Symbol Technologies VC5090 Users manual
VC5090 Vehicle Computer
Quick Reference Guide
PRELIMINARY
2 VC5090 Vehicle Computer
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Warranty
Subject to the terms of Symbol’s hardware warranty statement, the
VC5090 Vehicle Computer products are warranted against defects in
workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of
shipment. For the complete Symbol hardware product warranty
statement, go to: http://www.symbol.com/warranty.
Patents
This product is covered by one or more patents. For patent information
go to: http://www.symbol.com/p a tents
.
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Introduction
The VC5090 Vehicle Computer is a vehicle or fixed-mount computer.
The VC5090 has two configurations: a full-screen computer with optional
keyboard and a half screen configuration with a built in keyboard. You
can enter data using the touch screen, the keyboard, an optional bar
code scanner, or a combination of the three. The data is transmitted
wireless to a host computer. The vehicle computer features:
• Ergonomic design with color LCD touch screen
• Internal wide-range power supply (9 - 72 VDC) to accommodate
propane, gasoline, and electric-powered forklifts
• Internal antennas with external antenna port
• Interfaces with scanners, printers, audio devices and other
peripherals
• Continuous operation at -30
• Pre-loaded with terminal emulation software.
°C (-22°F) (cold storage terminals)
About This Guide
This guide contains the following:
• Features on page 4
• Unpacking on page 5
• Optional Accessories on page 6
• Charging the Internal Backup Battery on page 20
• Calibrating the Touch Screen on pa ge 21
• Resetting the Vehicle Computer on page 21
• Programmable Keys on page 22
• Connecting Accessories on page 22
• Maintenance on page 23
• Troubleshooting on page 24.
For more information including installation instructions, refer to the
VC5090 Product Reference Guide, p/n 72E-76347-xx available at
http://www.symbol.com/manuals.
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Features
Mounting Bracket
Angle Adjustment
Knob
User
Programmable
Buttons
Optional Keyboard
Antenna Port for Optional
External Antenna
Main Power Switch
Display
WLAN COMM
LED
Power LED
Power Button
Control Button
Control LED
Built-In Keyboard
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C
UPS/Storage Card Door
USB Ports
lient or Host)
COM2 Port
Connector
COM1 Port
Connector
Connector
Audio
Desiccant Door
USB
Keyboard
Connector
Unpacking
You should find the following items in the box:
• VC5090 vehicle computer
• mounting bracket
• hardware bag
• desiccant kit
• three fuses and three fuse holders
• power cable
• non-abrasive screen protector
• four 3/8 x 6 x 2” cap screws, eight flat washers, eight lock washers
and four hex nuts
• this guide.
Optional Accessories
Power
Connector
• Heated keyboard with bracket assembly
• Scanners and cables
• Headsets
• Vehicle Motion Detector Kit
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• Printer cables
• RS-232 and USB ActiveSync cables
• AC power supply
• Uninterruptable power supply (UPS)
• Replacement desiccant bag kit.
Refer to the VC5090 Product Reference Guide for information on
installation the vehicle computer in a vehicle or mounted on a wall.
Mounting Bracket Installation
NOTE The vehicle computer and bracket must be firmly secured
to a surface that can support the vehicle comput er’s weight.
CAUTION Symbol requires that the Symbol Mounting Bracket be
used when mounting the vehicle computer.
Mounting
Bracket
Ergonomic
Handle
Lock
Washer
Flat Washer
Friction Pad
Friction Pad
Mounting Area
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Installing the Desiccant Bags
1. Remove the tape securing the desiccant door to the back housing.
2. Open the desiccant package and remove the six desiccant bags.
3. Place three desiccant bags in the desiccant well.
4. Place the other three desiccant bags in the back of the desiccant door.
5. Carefully place the desiccant door onto the back housing. Ensure that
the desiccant packets do not interfere with placement of the door.
6. Secure the door to the back housing using the four screws. Torque to
8 ± 0.5 kgf.cm.
Installing the VC5090 in a Forklift
Follow the instructions below to properly install the VC5090 in a forklift.
• Determine the best location for mounting the vehicle computer taking
into consideration the driver’s field of view and ease of accessing the
vehicle computer.
• Install the appropriate mounting hardware.
• Connect the vehicle computer to the vehicle’s wiring system.
Positioning the Vehicle Computer
• Determine the best position for the vehicle computer and all the
associated components. If a similar vehicle computer was previously
installed, check to see if the position it used is suitable for the
VC5090.
• Test the installation for at least 30 minutes before installing on another
vehicle. Record all details:
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- Check that the positions
of the vehicle computer
does not obstruct
vehicle controls.
- Check that the vehicle
computer does not
obstruct the driver's
view.
- Che ck the posi tio n of
the vehicle computer for
user comfort over long
periods.
- Check positioning to
avoid extreme wrist
angles that may cause injury.
Avoid Extreme Wrist Angles
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Optimum Wrist Position
Mounting the Vehicle Computer
Important Fixing Information
Any modification to supplied mounting bracket could cause early failure
of the unit/mountings.
• A minimum of four fixing positions must be used.
• All nuts and bolts must be checked periodically and tightened if
required.
• When installing the vehicle computer, care must be taken to ensure
that the mounting bracket footprint is fully supported. Additional plates
may be required to achieve this.
Mounting Bracket Template
Refer to the VC5090 Product Reference Guide for mounting template.
Mounting onto an Over-Head Cross-Beam Example
The diagram below illustrates a typical installation where the vehicle
computer is mounted onto a cross-beam.
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Washers
Bolts
Nuts
Vehicle
Cross-Beam
Mounting
Bracket
Mounting onto an Over-Head Cage
The diagram below illustrates a typical installation where the vehicle
computer is mounted on a cage.
Washers
Nuts
Customer Supplied
Mounting Bracket
Bolts
Mounting
Bracket
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Mounting on a Dashboard or Horizontal Surface
The diagram below illustrates a typical installation where the vehicle
computer is mounted on a dashboard or hortizontal flat surface.
Bolts
Washers
Nuts
Mounting Bracket
Mounting
Surface
Routing Electrical Cables
• Establish a neat route for the cable, staying clear of moving parts or
hot surfaces wherever possible.
• Fix the cable to existing cable runs inside the vehicle using cable ties,
but make sure they are away from any moving or hot surfaces.
• When the cabling must go through a panel, use a suitable gland.
• When fixing the conduit or cable on the outside of a vehicle, use
P-Clips. Either drill and tap the hole or use a nut and bolt to secure the
clip.
• Make sure the cable does not have tight bends. The minimum
recommended radius is 2.5".
• Solder all fuse holders. DO NOT crimp.
• After soldering the fuse holder, file the solder flat where it comes in
contact with the fuse.
• On electric vehicles, take the power from as close to the battery as
possible, but not directly from the battery terminals, and not before
any main fuse.
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