FMB964 General description

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FMB964 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.

Package contents

The FMB964 device is supplied to the customer in a cardboard box containing all the equipment that is necessary for operation. The package contains:

  • Already implemented FMB964 device into case;
  • Top and bottom device cover parts;
  • Input and output power supply cable with a 1x5 connection pins, which is already installed into device.
  • 1800 mAh Li Po rechargeable 3.7 V battery

Basic characteristics

GSM / GPRS / GNSS features:

  • Teltonika TM2500 quad band module (GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz);
  • GPRS class 12;
  • SMS (text, data).
  • Integrated GNSS receiver
  • Up to -162 dBm GNSS receiver sensitivity.

Hardware features:

  • Built-in embedded SIM;
  • 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);
  • 1800 mAh Li Po rechargeable 3.7 V battery.

Interface features:

  • Power supply: 6 ÷ 30V;
  • 1 digital input;
  • 1 analog input;
  • 1 open collector digital output (connecting external relays, LED, buzzers etc.);
  • 2 LEDs indicating device status.

Special features:

  • Fast position fix;
  • High Quality track even in high density urban canyon;
  • Ultra small case;
  • Ready for harsh environment;
  • Color ribbon non-detachable cable;
  • Easy to mount in limited access areas;
  • Firmly fasten;
  • 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;
  • Overvoltage protection.
Description Voltage Duration
Normal operation

+6 ... +30 V

Unlimited

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


Technical features


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


Technical details
2 W max.
Current consumption at 12 V
GPRS: average avg mA rms
Nominal: average 22,7 rms
GPS sleep: average avg mA
Deep Sleep: average 4,6 mA
Online Deep Sleep: average 5 mA
Ultra Deep Sleep: average 3,4 mA
Rated current: 250 mA
Battery charge current Average 140 mA
Operating temperature -22..+55
Storage temperature -20..+45
Storage relative humidity 5..85% (no condensation)
Cable + Device + case + battery weight 100 g


Dimension drawing:

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Technical information about internal battery

Internal back-up battery Battery voltage (V) Nominal capacity (mAh) Power (Wh) Charging temperature (°C)
Li-Po rechargeable battery 3.4~4.1 1800 6.21 – 7.38 0 – 45

Batteries are covered by 6 month warranty support.

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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)
6 30 V
Digital Output (Open Drain grade):
Drain current (Digital Output OFF) 120 µA
Drain current
(Digital Output ON, Recommended Operating Conditions)
0.1 0.5 A
Digital Input: 300
Digital Output (Open Drain grade):
Input resistance (DIN1) 47
Input voltage
(Recommended Operating Conditions)
0 Supply voltage V
Input Voltage threshold (DIN1) 4 V
Analog Input:
Input voltage
(Recommended Operating Conditions)
0 30 V
Input resistance 150
Measurement error on 12 V 3 %
Additional error on 12 V 360 mV
Measurement error on 30 V 3 %
Additional error on 30 V 900 mV


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Analog Input error margin can increase if temperature varies.

Absolute maximum ratings

Characteristic description Value
Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Supply Voltage
(Absolute Maximum Ratings)
-32 +32 V
Drain-Source clamp threshold voltage
(Absolute Maximum Ratings), (Idrain = 2 mA)
+36 V
Digital Input Voltage
(Absolute Maximum Ratings)
-32 +32 V
Analog Input Voltage
(Absolute Maximum Ratings)
-32 +32 V