Teltonika FTC164

Teltonika FTC164 — LTE Cat 1 Hardwired GPS Tracker with IP69K Protection and Extended Backup Battery

The Teltonika FTC164 is a ruggedised LTE Cat 1 hardwired GPS tracker built for demanding fleet and industrial telematics deployments. Rated IP69K — the highest level of ingress protection against high-pressure, high-temperature water jets — the FTC164 is designed for vehicles and equipment that operate in harsh environments including construction machinery, agricultural equipment and heavy goods vehicles.

Available in two MeiG module variants — the MDAB0 for European LTE bands and the MEAB0 for Americas and global band coverage — the FTC164 delivers reliable LTE Cat 1 connectivity with 2G/GPRS fallback alongside multi-constellation GNSS positioning. A large 2600mAh internal backup battery provides extended operation if vehicle power is interrupted, making the FTC164 particularly well suited to anti-theft and asset protection applications. As an official Teltonika distributor in the UK, Tracking Hardware UK stocks the FTC164 with trade pricing available for telematics service providers, fleet operators and resellers.

Key Features

• LTE Cat 1 connectivity with 2G/GPRS fallback — global coverage across two band variants (European: B1/B3/B5/B8/B20/B28; International: B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B28/B66)

• IP69K ingress protection — rated for high-pressure, high-temperature water jet washing, suitable for construction, agriculture and HGV applications

• Multi-constellation GNSS — GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO and BEIDOU with 135 tracking channels and sub-1.8 m CEP positioning accuracy

• 2600mAh Li-Ion backup battery — extended operation if vehicle power is disconnected, supporting anti-theft and tow detection use cases

• Flexible I/O: 5 digital/analog inputs (DIN/AIN), 4 digital outputs (DOUT) and 1-Wire for Dallas temperature sensors

• Advanced driver behaviour monitoring: eco driving, crash detection, overspeeding, idling detection and towing detection

• Unplug detection — alerts if the device is disconnected from vehicle power

• Jamming detection — notifies when GNSS signal interference is detected

• Three sleep modes (Online Sleep, Deep Sleep, Power Off Sleep) to minimise battery drain during extended stationary periods

• Remote FOTA firmware updates via Telematics Configuration Tool (TCT) or FOTA Web

• USB Type-C configuration port; Nano-SIM; 128 MB internal flash memory

Technical Specifications

Cellular: LTE Cat 1 with 2G/GPRS fallback.

Two variants: MDAB0 (MeiG SLM336-E) with LTE-FDD B1/B3/B5/B8/B20/B28 + GSM B2/B3/B5/B8; MEAB0 (MeiG SLM336-L) with LTE-FDD B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B28/B66 + GSM B2/B3/B5/B8.

Data: LTE Cat 1 max 10 Mbps DL / 5 Mbps UL; GPRS max 85.6 Kbps.

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.

Power: Input voltage 8–32 V DC; backup battery 2600mAh Li-Ion 3.7 V (9.62 Wh); internal fuse 3 A 125 V; current draw < 25 mA nominal at 12 V; < 250 mA peak at 12 V.

Physical: 87.75 × 106.40 × 29.70 mm; 147 g; ingress protection IP69K; operating temperature −30 °C to +85 °C (without battery), −20 °C to +60 °C (with battery).

Interfaces: 5× DIN/AIN, 4× DOUT, 1× 1-Wire, USB Type-C, Nano-SIM.

Memory: 128 MB internal flash. Accelerometer built-in.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the FTC164 MDAB0 and MEAB0 variants?

The two variants use different MeiG modules optimised for different LTE band coverage. The MDAB0 (MeiG SLM336-E) covers European LTE bands including B1, B3, B5, B8, B20 and B28 — the standard bands used by UK and European networks. The MEAB0 (MeiG SLM336-L) covers Americas and international bands including B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B28 and B66, making it suitable for deployments outside Europe. Both variants include 2G/GPRS fallback on GSM B2/B3/B5/B8. Contact us to confirm the right variant for your deployment region.

What does IP69K mean and why does it matter for fleet telematics?

IP69K is the highest ingress protection rating, certifying the device can withstand high-pressure, high-temperature water jets (80 bar at 80°C). This makes the FTC164 suitable for vehicles and equipment that are regularly pressure-washed or exposed to water, mud and dust — including HGVs, construction machinery, agricultural vehicles and refuse collection vehicles. Standard trackers are typically rated IP41 or IP67; IP69K offers significantly greater protection.

Why does the FTC164 have a larger backup battery than most trackers?

The FTC164 includes a 2600mAh Li-Ion backup battery — significantly larger than the 100–400mAh batteries found in most hardwired trackers. This extended backup supports anti-theft use cases where a vehicle thief may cut power to disable the tracker. With 2600mAh of backup power, the FTC164 continues tracking and transmitting for an extended period after power is disconnected, improving the chances of vehicle recovery.

What is the difference between the FTC164 and the FTC134?

The FTC164 and FTC134 both use LTE Cat 1 connectivity, but the FTC164 adds IP69K protection, a much larger 2600mAh backup battery, and a fifth digital/analog input, making it better suited for harsh-environment and high-security applications. The FTC134 is more compact (77 × 63 mm vs 87.75 × 106.40 mm) and better suited to standard passenger vehicle and light commercial installations where IP69K is not required.

Do you hold UK stock of the FTC164 and do you ship worldwide?

Contact Tracking Hardware UK to confirm current stock, dispatch time and a delivered quote for your quantity and destination. We supply B2B customers internationally.

Is the FTC164 locked to a specific platform or SIM card?

Confirm that your platform supports this exact model and its required protocol and features. Where a cellular SIM is used, the SIM plan, supported bands, operator coverage and device configuration must match the deployment.