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P/N 1000504-01

Chapter 3

3-1

Control Panel 
Functions

Table 3-1 describes the Control Panel functions available on the 
FC-2600. Tap 

Start

Settings

Control Panel 

for access to these 

functions.  

Table 3-1. Control Panel Functions

Icon

Function

Description/Menu(s)

Bluetooth 
Device 
Properties

Add/Edit/Remove Bluetooth devices from your 
device.

Mouse

Adjust double-click time for mouse.

Summary of Contents for FC-2600

Page 1: ...00 Operator s Manual Part Number 1000504 01 Rev A Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems Inc July 2012 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon All rights reserved The information contained herein may not be used accessed copied stored displayed sold modified published distributed or otherwise reproduced without express written consent from Topcon ...

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Page 3: ...Configuration Options for the FC 2600 1 6 Accessories for the FC 2600 1 6 Chapter 2 Operating the FC 2600 2 1 Front Panel Components 2 2 On Off Button Operations 2 2 Performing a Cold Boot for the FC 2600 2 2 Placing the FC 2600 in Suspend Mode 2 2 Using the Rechargeable Battery 2 3 Checking the Battery Status 2 4 Charging the Batteries 2 4 Replacing the Batteries 2 5 Power Management 2 6 Data Ent...

Page 4: ...with Windows Mobile Device Center 4 1 Using the Windows Mobile Device Center 4 3 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5 1 Obtaining Technical Support 5 3 Phone 5 3 e Mail 5 3 Website 5 4 Appendix A Specifications A 1 FC 2600 Specifications A 1 General Specifications A 1 Appendix B Regulatory Information B 1 FCC Compliance B 1 Community of Europe Compliance B 2 Canadian Emission Labeling Requirements B 2 Cana...

Page 5: ...ty for CE Mark B 6 EU Representative B 6 WEEE Directive B 7 EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labeling Using the C Tick Mark B 8 Appendix C Safety Warnings C 1 General Warnings C 1 Battery Pack Warnings C 1 Usage Warnings C 3 Appendix D Warranty Terms D 1 ...

Page 6: ...Table of Contents FC 2600 Operator s Manual Notes vi ...

Page 7: ...nment protection agency for both private use and commercial job sites COPYRIGHT All information contained in this Manual is the intellectual property of and copyrighted material of TPS All rights are reserved Do not use access copy store display create derivative works of sell modify publish distribute or allow any third party access to any graphics content information or data in this Manual witho...

Page 8: ... INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL OR THE RECEIVER SUCH DISCLAIMED DAMAGES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF TIME LOSS OR DESTRUCTION OF DATA LOSS OF PROFIT SAVINGS OR REVENUE OR LOSS OF THE PRODUCT S USE IN ADDITION TPS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OR COSTS INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH OBTAINING SUBSTITUTE PRODUCT...

Page 9: ...isclosing Confidential Information to your employees as may be necessary or appropriate to operate or care for the receiver Such employees must also keep the Confidentiality Information confidential In the event you become legally compelled to disclose any of the Confidential Information you shall give TPS immediate notice so that it may seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy WEBSITE ...

Page 10: ... programs and connected equipment This information should be available in the manuals that accompany those products This manual uses the following conventions Example Description File Exit Click the File menu and click Exit Connection Indicates the name of a dialog box or screen Frequency Indicates a field on a dialog box or screen or a tab within a dialog box or screen Enter Press or click the bu...

Page 11: ...the potential to adversely affect system operation system performance data integrity or personal health WARNING Notification that an action will result in system damage loss of data loss of warranty or personal injury DANGER Under no circumstances should this action be performed ...

Page 12: ...Preface FC 2600 Operator s Manual Notes xii ...

Page 13: ...gure 1 1 The FC 2600 comes standard with the Windows CE 6 0 operating system and an Intel PXA270 XScale processor that operates up to 624 MHz It also has Bluetooth WLAN and serial communication RS 232 and USB The FC 2600 enables you to connect to the RS 1 wireless radio To learn more about the features of the FC 2600 see General Features of the FC 2600 on page 1 2 Figure 1 1 FC 2600 Controller ...

Page 14: ...e V5TE instruction set Camera The FC 2600 uses a 5 megapixel 4 megapixel processed digital camera equipped with ultra bright LED illuminators for photography in low light areas a wide sunlight readable display for ease of viewing regardless of available ambient light and adjustable IR coated glass optics for crisp clear images There is a 5 mega pixel color CMOS imager a true camera system an Auto ...

