Honeywell VX3Plus Reference Manual

VX3Plus

Vehicle-Mount Computer

Microsoft®Windows®CE 5 Operating System

Reference Guide

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Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1

End User License Agreement (EULA) 1-1

Reboot 1-2

Warmboot 1-2

Coldboot 1-2

Components 1-3

Front 1-3

Back 1-4

Endcap 1-5

Endcap Options 1-5

VX3Plus without a Touchscreen 1-5

Chapter 2: Hardware 2-1

System Hardware 2-1

802.11b/g and a/b/g Wireless Client 2-2

Central Processing Unit 2-2

System Memory 2-2

Video Subsystem 2-2

Power Supply 2-2

Backup Battery 2-2

Audio Interface 2-3

PCMCIA and CF Slots 2-3

PCMCIA – Network or SRAM Cards 2-3

CF – CompactFlash Card 2-3

Bluetooth LXEZ Pairing 2-4

Power Modes 2-5

On Mode 2-5

User Idle Mode 2-5

Primary Events 2-5

Suspend Mode 2-5

Off Mode 2-6

External Connectors 2-7

RS-232 Connector (COM1 or COM3) 2-7

Technical Specifications - Connection Cable 2-7

RTS/CTS Handshaking and the Serial Port 2-8

Screen Blanking Cable 2-9

Serial Cable 2-9

Sample Cable for Screen Blanking 2-9

USB-C Connector 2-10

USB-H Connector 2-11

Audio Connector 2-13

Power Supply Connector 2-13

Antenna Connector (Optional) 2-13

Vehicle Remote Antenna Mount 2-14

Programmable Scan Buttons 2-14

Field Exit Key Function (IBM 5250 Only) 2-14

Keypad 2-15

Key Functions 2-15

Programmable 2-15

Enter 2-15

2nd 2-15

Ctrl 2-15

Alt 2-16

Shft 2-16

Spc 2-16

Caps Key and CapsLock Mode 2-16

Keypad Shortcuts 2-16

Custom Key Maps 2-16

LED Functions 2-17

2nd 2-17

ALT 2-17

CTRL 2-17

SHFT 2-17

CAPS 2-17

STAT 2-17

Speaker 2-17

Display 2-18

Touchscreen 2-18

Power Supply 2-18

External Power Supply 2-19

Endcap Combinations 2-19

Serial / USB-C Endcap 2-19

Dual Serial Endcap 2-19

Serial / USB-H Endcap 2-20

USB-C / USB-H Endcap 2-20

Chapter 3: Software 3-1

Introduction 3-1

Operating System 3-1

Windows CE Operating System 3-1

General Windows CE Keyboard Shortcuts 3-1

Warmboot 3-3

Coldboot 3-3

Clearing Persistent Storage / Reset to Default Settings 3-3

Folders Copied at Startup 3-3

Saving Changes to the Registry 3-3

Software Load 3-5

Software Applications 3-5

ActiveSync 3-5

Bluetooth (Optional) 3-5

Java (Optional) 3-6

RFTerm (Optional) 3-6

Avalanche 3-6

Software Development 3-6

Access Files on the CF/SD Card 3-6

VX3Plus Utilities 3-7

LAUNCH.EXE 3-7

LAUNCH.EXE and Persistent Storage 3-9

REGEDIT.EXE 3-9

REGLOAD.EXE 3-9

REGDUMP.EXE 3-9

WARMBOOT.EXE 3-9

WAVPLAY.EXE 3-9

VX3Plus Command-line Utilities 3-9

COLDBOOT.EXE 3-9

PrtScrn.EXE 3-10

Desktop 3-11

Desktop Icons 3-11

Taskbar 3-12

My Device Folders 3-12

Wavelink Avalanche Enabler (Optional) 3-13

Internet Explorer 3-13

Start Menu Program Options 3-14

Communication 3-14

ActiveSync 3-15

Start FTP Server / Stop FTP Server 3-15

Summit 3-15

Certs 3-15

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Command Prompt 3-15

eXpress Scan 3-15

Internet Explorer 3-16

Media Player 3-16

Microsoft File Viewers 3-16

Microsoft WordPad 3-16

Remote Desktop Connection 3-16

Settings 3-17

Transcriber 3-17

Windows Explorer 3-17

Taskbar 3-18

General Tab 3-18

Advanced Tab 3-18

Expand Control Panel 3-18

Clear Contents of Document Folder 3-19

Taskbar Icons 3-19

VX3Plus OS Upgrade 3-19

Introduction 3-19

Preparation 3-19

Procedure 3-20

ActiveSync 3-20

Introduction 3-20

Initial Setup 3-21

Connect via USB 3-21

Cable for USB ActiveSync Connection: 3-21

Serial Connection 3-22

Cable for Serial ActiveSync Connection 3-22

Wireless Connection 3-23

VX3Plus without Touchscreen 3-23

Synchronizing from the Mobile Device 3-23

Explore 3-23

Backup Data Files using ActiveSync 3-23

Prerequisites 3-23

Serial Port Transfer 3-24

USB Transfer 3-24

Connect 3-24

Disconnect 3-24

Cold Boot and Loss of Host Re-connection 3-24

ActiveSync Help 3-25

Configuring the VX3Plus with LXEConnect 3-26

Install LXEConnect 3-26

Using LXEConnect 3-28

Control Panel 3-30

About 3-32

Version Tab and the Registry 3-32

Language and Fonts 3-32

Identifying Software Versions 3-33

MAC Address 3-33

Accessibility 3-34

Administration - AppLock 3-36

Setup a New Device 3-36

Administration Mode 3-37

End User Mode 3-37

Passwords 3-38

End-User Switching Technique 3-38

Using a Stylus Tap 3-38

Using the Switch Key Sequence 3-39

Hotkey (Activation hotkey) 3-39

Application Configuration 3-39

Application Panel 3-40

Launch Button 3-41

Auto At Boot 3-41

Auto Re-Launch 3-42

Manual (Launch) 3-43

Allow Close 3-43

Match 3-44

End User Internet Explorer (EUIE) 3-44

Security Panel 3-45

Hotkey 3-45

Password 3-45

Options Panel 3-46

Launch timeout 3-46

Replace timeout 3-46

Restart timeout 3-46

Status Panel 3-46

View 3-47

Log 3-47

Save As 3-47

AppLock Help 3-48

AppLock Error Messages 3-48

Bluetooth 3-56

Bluetooth Devices 3-57

Discover 3-58

Stop Button 3-58

Bluetooth Device List 3-59

Clear Button 3-59

Bluetooth Device Menu 3-59

Right Click Menu Options 3-60

Bluetooth Device Properties 3-61

Settings 3-62

Turn Off Bluetooth 3-62

Options 3-63

Reconnect 3-64

Options 3-65

OPP Setup 3-67

OPP Send 3-69

Buttons 3-69

About 3-70

Using Bluetooth 3-71

Bluetooth Devices Display - Before Discovering Devices 3-71

Initial Configuration 3-71

Subsequent Use 3-72

Bluetooth Indicators 3-73

Bluetooth Barcode Reader Setup 3-73

Prerequisites 3-73

VX3Plus with Label 3-74

VX3Plus without Label 3-74

Bluetooth Beep and LED Indications 3-76

Bluetooth Printer Setup 3-76

Easy Pairing and Auto-Reconnect 3-77

Using OPP 3-78

Pairing with an OPP Device 3-78

Remote Device Pushes File to VX3Plus 3-78

VX3Plus Pushes File to Remote Device 3-79

LXEZ Pairing and External Application 3-79

Certificates 3-80

Date / Time 3-81

Device Management 3-82

Dialing 3-83

Display 3-84

Background 3-84

Appearance 3-84

Backlight 3-85

Input Panel 3-86

Installed Programs 3-87

Internet Options 3-88

Keyboard 3-91

KeyPad 3-92

KeyMap Tab 3-93

How to Remap a Single Key 3-93

How to Remap a Key Sequence 3-93

How to Remap an Application 3-93

How to Remap a Command 3-94

LaunchApp Tab 3-94

RunCmd Tab 3-95

License Viewer 3-96

Mixer 3-97

Mouse 3-98

MX3X-VXC Options 3-99

Communication 3-99

Enable TCP/IP Version 6 3-99

Allow Remote Desktop Autologon 3-99

Autolaunch TimeSync 3-99

Disable SNMP 3-100

Misc 3-101

CapsLock 3-101

Touch Screen Disable 3-101

Enable RFTerm Auto Launch 3-101

Enable Auto Launch IP Wait 3-101

IP Wait Timeout 3-102

Status Popup 3-103

Network and Dialup Options 3-104

Create a New Connection 3-104

Network Capture 3-105

Netlog 3-105

NDISLog 3-106

Owner 3-108

Password 3-110

PC Connection 3-111

PCMCIA 3-112

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PCMCIA Tab Options 3-112

CF Tab Options 3-113

IntATA Tab Options 3-113

Regional and Language Settings 3-114

Remove Programs 3-116

Scanner 3-117

Bar Code Readers 3-117

Return to Factory Default Settings 3-117

Barcode Processing Overview 3-117

Factory Default Settings 3-118

Main Tab 3-119

Screen Blanking 3-120

Technical Specifications - Screen Blanking Cable 3-121

Serial cable 3-121

Pinout 3-121

Keys Tab 3-122

COM1 Tab 3-123

COM2 Tab 3-124

COM3 Tab 3-125

Serial Port Pin 9 3-126

Enable Handshaking 3-126

Barcode Tab 3-127

Buttons 3-127

Enable Code ID 3-128

Options 3-128

Notes 3-128

Barcode – Custom Identifiers 3-129

Parameters 3-129

Name text box 3-129

ID Code text box 3-129

Buttons 3-130

Add 3-130

Insert 3-130

Edit 3-130

Clear All 3-130

Remove 3-130

Control Code Replacement Examples 3-130

Barcode Processing Examples 3-131

Barcode - Ctrl Char Mapping 3-132

