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Honeywell VX7 User Manual

VX7
Vehicle-Mount Computer
Microsoft®Windows®CE 5 Operating System
Reference Guide

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1
End User License Agreement (EULA) 1-1
Reboot 1-2
Warmboot 1-2
Coldboot 1-2
Components 1-3
Top View 1-3
Front View 1-3
Bottom View 1-4
Back View 1-4
Control Panel 1-5
Access Panel 1-5
Chapter 2: Hardware 2-7
System Hardware 2-7
802.11b/g and a/b/g Wireless Client 2-8
Central Processing Unit 2-8
Input/Output Components 2-8
System Memory 2-8
Video Subsystem 2-8
Power Supply 2-9
Uninterruptible Power Supply 2-9
Backup Battery 2-9
Audio Interface 2-9
Card Slots 2-9
PCMCIA Slots 2-9
CompactFlash (CF) Slot 2-9
Secure Digital (SD) Slot 2-9
Bluetooth LXEZ Pairing 2-10
Power Modes 2-11
On Mode 2-11
User Idle Mode 2-11
Primary Events 2-11
Suspend Mode 2-11
Off Mode 2-11
External Connectors 2-12
Scanner Serial Connector (COM1) 2-13
Printer / PC Serial Connector (COM3) 2-14
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Technical Specifications - Connection Cable 2-15
RTS/CTS Handshaking and the Serial Port 2-15
Screen Blanking Cable 2-16
Serial Cable 2-16
Sample Cable for Screen Blanking 2-17
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse 2-18
USB Keyboard / Mouse 2-18
Keyboard / Mouse Connector 2-18
PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Cable 2-19
D9 Male Connector 2-19
PS/2 Keyboard Connector 2-20
PS/2 Mouse Connector 2-20
USB and Optional Ethernet Connector 2-21
Ethernet / USB Dongle Cables 2-22
D15 Female Connector 2-23
USB Host Connector 2-24
USB Client Connector 2-24
RJ45 Connector 2-25
Audio Connector 2-26
Power Supply Connector 2-26
UPS Battery Pack Connectors 2-27
Input Connector Pinout 2-27
Output Connector Pinout 2-27
UPS Battery Extension Cable Connector 2-28
Input Connector Pinout 2-28
Output Connector Pinout 2-28
Antenna Connections 2-29
Spread Spectrum RF Antenna Connector Pin 2-29
Vehicle Remote Antenna Mount 2-29
Internal Antenna 2-30
User Access Panel 2-31
Remove User Access Panel Cover 2-31
Inside the User Access Panel 2-31
Reinstall User Access Panel Cover 2-32
QWERTY 95 Key Keyboard 2-33
Keyboard Indicators 2-33
Numlock 2-33
CapsLock 2-34
Scroll Lock 2-34
Keyboard Backlight 2-34
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QWERTY Keyboard 2-35
IBM 3270 Overlay 2-35
IBM 5250 Overlay 2-36
Keyboard LEDs 2-36
CAPS LED 2-37
Secondary Keys LED 2-37
Control Keys 2-38
LED Functions 2-39
Status LED 2-39
60 Key Keyboard - Keyboard LEDs 2-39
Speakers 2-39
Display 2-40
Touch Screen 2-40
Touch Screen Heater 2-40
Power Supply 2-41
External Power Supply 2-41
Fuse 2-42
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
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 3-4
Software Load 3-5
Software Applications 3-5
ActiveSync 3-5
Bluetooth (Optional) 3-5
Java (Optional) 3-5
RFTerm (Optional) 3-6
Avalanche 3-6
Software Development 3-6
Access Files on the CF/SD Card 3-6
VX7 Utilities 3-7
LAUNCH.EXE 3-7
LAUNCH.EXE and Persistent Storage 3-9
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REGEDIT.EXE 3-9
REGLOAD.EXE 3-9
REGDUMP.EXE 3-9
WARMBOOT.EXE 3-9
WAVPLAY.EXE 3-9
VX7 Command-line Utilities 3-10
COLDBOOT.EXE 3-10
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 3-15
ActiveSync 3-15
Start FTP Server / Stop FTP Server 3-15
Summit 3-15
Certs 3-15
Command Prompt 3-16
eXpress Scan 3-16
Internet Explorer 3-16
Media Player 3-17
Microsoft File Viewers 3-17
Microsoft WordPad 3-17
Remote Desktop Connection 3-17
Settings 3-18
Transcriber 3-18
Windows Explorer 3-18
