The Trimble TSC7 is the latest handheld controller released from Trimble for surveyors to use.
Read the below table to see some of the highlights and specs of the controller.
| Dimensions | 20.9 x 30.2 x 7.0 cm 8.2 x 11.9 x 2.76 inches |
| Screen size | 7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1280 x 800 px landscape |
| Touch screen | Can be used with a stylus, finger or gloved finger (read how to change it here) |
| Weight | 1.42 kg 3.12 lb |
| Protection rating | IP68 (protected from dust / can be submerged 1.5 meters deep in water for 30 minutes) |
| Temperature range | -30°C to 60°C -22°F to 140°F |
| Battery life | 8 hours with typical usage (depending on settings i.e. display settings, mobile connectivity, ambient temperature) |
| Charging time | Full charge in 3.5 hours / fast charge 80% in 1¾ hours |
| Storage | 128 GB with SD card memory expansion up to 512 GB |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Operating system | Windows 10 |
| Camera | Front camera 2 MP Back camera 8 MP |
The full list of specifications and features of the Trimble TSC7 can be seen in the official datasheet.
When was the Trimble TSC7 released?
The Trimble TSC7 was released in April 2018 [source]. When released it did cause a stir with surveyors mainly because it had the largest screen of any handheld controller previously released by Trimble and its competitors.
What is the Trimble TSC7 Used For?
The Trimble TSC7 is used for:
- Operating survey equipment like total stations and scanners remotely.
- Capturing and storing survey data and scan data.
- Allowing a surveyor to work across many different types sites and projects by providing all of the functions necessary within one controller like measuring points and setting out points.
How big is the Trimble TSC7?
The Trimble TSC7 dimensions are 20.9 x 30.2 x 7.0 centimetres or 8.2 x 11.9 x 2.76 inches.
What is the IP rating of the Trimble TSC7?
The IP rating of the Trimble TSC7 is IP68. This means it can handle working for 8 hours while talcum powder was being blown onto it and it can be submerged in water up to 1 meter (3.2 feet) for 2 hours.
Is the Trimble TSC7 Dust Proof?
The Trimble TSC7 is rated IP6x. This means it can be operated for up to 8 hours while talcum powder was blowing on it (IEC060529).
Is the Trimble TSC7 Water Proof?
The Trimble TSC7 is rated IPx8. This means it can handle full immersion in water, up to 1 meter (3,2 feet) for up to 2 hours.
Manuals for the Trimble TSC7
Click the below links to download Trimble documents.
What does TSC stand for?
TSC stands for Trimble Survey Controller.
Trimble has had this naming convention for all of their survey controllers since released. There has so far been the TSC, TSCe, TSC2, TSC3, TSC5 and the TSC7.
