User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 Table of Content Revision History........................1 Table of Content........................2 List of Figures........................... 3 List of Tables..........................4 1. Introduction........................... 5 1.1 Overview......................... 5 1.2 Specification........................6 1.3 Accessories of TC50 Controller.................. 8 2. General Operation......................10 2.1 Starting to use TC50 Controller................
5 inch sunlight readable HD touch screen and an alphanumerical keypad. Equipped with powerful processor and android operating system, it is perfect to adapt with Tersus survey software. With professional IP68 rating, it is robust and reliable for harsh operating conditions. The large capacity lithium battery guarantees more than 10 hours of field working for a whole day of multiple surveying tasks.
User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 Type-C Cable Figure 1.5 Type-C Cable Functions: 1. Connect to the USB port of computer for data downloading; 2. Connect to the charger to charge TC50 controller.
User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 2. General Operation This chapter introduces how to use Tersus TC50 Controller. 2.1 Starting to use TC50 Controller Power on: Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds Power off: Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds, select ‘Power Off’...
User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 battery. If the battery is depleted, it can be activated by the charger. Note: The charger should be kept close to the main socket and easily plugged Warning: Use specified charger and battery only.
User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 2.4 Using of Touch Screen Single Click: To select an icon. For example, click dial to open the keypad which will be displayed on the screen. Double Click: To zoom-in or zoom-out. For example, to zoom-in or out of a photo, click twice when viewing a photo or browsing on the internet.
User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 2.5 Home Screen operations You can use various functions of the controller screen through the touch screen. Three functional keys are at the bottom of the screen, ’Return’ & ’Home’ & ’Used Applications’. Click the icons to open the applications. View all applications by sliding up the home screen.
User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 ◆ Create shortcuts and widgets Click the main screen and then Pop-up list of application. Click and hold the application icon which you want to add a shortcut. Interface blue transparent box will pop up analog screen area. Drag the application icon to the area you want to place, release the hand that add.
User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 ◆ Delete the shortcuts and widgets To delete an object, tap and hold the object, then drag it towards the top of the screen . When the object becomes gray let go of it and the selected object will be deleted.
User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 Figure 2.10 The object becomes gray Figure 2.11 The shortcut is deleted ◆ Lock the screen Lock the controller in order to avoid useless operation and to save the battery by press the power button.
User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 ◆ Set wallpaper Long press Home screen, pop up ‘wallpapers’, ‘widgets’ and ‘home settings’ button. Click the "wallpaper" button to enter the screen wallpaper setup. Slide the bottom of the screen wallpaper zoom view can be switched wallpaper. After Select to set wallpaper, click "Set wallpaper"...
User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 Figure 2.13 Wallpapers & Widgets & Home Settings Figure 2.14 Select wallpapers from various resources ◆ Unlock the controller Press the power button to enter the unlocking interface, then slide upward...
User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 Figure 2.17 Unlocked home screen ◆ Message board Drag the status bar of any screen can open the message board. Click the unfold icon in the upper right corner or slid down to bring up various functions setting interface.
User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 Figure 2.20 Settings interface ◆ Manage applications Install applications: Found in the file manager to install the software (. APK), then follow the prompts step by step installation Uninstall application: Enter Settings->Apps & notifications, then will be able manage and remove installed applications.
The firmware file can be downloaded on Tersus official website or obtained from Tersus Technical Support via email support@tersus-gnss.com. Ensure the TC50 controller is in the POWER OFF state, plug the mini USB cable and connect it to the computer. If the mini USB cable is already connected, please unplug the cable and reconnect it to the TC50 controller.
User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 2.7.1 Install the driver When using Windows7 system, please install the driver (DriverInstall.exe) manually. Right click choosing ‘Run as administrator’ to install the driver on the computer. Restart the computer after the installation is completed.
User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 Figure 2.23 Prompt Click [Download Agent], select [MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin] file in the flash tool folder which is shown as below. Figure 2.24 Select file for Download Agent Click [Scatter-loading], select the scatter file [MT6763_Android_scatter.txt] in...
User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 Figure 2.25 Load Scatter file Select [Download Only] as the upgrade mode which is shown as below. Figure 2.26 Select Firmware Upgrade mode Click [Download], and the [Download] becomes gray to enter to downloading...
User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 status. Figure 2.27 Click Download button After the download process is completed, the upgrading starts automatically. Figure 2.28 Upgrading is ready to start The upgrading is in progress.
User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 Figure 2.29 Upgrading in progress When the upgrading is completed, it will prompt out ‘OK’ to indicate that the upgrading is completed. Figure 2.30 Upgrading is completed...
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User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 Unplug the mini USB cable from TC50 Controller, power on the TC50 Controller for normal usage. 2.7.2.1 Issues of upgrading failure In the power-off state, and the mini USB cable is plugged to be ready for upgrading, it is not in the download mode to upgrade automatically in fact.
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User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 Figure 2.31 Download port is recognized in the Computer Management...
User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 2.8 Cautions The controller should be used in an environment of -20°C to 55°C and stored at temperatures between -30°C and 70°C. High or low temperatures will affect the performance on the device and may cause damage to the device and the battery.
User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 3. Terminology Direct Current GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System Global Positioning System Light Emitting Diode Near Field Communication Random Access Memory Read-Only Memory SD card Secure Digital Memory Card Serial Number Subscriber Identification Module...
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