Zebra TC51 User Manual

SPECIFICATION SHEET

TC51/ TC56 TOUCH COMPUTER

TC51 and TC56 Touch Computer

BEAUTY, BRAWN AND BRAINS 
EVERYTHING YOUR WORKERS WANT, WITH EVERYTHING YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS

Today’s workers want a device that is every bit as contemporary and easy to use as the smartphone they use every day.
You need a device that will last for years, built for all-day every day enterprise use, with all the features you need to enable
your workers to achieve peak productivity and keep your data secure. Now you can have it all with the TC51 and TC56
Touch Computers from Zebra. No more compromising device design for enterprise functionality — or enterprise functionality
for device design. Built for the new business world, you get an industrial design that looks and feels like the most popular
pocketable consumer-style smartphones to meet worker expectations, along with the durability, enterprise-class features,
power, security and manageability your business requires. And with many unique Zebra-only features, you get a touch
computer that is truly in a class of its own. The TC51 and TC56 — the next evolution in enterprise touch computing.

Active Edge™ Touch Zone for
One-touch Access to the Features
Your Workers Use the Most

Create unique dedicated keys on either
side of the display for one-touch access to
the most frequently used device features
and applications, from the scanner, camera
and line-of-business applications to
telephony features such as push-to-talk
and text messaging.

Maximum Display Size with
Advanced Technology

The 5 in. display oers plenty of real estate
for graphics-intensive intuitive applications.
This capacitive touch panel gives your
workers easy, familiar and flexible multi­touch operation that works even when wet,
with a gloved finger or a stylus. And with
best-in-class outdoor readability, the screen

is easy to read, even in bright sunlight.

The Ultimate Scanning Performance

With our advanced scanning technology
and PRZM Intelligent Imaging, your
workers get lightning fast capture of
1D and 2D barcodes, even if they are
damaged, dirty and poorly printed — or
displayed on a screen. An extraordinary
working range plus a wide field of view
increases application flexibility — workers
can scan barcodes nearer and farther
away. And omnidirectional scanning
delivers true point and shoot — there is no
need to ever align barcode and scanner.

Automatically Capture and
Process Entire Documents

With SimulScan Document Capture, a
Mobility DNA ingredient, your workers
can simultaneously capture barcodes, text
fields, phone numbers, images, signatures
and even check boxes in the time it takes
to press a button, improving invoicing and

order speed and more.

Ultra-high Resolution Photos

The 13 MP camera allows workers to easily
document proof-of-condition, proof-of­delivery, proof-of-service and much more.

The Processing Power to Do It All

The blazing 1.8 GHz hexa-core 64-bit
processor can run everything your
workers need to take care of business,
from multiple graphics-intensive line­of-business apps to PBX deskphone
functionalit y. You get better per formance
and better power consumption — while the
processor uses up to 15% less power, apps
run up to 5 times faster. And with support
for Marshmallow and future versions of
Android, you get superior investment

protection.

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Rugged and Ready for Business

While the TC51 and TC56 look like a
smartphone, your workers can drop it in
water or onto concrete, use it in dusty
areas and more — and still expect reliable
operation. The unibody design provides
extra impact protection for the sensitive
electronics. And the Corning Gorilla Glass
touch panel and imager window bring
maximum scratch- and shatter-proofing to
two of the most vulnerable device features.

PowerPrecision+ Battery for Best­in-class Power and Manageability

Your workers depend on their mobile
devices nearly ever y minute of the workday.
This user replaceable battery delivers up to
an impressive 14 hours of power,2 ensuring
that workers have plenty of power for
the longest shif t and devices are always
available. A wealth of easily accessible
battery metrics make it easier than ever
to identify, remove and replace aging
batteries. And with Warm Swap mode, it lets
users change the battery without having to
power down the device or close open apps.

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TC51/ TC56 TOUCH COMPUTER

Unsurpassed Security with Zebra’s
Mobility Extensions (Mx)

Mx is a series of features that make Android a more robust
enterprise class operating system. Another Mobility DNA
ingredient, Mx is pre-installed on every TC51/TC56 device
and is simple to deploy, allowing you to easily create the
most secure, purpose-built, enterprise class Android device.
With Android and Mx, you can prevent unauthorized users
from accessing the device, as well as the installation and
opening of unauthorized apps. Additional device controls
prevent configuration errors that can take the device oine
and erode worker productivity. The ability to actively detect
vulnerabilities and automatically execute the right corrective
action helps prevent data leaks and more.

