FMC880 General description

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FMC880 is a tracking terminal with GNSS,GSM and LTE CAT 1 connectivity, which is able to collect device coordinates and transfer them via GSM/LTE CAT 1 network to the server. This device is perfectly suitable for applications, which need location acquirement of remote objects.

Package contents

The FMC880 device is supplied to the customer in a cardboard box containing all the equipment that is necessary for operation. The package contains:

  • FMC880 device;
  • Top and bottom device cover parts;

Basic characteristics

GSM / GPRS / GNSS features:

  • FMC880-QJAB0: Quectel EG915U-EU with AG3335;
  • Technology LTE CAT 1/GSM/GPRS/GNSS/BLUETOOTH;
  • SMS (text, data);
  • Integrated GNSS receiver;
  • Up to -165 dBm GNSS receiver sensitivity.

CELLULAR:

Technology Supported bands
2G bands FMC880-QJAB0: GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8 850/900/1800/1900

FMC880-QKABO: GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8 850/900/1800/1900

4G bands FMC880-QJAB0: LTE FDD: B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28

FMC880-QKABO: LTE FDD: B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B28/B66

Data transfer (Quectel)

LTE: LTE FDD: Max 10Mbps (DL)/Max 5Mbps (UL)
GSM: GPRS: Max 85.6Kbps (DL)/Max 85.6Kbps (UL)


Hardware features:

  • Built-in movement sensor;
  • Built-in Bluetooth 4.0;
  • Internal High Gain GNSS antenna;
  • Internal High Gain GSM antenna;
  • 128MB internal flash memory;
  • 170 mAh Li-ion rechargeable 3.7 V battery.

Interface features:

  • Power supply: 10 ÷ 30 V;
  • USB port;
  • 2 LEDs indicating device status.

Special features:

  • Fast position fix;
  • High Quality track even in high density urban canyon;
  • Small case;
  • High gain internal GNSS and GSM antennas;
  • 2 LED status indication;
  • Real-time tracking;
  • Smart data acquisition based on:
    • Time;
    • 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;
  • Spy call;
  • Overvoltage protection.
Description Voltage Duration
Normal operation

+10 ... +30 V

Unlimited

Protection turns on, device turns off 34 V Unlimited
Maximum voltage <70 V Unlimited
Maximum voltage impulse 90 V 5 ms


Technical features

Part name Physical specification
Navigation indication LED
Modem indication LED
USB Micro USB socket
GNSS Internal GNSS antenna
GSM Internal GSM antenna


Technical details
2 W max.
Current consumption at 12 V (Power supply 10...30 V DC)
GPRS: average 37 mA
Nominal: average 24.41 mA
GNSS sleep: average 11.2 mA
Deep Sleep: average 5.1 mA
Online Deep Sleep: average 9.6 mA
Ultra Deep Sleep: average 2.4 mA
Battery charge current Average 120 mA
Rated current 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 3A, 125V
Power Cable + Device + case + battery weight 80 g


Dimension drawing (tolerance ±2mm):

 

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