Translate All 3-132

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Parameters 3-132

Barcode - Symbology Settings 3-133

Parameters 3-134

Strip Leading/Trailing Control 3-135

Barcode Data Match List 3-135

Barcode Data Match Edit Buttons 3-136

Match List Rules 3-136

Add Prefix/Suffix Control 3-137

Length Based Barcode Stripping 3-137

Hat Encoding 3-140

Stylus 3-142

System 3-143

General Tab 3-143

Memory Tab 3-144

Device Name Tab 3-144

Copyrights Tab 3-145

Terminal Server Client Licenses 3-146

Volume and Sounds 3-147

Good Scan and Bad Scan Sounds 3-148

WiFi 3-149

Chapter 4: Enabler Installation and Configuration 4-1

Introduction 4-1

Installation 4-1

Installing the Enabler on Mobile Devices 4-1

Enabler Uninstall Process 4-2

Stop the Enabler Service 4-2

Update Monitoring Overview 4-3

Mobile Device Wireless and Network Settings 4-4

Preparing a Device for Remote Management 4-5

Using Wavelink Avalanche to Upgrade System Baseline 4-6

Part 1 – Bootstrapping the RMU 4-6

Part 2 – Installing Packages 4-6

Version Information on Mobile Devices 4-6

User Interface 4-7

Enabler Configuration 4-7

File Menu Options 4-8

Avalanche Update using File > Settings 4-9

Menu Options 4-9

Connection 4-10

Server Contact 4-11

Data 4-12

Preferences 4-13

Display 4-15

Taskbar 4-16

Execution 4-17

Scan Config 4-18

Shortcuts 4-19

SaaS 4-20

Adapters 4-21

Status 4-24

Startup/Shutdown 4-25

Exit 4-26

Using Remote Management 4-26

Using eXpress Scan 4-27

Step 1: Create Bar Codes 4-27

Step 2: Scan Bar Codes 4-27

Step 3: Process Completion 4-29

Chapter 5: Wireless Network Configuration 5-1

Important Notes 5-1

Summit Client Utility 5-1

Help 5-2

Summit Tray Icon 5-2

Wireless Zero Config Utility and the Summit Radio 5-3

How To: Use the Wireless Zero Config Utility 5-3

How to: Switch Control to SCU 5-3

Main Tab 5-4

Auto Profile 5-5

Admin Login 5-5

Profile Tab 5-7

Buttons 5-8

Profile Parameters 5-9

Status Tab 5-11

Diags Tab 5-12

Global Tab 5-13

Custom Parameter Option 5-14

Global Parameters 5-15

Sign-On vs. Stored Credentials 5-19

How to: Use Stored Credentials 5-19

How to: Use Sign On Screen 5-19

Windows Certificate Store vs. Certs Path 5-20

User Certificates 5-20

Root CA Certificates 5-20

How To: Use the Certs Path 5-21

How To: Use Windows Certificate Store 5-21

Configuring the Profile 5-21

No Security 5-23

WEP 5-24

LEAP 5-25

PEAP/MSCHAP 5-26

PEAP/GTC 5-28

WPA/LEAP 5-30

EAP-FAST 5-32

EAP-TLS 5-34

WPA PSK 5-36

Certificates 5-37

Generating a Root CA Certificate 5-37

Installing a Root CA Certificate 5-40

Generating a User Certificate 5-41

Installing a User Certificate 5-46

Verify Installation 5-49

Chapter 6: Keymaps 6-1

KeyMap 101-Key Equivalencies 6-1

IBM Terminal Emulation 6-5

IBM 3270 6-5

IBM 5250 6-6

Chapter 7: Technical Specifications 7-1

VX3Plus 7-1

Dimensions 7-1

Environmental Specifications 7-2

Network Card Specifications 7-2

Summit 802.11 b/g CF 2.4GHz 7-2

Summit 802.11a/b/g CF 2.4/5.0GHz 7-3

Bluetooth 7-3

Chapter 8: Technical Assistance 8-1

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Chapter 1: Introduction

The VX3Plus Vehicle Mount Computer (VMC) is a rugged, vehicle mounted, PC (Personal Computer) running a Microsoft® Windows® CE operating system and capable of wireless data communications from a fork-lift truck or any properly configured vehicle.

The optional Bluetooth® module supports Bluetooth printers and scanners. The VX3Plus provides the power and functionality of a desktop computer in a vehicle mounted unit, with a wide range of options.

Contact your representative for information on the latest upgrades for your VX3Plus.

End User License Agreement (EULA)