Multiple Configurations to
Meet Dierent Business Needs

Standard Configuration devices come with Google
Mobile Services (GMS). GMS provides integrated Google
applications such as Gmail and Google Maps. Professional
Configuration devices ship without GMS, promoting
greater privacy and securit y of personal information. Both
configurations are based on Android Open Source (AOSP).

Get More Value out of your Devices with Mobility DNA

Every strand of your mobility platform is simpler with Zebra’s
Mobility DNA . That’s because right from the start, you have
the industry’s most comprehensive suite of mobility must­haves to accelerate your solution. More o-the shelf end­user apps, more robust administration utilities and easier

app development. Purpose built for enterprise, Mobility
DNA makes ease, confidence and value intrinsic to your
investment and our full line of Android mobile computers.

The Highest Quality Voice in its Class
for Crystal Clear Voice Calls

Speakers that deliver four times the loudness of popular
smartphones and noise-cancellation technology ensure that
callers on both ends of every call can hear every word —
regardless of the volume of background noise.

The Fastest, Most Dependable Wireless
Connections Inside and Outside the Four Walls

The Wi-Fi enabled TC51 supports the fastest Wi-Fi
connections with the most robust roaming support. The
Wi-Fi and 4G LTE cellular-enabled TC56 keeps workers
connected no matter where they are — in your facility or
out in the field.

A Complete Suite of Enterprise Accessories

A trigger handle and a variety of holsters make it easy
to use the TC51 and TC56 in just about any workflow.
Backroom management is easier with the ShareCradle that
can charge it all — device and batteries, plus convenient
multi-slot chargers. With an Ethernet connection option
available for ShareCradles, syncing data with backend
applications is easy. And vehicle cradles are ideal for
delivery drivers and technicians out in the field.

THE TC51 AND TC56  THE NEXT GENERATION IN

ENTERPRISE TOUCH COMPUTING.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.ZEBRA.COM/TC5X OR ACCESS OUR

GLOBAL CONTACT DIRECTORY AT WWW.ZEBRA.COM/CONTACT

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TC51/ TC56 TOUCH COMPUTER

TC51/TC56 Specifications

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Dimensions 6.1 in. L x 2.9 in. W x 0.73 in. H

Weight 8.8 oz./249 g

Display 5.0 in. High Definit ion (1280 x 720); exceptionally

Imager Window Corning Gorilla Glass

Touchpanel Dual mode capaci tive touch with stylus or bare

Backlight LED backlight

Power Rechargeable Li-Ion, Power Precision +

Expansion Slot User accessible MicroSD up to 32GB SDHC and up

SIM 1 Nano SIM slot (TC56 only)

Network Connections USB-C

Notification Audible tone; multi-color LEDs; vibration

Keypad On-screen keypad and enterprise keyboard

Voice and Audio Two microphones with noise cancellation; vibrate

Buttons Programmable back button; dual dedicated scan

155 mm L x 75.5 mm W x 18.6 mm H

bright, outdoor viewable; optically bonded to
touch panel

or gloved fingertip input (conductive stylus sold
separately); Corning Gorilla Glass

Standard Capacity, 4300 mAh typical/
4030 mAh minimum; improved battery technology
for longer cycle times and real-time visibility into
batte ry metrics for better batter y management; fast
USB charging (500mA)

to 128 GB SDXC

alert; speaker; Bluetooth wireless headset support;
High quality speaker phone; PTT headset support;
cellular circuit switch voice; HD Voice

buttons; dedicated push-to-talk button

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

CPU Snapdragon 650 64-bit hexa-core 1.8GHz ARM

Operating System Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Zebra’s

Memory Standa rd: 2GB RAM/ 16GB Flash

Cortex A72, powe r optimization

Mobility Extensions (Mx) (pre-installed on
both AOS P and GMS options)

Optional: 4GB R AM/32GB Flash

USER ENVIRONMENT

Operating
Temperature

Storage Temperature -40°F to 158°F/-40°C to 70°C

Humidity 5% to 85% non-condensing

Drop Specifications Multiple 4 ft./1.2 m to tile over concrete over

Tumble Specification 500 1.6 ft./0.5 m tumbl es, meets or exceeds IEC

Sealing IP67 and IP65 per applicable IEC sealing

Vibration 4 g’s PK Sine (5 Hz to 2 kHz); 0.04 g 2/Hz Random

-4° F to 122°F/-20°C to 50°C
(RH 5% to 95% N on-condensing)

