TOPCON ft-100 Radio Equipment Directive User Manual

: June 9, 2024
: Topcon

Table of Contents

TOPCON ft-100 Radio Equipment Directive
Product Information
Safe Operation
Battery Safety
Wall Charger Safety
Product Usage Instructions
Battery Instructions
Tablet Instructions
Frequency Bands
References
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TOPCON ft-100 Radio Equipment Directive

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Product Information

This device is compliant with the Radio Equipment Directive and is designed to provide you with reliable and efficient performance. It comes with a lithium- ion rechargeable battery pack and a qualified charging system to ensure safe and optimal use. Please read and follow the instructions carefully to avoid damage to the device and risk of injury.

Safe Operation

Do not insert the battery pack straight down. Damage to the unit could occur. Insert the battery pack at an angle as directed by the instructions on the battery.
Only use batteries designed for the rugged tablet from an approved vendor. Use of non-approved batteries may void your product warranty.
The unit is not designed to run on external power without a battery installed. Doing so can damage the internal components of your unit and void the warranty.
The tablet is not sealed against water and dust when the battery pack and battery door are not installed properly.
Always power off the tablet before removing the battery. Failure to do so may cause loss of data or damage to the tablet.
Do not direct a high-pressure stream of water to the tablet to clean it. This action could break the seal, causing water to get inside the tablet and void the warranty.
Exposure to some cleaning solutions may damage your device, including automotive brake cleaner, isopropyl alcohol, carburetor cleaner, and similar solutions. If you are uncertain about the strength or effect of a cleaner, apply a small amount to a less visible location as a test. If any visual change becomes apparent, promptly rinse and wash with a known mild cleaning solution or with water.
Do not attempt to repair the tablet yourself. This action voids the warranty.
Do not insert the battery pack straight down.
Damage to the unit could occur. Insert the battery pack at an angle as directed by the instructions on the battery.
Only use batteries designed for the rugged tablet from an approved vendor. Use of non-approved batteries may void your product warranty.
The unit is not designed to run on external power without a battery installed. Doing so can damage the internal components of your unit and void the warranty.
The tablet is not sealed against water and dust when the battery pack and battery door are not installed properly.
Always power off the tablet before removing the battery. Failure to do so may cause loss of data or damage to the tablet.
Do not direct a high-pressure stream of water to the tablet to clean it. This action could break the seal, causing water to get inside the tablet and void the warranty.
Exposure to some cleaning solutions may damage your device, including automotive brake cleaner, isopropyl alcohol, carburetor cleaner, and similar solutions. If you are uncertain about the strength or effect of a cleaner, apply a small amount to a less visible location as a test. If any visual change becomes apparent, promptly rinse and wash with a known mild cleaning solution or with water.
Do not attempt to repair the tablet yourself. This action voids the warranty.

Battery Safety

To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or expose the battery pack to fire.
Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred.
Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, exposure to fire, explosion, or another hazard.
Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified.
Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per this standard. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or another hazard.
Do not short-circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals.
Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with the system.
Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or another hazard.
Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
Battery usage by children should be supervised.
Avoid dropping the battery. If the battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection.
Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion, or another hazard.
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.
Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred.
Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard.
Only use the battery for the system for which it isspecified.
Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per this standard.
Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals.
Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with the system.
Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
Battery usage by children should be supervised.
Avoid dropping the battery. If the battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection.
Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard.

Wall Charger Safety

To reduce the risk of personal injury, electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment:

Plug the wall charger into an electrical outlet that is always easily accessible.
Do not place anything on the wall charger cord or any of the other cables. Arrange them so that no one may accidentally step on or trip over them.
Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging the wall charger from the electrical outlet, pull on the plug, not the cord.
Use the AC wall charger provided with the tablet.
Using any other external power source can damage your product and void your warranty

Note

The provided product information and instructions may be different for configurations of the product built for regions other then the European Union.

Product Usage Instructions

Before inserting the battery pack, read the instructions on the battery carefully and insert it at an angle as directed.
Use only batteries designed for the rugged tablet from an approved vendor.
Do not run the device on external power without a battery installed.
Make sure the battery pack and battery door are properly installed to seal against water and dust.
Power off the tablet before removing the battery to avoid damage to data or devices.
Clean the tablet with a mild cleaning solution or water. Do not direct a high-pressure stream of water to the tablet to clean it.
Do not attempt to repair the tablet yourself. Take it to a service center for repair.
Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or expose the battery pack to fire. Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
Supervise children when using the device and do not drop the battery.

Battery Instructions

Charge the battery within the charging temperature range.
Use only the specified battery with the tablet.
Install the battery in the tablet, following the instructions on the battery pack.
Use the AC/DC adapter to connect the tablet to the wall power to charge the battery pack.

Tablet Instructions

Install the battery pack in the tablet and connect the AC/DC adapter between the tablet and the AC mains to allow the system to charge the battery pack.
Press the power button to power the tablet.
The first time the tablet is powered on, follow the prompts to complete the initial setup of the tablet.
When the tablet has booted to the operating system, you may install software or complete other system configuration according to your use of the tablet.
When the battery is charged, you can disconnect from the AC/DC adapter for portable use of the tablet.
When finished working with the tablet, connect it to the AC/DC adapter to recharge the battery.