Product Manual
6 Using accessories and connecting to other devices
Transferring data between your Ranger 7 data collector
and another computer
Your Ranger 7 data collector is powered by the Windows 10 Pro operating system, and
cannot connect directly to an office computer powered by a Windows operating system as
a ‘client’ in the same way as a device with a mobile operating system can. You may still want
to transfer data from your Ranger 7 data collector to another PC; there are a number of
ways you can do this, including:
l Using cloud-based file sync services, such as Trimble Connect, Dropbox, Microsoft
OneDrive, Google Drive over Wi-Fi or 4G
l Via Ethernet; see Using the desktop hub, page 65
l Via Wireless LAN; see Working with Wi-Fi networks, page 56
l USB memory stick; see Connecting to USB accessories, page 61
Using EMPOWER modules
EMPOWERmodules can be used to extend or expand the basic capabilities of your device.
Each EMPOWERmodule can be installed, removed, or moved from one EMPOWER-
enabled device to another.
The Ranger 7 data collector allows up to two EMPOWERmodules to be installed at a time.
For more information about using EMPOWERmodules, refer to the module
documentation available here: www.trimble.com/empowermodules.
Installing EMPOWER modules
1. Make sure your device is turned off. For more information, see Charging and power
modes, page 33.
2. Turn the device over, and using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, loosen the 2 screws on the
EMPOWER module bay cover to remove it.
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