When a new VX3Plus starts up a EULA is displayed on the touchscreen. 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 VX3Plus continues the startup process. The EULA is not presented to the user again.

Tap the Decline button to decline the EULA and the VX3Plus 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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Reboot

When the Windows CE desktop is displayed or an application begins, the power up (or reboot) sequence is complete.

Warmboot

A warmboot reboots the computer without erasing any registry data. However, any applications installed to RAM are lost, as is all data in RAM. This occurs because the operating system is stored on the flash drive, but must be loaded into RAM to run.

All registry configurations are automatically preserved. Any applications stored as .CAB files in the System folder and configured in the Registry to persist are reinstalled on boot up by the Launch utility.

To warmboot the VX3Plus, select Start > Run and type

warmboot

and tap the OK button.

Coldboot

A coldboot reboots the computer, erases all registry data and returns the computer to factory default settings. In order to be preserved, applications and data must be stored in the System folder. Registry information is not preserved. Only factory default applications and drivers stored as .CAB files in the System folder are loaded by Launch.

A coldboot is initiated by running the Coldboot application in the Windows folder. This application automatically cold boots the VX3Plus, erasing any customer applied registry changes and returning the VX3Plus to its factory settings.

To coldboot the VX3Plus, select Start > Run and type

coldboot

and tap the OK button.

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Components

Front

1. Endcap

2. Display

3. Programmable Key

4. Beeper

5. On / Off Button

6. 2nd LED

7. Alt LED

8. Ctrl LED

9. Shift LED

10. Caps LED

11. Status LED

12. Programmable Key

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Back

1. RAM Ball

2. Power Connector

3. Strain Relief Clamp

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Endcap

1. Left Port

2. Cable Strain Relief Clamps

3. Right Port

4. Audio Jack or External Antenna Connector (Audio Jack shown)

Endcap Options

Left Port Right Port

COM3 (RS-232) USB-Client (USB-C)

COM3 (RS-232) COM1 (RS-232)

USB-Host (USB-H) COM1 (RS-232)

USB-Host (USB-H) USB-Client (USB-C)

VX3Plus without a Touchscreen

If your VX3Plus is not equipped with a touchscreen you can use keypad shortcuts instead of the stylus.

For a VX3Plus equipped with a touchscreen, the touchscreen can be disabled and enabled using Start > Settings > Control Panel > MX3X-VXC Options > Misc tab.

If a touchscreen is not present or the touchscreen is disabled, it may be preferable to use ActiveSync and LXEConnect to configure the VX3Plus.

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Chapter 2: Hardware

System Hardware

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802.11b/g and a/b/g Wireless Client

The VX3Plus has an 802.11x network card that supports diversity with two internal antennas. The CPU board does not allow hot swapping the network card. Power management for the network card is configured with the Summit Client Utility.

WEP, WPA and LEAP are supported.

Central Processing Unit

The CPU is a 400MHz Intel XScale PXA255 CPU. The operating system is Microsoft Windows CE 5.0. The OS image is stored on an internal SD flash card and is loaded into DRAM for execution.

XScale turbo mode switching is supported and turned on by default.

The VX3Plus supports the following I/O components of the core logic:

l One PCMCIA slot (supports Type I or II PCMCIA cards).

l One CompactFlash card port.

l One Digitizer Input port (see Touchscreen).

l Two I/O ports in four configurations (see Endcap Combinations).

