TELTONIKA FMC234 Waterproof GPRS-GNSS Tracker User Manual

TELTONIKA FMC234 Waterproof GPRS-GNSS Tracker

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: FMC234
• Type: Waterproof GPRS/GNSS Tracker
• Battery: High-capacity

Device Overview

Top View

2×6 Socket
This socket is used for various input and output connections. Refer to the pinout section for details.

Bottom View (Without Cover)

Status LED
This LED indicates the status of the device.

GNSS Antenna
This is the antenna for the GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receiver.

Micro SIM Slot
This slot is used to insert a micro SIM card for data communication.

Battery Socket
This socket is used to connect the high-capacity battery to the device.

Navigate LED
This LED indicates the navigation status of the device.

Pinout

DC.
3| DIN 3 / AIN 2| Analog input, channel 2. Input range: 0-30 V DC / Digital
input, channel 3. Digital input, channel 2.
4| DIN 2-N / AIN 1| Negative input (ground sense), Analog input, channel 1, Input
range: 0-30 VDC.
5| DIN 1| Digital input, channel 1.
6| INPUT 6|
7| GND (-)| Ground pin. (10-30) V DC ()
8| DOUT 1| Digital output, channel 1. Open collector output. Max. 0,5 A
DC.
9| DOUT 2| Digital output, channel 2. Open collector output. Max. 0,5 A
DC.
10| 1WIRE POWER|
11| 1WIRE DATA|
12| INPUT 5|

Wiring Scheme
The wiring scheme shows how to connect various components to the device.

Set up Your Device

How to Insert Micro-SIM Card and Connect the Battery

1. Partly closed device: You will receive your device partly closed.
2. Cover removal: Gently remove top and bottom covers.
3. SIM card insert: Insert SIM card as shown with PIN request disabled or read our Wiki1 how to enter it later in Teltonika Configurator2. Make sure that SIM card cut-off corner is pointing outward from slot. SIM slot 1 is closer to PCB, SIM slot 2 is the top one.
4. Battery connection: Connect battery as shown to the device. Position the battery in a place where it does not obstruct other components.
5. Attaching cover back: After configuration, see PC Connection (Windows)1, attach device top and bottom cover back and press them twice to the full closure.
6. Completely closed device: Make sure that the product casing is closed correctly.

IMPORTANT! This device has an IP67 casing with a two-phase closing, that ensures reliable protection and ease of use. Please make sure that product casing corner clips are fixed tightly and cable is connected to the device in order to maintain the degree of IP67 protection.

PC Connection (Windows)

1. Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Install USB drivers: Please download COM port drivers from here1. Extract and run TeltonikaCOMDriver.exe. Click Next in the driver installation window. In the following window, click Install button. Setup will continue installing the driver and eventually the confirmation window will appear. Click Finish to complete the installation.
3. You are now ready to use the device on your computer.

FAQ

• Q: How do I insert a SIM card into the device?
  A: To insert a SIM card, gently remove the top and bottom covers of the device. Insert the SIM card into the designated SIM slot with the cut-off corner pointing outward. Make sure the PIN request is disabled or refer to our Wiki for instructions on how to enter it later in Teltonika Configurator.

• Q: How do I connect the battery to the device?
  A: Connect the battery to the device as shown in the instructions. Position the battery in a way that it does not obstruct other components.

• Q: How do I close the device after configuration?
  A: After configuring the device, attach the top and bottom covers back and press them twice to ensure full closure.

• Q: How do I connect the device to my computer?
  A: Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable. Install the USB drivers by downloading them from the provided link and following the installation instructions.

KNOW YOUR DEVICE

PINOUT

WIRING SCHEME

SET UP YOUR DEVICE

HOW TO INSERT MICRO-SIM CARD AND CONNECT THE BATTERY

1. PARTLY CLOSED DEVICE
   You will receive your device partly closed.

2. COVER REMOVAL
   Gently remove top and bottom covers.

3. SIM CARD INSERT
   Insert SIM card as shown with PIN request disabled or read our Wiki1 how to enter it later in Teltonika Configurator2. Make sure that SIM card cut-off corner is pointing outward from slot. SIM slot 1 is closer to PCB, SIM slot 2 is the top one.  1 wiki.teltonika- gps.com/view/FMC234_Security_info 2 wiki.teltonika- gps.com/view/Teltonika_Configurator
   

4. BATTERY CONNECTION
   Connect 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)1”, attach device top and bottom cover back and press them twice to the full closure.
   1 Page 7, “PC Connection
   (Windows)

6. COMPLETELY CLOSED DEVICE
   Make sure that product casing is closed correctly.

IMPORTANT!
This device has an IP67 casing with a two-phase closing, that ensures reliable protection and ease of use. Please make sure that product casing corner clips are fixed tightly and cable is connected to the device in order to maintain the degree of IP67 protection.

PC CONNECTION (WINDOWS)

1. Power-up FMC234 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® wireless technology
   • FMC234 Bluetooth® technology is enabled by default. Turn on Bluetooth® connection on your PC, then select Add Bluetooth or other device > Bluetooth. Choose your device named – “FMC234_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.
4. wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/FMC234_LED_status
5. Page 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.

CONFIGURATION
At first FMC234 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.

1. wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/Teltonika_Configurator
2. wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/Teltonika_Configurator_versions

MS .NET REQUIREMENTS

www.microsoft.com1

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.

Configuration process begins by pressing on connected device.

After connection to Configurator Status window will be displayed.

