FMC640 Product Change Notifications
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 FMC640 tracking device. Below you will find a list of both upcoming and already implemented changes sorted from newest to oldest (top to bottom).
2023.10.06: COM ports changes
We would like to inform you, that FMC640 device COM port component will be updated in the factory by the end of October 2023.
| Change description | ||
|---|---|---|
| Change type | External/visual | |
| Detailed description
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Old version:  |
New version:  | |
| Description | Changes are made only in internal part of PCB for COM1 and COM2 ports sockets. This socket is 1 mm longer than the older one and in this case there could be visible changes from external side | |
| Change reasons | Reaction to components for COM port market volatility. | |
| Product release date | End of October 2023 | |
| Affected products | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Affected order codes | Order code changes |
| FMC640 | FMC640******* | No Changes |
| Change impact | ||
|---|---|---|
| Risk assessment | Due to new COM port housing device COM ports are protruding by 1 mm. Functionality remains unchanged.
 | |
| Suggested implementation plan | No implementation plan 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 been tacitly accepted and can implement the change as indicated above |
2023.07.12: FMC640 END OF LIFE Announcement
The product End of Life (EOL) announcement signifies that a product has entered the final phase of Teltonika Product Life Cycle. Announcement serves as an advance notice of product termination in accordance with Teltonika EOL policy. Nevertheless, there is still enough time for you to order and get support that you need for the products that will be discontinued. Please contact your sales manager for more information.
End Of Production date: 2023-09-28
Last Order date: 2023-12-28
End of Bug-fixing date: 2024-09-28
End of Support date: 2025-03-28
2023.07.18: Base firmware update
We would like to inform you about the base firmware update for FMC640 starting in start - August 2023. New production firmware version will be 01.02.27.Rev.06.
| Change description | ||
|---|---|---|
| Change type | Firmware update | |
| Detailed description | Key improvements from last production firmware are listed in errata: https://wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/FMC640_firmware_errata | |
| Old version: FMC640 01.02.22.Rev.04 |
New version: FMC640 01.02.27.Rev.06 | |
| Change reasons | FMC640 base firmware version update | |
| Product release date | Start of August 2023. | |
| Affected products | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Affected order codes | Order code changes |
| FMC640 | FMC640*******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 the previous Firmware versions used in manufacture.
| |
| Suggested implementation plan | If you are using a special firmware version and would like an upgrade to new features of the latest base firmware, please contact your Teltonika sales manager | |
2023.07.10: GNSS antenna changes
We would like to inform you about the GNSS antenna changes update for FMC640 starting date changed to August 2023.
| Change description | ||
|---|---|---|
| Change type | Mechanical part changes | |
| Detailed description | ||
Old version: 
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New version: 
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| Change reasons | Reaction to antenna market volatility. | |
| Product release date | August 2023 | |
| Affected products | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Affected order codes | Order code changes |
| FMC640 | FMC640*******order codes | No changes |
| Change impact | ||
|---|---|---|
| Risk assessment | No risk factors encountered with this change. New antennas were used in mass production before | |
| Suggested implementation plan | No implementation plan needed | |
2023.04.12: SIM usage recommendation update
We would like to inform you about the SIM usage recommendation change - due to SIM card market tendencies (Standard size SIM cards being made to split to 3 parts) FMC640 First Start
| Recommendation description | ||
|---|---|---|
| Recommendation reason | Due to SIM card market tendencies (Standard size SIM cards being made to split to 3 parts) | |
| Detailed description | New paragraph about SIM usage is added to product First Start description. Previously SIM insertion recommendation was only described in schematics - SIM1 shown in lower slot, SIM2 in upper slot. 
 To avoid such risk: | |
| Change impact | ||
|---|---|---|
| Risk assessment | Recommendation updated to mitigate risk. | |
| Suggested implementation plan | If you used one SIM card and it's placed in SIM1 slot (lower) - no implementation plan needed. If you used 2 SIM cards - SIM1 in lower slot, SIM2 in upper slot - no implementation plan needed. Additionally: If possible - ask operator for Standard SIM card with solid construction (not pre-cut to 3 parts) | |
2023.03.01: GNSS antenna changes
We would like to inform you about the GNSS antenna changes update for FMC640 starting date changed to March 2023.