-10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F)
Multiple 6ft . drops with the rugged boot accessory
per MIL STD 810 G

tumble specification

specifications

(20 Hz to 2 kHz); 60 minute duration per axis, 3 axis

USER ENVIRONMENT CONTINUED

Thermal Shock -40° F to 1 58° F/-40 ° C to 70° C rapid transition

Electrostatic
Discharge (ESD)

+/-15k v Air; +/-10k v contact ; +/-10kv charge body

INTERACTIVE SENSOR TECHNOLOGY IST

Light Sensor Automatically adjusts display backlight brightness

Motion Sensor 3-axis Gyro; 3-axis accelerometer

Proximity Sensor Automatically detects when the user places the

handset against head during a phone call to disable
display output and touch in put

DATA CAPTURE

Scanning SE4710 imager (1D and 2D) with ex traordinary range:

Camera Rear — 13 MP autofocus; f /2.4 aperture; rear camera

NFC ISO 14443 Type A and B; F; FeliCa and ISO 15693

Scan range – Code 39 barcode:

20 Mil: 1.8 in. to 32.0 in. /4.5 cm to 81.3 cm
3 Mil: 3.1 in. to 5.6 in./ 7.9 cm to 14.2 cm

flash LED generates balanced white light; supports
Torch mode

cards; P2P mode and C ard Emulation via UICC
and Hos t

WIRELESS WAN DATA AND VOICE COMMUNICATIONS TC56 ONLY

Radio Frequency
Band

GPS TC56 o nly: Integrated; Autonomous; A ssisted GPS

Worldwide:

LTE: 700,800/900/1800/2100/2600 (FDD
28,20,8,3,1,7); UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+: 850/900/
AWS/1900/2100; GSM/GPRS/EDGE:
850/900/1800/1900

Americas:

LTE: 700/850/1900/AWS, (FDD 13,12,17,5,2,4);
UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+: 850, 900, AWS, 1900, 2100
GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900; CDMA:
850,1900 (BC0, BC1)

(A- GPS); Navstar; GLON ASS; BeiDou

WIRELESS LAN

Radio IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/d /h/i/r; W i-Fi™ certified; IPv4,

Data Rates 5GHz: 802.11a/n/ac — up to 866.7 Mbps

Operating Channels Channel 1-13 (2412-2472 M Hz); Chan 36-165

Security and
Encryption

Certifications WFA (802.11n, WMM-PS); DTS 3; WPS; Miracast

Fast Roam PMKID caching; C isco CCKM; 802.11r; OKC

IPv6; 2X2 MIMO

2.4GHz: 802.11b/g/n — up to 144 Mbps

(5180-5825 MHz)
Channel Bandwi dth: 20, 40, 80 MHz
Actual operating channels/ frequencies and

bandwidths depend on regulatory rules and
certification agency

WEP (40 or 104 bit); WPA/ WPA2 Personal (TKIP,
and AES); WPA/ WPA2 Enterprise (TKIP and AE S)
— EAP-TTLS (PAP, MSCHAP, MSCHAPv2), EAP-TLS,
PEAPv0-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1-EAP-GTC3, EAP Fast3
and LEAP

WIRELESS PAN

Bluetooth Class 2, Bluetoot h v4.1 (Bluetoot h® Smart technology);

Bluetooth Wideband support HFP v1.6; Bluetooth
v4.1 Low Energy (LE)

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TC51/ TC56 TOUCH COMPUTER

TC51/TC56 Specifications (continued)

ADDITIONAL MOBILITY DNA SOLUTIONS

Mobility DNA solutions help you get more value out of our mobile

computers by adding functionality as well as simplifying deployment
and management of our mobile devices. For more information on these
Zebra-only features, please visit www.zebra.com/mobilitydna

AppGallery

EMDK

Enterprise Browser

Enterprise

Home Screen

Mobility DNA is available on Android only. Features may vary by mod el and a
Support Contract may b e required. To lear n what solutions are
supported, please visi t: https://developer.zebra.com/mobilitydna

SimulScan

StageNow

SwipeAssist

WARRANTY

Subject to the ter ms of Zebra’s hardware warranty sta tement, the TC51/56Series
is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 1 (one)
year from the date of shipment . For complete wa rranty statement, please visit:

www.zebra.com/warranty

RECOMMENDED SERVICES

Zebra OneCare; Managed Device Service

1. Requires the purchase of a Zebra OneCare Service contract.

2. Based on typical user profiles.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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