Page 15: ...and WLAN wireless connection and Bluetooth power status Sound The FC 2600 has an integrated speaker and microphone Rechargeable Battery Pack The FC 2600 comes with two rechargeable Lithium Ion Li Ion battery packs that provide up to 40 hours of operating time on a full charge depending on power management and use Each battery is a 2500mAH 7 4V integrated Gas Gauge System field replaceable When con...

Page 16: ...igure 1 2 The FC 2600 has six LED indicators that provide a number of useful functions including the state of the art keypad modifier keys An additional LED indicates the charge and low battery status of the unit Figure 1 2 Figure 1 2 FC 2600 Modifier Keys Table 1 2 describes the front panel components indicators for the FC 2600 NOTE The product warranty does not cover FC 2600 devices that fail du...

Page 17: ...nators Camera and Lasers Table 1 3 describes the illuminators camera and lasers located on the back of the FC 2600 2 Battery LED Red lights for a low battery or Green lights for a charging battery Table 1 3 Camera Illuminators and Lasers Item Component Description 1 Illuminators Two illuminators that take pictures in low light conditions 2 Camera Five megapixel 4 megapixel processed camera 3 Laser...

Page 18: ...00 The FC 2600 package includes standard communication and power cables and accessories for configuring the FC 2600 hand held computer and for providing a power source Depending on the package purchased additional accessories may also be included Table 1 5 on page 1 7 lists the cables included with the FC 2600 Table 1 4 Bottom Components Item Component Description 1 DE 9 RS232 Male Interface Port ...

Page 19: ... cable Connects to the FVC 2500 and supplies 12V 3A power to recharge the internal batteries U S p n 60736 USB Download cable Used to connect to the PC when downloading files U S p n 60630 USB Flash cable Used with the USB Memory Stick to offload files U S p n 60621 CAUTION Use of other power supplies unless approved by Topcon Positioning Systems may cause damage to the unit and void the warranty ...

Page 20: ...Introduction FC 2600 Operator s Manual Notes 1 8 ...

Page 21: ...1 Operating the FC 2600 The following describes the components shown below on the front side of the FC 2600 Figure 2 1 Main Screen Front Panel Keypad Figure 2 1 Front Side Components of the FC 2600 Main Screen Front Panel Keypad ...

Page 22: ...econds This action also terminates running applications and stops serial port operations Placing the FC 2600 in Suspend Mode To place the FC 2600 in Suspend mode press and release the On Off button Suspend mode allows you to suspend but not terminate active applications In this mode the display turns off and the FC 2600 stops serial port operations For battery powered units Suspend mode also conse...

Page 23: ...heating the FC 2600 has built in temperature sensors that suspend the charging process if the battery becomes too warm Because the battery pack is an electrical device do not expose it to moisture or wet environments If the battery becomes wet wipe it dry and then allow it to dry thoroughly for several hours before attempting to use or charge it Do not leave the battery pack in a fully discharged ...

Page 24: ... of the following conditions Nearly Charged charging LED indicator flashes Long Green Charged charging LED is Solid Green CHG LOW Batteries are low Battery LED flashes Red Batteries are very low the Taskbar Icon changes to Low Indication where there is approximately 1 hour of operation remaining Critical Battery Battery LED Constant Red and Taskbar Icon changes to Exclamation Point when there is a...

Page 25: ... The FC 2600 is ready to run exclusively on battery power Replacing the Batteries Remove the batteries from the FC 2600 when not using the device for extended periods Store the batteries in a cool dry location at normal room temperature To replace the battery packs Figure 2 3 on page 2 6 do the following 1 Turn the power off CAUTION There is a risk of explosion if the BT 66Q Li Ion battery is repl...

Page 26: ...cover and tighten the screws Figure 2 3 Changing the Li Ion Battery Pack for the FC 2600 Power Management The battery powered FC 2600 utilizes two rechargeable BT 66Q Lithium Ion Li Ion battery packs that have an average operating time of 18 hours on a full charge with power management The operating time is dependent on the environment usage and the number and type of power drawing peripherals att...

Page 27: ...nutes After 10 minutes After 15 minutes or After 30 minutes to auto suspend time between battery charges Data Entry Using the Keypad The joystick style keypad Figure 2 4 on page 2 8 has 55 keys with easy screen navigation and alphanumeric keypad entry You can also access special keys via the FUNC key To enter data using the keypad tap Start Programs Microsoft WordPad Using either numbers letters o...

