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Getting started with TCT desktop application (view source)
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Before continuing please read information below:
Before continuing please read information below:
* TCT supports FTx platform devices - FTC921, FTC961, and FTC881 (starting 1.1.80 release).
* TCT supports devices with '''03.27.13.Rev.03 and newer''' firmware version ('''firmware version restriction does not apply to FMx6 series devices''').
==Launching TCT==
==Launching TCT==
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|'''1.1.0'''||2023-04-19||[[File:Download_zip.png|x30px|link=https://github.com/teltonika-telematics/tct-releases/releases/download/v.1.0.0/TelematicsConfigurationTool.Setup.1.1.0-windows-x86_64bit.zip]]
|'''2.0.0'''||2024-06-28||[[File:Download_zip.png|x30px|link=https://github.com/teltonika-telematics/tct-releases/releases/download/v2.0.0/TelematicsConfigurationTool.Setup.2.0.0-windows-x86_64bit.zip]]
| Work in progress (disabled in this version):
|'''If you are using 1.1.80 or a lower TCT version, 2.0.0 must be installed manually.'''
* Added [[Configuration password|Primary and Secondary password]] support (available from 0.40.0 firmware version).
*Device configuration over Bluetooth.
*Added the ability to connect to the device port and send supported commands in [[Terminal]] tool.
*Added internal device binary debug files converting to text in [[Terminal]] tool.
*LLS calibration functionality.
*Read records functionality.
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===Installation guide===
=== Installation guide===
Follow the steps below in order to install TCT on your PC:
Follow the steps below in order to install TCT on your PC:
# Install TelematicsConfigurationTool.Setup.exe with admin privileges.
#Install TelematicsConfigurationTool.Setup.exe with admin privileges.
#Accept the license agreement.
#Accept the license agreement.
#Choose whether TCT should be available to all users or just to you (current user).
#Choose whether TCT should be available to all users or just to you (current user).
#Select the location where you want to install TCT. By default, TCT is installed in the program files. However, you can install it anywhere you want.
# Select the location where you want to install TCT. By default, TCT is installed in the program files. However, you can install it anywhere you want.
# Wait until the installation is complete and click '''Finish''' to exit installation wizard.
#Wait until the installation is complete and click '''Finish''' to exit installation wizard.
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'''Information below is relevant for TCT version 1.1.80 or older.'''
<span style="color:#FF0000">'''''IMPORTANT NOTES'''''</span>
<span style="color:#FF0000">'''''IMPORTANT NOTES'''''</span>
Windows smart screen may appear during first installation. If this occurs please follow the steps below:<br />
Windows smart screen may appear during first installation. If this occurs please follow the steps below:<br />[[File:WindowsSmartScreen.png|right|421x421px]]
#Click on '''More info''' to access additional details about the application. <br />
# Click on '''More info''' to access additional details about the application; <br />
#Make sure that the application name is '''TelematicsConfigurationTool.Setup.x.x.x.exe.''' Take into account that '''"x"''' represents the version of TCT and can differ depending on the installation file you have.<br />
#Make sure that the application name is '''TelematicsConfigurationTool.Setup.x.x.x.exe.''' Take into account that '''"x"''' represents the version of TCT and can differ depending on the installation file you have;<br />
#Make sure that the publisher is '''TELTONIKA TELEMATICS''' .<br />
#Make sure that the publisher is '''TELTONIKA TELEMATICS;'''
# If everything is correct, please click on''' Run anyway .'''<br />
#If everything is correct, please click on''' Run anyway;'''<br />
# After confirmation the installation setup will start immediately.<br />
#After confirmation the installation setup will start immediately.<br />
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Teltonika COM Driver is a serial communication port driver for Teltonika Telematics device, It is one of the requirements for TCT to work properly, without this driver TCT will not detect your Teltonika Telematics device.
Teltonika COM Driver is a serial communication port driver for Teltonika Telematics device, It is one of the requirements for TCT to work properly, without this driver TCT will not detect your Teltonika Telematics device.
