So most of us who live/work in a rainy environment know the struggles with working in the rain with a data collector. There are some models and brands out there that have tried to specifically address this issue with either a rain mode for the screen or a physical "grounded stylus" (Topcon). We have recently switched to Trimble products and picked up the TDC600. Light rain doesn't seem to be a big deal, but medium to heavy rain builds up on the screen and wreaks havoc. Trimble released Customer FAQ's that state there is a physical button that deactivates the screen so the water can be wiped off, but I can't seem to find that function. I'm assuming it includes assigning the command to one of the programmable function keys... but where is the command??
Also, I read on here somewhere that people simply put a plastic bag over the collector. Has anyone else come up with a decent DIY solution?
people simply put a plastic bag over the collector
I sometimes use a shower cap...
You get them free, if you stay at a nice hotel
Haha - I wonder what document that is in?
I'll bet it was written for the TSC7, adapted for the TSC5 and cut-and-paste updated again for the TDC600.
You're right - The TDC600 doesn't have a screen-lock key.
The best way I find to get rid of water is to grab them lightly by the handstrap give them a vigorous shake. Or pan to a blank part of the map where giving it a wipe wont cause issues
BTW it is the arrival of the raindrops that causes the main issues - they get registered as a touch - standing water pretty much only makes the screen hard to read.
If you really have to work in the rain the T100 with stylus may be your best bet.
I ordered 100 smartphone bags for $10 off Amazon for rainy TDC600 days. Used one a couple days ago and it worked flawlessly.
