FMC230 Product Change Notifications

Product change notifications (PCN) is the way of informing customers of upcoming changes related to Teltonika products. This includes outward appearance adjustments, hardware improvements, firmware changes, changes to package contents, etc. This page stores information regarding changes to the FMC230 tracking device. Below you will find a list of both upcoming and already implemented changes sorted from newest to oldest (top to bottom).

2024.01.22: Modified battery placement within the casing

We would like to inform you that starting from January 2024, there will be a small change in the FMC230 devices casing. We have adjusted the placement positioning of our batteries, making it slightly smaller and increased PCB guide height within the casing. This modification was essential to enhance our manufacturing process.

Change description
Change type	Optimizing robotic battery placement process with casing
Detailed description	The modifications will not impact the place of the battery or PCB within the FMC230 device.
	Old Version:	New Version:
Change reasons	Modified battery placement within the casing. PCB guide height increased for easier assembly. Improved manufacturing process.
Product release date	January, 2024

Affected products
Model	Affected order codes	Order code changes
FMC230	FMC230 all codes	Modified battery placement and PCB guide height within the casing.

Change impact
Risk assessment	During transition period clients might receive devices with previous casing design. The transition period can last from January to February inclusive.
Suggested implementation plan	No implementation plan is needed.

Acknowledgement of PCN receipt
If no feedback is received within two weeks after the issue date of this notification – Teltonika may accept that this change has tactically accepted and can implement the change as indicated above.

2023.12.15: Base firmware update

We would like to inform you about the base firmware update for FMC230 starting from December 15th, 2023. New production firmware version will be 03.29.00.Rev.13

Change description
Change type	Firmware update
Detailed description	Key improvements from last production firmware are listed in errata: https://wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/FMC230_firmware_errata
	Old version: 03.27.13.Rev.443	New version: 03.29.00.Rev.13
Change reasons	FMC230 base firmware version update for modifications with SLM320-LA module and SLM320-E2 module
Product release date	2023 December

Affected products
Model	Affected order codes	Order code changes
FMC230	FMC230******* with 03.27.13.Rev.443 will be replaced to FMC230******* with base firmware	New firmware version

Change impact
Risk assessment	Client’s special firmware versions or order codes with special firmware will not be updated to latest base firmware automatically. During the transition period clients might receive devices with previous Firmware version used in manufacture.
Suggested implementation plan	If you are using special firmware version and would like an upgrade to new features of latest base firmware, please contact your Teltonika sales manager.

2023.12.01: Certification Engraving Update

Change description
Change type	Internal
Detailed description	The specifications of laser engraving devices have undergone modifications subsequent to their certification by Anatel and Bluetooth® SIG, ensuring compliance with rigorous standards. These changes affect FMC130-MCIB0 and FMC230-MCIB0 devices.
	Old laser engraving:	New laser engraving:
Change reasons	The devices have received approval from both Anatel certification and compliance with the Bluetooth® SIG standard. These changes affect FMC130-MCIB0 and FMC230-MCIB0 devices.
Release date	December, 2023

Affected products
Model	Affected order codes	Order code changes
FMC230	FMC230-MCIB0	Updated laser engraving.

Change impact
Risk assessment	During the transition period clients might receive devices with old laser engraving.
Suggested implementation plan	No implementation plan is needed.

Acknowledgement of PCN receipt
If no feedback is received within two weeks after the issue date of this notification - Teltonika may accept that this change has tactically accepted and can implement the change as indicated above.

2023.07.01: SLM320 Modem Firware Update

We would like to inform you, that SLM320 modem firmware has been updated for the FMC230 device and it is updated in factory from July, 2023.

Change description
Change type	SLM320 modem firmware update
Detailed description	SLM320 modem firmware has been improved for FMC130, FMC125, FMC230, FMC225 devices.
	Old version: V51_U07	New version: V51_U09
Change reasons	IMSI problem and special SIM card detection fixed IPv6 implementation General stability enhancements
Product release date	July, 2023

Affected products
Model	Affected order codes	Order code changes
FMC230	FMC230******* order codes which support SLM320 modem	Updated SLM320 modem firmware

Change impact
Risk assessment	During transition period clients might receive devices with previous SLM320 modem firmware version used in manufacture.
Suggested implementation plan	No implementation plan is needed.
Acknowledgement of PCN receipt
If no feedback is received within two weeks after the issue date of this notification – Teltonika may accept that this change has tactically accepted and can implement the change as indicated above.

2023.02.02: Base firmware update

We would like to inform you about the base firmware update for FMC230 starting from March 1st, 2023. New production firmware version will be 03.27.13.Rev.443

Change description
Change type	Firmware update
Detailed description	Key improvements from last production firmware are listed in errata: https://wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/FMC230_firmware_errata
	Old version: 03.27.13.Rev.54	New version: 03.27.13.Rev.443
Change reasons	FMC230 base firmware version update for modifications with SLM320-LA module and SLM320-E2 module
Product release date	2023 March

Affected products
Model	Affected order codes	Order code changes
FMC230	FMC230******* with 03.27.13.Rev.54 will be replaced to FMC230******* with base firmware	New firmware version

Change impact
Risk assessment	Client’s special firmware versions or order codes with special firmware will not be updated to latest base firmware automatically. During the transition period clients might receive devices with previous Firmware version used in manufacture.
Suggested implementation plan	If you are using special firmware version and would like an upgrade to new features of latest base firmware, please contact your Teltonika sales manager.

2022.11.16: SLM320 Modem Firmware Update

We would like to inform you, that SLM320 modem firmware has been updated for the FMC230 device and it is updated in factory from November, 2022.

Change description
Change type	SLM320 modem firmware update
Detailed description	SLM320 modem firmware has been improved for FMC130, FMC125, FMC230, FMC225 devices.
	Old version: V51_U03	New version: V51_U07
Change reasons	1. Fixed issue with time synchronization 2. Resolved issue that module cannot connect to IP with end of .0 3. Resolved private APN issue to make TCP connection
Product release date	November, 2022

Affected products
Model	Affected order codes	Order code changes
FMC230	FMC230******* order codes which support SLM320 modem	Updated SLM320 modem firmware

Change impact
Risk assessment	During transition period clients might receive devices with previous SLM320 modem firmware version used in manufacture.
Suggested implementation plan	No implementation plan is needed.
Acknowledgement of PCN receipt
If no feedback is received within two weeks after the issue date of this notification – Teltonika may accept that this change has tactically accepted and can implement the change as indicated above.

2022.10.01: Bluetooth® Improvement

We would like to inform you, that Bluetooth® performance for the FMC230 device will be updated in the factory from October, 2022.

Change description
Change type	Internal
Detailed description	BLE antenna has been improved FMC125, FMC225, FMC230 and FMC130 devices.
	Old version:	New version:
Change reasons	Bluetooth® antennas are improved for FMC125, FMC225, FMC230 and FMC130 devices ensuring better signal strength.
Product release date	October, 2022

Affected products
Model	Affected order codes	Order code changes
FMC230	FCM230 all codes	Updated BLE antenna

Change impact
Risk assessment	No risk factors encountered with this change.
Suggested implementation plan	Due to changes in device appearance we strongly recommend to contact your customs agent with our change log information, to avoid any unexpected delays in customs clearance process.
Acknowledgement of PCN receipt
If no feedback is received within two weeks after the issue date of this notification – Teltonika may accept that this change has tactically accepted and can implement the change as indicated above.