Trimble Survey Controller Software User Guide

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Trimble Survey Controller

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Release Notes

Version 10.00

Revision A

July 2001

Corporate Office

Trimble Navigation Limited

Technical Publications Group

645 North Mary Avenue

Post Office Box 3642

Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3642

U.S.A.

Phone: +1-408-481-8940, 1-800-545-7762

Fax: +1-408-481-7744 www.trimble.com

Copyright and Trademarks

Survey Controller software uses the Moscow

Center for SPARC Technology adaption of the SGI Standard Template Library.

Graphics Computer Systems, Inc., Copyright

Technology.

The Globe & Triangle logo, Trimble, 4600LS,

MS750, Site Surveyor, Trimble Geomatics Office,

Trimble Link, Trimble Survey Controller, Trimble

Total Control, TRIMMARK, and TSCe are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited.

Elta, Geodimeter, GPS Total Station, GPS

Pathfinder, and Terramodel are trademarks of

Trimble Navigation Limited, registered in the

United States Patent and Trademark Office.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Release Notice

This is the July 2001 release (Revision A) of the

Trimble Survey Controller Release Notes. They apply to version 10.00 of the Trimble Survey

Controller™ software.

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Contents

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Installation

In this chapter:

■

Introduction

The TSCe data collector

Updating Trimble software

Transferring Language Pack files

Registering the software

Re-installing the Trimble Survey Controller software

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1 Installation

1.1

Introduction

This chapter describes the TSCe ™ data collector and the Trimble

Survey Controller ™ software (TSC) version 10.0.

1.2

The TSCe Data Collector

The TSCe data collector is a high performance handheld data collector that is also lightweight and yet extremely rugged. It features industry-standard architecture based on Microsoft Windows CE 3.0 and Intel StrongARM 206 Mhz CPU. For more information, refer to the Trimble Survey Controller User Guide.

1.2.1

Using the TSCe Battery for the First Time

Before using the TSCe data collector on battery power alone, charge the battery for a minimum of two hours.

1.3

Updating Trimble Software

Before using any new Trimble products with Trimble office software, install the office software and then run the installation program on the

Trimble Survey Controller CD. This updates all relevant office software.

To update the office software:

From the main menu on the CD, select Update Office software.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

At the end of the file-copying process, you can register the

Trimble Survey Controller software.

Note – If you have the GPS Pathfinder ® Office software version 2.51

(or later) installed, make sure that the Connection Manager utility is closed before running the update software.

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Version 10.00 of the Trimble Survey Controller software communicates with the software and hardware products shown in

Table 1.1.

Table 1.1

Product compatibility

Trimble product

Software Trimble Geomatics Office ™

Trimble Link™

Data Transfer

Receiver

Trimble Total Control™

Terramodel®

GPS Total Station® 5700

GPS Total Station 4800

GPS Total Station 4700

Conventional

Instrument

Trimble™ 5600 Series

Trimble 3600 Series

Trimble 3300 Series

Version

(or later)

1.50

3.00

1.05

2.50

9.8

1.04

1.30

696-03.03

1.12

5.51

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1.4

Transferring Language Pack Files

If you want to run the Trimble Survey Controller software in a language other than English, you must transfer the appropriate language pack file.

To do this:

From the Trimble Survey Controller CD menu, select Install

Language Pack.

Set up your TSCe data collector for data transfer: a.

On the data collector, start the Trimble Survey Controller software.

From the File menu, select Import/Export / Trimble PC

Communications.

Your TSCe data collector is now ready to transfer the language pack files.

Connect the data collector to your office computer.

In the Data Transfer utility: a.

From the Device list, select the appropriate Trimble Survey

Controller device, for example, Survey Controller on

COM1. The Data Transfer utility will connect to the data collector.

Select the Send tab, then click Add. The Open dialog appears. By default, the folder

CD\Trimble Survey Controller\Application Files appears in the Look in field.

In the Files of Type list, select Application / Language Pack

Files.

