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Topcon FC-5000 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l...
  • Page 2 Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Bluetooth word mark is owned by the Bluetooth SIG, ® Inc. Any use of such marks by Topcon, Inc. is under license. Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader are registered ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ® Wi-Fi Wireless Networking GPS/GNSS Camera Optional Features and Accessories 4G LTE Data Modem RS-232 Port Office Docking Station Battery Charger Storage, Maintenance, and Recycling Storing the FC-5000 and Battery Pack Protecting the Touchscreen Recycling the FC-5000 and Batteries Contents...
  • Page 4 Warranty and Repair Information Limited Product Warranty Complete Care Service Plans Warnings, Regulatory Information, Licensing Product Warnings Certifications and Standards Licensing Information Specifications Index FC-5000 Ruggedized Field Computer Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started...
  • Page 6 Getting Started The standard features for the FC-5000 Ruggedized Field Computer from Topcon include a 7” display, capacitive touchscreen, keypad, front and rear cameras, GPS/GNSS, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. Standard accessories include a removable lithium-ion battery pack, an internal battery pack, AC wall charger, hand strap, connector port cover, a fine tip capacitive stylus and tether, and a foam tip stylus for wet conditions.

  • Page 7: Perform Initial Tasks

    12 Microphone/Speaker Jack 13 Storage Slot for Fine Tip Stylus 10 11 12 13 Note: Your FC-5000 might look different than these images. Perform Initial Tasks When you receive your FC-5000, perform the tasks outlined in this section before first use.
  • Page 8 Push the battery lock switch in, slide it to the unlocked position, and remove the door. CAUTION: The FC-5000 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...
  • Page 9 5. Attach the appropriate plug for your country into the AC wall charger and plug it into a wall socket. Plug the other end into the DC power jack on the FC-5000. Note: Use the AC wall charger that came with the FC- 5000 or an approved charger.
  • Page 10 Perform Set Up 1. Press the power key . The tablet powers on and begins the startup process. The first time the FC-5000 is turned on, a Getting ready screen comes up with a progress indicator. This process can take a few minutes 2.
  • Page 11 A hand strap, fine tip capacitive stylus, and tether are included with the FC-5000. Hand Strap To attach the hand strap to the FC-5000, follow the images below. You can attach it to the right or left side of the tablet: Stylus Tether Attach one end of the stylus tether to the stylus.

  • Page 12: Operating System Languages And Document Updates

    FC-5000 operating system features. Other languages are also available, however the unique FC-5000 operating system features are shown in English and not the language selected. From the Start screen, go to Settings > Time & Language >...

  • Page 13: Standard Features

    Standard Features...

  • Page 14: Windows 10 Pro Operating System

    Notes, or view other menus like All settings. View System Information for Your FC-5000 You can view information about your FC-5000 in the Device Info app. Go to the Start menu and select Device Info. For additional information, go to the Action Center. Select All Settings >...
  • Page 15 You can also use the fine tip capacitive stylus included with the FC-5000 or optimize it for wet conditions (see Touchscreen Settings in the next section). Display and Touchscreen Profile Settings...

  • Page 16: Keypad Features

    The hard-tipped stylus will not work. Other third party styli might work with the FC-5000 touch profiles, but we cannot guarantee it. Calibration Tool - Do Not Use The calibration tool in Windows 10 is for a resistive touchscreen.

  • Page 17: Power Management

    Dimming the keypad backlight saves battery power when the FC-5000 is in use. Power Management The FC-5000 runs on battery power, using a rechargeable, Li-Ion battery pack.
  • Page 18 Battery packs are charged most efficiently at room temperature (68° F or 20° C). They will not charge if it is too hot or too cold. FC-5000 Ruggedized Field Computer Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 19 CAUTION: The FC-5000 is not sealed against water and dust when the battery or battery door is not installed properly. Battery Life Battery life on a full charge can be 20 hours or more.

  • Page 20: Led Activity Indicators

    LED Activity Indicators LED activity indicators are located on the front of the FC- 5000. Red LED, solid: 1) When the FC-5000 is put to sleep or „ powered off by pressing the power key , the red LED is solid until the unit has successfully completed the process, and then the red LED turns off.

