Honeywell VX8 User Manual
Thor™ VX8
Vehicle-Mount Computer
Microsoft® Windows® Embedded Standard Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® XP® Professional Operating System
Vehicle Mounting Reference Guide
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Lithium Battery Safety Statement
Caution: Lithium battery inside. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with same or equivalent
type recommended by battery manufacturer. (US)
Attention: Contient une pile de lithium. Risque d’explosion dans le cas où la pile ne serait pas correctement remplacée.
Remplacer uniquement avec une pile semblable ou equivalente au type de pile recommandé par le fabricant. (FR)
Forsigtig: Indeholder lithiumbattterier. Risiko for eksplosion, hvis batteriet udskiftes forkert. Må kun udskiftes med samme eller
tilsvarende type, som anbefalet af fabikanten. (DK)
Varoitus: Tämä tuote käyttää laservaloa. Skannerissa on jokin seuraavista tarroista. Lue Huomio-kohta. (FI)
Vorsicht: Enthält Lithium-Batterie. Bei unsachgemäßem Ersatz besteht Explosionsgefahr. Nur durch gleichen oder vom
Hersteller empfohlenen Typ ersetzen. (DE)
Attenzione: Batteria al litio. Pericolo di esplosione qualora la batteria venga sostituita in maniera scorretta. Sostituire solo con
lo stesso tipo o equivalente consigliato per il fabbricante. (IT)
Atenção: Contém pilha de lítio. Há perigo de explosão no caso de uma substituição incorreta. Substitua somente pelo mesmo
tipo, ou equivalente, recomendado pelo fabricante. (PT)
Varning: Innehåller litiumbatteri. Fara för explosion om batteriet är felaktigt placerat eller av fel typ. Använd endast samma eller
motsvarande typ batterier rekommenderade av tillverkaren. (SE)
Advarsel: Innmontert Lithium batteri. Eksplosjonsfare ved feil montering av batteri. Benytt kun batteri anbefalt av produsent.
(NO)
Cuidado: Pila de litio adentro. Peligro de explosión si la pila se reemplaza incorrectamente. Reemplace solamente con el
mismo tipo o equivalente recomendado por el fabricante. (ES)
Oppassen: Bevat Lithium-batterij. Incorrrecte plaatsing van batterij kan leiden tot explosiegevaar. Alleen vervangen door
hetzelfde of door fabrikant aanbevolen gelijkwaardig type. (NL)
Legend: Chinese – CN; Danish – DK; Dutch – NL; English – US; Finnish – FI; French – FR; German – DE; Greek – GR; Italian
– IT; Japanese – JP; Korean – KR; Norwegian – NO; Portuguese – PT; Spanish – ES; Swedish – SE; Turkish – TR.
Vehicle Power Supply Connection Safety Statement
Vehicle Power Supply Connection: If the supply connection is made directly to the battery, a ten A slow-blow fuse should be
installed in the positive lead within 5 inches (12.7 cm.) of the battery positive (+) terminal. (US)
Raccordement de l’alimentation du véhicule Si l’alimentation est raccordée directement à la batterie, un fusible à action
retardée de 10 A doit être installé sur le câble positif à moins de 12,7 cm de la borne positive (+) de la batterie. (FR)
EL forsyning af køretøjet. Er forsyningsforbindelsen direkte tilknyttet til batteriet og og tilsluttet til den positive part indenfor
12,7 cm (+ delen). vil der være en langsom tændelse af 10 ampere. (DK)
Kytkentä ajoneuvon virtalähteeseen Jos virtaa otetaan suoraan akusta, 10 ampeerin hidas sulake on asennettava
positiiviseen johtoon enintään 12 cm:n etäisyydelle akun positiivisesta (+) navasta. (FI)
Anschluss an Fahrzeugbatterie Bei direktem Anschluss an die Fahrzeugbatterie sollte eine träge 10A-Sicherung in die
positive Leitung zwischengeschaltet werden, und zwar nicht weiter als ca. 13 cm von der positiven (+) Batterieklemme
entfernt. (DE)
Σύνδεση Τροφοδοτικού Ισχύος Οχήματος Αν η σύνδεση του τροφοδοτικού γίνει κατευθείαν στη μπαταρία, μια ασφάλεια
βραδείας τήξης των 10A θα πρέπει να τοποθετηθεί στο θετικό καλώδιο εντός 5 ιντσών (12,7 εκ.) του θετικού (+) ακροδέκτη
της μπαταρίας. (GR)
Collegamento dell’alimentazione del veicolo Se il collegamento dell’alimentazione viene stabilito direttamente con la batteria, è
necessario installare un fusibile ad azione lenta da 10 A nel conduttore positivo a meno di 5 in. (12,7 cm) dal terminale positivo
(+) della batteria. (IT)
Tilkople strømforsyningen til kjøretøyet Hvis strømforsyningen koples direkte til batteriet, skal det installeres en 10 A treg
sikring i den positive ledningen innen 12,7 cm fra plusspolen (+) på batteriet. (NO)
Ligação do fornecimento de corrente do veículo Se a ligação de fornecimento de corrente for ligada directamente à bateria,
deve instalar-se um fusível de 10A no terminal positivo, a 12,7 cm. do terminal positivo (+) da bateria. (PT)
Conexión de suministro eléctrico para el vehículo Si el suministro eléctrico se proporciona directamente a la batería, se debe
instalar un fusible de retardo de 10 A en el conductor positivo, como máximo a 12,7 cm (5 pulgadas) del terminal positivo (+).