Taskbar 3-19
General Tab 3-19
Advanced Tab 3-19
Expand Control Panel 3-19
Clear Contents of Document Folder 3-20
Taskbar Icons 3-20
VX7 OS Upgrade 3-21
Introduction 3-21
Preparation 3-21
Procedure 3-21
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ActiveSync 3-22
Introduction 3-22
Initial Setup 3-22
Connect via USB 3-23
Cables for USB ActiveSync Connection: 3-23
Serial Connection 3-24
Cable for Serial ActiveSync Connection 3-24
Wireless Connection 3-24
VX7 with Disabled Touch Screen 3-25
Synchronizing from the Mobile Device 3-25
Explore 3-25
Backup Data Files using ActiveSync 3-25
Prerequisites 3-25
Serial Port Transfer 3-25
USB Transfer 3-25
Connect 3-26
Disconnect 3-26
Cold Boot and Loss of Host Re-connection 3-26
ActiveSync Help 3-27
Configuring the VX7 with LXEConnect 3-28
Install LXEConnect 3-28
Using LXEConnect 3-30
Control Panel 3-32
About 3-34
Version Tab and the Registry 3-34
Language and Fonts 3-34
Identifying Software Versions 3-35
MAC Address 3-35
Accessibility 3-36
Administration - AppLock 3-37
Setup a New Device 3-38
Administration Mode 3-38
End User Mode 3-39
Passwords 3-39
End-User Switching Technique 3-40
Using a Stylus Tap 3-40
Using the Switch Key Sequence 3-40
Hotkey (Activation hotkey) 3-41
Application Configuration 3-42
Application Panel 3-42
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Launch Button 3-43
Auto At Boot 3-44
Auto Re-Launch 3-45
Manual (Launch) 3-46
Allow Close 3-46
Match 3-47
End User Internet Explorer (EUIE) 3-47
Security Panel 3-48
Hotkey 3-48
Password 3-48
Options Panel 3-49
Launch timeout 3-49
Replace timeout 3-49
Restart timeout 3-49
Status Panel 3-49
View 3-50
Log 3-50
Save As 3-50
AppLock Help 3-51
AppLock Error Messages 3-51
Bluetooth 3-59
Bluetooth Devices 3-60
Discover 3-61
Stop Button 3-61
Bluetooth Device List 3-62
Clear Button 3-62
Bluetooth Device Menu 3-63
Right Click Menu Options 3-63
Bluetooth Device Properties 3-64
Settings 3-65
Turn Off Bluetooth 3-65
Options 3-66
Reconnect 3-67
Options 3-68
OPP Setup 3-70
OPP Send 3-72
Buttons 3-72
About 3-73
Using Bluetooth 3-74
Bluetooth Devices Display - Before Discovering Devices 3-74
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Initial Configuration 3-74
Subsequent Use 3-75
Bluetooth Indicators 3-76
Bluetooth Barcode Reader Setup 3-76
Prerequisites 3-76
VX7 with Label 3-77
VX7 without Label 3-77
Bluetooth Beep and LED Indications 3-79
Bluetooth Printer Setup 3-79
Easy Pairing and Auto-Reconnect 3-79
Using OPP 3-80
Pairing with an OPP Device 3-80
Remote Device Pushes File to VX7 3-80
VX7 Pushes File to Remote Device 3-81
LXEZ Pairing and External Application 3-81
Certificates 3-82
Date / Time 3-83
Device Management 3-84
Dialing 3-85
Display 3-86
Background 3-86
Appearance 3-86
Backlight 3-87
Input Panel 3-88
Installed Programs 3-89
Internet Options 3-90
Keyboard 3-93
KeyPad 3-94
KeyMap Tab 3-95
Remap a Single Key 3-95
Remap a Key to a Unicode Value 3-95
Remap a Key Sequence 3-95
Remap a Key to a Sequence of Unicode Values 3-96
Remap an Application 3-96
Remap a Command 3-96
LaunchApp Tab 3-98
RunCmd Tab 3-99
License Viewer 3-100
Mixer 3-101
Mouse 3-102
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MX3X-VXC Options 3-103
Communication 3-103
Enable TCP/IP Version 6 3-103
Allow Remote Desktop Autologon 3-103
Autolaunch TimeSync 3-103
Disable SNMP 3-104
LXE BTRS Enabled 3-104
Misc 3-105
CapsLock 3-105
NumLock 3-105
Touch Screen Disable 3-105
Touch Screen Heater Disable 3-105
Screen Size 640x480 3-105
Large SIP 3-105
Enable RFTerm Auto Launch 3-106
Enable Auto Launch IP Wait 3-106
IP Wait Timeout 3-106
