Hi-Target iHand55 Handheld Controller User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- Hi-Target
Table of Contents
Hi-Target iHand55 Handheld Controller
Revision Date November, 2021
Revision 1
Level Description iHand55 Handheld Controller
Preface Introduction
Welcome to the Hi-Target iHand55 handheld controller. This introduction
describes how to use this product.
Experience Requirement
In order to help you use Hi-Target series products better, Hi-Target suggests
you carefully read the
instructions. If you are unfamiliar with the products, please refer to
http://www.hi-target.com.cn/.
Tips for Safe Uses
Notice: The contents here are special operations and need your special attention. Please read them carefully.
Warning : The contents here generally are very important. Wrong operation may damage the machine, lose data, even break the system and endanger your safety.
Exclusions
Before using the product, please read these operating instructions carefully, they will help you to use it better. Hi-Target Surveying Instrument Co., Ltd assumes no responsibility if you fail to operate the product according to the instructions, or operate wrongly due to misunderstanding the instructions.
Hi-Target is committed to constantly perfecting product functions and performance, improving service quality and reserves the rights to change these operating instructions without notice.
We have checked the contents of the instructions and the software & hardware, without eliminating the possibility of deviation. The pictures in the operating instructions are for reference only. In case of non- conformity with products, the products shall prevail.
Technology and Service
If you have any technical issues, please call Hi-Target technology department for help, we will answer your question.
Relevant Information
You can obtain this introduction by:
- After purchasing Hi-Target products, you will find this manual in the instrument container to guide you on operating the instrument.
- Log onto the Hi-Target official website, download the electronic version introduction at
Partners → Partner Center.
Advice
If you have any suggestions for this product, please email info@hi- target.com.cn. Your feedback information will help us to improve the product and service.
Introduction
Foreword
The iHand55 controller is a professional data collector, based on the Android system. Using a combination of physical buttons and touch screen to operate, the default input languages are Chinese and English, and it supports multiple languages. The industrial-standard design can withstand 1.2 meters drop to a cement floor, is IP67 waterproof and dustproof standard to adapt to a complex operating environment. At the same time, the super capacity lithium battery can handle all weather requirements.
The iHand55 controller configures 5.5 inches 720*1280 highlighted LCD; 2.0 GHZ, eight-core 64-bit CPU; and 16GB ROM +2 GB RAM memory. It has a built-in Micro SD card slot, and maximum support 128GB expansion card (it only supports FAT32 format SD card, the NTFS format SD card cannot be supported); dual card dual stand-by, and supports the entire 4G network. With the Android 10.0 operating system, the interface is optimized and easy to use.
Features
- Industrial-standard design, with IP67 it can withstand 2 meters drop to a cement floor and adapt to a complex operating environment.
- Highlighted LCD, the LCD screen is normally readable under strong
- Supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 4G，which is convenient to carry out a variety of wireless data transmissions with the Wi-Fi and 4G can be used at the same time. Refer to the Hi-Survey Road Software User’s Guide for more details.
- Internal 13-million-pixel camera: for field collection of image
- Internal removable large capacity lithium battery for more than 14 hours of
- Internal NFC chip, supports NFC data transmission for a rapid connection between the RTK and hand-held
- Fast charge technology: for a rapid battery
- Full keyboard input
- Local online upgrade to facilitate quick
Caution
Although the iHand55 hand-held controller is made with chemical and impact resistant materials, it needs to be carefully used and maintained, and should be kept in a dry environment. In order to improve the stability and usage cycle of the iHand55 hand-held controller, please avoid exposing it to extreme environments, such as humidity, high temperatures, low temperatures, corrosive liquids or gases, etc.
Appearance
Front of the controller
The front of the iHand55 controller includes a touch screen, keyboard microphone and indictor light
- Touch screen: multipoint capacitive touch screen with touch pen (open the touch pen function: Settings – Accessibility – Handwriting pen), which supports Chinese and English input.
- Keyboard: direction control, switch between Chinese and English, data collection, volume control, power on, power off and other functions.
- Microphone: the internal microphone can be used for field collection of voice
Reverse side of the controller
There is a camera, belt, NFC, trumpet, etc. on the reverse of the controller.
- Camera: used for field collection of
- Belt hole: connect the belt to prevent it sliding
- Trumpet: conduct real-time voice broadcasts for instrument operation and
- NFC: supports NFC data transmission to achieve rapid connection between RTK and the hand-held
Side of the controller
- Type-C port: for connecting the USB data line and the
Notice: When not using Mini USB, please close the rubber cover to make it waterproof and dustproof.