(ES)
Fordonets strömförsörjningskoppling Om strömkopplingen görs direkt till batteriet, måste en 10A-säkring installeras i den
positivt laddade ledningen inom 12.7 cm från batteriets pluspol (+). (SE)
Taşıt Güç Kaynağı Bağlantısı Kaynak bağlantısı doğrudan aküye yapılırsa, pozitif bağlantı kablosu üzerinde akünün pozitif (+)
kutbuna 12.7 cm mesafede 10A’lık yavaş atan bir sigorta monte edilmelidir. (TR)
Legend: Danish – DK; English – US; Finnish – FI; French- - FR; German – DE; Greek – GR; Italian – IT; Norwegian – NO;
Portuguese – PT; Spanish – ES; Swedish – SE; Turkish – TR.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1-1
About This Guide 1-1
Powered Vehicle Mounting 1-1
Preparing the Powered Vehicle Mounted Cradle for Use 1-2
Quick Start 1-2
Maintenance - Vehicle Mounted Devices 1-3
Cleaning 1-3
Chapter 2 - RAM Mount Options 2-1
Thor VX8 with single RAM ball option 2-1
Thor VX8 with dual RAM ball option 2-1
Keyboard mounting options 2-1
Individual brackets 2-1
Install Mounting Brackets 2-2
Mounting Procedure 2-2
Step 1 – Mount Vehicle RAM Ball(s) 2-2
RAM Ball Mount 2-2
Mounting Dimensions 2-3
RAM Clamp Mount 2-4
Mounting Dimensions 2-6
RAM Plate Mount 2-6
Mounting Dimensions 2-7
Step 2 – Prepare Thor VX8 2-7
Step 3 – Attach Keyboard to Bracket 2-9
Honeywell Keyboards 2-9
Other Keyboards 2-10
Step 4 – Attach Thor VX8 and Keyboard Assembly to RAM Base 2-10
Single RAM ball 2-10
Dual RAM balls 2-10
Completed Assembly 2-11
Chapter 3 - Connect Cables 3-1
Removing the Port Lid 3-1
Connect Keyboard 3-1
95 key Rugged Keyboard 3-2
60 key Rugged Keyboard 3-2
Connect Antenna 3-4
External Antenna 3-4
Remote Antenna Installation Kit 3-5
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802.11 Remote Mount Antenna 3-5
Components and Mounting Diagram 3-6
Typical Installation 3-6
Mounting Instruction 3-7
WAN Remote Mount Antenna 3-7
Connect Power Cable 3-8
Connecting Vehicle Power 3-9
Specifications for electrical supply 3-9
How To: Connect Vehicle Electrical Connection 3-10
Connection without Screen Blanking 3-12
Connection with Screen Blanking Box 3-13
Connection with Relay/Mechanical Switch for Screen Blanking 3-14
External AC Power Supply, Optional 3-15
How To: Connect External Power Supply 3-15
Securing Port Lid 3-16
Chapter 4 - Technical Assistance 4-1
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
The Thor VX8Family is a rugged vehicle-mounted computer with a Windows XP, Windows 7 or Windows Embedded Standard
operating system. The Thor VX8 includes a power cable but requires a DC/DC power supply. Several RAM mount options are
available to mount the Thor VX8 in a vehicle.
About This Guide
This Thor VX8Vehicle Mounting Reference Guide provides instruction for the installer to follow when mounting a Thor VX8in a
vehicle.
Powered Vehicle Mounting
Vehicle mounting brackets are specifically designed for vehicle mount applications. The vehicle mounted assembly restrains
the Thor VX8 and isolates it from shock and vibration.
Overhead, dash and roof support pillar mounting is via a RAM Mount accessory which includes all the hardware required for
vehicle mounting.
Never put the Thor VX8 into the vehicle mounted assembly until the assembly is securely fastened to the vehicle.
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Preparing the Powered Vehicle Mounted Cradle for Use
The powered vehicle mounted assembly should be secured to an area in the vehicle where it:
l Does not obstruct the driver's vision or safe vehicle operation .
l Will be protected from rain or inclement weather.
l Will be protected from extremely high concentrations of dust or wind-blown debris.
l Can be easily accessed by a user seated in the driver's seat while the vehicle is not in operation.