From the list of available files, select the appropriate .cab files to transfer and click Select .

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Select Transfer All .

The language pack files are transferred to the TSCe data collector.

When all the required files are transferred, on the TSCe data collector, tap Continue to complete the installation. The data collector reboots to install the language pack files.

In the Trimble Survey Controller software, select Configuration

/ Controller / Language / <language> to change to the appropriate language.

Restart the Trimble Survey Controller software to change the language.

Note – Once the language files are installed and you have changed the language on the TSCe data collector, you can change your default

Style names to your local language. To do this, in the \disk\Trimble

Data folder, delete all the style files. When you next run the Trimble

Survey Controller software, the style files will be automatically recreated in the appropriate language.

1.5

Registering the Software

If you register your Trimble Survey Controller software and supply your contact details, Trimble can send you information about the software as soon as it becomes available, including any new developments in the product. Your registration helps Trimble to continually improve its product support and development.

For details on how to register the software, see the Trimble Survey

Controller CD.

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1.6

Reinstalling the Trimble Survey Controller Software

If necessary, you can reinstall the Trimble Survey Controller application files (*.cab) from the CD onto the TSCe data collector, using the Data Transfer utility.

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Features

■

Introduction

Main features

Additional information

C H A P T E R

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2 Features

2.1

Introduction

This chapter describes the major features of the Trimble Survey

Controller software, and the changes made in version 10.0.

2.2

Main Features

This section covers the following features:

2.2.1

2.2.2

2.2.3

Touch-Screen

The TSCe data collector has a touch-screen interface. This allows you to quickly navigate through forms, and gives you fast and easy selection, panning, and zooming in the map. You can also use the keyboard for all these functions.

Map-Oriented Software

The map-oriented software lets you access many commonly used tasks very quickly. To do this, tap and hold on an item in the map, for example, a point, or a line. The particular features that appear depend on the selected item.

You can select points from the map and, when go to any form with point name fields, the points from the map are automatically entered in the point name fields. Use the Map selection icon to change the selection.

In the Map of current job screen, you can select Options / Automatic

pan to current position to make the map automatically pan as you move.

Favorites – Configurable Shortcuts

Use the Favorites button to configure your own list of commonly used functions.

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2.2.4

2.2.5

2.2.6

2.2.7

2.2.8

2.2.9

Features 2

Switch to – Navigating Through Open Forms

You can use the Switch to button to navigate quickly around the

Trimble Survey Controller software. Tap Switch to and then select from the list of up to 12 currently open forms.

You can also press

[CTRL]

[TAB] to move through open forms.

Active Icons

You can tap on the status bar icons for fast access to information, such as the satellite plot.

Background Map

You can now display multiple ASCII AutoCAD (.dxf) files in the map.

Control (.csv) File Operations

You can now use a .csv file as a control job in which the use of point names from a .csv file in any point name field automatically copies them to the job, for example, to inverse between a .csv control point and a measured point.

Stakeout (.csv) File Operations

You can now build stakeout lists from .csv files without importing the design points into the current job. CSV files may contain Point name,

Northing, Easting, and Elevation.

Connecting to the Internet

You can use the TSCe data collector to connect to the Internet, exchange e-mail in the field, and browse the World Wide Web. For more information on connecting to the internet, refer to the TSCe

Help.

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To e-mail data back to the office, use File / Import/Export / Send

ASCII data to create a Trimble DC v10.0 file, which is stored in the

Trimble Data directory. Attach this .dc file to your e-mail message.

2.2.10

Online Help

The software has an HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) online help system. You can customize the Help to include, for example, tips and procedures specific to your field crews’ requirements.

For more information, see “customer help file” in the Trimble Survey

Controller Help.

2.2.11

Sound Events

Pre-recorded messages alert you when an event has occurred. These are provided in English but can be customized and translated. For more information, contact your local distributor.

2.2.12

File Transfer Between TSCe Data Collectors

To transfer files between two TSCe data collectors, by infrared or serial cable communication, use the File / Send to / File Transfer feature in Microsoft Windows Explorer.

