FMC230 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 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 battery placement within casing
Detailed description The modifications will not impact the placement of the battery or PCB within the FMC230 device.
Old Version:
FMX - OLD.jpg
New Version:
FMX - NEW.jpg
FMX - NEW 2.jpg
Change reasons
  1. Modified battery placement within the casing.
  2. PCB guide height increased for easier assembly.
  3. 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:
FMC230 OLD WO BT.png
New laser engraving:
FMC230 NEW BT.png
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
  1. IMSI problem and special SIM card detection fixed
  2. IPv6 implementation
  3. 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:
FMC125old.png
FMC125old.1.png
New version:
FMC125new.png
FMC125new.1.png
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.