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Thank you for purchasing the TOPCON Data Collector FC-1000.
For superior product performance, please read this instruction manual carefully and keep it in a convenient place for future reference.

GENERAL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

•Before starting work or operation, be sure to check that the instrument is functioning correctly with normal performance.
•Always make sure instrument is dry before putting it in the soft case. Never store a damp instrument.
•Do not leave the instrument under strong sunlight for a long time. It may cause the instrument to malfunction.

DISPLAY FOR SAFE USE

In order to ensure the safe use of this product, prevent any danger to the operator or others, or damage to property, important warnings 
are placed on the product and inserted in the instruction manual. We recommend that you become familiar with the meaning of these 
Warnings and Cautions before continuing.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

DATA COLLECTOR

• Injury refers to hurt, burn, electric shock, etc.
• Physical damage refers to extensive damage to equipment and structure 

or furnishings.

Display

Meaning

WARNING

Ignoring or disregard of this display may 
lead to the danger of death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Ignoring or disregard of this display may 
lead to personal injury or physical damage.

WARNING

• The short circuit of a battery can cause a fire.

Do not short circuit battery when storing it.

• Battery can cause outbreak of fire.

Do not use any other type of charger other than the one specified.

• Risk of fire or electric shock.

Do not use any power voltage except the one given on manufacturers instructions.

CAUTION

• Do not allow skin or clothing to come into contact with acid from the batter-

ies, if this does occur then wash off with copious amounts of water and seek 

• Do not connect or disconnect equipment with wet hands, you are at risk of 

electric shocks if you do!

• Do not touch the charger, AC-DC converter or heating part of the instrument 

for a long period while charging the battery. 
There is a risk of low-temperature burn.

Exceptions from Responsibility

1

The user of this product is expected to follow all operating instructions and make periodic checks of the product’s performance.

2

The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for results of a faulty or intentional usage or misuse including any direct, indirect, consequential damage, and loss of profits.

3

The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for consequential damage, and loss of profits by any disaster, (an earthquake, storms, floods etc.), fire, accident, or an act of a third party and/or a usage in other than usual conditions.

4

The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for any damage, and loss of profits due to a change of data, loss of data, an interruption of business etc., caused by using the product or an unusable product.

5

The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for any damage, and loss of profits caused by usage other than explained in the user manual.

6

The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for damage caused by wrong movement, or action due to connecting with other products.

NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS

SAFETY CAUTIONS

WARNING

• There is a risk of fire, electric shock or physical harm if you attempt to disas-

semble or repair the instrument yourself.

This is only to be carried out by TOPCON or an authorized dealer, only!

• May ignite explosively.

Never use an instrument near flammable gas, liquid matter, and do not use in a coal mine.

• High temperature may cause fire.

Do not cover the charger while it is charging.

• Risk of fire or electric shock.

Do not use a wet battery or charger.

• Battery can cause explosion or injury.

Do not dispose in fire or heat.

• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL certified power supply cord set, 

cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum No.18 AWG copper, one end is pro-
vided with a moulded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA 
cofiguration), and the other end is provided with a moulded-on female connec-
tor body (with a specified IEC non-industrial type configuration).

FC-1000

Function key

Power key

Hook for neckstrap 

Microphone

Speaker

Battery cover

Hard reset switch

Inside the cover

Hook for handstrap

AC adapter, external 
battery Connector

RUN Charge LED

Serial COM2
(Total Station)

Serial
COM1

USB Connector
(TYPE A)

CF slot

CF slot cover

Screw

To tighten or loosen the 
screw, use a coin.

CF card

CF card eject button

To eject the CF card, press the button.

Handstrap

Screw

To tighten or loosen the 
screw, use a coin.

Display and Touch screen

Hook for handstrap

Hook for tripod

CONNECTORS

Serial COM1

No.1

DCD

(IN)

No.2

RXD

(IN)

No.3

TXD

(OUT)

No.4

DTR

(OUT)

No.5

GND

No.6

DSR

(IN)

No.7

RTS

(OUT)

No.8

CTS

(IN)

No.9

RI

(IN)

No.1

GND

No.2

CTS

(IN)

No.3

TXD

(OUT)

No.4

RXD

(IN)

No.5

RTS

(OUT)

No.6

VDD

(IN)

Serial COM2

(Total Station)

USB Connector (Type A)

No.1

VDD

No.2

V-

No.3

V+

No.4

GND

FC-1000

Enter key

Escape key

Cursor keys

TAB key

1 FC-1000 Instrument .................... 1set
2 BT-59Q Battery .......................... 2pcs.
3 Battery charger BC-29 ................ 1pc. 
4 AC-DC converter AD-9B*

1)

...... 1pc.

5 Instruction manual ...................... 1vol.
6 Handstrap .................................... 1pc.
7 Neckstrap .................................... 1pc.
8 Soft case ...................................... 1pc.
9 Stylus pen.................................... 1pc.
10 Stylus pen holder......................... 1pc.
11 Display protection sheet.............. 3pcs.
12 Interface cable A-21.................... 1pc. 
13 End user license agreement......... 1pc.

STANDARD PACKAGE COMPONENTS

Upon opening, make sure that all the followings are included.

American model

1 FC-1000 Instrument.................... 1set
2 BT-59Q Battery .......................... 2pcs.
3 Battery charger BC-29 ................ 1pc.
4 AC-DC converter AD-7C*

1)

...... 1pc.

5 Instruction manual ...................... 1vol.
6 Handstrap .................................... 1pc.
7 Neckstrap .................................... 1pc.
8 Soft case...................................... 1pc.
9 Stylus pen.................................... 1pc.
10 Stylus pen holder ........................ 1pc.
11 Display protection sheet.............. 3pcs.
12 End user license agreement......... 1pc.

European model

*

1)

AD-9B is for AC 120V use, AD-7C is for AC 230V use.

2)

Components are different by the markets.

Shortcut Keys

Display Contrast

Press

[Func]+[

or 

[Func]+[

]

Front Light 

ON/OFF

[Func]+[ . ]

Ctrl Key

[Func]+[S.P]

Soft Reset

[Shift]

+

[Func]

+

[ESC]

Windows Start 

Menu

[Func]+[ / ]

Shortcut 

Commands

Press  [Alt]

+

Tap on an item

is the same as a 
right click on a 
mouse. A menu is 
displayed contain-
ing commands spe-
cific to the item.

Windows CE 

Task Manager

Press  [Alt]

+

[TAB]

to switch to 
another active pro-
gram or to END 
Task on 
running pro-
gram(s).

Stylus pen holder

Stylus pen

About Stylus Pen Holder

Stick the stylus pen holder and hold a stylus pen as shown below.
When sticking the holder, wipe the attachment surface of the instrument
finely.

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