Teltonika Telematics FTC881 Installation guide

FTC881
Special and small waterproof tracker
Quick Manual v1.0

Quick Manual v1.0 // FTC881 2
CONTENT
Know your device................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Pinout ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Set up your device ..............................................................................................................................................................................................5
PC Connection (Windows)..................................................................................................................................................................................6
How to install USB drivers (Windows) ..............................................................................................................................................................6
Conguration (Windows) ...................................................................................................................................................................................7
Mounting recommendations.............................................................................................................................................................................8
Safety information .............................................................................................................................................................................................9

Quick Manual v1.0 // FTC881 3
KNOW YOUR DEVICE
STATUS
LED
SIM
SLOT
BATTERY
SOCKET
NAVIGATE
LED
GNSS
ANTENA
TOP VIEW TOP VIEW (WITHOUT COVER)BOTTOM VIEW (WITHOUT COVER)

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PIN NUMBER PIN NAME DESCRIPTION
1VCC (10-70)V DC
(+)
(Red) Power supply (+10-
70 V DC)
2 GND (-) (Black) Ground
PINOUT
FTC881
PIN1 PIN2
FTC881 pinout

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SET UP YOUR DEVICE
HOW TO INSERT MICRO-SIM CARD AND CONNECT THE BATTERY
1
4
COVER REMOVAL
BATTERY CONNECTION
3SIM CARD INSERT 2
5
COVER REMOVAL
DEVICE IS READY
You will receivyour device partly closed.
Battery is already connected, so after
conguring device fully close casing.
Gently remove side cover.
Device is ready to be mounted.
Insert SIM card as shown. Make sure
Nano-SIM card cut-o corner is pointing
towards SIM slot.

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PC CONNECTION (WINDOWS)
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 conrmation window will appear. Click Finish to complete the
setup.
1 wiki.teltonika-gps.com/images/d/d0/TeltonikaCOMDriver.zip
1. Power- up FTC881 with DC voltage (10-70V) power supply using power wires.LEDs should start blinking.
2. Connect device to computer using Micro-USB cable and install USB driver, see “How to install USB drivers (Windows)1”
1 Page 6, "How to install USB drivers"

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MS .NET REQUIREMENTS
Operating system MS .NET Framework version Version Links
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows 8.1
Windows 10
MS .NET Framework 4.6.2 32 and 64 bit www.microsoft.com1
1 dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet-framework/net462
At rst FTC881 device will have default factory settings set. These settings should be changed according to the user's needs. Main
conguration can be performed via Teltonika Congurator tool1(TCT).
1 wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/QSG_New_platform
CONFIGURATION (WINDOWS)

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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,
use it to attach the device on the battery, so that the GNSS
antenna and LEDs indicators are facing up.
CONNECTING POWER SOURCE
• Device power wire is designed to be directly connected to
the positive terminal fastener of the vehicle battery.
CONNECTING GROUND WIRE
• Connect ground wire to the vehicle frame or metal parts
that are xed to the frame.
• If the wire is xed with the bolt, the loop must be connected
to the end of the wire.
• Device ground wire is designed to be directly connected to
the negative terminal fastener of the vehicle battery.

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This message contains information on how to operate FTC881
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 a 10 V...70 V DC power supply. The
nominal voltage is 12 V DC. The allowed range of voltage
is 10 V...70 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.
SAFETY INFORMATION 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 aect other devices which are
placed nearby.
The programming must be performed using a PC
with autonomic power supply.
The device must be rmly fastened in a predened
location.
The device must be connected only by qualied
personnel.
Installation and/or handling during a lightning storm
is prohibited.
The device is susceptible to water and humidity if
the device housing is not properly closed
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.