The default method is infrared. If you want to use a serial cable, change the File Transfer Options, as follows:

Select Start / Programs / Communication / File Transfer.

Tap Settings.

In the Select which transport to use field, tap Choose and select

Serial.

In the Set default transport settings field, tap Configure to select

Com1 or Com2.

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2.2.13

Features 2

File Transfer Between TSCe and TSC1 Data Collectors

Transfer files between TSC1 and TSCe data collectors using the

Trimble Survey Controller SC Exchange option in Files /

Import/Export.

Note – To avoid potential problems when transferring files between handheld data collectors, connect the cables after you have entered the Send ASCII data or Receive ASCII data command in the Trimble

Survey Controller software. Disconnect the cables as soon as you have finished transferring files.

2.2.14

File Transfer Between the TSCE Data Collector and your

Office Software

Of the number of file transfer methods available, Trimble recommends using the Data Transfer utility. If you have the Microsoft ActiveSync software installed, you can combine it with the Data Transfer utility using a serial cable, USB cable, or network (Ethernet) card. For more

information, see Using the Data Transfer Utility with the Microsoft

ActiveSync Software Enabled, page 24.

2.2.15

File Management

The Trimble Survey Controller software contains a shortcut to

Microsoft Windows CE Explorer. You can use Windows CE Explorer to view and manage (copy, delete, and rename) files stored in the

TSCe data collector. You can delete any unwanted default styles.

2.2.16

Line and Arc Records

You can transfer line and arc records to the Trimble Survey Controller software from the Trimble Geomatics Office software version 1.50.

Stake them out directly from the map.

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2.2.17

Double offsets

You can now offset in two directions at once. From the main menu, select Survey / <style> / Offsets / From a baseline to offset Left/Right and In/Out in one step.

2.2.18

Ground Coordinates

You can now set up a ground coordinate system for all projections.

You can key in a ground scale factor or calculate the scale factor by entering the project location and height.

2.2.19

Trimble 5600 Robotic Support

The following functions are available:

• Measure points on Face 1 using the Averaged Observations method. This method is similar to the GDM D-bar measurement. Multiple observations from the instrument are averaged by the Trimble Survey Controller software. Access to this functionality requires GDM firmware version 696-02.01 or later.

• Track the RMT on Face 2, enabling Horizontal angle and

Angles only (HA and VA) observations on Face 2 to be performed. Note that a Face 1 observation is required before

Face 2 tracking is available.

• Turn the instrument using a defined horizontal or vertical distance. The distances, together with the distance from the instrument to the target, are used to determine how far the instrument should turn.

• Configure the size of the search window.

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Features 2

• Configure the Instrument Radio using the Radio softkey in the

Instrument menu of the Trimble 5600 Robotic survey style.

Ensure that the Control Unit (CU 600) has been removed and that the instrument is turned on. This functionality is only available with instrument firmware version 628-07.05 /

696-02.00 or later. Note also, that the radio can be configured using the CU. The radio settings stored in the CU are applied to the instrument when the instrument is turned on with the CU attached. Either set the radio settings in the CU to match those in the Trimble Survey Controller software or remove the CU from the instrument.

• Use the Trimble Survey Controller Continuous topo data collection method with a Trimble 5600 Total Station series /

Geodimeter instrument in a robotic survey. This places the instrument in tracking mode and lets you store the latest measurement while continuing to track the prism.

Note – Before you start a survey using the Trimble Survey Controller software and a Trimble 5600 DR 200+ instrument in Robotic mode, you must configure the instrument to measure to Reflector only targets. Select Menu 7 2 1 on the instrument Control Unit (CU 600) to set the instrument to Reflector. Otherwise, when you take a distance measurement, you will receive a Prism obstructed warning.

2.2.20

Trimble 3600 support

You can use the Trimble Survey Controller software with the Trimble

3600 instrument in the following two different configurations:

• Geodimeter® Control Unit

• Elta® Control Panel with the Trimble 3600 Controller software

For more information, contact your local Trimble distributor.

