Honeywell Thor VX9 User Manual

Thor™ VX9

Vehicle-Mount Computer

Microsoft® Windows® EmbeddedStandardOperatingSystem

Microsoft® Windows® 7Professional OperatingSystem

Microsoft® Windows® XP® Professional OperatingSystem

User's Guide

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction				1-1
About this Guide				1-1
Microsoft Windows LicenseAgreement (First Boot)				1-1
Components				1-2
BottomView				1-2
LED Indicators				1-3
UnderServiceLid				1-4
PowerLED				1-5
UPS ModeLED				1-5
COMPort LEDs				1-5
60-Key Keyboard				1-6
Key Maps				1-6
NumLock				1-6
CapsLock				1-6
Secondary Keys				1-6
KeyboardBacklight				1-6
95-Key KeyboardwithPointingDevice				1-7
Key Maps				1-7
NumLock				1-7
CapsLock andScroll Lock				1-7
KeyboardBacklight				1-8
Chapter 2 - Set Up A New Thor VX9				2-1
HardwareSetup				2-1
SoftwareSetup				2-1
TappingtheTouchScreenwithaStylus				2-2
ThorVX9ConfigurationOptions				2-3
DateandTime				2-3
PowerManagement				2-3
SpeakerVolume				2-3
Connect BluetoothDevices				2-3
Restart/Shutdown				2-4
Soft Keyboard				2-4
CalibrateTouchScreen				2-4
SetupTerminal EmulationParameters				2-5
CleaningtheTouchScreen				2-6
Apply theTouchScreenProtectiveFilm				2-6
Chapter 3 - Connecting Cables to the Thor VX9				3-1
Connect Keyboard				3-1

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95key RuggedKeyboard			3-2
60key RuggedKeyboard			3-3
Connect USB Devices			3-4
Connect Ethernet Cable			3-4
Connect Serial BarCodeScanner			3-5
External AC PowerSupply, Optional			3-6
Connect External Headset			3-7
ConnectingVehiclePower			3-8
Specifications forelectrical supply			3-8
Connect VehicleElectrical Connection			3-9
Connectionwithout ScreenBlanking			3-11
ConnectionwithScreenBlankingBox			3-12
ConnectionwithRelay/Mechanical SwitchforScreenBlanking			3-13
Connect MultipurposeCable			3-14
Chapter 4 - Product Agency Compliance - Thor VX9			4-1
LithiumBattery Safety Statement			4-3
VehiclePowerSupply ConnectionSafety Statement			4-5
Chapter 5 - Technical Assistance			5-1

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Chapter 1 - Introduction

TheThorVX9is alsoknownas theFörj.

TheThorVX9VehicleMount Computer(VMT)is arugged, vehicle-mounted, PC (Personal Computer)equippedwitha Microsoft Windows® operatingsystem. TheThorVX9is capableof wireless datacommunications fromafork-lift truck orany properly configuredvehicle. Theunit uses aPCMCIA radio(spreadspectrum2.4GHz)forwireless datacommunications.

TheThorVX9is atablet-stylecomputerandfeatures acolordisplay. Thetouch-screendisplay supports graphic features and Microsoft Windows icons that theinstalledWindows operatingsystemsupports. Anilluminatedkeyboardis availableto facilitateuseindimly lit areas.

TheThorVX9provides thepowerandfunctionality of adesktopcomputerinavehiclemountedunit, withawiderangeof options.

TheThorVX9is availablewiththefollowingoperatingsystems:

Windows® 7Professional

Windows® EmbeddedStandard

Windows® XP Embedded/ Professional

TheThorVX9cansupport only oneoperatingsystemat atime. Informationinthis guideincludes instructionforall operating systems.

About this Guide

This ThorVX9User's Guideprovides instructionfortheend-userorsystemadministratortofollow whensettingupanew Thor VX9.

