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Honeywell VM1W2A3A1AET0AA User Manual

Thor™ VM1
Vehicle-Mounted Computer
Microsoft®Windows®Embedded CE 6 Operating System
Reference Guide

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1
About this Guide 1-1
End User License Agreement (EULA) 1-2
Components 1-3
Front View 1-3
Back View with Quick Mount Smart Dock 1-4
Access Panels 1-4
Chapter 2: Hardware 2-1
System Hardware 2-1
802.11a/b/g Wireless Client 2-1
Central Processing Unit 2-1
Input/Output Components 2-2
System Memory 2-2
Video Subsystem 2-2
Audio Interface 2-2
Card Slots 2-2
CompactFlash (CF) Slot 2-2
Secure Digital (SD) Slot 2-2
Bluetooth LXEZ Pair 2-3
WWAN 2-3
GPS 2-3
Power 2-4
Vehicle DC Power Supply 2-4
External AC Power Supply 2-4
Uninterruptible Power Supply 2-4
Backup Battery 2-5
Fuse 2-5
Power Management Modes 2-6
On Mode (D0) 2-6
User Idle / Backlight Off Mode (D1) 2-6
System Idle / Display Off Mode (D2) 2-6
Suspend mode (D3) 2-6
Shutdown / Off Mode (D4) 2-6
Primary Events 2-7
User Primary Events 2-7
System Primary Events 2-7
Wake Source Events 2-7
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Power Controls 2-9
Power Switch 2-9
Thor VM1 Power Button 2-9
Vehicle Ignition Monitoring 2-10
Auto On Behavior 2-10
Auto-On Enabled 2-10
Auto-On Disabled 2-10
External Connectors 2-11
Serial Connector (COM1 and COM2) 2-12
Pinout 2-12
Screen Blanking 2-13
Serial Cable 2-13
Screen Blanking Box 2-14
Screen Blanking with Switch 2-14
USB Connector 2-15
USB Dongle Cable 2-16
D9 Male Connector 2-16
USB Host Connector 2-17
USB Client Connector 2-17
Power Supply Connector 2-18
CANbus / Audio Connector 2-19
Headset Adapter Cable 2-20
D15 Female Connector 2-20
Quick Connect Headset Connector 2-21
CANbus Cable 2-22
D15 Female Connector 2-22
9-Pin J1939 (Deutsch) Connectors 2-23
Antenna Connections 2-24
Antenna Connector 2-24
Internal WiFi Antenna 2-24
Vehicle Remote Antenna 2-24
Keyboard Options 2-25
64-Key QWERTY Keyboard 2-25
IBM 3270 Overlay 2-26
IBM 5250 Overlay 2-27
12-Key Keyboard 2-28
Keyboard LEDs 2-29
Shift LEDs 2-29
Secondary Keys LED 2-29
Ctrl and Alt Key LEDs 2-29
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USB Keyboard / Mouse 2-29
LED Functions 2-30
System LEDs 2-31
SYS (System Status) LED 2-31
UPS Status LED 2-32
External Power Present 2-32
External Power Not Present 2-32
SSD (Solid State Drive) LED 2-32
Connection LEDs 2-33
WWAN LED 2-33
WiFi LED 2-33
Bluetooth LED 2-33
Keyboard LEDs 2-34
2nd LED 2-34
Shift LEDs 2-34
Ctrl LED 2-34
Alt LED 2-35
Display 2-36
Touch Screen 2-36
Touch Screen Defroster 2-36
Screen Blanking 2-36
Display Backlight Control 2-36
Disconnect UPS Battery 2-37
Install SD Card 2-39
Install SIM Card 2-41
Field Replaceable Front Panel 2-43
Replace Front Panel 2-43
Field Replaceable UPS Battery 2-45
Replace UPS Battery 2-45
Chapter 3: Software 3-1
Introduction 3-1
Operating System 3-1
Windows CE Operating System 3-1
General Windows CE Keyboard Shortcuts 3-2
Rebooting the Thor VM1 3-3
Warmboot 3-3
Restart 3-3
Clearing Persistent Storage / Reset to Default Settings 3-3
Folders Copied at Startup 3-3
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Saving Changes to the Registry 3-4
Software Load 3-5
Software Applications 3-5
ActiveSync 3-5
Bluetooth 3-5
LXE RFTerm (Optional) 3-6
Avalanche 3-6
Software Development 3-6
Thor VM1 Utilities 3-6
LAUNCH.EXE 3-6
LAUNCH.EXE and Persistent Storage 3-7
REGEDIT.EXE 3-8
REGLOAD.EXE 3-8
REGDUMP.EXE 3-8
WARMBOOT.EXE 3-8
WAVPLAY.EXE 3-8
Thor VM1 Command-line Utilities 3-8
PrtScrn.EXE 3-8
Desktop 3-9
Desktop Icons 3-9
Taskbar 3-10
My Device Folders 3-10
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler (Optional) 3-11
Internet Explorer 3-11
Start Menu Program Options 3-12
Communication 3-12
ActiveSync 3-12
Connect and LXEConnect 3-13
Start FTP Server / Stop FTP Server 3-13
Summit 3-13
Certs 3-13
Command Prompt 3-14
eXpress Scan 3-14