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2.3

Additional Information

The following sections describe other features in the version 10.00 release of the Trimble Survey Controller software.

2.3.1

2.3.2

Receivers and Radios

The Trimble Survey Controller software version 10.00 supports the

Trimble 4700, 4800, and 5700 receivers.

The Trimble Survey Controller software version 10.00 does not support the Trimble Series 4000, Site Surveyor™ 4400, 4600LS™,

MS750™, or Trimble 7400 receivers.

The TT450, TT900, TRIMMARK™ Rover, Clarion, and Satel radios are not listed in the default survey styles. To use these radios, set up a custom radio configuration.

Charging the TSCe Battery from Trimble 4700 and 4800

Receivers

When the TSCe lemo port is connected to port 1 on either a Trimble

4700 or 4800 receiver, the TSCe battery will charge from the receiver batteries. If the TSCe battery is low, this could significantly limit the receiver battery life. If you do not want the TSCe battery to charge from the receiver, use one of the following cabling configurations:

• TSCe DB9/Com1 port to receiver port.

• TSCe Lemo port to receiver port 2. This configuration is only possible when using an internal radio.

With either of these configurations, the TSCe battery will draw power from the receiver battery, but will not charge.

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2.3.3

2.3.4

2.3.5

2.3.6

2.3.7

Features 2

Stakeout Enhancements

Information reported (in the .dc file) is now more consistent with the

Trimble Geomatics Office version 1.50 cut sheet reporting functionality.

Event Markers

You must log event markers to .dat files stored in the receiver, not the

TSCe data collector.

Instrument Corrections

When using the Trimble Survey Controller software with conventional instruments, Trimble recommends that you apply corrections in the software, not the instrument. Otherwise, the instrument returns adjusted observations to the Trimble Survey Controller software and you risk the corrections being applied twice.

No Projection No Datum Jobs and COGO

For the purpose of COGO calculations within the Trimble Survey

Controller software, No projection No datum jobs assume that your local ellipsoid is equivalent to your WGS-84 ellipsoid until you calibrate. When working with No projection No datum jobs, perform a calibration before performing any stake out.

Exporting a Background Map File from the Trimble

Geomatics Office Software

To export a .dxf background map file to the Trimble Survey Controller software, do the following:

In the Trimble Geomatics Office software, select File / Export.

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2.3.8

In the CAD/ASCII tab: a.

Click Options, then select Ascii DXF in the Data format field. Click OK .

Select AutoCad files (*.dxf, *.dwg) to create an ASCII

(.dxf) file. Click OK .

In the Save as dialog, name and save the file.

Select File / Export again.

In the Survey tab, select Background map to Survey Controller

(*.DXF). Click OK .

From the Select dialog, select the file to export to the TSCe data collector.

To display the background file on the TSCe data collector, in the Map display tap

#, then c, and select it from the list.

Trimble Total Control Software

To import Trimble Survey Controller version 10.0 files into the

Trimble Total Control software version 2.5, run the appropriate language file in the Trimble Total Control folder on your CD. For more information, read the file, ReadMeSp1.txt in the same folder.

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Documentation Changes

In this chapter:

■

Introduction

Transferring data between the TSCe data collector and the office computer

Additional changes

C H A P T E R

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3 Documentation Changes

3.1

Introduction

This chapter describes some changes to the documentation supplied with the Trimble Survey Controller software version 10.0.

3.2

Transferring Data Between the TSCe Data Collector and the Office Computer

This section should now read as follows.

Transfer various types of files between the TSCe data collector and the office computer using the following software:

• Data Transfer

• Data Transfer with Microsoft’s ActiveSync software enabled

• Microsoft Explorer with ActiveSync software enabled

You can also transfer data to and from the TSCe data collector using other Trimble software packages. For more information, refer to the

Help provided with the Trimble office software.

Note – To transfer ASCII data between the TSCe data collector and other devices, refer to the Trimble Survey Controller User Guide.