Status Popup 3-107
Network and Dialup Options 3-108
Create a New Connection 3-108
Network Capture 3-109
Netlog 3-109
NDISLog 3-111
Owner 3-112
Password 3-114
PC Connection 3-115
PCMCIA 3-116
PCMCIA 1 3-116
PCMCIA 2 3-117
IntATA Tab Options 3-117
Power 3-118
Regional and Language Settings 3-120
Remove Programs 3-122
Scanner 3-123
Bar Code Readers 3-123
Return to Factory Default Settings 3-123
Barcode Processing Overview 3-123
Factory Default Settings 3-124
Main Tab 3-125
Screen Blanking 3-126
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Technical Specifications - Screen Blanking Cable 3-127
Serial cable 3-127
Pinout 3-127
COM1 Tab 3-128
COM3 Tab 3-129
Serial Port Pin 9 3-130
Enable Handshaking 3-130
Barcode Tab 3-131
Buttons 3-131
Enable Code ID 3-132
Options 3-132
Notes 3-132
Barcode – Custom Identifiers 3-133
Parameters 3-133
Name text box 3-133
ID Code text box 3-133
Buttons 3-134
Add 3-134
Insert 3-134
Edit 3-134
Clear All 3-134
Remove 3-134
Control Code Replacement Examples 3-134
Barcode Processing Examples 3-135
Barcode - Ctrl Char Mapping 3-136
Translate All 3-136
Parameters 3-136
Barcode - Symbology Settings 3-137
Parameters 3-138
Strip Leading/Trailing Control 3-139
Barcode Data Match List 3-139
Barcode Data Match Edit Buttons 3-140
Match List Rules 3-140
Add Prefix/Suffix Control 3-141
Length Based Barcode Stripping 3-141
Hat Encoding 3-144
Stylus 3-146
System 3-147
General Tab 3-147
Memory Tab 3-148
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Device Name Tab 3-148
Copyrights Tab 3-149
Terminal Server Client Licenses 3-150
Volume and Sounds 3-151
Good Scan and Bad Scan Sounds 3-152
WiFi 3-153
Chapter 4: Enabler Installation and Configuration 4-1
Introduction 4-1
Installation 4-1
Installing the Enabler on Mobile Devices 4-1
VX6/VX7 Enabler Installation 4-2
Enabler Uninstall Process 4-2
Stop the Enabler Service 4-2
Update Monitoring Overview 4-4
Mobile Device Wireless and Network Settings 4-5
Preparing a Device for Remote Management 4-6
Using Wavelink Avalanche to Upgrade System Baseline 4-7
Part 1 – Bootstrapping the RMU 4-7
Part 2 – Installing Packages 4-7
Version Information on Mobile Devices 4-7
User Interface 4-8
Enabler Configuration 4-8
File Menu Options 4-10
Avalanche Update using File > Settings 4-11
Menu Options 4-11
Connection 4-12
Server Contact 4-13
Data 4-14
Preferences 4-15
Display 4-17
Taskbar 4-18
Execution 4-19
Scan Config 4-20
Shortcuts 4-21
SaaS 4-22
Adapters 4-23
Status 4-26
Startup/Shutdown 4-27
Exit 4-28
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Using Remote Management 4-28
Using eXpress Scan 4-29
Step 1: Create Bar Codes 4-29
Step 2: Scan Bar Codes 4-29
Step 3: Process Completion 4-31
Chapter 5: Wireless Network Configuration 5-1
Important Notes 5-1
Summit Client Utility 5-2
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
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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
95 Key KeyMap 101-Key Equivalencies 6-1
60 Key KeyMap 101-Key Equivalencies 6-2
IBM Terminal Emulation 6-7
IBM 3270 6-7
IBM 5250 6-8
Chapter 7: Technical Specifications 7-1
VX7 7-1
Dimensions 7-2
Environmental Specifications 7-2
VX7 7-2
UPS Battery Pack 7-2
Network Card Specifications 7-3
Summit 802.11 b/g CF 2.4GHz 7-3
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 VX7 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 VX7 provides the power and functionality of a desktop computer in a vehicle mounted unit, with a wide range of options.
Contact Technical Assistance for information on the latest upgrades for your VX7.

End User License Agreement (EULA)

When a new VX7 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 VX7 continues the startup process. The EULA is not presented to the user again.
Tap the Decline button to decline the EULA and the VX7 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 VX7, 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 VX7, erasing any customer applied registry changes and returning the VX7 to its factory settings.
To coldboot the VX7, select Start > Run and type
coldboot
and tap the OK button.
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Components

Top View

Front View

1. Access Panel Cover
2. Antenna Connectors or Hole Plugs
1. Speakers
2. Control Panel
1-3

Bottom View

Back View

1. COM1/Scanner Connector
2. COM3 Connector
3. Keyboard/Mouse Connector (Not Used)
4. Ethernet/USB Cable Connector (USB-Host and USB-Client
5. Fuse
6. Audio Connector
7. Power Cable Connector
1. Antenna Connectors
2. Bracket Mounting Area
3. Strain Relief Bracket and Screws
1-4

Control Panel

Access Panel

1. Status / Power LED
2. Power Switch
3. Brightness Increase
4. Brightness Decrease
Note: The tethered access panel cover is not shown in the illustration above.
1. SD Memory Card Slot
2. CompactFlash Hard Drive
3. PCMCIA Slots
1-5
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Chapter 2: Hardware

System Hardware

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

The VX7 has an 802.11x network card that supports diversity with two 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 PXA255. The operating system is Microsoft Windows CE. The OS image is stored on an internal SD flash card and is loaded into DRAM for execution.

Input/Output Components

The VX7 supports the following I/O components of the core logic:
l Two 9-pin RS-232 serial ports configured as COM1 and COM3 (labeled "COM2/3"). There is no COM2 port on the VX7.
l Two PCMCIA slots (supporting Type I or II PCMCIA cards).
l One slot for SD memory card.
l CompactFlash (CF) or Secure Digital (SD) drive.
l VMT or standard PS/2 keyboard (via a watertight connector).
l Ports available via dongle cable:
l USB Host port
l USB Client port
l optional Ethernet port
l One audio jack providing monaural audio output.

System Memory

Main system memory is 128MB DRAM.

Video Subsystem

The VX7 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 by 600 pixels. This resolution complies with the SVGA graphics industry standard. The display can also be configured for 640 x 480 pixels.
The display supports screen blanking to eliminate driver distraction when the vehicle is in motion.
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Power Supply

Vehicle power input for the VX7 is 12V to 80V DC nominal and is accepted without the need to perform any manual operation within the VX7.
If 12V 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.
Uninterruptible Power Supply
A DC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) battery is available to maintain power to the VX7 for a minimum of 15 minutes when vehicle power is not available (such as when a vehicle battery is being swapped).
Backup Battery
The VX7 has a permanent 190mAh 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.
Note: The backup battery should only be changed by authorized service personnel.

Audio Interface

Speakers are located on the front on either side of the logo. An audio jack is available for headset operation. When a headset is plugged into the audio jack on the bottom of the VX7, the main speakers are disabled.

Card Slots

All card slots are located behind the User Access Panel.
Depending on the configuration ordered for the VX7, the following card slots may be present.
PCMCIA Slots
Microsoft Windows CE Plug and Play operating system controls the PCMCIA cards. These cards are hot swappable per the PCMCIA specifications.
CompactFlash (CF) Slot
If present, the CF ATA slot is not hot swappable. The VX7 must be powered down to insert or remove an ATA card. When the CF slot is present, the operating system is stored on the CFATA card and the VX7 cannot operate without the ATA card.
Secure Digital (SD) Slot
If a CF ATAcard slot is present, the SD slot accepts an SD memory card. In this case, the SD card is hot swappable.
If a CFATAcard slot is not present, the SD slot is not hot swappable. The operating system is stored on the SD card in this case and the VX7 cannot operate without this card.
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Bluetooth LXEZ Pairing

The VX7 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 VX7. However, the VX7 supports authentication requests from pairing devices. If a pairing device requests authentication or encryption, the VX7 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 VX7 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 VX7 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 VX7 during final barcode data manipulation.
See also: Start > Settings > Bluetooth
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Power Modes

The VX7 has four power modes: On, User Idle, Suspend and Off.
Note: The VX7 does not support System Idle mode.

On Mode

When the VX7 is attached to either vehicle 12-80 VDC or an external power supply and the power button is pressed, the VX7 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 Mode

If the Display Backlight Timer is enabled (Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display), the VX7 enters User Idle Mode when the
display backlight timer expires without any Primary Event (see below) to reset the timer. The VX7 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 VX7 then transitions to On Mode.
Primary Events
l Any key on the keypad
l COM1 activity
l Stylus touch on the touch screen
l Scanner activity
l Power button tap
l USB client connection
l Bluetooth device reconnect / disconnect message

Suspend Mode

The VX7 does not support Suspend mode. However, if the Suspend timer is enabled (Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power), the VX7 transitions to Off mode when the Suspend timer expires.

Off Mode

The VX7 turns off if the user presses the power button when the VX7 is On. The VX7 is also off 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 VX7 is off.
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External Connectors

Power the VX7 off before attaching a cable to any port (serial, keyboard, Ethernet/USB, etc.).
Most external connectors for the VX7 are located on the bottom of the unit.
l The Keyboard/Mouse connector accepts a VMT keyboard or a dongle cable for a PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
l COM1 connects to a serial barcode scanner.
l COM3 (labeled “COM2/3”) connects to a serial printer or PC with the appropriate cables.
l The USB and optional Ethernet connector accepts dongle cables, offering a combination of the following ports:
l An Ethernet port (optional)
l A USB Host port
l A USB Client port.
l Audio connects to a mono or stereo telephone headset/microphone.
Antenna connectors are located on the top of the VX7. VX7’s can be configured for a single antenna or dual antennas.
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Scanner Serial Connector (COM1)

Power the VX7 off before attaching a cable to any port (serial, keyboard, Ethernet/USB, etc.).
The serial connector, labeled “SCANNER”, (configured as COM1) is industry-standard RS-232. The connector includes a PC/AT standard 9–pin “D” male connector.
By default, Pin 9 is configured to supply +5 VDC at 0.4A (max) for an external barcode scanner. Pin 9 may also be configured
to provide RI.
If COM1 is not being used for a scanner, it can also be used for screen blanking when the vehicle is in motion.
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
or RI
Shell CGND Chassis Ground
Bar Code Scanner Power - 400mA max or Ring Indicator - Input
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Printer / PC Serial Connector (COM3)

Power the VX7 off before attaching a cable to any port (serial, keyboard, Ethernet/USB, etc.).
The serial connector, labeled “COM2/3”, is industry-standard RS-232. The connector includes a PC/AT standard 9–pin “D” male connector.
By default, Pin 9 provides RI. Pin 9 may also be configured to supply +5 VDC at 0.4A (max) for an external bar code scanner.
If COM3 is not being used for a scanner, it can also be used for screen blanking when the vehicle is in motion.
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
RI
9
or +5VDC
Shell CGND Chassis Ground
Ring Indicator – Input (default) or Bar Code Scanner Power – 400mA max
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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
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 VX7 through the serial cable connected to the RS-232
ports on both devices.
Serial Cable: 9000060CABLE
The VX7 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 VX7 CTS line and allows the VX7 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 VX7 screen remains blank.
Serial Cable
Customer built cable with the following specifications.
DB9 female Function
1 Not Used
2 Not Used
3 Not Used
4 Not Used
5 Not Used
6 Not Used
7
8
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
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