User's Guide
● Enable and Disable connected modules
● Launch utilities to configure your module(s)
● Configure and launch applications associated with your modules
● Check for and and install module firmware updates
Turn on the device and start the EMPOWER Hub. From the Home screen, swipe up to open the Apps
screen. Tap on the EMPOWER Hub icon to open the app.
For more information, refer to the module documentation available here:
www.trimble.com/empowermodules.
TIP – To save battery power, turn off EMPOWER modules if you will not be using them for a
prolonged period.
Disabling and enabling modules in the EMPOWER Hub
Refer to the module documentation available here: www.trimble.com/empowermodules
Using the shoulder sling
There are several ways to attach the shoulder sling to the Ranger 5 / TSC5 controller:
● If you have a handstrap attached to the device (see Attaching the handstrap), clip the
shoulder sling onto the handstrap buckles.
● If you do not have a handstrap attached to the device, attach the shoulder sling standalone
connector straps to the handstrap slots on the device, and clip the shoulder sling to the
connector straps.
● You can attach the shoulder sling to the handstrap slots/shoulder sling connector straps on
either side of the device, according to your preference.
● You can attach a shoulder sling to the top or bottom handstrap slots, or use two shoulder
slings and attach them crosswise to the device to create a harness.
Using the desktop hub
The optional desktop hub accessory provides a convenient way to use your Ranger 5 / TSC5 in an
office. The desktop hub connects to the device with a USB cable and includes::
● One display port, which supports a single 2K monitor (up to 2560 x 1600 x 30 fps)
● One DVI-I and one HDMI port, which support dual monitors (up to 2048 x 1152 x 60 fps)
● One Gigabit Ethernet port for wired access at ultra-fast speeds
● Three USB 3.0 SuperSpeed ports for the latest peripherals, including mouse and keyboard
● One USB 3.0 powered port for fast device charging
● One Audio In/Out port for microphones, speakers, and earphones
● An integrated lock slot which accommodates security locks to safeguard equipment
To use external monitors, drivers are required; the Ranger 5 / TSC5 controller downloads the drivers
when it is first connected to the desktop hub (this may take a few minutes). Once the drivers are
downloaded, the Ranger 5 / TSC5 controller will use the drivers every time the hub is connected.
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