Various Status window1 tabs display information about GNSS2, GSM3, I/O4, Maintenance5 and etc. FMC234 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:

• 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.
• Update firmware – updates firmware on device.
• Read records – reads records from the device.
• Reboot device – restarts device.
• 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 FMC234 configuration using Configurator can be found in our Wiki8.

1. wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/FMC234_Status_info
2. wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/FMC234_Status_info#GNSS_Info
3. wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/FMC234_Status_info#GSM_Info
4. wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/FMC234_Status_info#I.2FO_Info
5. wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/FMC234_Status_info#Maintenance
6. wiki.teltonika-gps.com/index.php?title=FMC234_GPRS_settings
7. wiki.teltonika-gps.com/index.php?title=FMC234_Dataacquisition settings
8. wiki.teltonika-gps.com/index.php?title=FMC234_Configuration

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:

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

GPRS SETTINGS

• 2001 – APN
• 2002 – APN username (if there are no APN username, empty field should be left)
• 2003 – APN password (if there are no APN password, empty field should be left)

SERVER SETTINGS:

• 2004 – Domain
• 2005 – Port
• 2006 – Data sending protocol (0 – TCP, 1 – UDP)

DEFAULT CONFIGURATION SETTINGS

MOVEMENT AND IGNITION DETECTION:

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

After successful SMS configuration, FMC234 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.

1. wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/Teltonika_Configurator
2. wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/Template:FMB_Device_Family_Parameter_list

MOUNTING RECOMMENDATIONS WITH A STANDARD CABLE

CONNECTING WIRES

• Wires should be fastened to the other wires or non-moving parts. Try to avoid heat emitting and moving objects near the wires.
• The connections should not be seen very clearly. If factory isolation was removed while connecting wires, it should be applied again.
• If the wires are placed in the exterior or in places where they can be damaged or exposed to heat, humidity, dirt, etc., additional isolation should be applied.
• Wires cannot be connected to the board computers or control units.

CONNECTING POWER SOURCE

• Be sure that after the car computer falls asleep, power is still available on chosen wire. Depending on car, this may happen in 5 to 30 minutes period.
• When module is connected, measure voltage again to make sure it did not decrease.
• It is recommended to connect to the main power cable in the fuse box.
• Use 3A, 125V external fuse.

CONNECTING IGNITION WIRE

• Be sure to check if it is a real ignition wire i. e. power does not disappear after starting the engine.
• Check if this is not an ACC wire (when key is in the first position, most of the vehicle electronics are available).
• Check if power is still available when you turn off any of vehicles devices.
• Ignition is connected to the ignition relay output. As alternative, any other relay, which has power output when ignition is on, may be chosen.

CONNECTING GROUND WIRE

• Ground wire is connected to the vehicle frame or metal parts that are fixed to the frame.
• If the wire is fixed with the bolt, the loop must be connected to the end of the wire.
• For better contact scrub paint from the spot where loop is going to be connected.

LED INDICATIONS

NAVIGATION LED INDICATIONS

STATUS LED INDICATIONS

BASIC CHARACTERISTICS

MODULE

GNSS

CELLUAR

POWER

BLUETOOTH® TECHNOLOGY

INTERFACE

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATION

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

FEATURES

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

DIGITAL INPUT

ANALOG INPUT

OUTPUT SUPPLY VOLTAGE 1-WIRE

SAFETY INFORMATION

This message contains information on how to operate FMC234 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.
• When connecting the 2×6 connector wires to the vehicle, the appropriate jumpers of the vehicle power supply should be disconnected.
• Before unmounting the device from the vehicle, the 2×6 connector must be disconnected. The device is designed to be mounted in a zone of limited access, which is inaccessible to the operator. All related devices must meet the requirements of EN 62368-1 standard.
• The device FMC234 is not designed as a navigational device for boats.
• 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 device must be connected only by qualified personnel.
• The device must be firmly fastened in a predefined location.
• 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.
• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
• 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.
• This sign on the package means that it is necessary to read the User‘s Manual before your start using the device. Full User‘s Manual version can be found in our Wiki1. 1 wiki.teltonika-gps.com/index.php?title=FMC234
• Hereby, Teltonika declare under our sole responsibility that the above described product is in conformity with the relevant Community harmonization: European Directive 2014/53/EU (RED).
• 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).
• The standard aims to provide users more detailed information than vague marketing terms such as waterproof.
• This sign on the package means that all used electronic and electric equipment should not be mixed with general household waste.
• E-Mark and e-Mark are the European conformity marks issued by the transport sector, indicating that the products comply with relevant laws and regulations or directives. Vehicles and related products need to go through the E-Mark certification process to be legally sold in Europe.
• REACH addresses the production and use of chemical substances, and their potential impacts on both human health and the environment. Its 849 pages took seven years to pass, and it has been described as the most complex legislation in the Union’s history and the most important in 20 years. It is the strictest law to date regulating chemical substances and will affect industries throughout the world.
• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by UAB Teltonika Telematics is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

DECLARATION OF IMEI ASSIGNMENT

The IMEI number is used by a GSM network to identify valid devices and therefore can be used for stopping a stolen phone from accessing that network. For example, if a mobile phone is stolen, the owner can call their network provider and instruct them to blacklist the phone using its IMEI number. This renders the phone useless on that network and sometimes other networks too, whether or not the phone’s subscriber identity module (SIM) is changed.

CHECK ALL CERTIFICATES
All newest certificates may be found in our Wiki2.
2 wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/FMC230Certification%26_Approvals

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

1 Additional 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

wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/RMA_guidelines

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