Internet Explorer 3-14
Media Player 3-14
File Viewers 3-15
Microsoft WordPad 3-15
Remote Desktop Connection 3-15
Settings 3-15
Transcriber 3-15
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Windows Explorer 3-16
Taskbar 3-17
General Tab 3-17
Advanced Tab 3-17
Expand Control Panel 3-17
Clear Contents of Document Folder 3-18
Taskbar Icons 3-18
Thor VM1 OS Upgrade 3-19
Introduction 3-19
Preparation 3-19
Procedure 3-19
BIOS 3-20
Accessing the BIOS Setup 3-20
Boot Order 3-20
Exiting BIOS Setup 3-20
Control Panel 3-21
About 3-23
Version Tab and the Registry 3-23
Languages 3-23
Identifying Software Versions 3-24
MAC Address 3-24
Accessibility 3-25
Administration (for AppLock) 3-26
Factory Default Settings - AppLock 3-27
Setup a New Device 3-28
Administration Mode 3-28
End User Mode 3-29
Passwords 3-29
End-User Switching Technique 3-30
Using a Stylus Tap 3-30
Using the Switch Key Sequence 3-30
Hotkey (Activation hotkey) 3-31
Application Configuration 3-32
Application Panel 3-33
Launch Button 3-35
Auto At Boot 3-36
Auto Re-Launch 3-37
Manual (Launch) 3-38
Allow Close 3-38
End User Internet Explorer (EUIE) 3-39
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Security Panel 3-40
Options Panel 3-41
Status Panel 3-42
View 3-42
Log 3-43
Save As 3-43
AppLock Help 3-44
AppLock Error Messages 3-44
Battery 3-52
Bluetooth 3-53
Bluetooth Devices 3-54
Discover 3-55
Stop Button 3-55
Bluetooth Device List 3-56
Clear Button 3-56
Bluetooth Device Menu 3-57
Right-Click Menu Options 3-57
Bluetooth Device Properties 3-58
Settings 3-59
Turn Off Bluetooth 3-59
Options 3-60
Reconnect 3-61
Options 3-62
About 3-64
Using Bluetooth 3-65
Initial Configuration 3-65
Subsequent Use 3-66
Bluetooth Indicators 3-67
Bluetooth Bar Code Reader Setup 3-68
Thor VM1 with Label 3-68
Thor VM1 without Label 3-69
Bluetooth Beep and LED Indications 3-70
Bluetooth Printer Setup 3-70
Easy Pairing and Auto-Reconnect 3-71
Certificates 3-72
Data Collection Wedge Introduction 3-73
Bar Code Readers 3-74
Return to Factory Default Settings 3-74
Data Processing Overview 3-75
Factory Default Settings 3-76
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Main Tab 3-77
COM1 Tab 3-78
Power on Pin 9 3-78
COM2 Tab 3-79
Power on Pin 9 3-79
Data Options Tab 3-80
Enable Code ID 3-80
Buttons 3-81
Data Options - Symbology Settings 3-82
Clear Button 3-83
Enable, Min, Max 3-84
Strip Leading/Trailing Control 3-85
Bar Code Data Match List 3-86
Bar Code Data Match Edit Buttons 3-86
Match List Rules 3-87
Add Prefix/Suffix Control 3-88
Symbologies 3-88
Ctrl Char Mapping 3-89
Translate All 3-89
Parameters 3-89
Translate All 3-89
Character 3-90
Replacement 3-90
List Box 3-90
Assign Button 3-90
Delete Button 3-90
Custom Identifiers 3-91
Parameters 3-91
Buttons 3-92
Control Code Replacement Examples 3-93
Bar Code Processing Examples 3-94
Processing Tab 3-95
About Tab 3-96
Length Based Bar Code Stripping 3-97
Hat Encoding 3-99
Date / Time 3-101
Dialing 3-102
Display 3-103
Background 3-103
Appearance 3-104
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Backlight 3-104
Gobi Connection Manager 3-105
Initial Use 3-105
SIM Card Installation 3-105
Activate 3-106
Home 3-107
CDMA 3-108
Activation Type 3-108
Autoconnect 3-109
Data Connection Test 3-109
UTMS 3-110
Autoconnect 3-110
Data Connection Test 3-110
GPS 3-110
About 3-112
Input Panel 3-113
Transcriber 3-113
Internet Options 3-114
Keyboard 3-117
KeyPad 3-118
KeyMap Tab 3-119
Remap a Single Key 3-119
Remap a Key to a Unicode Value 3-119
Remap a Key Sequence 3-120
Remap a Key to a Sequence of Unicode Values 3-120
Remap an Application 3-120
Remap a Command 3-121
LaunchApp Tab 3-122
RunCmd Tab 3-123
License Viewer 3-124
Mixer 3-125
Output Panel 3-125
Input Panel 3-126
Mouse 3-127
Network and Dialup Options 3-128
Create a New Connection 3-128
Network Capture 3-129
Netlog 3-129
NDISLog 3-131
Options 3-132
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Communication 3-133
