Honeywell VM2C02 User Manual

Thor™ VM2CG

Vehicle-Mount Computer

Microsoft® Windows® Embedded CE 6 Operating System

User's Guide

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction			1-1
About this Guide			1-1
End User License Agreement (EULA)			1-1
Components			1-2
Front View			1-2
Back View Quick Mount Smart Dock			1-3
Access Panels			1-3
Keyboard Options			1-4
Integrated Keypad			1-4
Blue Key			1-4
Orange Key			1-5
95-Key External Keyboard			1-6
Keyboard Backlight			1-6
USB Keyboard / Mouse			1-6
Chapter 2 - Set Up A New Thor VM2CG			2-1
Hardware Setup			2-1
Software Setup			2-1
Quick Mount Smart Dock			2-2
Preparing the Dock			2-3
Place the Thor VM2CG in the Dock			2-4
Removing the Thor VM2CG from the Dock			2-4
Backlights and Indicators			2-5
Display Backlight			2-5
Power Management			2-5
Backlight Brightness			2-5
Screen Blanking			2-5
Keypad Backlight			2-5
LED Functions			2-6
System LEDs			2-7
SYS (System Status) LED			2-7
UPS Status LED			2-8
Charge Level			2-8
Charging State			2-8
SSD (Solid State Drive) LED			2-8
Connection LEDs			2-9
WWAN LED			2-9
WiFi LED			2-9
Bluetooth LED			2-9

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Keyboard LEDs		2-10
Blue LED		2-10
Orange LED		2-10
Programmable LED		2-10
Power Up		2-11
Tapping the Touch Screen with a Stylus		2-12
Set Power Scheme Timers		2-13
UPS Power Scheme		2-13
AC/DC Power Scheme		2-13
Ignition Control Power Scheme, Ignition On		2-13
Ignition Control Power Scheme, Ignition Off		2-14
Auto On Power Scheme		2-14
Adjust Speaker Volume		2-15
Using the Keypad		2-15
Using the Control Panel		2-15
Set Date and Time Zone		2-16
Grab Time Utility		2-16
Autolaunch Time-Sync		2-16
Synchronize with a Local Time Server		2-16
Touch Screen		2-17
Calibrating the Touch Screen		2-17
Apply the Touch Screen Protective Film		2-17
Installation		2-17
Removal		2-18
Using the Input Panel / Virtual Keyboard		2-19
Setup Terminal Emulation Parameters		2-20
Using the AppLock Switchpad		2-21
Using the Keypad		2-21
Using the Touch Screen		2-21
Connecting Bluetooth Devices		2-22
Taskbar Connection Indicator		2-22
Reboot		2-23
Warmboot		2-23
Restart		2-23
Cleaning the Touch Screen		2-24
Startup Help		2-25
Chapter 3 - Connecting Cables to the Thor VM2CG		3-1
Connect External Keyboard		3-1
Connect Cable - USB Client		3-2

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Connect Cable - USB Host			3-2
Connect Cable - Serial			3-3
Connect a Tethered Scanner			3-3
Connecting the Headset Cable			3-4
Adjust Headset / Microphone and Secure Cable			3-5
Connecting an AC/DC Power Supply			3-6
Connecting Vehicle Power			3-7
Vehicle 10-60VDC Power Connection			3-7
Connect Vehicle 10-60VDC			3-8
Ignition Control			3-9
Auto-On Control			3-10
Manual Control			3-11
VX6 / VX7 Adapter Cable			3-12
Vehicle 72-144VDC Power Connection			3-13
Connect Vehicle 72-144VDC			3-14
Wiring Diagram			3-15
Thor VM2CG Screen Blanking			3-16
Screen Blanking Box			3-17
Screen Blanking with Switch			3-18
Fuse			3-19
Chapter 4 - Product Agency Compliance - Thor VM2CG			4-1
Lithium Battery Safety Statement			4-5
Vehicle Power Supply Connection Safety Statement			4-7
Chapter 5 - Technical Assistance			5-1

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Chapter 1 - Introduction

The Honeywell Thor VM2CG 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.

The optional Bluetooth® module supports Honeywell Bluetooth printers and scanners. The Thor VM2CG provides the power and functionality of a desktop computer in a vehicle mounted unit, with a wide range of options.

