Honeywell Thor VM2 User manual

Thor™ VM2
Vehicle-Mount Computer
Microsoft® Windows® Embedded Standard Operating System
User's Guide

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1-1
About this Guide 1-1
Components 1-2
Front View 1-2
Back View Quick Mount Smart Dock 1-3
Access Panels 1-3
Keyboard Options 1-4
Integrated Keypad 1-4
Blue Key 1-4
Orange Key 1-5
95-Key External Keyboard 1-6
Keyboard Backlight 1-6
USB Keyboard / Mouse 1-6
Chapter 2 - Set Up A New Thor VM2 2-1
Hardware Setup 2-1
Software Setup 2-1
Quick Mount Smart Dock 2-2
Preparing the Dock 2-3
Place the Thor VM2 in the Dock 2-4
Removing the Thor VM2 from the Dock 2-4
Backlights and Indicators 2-5
Display Backlight 2-5
Power Management 2-5
Backlight Brightness 2-5
Screen Blanking 2-5
Keypad Backlight 2-5
LED Functions 2-6
System LEDs 2-7
SYS (System Status) LED 2-7
UPS Status LED 2-8
Charge Level 2-8
Charging State 2-8
SSD (Solid State Drive) LED 2-8
Connection LEDs 2-9
WWAN LED 2-9
WiFi LED 2-9
Bluetooth LED 2-9
Keyboard LEDs 2-10
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Blue LED 2-10
Orange LED 2-10
Programmable LED 2-10
Power Up 2-11
Tapping the Touch Screen with a Stylus 2-12
Thor VM2 Configuration Options 2-13
Date and Time 2-13
Power Management 2-13
Speaker Volume 2-13
Connect Bluetooth Devices 2-13
Restart/Shutdown 2-14
Calibrate Touch Screen 2-14
Touch Screen 2-15
Apply the Touch Screen Protective Film 2-15
Installation 2-15
Removal 2-16
Setup Terminal Emulation Parameters 2-17
Cleaning the Touch Screen 2-18
Startup Help 2-19
Chapter 3 - Connecting Cables to the Thor VM2 3-1
Connect External Keyboard 3-1
Connect Cable - USB Host 3-2
Connect Cable - Serial 3-3
Connect a Tethered Scanner 3-3
Connecting an AC/DC Power Supply 3-4
Connecting the Headset Cable 3-5
Adjust Headset / Microphone and Secure Cable 3-6
Connecting Vehicle Power 3-7
Vehicle 10-60VDC Power Connection 3-7
Connect Vehicle 10-60VDC 3-8
Ignition Control 3-9
Auto-On Control 3-10
Manual Control 3-11
VX6 / VX7 Adapter Cable 3-12
Vehicle 72-144VDC Power Connection 3-13
Connect Vehicle 72-144VDC 3-14
Wiring Diagram 3-15
Thor VM2 Screen Blanking 3-16
Screen Blanking Box 3-17
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Screen Blanking with Switch 3-18
Fuse 3-19
Chapter 4 - Product Agency Compliance - Thor VM2 4-1
Lithium Battery Safety Statement 4-5
Vehicle Power Supply Connection Safety Statement 4-7
Chapter 5 - Technical Assistance 5-1
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
The Honeywell Thor VM2 Vehicle Mount Computer (VMC) is a rugged, vehicle mounted computer running a Microsoft
Windows®Embedded Standard operating system and capable of wireless data communications from a fork-lift truck or any
properly configured vehicle.
The optional Bluetooth®module supports Honeywell Bluetooth printers and scanners. The Thor VM2 provides the power and
functionality of a desktop computer in a vehicle mounted unit, with a wide range of options.
The Thor VM2 is designed for use with a vehicle Quick Mount Smart Dock. The dock installs in the vehicle and connects to
vehicle power. The dock provides conditioned input power for the Thor VM2. Peripheral connections are on the dock. The Thor
VM2 is designed to easily be removed from the dock with a latch on the lower rear of the Thor VM2 housing. Since the dock
remains attached to the vehicle, the Thor VM2 computer can easily be moved from one vehicle equipped with a Quick Mount
Smart Dock to another vehicle equipped with a Quick Mount Smart Dock.
