LXE VX1 User manual

VX1 User’s Guide
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Revision Notice
Entire Manual
Obsolete/Archived. Available on LXE ServicePass website only. Product’s replacement
device is the LXE VX6.
Added Hungary to “R&TTE Directive Requirements.”
Updated document presentation to reflect LXE’s 2006 documentation standards. Updated
“Accessories”. Updated “Manuals”.
Added section titled “Revision History”.

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Table of Contents
THE VX1 VEHICLE MOUNT COMPUTER 1
Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1
Document Conventions ............................................................................................................2
Environmental Specifications...................................................................................................2
Quick Start................................................................................................................. 3
Components .............................................................................................................. 4
The Half-Screen Display........................................................................................... 5
Controls and Connectors ......................................................................................... 5
The Keyboards .......................................................................................................... 6
The ABCD Keyboard ...............................................................................................................6
The QWERTY Keyboard .........................................................................................................6
IBM 3270 Overlay .................................................................................................................7
IBM 5250 Overlay .................................................................................................................7
Key Maps..................................................................................................................................7
DOS Key Functions Not Available on the VX1.......................................................................8
Keyboard LEDs ........................................................................................................................9
CAPS LED .............................................................................................................................9
Secondary Keys LED ...........................................................................................................10
Status LED ...........................................................................................................................11
Control Keys...........................................................................................................................12
PCMCIA Slots .......................................................................................................... 13
Radio Cards ............................................................................................................................13
Power Supply .......................................................................................................... 14
Backup Battery .......................................................................................................................14
Getting Help............................................................................................................. 15
Manuals and Accessories ...................................................................................... 15
Manuals...................................................................................................................................15
Accessories .............................................................................................................................16
Revision History .....................................................................................................................17
INSTALLATION 19
Install Mounting Brackets ...................................................................................... 19
Components ............................................................................................................................19
Mounting Dimensions ............................................................................................................20
Mounting Positions.................................................................................................................20
Torque Measurements ............................................................................................................21
Cable Retention Assembly .....................................................................................................22
Connect Cable Ties to Back Mounting Bracket...................................................................23
Procedure ................................................................................................................................24
Step 1 - Mount Bottom Mounting Bracket To Vehicle........................................................24

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Step 2 - Connect VX1 To Back Mounting Bracket. ............................................................25
Step 3 - Attach VX1 In Bracket Assembly To Bottom Mounting Bracket..........................26
Connect Antenna .................................................................................................... 28
Vehicle Remote Antenna Mount ............................................................................................28
Connect Serial Barcode Scanner .......................................................................... 29
Connect Serial Printer or PC.................................................................................. 31
Connect Power Cable ............................................................................................. 32
External Power Supply, Optional........................................................................... 33
Vehicle 12-60VDC Direct Connection.................................................................... 34
Vehicle 12-80VDC Direct Connection.................................................................... 36
Fuse Replacement for the VX1 .............................................................................. 38
OPERATION 39
Powering On/Off...................................................................................................... 39
Reset Key Sequence (Reboot) ................................................................................................40
Factory Default Settings.......................................................................................................40
Power On Default Settings...................................................................................................40
Cleaning the Glass Display/Scanner Aperture ..................................................... 41
Adjust Screen Display ............................................................................................ 41
Set Display Brightness............................................................................................................41
Keyboard Backlight Control Key ........................................................................... 42
Set Speaker Volume ............................................................................................... 42
Panning the Display................................................................................................ 43
Power Status and the Status LED ......................................................................... 45
Normal Mode..........................................................................................................................45
Video Timeout State...............................................................................................................46
Suspend Mode ........................................................................................................................46
Critical Suspend State.............................................................................................................47
Laser Barcode Scanner Warnings......................................................................... 48
Enter Data................................................................................................................ 49
Keyboard Entry.......................................................................................................................49
Scanner Entry..........................................................................................................................49
Aiming the Barcode Scanner................................................................................................49
Distance from Label .............................................................................................................50
Successful Scan ....................................................................................................................50
Unsuccessful Scan................................................................................................................50
Cleaning the Scanner Aperture ............................................................................................50
CHAPTER 1KEY MAPS 51
Keypads ................................................................................................................... 51
Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies............................................................................ 52
IBM 3270 and TN3270 Terminal Emulator Keypad..............................................................57
IBM 5250 and TN5250 Terminal Emulator Keypad..............................................................57

