This guide explains the meaning of the indicator lights on the asset telematics hardware devices used for tracking and data communication within the T3 system. Each light corresponds to a different status, such as power, GPS, or cellular connectivity.
CalAmp 3030 / 3035 Devices
Red Light (Power)
On: Device has power.
Off: Device is running normally.
Yellow Light (Cellular)
Blinking: Searching for cellular signal.
Solid: Cellular signal acquired.
Green Light (GPS)
Blinking: Searching for GPS signal.
Solid: GPS signal acquired.
CalAmp 2830 Device
Yellow Light (Cellular)
Blinking: Searching for cellular signal.
Solid: Cellular signal acquired.
Green Light (GPS)
Blinking: Searching for GPS signal.
Solid: GPS signal acquired.
MC-4+ Device
Red Light (Power & Charging)
Solid: Device has power.
Slow Blink: Internal battery is charging.
Fast Blink: Internal battery charger is faulty.
Yellow Light (GPS)
Slow Blink: Searching for GPS fix.
Solid: GPS fix acquired.
Green Light (Cellular)
Fast Blink: Searching for cellular signal.
Solid: Cellular signal acquired or signal is sufficient.
Continued Fast Blink: Signal strength inadequate.
Blue Light (Pairing / Bus Test)
Slow Blink: Device is unpaired or starting vehicle bus test.
Fast Blink: Vehicle bus test failed.
Solid: Device paired or vehicle bus test passed.
Installation Tip: Keep all lights steady in their final states before beginning regular operation.
MC-3 Device
Red Light (Power)
Solid: Device has power.
Yellow Light (GPS)
Blinking: Searching for GPS signal.
Solid: GPS signal acquired.
Green Light (Cellular)
Blinking: Searching for cellular signal.
Solid: Cellular signal acquired.
Fast Blink: Signal strength inadequate.
During Installation
Blue Light:
Blinking Only: No data is being pulled.
Solid: Data transmission is active.
After initial sequence, lights may turn off briefly, then resume.
Watch for the blue-yellow-green blinking pattern.
Allow yellow and green lights to turn solid, then power down.
Upon vehicle restart, red, yellow, and green lights should remain solid.
MCX101 / MCX1M1 Device
Navigation LED
LED Behavior | Description |
Off | Sleep mode or device malfunction |
Blink Every Second | Normal operation; GNSS signal active |
Solid | No GNSS signal |
Fast Blink | Device firmware update in progress |
Status LED
LED Behavior | Description |
Off | Boot mode or device malfunction |
Blink Every Second | Normal operation |
Blink Every 2 Sec | Sleep mode (power-saving) |
Fast Blink (Short) | Modem communication active |
The device checks in every 12 hours (ignition off) or every 10 minutes (ignition on). It enters sleep mode when idle and resumes normal mode upon movement or ignition.
FJ2500 Device
Depleted Internal Battery
LED | Behavior | Description |
Yellow | Slow flash (1/sec) | Cell modem initializing |
Yellow | Rapid flash (3/sec) | Establishing cellular connection |
Green | Slow flash (2/sec) | GPS modem initializing |
Yellow | Solid | Cell connection established |
Green | Solid (after 1 min) | GPS connection established |
Charged Internal Battery
Same as above, excluding initial slow flash of Yellow.
Power Protect Mode
Same LED behaviors as in "Depleted Battery" state.
Note: If the green LED doesn’t turn solid after 1 minute, turn on the ignition for 1 additional minute. If still unresolved, contact T3 Support.
Queclink GL500 / GL520 Devices
Action | LED Behavior | Description |
Press & release (<2 sec) | Blue & Green Solid | Device powered on |
Hold & release (>2 sec) | Blue & Green Alternating | Device is powering on |
Hold & release (<2 sec) again | Blue & Green Rapid Flash | Device is attempting to send an SOS message |
T3 Dash Cam
For information on T3 Dash Cam lights, see Understanding the T3 Dash LED Icons for Troubleshooting.