| Change description | ||
|---|---|---|
| Change type | Mechanical part changes | |
| Detailed description | ||
| Old version:
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New version:
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| Change reasons | Reaction to antenna market volatility. | |
| Product release date | March 2023 | |
| Affected products | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Affected order codes | Order code changes |
| FMC640 | FMC640*******order codes | No changes |
| Change impact | ||
|---|---|---|
| Risk assessment | No risk factors encountered with this change. New antennas were used in mass production before | |
| Suggested implementation plan | No implementation plan needed | |
2022.09.02: Base firmware update
We would like to inform you about the base firmware update for FMC640 starting in start - September 2022. New production firmware version will be 01.02.22.Rev.04.
| Change description | ||
|---|---|---|
| Change type | Firmware update | |
| Detailed description | Key improvements from last production firmware are listed in errata: https://wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/FMC640_firmware_errata | |
| Old version: FMC640 01.00.13 |
New version: FMC640 01.02.22.Rev.04 | |
| Change reasons | FMC640 base firmware version update | |
| Product release date | Start of September 2022. | |
| Affected products | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Affected order codes | Order code changes |
| FMC640 | FMC640*******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 the previous Firmware versions used in manufacture.
| |
| Suggested implementation plan | If you are using a special firmware version and would like an upgrade to new features of the latest base firmware, please contact your Teltonika sales manager | |
| 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 been tacitly accepted and can implement the change as indicated above |
2022.05.24: GNSS antenna changes
We would like to inform you about the GNSS antenna changes for FMC640 starting September 2022.
| Change description | ||
|---|---|---|
| Change type | Mechanical part changes | |
| Detailed description | ||
| Old version:
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New version:
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| Change reasons | Reaction to antenna market volatility. | |
| Product release date | September 2022 | |
| Affected products | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Affected order codes | Order code changes |
| FMC640 | FMC640*******order codes | No changes |
| Change impact | ||
|---|---|---|
| Risk assessment | No risk factors encountered with this change | |
| Suggested implementation plan | No implementation plan needed | |
2022.05.16: 1-wire power voltage increase
We would like to inform you that FMC640 will have increased 1-wire power output in updated PCB versions. Following the increasing demand to make "1-wire power" output 5V - starting from 2022 June - "1-wire power" output will be 5 V instead of 3.5 V.
| Change description | |||||||||||||
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| Change type | Internal | ||||||||||||
| Detailed description
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Old version:
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New version:
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| Change reasons/Description | Due customer demand in having 5V output on device and increased 1-wire solution stability (where power is required) | ||||||||||||
| Product release date | June 2022. | ||||||||||||
| Affected products | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Affected order codes | Order code changes |
| FMC640 | FMC640******* | 1-wire output voltage increase |
| Change impact | ||
|---|---|---|
| Risk assessment | During the transitional period, customers might receive devices with different 1-wire power output voltages. | |
| Suggested implementation plan | No implementation plan 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 been tacitly accepted and can implement the change as indicated above |
2021.08.03: Upgraded casing
We would like to inform you, that FMC640 device case will be updated in the factory by the end of August 2021.
| Change description | ||
|---|---|---|
| Change type | External/visual | |
| Detailed description
| ||
Old version:  |
New version:  | |
| Change reasons/Description | Changes are made only in internal part of the case:. 1. Additional ribs added to battery guard walls 2. A third section of the wall added Changes are made to ensure easier and more sufficient manufacturing process of the case itself - change has no effect on device functioning. | |
| Product release date | End of August 2021 | |
| Affected products | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Affected order codes | Order code changes |
| FMC640 | FMC640******* | New casing |
| Change impact | ||
|---|---|---|
| Risk assessment | No risk factors encountered with this change | |
| Suggested implementation plan | No implementation plan 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 been tacitly accepted and can implement the change as indicated above |
2021.08.16: SMA soldering changes
We would like to inform you that Antenna connectors (SMA SMD type) in FMC640 devices will be soldered from both sides of PCB starting in first half of September 2021.
| Change description | ||
|---|---|---|
| Change type | Internal | |
| Detailed description
| ||
Old version:  |
New version:  | |
| Change reasons/Description | In order to increase the structural rigidity and unify the manufacturing process of Teltonika IoT Group devices, SMA connector will be soldered on the top side of PCB (same as before) and on the bottom side of PCB (performed additionally). | |
| Product release date | First half of September 2021. | |
| Affected products | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Affected order codes | Order code changes |
| FMC640 | FMC640******* | SMA soldering changes |
| Change impact | ||
|---|---|---|
| Risk assessment | Due to THT assembly process, some devices might have an excess amount of soldering on the SMA connector. This does not affect GSM/GNSS antenna characteristics and does not interfere with device case assembly, therefore, device functionality remains unchanged.  | |
| Suggested implementation plan | No implementation plan 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 been tacitly accepted and can implement the change as indicated above |
2021.08.03: Upgraded casing
We would like to inform you, that FMC640 device case will be updated in the factory by the end of August 2021.