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CHAPTER 2REGULATORY NOTICES AND SAFETY INFORMATION 59
Approvals ................................................................................................................ 60
INDEX 71

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Illustrations
Figure 1 VX1 Components ..................................................................................................................................4
Figure 2 The Half-Screen Display .......................................................................................................................5
Figure 3 The ABCD Keyboard Standard.............................................................................................................6
Figure 4 The QWERTY Keyboard Standard.......................................................................................................6
Figure 5 QWERTY Keyboard with IBM 3270 Overlay......................................................................................7
Figure 6 QWERTY Keyboard with IBM 5250 Overlay......................................................................................7
Figure 7 Keyboard LEDs .....................................................................................................................................9
Figure 8 The Secondary Key .............................................................................................................................10
Figure 9 The Status LED ...................................................................................................................................11
Figure 10 The VX1 Display Controls ................................................................................................................12
Figure 11 The VX1 PCMCIA Slots...................................................................................................................13
Figure 12 VX1 Bracket - Mounting Dimensions (Not To Scale) ......................................................................20
Figure 13 Suggested Mounting Positions ..........................................................................................................20
Figure 14 Torque Measurements .......................................................................................................................21
Figure 15 Strain Relief Cable Clamp Locations ................................................................................................22
Figure 16 Cable Ties on Back Mounting Bracket Assembly.............................................................................23
Figure 17 Connect Bottom Bracket to Vehicle ..................................................................................................24
Figure 18 Back Mounting Bracket Assembly....................................................................................................25
Figure 19 VX1 Connected to Back Bracket.......................................................................................................25
Figure 20 Connect to Bottom Mounting Bracket...............................................................................................26
Figure 21 VX1 in Vehicle Bracket ....................................................................................................................27
Figure 22 Connect Antenna ...............................................................................................................................28
Figure 23 Connect Serial Scanner Cable ...........................................................................................................29
Figure 24 VX1 with Generic Barcode Scanner Attached ..................................................................................30
Figure 25 Generic Barcode Scanner ..................................................................................................................30
Figure 26 Connect Serial Cable to COM2 .........................................................................................................31
Figure 27 Connect Power Cable to VX1 ...........................................................................................................32
Figure 28 Optional Power Configuration ..........................................................................................................33
Figure 29 12-60VDC Direct Vehicle Power Connection Cable (Fuse Not Shown)..........................................34
Figure 30 12-60VDC Connecting the Power Cable to the Vehicle ...................................................................34
Figure 31 12-60VDC Vehicle Connection Wiring Color Codes .......................................................................35
Figure 32 12-80VDC Direct Vehicle Power Connection Cable (Fuse Not Shown)..........................................36
Figure 33 12-80VDC Connecting the Power Cable to the Vehicle ...................................................................36
Figure 34 12-80VDC Vehicle Connection Wiring Color Codes .......................................................................37
Figure 35 Fuse Replacement..............................................................................................................................38
Figure 36 The VX1 Power Switch.....................................................................................................................39
Figure 37 Panning, Upper Display Window......................................................................................................43
Figure 38 Panning, Center Display Window .....................................................................................................44
Figure 39 Panning, Lower Display Window .....................................................................................................44
Figure 40 Status LED Indicator .........................................................................................................................45
Figure 41 Caution Labels Class II Scanner........................................................................................................48
Figure 42 Caution Labels Class IIIA Scanner ...................................................................................................48
Figure 43 Scan Beam .........................................................................................................................................49
Figure 44 QWERTY Keypad and ABCD Keypad ............................................................................................51
Figure 45 IBM 3270 Specific Keypad ...............................................................................................................57
Figure 46 IBM 5250 Specific Keypad ...............................................................................................................57

