Trimble NT0003 User Manual

Trimble® CU (Model 3)

User Guide

Part Number 57059010

Version 2.0

November 2010

Contact Information

Trimble Navigation Limited

Geomatics and Engineering Division

5475 Kellenburger Road Dayton, Ohio 45424-1099 USA 800-538-7800 (toll free in USA) +1-937-245-5600 Phone +1-937-233-9004 Fax www.trimble.com

Trimble and the Globe & Triangle logo are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited, registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and other countries. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Trimble Navigation Limited is under license. Microsoft, ActiveSync, Windows Vista, Windows Mobile and Windows are either registered trade mar ks or tr adema rks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Release Notice

This is the November 2010 release of the Trimble CU (Model 3) User Guide, part number 57059010 version

2.0. It applies to the Trimble CU (Model 3) controller.

The following limited warranties give you specific legal rights. You may have others, which vary from state/jurisdiction to state/jurisdiction.

Hardware Limited Warranty

Trimble Navigation Limited warrants that this hardware product (the “Product”) will perform substantially in accordance with published specifications and be substantially free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year starting from the date of delivery. The warranty set forth in this paragraph shall not apply to software products.

Software License, Limited Warranty

This Trimble software product, whether provided as a stand-alone computer software product, built into hardware circuitry as firmware, embedded in flash memory, or stored on magnetic or other media, (the “Software”) is licensed and not sold, and its use is governed by the terms of the relevant End User License Agreement (“EULA”) included with the Software. In the absence of a separate EULA included with the Software providing different limited warranty terms, exclusions and limitations, the following terms and conditions shall apply. Trimble warrants that this Trimble Software product will substantially conform to Trimble’s applicable published specifications for the Software for a period of one (1) year, starting from the date of delivery.

Warranty Remedies

Trimble's sole liability and your exclusive remedy under the warranties set forth above shall be, at Trimble’s option, to repair or replace any Product or Software that fails to conform to such warranty ("Nonconforming Product") or refund the purchase price paid by you for any such Nonconforming Product, upon your return of any Nonconforming Product to Trimble in accordance with Trimble’s standard return material authorization procedures.

Warranty Exclusions and Disclaimer

These warranties shall be applied only in the event and to the extent that (i) the Products and Software are properly and correctly installed, configured, interfaced, maintained, stored, and operated in accordance with Trimble's relevant operator's manual and specifications, and; (ii) the Products and Software are not modified or misused. The preceding warranties shall not apply to, and Trimble shall not be responsible for defects or performance problems resulting from (i) the combination or utilization of the Product or Software with hardware or software products, information, data, systems, interfaces or devices not made, supplied or specified by Trimble; (ii) the operation of the Product or Software under any specification other than, or in addition to, Trimble's standard specifications for its products; (iii) the unauthorized, installation, modification, or use of the Product or Software; (iv) damage caused by accident, lightning or other electrical discharge, fresh or salt water immersion or spray; or (v) normal wear and tear on consumable parts (e.g., batteries). Trimble does not warrant or guarantee the results obtained through the use of the Product.

THE WARRANTIES ABOVE STATE TRIMBLE'S ENTIRE LIABILITY, AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES, RELATING TO PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE PRODUCTS, SOFTWARE, AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION AND MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED

“

AS-IS” AND WITHOUT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND BY EITHER TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED OR ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN ITS CREATION, PRODUCTION, INSTALLATION, OR DISTRIBUTION INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT. THE STATED EXPRESS WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF TRIMBLE ARISING OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, ANY PRODUCTS OR SOFTWARE. SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON DURATION OR THE EXCLUSION OF AN IMPLIED WARRANTY, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPERATION OR FAILURE OF OPERATION OF GPS SATELLITES OR THE AVAILABILITY OF GPS SATELLITE SIGNALS.

Limitation of Liability

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TRIMBLE’S ENTIRE LIABILITY UNDER ANY PROVISION HEREIN SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT OR SOFTWARE LICENSE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL TRIMBLE OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE OR LEGAL THEORY RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THE PRODUCTS, SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION AND MATERIALS, (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS), REGARDLESS WHETHER TRIMBLE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH LOSS AND REGARDLESS OF THE COURSE OF DEALING WHICH DEVELOPS OR HAS DEVELOPED BETWEEN YOU AND TRIMBLE. BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

NOTE: THE ABOVE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVISIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO PRODUCTS OR SOFTWARE PURCHASED IN THE EUROPEAN UNION. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR TRIMBLE DEALER FOR APPLICABLE WARRANTY INFORMATION.