3.2.1

Using the Data Transfer Utility

To transfer files using the Trimble Data Transfer utility:

Put the TSCe data collector running the Trimble Survey

Controller software into File Transfer mode: a.

Turn on the data collector and run the Trimble Survey

Controller application.

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From the Files menu, select Import/Export / Trimble PC

Communications.

The message: Waiting for PC Connection appears. When you connect to the device in the Data Transfer utility, the message, Connected to PC appears. c.

Connect the data collector to the office computer.

Note – If the Microsoft ActiveSync software is installed on the office computer, make sure that, in the ActiveSync

Connection Settings dialog, the Allow serial cable or infrared connection to this COM port check box is cleared.

For more information, refer to the ActiveSync Help.

Connect to the TSCe data collector using the Trimble Data

Transfer software. To do this: a.

Run the Data Transfer utility.

When you install the Data Transfer utility, two default devices are created—Survey Controller on COM 1, and

Survey Controller on COM 2. Use one of these default devices to connect to your TSCe data collector, or create a new device definition.

Note – For more information about adding a device definition for a Trimble Survey Controller data collector, refer to the Data Transfer Help.

In the Devices list, select the appropriate Trimble Survey

Controller device.

The Data Transfer utility connects to the TSCe data collector.

Select the files to transfer. For example, to receive a file: a.

Select the Receive tab and click Add.

The Open dialog appears.

Select the file type and files to transfer. Click Open .

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Click Transfer All .

The files are transferred.

For more information about connecting to a TSCe data collector and transferring data, refer to the Data Transfer Help.

Note – To transfer files with USB or Ethernet, you must use the

Microsoft ActiveSync software. For more information, see the following section.

3.2.2

Using the Data Transfer Utility with the Microsoft

ActiveSync Software Enabled

To connect to the TSCe device with Microsoft’s ActiveSync software, you must have the ActiveSync software installed. You must create a

Trimble Survey Controller (ActiveSync) device in the Trimble Data

Transfer utility.

Download the Microsoft ActiveSync software from http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc/downloads/activesync.asp.

Note – The full functionality of the ActiveSync software is not available when you use this option. The ActiveSync software is only used for the communication between the PC and the TSCe data collector.

Warning – You cannot connect to a TSC1, TDC1, or TDC2 data collector using ActiveSync.

To create a Trimble Survey Controller (ActiveSync) device:

Make sure that the Microsoft ActiveSync software is installed on your PC.

Run the Trimble Data Transfer utility.

Select Devices.

The Devices dialog appears.

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Select New.

The Create New device dialog appears.

Select the Survey Controller (ActiveSync) device and click OK.

You can now prepare your TSCe data collector for data transfer via the

Microsoft ActiveSync software:

Make sure that the TSCe data collector and office computer are switched on.

To ensure that the communications ports are available: a.

Close down any applications that might be using them, for example, the Trimble Survey Controller software.

Disconnect any devices that are communicating with the data collector.

Connect the TSCe data collector to the office computer by one of the following methods:

– Serial cable

– USB cable

– Network (Ethernet) card.

The ActiveSync icon on your Windows taskbar will start spinning and the TSCe data collector will prompt you with the message, Connect to desktop . Tap y.

This creates a connection between the office PC and the TSCe device.

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Note – If the message does not appear on the TSCe data collector and the Microsoft ActiveSync icon does not spin immediately the cable is connected, there is a connection or communication problem. Check that the connection settings in the Microsoft ActiveSync software are correct and that there are no applications using the COM port on the TSCe data collector.

If necessary, perform a soft reset (warm boot). For more information on rebooting, refer to the Trimble Survey Controller

User Guide.

To transfer files using the Data Transfer utility:

Run the Data Transfer utility and in the Devices list, select the

Survey Controller on ActiveSync device.

The Data Transfer utility connects to the TSCe data collector.

Select the files to transfer. For example, to receive a file: a.

Select the Receive tab and click Add .

The Open dialog appears.

