:

PASSES 300 seconds

VEHICLE DRIVES 100 meters

VEHICLE TURNS 10 degrees

SPEED DIFFERENCE between last coordinate and current position is greater than 10 km/h

1 HOUR PASSES while vehicle is stationary and ignition is off

EVERY 120 SECOND it is sent to the server If device has made a record

After successful SMS configuration, FMC880 device will synchronize time and update records to configured server. Time intervals and default I/O elements can be changed by using Teltonika Configurator1 or SMS parameters2. 1wiki .teltonika-gps.com/view/Teltonika_Configurator 2wiki.teltonika- gps.com/view/Template:FMB_Device_Family_Parameter_list
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MOUNTING RECOMMENDATIONS

DEVICE FASTENING
– Locate the battery in your vehicle. If present remove the battery cover to access the battery.
– There is a double sided tape on the back of the device (Double sided tape on the back), use it to attach the device on the battery, so that the GNSS antenna and LEDs indicators are facing up (Example of device mounting).
CONNECTING POWER WIRE
– Device power wire is designed to be directly connected to the positive terminal fastener of the vehicle battery (Example of device mounting).

1 DOUBLE SIDED TAPE ON THE BACK

CONNECTING GROUND WIRE
– Device ground wire is designed to be directly connected to the negative terminal fastener of the vehicle battery (Example of device mounting).

2 EXAMPLE OF DEVICE MOUNTING

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LED INDICATIONS

BASIC CHARACTERISTICS

NAVIGATION LED INDICATIONS

BEHAVIOUR
Permanently switched on
Blinking every second

MEANING GNSS signal is not received Normal mode, GNSS is working

GNSS is turned off because:

Off

Device is not working or Device is in

sleep mode

Blinking fast constantly

Device firmware is being flashed

STATUS LED INDICATIONS

BEHAVIOUR
Blinking every second
Blinking every two seconds
Blinking fast for a short time
Off

MEANING Normal mode
Sleep mode
Modem activity Device is not working or Device is in boot mode

MODULE Name Technology

QJAB0: Quectel EG915U-EU with AG3335 QKAB0: Quectel EG915U-LA with AG3335
LTE CAT 1/GSM/GPRS/GNSS/ BLUETOOTH

GNSS
GNSS
Receiver Tracking sensitivity Position Accuracy Velocity Accuracy Hot start Warm start Cold start

L1: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU, SBAS, QZSS L5: GPS, GALILEO, BEIDOU L1: 75 channel L5: 60 channel -165 dBM < 1.8 m CEP < 0.1 m/s (within +/- 15% error) < 1 s < 24 s < 35 s

*Optional modes available with custom firmware applications, for more information contact your sales manager

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CELLUAR 2G bands 4G bands Data transfer
Transmit power Data support

GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8
QJAB0: LTE FDD (CAT 1): B1/B3/B5/ B7/B8/B20/B28 QKAB0: LTE FDD (CAT 1): B2/B3/B4/ B5/B7/B8/B28/B66
LTE FDD (CAT 1): Max. 10 Mbps (DL) / Max. 5 Mbps (UL) GSM (GPRS): Max. 85.6 Kbps (DL) / Max. 85.6 Kbps (UL)
Class 5 for GSM850/900: 30±5dBM Class 3 for GSM1800/1900: 29±5dBM Class 3 for LTE-FDD: 26±5dBM Bluetooth: 5.54±2dBM Bluetooth LE: -4.26±2dBM
SMS (TEXT, PDU), Network protocols (TCP, UDP, TLS, EGTS, MQTT)

POWER Input voltage range Back-up battery Internal fuse

10 – 30 V DC with overvoltage protection
170 mAh Li-Ion battery 3.7 V
3A, 125V

Power consumption

At 12V < 5.5 mA (Ultra Deep Sleep) At 12V < 6.5 mA (Deep sleep) At 12V < 12 mA (Online Deep Sleep) At 12V < 13 mA (GPS Sleep) At 12V < 40 mA (nominal with no load)
At 12V < 75 mA (with full Load / Peak)

BLUETOOTH Specification
Supported peripherals

4.0 + LE
Temperature and Humidity sensor1, OBDII dongle, Inateck Barcode Scanner, Universal BLE sensors support

INTERFACE GNSS antenna GSM antenna USB LED indication SIM Memory

Internal High Gain Internal High Gain 2.0 USB Micro B 2 status LED lights Micro-SIM 128MB internal flash memory

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATION

Dimensions

92.5 x 57.6 x 14 mm (L x W x H)