Notices Australia and New Zealand

This product conforms with the regulatory requirements of the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) EMC framework, thus satisfying the requirements for C-Tick Marking and sale within Australia and New Zealand.

Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites app lic a ble s aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.

This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2.0 dBi. Antennas having a higher gain are strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication.

Operation is subject to the following 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.

Trimble CU (Model 3) part number 58055010 contains a Bluetooth device, BTunit03. Certification No.4399ANT0003.

Docking station 58252019 with power supply 78600019 and cable Hirose 6P-PC USB 73840019 (ferrite core cables) are included in the package with the host.

The accessories complies with the FCC/IC regulations, operated with the host. Use of others than the listed cables and accessories could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Europe

This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B device pursuant to European Council Directive 2004/108/EC on EMC, thereby satisfying the requirements for CE Marking and sale within the European Economic Area (EEA). These requirements are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential or commercial environment.

Trimble CU (Model 3) part number 58055010 contains a Bluetooth device that applies to the R&TTED 1999/5/EC and are intended to be used in all European Community member states.

The compliance to the applicable requirements is detailed in the official Declaration of Conformity document, which is filed at Trimble.

For product recycling instructions and more information, please go to www.trimble.com/ev.shtml.

Recycling in Europe: To recycle Trimble WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, products that run on electrical power.), Call +31 497 53 24 30, and ask for the "WEEE Associate". Or, mail a request for recycling instructions to: Trimble Europe BV c/o Menlo Worldwide Logistics Meerheide 45 5521 DZ Eersel, NL

Japan

Trimble CU (Model 3) part number 58055010 contains a radio module with certificate number: 011WWA10005.

USA

Class B Statement – Notice to Users. NOTE: 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 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.

The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.

The antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Trimble CU (Model 3) part number 58055010 contains a Bluetooth device, BTunit03. FCC ID: QKVNT0003.

Docking station 58252019 with power supply 78600019 and cable Hirose 6P-PC USB 73840019 (ferrite core cables) are included in the package with the host.

The accessories complies with the FCC/IC regulations, operated with the host. Use of others than the listed cables and accessories could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Taiwan

Battery Recycling Requirements The product contains a removable Lithium-ion

battery. Taiwanese regulations require that waste batteries are recycled.

Important Information 2

Environmental Information 2.1

NOTICE FOR TRIMBLE'S EUROPEAN UNION CUSTOMERS

Trimble is pleased to announce a new recycling program for our European Union customers. At Trimble, we recognize the importance of minimizing the environmental impacts of our products. We endeavor to meet your needs, not only when you purchase and use our products, but also when you are ready to dispose of them. That is why Trimble is actively pursuing, and will continue to pursue, the expanded use of environmentally friendly materials in all its products, and why we have established a convenient and environmentally friendly recycling program.

As Trimble makes additional recycling facilities available for your use, we will post their locations and contact information to our Recycling Instructions web page.

For product recycling instructions and more information, please go to

www.trimble.com/environment/summary.html

Recycling in Europe: To recycle Trimble WEEE, Call +31 497 53 2430, and ask for the “WEEE Associate”

Mail a request for recycling instructions to:

Trimble Europe BV c/o Menlo Worldwide Logistics Meerheide 45 5521 DZ Eersel, NL

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Declaration of Conformity 3.2

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Content s

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Related Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Technical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Your Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2 Unpacking and Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

What’s in the box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

3 The Trimble CU (Model 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Attaching and Detaching the Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

The Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Control functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Entering Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Entering text using the Input Panel keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Entering text using the Trimble keypad keyboard . . . . . . . . .11

Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Trimble CU (Model 3) AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

AC adaptor safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Turn the Controller On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Turn the Controller Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Suspend Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Restart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Select

Yes to restart the controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Calibrating the touch screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Disabling the touch screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Display light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Setting the time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Data Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Connecting the Controller to an Office Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Transferring data or files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

With Microsoft ActiveSync Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

With Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Bluetooth Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Modifying your Bluetooth Wireless Technology settings. . . . . . . 23

4 Caring for the Trimble CU (Model 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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CHAPTER

Introduction 1

In this chapter:

Q Welcome

Q Related Information

Q Technical Assistance

Q Yo u r C o m men t s

Q Registration

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