The Thor VM2 contains a UPS battery which, when fully charged, can power the Thor VM2 for a minimum of 30 minutes. This
can be when the Thor VM2 is not attached to a Quick Mount Smart Dock or when the Thor VM2 is attached to a dock but the
vehicle power is interrupted, such as when the vehicle battery is being changed.
About this Guide
This Thor VM2 User's Guide provides instruction for the end-user or system administrator to follow when setting up a new Thor
VM2.
This user's guide has been developed for aThor VM2with a Microsoft® Windows® Embedded Standardoperating system.
1-1

Components
Front View
1. Power Button
2. Speakers
3. Microphone
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Back View Quick Mount Smart Dock
1. Antenna Connectors (on Thor VM2)
2. SIM card Access Panel (on Thor
VM2)
3. COM1 Connector (on Dock)
4. COM2 Connector (on Dock)
5. USB Connector (on Dock)
6. CAN/Audio Connector (on Dock)
7. Quick Release Handle (On Thor
VM2)
8. Provision for Padlock (on Thor
VM2)
9. Provision for Laptop Security Cable
(on Thor VM2)
10. Power Switch (on Dock)
11. Power Connector (on Dock)
12. Fuse (on Dock)
13. SD Card Access Panel (On Thor
VM2)
14. Strain Relief Clamps (on Dock)
15. RAM Ball (on Dock)
Access Panels
Access Panel Door is labeled with SSD and SD.
1. CompactFlash Hard Drive
2. SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card Slot
Access Panel Door is labeled with SIM.
1. SIM card slot for WWAN radio
2. UPS battery disconnect
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Keyboard Options
The Thor VM2 has an integrated keypad with five programmable keys and an available external keyboard.
Integrated Keypad
The integrated keypad contains five progammable keys, a blue modifier key and an orange modifier key. Press Orange plus
P1-P5 to access P6-P10. The default programmable key functions are described below. Default functions may be overridden
by custom settings. Consult your system administrator.
Key Assigned
Function Key Assigned Function
P1 F1 P6 Not assigned
P2 F2 P7 Not assigned
P3 F3 P8 Not assigned
P4 F4 P9 Not assigned
P5 F5 P10 Not assigned
Blue Key
When the Blue LEDis illuminated, the programmable keys are used to adjust speaker volume and display brightness. Press
the Blue key to enter Blue mode and then press
lP1 to Increase speaker volume
lP2 to Decrease speaker volume
lP3 to Increase display brightness
lP4 to Decrease display brightness
lNo function is assigned to P5 in Blue mode
The Blue key has a five second timeout. If the Blue key is pressed and no additional key is pressed within the five second
timeout period, the Blue modifier mode is exited and the Blue LEDis turned off.
When the Blue modifier key is active, the LED located next to the key is illuminated. The modifier key remains active until:
lThe Blue modifier key is pressed again, or
lThe Orange modifier key is pressed, or
lA five second timeout with no keypress occurs.
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Orange Key
When the Orange LED is illuminated, the programmable keys provide the secondary function.
lOrange + P1 = P6
lOrange + P2 = P7, etc.
When the Orange modifier key is active, the LED located next to the key is illuminated. The modifier key remains active until:
lThe Orange modifier key is pressed again, or
lA non-modifier key is pressed (i.e.: P1-P5), or
lThe Blue modifier key is pressed.
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95-Key External Keyboard
The Thor VM2 uses an optional rugged QWERTY 95 key keyboard, designed for ease of use with the Windows CE operating
system. The keyboard connects directly to the D9 USB connector on the Thor VM2 Quick Mount Smart Dock.
lThe 95 key keyboard supports all 104 keyboard functions (101 standard keyboard plus Windows keys) and includes an
integrated pointing device and left and right mouse buttons. However, because the keyboard only has 95 keys, all
functions are not visible (or printed on the keyboard). Therefore the keyboard supports what is called hidden keys - keys
that are accessible but not visible on the keyboard.
lThe 95 key keyboard keys are backlit. The keyboard backlight is manually controlled.