<br />Download COM port drivers from Teltonika '''[[Special:Redirect/file/TeltonikaCOMDriver.zip|here]]'''.[[File:Comportdriver.gif|frameless|422x422px|alt=|right]]
<br />Download COM port drivers from Teltonika '''[[Special:Redirect/file/TeltonikaCOMDriver.zip|here]]'''.
Follow the steps below in order to install '''Teltonika COM Driver''' :
Follow the steps below in order to install '''Teltonika COM Driver''' :
#Run '''Teltonika COM_Driver''' with admin privileges' to begin the installation.
#Run '''Teltonika COM_Driver''' with admin privileges' to begin the installation.
#Click the checkbox for '''TELTONIKA COM Driver'''
#Click the checkbox for '''TELTONIKA COM Driver'''
#Click next and modify/configure the destination folder for installation.
#Click next and modify/configure the destination folder for installation.
# Click '''Install''' and wait for the progress bar to be completed.
#Click '''Install''' and wait for the progress bar to be completed.
#And finally click '''Close''' to exit the installation.
#And finally click '''Close''' to exit the installation.<br />
== Differences between Offline and Online Configuration==
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== Offline vs Online Configuration ==
Offline configuration refers to creating a configuration without any device connected. Later you can load this configuration file created in offline mode into the device remotely (via [[FOTA WEB|'''FOTA WEB''']]) or when a device is connected to your PC. On the other hand, Online Configuration refers to creating a configuration with a device connected and you can directly save the changes into the device.
Offline configuration refers to creating a configuration without any device connected. Later you can load this configuration file created in offline mode into the device remotely (via [[FOTA WEB|'''FOTA WEB''']]) or when a device is connected to your PC. On the other hand, Online Configuration refers to creating a configuration with a device connected and you can directly save the changes into the device.
==Creating an Offline Configuration File==
==Creating an Offline Configuration File==
In order to create an offline configuration file, follow the steps below:
In order to create an offline configuration file, follow the steps below:
#Select a required device from the list. You can use Search and Filter to find it.
#Select a device from the list. You can use Search and Filter to find it.
#Click '''Configure''' button.
#Click '''Configure''' button.
[[File:Offline configuration model selection.png|none|thumb|759x759px]]
[[File:FMB920_getting_started.gif|center]]
==Creating an Online Configuration File==
==Creating an Online Configuration File==
In order to create an online configuration file, follow the steps below:
In order to create an online configuration file, follow the steps below:
#Make sure that your device is supported by TCT by consulting [[Telematics Configuration Tool (TCT)|Supported Devices list]].
# Make sure that your device is supported by TCT by checking [[Telematics Configuration Tool (TCT)|Supported Devices list]].
# Connect your device to TCT and click '''Configure'''.
# Connect your device to PC.
#In TCT device will appear on '''Discovered devices''' list.
#Click '''Configure''' button.<br />
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==Editing a Configuration File==
==Editing a Configuration File==
In order to open an existing configuration file, follow the steps below:
In order to open an existing configuration file, follow the steps below:
# Click on the three dots on top of the Offline configuration menu and click''' Open'''.
#In offline configuration section click on '''Open''' button.
#Select the configuration file and click''' Open'''.
#Select the configuration file and click''' Open'''.
#Wait for the configuration file to load, edit it and save the changes you've made.
#Wait for the configuration file to load, edit it and save the changes you've made.
[[File:Selected device.png|none|thumb|759x759px]]
[[File:Open_exisitingfile.gif|center]]
<span style="color:#FF0000">'''''IMPORTANT NOTES'''''</span>
<span style="color:#FF0000">'''''IMPORTANT NOTES'''''</span>
*On the left side of the TCT window, you will find the configuration name under '''Configuration once file is loaded'''.
*On the left side of the TCT window, you will find the configuration name under '''Configuration once file is loaded'''.
