Ubiqconn VT1020 User manual

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Contents
CONTENTS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 4
REGULATORY AND CERTIFICATION ........................................................................................................................ 6
FCC ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
CE MARKING..................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
R&TTE .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
LITHIUM BATTERY SAFETY STATEMENT ...................................................................................................................................... 7
CHAPTER 1. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................... 8
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
OPERATING SYSTEM SUPPORT ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
I/O PORTS ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
PACKAGE LIST ................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
CHAPTER 2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................ 13
RAM MODULE ............................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Installing/Removing a RAM Module .................................................................................................................................... 13
SSD MODULE ................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Installing an SSD Module ........................................................................................................................................................... 15
Removing an SSD Module .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
INSTALLING/REMOVING THE MINI-PCIE CARDS ..................................................................................................................... 18
INSTALLING/REMOVING THE WWAN MODULE ...................................................................................................................... 19
INSTALLING/REMOVING THE SIM CARD ................................................................................................................................... 20
INSTALLING ANTENNAS ............................................................................................................................................................... 20
CHAPTER 3. HARDWARE MOUNTING................................................................................................................... 22
VESA 100 Mounting Option ...................................................................................................................................................... 22
VESA 75 Mounting Option ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
CHAPTER 4. START UP ............................................................................................................................................... 23
POWERING THE SYSTEM .............................................................................................................................................................. 23

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Starting Up the System ............................................................................................................................................................... 23
Powering Down the System ...................................................................................................................................................... 23
BRIGHTNESS AND DIMMING CONTROL...................................................................................................................................... 23
LED STATUS ................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
DEFROST/DEFOG OPTION ........................................................................................................................................................... 24
Enabling Defrost Function ........................................................................................................................................................ 24
Enabling Defog Function ........................................................................................................................................................... 25
CALIBRATING THE TOUCH SCREEN ............................................................................................................................................ 25
VT1020 CONFIGURATION OPTIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 26
CHAPTER 5. JUMPERS AND CONNECTORS .......................................................................................................... 28
EXTERNAL CONNECTORS PIN ASSIGNMENTS ........................................................................................................................... 28
DIO Port ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 28
RS-232 Port (COM1)..................................................................................................................................................................... 29
CAN BUS Ports ................................................................................................................................................................................ 30
Expansion Port ............................................................................................................................................................................... 31
USB Port ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 32
Power Connector ........................................................................................................................................................................... 33
INTERNAL CONNECTORS PIN ASSIGNMENT .............................................................................................................................. 34
Power Connector ........................................................................................................................................................................... 34
LED Connector ................................................................................................................................................................................ 35
Resistive Touch Screen Connector ......................................................................................................................................... 35
GPS Connector ................................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Battery Connector ......................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Power Input Voltage .................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Internal Battery Source Setting ............................................................................................................................................. 37
CHAPTER 6. UPANEL SETTING ................................................................................................................................ 38
DEVICE INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................................. 39
VEHICLE STATUS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 40
COMMUNICATION SETTING ......................................................................................................................................................... 41
Power On/Off WWAN Module ................................................................................................................................................. 41
WWAN Communication Setting ............................................................................................................................................. 42
SYSTEM STATUS & SETTING ........................................................................................................................................................ 43
Power Management Setup ........................................................................................................................................................ 44
Wake up Setting ............................................................................................................................................................................. 50

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I/O Configuration .......................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Brightness Setting ......................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Watchdog Timer ............................................................................................................................................................................ 54
Programmable Button ................................................................................................................................................................ 56
LOCATION AND SENSOR ............................................................................................................................................................... 59
Enable/ Disable GPS Receiver ................................................................................................................................................. 61
Serial Port Setting ......................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Baud Rate Setting ......................................................................................................................................................................... 62
CHAPTER 7. MAIN BIOS SETTING .......................................................................................................................... 64
SET BOOT SEQUENCE ................................................................................................................................................................... 64
SET THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................................................. 65
Setting the System Date ............................................................................................................................................................. 65
Setting the System Time ............................................................................................................................................................. 65
SYSTEM INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................................. 66
BOOT FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................................................ 66
NETWORK STACK .......................................................................................................................................................................... 67
ENABLE/ DISABLE SYSTEM COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................................... 67
ACCOUNT’S PASSWORD SETTING ................................................................................................................................................ 68
HDD SECURITY SETTING ............................................................................................................................................................. 69

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Safety Precautions
1. Read these safety instructions carefully. 
2. Keep this user’s manual for later reference. 
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth. Do not
use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning. 
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equipment and
must be easily accessible. 
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity. 
6. Put this equipment on a stable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting it fall may
cause damage. 
7. Do not leave this equipment in either an unconditioned environment or in an above 40oC
storage temperature as this may damage the equipment. 
8. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection to protect the equipment from
overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. 
9. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the equipment to
the power outlet. 
10. Place the power cord in a way so that people will not step on it. Do not place anything on
top of the power cord. Use a power cord that has been approved for use with the product
and that it matches the voltage and current marked on the product’s electrical range label.
The voltage and current rating of the cord must be greater than the volt- age and current
rating marked on the product. 
11. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
12. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid
damage by transient overvoltage.
13. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
14. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be opened only by
qualified service personnel.
15. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel:
a. The power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
d. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to the user’s

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manual.
e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
f. f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
16. Do not place heavy objects on the equipment.
17. The unit uses a three-wire ground cable which is equipped with a third pin to ground the
unit and prevent electric shock. Do not defeat the purpose of this pin. If your outlet does
not support this kind of plug, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
18. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY RE- PLACED. REPLACE
ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE REC- OMMENDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER. DISCARD USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER’S
INSTRUCTIONS.