| Change description | ||
|---|---|---|
| Change type | External/visual | |
| Detailed description
| ||
| Old version: |
New version: | |
| Change reasons/Description | Changes are made only in internal part of the case:. 1. Additional ribs added to battery guard walls 2. A third section of the wall added Changes are made to ensure easier and more sufficient manufacturing process of the case itself - change has no effect on device functioning. | |
| Product release date | End of August 2021 | |
| Affected products | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Affected order codes | Order code changes |
| FMC640 | FMC640******* | New casing |
| Change impact | ||
|---|---|---|
| Risk assessment | No risk factors encountered with this change | |
| Suggested implementation plan | No implementation plan 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 been tacitly accepted and can implement the change as indicated above |
2021.05.26: Base firmware update
We would like to inform you about the base firmware update for FMC640 starting from May 26 2021. New production firmware version will be 01.00.13.
| Change description | ||
|---|---|---|
| Change type | Firmware update | |
| Detailed description | Key improvements from last production firmware are listed in errata: https://wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/FMC640_firmware_errata | |
| Old version: FMC640 01.00.05 |
New version: FMC640 01.00.13 | |
| Change reasons | FMC640 base firmware version update | |
| Product release date | Second half of June 2021. | |
| Affected products | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Affected order codes | Order code changes |
| FMC640 | FMC640*******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 | |
| 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 been tacitly accepted and can implement the change as indicated above |
2021.05.18: New material and design changes on the device casing
We would like to inform you, that FMC640 device case will be updated in the factory on first half of June 2021.
| Change description | ||
|---|---|---|
| Change type | External/visual | |
| Detailed description
| ||
Old version:  |
New version: | |
| Change reasons/Description | 1. New material unifies the device design across all platforms. 2. LED indentations improve Dust/Water resistance - LEDs are visible through thin layer of material. 3. New battery guard ensures battery placement during device transportation and usage. | |
| Product release date | First half of June 2021 | |
| Affected products | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Affected order codes | Order code changes |
| FMC640 | FMC640******* | New casing |
| Change impact | ||
|---|---|---|
| Risk assessment | No risk factors encountered with this change | |
| Suggested implementation plan | Small indentation on top of USB socket will allow you to identify the cases quicker  | |
| 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 been tacitly accepted and can implement the change as indicated above |
2020.11.24: GNSS antenna changes
We would like to inform you about the GNSS antenna changes for FMC640 starting from late December 2020 - early January 2021.
| Change description | ||
|---|---|---|
| Change type | Mechanical part changes | |
| Detailed description | ||
| Old version:
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New version:
| |
| Change reasons | According to technical comparison new antenna is better by next parameters: center frequency, bandwidth, consumption. Other parameters are the same. Moreover, the new antenna is thinner, which gives the opportunity to mount it, where it was not possible before and makes installation easier. | |
| Product release date | Late December 2020 - Early January 2021 | |
| Affected products | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Affected order codes | Order code changes |
| FMB640 | FMC640*******order codes | No changes |
| Change impact | ||
|---|---|---|
| Risk assessment | No risk factors encountered with this change | |
| Suggested implementation plan | No implementation plan needed | |
2020.10.26: Base firmware update
We would like to inform you about the base firmware update for FMC640 starting from October 26th, 2020. New production firmware version will be 01.00.05.
| Change description | ||
|---|---|---|
| Change type | Firmware update | |
| Detailed description | Key improvements from last production firmware are listed in errata: https://wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/FMC640_firmware_errata | |
| Old version: FMC640 00.03.74.T112 |
New version: FMC640 01.00.05 | |
| Change reasons | FMC640 base firmware version update | |
| Product release date | 2020 October 26th. | |
| Affected products | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Affected order codes | Order code changes |
| FMC640 | FMC640*******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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 been tacitly accepted and can implement the change as indicated above |
2020.10.14: Top Marking Changes
| Change description | ||
|---|---|---|
| Change type | External/visual | |
| Detailed description | Top label design changed | |
Old version:  |
New version:  | |
| Change reasons |
Added E-Mark approval marking. (More information: FMC640 E-Mark) | |
| Product release date | Planned date: 2020 October 14th | |
| Affected products | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Affected order codes | Order code changes |
| FMC640 | FMC640****** | No changes |
| Change impact | ||
|---|---|---|
| Risk assessment | Risk assessment for devices management required | |
| Suggested implementation plan | No implementation plan 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 been tacitly accepted and can implement the change as indicated above |
