Teltonika FTC924 – 4G LTE Cat 1 vehicle GPS tracker with improved GNSS accuracy and Bluetooth 5.4 LE
The Teltonika FTC924 is a next-generation 4G LTE Cat 1 vehicle GPS tracker for professional vehicle tracking, fleet telematics and location-based applications. This model combines LTE Cat 1, GSM, GPRS, GNSS and Bluetooth® 5.4 LE in a compact 93 x 43 x 12.5 mm housing. For positioning, the tracker supports GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO and BEIDOU, with an L1 75-channel receiver, tracking sensitivity of -165 dBM and a position accuracy of < 1.8 m CEP. The FTC924 uses the FT platform and supports wireless interfacing with EYE Beacons and sensors. With that, this model is aimed at vehicle solutions that combine mobile connectivity, GNSS accuracy, sensor data and compact mounting.
4G LTE Cat 1 GPS tracker positioning for fleet management, insurance telematics and cold chain monitoring
The Teltonika FTC924 is positioned as a basic tracker for fleet telematics, insurance telematics, cold chain monitoring, driver behavior monitoring and anti-theft solution & SVR. The datasheet cites enhanced GNSS accuracy with up to 41 visible satellites for location-based services. In addition, Bluetooth® 5.4 LE supports wireless connectivity to external Low Energy beacons and sensors for monitoring temperature, humidity, magnet detection and motion. Combining LTE Cat 1, GNSS, Bluetooth LE, digital inputs, digital output and analog input, the FTC924 fits within professional vehicle solutions where tracking, status information and sensor data are used together.
Why Teltonika FTC924?
- LTE CAT 1/GSM/GPRS/GNSS – combines mobile communications and GNSS positioning in one vehicle tracker.
- Bluetooth® 5.4 + LE – supports wireless pairing with EYE Beacon and sensor.
- Improved GNSS accuracy – supports up to 41 visible satellites for location-based applications.
- Position Accuracy < 1.8 m CEP – provides position accuracy within the specified datasheet value.
- 170 mAh Li-Ion backup battery – provides an internal backup supply with 3.7 V battery.
- Compact 93 x 43 x 12.5 mm housing – suitable for vehicle installations where limited installation space is available.
Applications
- Fleet telematics
- Insurance telematics
- Cold chain monitoring
- Driver behavior monitoring
- Anti-theft solution & SVR
- Basic track & trace
- Green driving solution
- Monitoring temperature via Bluetooth LE sensors
- Monitoring humidity via Bluetooth LE sensors
- Magnet detection and motion detection via Bluetooth LE sensors
Key features
- Next-generation 4G LTE Cat 1 vehicle GPS tracker
- Enhanced GNSS accuracy
- Bluetooth® connectivity
- FT platform device
- Model name: FTC924-QJAB0
- Module: Quectel EG915U-EU with AG3335
- Technology:LTE CAT 1/GSM/GPRS/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
- Bluetooth® 5.4 + LE
- USB 2.0 USB Type-C
- Nano-SIM
- 128 MB internal flash memory
FTC924 technology, GNSS and Bluetooth integration
The Teltonika FTC924 combines 4G LTE Cat 1 mobile connectivity with GNSS positioning, Bluetooth® 5.4 LE and vehicle interfaces. The tracker uses the Quectel EG915U-EU module with AG3335 and supports LTE FDD Cat 1 data rates of up to 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. For GNSS, the device supports GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO and BEIDOU with an L1 75-channel receiver, hot start of < 1 s and hot start of < 25 s. Bluetooth® 5.4 LE functionality allows pairing with EYE Beacon and sensor. In addition, the tracker features 2 digital inputs, 1 digital output, 1 analog input and Digital ground sense via Digital Input 2.
FTC924 management and configuration
For configuration and firmware updates, the FTC924 supports FOTA WEB and the Teltonika Configuration Tool (TCT). The quick manual describes configuration via Windows 10 and Windows 11, using TCT to adjust factory settings and save configurations to the device. In addition, the device supports time synchronization via GNSS, NITZ and NTP. The quick manual also mentions quick SMS configuration for APN, server and protocol settings. Thereby, the FTC924 aligns with management processes in which configuration, firmware and device settings are managed locally or remotely.
