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| − | |'''1.1. | + | |'''1.1.0'''||2023-04-19||[[File:Download_zip.png|x30px|link=https://github.com/teltonika-telematics/tct-releases/releases/download/v.1.0.0/TelematicsConfigurationTool.Setup.1.1.0-windows-x86_64bit.zip]] |
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| − | * | + | *Device configuration over Bluetooth. |
| + | *Special firmware version support. | ||
| + | *Manual geofence functionality for Professional series devices (FMx6). | ||
| + | *LLS calibration functionality. | ||
| + | *Read records functionality. | ||
| + | TCT supports all firmware versions starting from '''03.27.13.Rev.03''' | ||
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===Installation guide=== | ===Installation guide=== | ||
Follow the steps below in order to install TCT on your PC: | Follow the steps below in order to install TCT on your PC: | ||
| − | #Install TelematicsConfigurationTool.Setup.exe with admin privileges. | + | # Install TelematicsConfigurationTool.Setup.exe with admin privileges. |
#Accept the license agreement. | #Accept the license agreement. | ||
#Choose whether TCT should be available to all users or just to you (current user). | #Choose whether TCT should be available to all users or just to you (current user). | ||
#Select the location where you want to install TCT. By default, TCT is installed in the program files. However, you can install it anywhere you want. | #Select the location where you want to install TCT. By default, TCT is installed in the program files. However, you can install it anywhere you want. | ||
| − | #Wait until the installation is complete and click '''Finish''' to exit installation wizard. | + | # Wait until the installation is complete and click '''Finish''' to exit installation wizard. |
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| + | [[File:Installation_new.gif|alt=|left]] | ||
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<span style="color:#FF0000">'''''IMPORTANT NOTES'''''</span> | <span style="color:#FF0000">'''''IMPORTANT NOTES'''''</span> | ||
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| − | Windows smart screen may appear during first installation. If this occurs please follow the steps below:<br /> | + | Windows smart screen may appear during first installation. If this occurs please follow the steps below:<br /> |
#Click on '''More info''' to access additional details about the application. <br /> | #Click on '''More info''' to access additional details about the application. <br /> | ||
#Make sure that the application name is '''TelematicsConfigurationTool.Setup.x.x.x.exe.''' Take into account that '''"x"''' represents the version of TCT and can differ depending on the installation file you have.<br /> | #Make sure that the application name is '''TelematicsConfigurationTool.Setup.x.x.x.exe.''' Take into account that '''"x"''' represents the version of TCT and can differ depending on the installation file you have.<br /> | ||
#Make sure that the publisher is '''TELTONIKA TELEMATICS''' .<br /> | #Make sure that the publisher is '''TELTONIKA TELEMATICS''' .<br /> | ||
| − | #If everything is correct, please click on''' Run anyway .'''<br /> | + | # If everything is correct, please click on''' Run anyway .'''<br /> |
| − | #After confirmation the installation setup will start immediately.<br /> | + | # After confirmation the installation setup will start immediately.<br /> |
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| − | ===Teltonika COM Driver Installation === | + | ===Teltonika COM Driver Installation=== |
Teltonika COM Driver is a serial communication port driver for Teltonika Telematics device, It is one of the requirements for TCT to work properly, without this driver TCT will not detect your Teltonika Telematics device. | Teltonika COM Driver is a serial communication port driver for Teltonika Telematics device, It is one of the requirements for TCT to work properly, without this driver TCT will not detect your Teltonika Telematics device. | ||
| − | <br />Download COM port drivers from Teltonika '''[[Special:Redirect/file/TeltonikaCOMDriver.zip|here]]'''. | + | <br />Download COM port drivers from Teltonika '''[[Special:Redirect/file/TeltonikaCOMDriver.zip|here]]'''.[[File:Comportdriver.gif|frameless|422x422px|alt=|right]] |
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Follow the steps below in order to install '''Teltonika COM Driver''' : | Follow the steps below in order to install '''Teltonika COM Driver''' : | ||
#Run '''Teltonika COM_Driver''' with admin privileges' to begin the installation. | #Run '''Teltonika COM_Driver''' with admin privileges' to begin the installation. | ||
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#Click next and modify/configure the destination folder for installation. | #Click next and modify/configure the destination folder for installation. | ||
# Click '''Install''' and wait for the progress bar to be completed. | # Click '''Install''' and wait for the progress bar to be completed. | ||
| − | #And finally click '''Close''' to exit the installation.<br /> | + | #And finally click '''Close''' to exit the installation. |
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| + | == Offline vs Online Configuration == | ||
Offline configuration refers to creating a configuration without any device connected. Later you can load this configuration file created in offline mode into the device remotely (via [[FOTA WEB|'''FOTA WEB''']]) or when a device is connected to your PC. On the other hand, Online Configuration refers to creating a configuration with a device connected and you can directly save the changes into the device. | Offline configuration refers to creating a configuration without any device connected. Later you can load this configuration file created in offline mode into the device remotely (via [[FOTA WEB|'''FOTA WEB''']]) or when a device is connected to your PC. On the other hand, Online Configuration refers to creating a configuration with a device connected and you can directly save the changes into the device. | ||
| − | == Creating an Offline Configuration File== | + | ==Creating an Offline Configuration File== |
In order to create an offline configuration file, follow the steps below: | In order to create an offline configuration file, follow the steps below: | ||