  • Page 21: Light Sensor

    (see the sun icon). SD Cards The FC-5000 has a slot for a micro SD card located in the battery compartment. The card slot and flexible card holder are designed to hold the card securely in place so it will not come out or disconnect if the tablet is dropped.

  • Page 22: Connector Ports

    6. Replace the battery pack, and attach the battery door. To remove the SD card, pull it out. Use tape or an eraser if you have trouble. Connector Ports The FC-5000 has the following jacks and connectors: 1 Connector Ports 2 Connector Protector 3 12 VDC Power Input Jack...

  • Page 23: Audio Features

    Hibernating the FC-5000 The FC-5000 can be set up to hibernate, which powers down the FC-5000. The state of the tablet is saved to a special file. When the tablet is powered up, the unit boots, sees the special file, and restores everything to the state it was in before it hibernated.
  • Page 24 On battery and Plugged in options. Powering Off and On the FC-5000 To preserve battery power, we recommend you power off the FC-5000 if it will not be used over a long weekend or several days. CAUTION: Be aware that when the FC-5000 is powered off, it closes all programs and powers down all system components.
  • Page 25 CAUTION: Be aware that during a reset, applications are closed and unsaved data is lost. To reset your FC-5000, Go to the Start menu, select the Power symbol, and select Restart. FC-5000 is Locked Up If the FC-5000 is completely stuck and won’t respond or you cannot get to the Start menu, hold the power key down for five seconds to see if that solves it.

  • Page 26: Sensors

    5000 has long range Bluetooth, but the other device might not.) 3. Make Bluetooth discoverable on both devices. Bluetooth on the FC-5000 is off by default. To activate it, open the Action Center and press and hold the Bluetooth icon. Select Go to settings.

  • Page 27: Wi-Fi Wireless Networking

    A list of available networks is shown. Select the network you want to use and enter the network security key. The FC-5000 remembers the Wi-Fi network connections created. Wi-Fi can be turned off and on and settings can be managed from this set up screen.

  • Page 28: Camera

    Camera FC-5000 Ruggedized Field Computers have a front facing camera that is 2 MP and a rear facing camera that is 8 MP. The camera app is accessed from the Start menu, All apps >...

  • Page 29: Optional Features And Accessories

    Optional Features and Accessories...

  • Page 30: 4G Lte Data Modem

    FC-5000 Ruggedized Field Computer. 4G LTE Data Modem The 4G LTE data modem is an option for the FC-5000, adding Wide Area Network data modem capability. This modem supports all major service providers in North America, Europe, and many other regions of the world.
  • Page 31 To remove the SIM card, gently pull it out with tweezers or a piece of tape. Note: If the modem was on before shutting the FC-5000 down to insert the SIM card, you are prompted to configure the data connection when you reboot.

  • Page 32: Rs-232 Port

    232 port, the port pins corrode more quickly when left powered up. Use the setting to power down when it is not going to be used. NOTE: Power consumption during sleep is higher when the RS-232 hardware is powered up. FC-5000 Ruggedized Field Computer Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 33 Configure RS-232 Signals: Select Always enabled to „ have the RS-232 output signals driving and input signals enabled when the FC-5000 is running or in sleep mode. Select Disabled during sleep to have the RS-232 output and input signals disabled automatically when the tablet is in sleep mode.

  • Page 34: Office Docking Station

    7 HDMI Port 8 Ethernet Port 9 Power Input Jack Ports The USB ports are for attaching devices to the FC-5000 „ such as a mouse, keyboard, or external storage device. The HDMI port is for connecting a video monitor to the „...
  • Page 35 Some early FC-5000 models require the use of a USB to HDMI dongle in order to use the HDMI feature. The HDMI port on the dock can be used if the FC-5000 has three rows of docking pin contacts. A dongle is required for HDMI if the FC-5000 has two rows of docking pin contacts.
  • Page 36 6. The FC-5000 charges more quickly if the power settings are set up to allow the FC-5000 to enter a low power mode when it is not in use, but is plugged in. To adjust this setting, go to the Start menu, then Settings > System >...

