The Castel protocol
The protocol of Castel devices — also known as Sinocastel — a Chinese manufacturer founded in 1997. Its speciality is devices that <strong>plug into the diagnostic connector</strong>.
It is spoken by the MP families — MP70, MP80, MP90. Going in the connector means no wiring: the customer plugs it in, which is why it can be posted to another city.
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Where the data comes fromPublic mobile TAC database (MIT licence, Copyright (c) 2026 Moaz Ebrahem), TAC codes published by Teltonika on its official wiki, and the protocol observed on devices connected to the Appogio platform. We publish no full IMEI and no customer data.
Frequently asked questions
Are Castel and Sinocastel the same?
Yes, the same house. Documents and devices circulate under both names, so look for spares and manuals under either.
Does it fit without a technician?
Yes: it goes in the diagnostic connector, no wires cut. The customer plugs it in, so it can be posted.
Is it any use for anti-theft?
No. It comes out with a tug. For usage control, rental or usage-based insurance it is fine; for theft protection you need a wired, hidden device.