Leica Geosystems ZENO20C, ZENO20G Users Manual

Leica Zeno 20
Android

User Manual

Version 1.1

English

Introduction

Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a Leica Zeno 20.

This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting up
the product and operating it. Refer to "1 Safety Directions" for further information.

Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product.

Product Identifica­tion

Trademarks and
Licenses

Validity of this
manual

Available
documentation

The type and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate.
Always refer to this information when you need to contact your agency or Leica

Geosystems authorised service workshop.

• The operating system is using the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). The license
associated with it is available at
https://source.android.com/source/licenses.html#android-open-source-project­license.

• CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation

• Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

• SD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

This manual applies to the Android version of the Leica Zeno 20 device.

Name Description/Format

Leica Zeno 20
Quick Guide

Leica Zeno 20
User Manual

Provides an overview of the product together with tech­nical data and safety directions. Intended as a quick
reference guide.

All instructions required in order to operate the product
to a basic level are contained in the User Manual.
Provides an overview of the product together with tech­nical data and safety directions.

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Name Description/Format

Zeno GIS
Getting Started
Guide

Zeno Connect
Getting Started
Guide

Zeno Mobile
Quick Guide

Zeno GIS Help

* only available as Online Help

Refer to the following resources for all Zeno 20 documentation/software:

• the Leica USB documentation card

• https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com

Zeno 20 Android, Introduction

Describes the general working of the product in standard
use. Intended as a quick reference field guide.

Describes the general working of the product in standard
use. Intended as a quick reference field guide.

Describes the general working of the product in standard
use. Intended as a quick reference field guide.

*

Overall comprehensive help to the product and applica­tion functions. Included are detailed descriptions of
special software/hardware settings and software/hard­ware functions.

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myWorld@Leica Geosystems (https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com) offers a
wide range of services, information and training material.

With direct access to myWorld, you are able to access all relevant services whenever
it is convenient for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. This increases your efficiency
and keeps you and your equipment instantly updated with the latest information from
Leica Geosystems.

Service Description

myProducts Add all Leica Geosystems products that you and your company

own. View detailed information on your products, buy additional
options or Customer Care Packages (CCPs), update your prod­ucts with the latest software and keep up-to-date with the
latest documentation.

myService View the service history of your products in Leica Geosystems

Service Centres and detailed information on the services
performed on your products. For your products that are
currently in Leica Geosystems Service Centres view the current
service status and the expected end date of service.

mySupport Create new support requests for your products that will be

answered by your local Leica Geosystems Support Team. View
the complete history of your Support and view detailed informa­tion on each request in case you want to refer to previous
support requests.

myTraining Enhance your product knowledge with the Leica Geosystems

Campus - Information, Knowledge, Training. Study the latest
online training material or download training material on your
products. Keep up-to-date with the latest News on your prod­ucts and register for Seminars or Courses in your country.

myTrustedServices Offers increased productivity while at the same time providing

maximum security.

• myExchange
With myExchange you can exchange any files/objects from
your computer to any of your Leica Exchange Contacts.

• mySecurity
If your instrument is ever stolen, a locking mechanism is avail­able to ensure that the instrument is disabled and can no
longer be used.