Enable TCP/IP Version 6 3-133
Allow Remote Desktop Autologon 3-133
Autolaunch TimeSync 3-133
Misc 3-134
CapsLock 3-134
Touch Screen Disable 3-134
Enable Keypad Backlight 3-134
Enable Auto-On 3-134
Status Popup 3-135
Owner 3-136
Password 3-138
PC Connection 3-139
Peripherals 3-140
Power 3-141
Regional and Language Settings 3-143
Registry 3-145
Remove Programs 3-146
Screen Control 3-147
Screen Blanking 3-149
Current Level 3-149
Automatic Brightness Control 3-149
Stylus 3-150
Double-Tap 3-150
Calibration 3-150
System 3-151
General Tab 3-151
Memory Tab 3-152
Device Name Tab 3-152
Copyrights Tab 3-153
Terminal Server Client Licenses 3-154
Volume and Sounds 3-155
Good Scan and Bad Scan Sounds 3-156
WiFi Control Panel 3-157
Chapter 4: ActiveSync 4-1
Introduction 4-1
Initial Setup 4-2
Connect via USB 4-2
Cable for USB ActiveSync Connection: 4-2
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Explore 4-3
Backup Data Files using ActiveSync 4-3
Prerequisites 4-3
Connect 4-3
Disconnect 4-4
Thor VM1 with a Disabled Touch Screen 4-4
Reset and Loss of Host Re-connection 4-4
Troubleshooting ActiveSync 4-5
Configuring the Thor VM1 with LXEConnect 4-6
Install LXEConnect 4-6
Using LXEConnect 4-7
Chapter 5: Enabler Installation and Configuration 5-1
Introduction 5-1
Installation 5-1
Installing the Enabler on Mobile Devices 5-1
Enabler Uninstall Process 5-2
Stop the Enabler Service 5-2
Update Monitoring Overview 5-3
Mobile Device Wireless and Network Settings 5-4
Preparing a Device for Remote Management 5-5
Using Wavelink Avalanche to Upgrade System Baseline 5-6
Part 1 – Bootstrapping the RMU 5-6
Part 2 – Installing Packages 5-6
Version Information on Mobile Devices 5-6
User Interface 5-7
Enabler Configuration 5-7
File Menu Options 5-8
Avalanche Update using File > Settings 5-9
Menu Options 5-9
Connection 5-10
Server Contact 5-11
Data 5-12
Preferences 5-13
Display 5-15
Taskbar 5-16
Execution 5-17
Scan Config 5-18
Shortcuts 5-19
SaaS 5-20
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Adapters 5-21
Status 5-24
Exit 5-25
Using Remote Management 5-25
Using eXpress Scan 5-26
Step 1: Create Bar Codes 5-26
Step 2: Scan Bar Codes 5-26
Step 3: Process Completion 5-28
Chapter 6: Wireless Network Connections 6-1
Summit Wireless Network Configuration 6-1
Important Notes 6-1
Summit Client Utility 6-2
Help 6-2
Summit Tray Icon 6-2
Wireless Zero Config Utility and the Summit Radio 6-3
How To: Use the Wireless Zero Config Utility 6-3
How to: Switch Control to SCU 6-3
Main Tab 6-4
Auto Profile 6-5
Admin Login 6-5
Profile Tab 6-7
Buttons 6-8
Profile Parameters 6-9
Status Tab 6-11
Diags Tab 6-12
Global Tab 6-13
Custom Parameter Option 6-14
Global Parameters 6-15
Sign-On vs. Stored Credentials 6-19
How to: Use Stored Credentials 6-19
How to: Use Sign On Screen 6-19
Windows Certificate Store vs. Certs Path 6-21
User Certificates 6-21
Root CA Certificates 6-21
How To: Use the Certs Path 6-21
How To: Use Windows Certificate Store 6-21
Configuring the Profile 6-23
No Security 6-24
WEP 6-25
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LEAP 6-26
PEAP/MSCHAP 6-27
PEAP/GTC 6-29
WPA/LEAP 6-31
EAP-FAST 6-33
EAP-TLS 6-35
WPA PSK 6-37
Certificates 6-38
Generating a Root CA Certificate 6-39
Installing a Root CA Certificate 6-42
Generating a User Certificate 6-44
Installing a User Certificate 6-50
Verify Installation 6-52
Chapter 7: Technical Specifications 7-1
Thor VM1 7-1
Quick Mount Smart Dock 7-2
Dimensions 7-2
Thor VM1 7-2
Quick Mount Smart Dock 7-2
Environmental Specifications 7-3
Thor VM1 and Quick Mount Smart Dock 7-3
Network Card Specifications 7-4
Summit 802.11a/b/g 7-4
Bluetooth 7-4
Chapter 8: Key Maps 8-1
64-Key QWERTY Keypad Key Map 8-1
12-Key Keypad Key Map 8-6
IBM Terminal Emulation 8-8
IBM 3270 8-8
IBM 5250 8-9
Chapter 9: Technical Assistance 9-1
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Chapter 1: Introduction

