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Before continuing please read information below:
Before continuing please read information below:


* TCT support '''ONLY base firmware versions'''. No experimental firmware versions support.
* TCT supports FTx platform devices - FTC921, FTC961, and FTC881 (starting 1.1.80 release).
* TCT supports devices with '''03.27.13.Rev.03 and newer''' firmware version ('''firmware version restriction does not apply to FMx6 series devices''').
* From TCT 2.0.0 onwards, only FT platform devices are supported.


==Launching TCT==
==Launching TCT desktop version==


===TCT Download Link===
===TCT Download Link===
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|'''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]]
|'''2.0.30'''||2024-11-19||[[File:Download_zip.png|x30px|link=https://github.com/teltonika-telematics/tct-releases/releases/download/v2.0.30/TelematicsConfigurationTool.Setup.2.0.30-windows-x86_64bit.zip]]
| Work in progress (disabled in this version):
|'''If you are using 1.1.80 or a lower TCT version, 2.0.30 must be installed manually.'''
 
*Device configuration over Bluetooth.
*Special firmware version support.
*Manual geofence functionality for Professional series devices (FMx6).
*LLS calibration functionality.
*Read records functionality.
 
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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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'''Information below is relevant for TCT version 1.1.80 or older.'''
<span style="color:#FF0000">'''''IMPORTANT NOTES'''''</span>
<span style="color:#FF0000">'''''IMPORTANT NOTES'''''</span>
[[File:ImageSmartScreen2.png|alt=|404x404px|right]]
 
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 />[[File:WindowsSmartScreen.png|right|421x421px]]
#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;'''
# 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 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]]'''.[[File:Comportdriver.gif|frameless|422x422px|alt=|right]]
<br />Download COM port drivers from Teltonika '''[[Special:Redirect/file/TeltonikaCOMDriver.zip|here]]'''.
 
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.
#Click the checkbox for '''TELTONIKA COM Driver'''
#Click the checkbox for '''TELTONIKA COM Driver'''
#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.
# And finally click '''Close''' to exit the installation.<br />
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===Creating an Offline Configuration File===
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In order to create an offline configuration file, follow the steps below:
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#Select a device from the list. You can use Search and Filter to find it.
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#Click '''Configure''' button.[[File:Offline configuration model selection.png|none|thumb|759x759px]]
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#Make configuration and save it by click on '''Save to file''' button.[[File:Save to file2.png|none|thumb]] <br />
== Offline vs Online Configuration ==
 
===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 checking [[Telematics Configuration Tool (TCT)|Supported Devices list]].
#Connect your device to PC.
# In TCT device will appear on '''Discovered devices''' list click there '''Configure''' button.[[File:Configure discovered devices2.png|none|thumb|759x759px]]
#Configure device and save the changes made to device by click on '''Save to device''' button.[[File:Save to device2.png|none|thumb]]<br />
 
===Editing a Configuration File===
In order to open an existing configuration file, follow the steps below:
 
#In offline configuration section click on '''Open''' button.
#Select the configuration file and click''' Open''' [[File:Selected device.png|none|thumb|759x759px]]
#Wait for the configuration file to load, edit it and save the changes made by click on '''Save to file''' button.[[File:Save to file2.png|none|thumb]] <br />
 
<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'''.
 
===Differences between Offline and 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==
==Launching TCT web version==
 
===Start up guide===
Follow the steps below in order to start using TCT:
 
#Open FOTA WEB in your browser. FOTA WEB link: ''https://fota.teltonika.lt/''
# Log in to the FOTA web using your login details.
#Click on TCT web tab[[File:TCT web.png|thumb|alt=|none]]
#Choose to '''Create''' a new configuration or '''Edit''' an existing file from FOTA WEB.[[File:Open TCT web version.png|thumb|alt=|none]]
#Once '''Create''' button is pressed or file selected and '''Edit > Continue''' buttons is pressed, it will open a new browser tab with TCT.<br />
 
[[File:TCT main window.png|thumb|761x761px|alt=|none]]
 
===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 required device from the list. You can use Search and Filter to find it.
#Select a device from the list.
#Click '''Configure''' button.
#Click '''Configure''' button.
#Access the configuration screen.
[[File:Offline configuration via TCT.png|left|thumb|761x761px]]
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[[File:FMB920_getting_started.gif|center]]
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==Creating an Online Configuration File==
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In order to create an online configuration file, follow the steps below:


#Make sure that your device is supported by TCT by consulting [[Telematics Configuration Tool (TCT)|Supported Devices list]].
# 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'''.
#In offline configuration section click on '''TCT web''' button.
#Select the configuration file and click''' Open'''.
#Select '''Edit''' button.[[File:Open TCT web version.png|thumb|alt=|none]]
#Wait for the configuration file to load, edit it and save the changes you've made.
#Select the configuration file and click''' Continue''' button.[[File:Editing CFG via FOTA WEB.png|thumb|alt=|none]]
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#Wait for the configuration file to load, edit it and save the changes you've made by clicking on '''Save to FOTA WEB''' button.[[File:Save to FOTA WEB.png|thumb|alt=|none]]
[[File:Open_exisitingfile.gif|center]]
# You can choose from '''Full save''' and '''Only changes''' options.[[File:How do you want to save.png|thumb|alt=|none]]
#The needed to edit configuration can also be selected from the '''Files''' tab and changed by selecting '''Edit in TCT web'''.
[[File:Edit in TCT web.png|left|thumb|761x761px]]
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<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'''.
===User keys===
User key functionality grants access to exclusive features, including additional functionalities and specialized firmware support.
To enter or view user keys, go to Settings and select User keys (available from 2.0.10).
[[File:User keys.png|left|thumb]]
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In the new modal enter the provided user key and its name that will appear in the table.
[[File:Enter User Keys .png|left|thumb|724x724px]]
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<span style="color:#FF0000">'''''IMPORTANT NOTES'''''</span>
*The added user key may have an expiration date.

Latest revision as of 14:30, 19 November 2024

Main Page > Software & Applications > Telematics Configuration Tool (TCT) > Getting started with TCT

This 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

Important information

Before continuing please read information below:

  • TCT supports FTx platform devices - FTC921, FTC961, and FTC881 (starting 1.1.80 release).
  • From TCT 2.0.0 onwards, only FT platform devices are supported.

Launching TCT desktop version

TCT Download Link

Below you can find the installation file for the latest version of TCT :

Version Upload date Link Comment
2.0.30 2024-11-19 If you are using 1.1.80 or a lower TCT version, 2.0.30 must be installed manually.

Installation guide

Follow the steps below in order to install TCT on your PC:

  1. Install TelematicsConfigurationTool.Setup.exe with admin privileges.
  2. Accept the license agreement.
  3. Choose whether TCT should be available to all users or just to you (current user).
  4. 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.
  5. Wait until the installation is complete and click Finish to exit installation wizard.

Information below is relevant for TCT version 1.1.80 or older.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Windows smart screen may appear during first installation. If this occurs please follow the steps below:

  1. Click on More info to access additional details about the application;
  2. 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;
  3. Make sure that the publisher is TELTONIKA TELEMATICS;
  4. If everything is correct, please click on Run anyway;
  5. 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 :

  1. Run Teltonika COM_Driver with admin privileges' to begin the installation.
  2. Click the checkbox for TELTONIKA COM Driver
  3. Click next and modify/configure the destination folder for installation.
  4. Click Install and wait for the progress bar to be completed.
  5. And finally click Close to exit the installation.


Creating an Offline Configuration File

In order to create an offline configuration file, follow the steps below:

  1. Select a device from the list. You can use Search and Filter to find it.
  2. Click Configure button.
  3. Make configuration and save it by click on Save to file button.

Creating an Online Configuration File

In order to create an online configuration file, follow the steps below:

  1. Make sure that your device is supported by TCT by checking Supported Devices list.
  2. Connect your device to PC.
  3. In TCT device will appear on Discovered devices list click there Configure button.
  4. Configure device and save the changes made to device by click on Save to device button.

Editing a Configuration File

In order to open an existing configuration file, follow the steps below:

  1. In offline configuration section click on Open button.
  2. Select the configuration file and click Open
  3. Wait for the configuration file to load, edit it and save the changes made by click on Save to file button.

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • On the left side of the TCT window, you will find the configuration name under Configuration once file is loaded.

Differences between Offline and 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.

Launching TCT web version

Start up guide

Follow the steps below in order to start using TCT:

  1. Open FOTA WEB in your browser. FOTA WEB link: https://fota.teltonika.lt/
  2. Log in to the FOTA web using your login details.
  3. Click on TCT web tab
  4. Choose to Create a new configuration or Edit an existing file from FOTA WEB.
  5. Once Create button is pressed or file selected and Edit > Continue buttons is pressed, it will open a new browser tab with TCT.

Creating an Offline Configuration File

In order to create an offline configuration file, follow the steps below:

  1. Select a device from the list.
  2. Click Configure button.











Editing a Configuration File

In order to open an existing configuration file, follow the steps below:

  1. In offline configuration section click on TCT web button.
  2. Select Edit button.
  3. Select the configuration file and click Continue button.
  4. Wait for the configuration file to load, edit it and save the changes you've made by clicking on Save to FOTA WEB button.
  5. You can choose from Full save and Only changes options.
  6. The needed to edit configuration can also be selected from the Files tab and changed by selecting Edit in TCT web.





IMPORTANT NOTES

  • On the left side of the TCT window, you will find the configuration name under Configuration once file is loaded.

User keys

User key functionality grants access to exclusive features, including additional functionalities and specialized firmware support.

To enter or view user keys, go to Settings and select User keys (available from 2.0.10).

















In the new modal enter the provided user key and its name that will appear in the table.










IMPORTANT NOTES

  • The added user key may have an expiration date.
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