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FTC305 First Start

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Small 4G LTE (CAT 1) tracker for e-bikes, e-scooters and e-forklifts with CAN interface and 10-97 V power supply range

FTC305 casing version
FTC305 no-casing version


KNOW YOUR DEVICE

SET UP YOUR DEVICE

Physical SIM card insertion/removal must be performed when device is powered off – external voltage disconnected. Otherwise, the SIM card might be damaged or device will not detect it.

FTC305 CASING VERSION

FTC305 NO-CASING VERSION


PINOUT

PIN NUMBER PIN NAME DESCRIPTION
1 VCC (Red) Power supply (+10-97 V DC) (+).
2 GND (Black) Ground (-).
3 DIN1 / AIN1 / 1-W (Yellow) Digital input channel 1 / Analog input channel 1 / Data channel for 1-Wire devices.
Note: AIN1 / 1-Wire only available from 3.7.x. firmware version.
4 DOUT1 (Grey) Digital output, channel 1.
5 DOUT2 (White) Digital output, channel 2.
6 CAN H (Brown/White) CAN interface High.
7 CAN L (Brown) CAN interface Low.

PC CONNECTION (WINDOWS)

  1. Connect device to computer using USB Type-C cable.
    Please note: FTC305 device does not require an external power supply for configuration. However, without external power, data sending and other cellular connectivity functions will not work. If you want to test the device on a table, it is advised to power up FTC305 with a DC voltage (10-97V) power supply using power wires.
  2. Install USB driver, see "HOW TO INSTALL USB DRIVERS (WINDOWS)".

HOW TO INSTALL USB DRIVERS (WINDOWS)

  1. Please download COM port drivers from here.
  2. Extract and run TeltonikaCOMDriver.exe.
  3. Click Next in driver installation window.
  4. In the following window click Install button.
  5. Setup will continue installing the driver and eventually the confirmation window will appear. Click Finish to complete the setup.

CONFIGURATION (WINDOWS)

Most Teltonika devices are shipped with default factory settings. Use Telematics Configuration Tool (TCT) to change these settings according to your needs.

TCT
Operating system Windows 10
Windows 11
MS .NET Framework version MS .NET framework 6.0
Version 64 bit
Disk Storage 1 GB of free disk space
Internet Ethernet port or Wi-Fi w/ network access for auto-update

TCT

  1. Download the TCT (compressed archive).
  2. Extract the archive and launch the executable. The TCT will be installed.
  3. Launch the TCT.
  4. Go to Settings -> User keys, copy the full key text from "BEGIN TCT KEY" to "END TCT KEY" and paste in Add new key field, then press Add key:
    BEGIN TCT KEY
      description: FTx305 with develop version firmware
      type:        ExpFWKey
      key:         7394b05f-f32a-4648-bd03-d61e7dfd0175
      expires:     2025-12-31
      signature:   v1|U2GAiWlZfOQkMN0pBeXDFhKZb6XES5ZvtCzcsfm9kyBkbPBaiwOl53v5uDRiefxqgIR6rJ4pAP2yg0bCZ77pO47iV8manPG/rMt5bKBJOgil8psW+Z58gwgZfZkU7q30EZy7prvAidsup92dnQ16tRefu+8EsUXS2rS0Uz8g0vVcJOPIwzWWRyVNCgW7zBXDl+bsZLXR2XHMhe0ftLy6MQoq6b3wlLMQuXCtd8/D5wnR/q5zPl9jVKJ3YUszRSxHLYlIht5vtb1uE0973WRdjvHlSqrKhjrEPrAgLueOWrDlMhYWWQVaMkWX41/Xd+r8M1oIhZlrBjONPWBWc2brAw==
    END TCT KEY
    

    Note: This TCT key will expire on 2025-12-31. Please contact us via HelpDesk to receive a new one before the expiration date.

  1. Go to Settings -> Select firmware, then select FTx305 with develop version firmware and press Apply:
  2. In the Discovered devices list, select your device and press Configure.
  3. The Device status window opens. It contains device, GNSS, and Cellular information.

    Save to device – saves configuration to device.

    Upload file – loads configuration from file.

    Save to file – saves configuration to file.

    Update – update device firmware.

    Reset configuration – sets device configuration to default.


    Most important configuration sections are Mobile network (Server, Mobile network settings) and Tracking settings (data collection parameters). More details about FTC305 configuration using TCT can be found here.

QUICK SMS CONFIGURATION

The default configuration ensures best track quality and optimal data usage.

Quickly set up your device by sending this SMS command to it:

DEFAULT CONFIGURATION SETTINGS

After successful SMS configuration, FTC305 device will synchronize time and update records to configured server. Time intervals and default I/O elements can be changed by using TCT or Parameter list.

MOUNTING RECOMMENDATIONS

CONNECTING WIRES

  • Wires should be fastened to the other wires or nonmoving parts. Do not place the wires near moving or heat-emitting objects.
  • All electrical connections must be properly isolated. No bare wires should be visible. Re-apply isolation to wires if you removed factory isolation during installation.
  • If the wires are placed in the exterior or in places where they can be damaged or exposed to heat, humidity, dirt, etc., additional isolation should be applied.

CONNECTING POWER SOURCE

  • Ensure that after the vehicle computer falls asleep, power is still available on chosen wire. Depending on vehicle, this may happen in 5 to 30 minutes period.
  • When module is connected, measure voltage again to make sure it did not decrease.
  • It is recommended to connect main power cable to the main battery of the vehicle.

CONNECTING IGNITION WIRE

  • Make sure that you have selected the correct wire for ignition signal - the electrical signal from the wire should be present after starting the engine.
  • Check if this is not an ACC wire (when key is in the first position, most of the vehicle electronics are ON).
  • Check if power is still available when you turn off any of vehicles devices.
  • Ignition is connected to the ignition relay output. As alternative, any other relay, which has power output when ignition is on, may be chosen.