Keyboard Backlight
The keyboard backlight key in the top right hand corner has a light bulb icon.
The keyboard keys are backlit. The keyboard backlight is manually controlled using the backlight key in the upper right hand
corner of the keyboard. Pressing the backlight key cycles the keyboard backlight through the levels of backlight intensity: Off,
Low intensity, Medium intensity, Maximum intensity, Off, etc. When the Thor VM2 is powered on, the keyboard backlight
defaults to Off.
By default, the external keypad backlight turns off when the Thor VM2 enters Standby.
USB Keyboard / Mouse
A standard USB keyboard or mouse can be attached to the Thor VM2 using the appropriate dongle cable.
The dongle cable attaches to the Thor VM2 and provides a USB connector. Please refer to documentation provided with the
USB keyboard or mouse for more information on their operation.
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Chapter 2 - Set Up A New Thor VM2
This page lists a quick outline of the steps you might take when setting up a new Thor VM2. More instruction for each step is
listed later in this guide. Please refer to the Thor VM2Reference Guide for additional information and instruction.
Contact Technical Assistance if you need additional help.
Note: Installing or removing accessories should be performed on a clean, well-lit surface. When necessary, protect the work
surface, the Thor VM2, and components from electrostatic discharge.
Caution
Before shipping, the internal UPS battery must be disconnected.
Please refer to the Thor VM2 Reference Guide for details.
Hardware Setup
1. Connect accessories to the Quick Mount Smart Dock.
2. Connect cables.
3. Connect power cable to the dock.
4. Secure all cables to the dock with the Strain Relief Cable Clamps.
5. Secure the Thor VM2 in the dock.
6. Press the power switch on the dock.
7. Press the Power key.
Software Setup
Hardware setup should be completed before starting software setup.
1. Set Date and Time
2. Set Power Management
3. Adjust Speaker Volume
4. Pair Bluetooth devices
5. Setup Wireless client parameters - Please refer to the Thor VM2 Reference Guide
6. Setup terminal emulation parameters
Please refer to the Thor VM2Reference Guide for additional information and instruction.
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Quick Mount Smart Dock
The Thor VM2 assembly consists of two parts, the Thor VM2 computer and the Quick Mount Smart Dock.
The Thor VM2 contains an internal UPS battery that, once fully charged, powers the Thor VM2 for a minimum of 30 minutes
when the unit is not mounted in the dock.
The Dock provides:
lA mount for the Thor VM2 computer. The Dock attaches to a vehicle via a RAM or U-bracket mount.
lConditioned power for the Thor VM2. The Dock accepts 10-60VDC power input directly or 72-144VDC power input with
a DC/DC converter.
lCOM1 and COM2 serial connections for a tethered scanner, printer, PC connection, etc.
lUSB host and client connections via an adapter cable.
lCANbus connection via an adapter cable.
lHeadset connection via an adapter cable. When a headset is not attached, the microphone and speakers on the Thor
VM2 are active.
lStrain relief cable mounts.
lMobility of the Thor VM2, since the Dock remains attached to the vehicle the Thor VM2 computer can easily be moved
from one vehicle equipped with a Dock to another.
External antenna connectors may be present on the back of the Thor VM2. The connectors may include:
l802.11 antenna connectors, used when the Thor VM2 is not equipped with internal antennas.
lExternal GPS antenna connector, when the Thor VM2 is equipped with GPS.
lExternal WWAN antenna connectors, when the Thor VM2 is equipped with WWAN.
Optional WWAN radio (available in North America, Europe, New Zealand,and Australia only).
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Preparing the Dock
1. Attach RAM mount to vehicle (see Thor VM2 Vehicle Mounting Reference Guide).
2. Attach accessories to dock.
3. Attach power cable, 10-60VDC or 72-144VDC.
4. If the tethered I/O port cover is in place, lift the cover to expose the I/O port on the dock. The tether allows the cover to
be swung over the back of the dock.
