RC10 Remote Control: Pairing and Key Functions
Overview
The RC10 Remote Control connects to the iCON iCS via Bluetooth and allows you to trigger measurements and control the instrument without returning to the tablet. This article covers pairing, key functions, and LED behavior.
Turning On and Off
- Turn on: Press and hold the ON/OFF key for 0.5 seconds.
- Turn off: Press and hold the ON/OFF key for 2 seconds.
- Bluetooth is always enabled on start-up and will attempt to reconnect automatically.
Pairing / Resetting Bluetooth
If the RC10 is not connecting or you need to pair it with a different instrument:
- Press and hold the ON/OFF key for more than 7.5 seconds to erase all stored Bluetooth bonding data.
- The remote will restart and be ready to pair fresh.
Key Functions
| Key | Function |
|---|
| MEASURE | Triggers a measurement on the iCS instrument |
| POINT | Selects the point feature in iCON Trades |
| LINE | Selects the line feature in iCON Trades |
| POLYLINE | Selects the polyline feature; press again to start a new polyline |
| UNDO | Undoes the last action in iCON Trades |
| Navigation arrows (hold) | Rotates the instrument to a new position |
| Navigation arrows (single press) | Selects a feature on the map in iCON Trades |
LED Behavior
Connection Status
| LED Behavior | Meaning |
|---|
| Flashing blue | Trying to connect |
| Permanently blue | Connected to instrument |
Feature LEDs
Three green LEDs indicate which feature is currently active in iCON Trades (point, line, or polyline). One LED lights up per active feature.
Battery
| LED Behavior | Battery Level |
|---|
| All flashing white | ≤ 10% |
| One permanently white | ≤ 25% |
| Two permanently white | 25–50% |
| Three permanently white | 50–75% |
| All permanently white | 75–100% |
Charging the RC10
Connect via the USB-C port. Charging time is approximately 1.5 hours. Battery life is 70+ hours of typical use.
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