Topcon FC-2600 User manual
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POSITIONING SYSTEMS
FC-2600
Operator’s Manual
Part Number 1000504-01
Rev A
©Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.
July, 2012
All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon. All rights reserved.
The information contained herein may not be used, accessed, copied, stored,
displayed, sold, modified, published, distributed, or otherwise reproduced
without express written consent from Topcon.
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TOC
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Table of Contents
Preface ............................................................................ vii
Terms and Conditions ...................................................... vii
Manual Conventions ........................................................ x
Chapter 1
Introduction ................................................................... 1-1
Getting Acquainted .......................................................... 1-1
General Features of the
FC-2600 ........................................................................ 1-2
Front Panel Components/Indicators for the
FC-2600 ................................................................. 1-4
Illuminators, Camera, and Lasers for the
FC-2600 ................................................................. 1-5
Configuration Options for the
FC-2600 ................................................................. 1-6
Accessories for the FC-2600 ..................................... 1-6
Chapter 2
Operating the FC-2600 ................................................. 2-1
Front Panel Components .................................................. 2-2
On/Off Button Operations ......................................... 2-2
Performing a Cold Boot for the
FC-2600 ................................................................. 2-2
Placing the FC-2600 in Suspend Mode ..................... 2-2
Using the Rechargeable Battery ...................................... 2-3
Checking the Battery Status ...................................... 2-4
Charging the Batteries ..................................................... 2-4
Replacing the Batteries ................................................... 2-5
Power Management ......................................................... 2-6
Data Entry Using the Keypad ................................... 2-7
Data Entry Using the CE Keyboard .......................... 2-8
Using the Integrated Camera ..................................... 2-9
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Power Status Icons ..................................................... 2-9
Connection Status Icons ............................................ 2-9
The Start Menu .......................................................... 2-10
Miscellaneous Tools .................................................. 2-10
Chapter 3
Control Panel Functions ............................................... 3-1
The Taskbar and Start Menu Settings ........................ 3-11
Chapter 4
Configuring the FC-2600 .............................................. 4-1
Creating an ActiveSync® Connection ............................. 4-1
USB Connection ............................................................... 4-1
Making a Connection with Windows Mobile
Device Center ................................................................ 4-1
Using the Windows Mobile Device Center ...................... 4-3
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting ............................................................ 5-1
Obtaining Technical Support ........................................... 5-3
Phone ......................................................................... 5-3
e-Mail ......................................................................... 5-3
Website ...................................................................... 5-4
Appendix A
Specifications ................................................................. A-1
FC-2600 Specifications .................................................... A-1
General Specifications ............................................... A-1
Appendix B
Regulatory Information ............................................... B-1
FCC Compliance .............................................................. B-1
Community of Europe Compliance .................................. B-2
Canadian Emission Labeling Requirements .................... B-2
Canadian Radio Frequency Emissions Statement ............ B-3
FCC Class A .............................................................. B-3
CISPR 22 (EN 55022) Class A .................................. B-4
Canadian Regulatory Information (Canada Only) ........... B-5
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Declaration of Conformity for CE Mark ......................... B-6
EU Representative: ............................................. B-6
WEEE Directive .............................................................. B-7
EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance
Labeling Using the C-Tick Mark ................................. B-8
Appendix C
Safety Warnings ............................................................ C-1
General Warnings ............................................................ C-1
Battery Pack Warnings .................................................... C-1
Usage Warnings ............................................................... C-3
Appendix D
Warranty Terms ........................................................... D-1
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Preface
Thank you for purchasing this Topcon product. The materials
available in this Manual (the “Manual”) have been prepared by
Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. (“TPS”) for owners of Topcon
products, and are designed to assist owners with the use of the
receiver and its use is subject to these terms and conditions (the
“Terms and Conditions”).
Terms and Conditions
USE This product is designed to be used by a professional. The user
should have a good knowledge of the safe use of the product and
implement the types of safety procedures recommended by the local
government protection agency for both private use and commercial
job sites.
COPYRIGHT All information contained in this Manual is the
intellectual property of, and copyrighted material of TPS. All rights
are reserved. Do not use, access, copy, store, display, create derivative
works of, sell, modify, publish, distribute, or allow any third party
access to, any graphics, content, information or data in this Manual
without TPS’ express written consent and may only use such
information for the care and operation of your receiver. The
information and data in this Manual are a valuable asset of TPS and
are developed by the expenditure of considerable work, time and
money, and are the result of original selection, coordination and
arrangement by TPS.
