TELTONIKA FMC640 GNSS LTE and Bluetooth Modules Owner’s Manual

: September 6, 2024
: teltonika

Table of Contents

TELTONIKA FMC640 GNSS LTE and Bluetooth Modules
Product Usage Instructions
FMC640 General description
Package contents
Basic characteristics
Technical features
Technical information about internal battery
Battery tests
Electrical characteristics
Absolute maximum ratings
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TELTONIKA FMC640 GNSS LTE and Bluetooth Modules

Specifications

Cellular:
- LTE Cat 1, UMTS, GSM technologies
- 2G bands: EG91-EX: GSM: B3/B8, EG91-AUX: GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8
- 3G bands: EG91-EX: WCDMA: B1/B8, EG91-AUX: WCDMA: B1/B2/B5/B8
- 4G bands: EG91-EX: LTE FDD: B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28, EG91-AUX:LTE-FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B28/B66
- Data transfer speeds for LTE, UMTS, and GSM
GNSS features:
- Tracking with 33/99 acquisition channels and -165 dBM sensitivity
- Hot start functionality
CAN Interface:
- Various electrical characteristics for CAN bus operation
RS232/RS485 Input Voltage specifications

Product Usage Instructions

Package Contents

The package includes:

FMC640 device
4 screws for assembling device
GPS/GLONASS antenna
GSM antenna
USB cable
Ni-MH Rechargeable battery, 8.4V, 550 mA
Input and output power supply cable with 2×10 connection pins

Cellular Usage
The device supports LTE Cat 1, UMTS, and GSM technologies.
Ensure to configure the device with appropriate APN settings for data transfer.

GNSS Features
To utilize the tracking feature, ensure the device has a clear view of the sky for optimal GPS/GLONASS signal reception. Hot start feature helps in quick GPS signal acquisition after device restart.

CAN Interface
For CAN bus operation, adhere to the specified electrical characteristics for proper communication with the vehicle’s network.

RS232/RS485 Input Voltage
Observe the specified voltage ranges for RS232 and RS485 inputs to prevent damage to the device due to overvoltage.

FAQ

What are the key cellular technologies supported by FMC640?
The FMC640 supports LTE Cat 1, UMTS, and GSM technologies for cellular communication.

How many acquisition channels does the FMC640 have for tracking?
The FMC640 has either 33 or 99 acquisition channels based on the model variant.

What is the sensitivity of the tracking feature in FMC640?
The tracking feature in FMC640 has a sensitivity of -165 dBM.

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FMC640 General description

Main Page > EOL Products > FMC640 > MC640 Manual > FMC640 General description FMC640 is a PROFESSIONAL series device with 4G network coverage including 3G (UMTS), 2G (GSM) fallback compatibility. The device equipped with GNSS/LTE and Bluetooth modules, external GNSS, and LTE antennas. FMC640 will maximize your fleet efficiency with features like FMS CAN data (1939), fuel CAN data (1708), tachograph live data (K-Line), remote tachograph file download,various third party RS232 or RS485 devices support, and Dual-SIM. The terminal is suitable for applications like international logistics, refrigerated transport, agriculture, construction & mining,security & emergency services, and even more. The device supports universal BLE sensors, beacon tags.

Package contents

Usually the FMC640 device sample is supplied to the customer in a cardboard box containing all the equipment that is necessary for operation. The package contains:

FMC640 device;
4 screws for assembling device
GPS/GLONASS antenna
GSM antenna
USB cable
Ni-MH Rechargeable battery, 8.4V, 550 mA.
Input and output power supply cable with 2×10 connection pins.

Basic characteristics

Cellular:

LTE Cat 1, UMTS, GSM technologies
2G bands:
- EG91-EX: GSM: B3/B8
- EG91-AUX: GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8
3G bands:
- EG91-EX: WCDMA: B1/B8
- EG91-AUX: WCDMA: B1/B2/B5/B8
4G bands:
- EG91-EX: LTE FDD: B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28
- EG91-AUX: LTE-FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B28/B66
Data transfer:
- LTE: LTE FDD: Max 10Mbps (DL)/Max 5Mbps (UL)
- UMTS: WCDMA: Max 384Kbps (DL)/Max 384Kbps (UL)
- GSM: GPRS: Max 107Kbps (DL)/Max 85.6Kbps (UL)
SMS (text, data)

GNSS features:

Tracking: 33/ 99 acquisition channels
-165 dBM sensitivity
Hot start <1s
Warm Start < 25s
Cold start < 35s
NMEA-183 protocol
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU, SBAS, QZSS, DGPS, AGPS
Accuracy < 3m

Hardware features:

STM32 processor;
2 MB internal Flash memory;
External memory card slot;
Built-in accelerometer;
Built-in Bluetooth 5.0;
Internal backup battery included;

Interface:

Integrated KLINE
Dual CAN J1939
J1708 CAN
RS485 and 2x RS232 support
4 Digital Inputs for object status monitoring
4 Digital Open-collector Outputs (controlling external relays, LED, buzzers, etc.)
4 Analog Inputs
1-wire interface
Ni-Mh 550 mAh internal battery
MicroSD card
2 status LED
Dimensions: L(104,1mm)xW(76,8mm)xH(31,5mm)
Configuration and firmware update (via FOTA and USB cable)
External GSM antenna for higher sensitivity
External GNSS antenna for higher sensitivity

Special features:

Fast position fix;
High Quality track even in high density urban canyon;
Ultra small case;
Ready for harsh environment;
Easy to mount in limited access areas;
Firmly fasten;
2 LED status indication;
Real time tracking;
Smart data acquisition based on:
- Time;
- Speed;
- Angle;
- Distance;
Ignition or any other I/O event;
Sending acquired data via GPRS;
GPRS and SMS I/O events;
Virtual odometer;
Jamming detection;
Configurable using Secured SMS Commands;
2x SIM card; 1x eSIM;
Overvoltage protection (compatible with pulse 5a and pulse 5b);
Reverse polarity protection;

Description

Technical features

Technical details

Dimension drawing:

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Technical information about internal battery

Batteries are covered by 6 month warranty support.

CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Battery should not be disposed of into general household waste.
Bring damaged or worn-out batteries to your local recycling center or dispose them into a battery recycle bin commonly found in supermarkets.

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Battery tests

The amount of time the device will work from internal battery depends on the battery health, how often the device saves/sends information to the server, external peripherals connected to the device and the results may also differ depending on firmware used.

For general comparison purpose, and to see what results can be achieved, you can refer to the following internal test results in different modes and sending frequencies: