Teltonika FTC164 – Waterproof 4G LTE Cat 1 tracker with IP69K rating, 2600 mAh backup battery, and Bluetooth 5.4
The Teltonika FTC164 is a next-generation waterproof 4G LTE Cat 1 tracker designed for professional tracking and telematics applications, combining rugged hardware, autonomous operation, and accurate positioning. The tracker supports LTE Cat 1, GSM, GPRS, GNSS, and Bluetooth LE, features an IP69K waterproof casing, and has an internal 2600 mAh Li-Ion backup battery. For positioning, the FTC164 supports GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, and BEIDOU, with 135 tracking/acquisition channels and a position accuracy of < 1.8 m CEP. In addition, the device is equipped with internal high-gain GNSS and cellular antennas, a Nano-SIM slot, USB Type-C, 128 MB of internal flash memory, and multiple I/O interfaces. This makes the FTC164 well-suited for B2B applications where vehicle tracking, sensor integration, and a rugged housing are critical.
Teltonika FTC164 for trailer security, construction vehicles, and cold chain monitoring
The Teltonika FTC164 is designed for professional tracking applications in environments where the device must be resistant to dust, water pressure, and steam. The datasheet lists trailer security and tracking, construction vehicle solutions, agricultural transport solutions, cold chain monitoring, and water transport monitoring as areas of application. The combination of an IP69K-rated housing, LTE Cat 1/GSM connectivity, GNSS positioning, Bluetooth 5.4, and a 2600 mAh internal backup battery makes the FTC164 suitable for situations where vehicles, trailers, or mobile assets need to be tracked over extended periods. Thanks to its integrated I/O, 1-Wire, accelerometer, and scenario functions, the tracker can be deployed in systems where location data, status information, and peripheral devices converge.
Why Choose the Teltonika FTC164?
- IP69K waterproof casing. The casing provides protection against dust, high-pressure water, and steam.
- 2600 mAh Li-Ion internal backup battery. The internal battery supports prolonged autonomous use and extended device operation time.
- 4G LTE Cat 1/GSM connectivity. The tracker supports LTE Cat 1, GSM, GPRS, SMS, and the TCP and UDP network protocols.
- GNSS with GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, and BEIDOU. The FTC164 supports multi-constellation positioning with a positioning accuracy of < 1.8 m CEP.
- Bluetooth 5.4 + LE. Bluetooth LE is used for a wide range of product usage scenarios and sensor detection.
- FOTA WEB and Telematics Configuration Tool. Configuration and firmware updates can be performed using these Teltonika tools.
Applications
- Trailer Security and Tracking
- Construction Vehicle Solutions
- Agricultural Transportation Solutions
- Cold chain monitoring
- Water Transport Monitoring
- Logistics & delivery services
- Agriculture, construction & mining
- Sensor Integration via Bluetooth LE
- Vehicle and Asset Tracking Using External Signals via I/O
Key Features
- Next-generation waterproof 4G LTE Cat 1 tracker
- IP69K ingress protection rating
- 2600 mAh Li-Ion internal backup battery, 3.7 V, 9.620 Wh
- Input voltage range of 8–32 V DC
- LTE Cat 1/GSM/GPRS/GNSS/Bluetooth LE technology
- GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, and BEIDOU support
- 135 tracking/acquisition channels
- Tracking sensitivity of -165 dBM
- Position accuracy of <: 1.8 m CEP
- LTE FDD Cat 1 data transfer rates of up to 10 Mbps for downloads and 5 Mbps for uploads
- Bluetooth 5.4 + LE with Bluetooth LE support at 1M/2M
- 5 digital inputs, 1 negative input, 4 digital outputs, and 5 analog inputs
- USB 2.0 USB Type-C
- 128 MB internal flash memory
FTC164 Technology, Interfaces, and Integration
The Teltonika FTC164 combines LTE Cat 1, GSM, GPRS, GNSS, and Bluetooth LE in a single waterproof tracker. Depending on the model, the FTC164-MDAB0 uses a MeiG SLM336-E module and the FTC164-MEAB0 uses a MeiG SLM336-L module. For cellular communication, the device supports LTE FDD Cat 1, GSM/GPRS, SMS text/PDU, and the TCP and UDP network protocols. The tracker features 5 digital inputs, 1 negative input, 4 digital outputs, 5 analog inputs, 1-Wire, USB 2.0 Type-C, Nano-SIM, and internal high-gain GNSS and cellular antennas. Thanks to the combination of I/O, GNSS, Bluetooth LE, and internal storage, the FTC164 can be integrated into vehicle and asset systems that utilize multiple signals and data streams.
FTC164 Management and Configuration
The Teltonika FTC164 supports configuration and firmware updates via FOTA WEB and the Telematics Configuration Tool. In addition, SMS and GPRS commands can be used for configuration, DOUT control, and debugging. For time synchronization, the device supports GNSS, NTP, and NITZ. Ignition detection can be performed via Digital Input 1, the accelerometer, or external power voltage. These management and configuration capabilities are well-suited for professional telematics installations where device settings, firmware, and operational commands must be managed centrally or remotely.