NOTICE
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully.
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TRADEMARKS GR-3™, Topcon Tools™, Topcon Link™,
TopSURV™, Topcon® and Topcon Positioning Systems™ are
trademarks or registered trademarks of TPS. Windows® is a
registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. The Bluetooth® word
mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such
marks by Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. is used under license.
Other product and company names mentioned herein may be
trademarks of their respective owners.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY EXCEPT FOR ANY
WARRANTIES IN AN APPENDIX OR A WARRANTY CARD
ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT, THIS MANUAL AND THE
RECEIVER ARE PROVIDED “AS-IS.” THERE ARE NO OTHER
WARRANTIES. TPS DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
USE OR PURPOSE. TPS AND ITS DISTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR
OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN; NOR FOR INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE
FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL
OR THE RECEIVER. SUCH DISCLAIMED DAMAGES
INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF TIME, LOSS
OR DESTRUCTION OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFIT, SAVINGS OR
REVENUE, OR LOSS OF THE PRODUCT’S USE. IN ADDITION
TPS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OR
COSTS INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH OBTAINING
SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS OR SOFTWARE, CLAIMS BY
OTHERS, INCONVENIENCE, OR ANY OTHER COSTS. IN ANY
EVENT, TPS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES OR
OTHERWISE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY
IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE RECEIVER.
LICENSE AGREEMENT Use of any computer programs or software
supplied by TPS or downloaded from a TPS website (the “Software”)
in connection with the receiver constitutes acceptance of these Terms
and Conditions in this Manual and an agreement to abide by these
Terms and Conditions. The user is granted a personal, non-exclusive,
non-transferable license to use such Software under the terms stated
herein and in any case only with a single receiver or single computer.
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You may not assign or transfer the Software or this license without
the express written consent of TPS. This license is effective until
terminated. You may terminate the license at any time by destroying
the Software and Manual. TPS may terminate the license if you fail to
comply with any of the Terms or Conditions. You agree to destroy the
Software and manual upon termination of your use of the receiver. All
ownership, copyright and other intellectual property rights in and to
the Software belong to TPS. If these license terms are not acceptable,
return any unused software and manual.
CONFIDENTIALITY This Manual, its contents and the Software
(collectively, the “Confidential Information”) are the confidential and
proprietary information of TPS. You agree to treat TPS’ Confidential
Information with a degree of care no less stringent that the degree of
care you would use in safeguarding your own most valuable trade
secrets. Nothing in this paragraph shall restrict you from disclosing
Confidential Information to your employees as may be necessary or
appropriate to operate or care for the receiver. Such employees must
also keep the Confidentiality Information confidential. In the event you
become legally compelled to disclose any of the Confidential
Information, you shall give TPS immediate notice so that it may seek a
protective order or other appropriate remedy.
WEBSITE; OTHER STATEMENTS No statement contained at the
TPS website (or any other website) or in any other advertisements or
TPS literature or made by an employee or independent contractor of
TPS modifies these Terms and Conditions (including the Software
license, warranty and limitation of liability).
SAFETY Improper use of the product can lead to injury to persons or
property and/or malfunction of the product. The product should only
be repaired by authorized TPS warranty service centers. Users should
review and heed the safety warnings in an Appendix.
MISCELLANEOUS The above Terms and Conditions may be
amended, modified, superseded, or canceled, at any time by TPS. The
above Terms and Conditions will be governed by, and construed in
accordance with, the laws of the State of California, without reference
to conflict of laws.
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Manual Conventions
This manual describes the standard features and operation of the
FC-2600. Unless otherwise stated, the operational characteristics
described herein correspond to factory default configurations and
settings as shipped from Topcon Positioning Systems. Wherever used
herein, the term FC-2600 applies to all FC-2600 models (except as
noted).
It is beyond the scope of this manual to provide operating system
tutorials or information about commercial or customized FC-2600
application programs and connected equipment. This information
should be available in the manuals that accompany those products.
This manual uses the following conventions:
Example Description
FileExit Click the File menu, and click Exit.
Connection Indicates the name of a dialog box or screen.
Frequency Indicates a field on a dialog box or screen, or a tab
within a dialog box or screen.
Enter Press or click the button or key labeled Enter.
NOTE
Further information to note about the configuration,
maintenance, or setup of a system.
TIP
Supplementary information that can help you
configure, maintain, or set up a system.
NOTICE
Supplementary information that can have an affect
on system operation, system performance,
measurements, or personal safety.
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