The Thor VM2CG 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 VM2CG. Peripheral connections are on the dock. The Thor VM2CG is designed to easily be removed from the dock with a latch on the lower rear of the Thor VM2CG housing. Since the dock remains attached to the vehicle, the Thor VM2CG 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 VM2CG contains a UPS battery which, when fully charged, can power the Thor VM2CG for a minimum of 30 minutes. This can be when the Thor VM2CG is not attached to a Quick Mount Smart Dock or when the Thor VM2CG is attached to a dock but the vehicle power is interrupted, such as when the vehicle battery is being changed.

About this Guide

This Thor VM2CG User's Guide provides instruction for the end-user or system administrator to follow when setting up a new Thor VM2CG.

This user's guide has been developed for a Thor VM2CG with a Microsoft® Windows® Embedded CE 6 operating system.

End User License Agreement (EULA)

When a new Thor VM2CG 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 VM2CG continues the startup process. The EULA is not presented to the user again.

Tap the Decline button to decline the EULA and the Thor VM2CG 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

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Back View Quick Mount Smart Dock

1. Antenna Connectors (on Thor VM2CG)

2. SIM card Access Panel (on Thor VM2CG)

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 VM2CG)

8. Provision for Padlock (on Thor VM2CG)

9. Provision for Laptop Security Cable (on Thor VM2CG)

10. Power Switch (on Dock)

11. Power Connector (on Dock)

12. Fuse (on Dock)

13. SD Card Access Panel (On Thor VM2CG)

14. Strain Relief Clamps (on Dock)

15. RAM Ball (on Dock)

Access Panels

Access Panel Door is labeled with SSD and SD.		Access Panel Door is labeled with SIM.
1.	CompactFlash Hard Drive	1.	SIM card slot for WWAN radio
2.	SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card Slot	2.	UPS battery disconnect

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Keyboard Options

The Thor VM2CG has an integrated keypad with five programmable keys and an available external keyboard.

Integrated Keypad

The integrated keypad contains five progammable keys, a blue modifier key and an orange modifier key. Press Orange plus P1-P5 to access P6-P10. The default programmable key functions are described below. Default functions may be overridden by custom settings. Consult your system administrator.

Key	Assigned	Key	Assigned
	Function		Function
P1	F1	P6	Not assigned
P2	F2	P7	Not assigned
P3	F3	P8	Not assigned
P4	F4	P9	Not assigned
P5	F5	P10	Not assigned

Blue Key

When the Blue LED is illuminated, the programmable keys are used to adjust speaker volume and display brightness. Press the Blue key to enter Blue mode and then press

•P1 to Increase speaker volume

•P2 to Decrease speaker volume

•P3 to Increase display brightness

•P4 to Decrease display brightness

•No function is assigned to P5 in Blue mode

The Blue key has a five second timeout. If the Blue key is pressed and no additional key is pressed within the five second timeout period, the Blue modifier mode is exited and the Blue LED is turned off.

When the Blue modifier key is active, the LED located next to the key is illuminated. The modifier key remains active until:

•The Blue modifier key is pressed again, or

•The Orange modifier key is pressed, or

•A five second timeout with no keypress occurs.

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Orange Key

When the Orange LED is illuminated, the programmable keys provide the secondary function.

•Orange + P1 = P6

•Orange + P2 = P7, etc.

When the Orange modifier key is active, the LED located next to the key is illuminated. The modifier key remains active until:

•The Orange modifier key is pressed again, or

•A non-modifier key is pressed (i.e.: P1-P5), or

•The Blue modifier key is pressed.

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95-Key External Keyboard

The Thor VM2CG uses an optional rugged QWERTY 95 key keyboard, designed for ease of use with the Windows CE operating system. The keyboard connects directly to the D9 USB connector on the Thor VM2CG Quick Mount Smart Dock.

•The 95 key keyboard supports all 104 keyboard functions (101 standard keyboard plus Windows keys) and includes an integrated pointing device and left and right mouse buttons. However, because the keyboard only has 95 keys, all functions are not visible (or printed on the keyboard). Therefore the keyboard supports what is called hidden keys - keys that are accessible but not visible on the keyboard.

•The 95 key keyboard keys are backlit. The keyboard backlight is manually controlled.

Keyboard Backlight

The keyboard backlight key in the top right hand corner has a light bulb icon.