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The VX1 Vehicle Mount Computer
Introduction
The VX1 Vehicle Mount Computer (VMT or VMC) is a rugged, vehicle-mounted, DOS based PC
(Personal Computer) capable of wireless data communications from a fork-lift truck or any
properly configured vehicle. The unit uses a PCMCIA radio (spread spectrum 900MHz or
2.4GHz) for wireless data communications.
The VX1 is a DOS compatible tablet-style computer providing the power and functionality of a
desktop computer in a vehicle mounted unit. The unit has a 486 25MHz CPU and 8MB of Flash
memory. It is designed to run applications such as LXE’s Terminal Emulator applications (ANSI
Plus, LDS Plus, IBM DOS 3270, IBM DOS 5250, TN3270 and TN5250).
Note: The “VX1 Reference Guide” contains VX1 technical information and advanced
functions.
Note: The 900MHz radio is obsolete. Companion terminal emulation software is obsolete
(3250 DOS TE, 5250 DOS TE, ANSI for 900MHz and LDS for 900MHz systems).

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Document Conventions
This reference guide uses the following document conventions:
ALL CAPS All caps are used to represent disk directories, file names, and application
names.
Menu|Choice Rather than use the phrase "choose the Save command from the File
menu", this manual uses the convention "choose File|Save".
"Quotes" Indicates the title of a book, chapter or a section within a chapter (for
example, "Document Conventions").
< > Indicates a key on the keyboard (for example, <Enter> ).
Indicates a reference to other documentation.
Differences in operation or commands due to radio type.
ATTENTION Keyword that indicates vital or pivotal information to follow.
Attention symbol that indicates vital or pivotal information to follow. Also,
when marked on product, means to refer to the user’s guide.
International fuse replacement symbol. When marked on the product, the
label includes fuse ratings in volts (v) and amperes (a) for the product.
Note: Keyword that indicates immediately relevant information.
CAUTION
Keyword that indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING
Keyword that indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Keyword that indicates an imminent hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Environmental Specifications
Feature Specification
Operating Temperature -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C) [non-condensing]
OpTemp: Heater Option -22°F to 122°F (-30°C to 50°C)
Storage Temperature -22°F to 160°F (-30°C to 70°C) [non-condensing]
Water, Sand Dust IEC IP56
Operating Humidity Up to 90% non-condensing at 104°F (40°C)
Vibration Based on MIL Std 810D
ESD 15 kV
Shock 75G, 5ms duration, 100 shock impacts

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Quick Start
This section’s instructions are based on the assumption that your new system is pre-configured
and requires only accessory installation (e.g. antenna, external barcode scanner) and a power
source.
Use this guide as you would any other source book -- reading portions to learn about the VX1,
and then referring to it when you need more information about a particular subject. This guide
takes you through installation and operation of the LXE VX1.
In general, the sequence of events is:
1. Install Mounting Bracket on vehicle.
2. Secure VX1 in Mounting Bracket Assembly.
3. Connect vehicle power source to VX1 power cable.
4. Connect power cable to the VX1.
5. Install accessories on VX1, e.g. scanner, antenna.
6. Secure cables to the VX1 with strain relief cable clamps.
7. Turn VX1 on.
The VX1 should be mounted in an area in the vehicle where it:
•Does not obstruct the vehicle operator's vision or safe vehicle operation.
•Will be protected from rain or inclement weather.
•Will be protected from extremely high concentrations of dust or wind-blown debris.
•Can be easily accessed by a user seated in the driver's seat.

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Components
1 Antenna Connector
2 PC Card Slots
3 Speaker/Beeper
4 CapsLock Indicator
5 2nd Indicator
6 Status Indicator
7 COM1/Scanner
Connector
8 COM2 Connector
9 Power Connector
10 Fuse
11 Power Switch
Figure 1 VX1 Components

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The Half-Screen Display
Figure 2 The Half-Screen Display
The VX1 Display is a monochrome Electroluminescent (EL) unit capable of supporting VGA
graphics modes. The display size is 640 x 200 pixels. Refer to the section titled "Operation" in this
guide for instructions on display panning and adjusting the display's brightness.
Controls and Connectors
Most external connectors for the VX1 are located on the bottom of the unit.
COM 1 connects to a serial barcode scanner cable1.
COM 2 connects to a serial printer or PC with the appropriate cables.
The antenna connector is located on the top of the unit.
Note: The Keyboard port is not supported.
1The COM port must be set up to accept input from a barcode scanner using CMOS Setup. Refer
to the VX1 Reference Guide, Chapter 4: “System Configuration” section titled “CMOS Setup”
for instruction.