Microsoft Windows License Agreement (First Boot)

If yourThorVX9is shippedwithaMicrosoft Windows operatingsystempre-installed, it may benecessary tocompletetheWindows licensing/registrationscreens whenstartingtheThorVX9forthefirst time. Tocompletethis information, youmay needtheMicrosoft Windows software/product key that was includedwiththeThorVX9.

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Components

Bottom View

Position Function

1Connectionforexternal antenna

2Powersupply

3COM2(serial port 2)Yellow light indicates 12V out frompin9

4COM1(serial port 1)Greenlight indicates 5V out frompin9

5Keyboard/mouse

6RJ-4510/100LAN

71х USB 2.0

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MultipurposeConnection(provides USB, COM4withoptional +12V onpin9

orbothwithoptional cables) 9 AudioOut 3.5mm

10 Mic In3.5mm

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LED Indicators

PowerButton

ScreenBrightness Controls

1.DecreaseScreen Brightness

2.IncreaseScreen Brightness

1.PowerLED

2.UPS ModeLED

3.COM1PowerLED

4.COM2PowerLED

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Under Service Lid

1.Torx 20Screws

2.PCMCIA CardSlots, optional

3.PCMCIA CardEjectionButtons

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Power LED

ThePowerLED is locatedbesidethepowerbutton.

Power LED Behavior	System State
Off (nolight)	Off andnot powered
Greenflashvery slow	Off but powered
Greenon	Operatingnormally
Greenflashingslow	Suspend
Greenflashingfast	Black-out Screen
Redon	Overvoltageshutdown
Redflashing	Overtemperature

UPS Mode LED

TheUPS ModeLED is locatedbetweenthebrightness control buttons.

UPS LED Behavior	UPS Battery State
Greenflashingfast	UPS battery powered
Greenonorflashingslow	UPS battery charging
Off (nolight)	UPS battery charged

COM Port LEDs

Thereis anLED next toboththeCOM1andCOM2serial ports

COM Port LED behavior	COM Port State
Off (dark)	NopowerappliedtoCOMport
+5V poweris appliedtopin9of COM1	Green
+12V poweris appliedtopin9of COM2	Amber

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60-Key Keyboard

The60-key QWERTY keyboardhas 101keyboardfunctions, includinganumeric keyboardpad.

The60key keyboardis alsoavailablewithoverlays designedfrousewithIBM3270andIBM5250terminal emulations.

Key Maps

The60-key keyboardsupports all 101keyboardfunctions. However, becausethekeyboardonly has 60keys, all functions are not visible(orprintedonthekeyboard).

PleaserefertotheKey Maps sectionof theThorVX9ReferenceGuide.

NumLock

The60-key keyboarddoes not haveaNumLock indicatororkey. NumLock canbetoggledOnorOff usingthe2nd SHIFT F10 keypress sequence. Changes madetotheNumLock status persist across aWindows restart.

CapsLock

TheCAPs LED indicates thestateof thekeyboardCapsLock mode. If CapsLock is enabledthis LED is illuminatedgreen. WhenCapsLock is off, theLED is dark.

Press 2nd thenF1totoggleCapsLock OnandOff.

Thedefault valueof CapsLock is “Off”.

Secondary Keys

TheVMTkeyboardis equippedwithseveral secondary keys. Thesekeys areidentifiedby thesuperscriptedtext foundonthe keyboardkeys. Thesecondary keys areaccessibleby usingtwo(2)keystrokes: the2ndkey followedby thesuperscripted key.

Oncethe2nd stateis enabled(by pressingthe2nd key)theSecondary ModeLED is illuminatedandthe2nd stateis enabled until anotherkey is pressed. The2nd key is toggledonwitha2nd keypress andthenimmediately off withanother2nd keypress.

Keyboard Backlight

Thekeyboardkeys arebacklit withLEDs. Thebacklight is manually controlledusingthe2nd + CTRL + F10 keypress sequence.