The Thor VM1 Vehicle Mount Computer (VMC) is a rugged, vehicle mounted computer running a Microsoft®Windows®CE 6 operating system and capable of wireless data communications from a fork-lift truck or any properly configured vehicle. Wireless communications are supported over a 802.11 WLAN network and, optionally, over a WWAN network. The optional Bluetooth®module supports Bluetooth printers and scanners.
Caution
Before shipping the Thor VM1, the internal UPS battery must be disconnected.
The Thor VM1 is designed for use with a vehicle Quick Mount Smart Dock. The dock installs in the vehicle and connects to vehicle power. The dock provides conditioned input power for the Thor VM1. Peripheral connections are on the dock. The Thor VM1 is designed to easily be removed from the dock with a latch on the lower rear of the Thor VM1 housing. Since the dock remains attached to the vehicle, the Thor VM1 computer can easily be moved from one vehicle equipped with a Quick Mount Smart Dock to another vehicle equipped with a Quick Mount Smart Dock.
The Thor VM1 contains a UPS battery which, when fully charged, can power the Thor VM1 for a minimum of 30 minutes. This can be when the Thor VM1 is not attached to a Quick Mount Smart Dock or when the Thor VM1 is attached to a dock but the vehicle power is interrupted, such as when the vehicle battery is being changed.
Contact Technical Assistance for information on the latest upgrades for your Thor VM1.