Page 28: ...rt Programs Tools CeKeys Figure 2 5 Figure 2 5 Accessing the CE Keyboard To minimize the keyboard click the keyboard icon in the system tray below the keyboard Using the Integrated Camera The FC 2600 comes with Topcon Positioning Systems eyeWARE program pre installed so you can take pictures and scan bar codes Enter Arrow Space Key CAPS Key FUNC Key Backspace Key Directional Circle Use the arrows ...

Page 29: ...lays connection status icons Table 2 3 in the status area to indicate a dial up connection or a direct connection Table 2 2 Power Status Icons Icon Description Main batteries are charging Main batteries are low approximately 60 minutes or less of use remaining The CHG LOW battery LED blinks Red once per second Main batteries are very low approximately 20 minutes or less of use remaining The CHGELO...

Page 30: ...pture program Figure 2 6 on page 2 11 takes a picture of the current screen and saves it as a bitmap file bmp to a designated location You can set up the program to run from the system tray or by pressing a hot key To set up the Screen Capture program tap Start Programs Tools Screen Capture The ScreenCapture dialog box displays Make the following selections to capture a screen on the FC 2600 Keybo...

Page 31: ...of the ScreenCapture dialog box Figure 2 6 to display the ScreenCapture dialog box Figure 2 7 Figure 2 7 Capture Folder Dialog Box By default the Screen Capture program automatically assigns a number to each screen capture The numbering scheme starts at JET00000 and increases by one after each capture 5 To reset the picture numbering scheme to JET00000 press and enable Reset Counter on the ScreenC...

Page 32: ...ists of DRAM and Flash Typically any changes made to the FC 2600 including file creation are temporarily stored in the unit s DRAM To store the information permanently copy the files from DRAM to internal flash memory Consequently if you do not store the information to flash memory and the device loses power all information stored in DRAM will be lost however when you make changes that affect the ...

Page 33: ...ST BAT etc To open the Command Prompt window 1 Tap Start Programs Tools Command Prompt The Command Prompt window displays Figure 2 9 Figure 2 9 Command Prompt Window 2 Type in your command For a list of supported commands type Help and press Enter 3 To end the session type Exit and press Enter SystemCF Folder The only folder that provides non volatile permanent storage is the SystemCF folder Infor...

Page 34: ...Operating the FC 2600 FC 2600 Operator s Manual Notes 2 14 ...

Page 35: ...nel functions available on the FC 2600 Tap Start Settings Control Panel for access to these functions Table 3 1 Control Panel Functions Icon Function Description Menu s Bluetooth Device Properties Add Edit Remove Bluetooth devices from your device Mouse Adjust double click time for mouse ...

Page 36: ...e connected devices Backlight Adjusts the backlight setting for the following conditions Line Active Line Inactive Battery Active and Battery Inactive Battery Status Calibrates the power status icons for proper use Li Ion AC Line or Alkaline Table 3 1 Control Panel Functions Continued Icon Function Description Menu s ...

Page 37: ...for both the speed and physical distance between taps Input Panel Changes the keyboard language or input method editor used to input information on your device Date Time Adjusts the date time and time zone Table 3 1 Control Panel Functions Continued Icon Function Description Menu s ...

Page 38: ...ackground Appearance Backlight Adjusts the backlight timeout changes the background image and changes the desktop color scheme PC Connection Enables direct connection to a desktop computer Table 3 1 Control Panel Functions Continued Icon Function Description Menu s ...

Page 39: ...specific information such as date time and currency and language used for menus dialogs and alerts Internet Options General Connectivity Security Privacy Advanced Popups Sets up connections security settings and Internet related functions Table 3 1 Control Panel Functions Continued Icon Function Description Menu s ...

Page 40: ...ard Changes the repeat delay and repeat rate Password Enables password protection and password setup Owner Allows you to enter the owner name address phone numbers notes and network ID Table 3 1 Control Panel Functions Continued Icon Function Description Menu s ...

Page 41: ...ff when idle Set up power schemes Check the power levels of your system devices Dialing Adjusts the dialing location settings and dialing patterns when using a modem Network and Dial up Connections Sets up identification for remote networks Table 3 1 Control Panel Functions Continued Icon Function Description Menu s ...

Page 42: ...wable selections are 312 MHz and 624 MHz Display Rotation Rotates the screen 180 degrees upside down Hot Keys Assigns functionality to the device s eight programmable keys Power Key Power key provides general information on battery conditions Table 3 1 Control Panel Functions Continued Icon Function Description Menu s ...

Page 43: ...nds for events applications notifications key clicks and screen taps Startup Selections for Initial loading of files at boot up Backing up files at suspend Restoring a session set of backed up files on the next boot up of the device Table 3 1 Control Panel Functions Continued Icon Function Description Menu s ...

Page 44: ...figuration and driver parameters for the FC 2600 Certificates Imports displays or removes certificates which protects your personal information on the Internet and protects your computer from unsafe software Table 3 1 Control Panel Functions Continued Icon Function Description Menu s ...

Page 45: ...Tap Start Settings Taskbar and Start Menu Properties Figure 3 1 on page 3 12 The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box displays Figure 3 2 on page 3 13 System Properties Displays system information changes the RAM Program storage memory division and changes the device name and description WLAN Enables you to power on or off the wireless connection status Table 3 1 Control Panel Functions Co...

Page 46: ...neral tab of the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box Figure 3 2 on page 3 13 do the following Always on top press and enable to ensure that the taskbar is always visible even when a program displays in a full window maximized Auto hide press and enable to display the taskbar only when you point to the taskbar area Show Clock press and enable to display the time in the taskbar and to autom...

Page 47: ...000504 01 3 13 Expand Control Panel check mark this box to display the contents of the Control Panel as items on the Control Panel of the Settings menu Figure 3 2 Taskbar and Start Menu Properties Dialog Box ...

Page 48: ...Control Panel Functions FC 2600 Operator s Manual Notes 3 14 ...

Page 49: ...Fi or LAN For information on how to make an ActiveSync connection using Bluetooth refer to the FC 2600 XL eye Bluetooth User s Guide USB Connection By default the FC 2600 makes an automatic ActiveSync connection and prompts you to create a partnership when you connect a USB cable between the FC 2600 and your computer Making a Connection with Windows Mobile Device Center If you are using an FC 2600...

Page 50: ...ion Properties Dialog Box 3 Tap Change Connection The Change Connection dialog box displays Figure 4 2 Figure 4 2 Change Connection Dialog Box 4 Select USB_Serial from the Connect to desktop computer using drop down entry box and tap OK to return to the PC Connection dialog box 5 Tap OK again to return to the Control Panel 6 Close the Control Panel and return to the Windows CE desktop ...

Page 51: ...ur computer do the following Plug one end of the interface cable into your computer and the other end into the FC 2600 The name of your device displays with a check mark showing that you are either connected or an X if you are disconnected Figure 4 3 Set Up a Partnership On the Windows Mobile Device Center screen you can do the following Programs and Services Double click on the Programs and Servi...

Page 52: ... 4 Figure 4 4 Programs and Services Pictures Music and Video Double click on the Pictures Music and Video option to import videos and pictures and to add media from the Windows Media player to your device Figure 4 5 Figure 4 5 Pictures Music and Videos ...

Page 53: ...l files on your mobile device Figure 4 6 Figure 4 6 File Management Mobile Device Settings Double click on the Mobile Device Settings option to change start or stop syncing contents edit shared settings between your mobile device and the PC and to change settings connected to the mobile device Figure 4 7 Figure 4 7 Mobile Device Settings ...

Page 54: ...Configuring the FC 2600 FC 2600 Operator s Manual Notes 4 6 ...

Page 55: ...y settings are gone You must save the registry after making any system or configuration changes I transferred files to the FC 2600 from my computer but when I turn on the FC 2600 my transferred files are missing To permanently store transferred files copy the files into internal flash memory or a compact flash card Occasionally transferred files can be hidden from view Double tap My Computer selec...

Page 56: ...Recalibrate the screen The screen is not calibrated correctly to interpret the screen taps Tap Start Settings Control Panel Stylus The Stylus Properties dialog box displays On the Calibration tab press the Recalibrate button to recalibrate the screen The FC 2600 responds slowly The device may be short of program memory or storage memory To increase memory tap Start Settings Control Panel System Th...

Page 57: ...nical Support If the troubleshooting hints and tips in this Operator s Manual fail to remedy the problem contact TPS Customer Support Before contacting TPS Customer support about any problems with the FC 2600 hand held computer see Troubleshooting on page 5 1 for some solutions that may fix the problem Phone To contact TPS Customer Support by phone call 1 866 4TOPCON 1 866 486 7266 Monday through ...

Page 58: ...hen the problem occurs If possible include the exact steps being taken when the error message or other problem occurs 5 How regularly the problem occurs Generally a customer support representative will reply within 24 hours depending on the severity of the problem Website The Topcon Positioning Systems website provides current information about Topcon s line of products The support area of the web...

Page 59: ...d computer and its internal components General Specifications Table A 1 lists the general specifications for the FC 2600 Table A 1 General Receiver Specifications Physical Enclosure General Electric Xenoy Color Topcon Yellow and Topcon Blue Dimensions Display area H 10 85 in 217 6mm x W 5 34 in 135 6mm Width Keypad area 3 05 in 4 80 in 77 5 121 9mm Width Active area 2 89 in x 2 19 in 73 4 55 6mm W...

Page 60: ...atus LEDs Charge Low battery indicator battery powered units Power Input voltage Input at 12 18 VDC 36 WATTS Only use the specified Topcon AC adapter Rechargeable Battery Hot swappable Lithium Ion rechargeable Smart Battery System Voltage 7 4 volts Capacity 5000 mAh Battery charge 4 Charging time 6 hours for full charge Memory 256MB SDRAM 2GB System Flash 30MB reserved for OS Display Type Amorphou...

Page 61: ...nuous 75um particles Drop and Shock Protection 26 drops 1 2m all faces corners and edges per MIL STD 810F Method 516 5 IV I O Port specifications DE 9 RS 232C D Sub 9pin serial connector Mini USB 2 0 A B USB OTG Host and Client CPU Wireless SDC MFC10G Radio Summit Data Systems Wi Fi CERTIIFIED for WPA Personal WPA Enterprise WPA2 Personal and WPA2 Enterprise Certified for Cisco Compatible Extensio...

Page 62: ... EAN 13 PDF 417 2D Code Lens High quality IR coated glass optics polarizing lens option Regulatory FCC Part 15 CE IC RoHS COmpliant WEEE C tick Shutter Speeds Up to 1 500 of a second Focal Length Macro 2 25 inches to infinity Aperture Automatic F 2 8 or F 8 0 software selectable LED Four white LEDs each with a luminous flux of 100 lm Laser Focus System Two class IIIa type lasers that operate at 63...

Page 63: ...provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause i...

Page 64: ... the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that permitted for successful communication 3 This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations 4 The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emi...

Page 65: ...its for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio co...

Page 66: ...inting Office Washington D C 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 For more information regarding the above statement please contact Topcon Positioning Systems Inc 7400 National Drive Livermore CA 94550 USA telephone 800 443 4567 CISPR 22 EN 55022 Class A WARNING This is a class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take ad...

Page 67: ... du Canada Canada RSS 210 CNR210 RF Remote Controller To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that ...

Page 68: ...s per R TTE Directive EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2002 08 Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC N60950 1 2006 Safety of Information Technology Equipment EN60825 1 1994 Safety of laser products EU Representative Brand Topcon Model Type FC 2600 RS 1 Radio Model Numbers 60727 60434 Manufacturer s Name Two Technologies Inc Manufacturer s Address 419 Sargon Way Horsham Pennsylvania 19066 United States of America Name...

Page 69: ...usehold waste By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about the take back and recycling of this product please contact your supplier where you purchased the product or consult ...

Page 70: ...ndards The compliance label also establishes a traceable link between the equipment and the manufacturer importer or the agent responsible for compliance and for placing it on the Australian market The C Tick mark is a certification trademark registered to the ACA Australian Communications Authority in Australia under the 1995 Trade Marks Act and to RSM Radio Spectrum Management Group in New Zeala...

Page 71: ...intain at least 25cm between the user and the radio modem DANGER Never attempt to open the casing of the detachable batteries Lithium Ion batteries can be dangerous if mishandled DANGER Do not incinerate or heat battery pack above 212 degrees Fahrenheit 100 degrees celsius Excessive heat can cause serious damage and possible explosion ...

Page 72: ...ce it Do not disassemble the battery pack Do not charge in conditions different than specified Do not use a battery charger other than the one specified by Topcon Do not short circuit Do not crush or modify WARNING This product contains a CR Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See http www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Note This is applicable to ...

Page 73: ...ductive harm Wash hands after handling CAUTION If this product has been dropped altered transported or shipped without proper packaging or otherwise treated without care erroneous measurements may occur The owner should periodically test this product to ensure it provides accurate measurements Inform TPS immediately if this product does not function properly CAUTION Only allow authorized TPS warra...

Page 74: ...Safety Warnings FC 2600 Operator s Manual Notes C 4 ...

Page 75: ...de service to repair damage to the product resulting from an accident disaster misuses abuse or modification of the product Warranty service may be obtained from an authorized TPS warranty service dealer If this product is delivered by mail purchaser agrees to insure the product or assume the risk of loss or damage in transit to prepay shipping charges to the warranty service location and to use t...

Page 76: ...Warranty Terms FC 2600 Operator s Manual Notes D 2 ...

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