Topcon FC-500 User manual

Owner’s Manual

ii FC-500 Handheld Field Controller Owner’s Manual

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Contents iii

Contents

1 Getting Started

The Anatomy of the FC-500 2

Perform Initial Tasks 3

Home Screen and Windows Start Menu 8

Navigating Around Your FC-500 9

2 Hardware Components

Keypad Features 12

Display and Touchscreen 16

Power Management 21

LED Activity Indicators 23

Flashlight 24

SD Cards 24

Connector I/O Module 25

Audio Features 25

3 Programs and Settings

Home Screen 28

Windows Start Menu 33

On-Screen Keyboard 34

Suspend, Reset, Power Off, and Restore Defaults 36

Subdued Lighting (Tactical) Mode 38

Compass and Accelerometer Calibration 39

Communicating with a Desktop Computer 41

Getting Started Application 42

4 Bluetooth Wireless Communication

Creating a Partnership 44

Bluetooth Control Panel 45

Serial Device (COM) Control Panel 47

5 Wi-Fi Wireless Networking

Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 50

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6 GPS/GNSS

Using GPS/GNSS 54

JSNav Application 57

7 Camera

Camera Settings for Still Images 64

Take Photos and Select Photo Options 68

Videos 70

Photo and Video Library 71

8 3G Data Modem

Set up a Data Account with a Wireless Provider 74

Install the SIM Card 74

Set up the Cell Modem 76

Wireless Safety 77

Maintenance of Your Modem 78

A Storage, Maintenance and Recycling

Storing the FC-500 and Battery Pack 80

Protecting the Touchscreen 80

Cleaning the FC-500 81

Recycling the FC-500 and Batteries 82

B Warranty and Repair Information

Limited Product Warranty 84

Repairing the FC-500 86

C Warnings and Regulatory Information

Product Warnings 90

Certications and Standards 91

D Specifications

FC-500 Handheld Field Controller Specications 96

Index

Getting

Started

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Getting Started

The FC-500 Handheld Field Controller™ from Topcon

Positioning Systems features Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Standard

accessories include a lithium-ion battery pack, AC wall

charger, USB micro client sync cable, hand strap, and a

capacitive stylus and tether. A camera, GPS/GNSS, and

cellular data modem are options.

The Anatomy of the FC-500

Front and Back Features

4 6

1Bumper, Top

2Touchscreen

3Keypad

4Sensor (option)

5Led Indicators (red

charging indicator on

the right, blue function

lock or green notication

indicator on the left)

6Power Button

7Microphone

8Camera Window (option)

9Camera Flash and Flashlight

Window (option)

10 Speaker

11 Screw Holding Battery Door

in Place (1 of 4 captive screws)

12 Hand Strap with Stylus

Holder and Tether Ring

13 Door to Battery

Compartment and Card Slots

Ch 1 Getting Started 3

Battery Compartment and Card Slots

Connector Module and Connector Protector

Perform Initial Tasks

When you receive your FC-500, perform the tasks outlined in

this section before rst use.

Review Documentation

You can download the FC-500 Handheld Field Controller

operator’s manual and quick start guide from www.

TopconTotalCare.com.

1Battery Door (screws and

door removed)

2Battery Pack

3 SIM Card Slot

4 SD/SDHC Card Slot, Micro

5Battery Compartment

3 4 5

345

1 Connector Module

2USB Client, Micro

3Microphone/Speaker Jack

4USB Host, Full Size

5 9-pin Serial Port

612V DC Jack

7Connector Protector

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Apply a Screen Protector (Optional)

The touchscreen is extremely scratch resistant, so a screen

protector is not included with the FC-500. If you decide to

apply one, refer to the installation instructions included with

your screen protector for specic details.

Install the Battery Pack, SD Card, and SIM Card

The FC-500 uses a rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack. Install

and charge the battery pack as follows:

1. The battery compartment is accessed from the back of

the handheld. Loosen the 4 captive screws holding the

battery compartment door in place using a #1 Phillips

screwdriver. Remove the door. You do not need to

remove the hand strap.

CAUTION: The FC-500 is not sealed against water and

dust when the battery door is not installed.

2. If you are using a micro SD card for additional memory

or a SIM card with the 3G Data Modem (optional), you

can install them now before you install the battery pack

or at another time. See more details about these cards

in Chapter 2, Hardware Components, Micro SD Cards

and Chapter 8, 3G Data Modem, Install the SIM Card.

Ch 1 Getting Started 5

3. Place the Li-Ion battery pack in the compartment.

Make sure the symbols on the battery pack label align

with the symbols inside the compartment.

4. Replace the door and tighten the screws.

5. Plug the AC wall power charger that came with the

FC-500 into a wall socket. Plug the other end into the DC

power jack on the FC-500. The red LED on the keypad

blinks when the battery pack is charging.

Line the symbols up

on the case and the

battery pack as shown

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Attach the Stylus Tether

A capacitive stylus and tether are included with the

handheld.

Note: A stylus is not required to use the touchscreen. The

optimal way to make selections is by nger touch.

One end of the tether is attached to the stylus. To attach it

to the hand strap, follow these steps:

1. Pull the free tether loop through the tether ring on the

hand strap. Insert the stylus with the attached tether

through this loop and tighten the loop.

2. Place the stylus into the holder on the hand strap.

Perform Set Up and Charge the Battery

1. The handheld powers on and begins the startup

process. A splash screen is shown that includes a

progress indicator at the bottom of the screen.

2. A Microsoft®Windows Embedded Handheld screen is

shown.

3. The Clock and Alarms control panel appears. Adjust the

time zone, date and time if necessary and tap OK.

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