About this Guide

This Thor VM1 Reference Guide provides instruction for the system administrator to follow when configuring a Thor VM1.
This reference guide has been developed for a Thor VM1 with a Microsoft®Windows®Embedded CE 6 operating system.
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End User License Agreement (EULA)

When a new Thor VM1 starts up a EULA is displayed on the touch screen. It remains on the screen until the Accept or Decline button is tapped with a stylus.
Tap the Accept button to accept the EULA terms and the Thor VM1 continues the startup process. The EULA is not presented to the user again.
Tap the Decline button to decline the EULA and the Thor VM1 will reboot. It will continue to reboot until the Accept button is tapped with the stylus.
Note: The EULA will be presented after any operating system upgrade or re-installation, including language-specific
operating systems.
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Components

Front View
1. Power Button
2. Speakers
3. Microphone
4. Ambient Light Sensor
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Back View with Quick Mount Smart Dock
1. Antenna Connectors (on Thor VM1)
2. SIM card Access Panel (on Thor VM1)
3. COM1 Connector (on Dock)
4. COM2 Connector (on Dock)
5. USB Connector (on Dock)
6. CAN/Audio Connector (on Dock)
7. Quick Release Handle (On Thor VM1)
8. Provision for Padlock (on Thor VM1)
9. Provision for Laptop Security Cable (on Thor VM1)
10. Power Switch (on Dock)
11. Power Connector (on Dock)
12. Fuse (on Dock)
13. SD Card Access Panel (On Thor VM1)
14. Strain Relief Clamps (on Dock)
15. RAM Ball (on Dock)
Access Panels
Access Panel Door is labeled with SSD and SD.
1. CompactFlash Hard Drive
2. SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card Slot
Access Panel Door is labeled with SIM.
1. SIM card slot for WWAN radio
2. UPS battery disconnect
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Chapter 2: Hardware

System Hardware

802.11a/b/g Wireless Client

The Thor VM1 has an 802.11a/b/g network card that supports diversity with two internal or external antennas. Power management for the network card is configured with the Summit Client Utility.

Central Processing Unit

The CPU is a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor. The operating system is Microsoft CE 6.0. The OS image is stored on an internal CompactFlash card and is loaded into DRAM for execution.
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Input/Output Components

The Thor VM1 supports the following I/O components of the core logic:
l Two 9-pin RS-232 serial ports configured as COM1 and COM2.
l One slot for SD memory card.
l CompactFlash (CF) drive.
l Integrated keyboard.
l Ports available via dongle cable:
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USB Host port
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USB Client port
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CANbus
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Audio

System Memory

Main system memory is 1GB SDRAM.

Video Subsystem

The Thor VM1 video subsystem consists of a color TFT display. The video subsystem complies with the VESA VL bus standard. The resolution of this display is 800 x 480 pixels. This resolution complies with the WVGA graphics industry standard.
The display supports screen blanking to eliminate driver distraction when the vehicle is in motion.

Audio Interface

Speakers are located on the bottom front of the Thor VM1. An headset adapter cable provides a connection for headset operation. When a headset is plugged into the adapter cable, the main speakers are disabled.
A microphone is located at the upper right of the Thor VM1 display, near the Thor VM1 emblem. When a headset is plugged into the adapter cable, the internal microphone is disabled.

Card Slots

CompactFlash (CF) Slot
The CF ATA slot is not hot swappable. The Thor VM1 must be powered down to insert or remove an ATA card. Since the operating system is stored on the CF ATA card, the Thor VM1 cannot operate without the ATA card.
Secure Digital (SD) Slot
The SD slot accepts an SD memory card. The SD card is hot swappable.
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Bluetooth LXEZ Pair