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Table of Contents

In this manual Chapter Page

1 Safety Directions

1.1 General Introduction 6

1.2 Definition of Use 7

1.3 Limits of Use 7

1.4 Responsibilities 8

1.5 Hazards of Use 8

1.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 10

1.7 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 12

1.8 ICES-003 Statement, Applicable in Canada 13

2 Description of the System

2.1 Overview 14

2.2 System Concept 15

2.2.1 Software Concept 15

2.2.2 Power Concept 15

2.2.3 Data Storage Concept 16

2.3 System Components 16

2.4 Zeno 20 Components 17

3 User Interface

3.1 Keyboard 18

3.2 Operating Principles 19

3.3 LED Indicators on Zeno 20 20

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4 Operation

4.1 Equipment Setup 21

4.1.1 Fixing the Display Foil to the Zeno 20 21

4.1.2 Inserting and Removing a SIM Card and SD Card 21

4.1.3 Attaching the AS10/AS05 Antenna to the Zeno 20 23

4.2 Batteries 23

4.2.1 Operating Principles 23

4.2.2 Changing the Battery 24

4.2.3 Charging the Battery 25

4.3 Power Functions 26

4.4 Connecting the Zeno 20 to a PC with the Micro-USB Cable 27

4.5 Optimising the Zeno 20 for GNSS Tracking 27

4.6 Setting up the Zeno 20 with a Disto S910 28

5 Software

5.1 Overview: Home Screen, Navigation, Apps and Widgets 29

5.2 Settings 32

5.2.1 Changing the Operating System Language 33

5.2.2 Resetting the Zeno 20 Device 33

5.3 Useful Applications 34

5.3.1 Hot Keys 34

5.3.2 Screenshots 35

5.3.3 File Manager 35

5.3.4 System Information 35

5.3.5 Using the Digital Camera 35

5.3.6 Boot Logo Changer 36

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6 Care and Transport

6.1 Transport 37

6.2 Storage 37

6.3 Cleaning and Drying 38

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7 Technical Data

7.1 Zeno 20 Technical Data 39

7.2 Conformity to National Regulations 40

7.3 Dangerous Goods Regulations 41

8 Software Licence Agreement

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1 Safety Directions

1.1 General Introduction

Description The following directions enable the person responsible for the product, and the

person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational hazards.

The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand these
directions and adhere to them.

About Warning
Messages

Warning messages are an essential part of the safety concept of the instrument. They
appear wherever hazards or hazardous situations can occur.

Warning messages...

• make the user alert about direct and indirect hazards concerning the use of the
product.

• contain general rules of behaviour.

For the users‘ safety, all safety instructions and safety messages shall be strictly
observed and followed! Therefore, the manual must always be available to all persons
performing any tasks described herein.

DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE are standardized signal words for iden­tifying levels of hazards and risks related to personal injury and property damage. For
your safety it is important to read and fully understand the table below with the
different signal words and their definitions! Supplementary safety information
symbols may be placed within a warning message as well as supplementary text.

Type Description

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DANGER

WARNING

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended
use which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

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NOTICE

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Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended
use which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended
use which, if not avoided, may result in appreciable material,
financial and environmental damage.

Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as
they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and
efficient manner.

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1.2 Definition of Use

Intended use • Remote control of product.

• Data communication with external appliances.

Reasonably forsee­able misuse

Additional Advice • The Zeno 20 is essentially an enhanced PDA (personal digital assistant) used in

• Use of the product without instruction.

• Use outside of the intended use and limits.

• Disabling safety systems.

• Removal of hazard notices.

• Opening the product using tools, for example screwdriver, unless this is permitted
for certain functions.

• Modification or conversion of the product.

• Use after misappropriation.

• Use of products with obvious damages or defects.

• Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior explicit approval
of Leica Geosystems.

• Inadequate safeguards at the working site.

Controlling of machines, moving objects or similar monitoring application without
additional control and safety installations.

geospatial applications. This device is to be used for data logging and data commu­nication for industrial applications only and not for domestic consumer applica­tions.

• This device does not have held-to-ear voice operations.

• This device does not have body-worn accessories.

• This device is designed to be used only in the hand or in fixed installations by
mounting it on a pole or a vehicle. When the device is not mounted on a pole or a
vehicle, you may use it in handheld mode only and should keep it away from your
body (as described in "4.5 Optimising the Zeno 20 for GNSS Tracking"). Do not
place the device on your lap or any part of the body.

1.3 Limits of Use

Environment Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habitation: not

suitable for use in aggressive or explosive environments.

DANGER

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Environment Suitable for use in dry environments only and not under adverse conditions.

Local safety authorities and safety experts must be contacted before working in
hazardous areas, or close to electrical installations or similar situations by the person
in charge of the product.

The following advice is only valid for battery charger, power adapter and car adapter.

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1.4 Responsibilities

Manufacturer of
the product

Person responsible
for the product

Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, hereinafter referred to as Leica Geosys­tems, is responsible for supplying the product, including the user manual and original
accessories, in a safe condition.

The person responsible for the product has the following duties:

• To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instructions in the
user manual.

• To ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions.

• To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident prevention.

• To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the product and the application
becomes unsafe.

• To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the operation of
e.g. radio transmitters or lasers are respected.

1.5 Hazards of Use

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DANGER

Because of the risk of electrocution, it is dangerous to use poles, levelling staffs and
extensions in the vicinity of electrical installations such as power cables or electrical
railways.

Precautions:

Keep at a safe distance from electrical installations. If it is essential to work in this
environment, first contact the safety authorities responsible for the electrical instal­lations and follow their instructions.

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WARNING

WARNING

CAUTION

During dynamic applications, for example stakeout procedures there is a danger of
accidents occurring if the user does not pay attention to the environmental conditions
around, for example obstacles, excavations or traffic.

Precautions:

The person responsible for the product must make all users fully aware of the existing
dangers.

Inadequate securing of the working site can lead to dangerous situations, for example
in traffic, on building sites, and at industrial installations.

Precautions:

Always ensure that the working site is adequately secured. Adhere to the regulations
governing safety and accident prevention and road traffic.

If the accessories used with the product are not properly secured and the product is
subjected to mechanical shock, for example blows or falling, the product may be
damaged or people can sustain injury.

Precautions:

When setting-up the product, make sure that the accessories are correctly adapted,
fitted, secured, and locked in position.

Avoid subjecting the product to mechanical stress.

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WARNING

If the product is used with accessories, for example masts, staffs, poles, you may
increase the risk of being struck by lightning.

Precautions:

Do not use the product in a thunderstorm.

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WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inappropriate
mechanical influences to constitute a fire hazard.

Precautions:

Before shipping the product or disposing of it, discharge the batteries by running the
product until they are flat.

When transporting or shipping batteries, the person in charge of the product must
ensure that the applicable national and international rules and regulations are
observed. Before transportation or shipping contact your local passenger or freight
transport company.

High mechanical stress, high ambient temperatures or immersion into fluids can cause
leakage, fire or explosions of the batteries.

Precautions:

Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient temperatures. Do
not drop or immerse batteries into fluids.

If battery terminals are short circuited e.g. by coming in contact with jewellery, keys,
metalized paper or other metals, the battery can overheat and cause injury or fire, for
example by storing or transporting in pockets.

Precautions:

Make sure that the battery terminals do not come into contact with metallic objects.

Only Leica Geosystems authorised service workshops are entitled to repair these prod­ucts.

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WARNING

The following advice is only valid for battery charger, power adapter and car adapter.

If you open the product, either of the following actions may cause you to receive an
electric shock.

• Touching live components

• Using the product after incorrect attempts were made to carry out repairs

Precautions:

Do not open the product. Only Leica Geosystems authorised service workshops are
entitled to repair these products.

The following advice is only valid for batteries, power adapter or docking station.

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WARNING

If the product is improperly disposed of, the following can happen:

• If polymer parts are burnt, poisonous gases are produced which may impair health.

• If batteries are damaged or are heated strongly, they can explode and cause
poisoning, burning, corrosion or environmental contamination.

• By disposing of the product irresponsibly you may enable unauthorised persons to
use it in contravention of the regulations, exposing themselves and third parties to
the risk of severe injury and rendering the environment liable to contamination.

Precautions:

The product must not be disposed with household waste.
Dispose of the product appropriately in accordance with the national

regulations in force in your country.
Always prevent access to the product by unauthorised personnel.

Product-specific treatment and waste management information can be downloaded
from the Leica Geosystems home page at http://www.leica­geosystems.com/treatment or received from your Leica Geosystems dealer.

1.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC

Description The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capability of the product

to function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radiation and electro­static discharges are present, and without causing electromagnetic disturbances to
other equipment.

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WARNING

CAUTION

CAUTION

Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment.

Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in
this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that other
equipment may be disturbed.

The product is a class A product when operated with the internal batteries. In a
domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.

There is a risk that disturbances may be caused in other equipment if the product is
used with accessories from other manufacturers, for example field computers,
personal computers or other electronic equipment, non-standard cables or external
batteries.

Precautions:

Use only the equipment and accessories recommended by Leica Geosystems. When
combined with the product, they meet the strict requirements stipulated by the guide­lines and standards. When using computers or other electronic equipment, pay atten­tion to the information about electromagnetic compatibility provided by the manufac­turer.

Disturbances caused by electromagnetic radiation can result in erroneous measure­ments.

Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in
this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that the
product may be disturbed by intense electromagnetic radiation, for example, near
radio transmitters, two-way radios or diesel generators.

Precautions:

Check the plausibility of results obtained under these conditions.

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CAUTION

If the product is operated with connecting cables attached at only one of their two
ends, for example external supply cables, interface cables, the permitted level of elec­tromagnetic radiation may be exceeded and the correct functioning of other products
may be impaired.

Precautions:

While the product is in use, connecting cables, for example product to external battery,
product to computer, must be connected at both ends.

Radios or Digital
Cellular Phones

WARNING

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Use of product with radio or digital cellular phone devices:

Electromagnetic fields can cause disturbances in other equipment, in installations, in
medical devices, for example pacemakers or hearing aids and in aircraft. It can also
affect humans and animals.

Precautions:

Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in
this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that other
equipment can be disturbed or that humans or animals can be affected.

• Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in the vicinity
of filling stations or chemical installations, or in other areas where an explosion
hazard exists.

• Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices near to
medical equipment.

• Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in aircraft.

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1.7 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S.

WARNING

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WARNING

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Labelling Zeno 20

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer­ence in a residential installation.
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 harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Type: Zeno 20 UMTS

Equip. No.: 1234567

Power: 5V / 1.8A

Leica Geosystems AG

Type: Ze no 20 UM TS

Equip. No.: 12345 67
Power : 5V / 1.8 A

Leica G eosys tems AG
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Manufactured: 20X X

Art.No.: 8XXXXX

S.No.: 123456

FCC-ID: RFD-ZENO20G

IC-ID: 3177A-ZENO20G

D.No. : XXXXXXXXXX

ctured: 20XX

CH-9435 Heerbrugg

Manufa

Type: Zeno 20 CDMA

Equip. No.: 1234567
Power : 5V / 1.8 A

Leica Geosystems AG
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Manufactured: 20X X

Art.No.: 8XXXXX
S.No.: 123456

FCC-ID: RFD-Z ENO20G
IC-ID: 3177A-ZENO20G
D.No. : XXXXXXXXXX

Art.No.: 8XXXXX
S.No.: 123456

FCC-ID: RFD-ZENO20C
IC-ID: 3177A-ZENO20C
D.No. : XXXXXXXXXX

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Made in China

009333_002

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

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1.8 ICES-003 Statement, Applicable in Canada

WARNING

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Exposure to radio
frequency (RF)
signals

IC Canadian Compli­ance

This Class (B) digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe (B) est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

The wireless device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured
not to exceed the emission limit for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by
the OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C / Ministry of Health (Canada), Safety Code 6. These
limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and established permitted levels of RF
energy for the general population. These guidelines are based on the safety standards
previously set by international standard bodies. These standards include a substantial
safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and
health.
This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
This device has been shown to be capable of compliance for localised specific absorp­tion rate (SAR) for uncontrolled environment / general public exposure limits specific
in ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement
procedures specified in IEEE Std. 1528-2003.

This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the
antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna
impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list,
having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly
prohibited for use with this device.

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an
antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by
Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, 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 necessary for successful communication.This device
complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause
interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent émetteur radio a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec
les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et
l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans
cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement
interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.Conformément à la réglementation d'Indus­trie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type
et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada.
Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres
utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance
isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'étab­lissement d'une communication satisfaisante.Le présent appareil est conforme aux
CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.L'exploita­tion est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :(1) Ll'appareil ne doit pas produire
de brouillage.

(2) L'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même
si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

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2 Description of the System

2.1 Overview

Zeno 20 General
Description

Zeno 20 Available
Models

The Zeno 20 is a compact, high performance, low weight device with an integrated
high accuracy GNSS, designed for outdoor & fieldwork usage. The Zeno 20 can with­stand severe environmental conditions including vibration, shock, moisture and
temperature variations. The Zeno 20 is suitable for use in harsh environments such as
construction sites, warehouses, military, manufacturing and field service.

009343_001

Model Zeno 20 3.75G

Android

Zeno 20 3.75G
WEH

Zeno 20 CDMA
Android

Zeno 20 CDMA
WEH

Touch screen 

Colour display 

Internal modem W/WWAN-GSM W/WWAN-GSM W/WWAN-

CDMA

Internal
batteries

*1

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W/WWAN­CDMA

MicroSD Card 

Bluetooth 

Wireless LAN

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802.11b/g/n

Wi-Fi 

Operating
System

L1/L2 GNSS

Android 4.2.2 Windows

Embedded
Handheld 6.5
Professional

Android 4.2.2 Windows

Embedded
Handheld 6.5
Professional

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board

FCC etc. (reports)

Model Name Zeno 20 Zeno 20 Zeno 20 Zeno 20

FCC ID RFD-ZENO20G RFD-ZENO20G RFD-ZENO20C RFD-ZENO20C

CE and IC

Model Name ZENO20G ZENO20G ZENO20C ZENO20C

IC Number 3177A-

ZENO20G

*1

One removable battery and one backup battery

3177A­ZENO20G

3177A­ZENO20C

3177A­ZENO20C

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