CONNECTING GROUND WIRE

  • Ground wire must be connected to the vehicle frame or metal parts that are fixed to the frame.
  • If the wire is fixed with the bolt, the loop must be connected to the end of the wire.
  • For better contact scrub paint from the spot where loop is going to be connected.

LED INDICATIONS

This section is an explanation of LED indications on FTC305 device.

NAVIGATION LED INDICATIONS

Behaviour Meaning
Blinking every second GNSS module is working, GNSS fix is acquired (normal operation)
Permanently switched on GNSS module is working, but fix is not acquired (no position)
Off GNSS module is off because: (a) the device is not working or (b) the device is in sleep mode


STATUS LED INDICATIONS

Behaviour Meaning
Blinking every second Device is working, GPRS session is active (normal operation)
On Device is working, no active GPRS sessions
Off Device is not working

BASIC CHARACTERISTICS

Module
Name FTC305-QJAB0: Quectel EG915U-EU, internal antennas, casing version
FTC305-QKAB0: Quectel EG915U-LA, internal antennas, casing version
FTC305-QJXB0: Quectel EG915U-EU, external antennas, external battery, no casing version
FTC305-QKXB0: Quectel EG915U-LA, external antennas, external battery, no casing version
Technology LTE CAT 1/GSM/GPRS/GNSS
GNSS
GNSS GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU
Receiver L1: 75 channel
Tracking sensitivity -165 dBm
Position Accuracy < 1.8 m CEP
Velocity Accuracy < 0.1 m/s (within +/- 15% error)
Hot start < 1 s
Warm start < 25 s
Cellular
2G bands GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8
4G bands FTC305-QJAB0:
LTE FDD (EG915U-EU):
B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28
FTC305-QJXB0:
LTE FDD (EG915U-EU):
B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28
FTC305-QKAB0:
LTE FDD (EG915U-LA):
B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B28/B66
FTC305-QKXB0:
LTE FDD (EG915U-LA):
B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B28/B66
Data transfer LTE FDD (CAT 1): Max. 10 Mbps (DL) / Max. 5 Mbps (UL)
GSM (GPRS): Max. 85.6 Kbps (DL) / Max. 85.6 Kbps (UL)
Transmit power Class 4 for GSM900: 33 dBM ± 2dB
Class 1 for DCS1800: 30 dBm ± 2 dB
Class 3 for LTE-FDD: 23 dBm ± 2 dB
Data support SMS (TEXT, PDU), Network protocols (TCP, UDP)
Power
Input voltage range 10 - 97 V DC
Back-up battery Casing version: 380 mAh Li-ion battery 3.7V (1.41 Wh)
No casing version: 1200 mAh Li-ion battery 3.7 V (4.44 Wh) (External)
Internal fuse 3A
Power Consumption At 12V < 40 mA (Nominal with no load)
At 12V < 0.25 A Max (with full Load/Peak)
Bluetooth® Technology
Specification 5.3 + LE
Interface
Digital Inputs 1
Digital Outputs 2
Analog Inputs 1
1-Wire 1
CAN 1
GNSS antenna Casing version: Internal High Gain
No casing version: External (SMA female connector)
GSM antenna Casing version: Internal High Gain
No casing version: External (RP SMA female connector)
USB 2.0 USB Type-C
LED indication 2 status LED lights
SIM Nano-SIM
Memory 128MB internal flash memory
Physical Specification
Dimensions Casing version: 69 x 41 x 20.9 mm (L x W x H)
No casing version: 62 x 39.6 x 11.5 mm (L x W x H)
  • External GNSS antenna: 46 x 44 x 13 mm (L x W x H)
  • External Cellular antenna: 115 x 22 x 6 mm (L x W x H)
Weight Casing version: 76.8 g
No casing version (with accessories): 126.1 g
Operating Environment
Operating temperature -30 °C to +85 °C
Storage temperature -30 °C to +85 °C
Operating humidity 65 ± 20% non-condensing
Ingress protection rating Casing version: IP67
No casing version: N/A
Battery charge temperature 0 °C to +45 °C
Battery discharge temperature -20 °C to +60 °C
Battery storage conditions Casing version: -10 °C to +25 °C for 3 or more months
No casing version: -20 °C to +45 °C for 3 or more months
Data Codec
Codec support Codec 8 Extended
Features
Sensors Accelerometer
Scenarios Crash detection, Over Speeding detection, Trip, Odometer, Eco driving, Excessive idling, Network Jamming detection, Unplug detection, Auto Geofence, Towing detection, Fall down detection, Static navigation, Ignition ON counter, Custom scenarios, Manual CAN data reading, Manual CAN commands
Sleep modes Online sleep, Deep sleep, Power off sleep
Configuration and firmware update FOTA WEB, Telematics Configuration Tool (TCT)
Time Synchronization GNSS, NTP, NITZ
Ignition detection Digital Input 1, Accelerometer, External Power Voltage

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Characteristic description Value
Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Supply Voltage +10 +97 V
Supply Protection Voltage
(Absolute Maximum Ratings, Reverse/Forward Polarity)
-100 +100 V
Digital Input 1 Voltage
(DIN state 0->1)
+2.5 +100 V
Analog Input 1 Voltage 0 +100 V
Digital Output 1/2 Voltage 0 +100 V
Digital Input 1 Current
(At 100V Input)
0.7 mA
Analog Input 1 Current
(At 100V Input)
0.7 mA
Digital Output 1/2 Current 0 500 mA
Digital Output 1/2 Overcurrent Threshold 800 mA