The Thor VM1 contains Bluetooth version 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) up to 3.0 Mbit/s over the air. Bluetooth device connection (or pairing) can occur at distances up to 32.8 ft (10 meters) Line of Sight. The wireless client retains wireless connectivity while Bluetooth is active.
The user cannot select PIN authentication or encryption on connections from the Thor VM1. However, the Thor VM1 supports authentication requests from pairing devices. If a pairing device requests authentication or encryption, the Thor VM1 displays a prompt for the PIN or passcode. Maximum encryption is 128 bit. Encryption is based on the length of the user’s passcode.
Bluetooth simultaneously supports one printer as a slave Bluetooth device and one scanner, either as a slave or as a master Bluetooth device.
l The LED on the Bluetooth scanner illuminates during a scanning operation.
l Bar code data captured by the Bluetooth scanner is manipulated by the settings in the Thor VM1 Data Collection control
panel applet.
l Multiple beeps may be heard during a bar code scan using a mobile Bluetooth scanner; beeps from the mobile Bluetooth
scanner as the bar code data is accepted/rejected, and other beeps from the Thor VM1 during final bar code data manipulation.

WWAN

WWAN (Wireless Wide Area Networking) is available on the Thor VM1. A slot is provided for a SIM card.
GPS
GPS (Global Positioning System) is available on the Thor VM1.
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Power

Vehicle DC Power Supply

Vehicle power input for the Thor VM1 dock is 10V to 60V DC and is accepted without the need to perform any manual operation within the Thor VM1 dock. The dock provides a conditioned power output for the Thor VM1. By using a specified DC-to-DC adapter, input voltage of 72-144V DC nominal can be accepted.
If 10 to 60V DC power is not available – for example, in an office environment – an optional external Universal Input Power Supply can be used to convert AC wall power to an appropriate DC level.
Power input is fused for protection and the fuse is externally accessible.

External AC Power Supply

AC to DC power input for the Thor VM1 is delivered to the Quick Mount Smart Dock via an optional external power supply and adapter cable. One end of the adapter cable attaches to the dock and the other end is a barrel connector for the output cable from the adapter.
1. AC Input Cable (US only)
2. DC Output Cable
3. To DC Output Cable (see above)
4. To Thor VM1
In North America, this unit is intended for use with a UL Listed ITE power supply with output rated 12 – 48 VDC, minimum 15 W. Outside North America, this unit is intended for use with an IEC certified ITE power supply with output rated 12 – 48 VDC, minimum 15 W.
The external power supply may be connected to either a 120V, 60Hz supply or, outside North America, to a 230V, 50Hz supply, using the appropriate detachable cordset. In all cases, connect the external AC supply to a properly grounded source of supply provided with maximum 15 Amp overcurrent protection (10 Amp for 230V circuits).
Please refer to the wiring instructions, including appropriate cautions and warnings, in the Thor VM1 User Guide.

Uninterruptible Power Supply

The Thor VM1 contains an internal UPS battery.
The UPS battery is automatically charged when the Thor VM1 is placed in a powered dock.
l A fully discharged UPS battery recharges in under 4 hours when the Thor VM1 is in a powered dock.
l Charging of the UPS battery continues during power management of the Thor VM1.
l If the UPS battery is not charged before the timeout expires, the fault LEDis lit.
l If the UPS battery cannot be charged due to a temperature extreme, the fault LEDis lit. Move the Thor VM1 to a
different location to charge the UPS battery.
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When external power is removed, the UPS automatically powers the Thor VM1 with no user intervention. When running on UPS power, the power management timeouts may be different than when vehicle power is applied.
The UPS allows the Thor VM1 to continue operation when not mounted in a dock or when the vehicle battery is being swapped. The UPS battery is designed to power the Thor VM1 for a minimum of 30 minutes at temperatures of -20ºC (-4ºF) or greater. For the extended temperature version of the Thor VM1, the UPS provides a minimum of 10 minutes of operation below -20ºC (­4ºF), up to -30ºC (-22ºF).
If operating on UPS power and the UPS battery becomes critically low, the Thor VM1 performs a controlled shutdown.
If there is no external power available, there must be 10% or greater power in the UPS battery or the Thor VM1 does not power on.
The UPS status LED and the Battery Control Panel can be used to monitor the state of the UPS battery.
The UPS battery can be replaced by the user.

Backup Battery

The Thor VM1 has a permanent Lithium battery installed to maintain time, date and CMOS setup information for a minimum of 90 days. The lithium battery is not user serviceable and should last five years with normal use before it requires replacement.
Note: The backup battery should only be changed by authorized service personnel.