Select the file type and the files to transfer. Click Open .

Click Transfer All .

The files are transferred.

For more information about connecting to a TSCe data collector and transferring data, refer to the Data Transfer Help.

Note – To transfer files to and from earlier versions of the Trimble

Survey Controller software or Trimble GPS receivers, turn off the

Microsoft ActiveSync software and use the Trimble Survey Controller device definitions.

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3.2.3

Transferring Data Using Microsoft Explorer and

ActiveSync Software

You can use Microsoft Windows Explorer and ActiveSync software to move or copy files to or from the TSCe data collector. Use it to transfer files that do not require conversion by the Data Transfer utility.

Warning – When transferring Trimble Survey Controller files, some file types such as .job or .dc files need to be converted for use in Trimble software. The Microsoft ActiveSync software does not convert these files.

For more information on the types of files that are converted with the Data

Transfer utility, refer to the Trimble Survey Controller User Guide.

From the Microsoft ActiveSync window:

Click Explore to move or copy files between the office computer and the TSCe data collector for sharing information.

Alternatively, use Windows Explorer to move or copy files.

Click Tools to backup and restore files.

For more information on using Microsoft ActiveSync software to transfer files, refer to the ActiveSync Help.

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3.3

Additional Changes

Please make the following changes to the Trimble Survey Controller

User Guide.

Page, section, position, text

Page 4, Fig 1.2 Menu structure

Files / Import/Export menu items

Page 287, Copy Receiver Files

“If you are connected to a 5700 receiver, you can export files stored on the TSCe data collector to the survey data card on the receiver.”

Change or comment

Add Trimble PC Communications

Please note that this is only available in

Trimble 5700 receivers that support this functionality.

Please note the following additions to the Index.

Topic

Background map

Favorites menu

Switch to button

Tracklight

See page(s)

48, 54, 71

8, 10

400

Note – The topics “GPSurvey software” and “Trimble Survey Office software” appear in the Index. The information to which they refer is correctly shown in the chapters as Trimble Geomatics Office software.

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Additional Hardware

Information

In this appendix:

■

Introduction

Safety information

Regulatory information

Declaration of conformity

Limited warranty and limitations of liability

A P P E N D I X

A Additional Hardware Information

1.1

Introduction

This appendix contains important safety and regulatory information about the TSCe data collector.

1.2

Safety Information

This section contains important information for your safety.

1.2.1

1.2.2

Battery Safety

The battery is NiMH 18.5 watt hours 4.8V.

• Do not disassemble, mutilate, or puncture the battery pack. A battery can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals.

There are no serviceable parts inside. Do not expose to temperatures above 60°C (140°F).

• Handle a damaged or leaking battery with extreme care. If you come in contact with the electrolyte, wash the exposed area with soap and water. If it contacts the eye, flush the eye with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.

• Do not expose the battery pack to high storage temperatures above 60° C (140°F) for extended periods.

• Do not charge the battery pack if the ambient temperature exceeds 40° C (104°F) or is below 0°C (32°F).

• When discarding a battery pack, contact your local waste disposal provider regarding disposal or recycling of batteries.

Power Cords & AC Adaptors

There will be two different models of AC Adaptors available. See information below to determine your requirements.

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1.2.3

1.2.4

Additional Hardware Information A

North American Adaptor: This unit is a wall mount unit that does not require an additional power cord.

Rated Voltage: 100–240 V AC 60/50 Hz.

International Adaptor: This unit requires an input power cord. The cord supplied with the AC Adaptor should match the plug and voltage requirement for your local area. If not, or if you are traveling to another country, please contact your dealer for the appropriate power cord.

Rated Voltage: 100–240 V AC 47-63 Hz.

AC Adaptor Safety

The following precautions are recommended:

• Use only AC Adaptors intended for the handheld series. Using any other AC Adaptor can damage your product and may void your warranty.

• AC Adaptors are designed for “INDOOR USE ONLY”. Avoid using the AC Adaptor in wet outdoor areas.

