TSC7 OS-B23-T Update & Reload Instructions

TSC7 OS-B23-T Update & Reload Instructions

TRIMBLE RANGER 7 DATA COLLECTOR AND TRIMBLE TSC7 CONTROLLER: INSTRUCTIONS FOR UPDATING THE TRIMBLE OPERATING SYSTEM

This support note provides guidance and instructions on updating or reinstalling the latest released Trimble® operating system on a Trimble Ranger® 7 data collector or Trimble TSC7 controller, using a formatted USB drive.

The Trimble operating system includes the standard Microsoft® Windows® 10 Professional OS (including the latest Microsoft Security Updates available at the time of the Trimble OS release), plus additional components which makes the Trimble OS build unique to any other Windows 10 OS image. The additional components include:

  1. Drivers required for proper operation of hardware components integrated with the Ranger 7 data collector / TSC7 controller.
  2. Apps provided by Trimble for using the built in keyboard, touch panel, and SDK.
  3. EMPOWER module components.
Note that a standard off-the-shelf Microsoft OS image does not include the specific drivers or apps required for Trimble hardware. For more information on updating various components on a Ranger 7 / TSC7 device, and to determine if you need to update the Trimble OS, see:

For detailed information on the current and previous Trimble OS releases, including release dates, Microsoft updates included with each release, versions of driver and software utilities that were included with each OS release, and instructions on how to determine which version is installed on your Ranger 7 / TSC7 device, see SprtNote_Ranger7-TSC7_OS_BIOS_EC_Driver_AppsHistory_Eng 

After the OS update: 
  1. It is strongly recommended that you check for new Microsoft security updates using the standard Microsoft update procedure, as the Trimble OS may not have the latest Microsoft updates integrated in the installer. For more information on installing Windows 10 security updates, go to: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027667/windows-10-update
  2. If you have created your own custom EMPOWER module, you must install your custom Module Support Package and other supporting software your module may require.
NOTE: An alternative to installing the full Trimble OS image is to use an installer containing the Trimble drivers and EMPOWER module applications. This can be a quicker method to update, especially if you are already up to date with Microsoft security updates. This method will not erase any data or applications. For more information, see:

Affected Units
This support note applies to all Trimble Ranger 7 and TSC7 devices.

Instructions for Creating a USB Drive for Installing the Trimble Operating System
CAUTION – Reinstalling the Trimble operating system will erase all software installed on the device, and all data stored on the internal storage on the device. Backup all personal data before starting this process. 
  1. Use a USB drive which has a memory capacity of 32GB or less. It is best to choose a well-known brand.
  2. Use a USB 2.0 flash drive if you are inserting directly into the Ranger 7 / TSC7 device; if you use a USB 3.0 flash drive, you may get an error message. To resolve this, connect the Ranger 7 / TSC7 device to a desktop hub and insert the USB 3.0 flash drive into the hub; this converts it to USB 2.0.
To create a bootable USB drive for the Trimble OS image installation:
1. Check the USB Format type and ensure it is formatted as FAT32. In Windows Explorer, locate your USB drive and right click on it, then choose Properties. Make sure that is says FAT32 next to the File System as shown below: 

2. If it does not show FAT32, you will need to format the USB drive.
CAUTION – Formatting the USB drive will erase everything stored on it, so make sure you back up all data on the drive. 
For detailed formatting instructions, go to https://www.wikihow.com/Format-FAT32
 a. In Windows Explorer, right click the USB drive and select Format; the following window opens: 

b. Select FAT32 from the File System menu. 
c. Clear the Quick Format checkbox if the USB drive has been performing poorly, for example running slowly or displaying error messages. This will perform a full format and repairs any problems with the USB drive. A full format can take approximately 20 minutes.
d. Change the Volume label if desired; this is the name that appears when the drive is connected to a device.
e. Click Start to begin the format process. You will be prompted to confirm you want to delete everything on the drive.
f. When formatting is completed, the following message displays: 


Instructions for Downloading and Updating the Ranger 7 / TSC7 Trimble Operating System
1. Download the latest Trimble Operating System installer from: d2kmytid4j1mcb.cloudfront.net/B25-T.zip
Note that this file is > 9GB, so it is recommended that you are connected to a fast network and download over Ethernet, not Wi-Fi, or the download may take many more hours.
2. Extract the files to your office computer. 
3. Copy the extracted files into the root directory of the USB key as shown below:

4. Insert the USB drive into the Ranger 7 / TSC7 device.
5. Make sure the Ranger 7 / TSC7 device is connected to mains power and has power supplied, and make sure it is turned off.
6. Turn on the Ranger 7 / TSC7 device. When the Trimble logo appears, press and hold the Fn key and repeatedly press F1 (i.e. F7) until you see this screen:

7. Using the directional arrows on the keypad, navigate to highlight your USB drive from the boot options (which will show something similar to UEFI: Your USB Key Name, Partition x). 

8. Press the Enter key. The installation automatically starts.
9. The installation will take approximately 10 minutes to complete, then the Ranger 7 / TSC7 device will shut down and you can remove your USB drive.
10. On the first boot, it will take a few minutes to prepare the device since it is now in the factory default state. When the Ranger 7 / TSC7 device has finished booting up, you are prompted to select your language, region, and keyboard layout, and accept the Windows 10 License Agreement. You can then set your Login and Password and finish choosing your settings.
11. Once logged in, you can install any Trimble, third party, or custom software. 

More Information
Contact your Trimble Regional Sales Manager or local Trimble Distribution Partner for more information.