Zebra Technologies VC70N0 User Manual

VC70N0 Vehicle Computer

Quick Reference Guide

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reliability, function, or design.

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connection with, the application or use of any product, circuit, or
application described herein.

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in which Zebra products might be used. An implied license exists only for
equipment, circuits, and subsystems contained in Zebra products.

Warranty

Subject to the terms of Zebra’s hardware warranty statement, the VC70
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 Zebra hardware product warranty statement,
go to: http://www.zebra.com/warranty

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Introduction

The VC70 is Zebra’s ultra-rugged forklift mounted computer. It is
designed to maximize productivity in harsh environments. Its rugged
construction and high-performance wireless networking enables
real-time data access and collection in a wide range of environments —
from the loading dock and freezer to the warehouse.

The VC70’s compact design improves visibility and reduces safety
concerns while retaining large screen size (10.4”). Its 802.11 a/b/g/n
WLAN provides real-time information that improves decision making,
reduces errors, and enhances productivity. Its rugged design with
integrated shock-mount and MIL-STD 810 military rating for shock and
vibration ensures dependable operation in challenging environments. Its
IP66 sealing, display, defroster and wide temperature range ensure
operation in and out of -30

With its high-resolution and high-brightness display, the VC70 provides
the user access to more information in low ambient light warehouse and
outdoors. The VC70 accessories allow backward compatibility with the
VC5090 for easy and gradual migration.

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C freezer storage warehouse.

About This Guide

This guide contains the following:

• Features on page 4

• Unpacking on page 5

• Installation on page 5

• Electrical Power Wiring on page 33

• Powering the VC70 On/Off on page 38

• Connecting Accessories on page 42

• Maintenance on page 42

• T roubleshooting on page 46

• Regulatory Information on page 47.
For more information including installation instructions, refer to the VC70

Product Reference Guide, p/n 72-164686-xx available at
http://www.zebra.com/support.

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Antenna Port for Optional Extern al Antenna

Display

Internal Speaker

COMM LED

Charging LED

Power Button

Function LED

Brightness Key

Speaker, P4 Key

Keyboard, P3 Key

-, P2 Key

+, P1 Key

Ambient Light Sensor

Power

COM2 + CAN-bus

COM1

Microphone

External Speaker

Ethernet

USB 1

USB 2

Bottom Connectors

Features

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Unpacking

The following items are contained in the box:

• VC70 vehicle computer

• This guide.

Optional Accessories

• Scanners (corded and wireless) and scanner cables

• External speaker

• DC and AC power supplies and cables

• External keyboards - QWERTY, AZERTY or numeric with mounting

kits

• VC5090 Keyboard with adapter kit

Installation

This section describes how to install the vehicle computer in a vehicle or
on a desktop and connecting the vehicle computer to a power source.
There are different installation options depending on the type of vehicle.
This chapter also describes how to install the various accessories for the
vehicle computer. Read all of the following instructions before you begin.

WARNING! The vehicle computer and bracket must be firmly

secured to a surface that can support the vehicle
computer’s weight.

CAUTION A competent engineer must perform the installation in

a vehicle. Improper installation can damage your
vehicle and/or the VC70.

Do not install the vehicle computer in a location that
will affect vehicle safety, drivability, or visibility.

NOTE All bolts and screws used for inst alling the VC70 ar e metric

type with T7 to T30 TORX head.

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Installing the VC70 on a Forklift

CAUTION A competent engineer must perform the installation in

a vehicle. Improper installation can injure the operator
and damage your vehicle and/or the VC70.

Follow the instructions below to properly install the VC70 on 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.The VC70 ships with four

No. 8 Allen head screws (M10x50mm) for securing the mounting
bracket. If the supplied cap screws are not long enough, use M10 - X
stainless steel Allen head screws where X represents the length in
millimeters of the required screws.

• Connect the vehicle computer to the vehicle’s wiring system.

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View Obstruction

Mounting 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 VC70.

• Test the installation for at least 30 minutes before installing on another

vehicle. Record all details:

- Check that the position of the vehicle computer does not obstruct

vehicle controls.

- Check that the vehicle computer does not obstruct the driver's view.

- Check the position of the vehicle computer for user comfort over

long periods.

- Check positioning to avoid extreme wrist angles that may cause

injury.

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Avoid Extreme Wrist Angles

Optimum Wrist Positions

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Drill Holes: 10.1 mm ± 0.1 mm (0.43 ± 0.004 in).

25.40 ± 0.10 mm

1.00 ±0.004 in.

160.00 ± 0.20 mm (6.299 ± 0.008 in).

U Mount Installation

The U Mount (P/N:

KT-U-MOUNT-VC70-R)

for is used for replacing a

mounted VC5090 with the VC70.

CAUTION Any modification to supplied mounting bracket could

cause failure of the unit and/or mountings.

• Mounting surface must be flat and stiff and it must extend evenly for

the entire length of the mounting bracket surface.

• All four mounting holes 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.

Do not mount the vehicle computer with the mounting bracket
perpendicular to a wall.

Use the following figure U-Mount Installation to mount the VC70.

To install the U-mount to the VC70:

1. Position the friction pads in the friction pad mounting area.

2. Position the U-mount over the mounting holes.

3. Place lock and flat washers onto cap screws.

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U Mount

Flat Washer

Lock Washer

Friction Pad

Hex Head Screw

Friction Pad Mounting Area

Screw the M12x40mm hex head screws into mounting holes and tighten.
Torque the hex head screws 350 ± 10% kgf-cm (300 ± 10% lbs-in).