Weight

63 g

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OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

Operating temperature (without battery)

-40 °C to +85 °C

Storage temperature (without battery)

-40 °C to +85 °C

Operating temperature (with battery)

0 °C to +40 °C

Storage temperature (with battery)

-20 °C to +45 °C

Operating temperature (with battery)

0 °C to +40 °C

Operating humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing

Operating temperature (with battery)

-20 °C to +40 °C

Storage temperature (with battery)

-20 °C to +45 °C

Ingress Protection Rating

IP65

Battery charge temperature
Battery discharge temperature
Battery storage temperature

0 °C to +45 °C
-20 °C to +60 °C -20 °C to +45 °C for 1 month -20 °C to +35 °C for 6 months

FEATURES Sensors
Scenarios
Sleep modes Configuration and firmware update SMS GPRS commands Time Synchronization Ignition detection

Accelerometer
Green Driving, Over Speeding detection, Jamming detection, GNSS Fuel Counter, Excessive Idling detection, Unplug detection, Towing detection, Crash detection, Auto Geofence, Manual Geofence, Trip2
GPS Sleep, Online Deep Sleep, Deep Sleep, Ultra Deep Sleep3
FOTA Web4, Teltonika Configurator5 (USB, Bluetooth)
Configuration, Events, Debug
Configuration, Debug
GPS, NITZ, NTP
Accelerometer, External Power Voltage

2wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/FMC880_Features_settings 3wiki.teltonika- gps.com/view/FMC880_Sleep_modes#Deep_Sleep_mode 4wiki.teltonika- gps.com/view/FOTA_WEB 5wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/Teltonika_Configurator
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SAFETY INFORMATION
This message contains information on how to operate FMC880 safely. By following these requirements and recommendations, you will avoid dangerous situations. You must read these instructions carefully and follow them strictly before operating the device!
· The device uses SELV limited power source. The nominal voltage is +12 V DC. The allowed voltage range is +10…+30 V DC.
· To avoid mechanical damage, it is advised to transport the device in an impact-proof package. Before usage, the device should be placed so that its LED indicators are visible. They show the status of device operation.
· Before unmounting the device from vehicle, ignition MUST be OFF.

Do not disassemble the device. If the device is damaged, the power supply cables are not isolated or the isolation is damaged, DO NOT touch the device before unplugging the power supply.
All wireless data transferring devices produce interference that may affect other devices which are placed nearby.
The programming must be performed using a PC with autonomic power supply.
Installation and/or handling during a lightning storm is prohibited.
The device is susceptible to water and humidity.
Teltonika is not responsible for any harm caused by wrong cables used for connection between PC and FMC880
Battery should not be disposed of with general household waste. Bring damaged or worn-out batteries to your local recycling center or dispose them to battery recycle bin found in stores.
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CERTIFICATION AND APPROVALS

This sign on the package means that it is necessary to read the Users Manual before your start using the device. Full Users Manual version can be found in our Wiki1.
1wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/FMC880
The RoHS1 is a directive regulating the manufacture, import and distribution of Electronics and Electrical Equipment (EEE) within the EU, which bans from use 10 different hazardous materials (to date).
1wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/FMC880_RoHS

This sign on the package means that all used electronic and electric equipment should not be mixed with general household waste.
CHECK ALL CERTIFICATES
All newest certificates may be found in our Wiki2. 2 wiki.teltonika- gps.com/view/FMC880Certification%26_Approvals

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WARRANTY
We guarantee our products 24-month warranty1 period. All batteries carry a 6-month warranty period. Post-warranty repair service for products is not provided. If a product stops operating within this specific warranty time, the product can be: · Repaired · Replaced with a new product · Replaced with an equivalent repaired product fulfilling the same functionality · Replaced with a different product fulfilling the same functionality in case of EOL for the original product
1Additional agreement for an extended warranty period can be agreed upon separately.
WARRANTY DISCLAIMER
· Customers are only allowed to return products as a result of the product being defective, due to order assembly or manufacturing fault.
· Products are intended to be used by personnel with training and experience. · Warranty does not cover defects or malfunctions caused by accidents, misuse, abuse, catastrophes, improper maintenance
or inadequate installation not following operating instructions (including failure to heed warnings) or use with equipment with which it is not intended to be used. · Warranty does not apply to any consequential damages. · Warranty is not applicable for supplementary product equipment (i. e. PSU, power cables, antennas) unless the accessory is defective on arrival. · More information on what is RMA1
1wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/RMA_guidelines
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