  • Page 37: Battery Charger

    32° F (0° C) or above 122° F (50° C). Power the Battery Charger by using the AC wall charger provided with your battery charger kit or your FC-5000. Slide the battery pack into the battery charger, orienting it so that the battery contacts meet the charging contacts in the battery charger.
  • Page 38 The LED indicates the charging status: Solid, on: The battery pack is fully charged. „ Blinking (slow): The battery pack is charging. „ Off: There is no power. The battery is not charging. „ FC-5000 Ruggedized Field Computer Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Storage, Maintenance, And Recycling

    Storage, Maintenance, and Recycling...

  • Page 40: Storing The Fc-5000 And Battery Pack

    We recommend charging the tablet each night or weekend when it is in a sleep state. If the FC-5000 is not charged while in a sleep state and the battery reaches a low charge, it automatically powers off to prevent further drain on the battery.

  • Page 41: Protecting The Touchscreen

    Use warm water, a mild cleaning solution, and a soft bristle brush to gently clean the FC-5000. CAUTION: Do not direct a high-pressure stream of water at the device to clean it. This action could break the seal, causing water to get inside the device and voiding the warranty.

  • Page 42: Recycling The Fc-5000 And Batteries

    Recycling the FC-5000 and Batteries When the FC-5000 and Li-Ion battery packs for your FC- 5000 reach the end of their service life, they must not be disposed of with municipal waste. It is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.

  • Page 43: Warranty And Repair Information

    Warranty and Repair Information...

  • Page 44: Limited Product Warranty

    Warranty and Repair Information Limited Product Warranty Two Year Warranty Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc (“TPS”) warrants that the FC-5000 Ruggedized Field Computer and internal battery shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal intended use, for a period of 24 months from...
  • Page 45 (v) the product has been subject to any modification, alteration, or change by or on behalf of customer (except and unless modified, changed or altered by TPS or under direct supervision of TPS), (vi) the defect or malfunction results from misuse or accident, (vii) the serial number on the product has been tampered with or removed, or...
  • Page 46 Warranty Repairs To obtain warranty repair or service on the FC-5000, submit a repair order on our website at www.TopconTotalCare. or contact an authorized repair center within the applicable warranty period.

  • Page 47: Complete Care Service Plans

    or service without proper authorization may acquire an additional handling fee and/or delay in the repair. The customer is responsible to prepay all shipping costs when sending equipment to a repair center. The repair center will return the repaired equipment by the same method it was received with costs of shipping prepaid.
  • Page 48 Repairs, Upgrades, and Evaluations CAUTION: Do not attempt to repair the FC-5000 yourself. This action voids the warranty. Information about repairs, upgrades, and evaluations is located on our website at www.TopconTotalCare.com. You can locate a repair center, submit a repair order, check repair status, view terms and conditions, get shipping instructions, and view lead times.

  • Page 49: C Warnings, Regulatory Information, Licensing

    Warnings, Regulatory Information, Licensing...

  • Page 50: Product Warnings

    Warnings, Regulatory Information, Licensing Product Warnings Follow the warnings listed below to use the FC-5000 and accessories safely. Battery Warnings WARNING! This device comes with a lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack. To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or expose the battery pack to fire.
  • Page 51 The AC wall charger must be approved by Topcon, have an output rating of 12 VDC and a minimum 1.67 A, and be certified or listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.

  • Page 52: Certifications And Standards

    Certifications and Standards There are North America and European Union versions of the FC-5000, with different certifications and standards. United States In compliance with the FCC rules 47 CFR 15.19(a)(3), the statements that follow must appear on the device or in the user documentation.
  • Page 53 In compliance with the FCC rules, 47 CFR 15.21, the user must be notified that changes or modifications to the Ruggedized Field Computer that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Only approved accessories may be used with this equipment.
  • Page 54 The ferrite core must be placed on the cable near the end that connects to the FC-5000. Declaration of Conformity The Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking is available https://www.topconpositioning.com/field-controllers/ touchscreen-field-controllers/fc-5000. FC-5000 Ruggedized Field Computer Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Licensing Information

    Korea 이 기기는 업무용(A급) 전자파 적합기기로서 판매자 또는 사용자는 이 점을 주의하시기 바라며, 가정외의 지역에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 합니다 Class A device (Broadcasting Communication Device for Office Use): This device obtained EMC registration for office use (Class A), and may be used in places other than home. Sellers and/or users need to take note of this.
  • Page 56 Windows 10 is automatically updated, which is always enabled. ISP fees may apply. Additional requirements may apply over time for updates. Cortana experience may vary by device. FC-5000 Ruggedized Field Computer Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 57: D Specifications

