FMC001 General description

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FMC001 is a tracking terminal with GNSS and GSM connectivity, which is able to collect device coordinates and transfer them via GSM network to a server. This device is perfectly suitable for applications, which require the location acquirement of remote objects. Teltonika FMC001 represents next step in communication technology – this is the first Plug and Track LTE OBD device with GNSS and Bluetooth® connectivity. Possibility to read OBD II parameters, effortless installation and detailed accelerometer data provides a compelling solution. This is perfect tracker for a wide range of applications – fleet management of light commercial vehicles, car rental & leasing, driver log-book, insurance telematics (UBI) and so on. Device supports various Bluetooth® Low Energy sensors, beacons, firmware and configuration update via Bluetooth®.

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Package contents

The FMC001 device is supplied to the customer in a cardboard box containing all the equipment that is necessary for operation. The package contains:

  • FMC001 device;
  • Top and bottom device cover parts;
  • OBD II power supply adapter.

Basic characteristics

GSM / GPRS / GNSS features:

  • Quectel EG91-EX, Teltonika TM2500;
  • GPRS Multi-Slot class 12 (Up to 240 kbps);
  • SMS (text, data);
  • Integrated GNSS receiver;
  • Up to -165 dBm GNSS receiver sensitivity.


Hardware features:

  • Built-in movement sensor;
  • Built-in Bluetooth 3.0;
  • Built-in Bluetooth 4.0;
  • Internal High Gain GNSS antenna;
  • Internal High Gain GSM antenna;
  • 128 MB Flash (422 400 Records);
  • 170 mAh Li-ion rechargeable 3.7 V battery.


Interface features:

  • Power supply: +10...+30 V;
  • CAN;
  • K-LINE;
  • USB port;
  • OBD II;
  • 2 LEDs indicating device status.

Special features:

  • Fast position fix;
  • High Quality track even in high density urban canyon;
  • Small case;
  • 2 LED status indication;
  • Real time tracking;
  • Smart data acquisition based on:
    • Time;
    • Speed;
    • Angle;
    • Distance;
    • Ignition or any other I/O event;
  • Sending acquired data via GPRS;
  • GPRS and SMS I/O events;
  • Virtual odometer;
  • Jamming detection;
  • Configurable using Secured SMS Commands.
  • Overvoltage protection.

Technical features


Part name Physical specification
Navigation indication LED
Modem indication LED
OBD-II Standard OBD-II connector
USB Mini USB socket


Technical details
2 W max.
Current consumption at 12 V
GPRS: max 50 mA
Nominal: average 35 mA
GPS sleep: average 12 mA
Deep Sleep: average 4.5 mA
Battery charge current Average: 140 mA
Rated: 250 mA
Operating temperature (without battery) -40 ... +85 °C
Storage temperature (without battery) -40 ... +85 °C
Storage relative humidity 5 ... 95% (no condensation)
Internal fuse 3 A, 125 V
Device + case + battery weight 70 g


Dimension drawing:

Technical information about internal battery


Internal back-up battery Battery voltage (V) Nominal capacity (mAh) Power (Wh) Charge temperature (°C) Discharge temperature (°C) Storage temperature (°C)
Li-ion rechargeable battery 3.75~3.90 170 0.64 – 0.66 0 to +45 -20 to +60 -20 to +45 for 1 month
-20 to +35 for 6 months

Batteries are covered by 6 month warranty support.

  CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
  Battery should not be disposed of into general household waste.
Bring damaged or worn-out batteries to your local recycling center or dispose them into a battery recycle bin commonly found in supermarkets.

Electrical characteristics

Characteristic description Value
Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Supply Voltage:
Supply Voltage
(Recommended Operating Conditions)
+10 +30 V
Input voltage
(Recommended Operating Conditions)
0 Supply voltage V

Absolute maximum ratings

Characteristic description Value
Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Supply Voltage
(Absolute Maximum Ratings)
-32 +32 V