Honeywell VX6 User manual

VX6
Vehicle-Mount Computer
Microsoft® Windows® CE 5 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
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: Install U Mounting Brackets 2-1
U-Bracket Mount System 2-2
Components 2-2
Bottom Mounting Bracket 2-2
Back Bracket Assembly 2-3
Procedure 2-4
Mounting Positions 2-4
Torque Measurement 2-4
Step 1 - Mount Bottom Mounting Bracket to Vehicle 2-5
Mounting Dimensions 2-5
Step 2 - Attach Back Bracket to VX6 2-6
Step 3 - Attach Assembly to Bottom Mount Bracket 2-7
Step 4 - Attach UPS Battery Pack 2-8
Completed Assembly 2-9
Chapter 3: Install RAM Mounting Brackets 3-1
RAM Ball Mount System 3-2
Components 3-2
Procedure 3-3
Torque Measurement 3-3
Step 1a – Mount Vehicle RAM Mount Bracket 3-3
Mounting Dimensions 3-4
Step 1b – Mount Vehicle RAM Clamp Mount 3-5
Mounting Dimensions 3-6
Step 2 – Attach RAM Ball to the VX6 3-7
Step 3 – Attach VX6 Assembly to RAM Mount 3-8
Completed Assembly 3-9
RAM Bracket Mount System 3-10
Components 3-10
Procedure 3-11
Torque Measurement 3-11
Step 1a – Mount Vehicle RAM Mount Bracket 3-11
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Mounting Dimensions 3-12
Step 1b – Mount Vehicle RAM Clamp Mount 3-13
Mounting Dimensions 3-14
Step 2 – Attach RAM Mount Ball to the VX6 3-15
Step 3 – Attach VX6 Assembly to RAM Mount 3-16
Completed Assembly 3-17
Chapter 4: Connect Cables 4-1
Vehicle 12-80 VDC Power Connection 4-2
Connect Vehicle 12-80VDC Connection 4-3
Connect VX6 without a UPS Battery Pack 4-4
Connect VX6 to an Integrated Mount UPS Battery Pack 4-5
Connect VX6 to a Remotely Mounted UPS Battery Pack 4-6
Power Adapter Cable 4-7
Connect Power Adapter Cable 4-7
External Power Supply, Optional 4-8
Connect External Power Supply 4-8
Strain Relief Cable Clamps 4-9
Uninterruptible Power Supply Battery Pack 4-10
UPS Battery Pack Remote Mounting 4-10
UPS Battery Pack Remote Mounting Dimensions 4-11
Fuse Replacement for the VX6 4-12
Connect Antenna 4-13
Connect External Antenna 4-13
Internal Antenna 4-14
Remote Antenna Installation Kit 4-15
Components and Mounting Diagram 4-16
Typical Installation 4-16
Remote Antenna Mounting Instruction 4-17
Chapter 5: Technical Assistance 5-1
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Chapter 1: Introduction
The VX6 is a rugged vehicle-mounted computer with a Microsoft® Windows® CE 5 operating system. The VX6and its Quick
Mount Smart Dock are designed to be mounted in a vehicle with either a RAM mount or U bracket system. A power cable is
provided with each VX6. Optional communication cables are available.
About This Guide
This VX6Vehicle Mounting Reference Guide provides instruction for the installer to follow when mounting a VX6in a vehicle.
1-1

Preparing the Powered Vehicle Mounted Cradle for Use
The powered vehicle mounted assembly should be secured to an area in the vehicle where it:
lDoes not obstruct the driver's vision or safe vehicle operation .
lWill be protected from rain or inclement weather.
lWill be protected from extremely high concentrations of dust or wind-blown debris.
lCan 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 VX6 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 VX6 assembly to the RAM arm.
4. Adjust the VX6 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 VX6 in the powered vehicle mounted assembly is ready for use.
1-2

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 VX6 surfaces, cables,
connectors and mounting hardware.
Use a clean soft cloth to wipe any dirt, moisture or grease from the VX6, connectors, cables or the vehicle mounting hardware.
Do not use any liquid to clean the VX6, 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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1-4

