Honeywell THOR VM1 User manual

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Thor VM1 Field Replaceable Front Panel
The front panel of the Thor VM1 is field replaceable. The front panel assembly contains the keyboard, touchscreen and optional
defroster. Should any of these components fail, the front panel assembly can easily be replaced to minimize downtime. The replacement
front panel is available in several configurations.
Requirements - User Supplied
• Torquing tool capable of measuring inch pounds
• #2 Phillips screwdriver bit
Replacing Front Panel
1. If the Thor VM1 has a Windows CE operating system, place the Thor VM1 in Suspend by pressing the Power button on the front of
the Thor VM1. If the Thor VM1 has a Windows Embedded Standard operating system, select Shut Down from the Windows Shut
Down menu.
2. Remove the Thor VM1 from the Quick Mount Smart Dock by pulling
down on the red quick release handle, lifting the bottom of the Thor VM1
away from the dock, and lifting the Thor VM1 up and away from the
dock.
3. Place the Thor VM1 face down on a clean, well lit stable surface.
4. Use a #2 Phillips bit to loosen the captive M3 screws
on the tethered access panel with the SIM label.
SIM Label

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5. Remove the tethered access panel from the opening and press the UPS battery disconnect button located
just below the SIM card installation slot.
6. Reinstall the access panel cover. Torque the M3 screws to 4-5 inch pounds using a #2 Phillips bit.
7. Turn the Thor VM1 face up.
8. Use a #2 Phillips bit to loosen the fourteen (14) captive
M3 screws that hold on the front panel.
9. Carefully lift the front panel away from the device.
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10. Position the replacement front panel so the tab on the back of the front panel lines up with the slot on the Thor VM1. Be sure the two
wiring connectors are also aligned.
11. Gently press the front panel into place.
12. Tighten the fourteen (14) captive M3 screws in the order shown in the figure for step 8 above. Use a #2 Phillips bit and torque the
screws to 6-7 inch pounds.
13. Reinstall the Thor VM1 in the dock. When the Thor VM1 is placed in the powered dock, the UPS battery automatically reconnects.
14. Press the Power button on the front of the Thor VM1.
15. The Thor VM1 automatically recognizes any change in keyboard configuration.
16. If the Thor VM1 has a Windows CE operating system and the defroster configuration has changed, use the Test button on the
Peripherals control panel to update the Thor VM1's configuration. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Peripherals and tap
the Test button.
17. The Thor VM1 is ready for use.
Thor VM1 with Front Panel Removed Back of Thor VM1 Front Panel
Slot Wiring Connector
TabWiring Connector

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