Fuse

The Thor VM1 uses an 8A time delay (slow blow), fuse that is externally accessible and user replaceable. The fuse is located on the back of the Quick Mount Smart Dock. The fuse is accessed by unscrewing the cap as indicated below.
Should it need replacement, replace with same size, rating and type of fuse – Littelfuse 0215008.MXP or equivalent.
Fuse has voltage on it even when power is off. Always disconnect input power before changing the fuse.
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Power Management Modes

The Thor VM1 supports the standard Microsoft Windows CE power management modes: On (D0), Backlight Off (D1), Display Off (D2) and Suspend (D3).
On Mode (D0)
When the Thor VM1 is attached to either vehicle power or an external power supply or is operating from the UPS battery and the power button is pressed, the Thor VM1 is in the On mode. In this mode, the keypad, touch screen and any attached peripherals such as a scanner function normally. The display remains on until the backlight timer (if enabled) expires.
User Idle / Backlight Off Mode (D1)
Backlight is dimmed, but display is readable. The Thor VM1 transitions to this mode from On after the User Idle timeout period has passed without a primary even occurring.
System Idle / Display Off Mode (D2)
Backlight and display are off. The status LED is solid green. The Thor VM1 transitions to this mode from User Idle after the System Idle timeout period has passed without a primary event occurring.
Suspend mode (D3)
All devices that are not configured as wakeup events are powered off. The status LED is blinking green if external power is connected and off if external power is not connected. The Thor VM1 transitions to this mode from System Idle after the Suspend timeout period has passed without a primary event occurring.
Additionally the power button can be used to enter or exit Suspend mode:
l If the Thor VM1 is On, pressing the power button immediately transitions the unit to Suspend.
l If the Thor VM1 is in Suspend mode, pressing the power button transitions the unit to On.
Shutdown / Off Mode (D4)
The Thor VM1 shuts down when the Thor VM1 is operating on power and the UPS battery becomes critically low regardless of the current power management state. The Thor VM1 remains Off until external power is applied. The Thor VM1 may restart automatically when external power is applied or may require the user to press the Power button depending on installation and configuration.
A Real Time Clock (RTC) powered by an internal battery maintains the date and time while the Thor VM1 is off.
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Primary Events
The Primary Events described below are the default behavior. Primary events can be modified using the LXEPowerMgrPrimaryEvents API.
Please refer to the CE API Programming Guide for API details.
User Primary Events
A User Primary Event transitions the Thor VM1 to D0 (On) mode. When no user event happens for the specified time period, the Thor VM1 transitions to D1 (User Idle), then D2 (System Idle) and then D3 (Suspend). Timeout periods are set via the Schemes tab in the Power control panel.
User primary events include:
l Any key press on the keypad
l Touch on the touch screen
l USB data entry (from a USB keyboard or mouse)
System Primary Events
A System Primary Event allows the Thor VM1 to transition to D2 (System Idle) but the Thor VM1 does not enter D3 (Suspend) as long the system event occurs.
System primary events include:
l Serial data transfer
l USB data transfer
Wake Source Events
These events wake the Thor VM1 from suspend:
l Power button
l Touch on the touch screen
l Any keypress on the keyboard
l USB connect / disconnect
l Truck power on or off (i.e. ignition key)
l RTC
l Bluetooth connection
l External power connection
l Serial port CTS control line
l Headset connection (this is not enabled by default, but can be configured to wake the Thor VM1)
Events generated by these actions are not processed. For example, the key press or touch screen tap that wakes the Thor VM1 is ignored.
The following events DO NOT wake the Thor VM1 from suspend:
l Bluetooth keyboard or mouse
l USBhost data (unless enabled via API)
l USB host connection
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l SDIO interrupt
l Serial data
l 802.11 radio
l External power disconnect
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Power Controls