Connectivity specifications
Mobile network
- LTE CAT 1
- GSM
- GPRS
- GNSS
- GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU
- Receiver: L1: 75 channel
- Position Accuracy: < 1.8 m CEP
Bluetooth
- Bluetooth® 5.4 + LE
- Supported peripherals: EYE Beacon and sensor
Data
- LTE FDD Cat 1: Max. 10 Mbps DL / Max. 5 Mbps UL
- GSM GPRS: Max. 85.6 Kbps DL / Max. 85.6 Kbps UL
- Data support: SMS (TEXT, PDU), Network protocols TCP, UDP, TLS, EGTS, MQTT
Technical specifications
Product
- Model name: FTC924-QJAB0
- Product type: 4G LTE Cat 1 vehicle GPS tracker
- FT platform device
Module
- FTC924-QJAB0: Quectel EG915U-EU with AG3335
- Technology:LTE CAT 1/GSM/GPRS/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
- Technology:LTE CAT 1/GSM
- FTC924-QJAB0 2G bands: GSM B2/B3/B5/B8
- FTC924-QKAB0 2G bands: GSM B2/B3/B5/B8
- FTC924-QJAB0 4G LTE bands: LTE FDD EG915U-EU B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28
- FTC924-QKAB0 4G LTE bands: LTE FDD EG915U-LA B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B28/B66
- 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 GSM850/900: Class 4, 33 dBm ±2 dB
- Transmit power GSM1800/1900: Class 1, 30 dBm ±2 dB
- Transmit power LTE-FDD: Class 3, 23 ±2 dB
- Data support: SMS (TEXT, PDU), Network protocols TCP, UDP, TLS, EGTS, MQTT
- Codec support: Codec 8 Extended
Nutrition
- Input voltage range: 10-30 V DC
- Power consumption at 12V: < 25 mA nominal with no load
- Power consumption at 12V: < 0.25A Max with full Load/Peak
- Internal fuse: 3A, 125V
- Backup battery: 170 mAh Li-Ion battery, 3.7 V
Bluetooth
- Specification: 5.4 + LE
- Supported peripherals: EYE Beacon and sensor
- Interface
- Digital Inputs: 2
- Digital Outputs: 1
- Analog Inputs: 1
- Digital ground sense: Digital Input 2
- GNSS antenna: Internal High Gain
- Cellular antenna: Internal High Gain
- USB: USB 2.0 USB Type-C
- LED indication: 2 status LED lights
- SIM: Nano-SIM
- Memory: 128 MB internal flash memory
Features
- Sensors: Accelerometer
- Scenarios: Over Speeding Detection, Network Jamming Detection, Unplug Detection, Trip
- Sleep modes: Online sleep, Deep sleep, Power off sleep
- Configuration and firmware update: FOTA WEB, Teltonika Configuration Tool (TCT)
- Time Synchronization: GNSS, NITZ, NTP
- Ignition detection: Digital Input 1, Accelerometer, External Power Voltage
Environment and hardware
Physical specifications
- Dimensions: 93 x 43 x 12.5 mm
- Weight: 65 g
Surroundings
- Operating temperature without battery: -40 °C to +85 °C
- Storage temperature without battery: -40 °C to +85 °C
- Operating temperature with battery: 0 °C to +45 °C
- Storage temperature with battery: -20 °C to 25 °C for up-to 3 months
- Storage temperature with battery: ≤25 °C for long-term storage
- Operating humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
- Battery charge temperature: 0 °C to +45 °C
- Battery storage temperature: -20 °C to +35 °C for 6 months
Certifications
- Certifications: RED, UKCA, RCM, E-Mark
In the box
- FTC924 tracker
- Input/Output power supply cable (0.7 m)
- Packaging box with Teltonika branding