System Memory

A CF Card FLASH is used for ROM, Flash for Windows operating system and Flash memory for bundled applications. The Flash is configured as the primary boot device and contains the Windows operating system image, boot loader, OAL, applications, utilities and device drivers.

Any flash remaining beyond the Windows operating system image is formatted for use as a persistent memory drive (which appears in My Computer as the folder labeled System). Any programs or data stored in this folder will not be lost if the memory backup battery fails.

The computer has one Type II CF+ slot. The computer supports and auto detects up to 256MB of Type I CompactFlash memory.

Video Subsystem

The display has a 640 pixel (horizontal) by 240 pixel (vertical) format. The display controller supports Windows CE graphics modes. Touchscreen allows mouse functions (pointing and tapping on the display or Signature Capture) using a stylus.

There are two types of displays available:

l The active transmissive color display is optimized for indoor lighting.

l The active transflective display is optimized for outdoor viewing.

Power Supply

Vehicle power input for the VX3Plus is 12V to 80V DC nominal and is accepted without the need to perform any manual operation within the VX3Plus.

Backup Battery

The VX3Plus has a permanent 190 mAh Lithium battery installed to maintain time, date and CMOS setup information. The lithium battery is not user serviceable and should last five years with normal use before it requires replacement.

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Note: The backup battery should only be changed by authorized service personnel.

Audio Interface

An interface is available for headset operation. When a headset is plugged into the audio jack on the endcap, the main speaker is disabled.

PCMCIA and CF Slots

Use and operation of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) device (e.g. PC card) is dependent upon both the type of device installed and the application(s) running on the computer. Make sure the proper software is pre-loaded and PC cards are properly configured.

PCMCIA – Network or SRAM Cards

When removing or installing the network card, protect the internal components and the network card from electrostatic discharge.

The VX3Plus has one internal PCMCIA slot that conforms electrically to PCMCIA 2.1 specifications. The PC Slot supplies

0.75 of an amp at 5Volts or 3.3Volts. Battery voltage is supplied through unused pin 35 to support a WAN client device in the slot. The PC slot is accessible by the use of a Phillips screwdriver to first loosen the endcap. It accepts Type I or II cards only. Slot 0 accepts PCMCIA 802.11 network cards or SRAM/Flash memory cards.

CF – CompactFlash Card

The VX3Plus has one internal CompactFlash card port that supports Type I and II CF+ cards. The slot is accessible when the endcap has been loosened.

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Bluetooth LXEZ Pairing

The VX3Plus 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 will not be able to select PIN authentication or encryption on connections to from the VX3Plus. However, the VX3Plus supports authentication requests from pairing devices. If a pairing device requests authentication or encryption, the VX3Plus 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 filtered mode simultaneously supports one printer as a slave Bluetooth device and one scanner, either as a slave or as a master Bluetooth device.

l The VX3Plus does not have a Bluetooth managed LED.

l The LED on the Bluetooth scanner illuminates during a scanning operation.

l Barcode data captured by the Bluetooth scanner is manipulated by the settings in the VX3Plus Scanner Properties

control panel applet.

l Multiple beeps may be heard during a barcode scan using a mobile Bluetooth scanner; beeps from the mobile Bluetooth

scanner as the barcode data is accepted/rejected, and other beeps from the VX3Plus during final barcode data manipulation.

Power Modes

The VX3Plus has four power modes: On, User Idle, Suspend and Off.

On Mode

When the VX3Plus is attached to either vehicle 12-80 VDC or an external power supply and the power button is pressed, the VX3Plus is in the On mode. In this mode, the keypad, touchscreen and any attached peripherals such as a scanner function normally. The display remains on until the backlight timer (if enabled) expires.

User Idle Mode

If the Display Backlight Timer is enabled (Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display), the VX3Plus enters User Idle Mode when the display backlight timer expires without any Primary Event (see below) to reset the timer. The VX3Plus exits User Idle Mode with any Primary Event.

The keypress or screen touch that exits User Idle Mode is sent to the operating system.

The VX3Plus then transitions to On Mode.

Primary Events

l Any key on the keypad

l COM1 activity

l Stylus touch on the touchscreen

l Scanner activity

l Power button tap

l USB client connection

l Bluetooth device reconnect / disconnect message

Suspend Mode

The Suspend mode is entered when the Power Button is tapped. Some devices may include a Start > Suspend option to enter Suspend mode.