Power Switch
After all cables are connected, the Thor VM1 can be powered on.
There is a power switch located on the back of the Quick Mount Smart Dock. The power switch is a rocker switch.
The power switch has a raised bump to identify the switch position even when it is hidden from view. When the side of the switch with the raised bump is pressed, the power switch is On. If the Dock is connected to external power, the Dock delivers power to the Thor VM1.
Thor VM1 Power Button
The power button is located at the bottom left of the Thor VM1.
If the Thor VM1 is Off, pressing the power button starts the power up sequence.
Note: This assumes that the Thor VM1 is docked
in a powered Quick Mount Smart Dock or that the internal UPS battery has a sufficient charge to power the Thor VM1. If no external power is available and the UPS battery does not have a charge, pressing the power button causes no action.
If the Thor VM1 is On, pressing the power button places the unit in Suspend.
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Vehicle Ignition Monitoring
When Auto-On is disabled (see below) and the ignition input wire is connected, the Thor VM1 monitors the ignition input signal and adjusts modes as described below.
Auto On Behavior
The Thor VM1 can be configured for Auto-On using the Options control panel.
For information on the Ignition input signal please see the power cable instructions in the Thor VM1 Vehicle Mounting Reference Guide.
Auto-On Enabled
When Auto-On is enabled, the Ignition Input signal, if connected via the Thor VM1 vehicle power supply cable, is ignored.
When Auto-On is enabled, the Thor VM1 boots when external power is applied, such as when:
l The Thor VM1 is placed in a powered Smart Dock, with the dock's power switch set to On.
l The Thor VM1 is in a Smart Dock and truck power is applied to the dock
l The Thor VM1 is in a powered Smart Dock and the dock's power switch is turned from Off to On.
If the Thor VM1 is already on and one of the above events occurs, the Thor VM1 continues to run, however the power management scheme may change based on the connection to external power.
Auto-On Disabled
When Auto-On is disabled, the Ignition Input signal, if connected via the Thor VM1 vehicle power supply cable, is monitored.
When the Ignition Input wire is connected:
l If the Thor VM1 is Off and Ignition Input is Inactive, the Thor VM1 remains Off.
l If the Thor VM1 is Off and Ignition Input changes from Inactive to Active, the Thor VM1 boots.
l If the Thor VM1 is On and Ignition Input changes from Inactive to Active, the Thor VM1 remains On. If, for example, a
Thor VM1 is running on the UPS and is placed into a Dock connected to a truck when the truck ignition is On, the power management scheme may change based on the availability of external power.
l If the Thor VM1 is On and Ignition Input changes from Active to Inactive, this event is treated the same as a Power
button press, which places the Thor VM1 in Suspend.
If the Ignition Input wire is not connected, the Thor VM1 only powers on when the Power button is pressed.
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External Connectors

Power the Thor VM1 off before attaching a cable to any port (serial, USB, Audio/CAN, etc.).
Most external connectors for the Thor VM1 are located on the Quick Mount Smart Dock:
l COM1 connects to a serial bar code scanner, screen blanking cable, serial printer or PC.
l COM2 connects to a serial bar code scanner, screen blanking cable, serial printer or PC.
l USB accepts a dongle cable with a USB Host port and a USB Client port.
l CANbus/Audio accepts a cable with connections for a mono headset/microphone or a cable with
CANbus adapters.
The power connector is on the dock.
Antenna connectors are located on the rear of the Thor VM1.
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Serial Connector (COM1 and COM2)

The COM1 and COM2 connectors are D-9 male connectors located on the back of the Quick Mount Smart Dock.
Power the Thor VM1 off before attaching a cable to any port (serial, USB, Audio/CAN, etc.).
The serial connectors are industry-standard RS-232, PC/AT standard 9–pin “D” male connector.
By default, Pin 9 is configured to provide +5V for an external bar code scanner. Pin 9 of COM1 or COM2 may also be configured to provide RI.
If a COM port is not being used for a scanner, it can be used for screen blanking when the vehicle is in motion.
Pinout
Pin Signal Description
1 DCD Data Carrier Detect – Input
2 RXD Receive Data – Input
3 TXD Transmit Data – Output
4 DTR Data Terminal Ready – Output
5 GND Signal/Power Ground
6 DSR Data Set Ready – Input
7 RTS Request to Send – Output
8 CTS Clear to Send – Input
+5VDC
9
Shell CGND Chassis Ground
or
RI
Bar Code Scanner Power - 500mA max
or
Ring Indicator - Input
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