| − | #Select a device from the list. You can use Search and Filter to find it. | + | #Select a required device from the list. You can use Search and Filter to find it. |
#Click '''Configure''' button. | #Click '''Configure''' button. | ||
| − | [[File: | + | #Access the configuration screen. |
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| + | [[File:FMB920_getting_started.gif|center]] | ||
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==Creating an Online Configuration File== | ==Creating an Online Configuration File== | ||
In order to create an online configuration file, follow the steps below: | In order to create an online configuration file, follow the steps below: | ||
| − | # Make sure that your device is supported by TCT by | + | #Make sure that your device is supported by TCT by consulting [[Telematics Configuration Tool (TCT)|Supported Devices list]]. |
| − | # Connect your device to | + | # Connect your device to TCT and click '''Configure'''. |
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| − | + | [[File:FMC130_online_config.gif|center]] | |
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==Editing a Configuration File== | ==Editing a Configuration File== | ||
In order to open an existing configuration file, follow the steps below: | In order to open an existing configuration file, follow the steps below: | ||
| − | # | + | # Click on the three dots on top of the Offline configuration menu and click''' Open'''. |
#Select the configuration file and click''' Open'''. | #Select the configuration file and click''' Open'''. | ||
#Wait for the configuration file to load, edit it and save the changes you've made. | #Wait for the configuration file to load, edit it and save the changes you've made. | ||
| − | [[File: | + | <br /> |
| − | + | [[File:Open_exisitingfile.gif|center]] | |
<span style="color:#FF0000">'''''IMPORTANT NOTES'''''</span> | <span style="color:#FF0000">'''''IMPORTANT NOTES'''''</span> | ||
| − | * On the left side of the TCT window, you will find the configuration name under '''Configuration once file is loaded'''. | + | *On the left side of the TCT window, you will find the configuration name under '''Configuration once file is loaded'''. |
Revision as of 12:07, 19 April 2023
Main Page > Software & Applications > Telematics Configuration Tool (TCT) > Getting started with TCT desktop applicationThis page will provide you with all the necessary information needed to successfully launch the TCT application on your PC for the first time. Moreover, we will cover the different types of configuration files (offline vs online) you can create with the help of TCT.
Minimum System Requirements
| OS | Windows 10; Windows 11 |
| CPU | Intel or AMD processor with 64-bit support |
| Disk Storage | 1 GB of free disk space |
| Memory | 500 MB of free RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver |
| Internet | Ethernet port or Wi-Fi w/ network access for auto-update |
Launching TCT
TCT Download Link
Below you can find the installation file for the latest version of TCT :
| Version | Upload date | Link | Comment |
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| 1.1.0 | 2023-04-19 | 
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Work in progress (disabled in this version):
TCT supports all firmware versions starting from 03.27.13.Rev.03 |
Installation guide
Follow the steps below in order to install TCT on your PC:
- Install TelematicsConfigurationTool.Setup.exe with admin privileges.
- Accept the license agreement.
- Choose whether TCT should be available to all users or just to you (current user).
- Select the location where you want to install TCT. By default, TCT is installed in the program files. However, you can install it anywhere you want.
- Wait until the installation is complete and click Finish to exit installation wizard.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Windows smart screen may appear during first installation. If this occurs please follow the steps below:
- Click on More info to access additional details about the application.
- Make sure that the application name is TelematicsConfigurationTool.Setup.x.x.x.exe. Take into account that "x" represents the version of TCT and can differ depending on the installation file you have.
- Make sure that the publisher is TELTONIKA TELEMATICS .
- If everything is correct, please click on Run anyway .
- After confirmation the installation setup will start immediately.
Teltonika COM Driver Installation
Teltonika COM Driver is a serial communication port driver for Teltonika Telematics device, It is one of the requirements for TCT to work properly, without this driver TCT will not detect your Teltonika Telematics device.
Download COM port drivers from Teltonika here.
Follow the steps below in order to install Teltonika COM Driver :
- Run Teltonika COM_Driver with admin privileges' to begin the installation.
- Click the checkbox for TELTONIKA COM Driver
- Click next and modify/configure the destination folder for installation.
- Click Install and wait for the progress bar to be completed.
- And finally click Close to exit the installation.
Offline vs Online Configuration
Offline configuration refers to creating a configuration without any device connected. Later you can load this configuration file created in offline mode into the device remotely (via FOTA WEB) or when a device is connected to your PC. On the other hand, Online Configuration refers to creating a configuration with a device connected and you can directly save the changes into the device.
Creating an Offline Configuration File
In order to create an offline configuration file, follow the steps below:
- Select a required device from the list. You can use Search and Filter to find it.
- Click Configure button.
- Access the configuration screen.
Creating an Online Configuration File
In order to create an online configuration file, follow the steps below:
- Make sure that your device is supported by TCT by consulting Supported Devices list.
- Connect your device to TCT and click Configure.
Editing a Configuration File
In order to open an existing configuration file, follow the steps below:
- Click on the three dots on top of the Offline configuration menu and click Open.
- Select the configuration file and click Open.
- Wait for the configuration file to load, edit it and save the changes you've made.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- On the left side of the TCT window, you will find the configuration name under Configuration once file is loaded.
