Foreword Thank you for purchasing the TOPCON Data Collector FC-200. For superior product performance, please read this instruction manual carefully and keep it in a convenient place for future reference. General Handling Precautions • Before starting work or operation, be sure to check that the instrument is functioning correctly with normal performance.
Display for Safe Use In order to ensure the safe use of this product, prevent any danger to the operator or others, or damage to property, important warnings are placed on the product and inserted in the instruction manual. We recommend that you become familiar with the meaning of these Warnings and Cautions before continuing.
There is a risk of fire, electric shock or physical harm if you attempt to disassemble or repair the instrument yourself. This is only to be carried out by TOPCON or an authorized dealer, only! May ignite explosively. Never use an instrument near flammable gas, liquid matter, and do not use in a coal mine.
CAUTION Do not allow skin or clothing to come into contact with acid from the batteries, if this does occur then wash off with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice. Do not connect or disconnect equipment with wet hands, you are at risk of electric shocks if you do! Do not touch the charger, AC-DC converter or heating part of the instrument for a long period while charging the battery.
Display for Safe Use ....................2 Safety Cautions ......................3 Exceptions from Responsibility.................. 4 Contents ........................5 Standard Package Components................7 Nomenclature........................8 FC-200........................8 Wireless LED ......................10 Shortcut Keys ......................10 Connectors ......................11 Battery ........................12 Setting Handstrap ....................16 Touch Screen ......................
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Using Wireless LAN (Option)................... 23 Using Radio System RS-1 (Option) ................. 23 Using CF Card ......................24 Resetting FC-200 ......................25 Soft Reset ........................ 25 Hard Reset....................... 25 Specifications ......................... 26 Storage precautions ....................... 29...
Standard Package Components Upon opening, make sure that all the followings are included. 1) FC-200 Instrument............ 1set 2) BT-66Q Battery ............1pc. 3) AC-DC converter AD-11B or AD-11C*1)....1pc. 4) Interface cable F-25..........1pc. 5) Handstrap ..............1pc. 6) Soft case ..............1pc.
Nomenclature FC-200 Card slot cap Display and Touch screen Stylus pen AC-DC Adapter Connector cap Hook for tripod Hook for handstrap Speaker Charge LED Wireless LED Enter key Battery cover Escape key Windows key Alt key Battery cover knob Power key...
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CF card eject button To eject the CF card, stand the button up, then press it. USB Connector USB Connector (Type Mini-B) (Type A) CF slot Hard reset switch SD slot Serial Connector These figures show the FC-200 with the cap opened.
Wireless LED Display of Wireless Transmission Status Flashing Green: Transmitting via Bluetooth Flashing Red: Transmitting via Wireless LAN (optional) Flashing Orange:Transmitting via RS-1 (optional) When transmitting via more than one wireless, flashing will occur in sequence. Shortcut Keys Continue tapping on an item Press [Alt] Shortcut Commands...
Battery Battery Installation Battery terminal Remove the handstrap. Slide the battery cover knob in the direction of arrow. Open the battery cover. Battery cover knob Insert batteries in the direction as shown in the figure to the right. Close the battery cover. * When the battery cover is opened, it will automatically change to suspension mode (Power OFF).
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AD-11B/11C in the FC-200. Plug the AD-11B/11C in an outlet. Then the charge LED will light. Charging is completed after approximately 4 hours. Charge LED The charge LED of FC-200 will indicate charging status; AD-11B/11C Red ON : Charging. Green ON : Charging completed.
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Note 1) Recharge batteries at the room temperature between +10°C to +40°C (+50°F to +104°F). 2) The battery source will discharge when not being used. Always charge before use. 3) Holding time under suspended (Power OFF) state is approximately 4 days (when fully charged batteries are used).
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How to save battery power: • Backlight The initial setting for backlight brightness when shipped from the factory is 3 (third from the darkest setting). If the backlight is not needed, lower the brightness or set so that the light will turn off after a short time.
