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Version V1.0-20210714
Tersus TC50 Controller
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©2021 Tersus GNSS Inc. All rights reserved.
Sales Enquiry: sales@tersus-gnss.com
Technical Support: support@tersus-gnss.com
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  • Page 1 User Manual Version V1.0-20210714 Tersus TC50 Controller User Manual ©2021 Tersus GNSS Inc. All rights reserved. Sales Enquiry: sales@tersus-gnss.com Technical Support: support@tersus-gnss.com More details, please visit www.tersus-gnss.com...
  • Page 2: Revision History

    User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 Revision History Version Revision Date Change summary 20210714 Initial Release...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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................
  • Page 4: List Of Figures

    User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 List of Figures Figure 1.1 TC50 controller................. 5 Figure 1.2 TC50 outlook..................7 Figure 1.3 TC50 Lithium Battery............... 8 Figure 1.4 TC50 Charger................... 8 Figure 1.5 Type-C Cable..................9 Figure 2.1 Insert SIM card and SD card............11 Figure 2.2 Home screen..................
  • Page 5: List Of Tables

    User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 Figure 2.22 Flash tool interface..............27 Figure 2.23 Prompt................... 28 Figure 2.24 Select file for Download Agent...........28 Figure 2.25 Load Scatter file................29 Figure 2.26 Select Firmware Upgrade mode..........29 Figure 2.27 Click Download button..............30 Figure 2.28 Upgrading is ready to start............
  • Page 6: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 7: Specification

    User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 1.2 Specification Table 1 TC50 technical specification System Operating System Android 8.1 MT6763 Octa-Core 2.0GHz Memory 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM External storage Micro SD, up to 128GB Display 5“ sunlight-readable capacitive touch screen...
  • Page 8: Figure 1.2 Tc50 Outlook

    User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 GNSS GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou Physical Dimension 207mmx84mmx20mm Weight 370g (include battery) Reliability Operating Temperature -20C ~ +55C Storage Temperature -30C ~ +70C Humidity 5% ~ 95% Dustproof & Waterproof IP68 Shock 1.5m drop onto concrete...
  • Page 9: Accessories Of Tc50 Controller

    User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 1.3 Accessories of TC50 Controller The accessories of TC50 Controller are listed below. TC50 Lithium Battery (3.8V/7000mAh) Figure 1.3 TC50 Lithium Battery TC50 Charger (5V/1.67A, 7V/1.67A, 9V/1.67A) Figure 1.4 TC50 Charger...
  • Page 10: Figure 1.5 Type-C Cable

    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.
  • Page 11: General Operation

    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’...
  • Page 12: Insert Sim Card And Sd Card

    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.
  • Page 13: Using Of Touch Screen

    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.
  • Page 14: Home Screen Operations

    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.
  • Page 15: Figure 2.3 Main 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.
  • Page 16: Figure 2.4 List Of Applications

    User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 Figure 2.4 List of applications Figure 2.5 Choose the applications or widgets to be added...
  • Page 17: Figure 2.6 Drag The Icon To The Area

    User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 Figure 2.6 Drag the icon to the area Figure 2.7 Release hand and icon is added...
  • Page 18: Figure 2.8 Tap The Icon To Be Deleted

    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.
  • Page 19: Figure 2.10 The Object Becomes Gray

    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.
  • Page 20: Figure 2.12 Home Screen

    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"...
  • Page 21: Figure 2.13 Wallpapers & Widgets & Home Settings

    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...
  • Page 22: Figure 2.15 Locked Home Screen

    User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 and unlock. Figure 2.15 Locked home screen Figure 2.16 Slide up...
  • Page 23: Figure 2.17 Unlocked Home Screen

    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.
  • Page 24: Figure 2.18 Status Bar On The Screen

    User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 Figure 2.18 Status bar on the screen Figure 2.19 Message board...
  • Page 25: Figure 2.20 Settings 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.
  • Page 26: Figure 2.21 Recently Used Applications

    User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 Figure 2.20 the key at the right bottom Figure 2.21 Recently used applications...
  • Page 27: Extend Battery Life

    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.
  • Page 28: Figure 2.22 Flash Tool Interface

    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.
  • Page 29: Figure 2.23 Prompt

    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...
  • Page 30: Figure 2.25 Load Scatter File

    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...
  • Page 31: Figure 2.27 Click Download Button

    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.
  • Page 32: Figure 2.29 Upgrading 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...
  • Page 33 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.
  • Page 34 User Manual for Tersus TC50 Controller v1.0 Figure 2.31 Download port is recognized in the Computer Management...
  • Page 35: Cautions

    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.
  • Page 36: Terminology

    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...
  • Page 37 Proprietary Notice All Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not reflect the commitment on Tersus GNSS Inc. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted by all means without authorization of Tersus GNSS Inc.

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