**Controller accessories
**
Data cable
USB data cable: connect to the USB port of a computer, for download of data; connect to the Type-C port of the charger for charging the controller
TOUCH PEN
Touch
pen: located on the strap of the controller
Operation
Keyboard
Most settings and operations of the iHand55 hand-held controller can be completed by the touch pen, and commonly used operations can be completed on the keyboard. Appearance and functions of the keyboard are as follows.
iHand55 keyboard includes: Back, OK, Power, APP, Fn, Collect, etc.
| 1- APP | 2- Fn | 3- Power | 4- Back | 5- Collect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6- OK | 7- Delete | 8- Space | 9- Shift |
- Back: cancel or exit the operation of the current
- OK: Confirmatin
- Power: press it for over 3secs to power on/off. Press it for 1sec to turn off /on the screen backlight in the power on status.
- APP: quick start of the The default is Hi-Survey Road software.
- Fn: when inputting, short press this key to cycle the input method (English association en/ number 123). In any interface, long press this button to pop-up the selection box to switch the system input
- Collect button: collect data by manual
- Shift: switch key of the input
- Fn + direction up/ down key: volume increase/
- Screenshot function: pull down the screen at the top menu, select the screenshot options, and the screen capture will be kept in the folder of Mobile phone storage→Pictures→ (note: iHand55 does not set the shortcuts screenshot function).
Notice: When the iHand55 hand-held controller is not used, please turn off the backlight to save electricity and prolong working time.
Battery and Charger
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Battery: The controller has a built-in 7500mAh/3.7V battery and supports USB 0 fast charging.
Notice: If the battery needs to be stored for a long time, it should be charged to about 70% and then placed in a dry, low temperature environment. It is recommended that you charge and discharge the battery every 3 months. If you do not have the conditions needed for charging and discharging, take out the battery after 3 months and charge it to about 70% before storing it once more. -
Charger: To charge the controller, use the standard charger. When it is in charge, the power button light will turn red
Notice: Please use this product’s standard charger to charge the receiver. We will not be responsible for any accidents that occur during the charging process or any damage to the instrument if you use other chargers instead
Power system
- The battery model of the iHand55 hand-held controller
Name| Model
---|---
Lithium battery| BLP-7500S - Charge
The special charger should be within a certain temperature range when charging, and a certain charge time is required. Specific use methods and requirements: use the special charger of the controller to charge in the temperature range of 10℃-40℃. There is a certain amount of electricity in the battery on first use, let the power completely run out from the first charge, then the first three times you will need to charge for 3 hours. After that, the iHand55 supports fast charging with the original charger and the charge time is then less than 3 hours. If the battery is not used often, it must be charged once every two months.
Notice:
- Please use the configured battery and charger, do not put battery into fire or metal short circuit electrode.
- If the battery is hot, deformed, leaks, has an odour or any other abnormalities during use, charging or storage, please replace it
- If the using time is obviously shortened, please stop using the battery. Please replace with a new battery
SIM card setting
The iHand55 hand-held controller supports DSDS, the default card is SIM1. Both SIM1 and SIM2 support full network 4G.
Installation of the SIM card
Step1: remove the left side cover and expose the SIM card slot. Slot 1: Micro SIM card; slot 2: standard SIM card.
Step2: put the SIM card into the slot with the front side (metal contact side) down.
Installation of the Micro SD card
The Micro SD card can save collected data and program files.
Notice: Micro SD card（TF card）is an external storage card, usually used in mobile phones and PDAs. If you buy this, please note the difference to ordinary SD cards. The volume of the ordinary SD card is larger than the Micro SD card, and is not suitable for the iHand55 hand-held controller
Step1 :remove the left side cover and expose the Micro SIM card slot..
Step2: Put Micro SD card into the slot (metal contact side down).
Power on/off
In the off state, long press the power button for 3 seconds, it will power on.
In the power on state, long press the power button for 3 seconds, it will prompt to shut down and to confirm, click Power off
Application
Connecting the controller to computer
- Connect the controller to computer via the USB data
- Transfer files: pull down the notice column and click USB for
Connect the PC version mobile phone assistant: open the hand-held controller, click Setting →
System → Developer options → USB debugging.
Upgrade method
iHand55 controller supports two methods for upgrading, local upgrade and wireless upgrade.
- Local upgrade of iHand55 controller (download the firmware from the Hi-Target official website first).
Step1: copy the upgrade firmware to the SD directory.
Step2: choose the System Update App.
Step4: click the top right menu selection in the interface, and choose Local updates.
Step5: enter the interface.
Step6: select the Internal storage file, then select the update firmware.
Step7: after selecting the upgrade firmware, click Install Now.
- Wireless update
Step1: select the System Update App
Step2: after entering the System update App, if there is a new version, the interface will show it and display the update. The complete update content will appear if you draw up the screen.
Step3: click Download, the firmware update patch will be downloaded.
Step4: when the system upgrade package is downloaded, come out of the prompt window, and click Confirm. Special attention should be paid here. After clicking, it’s forbidden to operate of the device.
Step5: after completing step 4, the device will enter the upgrade interface, waiting for the progress bar to reach the full grid that completes the system wireless upgrade.
Step6: when the upgrade is completed, the device will restart automatically, repeat steps 1 and 2 to check whether the update is complete, then finish it.
References
- Target : Expect More. Pay Less.
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