The keyboard keys are backlit. The keyboard backlight is manually controlled using the backlight key in the upper right hand corner of the keyboard. Pressing the backlight key cycles the keyboard backlight through the levels of backlight intensity: Off, Low intensity, Medium intensity, Maximum intensity, Off, etc. When the Thor VM2CG is powered on, the keyboard backlight defaults to Off.

By default, the external keypad backlight turns off when the Thor VM2CG enters Suspend.

USB Keyboard / Mouse

A standard USB keyboard or mouse can be attached to the Thor VM2CG using the appropriate dongle cable.

The dongle cable attaches to the Thor VM2CG and provides a USB connector. Please refer to documentation provided with the USB keyboard or mouse for more information on their operation.

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Chapter 2 - Set Up A New Thor VM2CG

This page lists a quick outline of the steps you might take when setting up a new Thor VM2CG. More instruction for each step is listed later in this guide. Please refer to the Thor VM2CG Reference Guide for additional information and instruction.

Contact Technical Assistance if you need additional help.

Note: Installing or removing accessories should be performed on a clean, well-lit surface. When necessary, protect the work surface, the Thor VM2CG, and components from electrostatic discharge.

Caution

Before shipping, the internal UPS battery must be disconnected.

Please refer to the Thor VM2CG Reference Guide for details.

Hardware Setup

1.Connect accessories to the Quick Mount Smart Dock.

2.Connect cables.

3.Connect power cable to the dock.

4.Secure all cables to the dock with the Strain Relief Cable Clamps.

5.Secure the Thor VM2CG in the dock.

6.Press the power switch on the dock.

7.Press the Power key.

Software Setup

Hardware setup should be completed before starting software setup.

1.Calibrate Touch screen

2.Set Date and Time Zone

3.Set Power Schemes Timers

4.Adjust Speaker Volume

5.Pair Bluetooth devices

6.Setup Wireless client parameters

7.Setup terminal emulation parameters

8.Save changed settings to the registry

9.Setup the AppLock parameters

10.Set the DC Wedge parameters

Please refer to the Thor VM2CG Reference Guide for additional information and instruction.

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Quick Mount Smart Dock

The Thor VM2CG assembly consists of two parts, the Thor VM2CG computer and the Quick Mount Smart Dock.

The Thor VM2CG contains an internal UPS battery that, once fully charged, powers the Thor VM2CG for a minimum of 30 minutes when the unit is not mounted in the dock.

The Dock provides:

•A mount for the Thor VM2CG computer. The Dock attaches to a vehicle via a RAM or U-bracket mount.

•Conditioned power for the Thor VM2CG. The Dock accepts 10-60VDC power input directly or 72-144VDC power input with a DC/DC converter.

•COM1 and COM2 serial connections for a tethered scanner, printer, PC connection, etc.

•USB host and client connections via an adapter cable.

•CANbus connection via an adapter cable.

•Headset connection via an adapter cable. When a headset is not attached, the microphone and speakers on the Thor VM2CG are active.

•Strain relief cable mounts.

•Mobility of the Thor VM2CG, since the Dock remains attached to the vehicle the Thor VM2CG computer can easily be moved from one vehicle equipped with a Dock to another.

External antenna connectors may be present on the back of the Thor VM2CG. The connectors may include:

•802.11 antenna connectors, used when the Thor VM2CG is not equipped with internal antennas.

•External GPS antenna connector, when the Thor VM2CG is equipped with GPS.

•External WWAN antenna connectors, when the Thor VM2CG is equipped with WWAN. Optional WWAN radio (available in North America, Europe, New Zealand,and Australia only).

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Preparing the Dock

1.Attach RAM mount to vehicle (see Thor VM2CG Vehicle Mounting Reference Guide).

2.Attach accessories to dock.

3.Attach power cable, 10-60VDC or 72-144VDC.

4.If the tethered I/O port cover is in place, lift the cover to expose the I/O port on the dock. The tether allows the cover to be swung over the back of the dock.

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Place the Thor VM2CG in the Dock

Back of Thor VM2CG

Front of Quick Mount Smart Dock

A.Notch on Thor VM2CG

B.Release lever

C.Upper Lip on Dock

D.Lower Lip on Dock

1.Locate the notch on the upper rear of the Thor VM2CG (item A above).

2.Slide this notch over the top lip (C) of the Dock. Slide the Thor VM2CG from side to side on the Dock to make sure it fully engages on the lip of the Dock. If the Thor VM2CG cannot be slid side to side, the lip is engaged.