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Nuts

Flat Washers

Allen Head Screws

Vehicle Cross-Beam

U-mount

Lock Washers

Lock Washers

Flat Washers

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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Customer Supplied Mounting Plate or Customer
Supplied Mounting Plate Welded to Beams

Nuts

Flat Washers

Allen Head Screws

U-mount

Lock Washers

Lock Washers

Flat Washers

Mounting onto an Over-Head Cage Example

The diagrams below illustrates a typical installation where the vehicle
computer is mounted on an overhead cage. A customer supplied
mounting plate must be used that can withstand the weight of the vehicle
computer under vibration and shock. The plate must be made of
stainless steel or hardened steel with the following dimensions: 3.0 in.
(76.0 mm) wide, 8.66 in. (220.0 mm) long and 0.2 in. (5.0 mm) thick. The
plate must be secured with hardware or to the underside of the cage by
welding.

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Nuts

Lock Washers

Allen Head Screws

U-mount

Mounting Surface

Flat Washers

Lock

Washers

Flat Washers

Mounting on a Dashboard or Horizontal Surface Example

The diagram below illustrates a typical installation where the vehicle
computer is mounted on a dashboard or horizontal flat surface.

NOTE If mounting to a thin surface, a reinforcing plate maybe

required.

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6 Screws with captive washers

Tray

Keyboard

Installing the Optional QWERTY/AZERTY Keyboard

The keyboard kit contains the following items:

• Keyboard

• Right and left mounting arms

• Four Torx head screws with flat and lock washers

• Six screws with captive flat and lock washers (for keyboard fastening)

• Two locking knobs, two flat washers and two lock washers.

1. Position the keyboard on the tray and fasten six M4x10mm screws.

2. Attach the left and right mounting arms to both sides of the VC70,

using the M5x14mm Torx head screws with flat and lock washers.
Only tighten the cap screws three turns.

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Left Mounting Arm

Torx Head Screws with
Flat and Lock Washers

Flat Washer

Lock Washer

Locking Knob

3. Insert the keyboard locking knobs through the washers and brackets

and screw into the keyboard tray. Tighten fully to lock into place.

4. T orque the mounting arms Torx head screws to 40 + 10% kgf-cm (35 +

10% lbs-in).

5. To adjust keyboard tray position, loose n the right and left locking

knobs two full turns and rotate the keyboard tray to the desired
position. The keyboard tray snaps into possible positions as it is
rotated.

6. Tighten the keyboard tray locking knobs to secure the tray in position.

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USB Connector

7. Plug the keyboard cable into one of the USB connectors and carefully

screw the locking screws using a flat head screw driver.

Installing an Optional VC5090 Keyboard on VC70

You can install the VC5090 keyboard on the VC70 using the keyboard
adapter kit (PN KT-VC50KYBD-ADPT-R).

The kit contains the following items:

• Two spacers with screws and washers

• Adapter cable

NOTE When using the VC5090 keyboards, the integrated keyboard

heater is not supported.

1. Attach the keyboard spacers to both sides of the VC70 using 2

M5x14mm Torx head screws with captive washers for each spacer.
Tork the screws to 20 + 5% kgf-cm (17 + 5% lbs-in).

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VC70

VC70 Spac er

VC5090 Keyboard

Left Hand
Bracket

Torx Head Screws

Locking Knob with Flat and Lock Washers

Cap Screws

2. Attach the VC5090 keyboard brackets (part of the VC5090 keyboard

assembly) to both sides of the VC70, using the cap screws with
captive washers. Only tighten the cap screws three turns.

3. Insert the keyboard locking knobs through the washers and brackets

and screw into the keyboard. Tighten fully to lock into place.

4. Torque the bracket cap screws to 230 kgf-cm (200 lbs-in).

5. Connect the VC5090 keyboard cable to the supplied adapter cable.

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Connect the VC5090 Keyboard Cable here

Connect to a VC70 USB Connector

VC5090 Adapter Cable

6. Connect the USB connector of the adapter cable into one of the VC70

USB connectors and carefully screw the locking screws using a flat
head screw driver.

Installing a Numeric Keyboard

The Numeric keyboard is installed using the following items:

• numeric keyboard mount with all required screws for attaching the

keyboard to the mount and the mount to the vehicle computer

1. Attach the numeric keyboard to the mount, using six M4x10mm Torx

head screws with captive washers.

2. Torque the numeric keyboard Torx head screws to 8 + 10% kgf-cm (7

+ 10% lbs-in).

NOTE The Numeric Keyboard can be installed on both sides of

the Numeric Keyboard Mount.

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6 Torx Head Screws
with captive washers

Numeric Keyboard

Numeric Keyboard Mount

3. Attach the numeric keyboard mount to the VC70, using four

M5x14mm Torx head screws with captive washers.Tighten the
screws.

4. Torque the numeric keyboard Torx head screws to 20 + 10% kgf-cm

(17 + 10% lbs-in).

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4 Torx Head Screws with
Captive Washers

Numeric Keyboard

Numeric Keyboard Connector

Installing the Mount on the VC70

5. Connect the numeric keyboard to a free USB connector. Fasten the

screws using a flat head screw driver.