Teltonika FTC880 – 4G LTE Cat 1 vehicle tracker with GNSS and IP69K (battery-mounted)
The FTC880 is designed for fleet telematics and vehicle deployment where easy installation, reliable connectivity and rugged protection are important. This tracker combines 4G LTE Cat 1 with fallback to 2G, multi-GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou) and an IP69K waterproof casing that provides protection against dust, high-pressure water and steam.
Why the Teltonika FTC880?
- 4G LTE Cat 1 with 2G fallback (GSM): stays connected in a variety of coverage situations, with LTE Cat 1 data rates up to 10 Mbps downlink and 5 Mbps uplink.
- Higher GNSS quality: GNSS with GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou and position accuracy < 1.5 m CEP for location-based services.
- IP69K enclosure: suitable for environments where high-pressure cleaning and harsh conditions occur.
- Optimized sleep modes: designed for longer operational deployment and to reduce vehicle battery drain.
- FT Platform: Teltonika’s Fleet Telematics platform with advanced firmware and hardware.
- Scenarios based on sensor data: accelerometer support including crash detection, unplug detection and auto geofence scenarios.
Tracking & data
The FTC880 supports GNSS positioning via GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou, with L1 75-channel receiver and tracking sensitivity of -165 dBM. The datasheet specifies a position accuracy of < 1.5 m CEP and velocity accuracy < 0.1 m/s (within +/- 15% error).
In addition, the device features an accelerometer and supports scenarios such as Green Driving, Over Speeding detection, Jamming detection, Excessive idling detection, Unplug detection, Crash Detection, Auto Geofence and Trip.
Vehicle interfaces & I/O
The available documentation does not specify OBD-II/CAN/J1939 interfaces. However, the following connections/interface items are included:
- Connection: U-Type cable
- USB: USB 2.0 via USB Type-C
Connectivity & network
- Cellular technology: LTE Cat 1 / GSM / GPRS
- 4G LTE bands (FDD, Cat 1): B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28
- 2G bands (GSM): B2/B3/B5/B8
- Data support: SMS (TEXT, PDU) and network protocols TCP, UDP
- SIM: Nano-SIM
- Antennas: internal high gain GNSS antenna and internal high gain cellular antenna
Platform, integrations & management
Configuration and firmware update are done via FOTA WEB and Teltonika Configuration Tool (TCT). In addition, SMS configuration/debug and GPRS commands configuration/debug are specified.
Security & reliability
The datasheet names scenarios such as jamming detection. Further security features (such as encryption, secure boot or TLS) are not specified in the available documentation.
For physical reliability, an IP69K ingress protection rating is included, plus a wide temperature range (see “Operating environment”).
Certification & approvals: CE/RED, E-Mark, RCM, UK CA.
Power supply & installation
- Input voltage range: 10-30 V DC
- Internal backup battery: 320 mAh Li-ion 3.7 V (1.18 Wh)
- Internal fuse: 3 A
- Power consumption (12V): Normal mode < 22,729 mA, Online Deep Sleep < 5,314 mA, Deep Sleep < 2,510 mA, Power off Sleep < 0,601 mA
- Sleep modes: Deep Sleep, Online Deep Sleep, Power Off Sleep
Applications
- Fleet telematics where basic track & trace and robust hardware are desired
- Car sharing, rental & leasing where reliable 4G connectivity with 2G fallback is relevant
- Vehicle deployment in harsh environments where IP69K protection is required
- Use cases with event-based monitoring such as crash detection, unplug detection, auto geofence and trip
Key features
- 4G LTE Cat 1 + GSM/GPRS fallback
- LTE Cat 1 data rate: max. 10 Mbps DL / 5 Mbps UL
- GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
- L1 receiver (75 channel), tracking sensitivity -165 dBM
- Position accuracy < 1.5 m CEP
- IP69K ingress protection
- Accelerometer + scenarios (including crash, jamming, auto geofence, trip)
- Sleep modes: Deep Sleep, Online Deep Sleep, Power Off Sleep
- Power supply 10-30 V DC + internal backup battery 320 mAh
- Configuration & updates via FOTA WEB and Teltonika Configuration Tool
- Certifications & approvals: CE/RED, E-Mark, RCM, UK CA
Technical specifications
Product / model
- Model name: FTC880-QJAB0
- Module: Quectel EG915U-EU with AG3335
- Technology: LTE CAT 1 / GSM / GPRS / GNSS
GNSS
- GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU
- Receiver: L1, 75 channel
- Tracking sensitivity: -165 dBM
- Position Accuracy: < 1.5 m CEP
- Velocity Accuracy: < 0.1 m/s (within +/- 15% error)
- Hot start: < 1 s | Warm start: < 25 s | Cold start: < 35 s
Cellular
- Technology: LTE CAT 1 / GSM
- 2G bands (GSM): B2/B3/B5/B8
- 4G LTE bands (LTE FDD, Cat 1): B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28
- Data transfer: LTE FDD (Cat 1) max. 10 Mbps DL / 5 Mbps UL; GSM (GPRS) max. 85.6 Kbps DL/UL
- Data support: SMS (TEXT, PDU), Network protocols (TCP, UDP)
Power
- Input voltage range: 10-30 V DC
- Internal backup battery: 320 mAh Li-ion 3.7 V (1.18 Wh)
- Internal fuse: 3 A
- Power consumption (12V): Normal < 22,729 mA; Online Deep Sleep < 5,314 mA; Deep Sleep < 2,510 mA; Power off Sleep < 0,601 mA
Physical
- Dimensions: 118 × 48 × 18.5 mm (L × W × H)
- Weight: 118 g
Surroundings
- Operating temperature (without battery): -30 °C to +85 °C
- Operating temperature (with battery): 0 °C to +45 °C
- Operating humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
- Ingress Protection Rating: IP69K
Interfaces
- Connection: U-Type cable
- USB: USB 2.0, USB Type-C
- LED indication: 2 status LED lights
- SIM: Nano-SIM
- Memory: 128MB internal flash memory
Features
- Sensors: Accelerometer
- Scenarios: Green Driving, Over Speeding detection, Jamming detection, Excessive idling detection, Unplug detection, Crash Detection, Auto Geofence, Trip
- Time synchronization: GNSS, NITZ, NTP
- Ignition detection: Accelerometer, External Power Voltage
- Data codec: Codec 8 Extended
In the box
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FTC880 tracker
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1× Input/Output power cable (0.7 m)
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Packaging box with Teltonika branding
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Double-sided tape
