FMB641 Product Change Notifications

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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 FMB641 tracking device. Below you will find a list of both upcoming and already implemented changes sorted from newest to oldest (top to bottom).

2023.04.12: SIM usage recommendation update

We would like to inform you about the SIM usage recommendation change - due to SIM card market tendencies (Standard size SIM cards being made to split to 3 parts) FMC640 First Start


Recommendation description
Recommendation reason	Due to SIM card market tendencies (Standard size SIM cards being made to split to 3 parts)
Detailed description	New paragraph about SIM usage is added to product First Start description. Previously SIM insertion recommendation was only described in schematics - SIM1 shown in lower slot, SIM2 in upper slot. Due to SIM market tendencies the documentation was updated to more clearly state SIM1 and SIM2 usage recommendations: FMX6 devices use Standard size SIM cards for SIM1 and SIM2. Currently most of the SIM cards provided by operators can be disassembled into 3 parts - Standard/Micro/Nano. Depending on the SIM card construction - during device usage in harsh conditions, SIM assembly might come apart which causes instability when connecting to operator. To avoid such risk: 1) If possible - ask operator for Standard SIM card with solid construction (not pre-cut to 3 parts) 2) Do not use SIM cards that were previously disassembled (SIM was taken apart previously) 3) If you plan to use only one SIM card - insert it into SIM1 slot (lower slot) - this ensures greater pressure on SIM contacts as the contact bed is pushed by PCB. When 2 SIM cards are used simultaneously risk is mitigated as well - when SIM1 is inserted, a greater pressure is applied for SIM2, so SIM parts are harder to come lose


Change impact
Risk assessment	Recommendation updated to mitigate risk.
Suggested implementation plan	If you used one SIM card and it's placed in SIM1 slot (lower) - no implementation plan needed. If you used 2 SIM cards - SIM1 in lower slot, SIM2 in upper slot - no implementation plan needed. If you used eSIM - no implementation plan needed. If you used one SIM card and it is inserted into SIM2 slot (upper) - to mitigate risk of bad operator connectivity due to SIM construction - for future installations - when only 1 SIM card is used - insert it into SIM1 slot (lower) Additionally: If possible - ask operator for Standard SIM card with solid construction (not pre-cut to 3 parts)

2023.02.27: GNSS antenna changes

We would like to inform you about the GNSS antenna changes update for FMB641 starting date changed to March 2023.


Change description
Change type	Mechanical part changes
Detailed description
Detailed description	Old version: Dimensions - 46x44x13 mm Center frequency - 1575.42 MHz, 1602 MHz Bandwidth - 35 MHz VSWR on bandwidth - <1.9 GAIN - 3 dB LNA minimum gain - 26.5 dB LNA maximum gain - 29.5 dB Consumption - 9 mA	New version: Dimensions - 45.2x35.8x15.1 mm Center frequency - 1575.42 MHz, 1602 MHz Bandwidth - 10 MHz VSWR on bandwidth - <1.5 GAIN - 2 dB LNA minimum gain - 26 dB LNA maximum gain - 30 dB Consumption - 11 mA
Change reasons	Reaction to antenna market volatility.
Product release date	March 2023


Affected products
Model	Affected order codes	Order code changes
FMB641	FMB641*******order codes	No changes


Change impact
Risk assessment	No risk factors encountered with this change. New antennas were used in mass production before
Suggested implementation plan	No implementation plan needed

2023.02.24: Base firmware update

We would like to inform you about the base firmware update for FMB641 starting from February 24 2023. New production firmware version will be 02.02.16.Rev.03.


Change description
Change type	Firmware update
Detailed description	Key improvements from last production firmware are listed in errata: https://wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/FMB641_firmware_errata
Detailed description	Old version: FMB641 02.02.15.Rev.06	New version: FMB641 02.02.16.Rev.03
Change reasons	FMB641 base firmware version update
Product release date	March 2023.


Affected products
Model	Affected order codes	Order code changes
FMB641	FMB641*******order codes with base Firmware	Update firmware


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. Firmware 02.02.16.rev.03 new factory firmware has configuration stability improvements especially for clients which is using J1708 functionality.
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


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 been tacitly accepted and can implement the change as indicated above

2022.10.07: Base firmware update

We would like to inform you about the base firmware update for FMB641 starting from October 07 2022. New production firmware version will be 02.02.15.Rev.06.


Change description
Change type	Firmware update
Detailed description	Key improvements from last production firmware are listed in errata: https://wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/FMB641_firmware_errata
Detailed description	Old version: FMB641 02.02.09.Rev.00	New version: FMB641 02.02.15.Rev.06
Change reasons	FMB641 base firmware version update
Product release date	October 2022.


Affected products
Model	Affected order codes	Order code changes
FMB641	FMB641*******order codes with base Firmware	Update firmware


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


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 been tacitly accepted and can implement the change as indicated above

2022.05.24: GNSS antenna changes

We would like to inform you about the GNSS antenna changes for FMB641 starting September 2022.


Change description
Change type	Mechanical part changes
Detailed description
Detailed description	Old version: Dimensions - 46x44x13 mm Center frequency - 1575.42 MHz, 1602 MHz Bandwidth - 35 MHz VSWR on bandwidth - <1.9 GAIN - 3 dB LNA minimum gain - 26.5 dB LNA maximum gain - 29.5 dB Consumption - 9 mA	New version: Dimensions - 45.2x35.8x15.1 mm Center frequency - 1575.42 MHz, 1602 MHz Bandwidth - 10 MHz VSWR on bandwidth - <1.5 GAIN - 2 dB LNA minimum gain - 26 dB LNA maximum gain - 30 dB Consumption - 11 mA
Change reasons	Reaction to antenna market volatility.
Product release date	September 2022


Affected products
Model	Affected order codes	Order code changes
FMB641	FMB641*******order codes	No changes


Change impact
Risk assessment	No risk factors encountered with this change
Suggested implementation plan	No implementation plan needed

2022.04.29: Base firmware update

We would like to inform you about the base firmware update for FMB641 starting from April 29 2022. New production firmware version will be 02.02.09.Rev.00.


Change description
Change type	Firmware update
Detailed description	Key improvements from last production firmware are listed in errata: https://wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/FMB641_firmware_errata
Detailed description	Old version: FMB641 02.02.04.Rev.00	New version: FMB641 02.02.09.Rev.00
Change reasons	FMB641 base firmware version update
Product release date	May 2022.


Affected products
Model	Affected order codes	Order code changes
FMB641	FMB641*******order codes with base Firmware	Update firmware


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


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 been tacitly accepted and can implement the change as indicated above