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Regulatory and Certification
FCC
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables and shielded AC power cable must be employed with this
equipment to insure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device is operation in 5.15 – 5.25GHz frequency range, then restricted in

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indoor use only, Outdoor operations in the 5.15 – 5.25GHz is prohibit.
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CE Marking
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded cables are
used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded cables. Please contact your local
representative for ordering information.
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications. Test conditions for
passing included the equipment being operated within an industrial enclosure. In order to
protect the product from being damaged by ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and EMI leakage, we
strongly recommend the use of CE-compliant industrial enclosure products.
R&TTE
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
Lithium Battery Safety Statement
Lithium battery inside. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
same or equivalent type recommended by battery manufacturer.
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACKS. IT MUST BE DISPOSED
OF PROPERLY. CONTACT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES FOR INFORMATION
ON RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL PLANS IN YOUR AREA.

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Chapter 1. Product Introduction
VT1020 is the ultra-rugged in-vehicle terminal with 10.4” high brightness display, is designed
for the construction, mining, logistics application.
With IP66 protection rating, wide temperature design, wide power range input, and rich
expanding interfaces supporting in-vehicle connectivity, VT1020 is a well thought-out
in-vehicle device suitable to overcome the demanding challenge.
Hardware Specifications
Item
Description
Processor
Intel® Bay Trail-I E3845 1.91GHz (Quad Core)
Memory
4GB SO-DIMM DDR3L SDRAM, up to 8GB
Storage
SSD x 1, SD slot x 1
Display
10.4-inch XGA (1024 x 768); 70,000 hours backlight life
1,000 nits sunlight readable to 0.1 nits hyper dimming for night
mode operation
Viewing angel: 140(H)/ 120(V) (CR>10)
Anti-reflection tempered 5-wire resistive touch panel
PCT (Gorilla) by request only
Touch Panel
5-wire Resistive Touch Screen
Defrost/Defog function (Option)
Wireless
Connectivity
802.11 ac/a/b/g/n 2x2 
Bluetooth 4.0 + HS
GPS / QZSS or GLONASS 
1 mini PCIe slot (full size) for cellular module
External RP-SMA connectors for wireless expansion (WiFi/WWAN),
SMB for GPS
Item
Description
Power Input
VT1020-HR : 18-60VDC 4.5A
VT1020-HRD: 18-60VDC 4.5A
VT1020-LR: 9-32VDC 9A

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VT1020-LRD: 9-32VDC 9A
Battery
2,900mAh, 7.5V
Housing
(Mechanical)
Die-cast aluminum alloy, fanless design
Video Capturing
Optional video input up to 4 ports with comprehensive SDK included
Certification
CE, FCC, CB
Operating System Support
Windows 7 Professional with Service Pack 1 x64
Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry x64
Windows Embedded 8 Standard x64
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64
Linux Kernel Version 3.19
Environment
Operating temperature:
-30°C (-22°F) to 55°C (122°F)
In accordance with MIL-STD-810G Method 501.5 High Temperature Procedure II –
Operation
In accordance with MIL-STD-810G Method 502.5 Low Temperature Procedure II –
Operation
Storage temperature:
-30°C (-22°F) to 70 °C (158°F)
In accordance with MIL-STD-810G Method 501.5 High Temperature Procedure I –
Storage
In accordance with MIL-STD-810G Method 502.5 Low Temperature Procedure I –
Storage
Relative humidity:5% to 95% @ 30°C (86°F) to 60°C (140°F) non-condensating in
accordance with MIL-STD-810G Method 507.5 Humidity Procedure II Aggravated Cycles
Vibration Test:

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Operating: MIL-STD-810G Method 514.6 Procedure 1, Category 4,Fig 514.6C-1
Common carrier (US highway truck vibration exposure);Fig 514.6C-2 Composite
two-wheeled trailer; Fig 514.6C-3 Composite wheeled vehicle
Non-Operating: MIL-STD-810G Method 514.6 Procedure 1, Category 24, Fig 514.6E-1
(General minimum integrity exposure)
Shock Test:
Operation: MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6 Procedure 1 Functional Shock (40g, 11ms)
Non-Operation: MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6 Procedure V Crash Hazard Shock (75g, 8~13ms)
I/O Ports
2 x RJ45 connector with Gigabit LAN for teaming / redundant function support
1 x DB9 male type RS-232 with power supply 0/5/12V (COM1)
1 x DB9 male type RS-232 (COM2)
1 x DB9 female type RS-232 (COM3)
2 x USB (2.0 and 1.x compliant)
1 x DB9 female type CAN bus with 2.5KVrms isolation protection and NMEA 2000 physical
layer support
3KVrms isolation protection for 4 DI + 4 DO
Stereo microphone x 1 or line-in, stereo HD audio x 1
Waterproof speakers

