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Thank you for purchasing the TOPCON Data Collector FC-100.
For superior product performance, please read this instruction manual carefully and keep it in a convenient place for future reference.

GENERAL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

•Before starting work or operation, be sure to check that the instrument is functioning correctly with normal performance.
•Always make sure instrument is dry before putting it in the soft case. Never store a damp instrument.
•Do not leave the instrument under strong sunlight for a long time. It may cause the instrument to malfunction.
•When waterproofness is necessary, close all the caps securely. However, the serial connector has a waterproof structure, so it will 

remain waterproof even if its cap is not closed.

DISPLAY FOR SAFE USE

In order to ensure the safe use of this product, prevent any danger to the operator or others, or damage to property, important warnings 
are placed on the product and inserted in the instruction manual. We recommend that you become familiar with the meaning of these 
Warnings and Cautions before continuing.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

DATA COLLECTOR

• Injury refers to hurt, burn, electric shock, etc.
• Physical damage refers to extensive damage to equipment and structure 

or furnishings.

Display

Meaning

WARNING

Ignoring or disregard of this display may 
lead to the danger of death or serious inju-
ry.

CAUTION

Ignoring or disregard of this display may 
lead to personal injury or physical damage.

WARNING

• The short circuit of a battery can cause a fire.

Do not short circuit battery when storing it.

• Battery can cause outbreak of fire.

Do not use any other type of charger other than the one specified.

• Risk of fire or electric shock.

Do not use any power voltage except the one given on manufacturers instructions.

CAUTION

• Do not allow skin or clothing to come into contact with acid from the batter-

ies, if this does occur then wash off with copious amounts of water and seek 
medical advice.

• Do not connect or disconnect equipment with wet hands, you are at risk of 

electric shocks if you do!

• Do not touch the charger, AC-DC converter or heating part of the instrument 

for a long period while charging the battery. 
There is a risk of low-temperature burn.

Exceptions from Responsibility

1

The user of this product is expected to follow all operating instructions and make periodic checks of the product’s performance.

2

The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for results of a faulty or intentional usage or misuse including any direct, indirect, consequential damage, and loss of profits.

3

The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for consequential damage, and loss of profits by any disaster, (an earthquake, storms, floods etc.), fire, accident, or an act of a third party and/or a usage in other than usual conditions.

4

The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for any damage, and loss of profits due to a change of data, loss of data, an interruption of business etc., caused by using the product or an unusable product.

5

The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for any damage, and loss of profits caused by usage other than explained in the user manual.

6

The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for damage caused by wrong movement, or action due to connecting with other products.

NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS

SAFETY CAUTIONS

WARNING

• There is a risk of fire, electric shock or physical harm if you attempt to disas-

semble or repair the instrument yourself.

This is only to be carried out by TOPCON or an authorized dealer, only!

• May ignite explosively.

Never use an instrument near flammable gas, liquid matter, and do not use in a coal mine.

• High temperature may cause fire.

Do not cover the charger while it is charging.

• Risk of fire or electric shock.

Do not use a wet battery or charger.

• Battery can cause explosion or injury.

Do not dispose in fire or heat.

• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL certified power supply cord set, 

cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum No.18 AWG copper, one end is pro-
vided with a moulded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA 
configuration), and the other end is provided with a moulded-on female connec-
tor body (with a specified IEC non-industrial type configuration).

FC-100

Power key

Microphone

Speaker

Battery cover

Hard reset switch

Hook for handstrap

AC adapter Connector

Serial Connector

USB Connector
(Mini-B)

CF slot

SD slot

CF card eject button

To eject the CF card, stand the button up, then press it.

Handstrap

Cover screw

To tighten or loosen the 
screw, use a coin.

Display and Touch screen

Hook for handstrap

Hook for tripod

CONNECTORS

Serial connector

No.1

DCD

(IN)

No.2

RXD

(IN)

No.3

TXD

(OUT)

No.4

DTR

(OUT)

No.5

GND

No.6

DSR

(IN)

No.7

RTS

(OUT)

No.8

CTS

(IN)

No.9

RI

(IN)

FC-100

Enter key

Escape key

Cursor keys

1 FC-100 Instrument............................................. 1set
2 BT-62Q Battery ................................................. 1pc.
3 AC-DC converter AD-9B or AD-7C*

1)

............ 1pc.

4 Interface cable F-25 ........................................... 1pc. 
5 Handstrap ........................................................... 1pc.
6 Soft case ............................................................. 1pc.
7 Stylus pen........................................................... 1pc.
8 Display protection sheet..................................... 5pcs.
9 Instruction manual ............................................. 1vol.

STANDARD PACKAGE COMPONENTS

*1) AD-9B is for AC 120V use,  AD-7C is for AC 230V use.
 2) Components are different by the markets.

Shortcut Keys

Soft Reset

[Alt]

+

[

]

+

[

]

Push those keys 

up for at least 

2 seconds.

Shortcut 

Commands

Continue 

tapping on an item

OR

Press  [Alt]

tap on an item

are the same as 
a right click on 
a mouse. 
A menu is dis-
played containing 
commands specif-
ic to the item.

Stylus pen

Upon opening, make sure that all the followings are 
included.

USB Connector 

(Type Mini-B)

No.1

VDD

No.2

V-

No.3

V+

No.4

NC

No.5

GND

Alt key

Home key

Windows key

Charge LED

Installing Handstrap

Card slot side

Connector side

Card slot cap

Connector caps

Before closing the cap, bend the button down.

This figure shows the FC-100 with the cap opened.

This figure shows the FC-100 with the cap opened.

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