Touch Screen Adjusting Touch Screen Stylus pen Turn on the instrument after hard-reset or tap [Start], [Setting], [Control Panel], [Stylus], [Calibration], [Recalibrate]. Using a stylus pen, touch the center of the target. After touching all targets(5 points), press [ENT] key or tap the display. Targets (Use an accessory stylus pen to touch a screen.
Using Interface Cable Install ActiveSync in your PC (if it is not already installed). Connect the FC-200 to your PC with an interface cable F-25 as shown below. The FC-200 will give the prompt, “Connecting to Host”. The PC will prompt you to set up a partnership or set up as a guest.
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Click the [Explorer] icon. You will then see the FC-200 file structure. Reference software for Connectivity See the WEB page as follows. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/...
You can use Backup function of FC-200 in order to evade such kind of uneasiness. Your data will be restored to latest condition* automatically when rebooting by using the Backup function.
Set the Automatic Backup for every suspension On the "RAM Backup" Screen, please check it 'ON' "RAM data will be backed up before suspension".(Factory setting is 'OFF' as default) Tap the button "OK" on title bar. After that, "RAM backup" screen will close automatically. Set the restoration disabled after hard reset On the "RAM Backup"...
Using Bluetooth The FC-200 has Bluetooth transmission function built-in. Information can be exchanged between instruments equipped with the same function using wireless. *1) Bluetooth ON/OFF Follow the procedure below to turn on the Bluetooth function. Tap on [Start] [Settings] [Control Panel] [BtPower] icon.
Using Wireless LAN (Option) It is possible to connect to a network via wireless if Wireless LAN function, an optional hardware, is used. Wireless LAN ON/OFF Follow the procedure below to turn on the Wireless LAN function. Tap on [Start] [Settings] [Control Panel] [WLan Power] icon. On the [Wireless LAN Power] screen, tap on the [POWER ON] button.
Using CF Card How to Insert CF Card Please make sure you have the front and back of the CF cards facing correctly when inserting into the card slot. If you forcibly insert the card incorrectly, the pin at the card slot may be damaged and cause a breakdown.
Resetting FC-200 If there is no response to the pressing of a key or tapping of the display, you need to reset the FC- 200. There are 3 methods to reset the FC-200. Soft Reset With the soft reset, all running applications will be shutdown, and data you are editing will be lost;...
Specifications Controller Microprocessor : XScale PXA 270 Processor speed : 520MHz ® Operating system : Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 Memory : RAM 128/256MB SDRAM : ROM 256/512MB Flash ROM Display : Display resolution 240×320 QVGA : Type 3.7 inch TFT Color LCD : Number of colors displayed 262,144 colors : Light LED back light...
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Bluetooth™ Functions Transmission specifications : Bluetooth™ version 1.2 Transmission method : Frequency hopping spread spectrum (FH-SS) communication Modulation method : GFSK Data transmission speed : 1Mbps (Max.) Antenna : Chip Antenna (built-in) Frequency range : 2.4GHz (2,402~2,480MHz) (0~78ch) Transmission distance : 5m (In good visibility) *2) Corresponding profile : Serial port...
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Operating time *5) : Approx. 15 hours (Standard capacity) Suspend (Power OFF) holding time : Approx. 4 days (when fully charged batteries are used) Charging time : Approx. 4 hours (with AC-DC converter AD11B/11C) Dimensions : 196×107×61 (mm) Weight : 0.72kg (with battery) *1) Connector size is within 9.0×16.5 mm.
Storage precautions Always clean the instrument after use. 1) If the instrument becomes wet from rain, dry moisture and stow in its soft case. 2) To clean the instrument, dust off well and then wipe clean with a soft cloth. Use a clean cloth moistened with neutral detergent or water to clean the soft case.
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Regulatory Information The following sections provide information on this product’s compliance with government regulations. FCC Class B Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.
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CAUTION Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate such equipment. Canadian Emissions Labeling Requirements Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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EN 301489-1 V1.4.1 (2002-08) EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1 (2002-08) We, the manufacturer (name of the manufacturer) hereby declare that this equipment (type of the equipment), model FC-200 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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