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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 FMB230 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 FMB230 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 FMB230 device.
Old Version: New Version:
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
FMB230 FMB230 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.

2023.11.27: Modifications of PCB shape

We would like to inform you, that shape of the PCB (Printed Circuit Board) for the FMB110, FMB120, FMB130, and FMB230 devices will be altered as part of an upcoming factory update from November, 2023.

Change description
Change type Internal
Detailed description The PCB shape has been modified for the following devices: FMB110, FMB120, FMB130, and FMB230. These changes will be implemented during the upcoming factory update.
Old Version: New Version:
Change reasons
  1. The cutout has been removed as it is intended only for devices with an external antenna.
  2. Replaced electrolytic capacitors with ceramic capacitors in order to increase manufacturing efficiency. The modifications made do not have any impact on the functionality of the devices.
Product release date November, 2023
Affected products
Model Affected order codes Order code changes
FMB230 FMB230 all codes
  1. PCB cutout intended for an external antenna has been removed.
  2. Replaced electrolytic capacitors with ceramic capacitors.
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.

2022.09.12: Base firmware update

We would like to inform you about the base firmware update for FMB230 starting from October 1st, 2022. New production firmware version will be 03.27.13.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/FMB230_firmware_errata
Old version:
FMB230 03.27.12.Rev.00
New version:
FMB230 03.27.13.Rev.03
Change reasons FMB230 base firmware version update
Product release date 2022 October
Affected products
Model Affected order codes Order code changes
FMB230 FMB230******* 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.