FMB020 General description

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FMB020 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.

Monitorable basic vehicle parameters depend on vehicle mark and model.

Package contents

The FMB020 device is supplied to the customer in a cardboard box containing all the equipment that is necessary for operation. The package contains:

  • FMB020 device;
  • OBD II power supply adapter.

Basic characteristics

GSM / GPRS / GNSS features:

  • Teltonika TM2500 quad band module (GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz);
  • GPRS Multi-Slot class 12 (Up to 85,6 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);
  • 3.7 V 45 mAh


Interface features:

  • Power supply: +10...+30 V;
  • 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.
  • Nano-SIM

Technical features


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


Technical details
Data sending/gathering every 1s 80.2 mA
Data sending/gathering every 30s 37 mA
Device is not sending/gathering records but is not in a sleep mode 32.7 mA
GPS sleep 15.1 mA
Deep Sleep 12.5 mA
Online Deep Sleep 13 mA
Ultra Deep Sleep 10.8 mA
Battery charge current Maximum: 45 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 30 g


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 45 0.17 - 0.18 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)
+12 +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