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Table of Contents
Warranty ...................................................................................... 16

Warranty Disclaimer........................................................................ 16
Know your device .......................................................................... 3

Pinout ................................................................................................. 4

Wiring scheme ............................................................................... 5

Set up your device ......................................................................... 6

How to insert Micro-SIM card .......................................................... 6

PC Connection (Windows) ................................................................ 7

How to install USB drivers (Windows)............................................. 7

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Configuration (Windows) ................................................................. 7
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Mounting recommendations ..................................................... 10
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Quick SMS configuration .................................................................. 9

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LED indications ............................................................................ 11

Characteristics............................................................................. 11

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Basic characteristics ....................................................................... 11

Electrical characteristics ................................................................. 13

Safety information ...................................................................... 14

Certification and Approvals ....................................................... 15

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Know your device

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Figure 1 FMB920 device view

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Pinout
Table 1 Pinout

PIN NUMBER PIN NAME DESCRIPTION

1 VCC (6-30)V DC (+) (Red) Power supply (+6-30 V DC)
2 GND (-) (Black) Ground
(Yellow) Digital input, channel 1.
3 DIN1
DEDICATED FOR IGNITION INPUT
(Grey) Analog input, channel 1. Input
4 AIN1
range: 0-30 V DC

(White) Digital output. Open collector

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5 DOUT1
output. Max. 0,5 A DC.

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Wiring scheme

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Automotive relay

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Set up your device
How to insert Micro-SIM card
1. Gently remove FMB920 cover using plastic pry tool from both
sides.
2. Insert Micro-SIM card as shown with PIN request disabled or
read our Wiki how to enter it later in Teltonika Configurator.
Make sure that Micro-SIM card cut-off corner is pointing
forward to slot.
3. Connect the battery as shown on device. Position the battery in
place where it does not obstruct other components.
4. After configuration, see PC Connection (Windows), attach
device cover back.
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Figure 4 Cover removal Figure 5 Micro-SIM card insert Figure 6 Battery connection Figure 7 Attaching cover back

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PC Connection (Windows) 5. Setup will continue installing the driver and eventually the
confirmation window will appear. Click Finish to complete the
setup.
1. Power-up FMB920 with DC voltage (6 – 30 V) power supply
using power wires. LED’s should start blinking, see “LED
indications”.
2. Connect device to computer using Micro-USB cable or
Configuration (Windows)
Bluetooth connection: At first FMB920 device will have default factory settings set. These
• Using Micro-USB cable settings should be changed according to the user's needs. Main
▬ You will need to install USB drivers, see “How to install configuration can be performed via Teltonika Configurator
USB drivers (Windows)” software. Get the latest Configurator version from here.
• Using Bluetooth Configurator operates on Microsoft Windows OS and uses
▬ FMB920 Bluetooth is enabled by default. Turn on prerequisite MS .NET Framework. Make sure you have the correct
Bluetooth on your PC, then select Add Bluetooth or

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other device > Bluetooth. Choose your device named –

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“FMB920_last_7_imei_digits”, without LE in the end.
version installed.

Table 2 MS .NET requirements

select Done.
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3. You are now ready to use the device on your computer.
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Enter default password 5555, press Connect and then MS .NET REQUIREMENTS
Operating
system
MS .NET Framework
version
Version Links

How to install USB drivers

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Windows 7
Windows 8.1
Windows 10
MS .NET Framework
4.6.2
32 and 64 bit www.microsoft.com

(Windows)
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Please download COM port drivers from here.
Downloaded Configurator will be in compressed archive. Extract it
and launch Configurator.exe. After launch software language can
be changed by clicking in the right bottom corner (Figure 8
2. Extract and run TeltonikaCOMDriver.exe.
Language selection).
3. Click Next in driver installation window.
4. In the following window click Install button.

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 Various Status window tabs display information about GNSS,
GSM, I/O, Maintenance and etc. FMB920 has one user editable
profile, which can be loaded and saved to the device. After any
modification of configuration the changes need to be saved to
device using Save to device button. Main buttons offer following
Figure 8 Language selection
functionality:
Configuration process begins by pressing on connected device
(Figure 9 Device connected via USB). 1. Load from device – loads configuration from device.

2. Save to device – saves configuration to device.

3. Load from file – loads configuration from file.

4. Save to file – saves configuration to file.

Figure 9 Device connected via USB

(Figure 10 Configurator Status window).

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After connection to Configurator Status window will be displayed
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Update firmware – updates firmware on device.

Read records – reads records from the device.

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Reboot device – restarts device.

Reset configuration – sets device configuration to

default.

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server and GPRS settings can be configured and Data Acquisition

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More details about FMB920 configuration using Configurator can
be found in our Wiki.

Figure 10 Configurator Status window

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 Default configuration settings
Quick SMS configuration Movement and ignition detection:
Default configuration has optimal parameters present to ensure Vehicle movement will Ignition will be detected
best performance of track quality and data usage. be detected by by vehicle power voltage
accelerometer between 13,2 – 30 V
Quickly set up your device by sending this SMS command to it:
Device makes a record On Moving if one of these events happen:
" setparam 2001:APN;2002:APN_username;2003:APN_password;2004:Domain;2005:Port;2006:0;"
300 seconds passes Vehicle turns 10 degrees
Note: Before SMS text, two space symbols should be inserted.
Speed difference
GPRS settings:
Vehicle drives 100 between last coordinate
• 2001 – APN meters and current position is
greater than 10 km/h

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• 2002 – APN username (if there
are no APN username, empty Device makes a record On Stop if:

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field should be left)
2003 – APN password (if there
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vehicle is stationary
and ignition is off
are no APN password, empty
field should be left)
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Server settings:
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2004 – Domain
2005 – Port P S If device has made a
record it is sent to the
server every 120
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synchronize time and update records to configured server.
Time intervals and default I/O elements can be changed by using
Teltonika Configurator or SMS parameters.

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Mounting recommendations
• Connecting Wires • Connecting ignition wire
▬ Wires should be fastened to the other wires or non-moving ▬ Be sure to check if it is a real ignition wire i. e. power does not
parts. Try to avoid heat emitting and moving objects near disappear after starting the engine.
the wires. ▬ Check if this is not an ACC wire (when key is in the first position, most
▬ The connections should not be seen very clearly. If factory of the vehicle electronics are available).
▬ Check if power is still available when you turn off any of vehicles
isolation was removed while connecting wires, it should be
devices.
applied again. ▬ Ignition is connected to the ignition relay output. As alternative, any
▬ If the wires are placed in the exterior or in places where they other relay, which has power output when ignition is on, may be
can be damaged or exposed to heat, humidity, dirt, etc., chosen.

additional isolation should be applied.

▬ Wires cannot be connected to the board computers or
control units.

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▬ Ground wire is connected to the vehicle frame or metal parts that are
fixed to the frame.
• Connecting power source

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available on chosen wire. Depending on car, this may
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▬ Be sure that after the car computer falls asleep, power is still
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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.

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▬ When module is connected, measure voltage again to make

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▬ It is recommended to connect to the main power cable in
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PAY ATTENTION! Connecting the power supply must be
carried out in a very low impedance point of on-board

the fuse box.

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point to the mass of the car is unacceptable, as static
and dynamic potentials on the line GND will be
unpredictable, which can lead to unstable FMB920
operation and even its failure.

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LED indications Characteristics
Basic characteristics
Table 3 Navigation LED indications Table 5 Basic characteristics

BEHAVIOUR MEANING MODULE

Name Teltonika TM2500
Permanently switched on GNSS signal is not received
Technology GSM, GPRS, GNSS, BLUETOOTH
Blinking every second Normal mode, GNSS is working
GNSS is turned off because:
GNSS
Off Device is not working or Device is in GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU,
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sleep mode SBAS, QZSS, DGPS, AGPS

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Blinking fast constantly Device firmware is being flashed Receiver 33 channel

Table 4 Status LED indications

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Accuracy
-165 dBM

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BEHAVIOUR
Blinking every second
MEANING
Normal mode T Hot start
Warm start
<1s
< 25 s

Blinking every two seconds

Blinking fast for a short time

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Sleep mode
Modem activity

Device is not working or Device is in

Cold start

CELLULAR
< 35 s

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Off Technology GSM
boot mode
Quad-band 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
2G bands
MHz
GPRS Multi-Slot Class 12 (up to 240
Data transfer
kbps), GPRS Mobile Station Class B
Data support SMS (text/data)

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POWER OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
6 - 30 V DC with overvoltage Operating temperature (without
Input voltage range -40 °C to +85 °C
protection battery)
Storage temperature (without
Back-up battery 170 mAh Li-Ion battery (0.63Wh) -40 °C to +85 °C
battery)
At 12V < 2 mA (Ultra Deep Sleep)
Operating humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
At 12V < 4 mA (Deep Sleep)
Ingress Protection Rating IP54
At 12V < 5 mA (Online Deep Sleep)
Power consumption Battery charge temperature 0 °C to +45 °C
At 12V < 6 mA (GPS Sleep)
Battery discharge temperature -20 °C to +60 °C
At 12V < 35 mA (nominal with no
-20 °C to +45 °C for 1 month
load) Battery storage temperature
-20 °C to +35 °C for 6 month
BLUETOOTH
FEATURES
Specification 4.0 + LE
Sensors Accelerometer
Temperature and Humidity sensor,
Green Driving, Over Speeding
Supported peripherals Headset, OBDII dongle, Inateck
detection, Jamming detection, GNSS

INTERFACE
Digital Inputs
Barcode Scanner

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Fuel Counter, DOUT Control Via Call,
Excessive Idling detection, Unplug
detection, Towing detection, Crash
Digital Outputs
Analog Inputs
GNSS antenna
GSM antenna
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Internal High Gain
Internal High Gain T a Sleep modes
detection, Auto Geofence, Manual
Geofence, Trip
GPS Sleep, Online Deep Sleep, Deep
Sleep, Ultra Deep Sleep

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FOTA Web, FOTA, Teltonika
USB 2.0 Micro-USB Configuration and firmware update Configurator (USB, Bluetooth), FMBT

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LED indication 2 status LED lights mobile application (Configuration)
SIM Micro-SIM Configuration, Events, DOUT Control,
SMS
Debug
Memory

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATION
Dimensions
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128MB internal flash memory

79 x 43 x 12 mm (L x W x H)
GPRS commands
Time Synchronization
Fuel monitoring
Configuration, Debug
GPS, NITZ, NTP
LLS (Analog), OBDII dongle
Weight 54 g Digital Input 1, Accelerometer,
Ignition detection External Power Voltage, Engine RPM
(OBDII dongle)

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Electrical characteristics
Table 6 Electrical characteristics

VALUE ANALOG INPUT

CHARACTERISTIC DESCRIPTION
MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT Input Voltage (Recommended Operating
0 30 V
Conditions)
SUPPLY VOLTAGE
Input resistance 150 kΩ
Supply Voltage (Recommended Operating
+6 +30 V
Conditions) Measurement error on 12V 3 %

DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPEN DRAIN GRADE)

Additional error on 12V 360 mV
Drain current (Digital Output OFF) 12 µA
Measurement error on 30V 3 %
Drain current (Digital Output ON,
Recommended Operating Conditions)

Static Drain-Source resistance (Digital Output

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Additional error on 30V 900 mV

DIGITIAL INPUT
Input resistance (DIN1) 47
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Input voltage (Recommended Operating

Conditions)

Input Voltage threshold

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Safety information
Do not disassemble the device. If the device is
damaged, the power supply cables are not
isolated or the isolation is damaged, DO NOT
This message contains information on how to operate FMB920 touch the device before unplugging the power
safely. By following these requirements and recommendations, supply.
you will avoid dangerous situations. You must read these All wireless data transferring devices produce
instructions carefully and follow them strictly before operating the interference that may affect other devices which
device! are placed nearby.

• The device uses SELV limited power source. The nominal

voltage is +12 V DC. The allowed voltage range is +6..+30 V DC. The device must be connected only by qualified
• To avoid mechanical damage, it is advised to transport the personnel.
device in an impact-proof package. Before usage, the device

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show the status of device operation.

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should be placed so that its LED indicators are visible. They

When connecting the connection (1x5) cables to the vehicle, the

The device must be firmly fastened in a
predefined location.

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be disconnected.

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Before dismounting the device from the vehicle, the 1x5
connection must be disconnected.
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appropriate jumpers of the power supply of the vehicle should

The programming must be performed using a PC

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The device is designed to be mounted in a zone of limited
access, which is inaccessible to the operator. All related devices
must meet the requirements of EN 62368-1 standard.
with autonomic power supply.

Installation and/or handling during a lightning

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The device FMB920 is not designed as a navigational device for storm is prohibited.

The device is susceptible to water and humidity.

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Certification and Approvals Para maiores informações, consulte o site da
ANATEL www.anatel.gov.br
Este equipamento não tem direito à
• FMB920 ANATEL
proteção contra interferência prejudicial e
• FMB920 CE / RED
não pode causar interferência em sistemas
• FMB920 E-Mark
devidamente autorizados.
• FMB920 EAC
• FMB920 RoHS
• FMB920 MTBF 00647‐20‐08591 For more information, see the ANATEL
• FMB920 REACH website www.anatel.gov.br
• FMB920 IP Rating This equipment is not entitled to protection
• FMB920 Declaration of IMEI assignment against harmful interference and must not
FMB920 Declaration of device operation temperature

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This sign on the package means that it is
necessary to read the User‘s Manual before
cause interference in duly authorized
systems.

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your start using the device. Full User‘s
Manual version can be found in our Wiki.

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This sign on the package means that all used
electronic and electric equipment should not
be mixed with general household waste.

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Hereby, Teltonika declare under our sole
responsibility that the above described
product is in conformity with the relevant
Community harmonization: European
Directive 2014/53/EU (RED).

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 Warranty Warranty Disclaimer
TELTONIKA guarantees its products to be free of any TELTONIKA PRODUCTS ARE INTENDED TO BE USED BY PERSONS

manufacturing defects for a period of 24 months. With additional WITH TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE. ANY OTHER USE RENDERS

agreement we can agree on a different warranty period, for more THE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXPRESSED HEREIN AND ALL

detailed information please contact our sales manager. IMPLIED WARRANTIES NULL AND VOID AND SAME ARE HEREBY
EXCLUDED. ALSO EXCLUDED FROM THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
Contact us teltonika.lt/company/contacts ARE ANY AND ALL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF USE OR REVENUE,
If a product should fail within this specific warranty time, the
LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE OR ANY OTHER ECONOMIC
product can be:
LOSS.
• Repaired
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Replaced with a new product

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More information can be found at teltonika.lt/warranty-repair

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same functionality

at an agreed cost.
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