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The Keyboards
The VX1 has an internal, custom keyboard in one of four versions:
•QWERTY layout, with Standard overlay
•QWERTY layout, with IBM 3270 overlay
•QWERTY layout, with IBM 5250 overlay
•ABCD layout with Standard overlay
Each keyboard features a 60 key keyboard. The keyboard backlight is toggled with the key
sequence 2nd + F10.
Both keyboards have 101 keyboard functions, including a numeric keyboard pad. Please refer to
the Appendix "Key Maps" for keypress combinations.
The ABCD Keyboard
Figure 3 The ABCD Keyboard Standard
The QWERTY Keyboard
Figure 4 The QWERTY Keyboard Standard

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IBM 3270 Overlay
Figure 5 QWERTY Keyboard with IBM 3270 Overlay
IBM 5250 Overlay
Figure 6 QWERTY Keyboard with IBM 5250 Overlay
Note: Press the <CTRL> + <Enter> keys to initiate the IBM 5250 Field Exit function.
Key Maps
The VX1 keyboard supports all 101 keyboard functions. However, because the keyboards only
have 60 keys, all functions are not visible (or printed on the keyboard). Therefore the VX1
keyboards support what are called hidden keys -- keys that are accessible but not visible on the
keyboard.
On standard keyboards many keys are found in the Alphanumeric section as well as on the
Numeric keypad (i.e. the 1 key is found on the numeric keypad and above the alpha characters on
standard keyboards). However these keys send distinctly different scan codes when the keys are
pressed. The default codes for the VX1 keyboard correspond to the numeric keypad on standard
keyboards. In order to duplicate the codes sent when the alphanumeric key is pressed, the hidden
keystroke must be used.
The hidden keys supported by the VX1 are listed in the Appendix titled "Key Maps". The Key
Maps appendix contains the key press sequences for the QWERTY keyboard and the ABCD
keyboard.
The VX1 keyboard does not have a NUM LOCK indicator or key, however NumLock is always
On. Although NumLock can be turned on or off via the computers CMOS Setup program, the
VX1 ignores the Off setting. Refer to the “VX1 Reference Guide" for more information on NUM
LOCK.

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DOS Key Functions Not Available on the VX1
Prnt Scrn A function that is available at the DOS prompt on a desktop PC. The Prnt Scrn as a
system function requires a parallel port and the VX1 has only serial ports.
Sys Req A function that is available at the DOS prompt on a desktop PC. Sys Req is for use
in a multi-tasking environment to switch between various running applications. The
VX1 is not a multi-tasking computer, nor is DOS in general considered a multi-
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Keyboard LEDs
The VX1 keyboard has three (3) LED indicators.
1. CapsLock Mode LED
Indicator
2. Secondary Mode LED
Indicator
3. Status LED Indicator
Figure 7 Keyboard LEDs
CAPS LED
This LED indicates the state of the keyboard Caps-Lock mode. If Caps-Lock is enabled this LED
is illuminated green. When Caps-Lock is off, the LED is dark.
Press 2nd then <F1> to toggle Caps-Lock On and Off.
Caps-Lock can also be set On or Off using CMOS Setup. Refer to the "VX1 Reference Guide."
The default value of Caps-Lock is “Off”.

