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Trimble TDC6

Effortless flexibility.

The Trimble® TDC6 data collector is a powerful, versatile and cost-effective field data collection solution for surveying and mapping professionals. Use the TDC6 standalone as a GIS data collector, paired with a GNSS receiver or as an onboard total station controller.

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Benefits and performance

The TDC6 is an advanced, rugged, and highly portable solution for ultra-productive surveying and GIS field data collection workflows.

Productive workflows

Supports powerful Trimble Access and Trimble TerraFlex® field software workflows as well as third-party applications, including Esri® ArcGIS® Field Maps.

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Cost-effective

The high-performance TDC6 offers reliable Trimble quality in an economical solution to suit your budget and workflow.

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287 g/10 oz

Lightweight, slim form factor

Android 12 OS

Secure and upgradeable

Worldwide 5G

Integrated cellular data

Features and capabilities

Built for any project
Flexible workflows

Built for any project

Choose to use the TDC6 as a standalone GIS data collector, with a GNSS receiver or as an onboard total station controller for productive days in the field.

Security and longevity
Peace of mind

Security and longevity

The ability to upgrade to future operating system versions enables user continuity and peace of mind with the latest Android security features.

Field-to-office connectivity
Stay connected

Field-to-office connectivity

Stay connected and move your data between field and office at lightning speeds with on-board Wi-Fi and 5G capabilities.

Work hard for longer
Built to last

Work hard for longer

TDC6 excels in the toughest conditions with its military-grade build and unique design, and features a hot-swappable battery for long days on the job site.

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Industries and applications

The future of your work.

Trimble facilitates high quality, productive workflows and data exchange, driving value for a global, diverse user base.

Industries

Discover how Trimble can help you solve your industry's most complex challenges and uncover opportunities to work smarter.

Applications

Trimble transforms data into real-world intelligence using the most progressive, reliable and accurate precision technology to meet needs of varied applications.

Product Summary

Trimble TDC6

Professional, high-performance data capture.

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Specifications

  • 287 g/10 oz

    Lightweight, slim form factor

  • Android 12 OS

    Secure and upgradeable

  • Worldwide 5G

    Integrated cellular data

  • 9 hour battery life

    Easy battery hot-swapping

  • 6.3 inch screen

    Sunlight readable display

  • IP67/MIL-STD-810G

    Rugged and durable

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Trimble TSC7Trimble TSC7Windows 1017.8 cm/7"Multi-touchIntel Apollo Lake-N4200, 64-bit quad-core8 GB64 GBIP67Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4GFront and Rear2-4 mYesIntegrated u-blox NEO-M8N, L1, GPS/GLONASS/BeiDouTrimble Access
Trimble TSC5Trimble TSC5Android 1112.7 cm/5.0”Multi-touchQualcomm® SDA660 (2.2 GHz)4 GB64 GBIP65Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 5GRear 5-10 mYesIntegrated Sierra Wireless EM7565; L1 C/A, GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo/QZSSTrimble Access
Trimble TCU5Trimble TCU5Android 7.1.112.7 cm/5.0”Multi-touch800 MHz2 GB16 GBIP65via Wi-FiNoNoTrimble Access
Trimble TDC6Trimble TDC6Android 1216 cm/6.3"Multi-touch2.7 GHz6 GB64 GBIP67Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 5GFront and Rear2-4 mYesGPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSSTrimble TerraFlex, Access, Penmap for Android, Esri Field Maps
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Trimble T100Trimble T100Windows 1125.6 cm/10.1"Multi-touchIntel i516 GB512 GBIP654G LTERear<10 mYesBeidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS L1 C/A, QZSSTrimble Access, Trimble Perspective, Trimble TerraFlex
Trimble T10xTrimble T10xWindows 11256 mm/10.1"Multi-touchIntel Core i732 GB1TBIP65Bluetooth, Wi-FiRear2-4 mBeidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS L1 C/A, QZSSTrimble Perspective, Trimble Access
Trimble T7Trimble T7Windows 1017.8 cm/7"Multi-touchIntel Apollo Lake8 GB128 GBIP65/IP684G LTEFront and Rear2-4 mYesIntegrated u-blox NEO-M8N, L1, GPS/GLONASS/BeiDouTrimble Access, Trimble TerraFlex

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Works with...

Trimble TerraFlex
Field software

Trimble TerraFlex

Cloud-based solution for streamlined field data capture.
Trimble Access
Field software

Trimble Access

Complete surveying solution for digital workflows.
Trimble Penmap
Field software

Trimble Penmap

Simple survey and GIS data collection.
GNSS systems
Hardware

GNSS systems

Integrated and modular GNSS systems for surveying and mapping.

Total stations
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Total stations

Scanning, robotic, Autolock® and mechanical total stations.

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Augmented reality

Trimble SiteVision

Outdoor and indoor augmented reality (AR) system.

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