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Update – update device firmware.<br><br>
Update – update device firmware.<br><br>
Reset configuration – sets device configuration to default.<br><br>
Reset configuration – sets device configuration to default.<br><br>
 
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Most important configuration sections are [https://wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/{{{model|FTC881}}}_Mobile_network Mobile network] (Server, Mobile network settings) and [https://wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/{{{model|FTC881}}}_Tracking_settings Tracking settings] (data collection parameters). More details about {{{model|FTC881}}} configuration using TCT can be found [https://wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/{{{model|FTC881}}}_Configuration here].
Most important configuration sections are [https://wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/{{{model|FTC881}}}_Mobile_network Mobile network] (Server, Mobile network settings) and [https://wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/{{{model|FTC881}}}_Tracking_settings Tracking settings] (data collection parameters). More details about {{{model|FTC881}}} configuration using TCT can be found [https://wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/{{{model|FTC881}}}_Configuration here].


=='''QUICK SMS CONFIGURATION'''==
=='''QUICK SMS CONFIGURATION'''==
The default configuration ensures best track quality and optimal data usage.<br>
The default configuration ensures best track quality and optimal data usage.<br>
Quickly set up your device by sending this SMS command to it:
Quickly set up your device by sending this SMS command to it:


  " setparam <span style="background-color:#91b9d4;">2001</span>:APN;<span style="background-color:#91d4b9;">2002</span>:APN_username;<span style="background-color:#b991d4;">2003</span>:APN_password;<span style="background-color:#b9d491;">2004</span>:Domain;<span style="background-color:#d491b9;">2005</span>:Port;<span style="background-color:#d4b991;">2006</span>:0"
[[Image:FTX quick sms configuration.png|left|800px]]
 
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GPRS settings:
* <span style="background-color:#91b9d4;">2001</span> – APN
* <span style="background-color:#91d4b9;">2002</span> – APN username (if there are no APN username, empty field should be left)
* <span style="background-color:#b991d4;">2003</span> – APN password (if there are no APN password, empty field should be left)
Server settings:
* <span style="background-color:#b9d491;">2004</span> – Domain
* <span style="background-color:#d491b9;">2005</span> – Port
* <span style="background-color:#d4b991;">2006</span> – Data sending protocol (0 – TCP, 1 – UDP)
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'''Note''': Before SMS text, one space symbol should be inserted.<br><br>
 
[[File:Quick sms configuration.png|alt=Communcation between user and device via SMS|none|thumb|347x347px|Communication between user and device via SMS]]


=='''DEFAULT CONFIGURATION SETTINGS'''==
=='''DEFAULT CONFIGURATION SETTINGS'''==


[[Image:FTX default configuration settings.png|left|800px]]<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
[[Image:FTX default configuration settings.png|left|800px]]
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After successful SMS configuration, {{{model|FTC881}}} device will synchronize time and update records to configured server. Time
After successful SMS configuration, {{{model|FTC881}}} device will synchronize time and update records to configured server. Time

Revision as of 11:53, 12 March 2025

Small and smart waterproof tracker

FTC881


KNOW YOUR DEVICE

HOW TO REMOVE COVER

 Device casing is designed to be water-proof and meets IP69K requirements. Please note that once the cover is fully clipped, it will require additional plastic pry tools to be opened! Please make sure to review the short walkthrough video for more details:
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SET UP YOUR DEVICE

 Physical SIM card insertion/removal must be performed when device is powered off – external voltage disconnected. Otherwise, the SIM card might be damaged or device will not detect it.
  1. Device is delivered partly closed. Gently remove FTC881 cover.
  2. Insert SIM card as shown. Make sure that SIM card cut-off corner is pointing towards SIM slot.
  3. Battery is already connected, so after configuring device fully close casing.
  4. Device is ready to be mounted.

PINOUT

PIN NUMBER PIN NAME DESCRIPTION
1 VCC (Red) Power supply (+10-90 V DC) (+).
2 GND (Black) Ground (-).

PC CONNECTION (WINDOWS)

  1. Power-up FTC881 with DC voltage (10-90V) power supply using power wires. LEDs should start blinking, see "LED BEHAVIOUR DESCRIPTION".
  2. Connect device to computer using USB Type-C cable and install USB driver, see "HOW TO INSTALL USB DRIVERS (WINDOWS)".

HOW TO INSTALL USB DRIVERS (WINDOWS)

  1. Please download COM port drivers from here.
  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 confirmation window will appear. Click Finish to complete the setup.

CONFIGURATION (WINDOWS)

Most Teltonika devices are shipped with default factory settings. Use Telematics Configuration Tool (TCT) to change these settings according to your needs.

Configurator TCT
Operating system Windows 7
Windows 8.1
Windows 10
Windows 11		 Windows 10
Windows 11
MS .NET Framework version MS .NET framework 5.0 MS .NET framework 6.0
Version 64 bit 64 bit
Disk Storage 1 GB of free disk space
Internet Ethernet port or Wi-Fi w/ network access for auto-update

TCT

  1. Download the TCT (compressed archive).
  2. Extract the archive and launch the executable. The TCT will be installed.
  3. Launch the TCT.
  4. In the Discovered devices list, select your device and press Configure.
  5. The Device status window opens. It contains device, GNSS and Cellular information.

Save to device – saves configuration to device.

Upload file – loads configuration from file.

Save to file – saves configuration to file.

Update – update device firmware.

Reset configuration – sets device configuration to default.


Most important configuration sections are Mobile network (Server, Mobile network settings) and Tracking settings (data collection parameters). More details about FTC881 configuration using TCT can be found here.

QUICK SMS CONFIGURATION

The default configuration ensures best track quality and optimal data usage.
Quickly set up your device by sending this SMS command to it:

DEFAULT CONFIGURATION SETTINGS

After successful SMS configuration, FTC881 device will synchronize time and update records to configured server. Time intervals and default I/O elements can be changed by using TCT or Parameter list.

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

  • Device ground wire is designed to be directly connected to the negative terminal fastener of the vehicle battery.

LED INDICATIONS

This section is an explanation of LED indications on FTC881 device.

NAVIGATION LED INDICATIONS

Behaviour Meaning
Permanently switched on GNSS signal is not received
Blinking every second Normal mode, GNSS is working
Off GNSS is turned off because:
Device is not working
or
Device is in sleep mode
Blinking fast constantly Device firmware is being flashed


STATUS LED INDICATIONS

Behaviour Meaning
Blinking every second Normal mode
Blinking every two seconds Sleep mode
Blinking fast for a short time Modem activity
Off Device is not working
or
Device is in boot mode



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