Trimble TSC5

Trimble TSC5

Every Day Extraordinary.

Introducing the TSC5 Controller

The Trimble® TSC5 controller is an Android-based survey controller featuring a five-inch screen and full keyboard—ensuring fast, efficient operation, even while wearing gloves. Rugged yet lightweight, with all-day battery power, the TSC5 is easy to carry and easy to use. Combined with Trimble Access™ software to do precise field data collection, the TSC5 offers the ideal blend of high performance and reliability you expect from Trimble.

High-value productivity for the jobs surveyors tackle every day

Designed as a workhorse for practical, everyday tasks

Bright, anti-glare, 5-inch touchscreen for finger, stylus, or glove helps you get more done in sunlight or low light conditions.

Rugged yet lightweight, with all-day battery power

Long lasting battery, backed by the Li-35 removable battery option, enables you to power through the whole day.

Ideal blend of high performance and reliability

Supports compatible external Trimble GNSS receivers, such as the Trimble R12i and Trimble R12, for high‑accuracy positioning requirements.

Dependable, modern, sixth‑generation survey controller

Optimized to run the latest Trimble Access field software for streamlined survey workflows.

Trimble TSC5 features at a glance

5-inch touchscreen

5-inch multi-touch screen for finger, stylus or glove and bright, anti-glare display that helps you get more done in sunlight and low light conditions.

Google Mobile Services

Google Mobile Services certified with access to Google Play™ store apps

Backlit alphanumeric keypad

Backlit alphanumeric keypad for effortless data entry, even in tough conditions.

Connectability for efficient data collection

Worldwide WWAN with hot spot capability, AT&T and Verizon certified.

Android™ 10 operating system

Optimized for Trimble Access 2021 field software

12 programmable function keys and Shift & AGr key combinations

12 physical function keys, plus additional Shift & AGr key combinations provide even more options to speed up common workflows.

Key Specifications

Camera

High resolution 13 MP

Trimble GNSS compatible

Supports external Trimble GNSS

Empower module

Empower module compatible for additional functionality

Fast processing

Fast and powerful 2.2 GHz processor

More storage

4 GB memory and 64 GB storage

Configurable battery options

Internal battery life almost doubled when backed with optional Li-35 (rechargeable battery pack)

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	Trimble TSC7	Trimble TSC5	Trimble TSC3	Trimble TCU5	Trimble TDC600
Operating System	Windows 10	Android 10	Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5	Android 7.1.1	Android 10
Screen Size	17.8 cm / 7.0"	12.7 cm / 5.0”	10.7 cm / 4.2"	12.7 cm/5.0"	15.2 cm / 6"
Screen Type	Color multi-touch	Color multi-touch	Color touch screen	Multi-touch	Color multi-touch
Internal GPS with SBAS	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	--
Processor	Intel Apollo Lake-N4200, 64-bit quad-core	Qualcomm® SDA660 (2.2 GHz)	800 MHz	800 MHz	2.2 GHz
Memory	8 GB RAM	4 GB	256 MB RAM	2 GB RAM	4 GB
Data Storage	128 GB	64 GB	8 GB	16 GB	64 GB
Internet Connection	Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4G Modem	Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4G	3.0G GSM	via Wi-Fi	--
Camera	Front and Rear	Rear	Yes	No	--
Used With	Trimble Access	Trimble Access	Trimble Access	Trimble Access	TerraFlex, Penmap for Android, Esri Field Maps, Access
GNSS Accuracy	--	--	--	--	1.5 m
Satellites	--	--	--	--	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, SBAS
Environmental	--	--	--	--	IP67