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Dimension and Weight
Dimension: 276mm (W) x 252mm (H) x 67.3mm (D)/ 10.86in. (W) x 9.92in. (H) x 2.68in. (D)
Weight: 3.8 kg (include SSD) /8.38 lbs (include SSD)
Front View Dimension:
Side View Dimension:

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Package List
Before you begin the installation or configuration process make sure to inspect all components
and accessories. Contact your representative if there are any missing or damaged items.
Please verify the delivery of the contents upon receipt
VT1020 system
The power supply cable with circular connector plug
DB9 serial to dual USB cable
DB9 male to DB9 male for COM3
NOTE: The packaging material has been selected to optimally protect your device. After
unpacking, store the original packaging material in the event that you need to return
shipment.

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Chapter 2. Hardware Installation
This chapter provides information for the installation and removal of RAM, SSD and mini PCIe
card.
RAM Module
Prevention of EMI interference in this device is not guaranteed if the original components are
replaced.
A single DIMM module slot is available for memory expansion. The device supports up to 8GB
of SO-DIMM DDR3L SDRAM.
Installing/Removing a RAM Module
1. Shut down the system properly and disconnect from all power sources.
2. Un-mount the device from the mounting apparatus; make sure that the display surface is
protected.
3. Remove the screws securing the service cover and remove the cover.

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4. Locate the RAM module slot, see the following image.
5. Insert the RAM module into the slot and press it down until the clips lock or pull the
locking levers to unlock the DIMM and remove it from slot.

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6. Replace the service cover.
SSD Module
Prevention of EMI interference in this device is not guaranteed if the original components are
replaced.
Installing an SSD Module
1. Shut down the system properly and disconnect from all power sources.
2. Un-mount the device from the mounting apparatus; make sure that the display surface is
protected.
3. Remove the screws securing the service cover and remove the cover.
4. Locate the SSD connector on the VT1020.
5. Align the arrow indicators on the silicone guard strips to the front (connector side) of the
SSD module.
6. Insert the guard strips over the sides of the SSD module.

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7. Grasp the SATA cable from the SSD bay and pull it forward to release it from its enclosure.
8. Align the SATA cable with the connectors on the SSD module.
9. Connect the SSD to the SATA cable.
10. Hold the SSD module with one hand. With the other hand push in the SATA cabling
underneath the chassis. It is necessary to tuck the cables in to allow for enough space to
install the SSD module.
11. Angle the SSD connectors into the SSD bay to correctly seat the SSD module.
12. Lower the rear of the SSD in the bay and press it down gently to seat it correctly.
13. Replace the service cover.

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Removing an SSD Module
1. Shut down the system properly and disconnect from all power sources.
2. Un-mount the device from the mounting apparatus; make sure that the display surface is
protected.
3. Remove the screws securing the service cover and remove the cover.
4. It may be necessary to grasp the silicone guard strip and gently pull them up to remove the
SSD module from the bay. For best results, pull up on the rear of the SSD module. The SSD
module angles up.
5. Slide the SSD module out of the bay.
6. Disconnect the SSD module from the SATA cable.
7. Remove the silicone guard strips from the SSD module. Do not throw them away the guard
strips away.
Keep the guard strips for later use on the replacement SSD module.

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8. Replace the service cover.
Installing/Removing the mini-PCIe Cards
The mini-PCIe card for the performance extension of your system can be installed Video and
WWAN card. Please follow the guideline for installation.
1. Shut down the system properly and disconnect from all power sources.
2. Un-mount the device from the mounting apparatus; make sure that the display surface is
protected.
3. Open the service cover; mini PCIe card slots are under the SSD, so please remove the SSD
module first.
4. Locate the mini PCIe slot, see the following image, designated for a video card.
5. Fasten/Loosen the corresponding screws, install/remove the card.

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6. Install the SSD module and then replace the service cover.
Installing/Removing the WWAN module
WWAN card slot is located on the rear side, the same as Mini-PCIe card slots, WWAN module
slot is under the SSD module, and you also need to remove the SSD module first.
Please follow up the introduction to install or remove the module
Open the service cover; mini PCIe card slots are under the SSD, so please remove the SSD
module first.
1. Power down the device and disconnect from all the power source.
2. Un-mount the device from the mounting apparatus; make sure that the display surface is
protected.
3. Open the service cover; WWAN card slots are under the SSD, so please remove the SSD
module first.
4. Locate the WWAN module slot on the VT1020.
5. Install or remove the module.