• Unplug AC Adaptor from power when not in use.

• Do not short the output connector.

• Do not attempt to repair a defective unit. There are no serviceable parts inside the unit.

Infrared LED Safety

The infrared port located on the back panel of the handheld device is classified as a Class 1 LED (light-emitting diode) device according to

International Standard IEC 825-1 (EN60825-1) This device is not considered harmful, but the following precautions are recommended:

• If the unit requires service, contact your dealer.

• Do not attempt to make any adjustment of the unit.

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• Avoid direct eye exposure to the infrared LED beam. Be aware that the beam is invisible light and cannot be seen.

• Do not attempt to view the infrared LED beam with any type of optical device.

1.3

Regulatory Information

This section contains legal information for the U.S.A. and Canada.

1.3.1

1.3.2

U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against such harmful interference when the equipment is used in a commercial or residential environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment is subject to the following two conditions:

• The device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Canada

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of

Communications.

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Additional Hardware Information A

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de

Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique

édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.

1.4

Declaration of Conformity

This section contains legal information for Europe.

1.4.1

Europe

According to ISO / IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014

Manufacturer’s Name:

Manufacturer’s Address:

Tripod Data Systems;

At Work Computer Div.

345 SW Avery Ave.

Corvallis, OR 97333 USA declares, under our sole responsibility, that the product

Product Name:

Product Options:

Field Data Collector

All

conforms to the following Product Specifications:

Safety: EN 60950: 1992 +A1,A2,A3,A4,A11

EN 60825-1: 1997 Class 1 for LED’s

EMC: EN 55022: 1998 Class B

EN 55024: 1998, EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4,

EN61000-4-5, EN61000-4-6, EN61000-4-8, EN61000-4-11*,

EN61000-3-2: 1995**, EN61000-3-3: 1995

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Supplementary Information

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low

Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC and the EMC

Directive 89/336/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC. In addition to meeting the above EMC requirements during system test, the AC Adaptor provided with this product has been certified to IEC 60950 +A1, A2,

A3, A4, A11.

* Product is battery powered.

** Product has less than 20-Watts active input power.

Tripod Data Systems, Corvallis, Oregon March 20, 2001

Warning – Approved accessories only may be used with this equipment.

In general, all cables must be high quality, shielded, correctly terminated and normally restricted to two meters in length. AC Adaptors approved for this product employ special provisions to avoid radio interference and should not be altered or substituted.

Unapproved modifications or operations beyond or in conflict with these instructions for use may void authorization by the authorities to operate the equipment.

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Limited Warranty and Limitations of Liability

This product and accessories are limited warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for twelve (12) months from the original date of purchase. If notice is received of such defects during the limited warranty period, the proven defective product(s) will either be repaired or replaced, at the manufacturer’s option. Replacement products may be either new or like new.

The manufacturer does not warrant that the operation of the products will be uninterrupted or error free. If the product is not, within a reasonable time, repaired or replaced to a condition as limited warranted, the customer will be entitled to a refund of the purchase price upon prompt return of the product.

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Additional Hardware Information A

Limited warranty does not apply to defects resulting from (a) improper or inadequate maintenance or calibration, (b) software, interfacing, parts, or supplies not supplied by manufacturer, (c) unauthorized modification or misuse, (d) operation outside of the published environmental specifications for the product, (e) physical damage due to external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse or problems with electrical power. Removal of the back case voids the limited warranty. There are important seals that will break and the unit will no longer be waterproof.

To the extent allowed by local law, the above limited warranties are exclusive and no other warranty or condition, whether written or oral, is expressed or implied, specifically disclaiming any implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, satisfactory quality, and fitness for a particular purpose.

To the extent allowed by local law, the remedies in this limited warranty statement are customer’s sole and exclusive remedies.

Except as indicated above, in no event will the manufacturer or its suppliers be liable for loss of data or for direct, special, incidental, consequential (including lost profit or data), or other damage, whether based in contract, tort, or otherwise.

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A Additional Hardware Information

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