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Secondary Keys LED
The VX1 keyboard is equipped with several secondary keys. These keys are identified by the
superscripted text found on the keyboard keys. The secondary keys are accessible by using two
(2) keystrokes: the 2nd key followed by the superscripted key.
Figure 8 The Secondary Key
Once the 2nd state is enabled (by pressing the 2nd key) the Secondary Mode LED is illuminated and
the 2nd state is enabled until another key is pressed. The 2nd key is toggled on with a 2nd keypress
and then immediately off with another 2nd keypress.
For example:
Press 2nd and <F10> to toggle the keyboard backlight on and off.
Press 2nd and <F1> to turn Caps-Lock on and off.
Press 2nd and <F2> to initiate the DOS Break command.
Press 2nd and <F3> to toggle the Resume/Suspend Mode on and off.

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Status LED
Figure 9 The Status LED
The Status LED, located on the front of the unit, is illuminated green when the unit is powered on
and the display is off. The Status LED is dark when power is disconnected (or the power is on and
the display is on).
Note: This LED should not be lit when power is disconnected from the VX1.
Entering and exiting the Suspend Mode is performed by pressing the Resume/Suspend key
sequence -- 2nd key then <F3>.
The status LED is green when the VX1 is in Suspend Mode. Suspend Mode is the lowest power-
consumption state possible, while still retaining the system’s status.
When the VX1 enters Suspend Mode, the display and keyboard backlight are turned off and the
status LED stays green. The beeper is active.
When the VX1 is in Suspend Mode and the Resume/Suspend key is pressed, the display and
keyboard backlight are turned on and the status LED turns off.

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Control Keys
The VX1 has several control keys. One key controls the keyboard backlight, a pair of keys
controls the volume and another pair of keys controls the display brightness. The VX1 must be
placed in Secondary Mode to access these functions.
Note: The <F6> and <F7> keys (Contrast Up and Contrast Down) have no function as the
VX1 has an electroluminescent screen. Contact your LXE representative for future
enhancements using these keys.
1 Display Brightness
Control Keys
2 Display Contrast
Control Keys
(Not Used)
3 Speaker Volume
Control keys
4 Backlight Control
Key
Figure 10 The VX1 Display Controls

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PCMCIA Slots
The VX1 has one active PCMCIA slot – the right slot, slot 0. It supports the Personal Computer
Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) 2.1 standards.
Slot 0 (the right slot, usually configured as Drive D:) accepts Type I, II or III PCMCIA SRAM
cards. LXE supports only Type II 2.4GHz Spread Spectrum and Type III 900MHz Spread
Spectrum radios.
Slot 1 (the left slot) is not used.
1 Slot 1 (Left) Unused
2 Slot 0 (Right)
Figure 11 The VX1 PCMCIA Slots
Radio Cards
Common use of the PC slot is to insert a radio PCMCIA card or a memory/ SRAM card. Not all
units require radio cards or memory cards. Possible radio configurations are:
LXE TE Software 2.4GHz 900MHz
ANSI Plus x x
LDS Plus x x
IBM 3270/IBM 5250 x
IBM TN3270/TN5250 x
Note: The 900MHz radio is obsolete. Companion terminal emulation software is obsolete
(3250 DOS TE, 5250 DOS TE, ANSI for 900MHz and LDS for 900MHz systems).

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Power Supply
Vehicle power input for the VX1 is 12V to 80V DC and is accepted without the need to perform
any manual adjustments within the VX1. See the section titled “Installation”, sub-section titled
“Vehicle 12-80VDC Direct Connection.”
If 12V to 80V DC power is not available – for example, in an office environment – an optional
external Universal Input Power Supply can be used to convert AC wall power to an appropriate
DC level. See the section titled “Installation”, sub-section titled “External Power Supply.”
Power input is fused for protection and the fuse is externally accessible. See section titled
“Installation”, sub-section titled “Fuse Replacement for the VX1.”
Backup Battery
The internal 50mAh Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) backup battery provides power to the unit for a
short amount of time when the primary power supply has been depleted, removed or has failed.
The backup battery requires no user intervention other than periodic conditioning (see Appendix
D "Utilities" in the VX1 Reference Guide). Replacement is performed by LXE.
Note: When there is no external power supplied to the VX1, the unit is powered by the backup
battery. When the backup battery is depleted, the BIOS parameters are reset to their
factory default settings.