Quick Start
The following list outlines, in a general way, the process to follow when preparing the Thor VX8 powered vehicle mounted
cradle for use. Refer to the following sections in this document for more details.
1. Attach the RAM base vehicle mounting assembly to the vehicle.
2. Attach the RAM arm assembly to the vehicle mounting assembly.
3. Attach the Thor VX8 assembly to the RAM arm.
4. Adjust the Thor VX8 to the best viewing angle.
5. Connect antenna. Note: The vehicle remote mount antenna cannot be used by devices with an internal antenna.
6. Connect peripheral cables.
7. Secure the DC/DC or 12 VDC power connector from the vehicle mounted power supply to the Power port.
8. Secure all cables in strain relief cable clamps.
The Thor VX8 in the powered vehicle mounted assembly is ready for use.
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Maintenance - Vehicle Mounted Devices
Check the vehicle mounting hardware frequently and re-tighten if necessary.
If the vehicle mounting hardware and connections become broken, loose or cracked, the assembly must be taken out of
service and replaced. Contact Technical Assistance for help.
Cleaning
Do not use paper towels or harsh-chemical-based cleaning fluids since they may result in damage to the Thor VX8 surfaces,
cables, connectors and mounting hardware.
Use a clean soft cloth to wipe any dirt, moisture or grease from the Thor VX8, connectors, cables or the vehicle mounting
hardware. Do not use any liquid to clean the Thor VX8, or connectors. Spray or dampen the cleaning cloth with the cleaning
liquid. If possible, clean only those areas which are soiled. Lint/particulates can be removed with clean, filtered canned air.
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Chapter 2 - RAM Mount Options
Several types of mounts are provided for the Thor VX8. For a complete listing of mounting kits and the contents of each kit,
please refer to the VX8 and VX9 accessory list. Contact Technical Assistance for more information.
Thor VX8 with single RAM ball option
If the Thor VX8 is ordered with a single RAM ball, available mounting options include:
l Truck bracket with a single RAM ball (no keyboard mount provision)
l Truck bracket with a RAM ball for Thor VX8 mount plus a RAM ball for keyboard mount
l RAM ball base with integrated keyboard bracket for back of Thor VX8.
Thor VX8 with dual RAM ball option
If the Thor VX8 is ordered with dual RAM balls, available mounting options include:
l Truck bracket with dual RAM balls (no keyboard mount provision)
l Truck bracket with dual RAM balls for Thor VX8 mount plus a third RAM ball for keyboard mount
Keyboard mounting options
They keyboard may be mounted using:
l Integrated keyboard bracket included in some single RAM ball mounting kits
l A RAM mount using the keyboard ball on some truck brackets
l A stand alone keyboard mount using a RAM ball attached to the vehicle
Individual brackets
l Many individual mounting brackets are also available.
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Install Mounting Brackets
Caution:
This device is intended to transmit RF energy. For protection against RF exposure to humans and in accordance
with FCC rules and Industry Canada rules, this transmitter should be installed such that a minimum separation distance of at least 20 cm (7.8 in.) is maintained between the antenna and the general population. This device is not
to be co-located with other transmitters.
The following RAM balls are used to mount the Thor VX8:
D-sized (2.25”) balls and arms
l Used to mount the Thor VX8 when a single RAM ball is ordered on the back of the Thor VX8. A D-sized ball is also used
on the truck.
C-sized (1.5”) balls and arms
l Used to mount the Thor VX8 when dual RAM balls are ordered on the back of the Thor VX8. A pair of C-sized balls is
also used on the truck.
l Keyboard brackets also use C-sized ball. A corresponding C-sized ball is either included as part of the Thor VX8
mounting bracket or mounted independently on the truck for the keyboard assembly.
Mounting Procedure
Step 1 – Mount Vehicle RAM Ball(s)
Determine the position for mounting the RAM ball(s). Be sure to position the RAM ball(s) to allow access to the switches and
ports on the bottom of the Thor VX8.
Depending on the options ordered with the Thor VX8, the RAM ball may be:
l A single or dual RAM ball mounted directly to the truck
l A single or dual RAM ball mounted to a plate. The plate then mounts to the truck.
l A single RAM ball integrated with a mounting plate
l A single or dual RAM squeeze clamp style ball
l A single or dual RAM pipe clamp style ball
Additionally, some mounting plates contain a provision for another RAM ball which is used to mount the keyboard.
RAM Ball Mount
Depending on the option ordered, there may be a single RAM ball or dual RAM balls to mount the Thor VX8.
1. Determine the position for mounting the RAM ball base. Be sure to position the RAM bracket to allow access to the
switches and ports on the bottom of the Thor VX8.
2. Attach the RAM ball base to the vehicle mounting surface using four 1/4 bolts (or equivalent) fasteners.
Note: 1/4 bolts not included.
IMPORTANT: Mount to the most rigid surface available.
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