Teltonika FMB230 User manual

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FMB230 First Start
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GNSS/GSM/Bluetooth tracker with internal GNSS/GSM antennas and internal battery
Contents
1 How to insert Micro-SIM card and connect battery
2 Battery placement after complete device disassembling
3 2x6 socket pinout
3.1 PC Connection (Windows)
3.2 How to install USB drivers (Windows)
3.3 Configuration (Windows)
3.4 Quick SMS configuration
4 Mounting recommendations
5 Installation photos
6 Safety information
6.1 Precautions
How to insert Micro-SIM card and connect battery
1.You will receive your device partly closed.
2.Gently remove top and bottom covers.
3.Insert SIM card as shown with PIN request disabled or read our Wiki how to enter it later in
Teltonika Configurator. 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.Connect battery as shown to device. Position the battery in place where it does not obstruct other
components.
5.After configuration, see “PC Connection (Windows)”, attach device top and bottom cover back and
press them twice to the full closure.
6.Make sure that product casing is closed correctly.
This device has an IP67 casing with a two-phase closing, that ensures a 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.

Battery placement after complete device disassembling
Using double sided tape, stick internal battery to the bottom part of the device case. Battery1.
should be glued approximately 15 millimeters from the bottom wall of the case. Picture on the
left.
Connect battery to the PCB.2.
Gently place PCB into the bottom case.3.
2x6 socket pinout

PIN
NUMBER PIN NAME DESCRIPTION
1VCC (10-30)V
DC (+)
Power supply (+10-30 V
DC).
2 DOUT 3 Digital output, channel 3.
Open collector output.
Max. 3,3 A DC.
3 AIN 2 / DIN 3 Analog input, channel 2.
Input range: 0-30 V DC /
Digital input, channel 3.
4 DIN 2-N/AIN1 Digital input, channel 2,
Negative input, Analog
input, channel 1, Input
range: 0-30 V DC.
5 DIN 1 Digital input, channel 1.
6 INPUT 6 TX EXT (LVCAN – TX).
7GND (-) Ground.
8 DOUT 1 Digital output, channel 1.
Open collector output.
Max. 3,3 A DC.
9 DOUT 2 Digital output, channel 2.
Open collector output.
Max. 3,3 A DC.
10 1WIRE POWER +3,8 V output for 1–Wire
devices.
11 1WIRE DATA Data for 1–Wire devices.
12 INPUT 5 RX EXT (LVCAN - RX).
PC Connection (Windows)
Power-up FMB230 with DC voltage 10-30 V power supply using supplied power cable.1.
LED’s should start blinking, see “FMB230 LED status”.
Connect device to computer using Micro-USB cable or Bluetooth connection:2.
Using Micro-USB cable
You will need to install USB drivers, see "How to install USB drivers
(Windows)"
Using Bluetooth
FMB230 Bluetooth is enabled by default. Turn on Bluetooth on your PC, then
select Add Bluetooth or other device > Bluetooth. Choose your device named –
“FMB230_last_7_imei_digits”, without LE in the end. Enter default password
5555, press Connect and then select Done.
You are now ready to use the device on your computer.3.
How to install USB drivers (Windows)
Please download COM port drivers from Teltonika here.1.
Extract and run TeltonikaCOMDriver.exe.2.
Click Next in driver installation window.3.
In the following window click Install button.4.
Setup will continue installing the driver and eventually the confirmation window will appear.5.
Click Finish to complete the setup.

Configuration (Windows)
At first FMB230 device will have default factory settings set. These settings should be changed
according to the user's needs.
Main configuration can be performed via Teltonika Configurator software. Get the latest FMB230
Configurator version from here. Configurator operates on Microsoft Windows OS and uses
prerequisite MS .NET Framework. Make sure you have the correct version installed.
MS .NET requirements
Operatin
g system
MS .NET
Framework version Version Link
•
Windows
Vista
•
Windows
7
•
Windows
8.1
•
Windows
10
MS .NET Framework
4.6.2
32 and
64 bit
.NET
Fram
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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 window tabs display information about GNSS, GSM, I/O, Maintenance and etc.
FMB230 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.1.
Save to device – saves configuration to device.2.
Load from file – loads configuration from file.3.
Save to file – saves configuration to file.4.

Update firmware – updates firmware on device.5.
Read records – read records from device.6.
Reboot device – restarts device.7.
Reset configuration – sets device configuration to default.8.
Most important configurator section is GPRS – where all your server and GPRS settings can be
configured and Data Acquisition – where data acquiring parameters can be configured. More
details about FMB230 configuration using Configurator can be found here.
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"
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)
Note: Before SMS text, two space symbols should be inserted.
Default configuration settings
Movement and ignition detection:
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 Moving if one of these events happen:
300 seconds passes Vehicle turns 10° degrees
Vehicle drives 100 meters
Speed difference between
last coordinate and current
position is greater than 10
km/h
Device makes a record On Stop if:
1 hour passes while vehicle is
stationary and ignition is off
Records sending to server:

If device has made a record it is
sent to the server every 120
seconds
After successful SMS configuration, FMB230 device will synchronize time and update records to
configured server. Time intervals and default I/O elements can be changed by using Teltonika
Configurator or SMS parameters.
Mounting recommendations
Connecting wires
Wires should be connected while the module is not plugged in.
Wires should be fastened to stable wires or other non-moving parts. Any heat emitting
and/or moving objects should be kept away from the wires.
There should be no exposed wires. If factory isolation was removed while connecting
wires, the isolation material should be applied.
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 and the wires
should not be loose.
Wires cannot be connected to the board computers or control units.
Connecting power source
Be sure that after the car computer goes to sleep mode, power might be still available on
the power wires. 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.
3 A, 125 V external fuse shall be used.
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.

PAY ATTENTION! Connecting the power supply must be carried out in a very low
impedance point of on-board vehicle network. These points in the car are the battery
terminals. Therefore, we recommend connecting the power of FMB230 (GND and
POWER wires) directly to the battery terminals. Another valid option is to connect the
wires to the main POWER cable inside the fuse box (if there is none, then to the power
supply where the fuses of vehicle’s computer are), GND wire must be connected in a
special point, designed to connect GND vehicle computer. Connecting the GND at an
arbitrary point to the mass of the car is unacceptable, as static and dynamic potentials
on the line GND will be unpredictable, which can lead to unstable FMB230 operation
and even its failure.
Installation photos
Device should be mounted with the device name view to the open sky.
FMB230 device should be mounted with the device logo view to the open sky for the best device
performance with not less than ¾ of metal free area. FMB230 has IP67 protection class. Top
performance is reached if mounted outside of the vehicle. The device has adhesive tape to securely
place the device.
SIM card should be inserted in the module while the connector is plugged off (while module has no
power).
Safety information
This message contains information on how to operate FMB230 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..+30V 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 2x6 connector wires to the vehicle, the appropriate jumpers of the
vehicle power supply should be disconnected.
Before unmounting the device from the vehicle, the 2x6 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 60950-1 standard.
The device FMB230 is not designed as a navigational device for boats.
Precautions
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.
The device is susceptible to water and humidity.
Installation and/or handling during a lightning storm is prohibited.
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