In Suspend mode, the display is off. Any of the events listed below wakes the VX3Plus from Suspend and returns the VX3Plus to On mode.

The keypress or screen touch that exits Suspend Mode is not sent to the operating system.

Any of the following primary events will wake the unit and reset the display / display backlight timers:

l Any key on the keypad

l Power button tap

l Stylus touch on the touchscreen

l Bluetooth device reconnect / disconnect message

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Off Mode

The VX3Plus enters the Off Mode when it is not connected to a power source. However, an internal Real Time Clock (RTC) powered by an internal battery maintains the date and time while the VX3Plus is off.

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External Connectors

Most external connectors for the VX3Plus are located on the top of the unit.

l The RS-232 port, if present, (COM1 or COM3) connects to a serial barcode scanner, PC or printer.

l The USB-C port, if present, provides a USB Client connection.

l The USB-H port, if present, provides a USB Host connection.

l Audio connects to a mono or stereo telephone headset/microphone.

l An optional connector for a remote mount antenna.

When the remote antenna mount is ordered, the VX3Plus does not have an audio connector.

RS-232 Connector (COM1 or COM3)

When present, the serial connector, labeled “RS-232”, (configured as COM1 or COM3 depending on endcap option selected) is industry-standard RS-232. The connector includes a PC/AT standard 9–pin “D” male connector. By default, Pin 9 to provide RI. Pin 9 of COM1 or COM 3 may also be configured to supply +5 VDC at 0.4A (max) for an external bar code scanner.

Power the VX3Plus off before attaching a cable or device to the COM1 or COM3 serial port.

Pin Signal Description

1 DCD Data Carrier Detect - Input

2 RXD Receive Data - Input

3 TXD Transmit Data - Input

4 DTR Data Terminal Ready - Input

5 GND Signal/Power Ground

6 DSR Data Set Ready - Input

7 RTS Request to Send - Output

8 CTS Clear to Send - Input

+5VDC Bar Code Scanner Power - 400mA max (default)

RI Ring Indicator

Shell CGND Chassis Ground

Technical Specifications - Connection Cable

The exact serial cable is crucial. Many commercial null modem cables will not work. The following cable is recommended:

Serial Cable - 9000060CABLE

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DB9 female DB9 female

1 7

2 3

3 2

4 6, 8

5 5

6, 8 4

7 1

9 no connection

Some laptop devices do not properly implement all control lines on the serial port - the laptop connection will not work.

RTS/CTS Handshaking and the Serial Port

RTS Ready to Send

CTS Clear to Send

DTR Data Terminal Ready

DSR Data Set Ready

Remote Side The device sending data to and receiving data from the VX3Plus through the serial cable connected to the RS-

232 ports on both devices.

Serial Cable: 9000060CABLE

The VX3Plus serial port supports four types of handshaking via the serial cable: None, standard Xon/Xoff, standard DTR/DSR, and a form of RTS/CTS.

To use RTS/CTS, the remote side computer must clear the DTR line which sets the VX3Plus CTS line and allows the VX3Plus to send data to the remote side.

And then signals and data travel smoothly between both devices.

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Screen Blanking Cable

The customer must supply their own cable.

The cable must be designed so that pin 7 (RTS – Request to Send Output) and pin 8 (Clear to Send Input) of a D9 female connector provide continuity only when the vehicle is stopped (for example, via a switch on the accelerator pedal of the fork truck).

All other pins on the connector must be left unconnected. If pins 7 and 8 do not provide continuity (or the cable is removed), the VX3Plus screen remains blank.

Serial Cable

Customer built cable with the following specifications.

DB9 female Function

1 Not Used

Sample Cable for Screen Blanking

2 Not Used

3 Not Used

4 Not Used

5 Not Used

6 Not Used

9 Not Used

No signal when in motion, Continuity to Pin 8 when stopped

No signal when in motion, Continuity to Pin 7 when stopped

Proper COM port settings to support screen blanking are located in Start > Settings > Control Panel > Scanner.

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USB-C Connector

When present, the USB client connector (labeled “USB-C”) is an industry-standard RS-232 9-pin “D” male connector.

The optional USB cable is required to adapt the connection to a standard USB connector.

Caution: Do not use the USB labeled endcap port for tethered scanners or other serial devices.

USB Client Cable USB Client Port on Endcap

ActiveSync : Connect from USB-C port to USB Type A Host – a laptop/desktop, etc.

VX3Plus DB9 Connector

USB Client Connector

DB9 Connector Signal USB Connector

1 Host Detect 1