3.Pull the quick release lever (B) on the Thor VM2CG down and push the Thor VM2CG against the Dock.

4.Release the quick release lever. The quick release lever catches the lower lip on the Dock and secures the Thor VM2CG to the Dock.

5.If necessary, adjust the viewing angle of the Thor VM2CG.

Removing the Thor VM2CG from the Dock

The Thor VM2CG may be removed from the Quick Mount for limited periods of use or the transfer from vehicle to vehicle. The UPS battery inside the Thor VM2CG powers a fully functional Thor VM2CG for a minimum of 30 minutes.

To remove the Thor VM2CG from the Dock:

1.Pull the quick release lever (item B) downward on the back of the Thor VM2CG.

2.Pull the bottom of the Thor VM2CG away from the Dock.

3.Lift the Thor VM2CG away from the Dock.

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Backlights and Indicators

Display Backlight

There are several configuration options for the Thor VM2CG display backlight:

Power Management

The display backlight is controlled by power management. When the user activity timer expires, the display backlight is turned off. Different timeouts can be set for when the Thor VM2CG is operating in the following power configuration modes:

•AC/DC Mode

•Ignition Mode (ignition on)

•Ignition Mode (ignition off)

•Auto-on Mode

•UPS.

Please refer to the Thor VM2CG Reference Guide for details.

Backlight Brightness

The intensity of the display backlight can be manually configured:

Brightness control does not “roll-over” from minimum to maximum or from maximum to minimum. Continuously holding down the up or down arrow keys does not cause an automatic repeat of the up (or down) arrow key.

Screen Blanking

The Thor VM2CG can be configured to blank (blackout) the display while the vehicle is in motion. Please refer to the Thor VM2CG Reference Guide for details.

Keypad Backlight

By default, the integrated keypad backlight follows the display backlight. The integrated keypad backlight can be disabled. Please refer to the Thor VM2CG Reference Guide for details.

The external USB keyboard backlight is manually controlled.

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LED Functions

1. System LEDs

2. Connection LEDs

3. Blue LED

4. Orange LED

5. Programmable LED

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System LEDs

1. SYS (System Status) LED

2. UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) LED

3. SSD (Solid State Drive) LED

SYS (System Status) LED

LED Behavior

Solid Green

Green blinking very slowly External power present (1/2 sec. on, 4 1/2 sec. off)

Off

External power present

Off

External power not present

Green blinking slowly External power present (1/2 sec. on, 1 1/2 sec. off)

Green blinking slowly External power not present (1/2 sec. on, 1 1/2 sec. off)

System State

•On

•On but Backlight Off

•On but Display Off

•Suspend

•Off

•Off,

•Suspend

CPU temperature less than -20ºC, Heater warming CPU for 30 sec.

CPU temperature less than -20ºC,

Need to move unit to warmer environment

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UPS Status LED

The color of the UPS LED identifies the charge level and the behavior of the LED identifies the charging state.

Charge Level

LED Color	Status
Green	Fully charged (>90%)

•Less than fully charged, but more than 2 minutes runtime remaining,

Amber	•	Out of charging temperature range,
	•	No UPS present,
	•	Charge timeout.
Red	Low battery, less than 2 minutes runtime until shutdown

Charging State

LED Behavior

Slow Blink

(1 sec. on, 3 sec. off)

Fast Blink

(1/2 sec. on, 1/2 sec. off) On

Off

Status

Charging.

UPS supplying power and discharging.

Neither charging or discharging. Unit is off or is in Suspend.

SSD (Solid State Drive) LED

LED Behavior	Status
Flashing Green	SSD read or write activity.
Off	No SSD read or write activity.

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Connection LEDs

1. WWAN LED

2. WiFi LED

3. Bluetooth LED

WWAN LED

LED Behavior	Status
Solid Green	Indicates a WWAN connection to a network.
Off	Indicates no WWAN connection.

WiFi LED

LED Behavior	Status
Solid Green	Indicates a connection with an IP address to an Access Point
Off	Indicates no connection to an Access Point.

Bluetooth LED

LED Behavior	Status
Blue Blinking Slowly	Bluetooth is paired but not connected to a device.
Blue Blinking Medium	Bluetooth is paired and connected to a device.
Blue Blinking Fast	Bluetooth is discovering Bluetooth devices.
Off	Bluetooth hardware has been turned off.

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