RuggON VX-601 User manual

Quick Start Guide
VX-601
Before you start to setup VX-601, please verify that your
product package contains the following items:
1. VX-601 vehicle mount computer
2. Bare wire power cable with DC-IN connector
Note: Be sure to keep the original packaging in case you
need to return the VX-601 for service
What’s in the box?
VX-601 provides dual micro SIM slots, located inside the
service door. Install the SIM card in SIM 1 slot or SIM 2
slot. You can select different SIM slot via the SIM slot
assignment option in uPanel interface. The factory
default is SIM 1 slot.
Install the SIM Card
Internal SIM slot
Please follow the instructions to install your SIM card:
1. Slide to unlock the lock on the locking lid.
2. Lift the locking lid up and insert your SIM card.
3. Lock the locking lid back after insertion.
Install the SIM Card
VX-601 supports dual Mini PCIe slots in full size for radio
card installation. One is USB signal for WWAN card and
the other includes PCIe and USB signal for Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth combo card.
Install the Radio Card
Please follow the instructions to install your radio card:
1. Place the radio card on top of the SIM slot.
Note: Make sure the WWAN antennas are on top of
the radio card.
2. Lock the two screws into screw hole.
3. Tighten the bolts.
Install the Radio Card
To use the WWAN module you need to manually
connect the antenna cable. Please follow the
instructions below.
1. Locate the antenna cables. (black cable & grey
cable)
2. Use the black antenna (WWAN 1, WLAN 1) cable
and connect to the connector labeled MAIN.
Use the grey antenna cable (WWAN 2, WLAN 2) to
connect to the connector labeled AUX.
How to install external WWAN Antenna

Power on The System
VX-601 has two power modes for user preference which
can be activated through DashON. If you want to use
power source via power adapter, please disable “ACC
Input Detection”.
To turn on the system, please follow the directions
below:
1. Press power button to turn on the system
2. When VX-601 is in “Non-ACC mode”, the device will
not auto power off when the power supply is
removed (charged from UPS battery instead), please
use windows commend to fully shut down the
device.
VX-601 allows a wide range of DC power input from
9~60V via a 4-pin circular power code.
1. The bare wire lead cable allows you to directly wire
12 V, 24 V, 36V and 48V power cable or adapters.
Please follow the wire definition below to connect to
your power source.
Wire Color
Description
RED
V+
BLACK
V-
GREEN
Chassis Ground
WHITE
ACC/ Ignition
2. Plug the power code into the power connector
facing the top of the arrow mark.
Connector Power
Connector Power
3. Twist the nut to lock the power connector to the
device.
Power on The System
3. When VX-601 is in “ACC Sense Mode”, please follow
the directions below:
When the system is Off, switch the ignition
from Off to On, the system will turn on/delay
on.
When the system is Off and the ignition is Off,
press the power button, the system will be
turn On/no delay on.
When System is Off and the ignition is On,
press the power button, the system will be
turn on/no delay on.
Ensure that the power supplies are
disconnected when the power cord plug into
the power connector.
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 the battery
manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not expose the battery to excessive heat
source, such as Fire, direct sunlight, etc.
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS LITHIUM-ION BATTERY
PACKS. IT MUST BE DISPOSED PROPERLY. CONTACT
YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES FOR
INFORMATION ON PROPER RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL.