Topcon FC-120 Series User manual

FC-120
ESC
Alt
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DATA COLLECTOR
FC-120
64855 90012
SERIES
FC-120

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Foreword
Thank you for purchasing the TOPCON Data Collector FC-120 series.
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.

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

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Safety Cautions
WARNING
There is a risk of fire, electric shock or physical harm if you attempt to disassemble 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 provided with a moulded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified
NEMA configuration), and the other end is provided with a moulded-on female connector body (with a specified
IEC non-industrial type configuration).
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.

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CAUTION
Do not allow skin or clothing to come into contact with acid from the batteries, 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.

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Contents
Foreword .......................................................................................................................... 1
General Handling Precautions................................................................................... 1
Display for Safe Use .................................................................................................. 2
Safety Cautions ......................................................................................................... 3
Exceptions from Responsibility.................................................................................. 4
Contents .................................................................................................................... 5
Standard Package Components................................................................................ 7
Nomenclature................................................................................................................... 8
FC-120....................................................................................................................... 8
Connectors .............................................................................................................. 10
Preparation for Use ........................................................................................................ 11
Shortcut Keys .......................................................................................................... 11
Battery ..................................................................................................................... 12
Setting Handstrap .................................................................................................... 16
Touch Screen .......................................................................................................... 17
How to Insert CF Card ............................................................................................. 18
Transmittion Data to The PC.......................................................................................... 19
Using Interface Cable .............................................................................................. 19
Using Bluetooth®..................................................................................................... 20
RAM Data Backup.......................................................................................................... 21
Execute the Backup function ................................................................................... 21

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Set the Automatic Backup for every suspension ..................................................... 22
Set the restoration after hard reset .......................................................................... 22
Resetting FC-120 ........................................................................................................... 23
Soft Reset ................................................................................................................ 23
Hard Reset............................................................................................................... 24
Specifications ................................................................................................................. 25
Storage Precautions....................................................................................................... 28

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Standard Package Components
Upon opening, make sure that all the followings are included.
1) FC-120 Instrument .................................................... 1set
2) BT-66Q Battery ......................................................... 1pc.
3) AC/DC converter AD-13 ........................................... 1pc.
4) Interface cable F-25.................................................. 1pc.
5) Handstrap ................................................................. 1pc.
6) Soft case................................................................... 1pc.
7) Stylus pen ................................................................. 1pc.
8) Display protection sheet ........................................... 2pcs.
9) FC-120 Instruction manual ....................................... 1copy
10) BTManager2.0 Instruction manual............................ 1copy

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Nomenclature
FC-120
ESC
Alt
Display and Touch screen
Enter key
FC-120
Card slot cap
Speaker
Charge LED
Escape key
Alt key
Home key
Cursor keys
Connector caps
Microphone
Power key Windows key
Stylus pen
Hook for tripod
Hook for handstrap
Battery cover
Cover screw
To tighten or
loosen the screw,
use a coin.
Hook for handstrap

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CF card eject button
To eject the CF card, stand the button up, then press it.
CF slot
SD slot
Hard reset switch
USB Connector
(Mini-B)
Serial Connector
Card slot side Connector side
This figure shows the FC-120 with the cap opened.
AC/DC converter Connector

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Connectors
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)
Serial connector
USB Connector
(Type Mini-B) No.1 VDD
No.2 V-
No.3 V+
No.4 NC
No.5 GND

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Preparation for Use
Shortcut Keys
Shortcut
Commands
OR
are the same as a right click on a mouse. A menu is displayed
containing commands specific to the item.
Continue tapping on an item
Press [Alt]
+
tap on an item

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Battery
Battery Installation
1Using a coin, loosen the cover screw on the
battery cover.
2Remove the battery cover.
3Install the battery pack.
(Confirm the direction of battery
installation.)
4Using a coin, install the battery cover.
Tighten the cover screw firmly.
Battery terminal

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Battery Charging
1After installing the battery, plug the connector
of AC/DC converter in the FC-120.
2Plug the AC/DC converter in an outlet. Then
the charge LED will light.
Charging is completed after approximately
6 hours.
The display can be turned on or off by the
power key.
The charge LED of FC-120 will indicate
charging status;
Red ON : Charging.
Green ON : Charging completed.
Red Flashing : Charging error.
Note:The instrument may develop heat while charging, there is no problem of it.
Always use the AC/DC converter provided with the product.
Charge LED
Connector
AC/DC converter

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Note
1) Recharge batteries at the room temperature between +10°C to +40°C (+50°F to +104°F).
2) The battery source will discharge when not being used. Always charge before use.
3) If the instrument is not used over an extended period of time, be sure to charge battery source
every 15 days and store in a place at 30°C or below. If you allow the battery to be completely
discharged, it will have an effect on the proper charging in the future.
4) The charger may develop heat while charging. This is not a breakdown.
5) Attempting to charge batteries immediately after charging may cause a degradation of the
batteries.
6) Do not charge successively. It may cause degradation of batteries and/or the battery charger. If
more charging needs to be done, wait approximately 30 minutes before charging.

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How to save battery power:
• Backlight
If the backlight is not needed, lower the brightness or set so that the light will turn off after a
short time. Brightness can be adjusted by the following procedure:
1Press [Alt] ＋tap the background of Desktop[Properties] [Backlight].
2Adjust by [ ] or [ ] icon of Brightness setting.
• Low temperature use
Battery capacity is reduced at low temperatures. When using under low temperature
conditions, keep the equipment as warm as possible.
• CF cards, SD cards, USB port
Disconnect cards and cables when not in use.

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Setting Handstrap
1Set the handstrap on the handstrap hook c.
2Set the handstrap on the handstrap hook d.
Handstrap

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Touch Screen
Adjusting Touch Screen
1Turn on the instrument after hard-reset or
tap [Start], [Setting], [Control Panel],
[Stylus], [Calibration], [Recalibrate].
2Using a stylus pen, touch the center of the
target.
3After touching all targets(5 points), press
[ENT] key or tap the display.
(Use an accessory stylus pen to touch a
screen. Do not use neither a ball-point pen
nor pencil.)
Stylus pen
Tar g e ts
FC-120

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How to Insert CF Card
Please make sure you have the front and back of the CF cards facing correctly when inserting into
the card slot.
If you forcibly insert the card incorrectly, the pin at the card slot may be damaged and cause a
breakdown.
Please insert straight down into the card slot.
If you forcibly insert the card at an angle, the pin at the card slot may be damaged and cause a
breakdown.
FC-120
Front of the card