User's Guide
If your Ranger 5 / TSC5 is mobile broadband enabled, the IMEI number will be printed on the serial
number label under the battery.
Alternatively, to check the IMEI number in the operating system:
1. Open the Settings app .
2. Tap System, then tap About tablet.
3. Tap Status / IMEI information.
If you cannot find the IMEI number for your device, or you do not have the device with you, contact
your reseller.
Airplane mode
If you are travelling on an airplane, or don’t need to use wireless functions on the Ranger 5 / TSC5
for a while, use Airplane mode to turn off all wireless radios with transmitting features built into the
Ranger 5 / TSC5, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Cellular, or GNSS, as well as any wireless radios
connected to the Ranger 5 / TSC5 such as EMPOWER modules.
To turn Airplane mode on or off:
● Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open Quick Settings (see The Android
interface for more information about Quick Settings).
● Tap Airplane mode to turn it on .
● If it is on, tap to turn it off .
● On the keypad, use the Airplane mode key = Fn key (lower left corner) and 6 on the numeric
keypad.
Chapter 5: Working with GNSS
The Ranger 5 / TSC5 has a built in 10 m accuracy GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receiver
module, and an integrated antenna with automatic SBAS corrections. The integrated receiver
supports SBAS satellites under normal conditions.
The Controller supports most of the Trimble GNSS receivers, including the submeter Trimble EM100
GNSS EMPOWER module. Refer to the documentation for the Trimble receiver you want to use, and
check the specifications and connection options. If you want to connect via Bluetooth make sure
your receiver is capable of using a Bluetooth PIN; older receivers may not connect due to the
security expectations of the Android operating system.
You cannot use an external antenna with the Controller's integrated GNSS receiver. For advanced
GNSS setups, use a survey grade receiver, or the Trimble EM100 GNSS EMPOWER module; refer to
the Trimble EMPOWER module user documentation for more information. With a GNSS L1/L-band
GNSS module you can receive GNSS positions with submeter accuracy.
You cannot post-process GNSS data from the internal receiver. If you want raw GNSS data for
post-processing, use an external GNSS receiver or the EM100 GNSS EMPOWER module; refer to the
Trimble EMPOWER module user documentation for more information.
Using the GNSS status application
The …. app allows for more granular configuration settings of the GNSS receiver. If required, you can
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