    Specifications...
  • Page 58 Landscape or portrait orientation „ Touchscreen Capacitive multi-touch interface for „ use with gloves, small tip stylus, and in wet conditions Chemically-strengthened „ Dragontrail™ High Ion-Exchange (HIE™) coverglass for impact and scratch resistance Touchscreen profile options „ FC-5000 Ruggedized Field Computer Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 59 Programmable keys „ Backlit keys „ Batteries FC-5000 Rechargeable Li-Ion Bat 3.6 „ VDC 12000 mAh 43.2 Whr Topcon PN 1013591-01 Run time of up to 20 hours „ Charging time 4 to 6 hours „ Built-in battery intelligence „...
  • Page 60 Bluetooth SIG qualification „ IP68 waterproof and dustproof „ Designed to MIL-STD 810G „ RoHS 2 compliant „ Warranties 24 months for FC-5000 „ 90 days for accessories „ Extended service and maintenance „ plans FC-5000 Ruggedized Field Computer Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 61 FEATURE SPECIFICATION Software Alarms & Clock „ Included Calculator „ Calendar „ Camera „ Cortana „ Device Info (config/control) „ File Explorer „ Google Chrome „ Groove Music „ Keypad (config/control) „ Magnifier „ Mail „ Magnet „ Maps „ Messaging „...
  • Page 62 HSPA, HSPA+, WCDMA, EVDO, LTE * See more details at the end of this chapter RS-232 Port RS-232C 9-pin D-sub connector „ (option) 5 V @ 600 mA available on pin 9 (ring „ FC-5000 Ruggedized Field Computer Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 63 Two year warranty on FC-5000 „ Optional FC-5000 Docking Station, includes „ Accessories power/charge input, HDMI output, 3 USB 2.0 (full size A), Ethernet (Topcon PN 1013592-01) FC-5000 Battery Charger (Topcon PN „ 1013593-01) FC-5000 Adj Shoulder Strap (Topcon „...
  • Page 64 GSM 850, EGSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 1900 EU/ROW GSM 850, EGSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 1900 CDMA 1xRTT/ North America BC0, BC1, BC10 EV-DO Rev A Note: ROW = Rest of World, or Non-North America FC-5000 Ruggedized Field Computer Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 65: Index

    Index...
  • Page 66 Charge 5 Install 4–5 , 14–15 Internal 2 Removable 3 Status 14 Storage 36 Warnings 46 Battery Pack, Internal 14–15 , 14–16 Battery Pack, Removable 3–5 Bluetooth Wireless Communication 22–23 Camera 24 Specifications 58 FC-5000 Ruggedized Field Computer Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 67 Care and Maintenance Cleaning 37 Storage 36 , 27 , 37 , 44 Cautions 17 Certifications and Standards 48 Canada 49 CE Marking, European Union 50 Licensing Information 51 Radio Frequency Safety 50 United States 48 Cleaning 37 Compass 22 Configurations 58 , 18 Connector Ports 3...
  • Page 68 Powering Off and On 20 Power Management Battery Pack 15 Power Off 20 Product Warnings 46 Recovery Image 21 Recycling the FC-5000 and Batteries 38 Removable Battery Pack 3–5 Repairing 44 System Information 44 FC-5000 Ruggedized Field Computer Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 69 Repairs, Upgrades, and Evaluations 44 Reset 21 Restore 21 RS-232C Port 55 Screen Protector 59 SD Cards 17 Sensors 22 Accelerometer 22 Compass 22 Gyroscope 22 Service Plans 43 Set Up 6 Set up Tasks, Initial 3 , 4 , 27 SIM Card 3 Sleep 19 Software Included 57...
  • Page 70 Warranty 40–43 Exclusions 40 Limitation of Liability 42 Remedy 42 Repairs 42 Services 43 Warranty Exclusions 40 Wi-Fi Wireless Communication 23 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 23 Windows Start Menu 10 Wireless Safety 30 FC-5000 Ruggedized Field Computer Owner’s Manual...

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