Connectivity Specifications
GNSS
- GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU
- 135 tracking/acquisition channels
- Position accuracy < 1.8 m CEP
Cellular
- LTE Cat 1/GSM
- GSM/GPRS
- SMS text/PDU, TCP, and UDP
4G LTE bands
- FTC164-MDAB0: LTE-FDD Cat 1 B1/B3/B5/B8/B20/B28
- FTC164-MEAB0: LTE-FDD Cat 1 B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B28/B66
2G bands
- FTC164-MDAB0: GSM B2/B3/B5/B8
- FTC164-MEAB0: GSM B2/B3/B5/B8
Data Transfer
- LTE FDD Cat 1: max. 10 Mbps download / max. 5 Mbps upload
- GSM GPRS: max 85.6 Kbps download / max 85.6 Kbps upload
Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.4 + LE
- Bluetooth LE support 1M/2M
- BLE antenna gain 2.57 dBi and BLE power 9.77 dBm
SIM
- Nano-SIM
Technical Specifications
- Teltonika FTC164
- Model name: FTC164-MDAB0, FTC164-MEAB0
- Product Type: Next-generation waterproof 4G LTE Cat 1 tracker with a high-capacity battery
- Technology: LTE Cat 1/GSM/GPRS/GNSS/Bluetooth LE
Module
- FTC164-MDAB0: MeiG SLM336-E
- FTC164-MEAB0: MeiG SLM336-L
Modulation Types
- GSM/GPRS: GMSK
- EGPRS: GMSK/8PSK
- LTE: QPSK, 16QAM
- GPS: BPSK
- GLONASS: BPSK
- BDS: BPSK
- Galileo E1: CBOC
- Bluetooth LE: GFSK
GNSS
- GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU
- 135 tracking/acquisition channels
- 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
- GNSS antenna: Internal High Gain
Cellular
- Technology: LTE Cat 1/GSM
- Data support: SMS text/PDU, TCP and UDP network protocols
- Codec support: Codec 8 Extended
- Cellular antenna: Internal High Gain
Transmit power
- Class 4 for GSM850/900: 33±2 dBm
- Class 1 for GSM1800/1900: 30±2 dBm
- Class 3 for LTE FDD: 23±2.7 dBm
Power
- Input voltage range: 8-32 V DC
- Internal backup battery: 2600 mAh Li-Ion battery, 3.7 V, 9.620 Wh
- Internal fuse: 3A, 125V
Power consumption
- At 12V: <, 26 mA nominal with no load
- At 12V: < 0.25A max at full load/peak
- At 12V Online Deep Sleep: < 9.71 mA
- At 12V Deep Sleep: < 2.33 mA
- At 12V Power Off Sleep: < 0.28 mA
- At 4V Online Deep Sleep: < 23.35 mA
- At 4V Deep Sleep: < 5,823 mA
- At 4V Power Off Sleep: < 0.181 mA
Bluetooth Technology
- Specification: BLE 5.4 + LE
- BLE antenna gain: 2.57 dBi
- BLE power: 9.77 dBm
- Bluetooth LE support: 1M/2M
Interface
- Digital inputs: 5
- Negative inputs: 1
- Digital outputs: 4
- Analog inputs: 5
- 1-Wire: 1
- USB: USB 2.0 USB Type-C
- LED indication: 2 status LED lights
- SIM: Nano-SIM
- Memory: 128 MB internal flash memory
Features
- Sensor: accelerometer
- Scenarios: Eco Driving, Over Speeding, Idling Detection, Immobilizer, Unplug Detection, Jamming Detection, Crash Detection, Dallas Sensor Support, Towing Detection
- Sleep modes: Online Deep Sleep, Deep Sleep, Power Off Sleep
- Configuration and firmware update: FOTA WEB, Telematics Configuration Tool
- SMS: configuration, DOUT control, debugging
- GPRS commands: configuration, DOUT control, debugging
- Time synchronization: GNSS, NTP, NITZ
- Ignition detection: Digital Input 1, accelerometer, external power voltage
Environment and Hardware
Housing and Protection
- IP69K ingress protection rating
- Waterproof casing
- Protection against dust, high-pressure water, and steam
Dimensions and Weight
- Dimensions: 87.75 x 106.40 x 29.70 mm
- Weight: 147 g
Temperature and Humidity
- Operating temperature without battery: -30 °C to +85 °C
- Storage temperature without battery: -30 °C to +85 °C
- Operating temperature with battery: -20 °C to +60 °C
- Storage temperature with battery: -10 °C to +25 °C
- Operating humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Battery Temperature
- Battery charge temperature: 0 °C to +45 °C
- Battery discharge temperature: -20 °C to +60 °C
- Battery storage conditions: -10 °C to +50 °C for 1 month, -10 °C to +35 °C for 3 months, 0 °C to +30 °C for 12 months
In the box?
- Teltonika FTC164 Tracker