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95-Key Keyboard with Pointing Device

Designedforeaseof usewithWindows operatingsystems, the95-key QWERTY keyboardwithpointingdeviceconnects via acabletothekeyboardport ontheThorVX9. Additional Windows keys (theWindows logokey andtheApplicationkey)andan integratedpointingdeviceareprovidedforeaseof usewithWindows operatingsystems.

Key Maps

The95-key keyboardsupports all 104keyboardfunctions (101keyboardstandardplus Windows keys)andincludes an integratedpointingdeviceandleft andright mousebuttons. However, becausethekeyboardonly has 95keys, all functions are not visible(orprintedonthekeyboard).

PleaserefertotheKey Maps sectionof theThorVX9ReferenceGuide.

NumLock

Forthe95-key keyboard, theNumLock key andthenumeric keys arebacklit greenwhenNumLock is off. WhenNumLock is on, thebacklight fortheNumLock key andthenumeric keys is amber.

CapsLock and Scroll Lock

Forthe95-key keyboard, theCapsLock key is backlit greenwhenCapsLock is off. WhenCapsLock is on, thebacklight forthe CapsLock key is amber.

TheScroll Lock key is backlit greenwhenScroll Lock is off. WhenScroll Lock is on, thebacklight fortheScroll Lock key is amber.

Thedefault values forCapsLock andScroll Lock areOff.

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Keyboard Backlight

The95-key keyboardbacklights eachkey withanLED. Thekeyboardbacklight is manually controlledusingthe“backlight”key intheupperright handcornerof thekeyboard. Pressingthebacklight key cycles thekeyboardbacklight throughthelevels of backlight intensity:

•Off

•Maximumintensity

•Mediumintensity

•Low intensity.

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Chapter 2 - Set Up A New Thor VX9

This pagelists aquick outlineof thesteps youmight takewhensettingupanew ThorVX9. Moreinstructionforeachstepis listedlaterinthis guide. PleaserefertotheThorVX9 ReferenceGuide foradditional informationandinstruction.

Contact Technical Assistanceif youneedadditional help.

Note: Installingorremovingaccessories shouldbeperformedonaclean, well-lit surface. Whennecessary, protect thework surface, theThorVX9, andcomponents from electrostatic discharge.

Hardware Setup

1.Connect accessories.

2.Connect powercable.

3.Secureall cables totheThorVX9withtheStrainRelief CableClamps.

4.Press thePowerkey.

Software Setup

Hardwaresetupshouldbecompletedbeforebeginningsoftwaresetup.

1.Adjust dateandtime

2.Setuppowermanagement

3.Adjust speakervolume

4.Connect Bluetoothdevices

5.Savesettings withRestart

6.EnabletheSoft Keyboard

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Tapping the Touch Screen with a Stylus

Note: Always usethepoint of thestylus fortappingormakingstrokes onthetouchscreen.

Never use an actual pen, pencil, or sharp/abrasive object to write on the touch screen.

Holdthestylus as if it wereapenorpencil. Touchanelement onthescreenwiththetipof thestylus thenremovethestylus fromthescreen.

Firmly press thestylus intothestylus holderwhenthestylus is not inuse.

Usingastylus is similartomovingthemousepointerthenleft-clickingicons onadesktopcomputerscreen. Usingthestylus totapicons onthetouchscreenis thebasic actionthat can:

•Openapplications

•Choosemenucommands

•Select options indialogboxes ordrop-downboxes

•Dragthesliderinascroll bar

•Select text by draggingthestylus across thetext

•Placethecursorinatext box priortotypingindata

•Placethecursorinatext box priortoretrievingdatausingascanner/imageroraninput/output deviceconnectedtoa serial port.

A right click is generatedby tappingthemouseiconinthesystemtray. Aftertapping, themouseiconhighlights the right buttonof theiconinred. Thenext touchscreentapis treatedas aright click. Themouseiconreturns totheleft buttonhighlightedinredsosubsequent taps aretreatedas left clicks.

A stylus replacement kit is available.

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