Chapter 2: Install U 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 dis-
tance 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.
Equipment Needed: Phillips No. 1 screwdriver and a Torque wrench capable of measuring to 50 inch pounds (5.64±.56 N/m).
Note: Torquing tool is not supplied by Honeywell. Bolts, washers, and wrench needed when attaching the bottom mounting
bracket to the vehicle are not supplied by Honeywell.
The U-Bracket system consists of
lU-Bracket for mounting VX6
lUPSBattery mount options:
oIntegrated UPS battery mount
oRemote mount for UPSbattery
lAvailable without U-Bracket for vehicles previously equipped with an Honeywell vehicle mounted computer
Before installation begins, verify you have the applicable vehicle mounting bracket assembly components necessary for your
mount type.
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U-Bracket Mount System
Note: Torquing tool is not supplied by Honeywell. Bolts, washers, and wrench needed when attaching the bottom mounting
bracket to the vehicle are not supplied by Honeywell.
Components
Bottom Mounting Bracket
This bracket is mounted to the vehicle. The VX6 can be mounted to the bottom mounting bracket. Additionally, the UPS battery
pack may be mounted to the bottom mounting bracket.
If the optional UPS battery pack is to be mounted to the bottom bracket, use the following parts included with the UPS battery
pack:
l1” long aluminum spacer w/through hole (2 each)
l1/4 flat washer (2 each)
l1/4 locking washer (2 each)
lscrew, pan head, 1/4-20x2 (2 each)
2-2

Back Bracket Assembly
Note: Rear Bracket may have a different appearance than shown however hardware and mounting instructions are the
same.
Back Bracket
Hardware:
l1/4 flat washer (8
each)
l1/4 locking washer
(8 each)
l1/4 flat washer (8
each)
2-3

Procedure
Mounting Positions
The VX6 viewing angle can be adjusted through a wide range to provide the best viewing angle.
Torque Measurement
You will need a torquing tool capable of torquing to 50 inch pounds (5.64±.56 N/m).
Torque all screws and bolts according to the following table:
For these screws and bolts… Torque to
1/4 bolts 50.0±5 in/lb (5.64±.56 N/m)
2-4

Step 1 - Mount Bottom Mounting Bracket to Vehicle
1. Position the bracket to allow access to the switches and ports on the bottom of the VX6.
2. Attach the bottom mounting bracket to the vehicle mounting surface using a minimum of four 1/4 bolts (or equivalent)
fasteners.
Note: 1/4 bolts and washers not included. It is recommended to use lock washers and flat washers on the fasteners.
IMPORTANT: Mount to the most rigid surface available.
After the bottom bracket has been attached to a rigid surface, you are ready to assemble the VX6 bracket configuration.
Mounting Dimensions
1. 14.40 in / 359.2 mm
2. 12.10 in / 307.3 mm
3. 6.05 in / 153.6 mm
4. 1.02 in / 25.9 mm
5. 3.38 in / 85.85 mm
6. Vehicle Mount
Footprint
7. 0.406 in / 10.312
mm
8. 0.88 in / 22.3 mm
9. 1.25 in / 31.75 mm
U-Bracket Footprint (Not to Scale)
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Step 2 - Attach Back Bracket to VX6
Turn the VX6 off before attaching the rear bracket.
2. Place the VX6 face down on a stable surface.
3. Align the rear bracket with the holes on the back of the VX6. Attach with four 1/4- 20x5/8 bolts, using one flat washer and one
locking washer per bolt. Place the locking washer on the bolt before the flat washer.
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Step 3 - Attach Assembly to Bottom Mount Bracket
1. Place lock washer first, then flat washer on 1/4-20x5/8 bolt. Next insert mounting bolts through the curved apertures in
the bottom mounting bracket and into the screw holes on the side of the back mounting bracket.
2. Loosely tighten each bolt as it is inserted.
Important: Do not torque bolts until all bolts are in place and viewing angle is adjusted.
3. Loosen the hex bolts on both sides to adjust the viewing angle of the mounted VX6.
4. Torque the hex bolts to 50±5 in lb (5.64±.56 N m).
Note: Test the torque on the bolts frequently during operation and re-tighten if necessary to 50±5 in lb (5.64±.56 N m).
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Step 4 - Attach UPS Battery Pack
1. If using a UPS battery pack, the battery pack can be mounted to the bottom mounting bracket. Place a locking washer
and then a flat washer on a 1/4-20x2 bolt. Thread the bolt through the UPS Battery Pack, then through the 1” aluminum
spacer and into the mounting bracket.
2. Connect all cables to the VX7. Secure the cables with the strain relief cable clamps, ensuring a slack loop remains
between the cable clamp and the accessory connector.
3. The vehicle mounted bracket and the VX7 are now ready to use.
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