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Place the Thor VM2 in the Dock
Back of Thor VM2 Front of Quick Mount Smart Dock
A. Notch on Thor VM2
B. Release lever
C. Upper Lip on Dock
D. Lower Lip on Dock
1. Locate the notch on the upper rear of the Thor VM2 (item A above).
2. Slide this notch over the top lip (C)of the Dock. Slide the Thor VM2 from side to side on the Dock to make sure it fully
engages on the lip of the Dock. If the Thor VM2 cannot be slid side to side, the lip is engaged.
3. Pull the quick release lever (B) on the Thor VM2 down and push the Thor VM2 against the Dock.
4. Release the quick release lever. The quick release lever catches the lower lip on the Dock and secures the Thor VM2 to
the Dock.
5. If necessary, adjust the viewing angle of the Thor VM2.
Removing the Thor VM2 from the Dock
The Thor VM2 may be removed from the Quick Mount for limited periods of use or the transfer from vehicle to vehicle.
The UPS battery inside the Thor VM2 powers a fully functional Thor VM2 for a minimum of 30 minutes.
To remove the Thor VM2 from the Dock:
1. Pull the quick release lever (item B) downward on the back of the Thor VM2.
2. Pull the bottom of the Thor VM2 away from the Dock.
3. Lift the Thor VM2 away from the Dock.
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Backlights and Indicators
Display Backlight
There are several configuration options for the Thor VM2 display backlight:
Power Management
The display backlight is controlled by power management. When the user activity timer expires, the display backlight is turned
off. Different timeouts can be set for when the Thor VM2 is operating in the following power management schemes:
lAC/DC
lIgnition Control (ignition on)
lIgnition Control (ignition off)
lAuto-On
lUPS.
Timeouts can be specified for each scheme when operating on external power (plugged in) and when on UPS power (running
on batteries).
Please refer to the Thor VM2 Reference Guide for details.
The display backlight can be configured using this option:
Start > Control Panel > Power.
Backlight Brightness
The intensity of the display backlight can be manually configured:
lPress the Blue key to enter Blue mode
lPress the P3 key to increase backlight brightness or the P4 key to decrease backlight brightness.
lPress the Blue key to exit Blue mode.
Please refer to the Screen Control panel in the Thor VM2 Reference Guide for the current display brightness level.
Screen Blanking
The Thor VM2 can be configured to blank (blackout) the display while the vehicle is in motion.
Please refer to the Screen Control panel in the Thor VM2 Reference Guide for details.
Keypad Backlight
By default, the integrated keypad backlight follows the display backlight. The integrated keypad backlight can be disabled.
The external USB keyboard backlight is manually controlled.
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LED Functions
1. System LEDs
2. Connection LEDs
3. Blue LED
4. Orange LED
5. Programmable LED
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System LEDs
1. SYS (System Status) LED
2. UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) LED
3. SSD (Solid State Drive) LED
SYS (System Status) LED
LED Behavior System State
Solid Green
lOn
lOn but Display Off
Green blinking very slowly
External power present
(1/2 sec. on, 4 1/2 sec. off)
lStandby
Off
External power present
lOff
lHibernate
Off
External power not present
lOff,
lHibernate
lStandby
Green blinking slowly
External power present
(1/2 sec. on, 1 1/2 sec. off)
CPU temperature less than -20ºC,
Heater warming CPU for 30 sec.
Green blinking slowly
External power not present
(1/2 sec. on, 1 1/2 sec. off)
CPU temperature less than -20ºC,
Need to move unit to warmer environment
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UPS Status LED
The color of the UPS LED identifies the charge level and the behavior of the LED identifies the charging state.
Charge Level
LED Color Status
Green Fully charged (>90%)
Amber
lLess than fully charged, but more than 2 minutes runtime
remaining,
lOut of charging temperature range,
lNo UPS present,
lCharge timeout.
Red Low battery, less than 2 minutes runtime until shutdown
Charging State
LED Behavior Status
Slow Blink
(1 sec. on, 3 sec. off) Charging.
Fast Blink
(1/2 sec. on, 1/2 sec. off) UPS supplying power and discharging.
On Neither charging or discharging.
Off Unit is off or is in Standby or Hiberbate.
SSD (Solid State Drive) LED
LED Behavior Status
Flashing Green SSD read or write activity.
Off No SSD read or write activity.
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