FTC308 First Start

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KNOW YOUR DEVICE

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.

FTC308 CASING VERSION

FTC308 NO-CASING VERSION

HOW TO REMOVE COVER

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

PINOUT

PIN NUMBER	PIN NAME	DESCRIPTION
1	VCC	(Red) Power supply (+10-97 V DC) (+).
2	GND	(Black) Ground (-).
3	DIN1 / AIN1	(Yellow) Digital input channel 1 / Analog input channel 1
4	DOUT1	(Grey) Digital output, channel 1.
5	DOUT2	(White) Digital output, channel 2.
6	DOUT3	(Brown/White) Digital output, channel 3.
7	DIN1 / AIN1 / 1-W	(Brown) Digital input channel 2 / Analog input channel 2 / Data channel for 1-Wire devices.

PC CONNECTION (WINDOWS)

Connect device to computer using USB Type-C cable.
Please note: FTC308 device does not require an external power supply for configuration. However, without external power, data sending and other cellular connectivity functions will not work. If you want to test the device on a table, it is advised to power up FTC308 with a DC voltage (10-97V) power supply using power wires.
Install USB driver, see "HOW TO INSTALL USB DRIVERS (WINDOWS)".

HOW TO INSTALL USB DRIVERS (WINDOWS)

Please download COM port drivers from here.
Extract and run TeltonikaCOMDriver.exe.
Click Next in driver installation window.
In the following window click Install button.
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.

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

TCT

Download the TCT (compressed archive).
Extract the archive and launch the executable. The TCT will be installed.
Launch the TCT.
In the Discovered devices list, select your device and press Configure.
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 FTC308 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, FTC308 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

CONNECTING WIRES

Wires should be fastened to the other wires or nonmoving parts. Do not place the wires near moving or heat-emitting objects.
All electrical connections must be properly isolated. No bare wires should be visible. Re-apply isolation to wires if you removed factory isolation during installation.
If the wires are placed in the exterior or in places where they can be damaged or exposed to heat, humidity, dirt, etc., additional isolation should be applied.

CONNECTING POWER SOURCE

Ensure that after the vehicle computer falls asleep, power is still available on chosen wire. Depending on vehicle, this may happen in 5 to 30 minutes period.
When module is connected, measure voltage again to make sure it did not decrease.
It is recommended to connect main power cable to the main battery of the vehicle.

CONNECTING IGNITION WIRE

Make sure that you have selected the correct wire for ignition signal - the electrical signal from the wire should be present after starting the engine.
Check if this is not an ACC wire (when key is in the first position, most of the vehicle electronics are ON).
Check if power is still available when you turn off any of vehicles devices.
Ignition is connected to the ignition relay output. As alternative, any other relay, which has power output when ignition is on, may be chosen.

CONNECTING GROUND WIRE

Ground wire must be connected to the vehicle frame or metal parts that are fixed to the frame.
If the wire is fixed with the bolt, the loop must be connected to the end of the wire.
For better contact scrub paint from the spot where loop is going to be connected.

LED INDICATIONS

This section is an explanation of LED indications on FTC308 device.

NAVIGATION LED INDICATIONS

Behaviour	Meaning
Blinking every second	GNSS module is working, GNSS fix is acquired (normal operation)
Permanently switched on	GNSS module is working, but fix is not acquired (no position)
Off	GNSS module is off because: (a) the device is not working or (b) the device is in sleep mode

STATUS LED INDICATIONS

Behaviour	Meaning
Blinking every second	Device is working, GPRS session is active (normal operation)
On	Device is working, no active GPRS sessions
Off	Device is not working

BASIC CHARACTERISTICS

See the official device datasheet for detailed characteristics and specifications.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Characteristic description	Value
Characteristic description	Min.	Typ.	Max.	Unit
Supply Voltage	+10		+97	V
Supply Protection Voltage (Absolute Maximum Ratings, Reverse/Forward Polarity)	-100		+100	V
Digital Input 1 Voltage (DIN state 0->1)	+2.5		+100	V
Analog Input 1 Voltage	0		+100	V
Digital Output 1/2 Voltage	0		+100	V
Digital Input 1 Current (At 100V Input)			0.7	mA
Analog Input 1 Current (At 100V Input)			0.7	mA
Digital Output 1/2 Current	0		500	mA
Digital Output 1/2 Overcurrent Threshold			800	mA