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Thor VM2 with with Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6.0 User Guide

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Summary of Contents for Thor VM2

Page 1: ...User Guide Thor VM2 Vehicle Mounted Computer with Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6 0 ...

Page 2: ...echnologies Inc Wi Fi WMM Wi Fi Mutlimedia Wi Fi Protected Access WPA WPA2 and the Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo are trademarks or regis tered trademarks of Wi Fi Alliance The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc Symbol is a registered trademark of Symbol Technologies MOTOROLA MOTO MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Tra...

Page 3: ...r 2 Getting Started 5 Overview 5 About this Guide 6 Out of the Box 6 Initial Setup for Thor VM2 7 Hardware Setup 7 Software 7 Dock 9 VM1D Standard Dock 10 VM3D Enhanced Dock 11 VMXD Enhanced Dock 12 VMXD Enhanced Dock for Off Vehicle Use 13 Thor VM2 and Enhanced Dock Support 14 Additional Connectors 15 Components 16 Front View Thor VM2 16 Back View Thor VM2 16 Access Panels Thor VM2 17 Front View ...

Page 4: ...leaning 23 Cleaning the Thor VM2 and the Dock 23 Cleaning the Touch Screen 24 Startup Help 24 Chapter 3 Hardware Overview 25 System Hardware 25 802 11a b g Wireless Client 25 Central Processing Unit 25 Input Output Components 25 System Memory 26 Video Subsystem 26 Audio Interface 26 Card Slots 26 Bluetooth EZPair 26 WWAN 27 GPS 27 Power 27 Vehicle DC Power Supply 27 External AC Power Supply 27 Uni...

Page 5: ...nection LEDs 48 Keyboard LEDs 49 Display 50 Touch Screen 50 Screen Blanking 50 Display Backlight Control 50 Chapter 4 Vehicle Mounting and Accessory Installation 53 Introduction 53 Prepare for Vehicle Mounting 54 Quick Start 54 Maintenance Vehicle Mounted Devices 55 Cleaning 55 Place Thor VM2 in the Dock 55 Dock I O Pin Cover 57 Padlock 57 Laptop Security Cable 57 Install RAM Mount 58 Components R...

Page 6: ...ly Touch Screen Protective Film 124 Installation 124 Removal 125 Disconnect UPS Battery 126 Equipment Required 126 Disconnect Procedure 126 Install SD Card 127 Equipment Required 127 Installation Procedure 127 Install SIM Card 129 Equipment Required 129 Installation Procedure 129 Replace Front Panel 131 Equipment Required 131 Replacement Procedure 131 Chapter 5 Software 133 Introduction 133 Operat...

Page 7: ...ARMBOOT EXE 139 WAVPLAY EXE 139 Thor VM2 Command line Utilities 139 Desktop 139 Desktop Icons 140 My Device Folders 141 Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Optional 141 Internet Explorer 142 Start Menu 142 Communication 143 Summit 143 Command Prompt 144 eXpress Scan 144 Internet Explorer 144 Media Player 145 File Viewers 145 Microsoft WordPad 145 Remote Desktop Connection 145 Settings 146 Transcriber 146 W...

Page 8: ...4 Data Collection 185 Factory Default Settings 187 Date Time 205 Dialing 206 Display 207 Gobi Connection Manager 209 Input Panel 215 Internet Options 216 Keyboard 218 License Viewer 219 Mixer 220 Mouse 221 Network and Dialup Connections 222 Network Capture 224 Options 227 Owner 230 Password 232 PC Connection 234 Power 235 Power Configuration Mode 238 Programmable Key 242 Regional and Language Sett...

Page 9: ... GUI 263 Chapter 6 ActiveSync 269 Introduction 269 Initial Setup 270 Connect via USB 270 Cable for USB ActiveSync Connection 270 Explore 271 Backup Data Files using ActiveSync 271 Prerequisites 271 Connect 271 Disconnect 272 Thor VM2 with a Disabled Touch screen 272 Reset and Loss of Host Re connection 272 ActiveSync Help 272 HSM Connect 273 Installation 273 Using HSM Connect 274 Chapter 7 Enabler...

Page 10: ...6 Step 1 Create Bar Codes 296 Step 2 Scan Bar Codes 296 Step 3 Process Completion 297 Chapter 8 Wireless Network Connections 299 Summit Wireless Network Configuration 299 Important Notes 299 Summit Client Utility 299 Help 300 Summit Tray Icon 300 Wireless Zero Config Utility 301 Main 302 Profile 304 Status 308 Diags 309 Global 310 Sign On vs Stored Credentials 315 To Use Stored Credentials 315 To ...

Page 11: ...d 341 External 95 Key Keyboard 343 External 60 Key Keyboard 344 60 Key KeyMap 101 Key Equivalencies 344 Appendix B Specifications and Reference Material 349 Technical Specifications 349 Thor VM2 349 VM1D Standard Dock 350 VM3D Enhanced Dock 351 VMXD Enhanced Dock 352 VMXD Enhanced Dock for Off Vehicle Use QM3AC 353 Dimensions 354 Thor VM2 354 VM1D Standard Dock 354 VM3D and VMXD Enhanced Dock 354 ...

Page 12: ...ply Connector 357 COM1 and COM2 Connector 359 USB and USB1 Connector 359 USB2 Connector 361 CANbus Audio Connector 364 AppLock Error Messages 367 Hat Encoding 373 GNU General Public License Version 2 374 GNU General Public License Version 3 378 Appendix C Thor VM2 Agency Information 385 Label Locations 385 ...

Page 13: ...epart ment at ACSHSMTechnicalCommunications honeywell com Technical Assistance If you need assistance installing or troubleshooting your device please contact us by using one of the methods below Knowledge Base www hsmknowledgebase com Our Knowledge Base provides thousands of immediate solutions If the Knowledge Base cannot help our Technical Support Portal see below provides an easy way to report...

Page 14: ...r return shipping to HII EXCEPT AS MAY BE OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY APPLICABLE LAW THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER COVENANTS OR WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED ORAL OR WRITTEN INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON INFRINGEMENT HII S RESPONSIBILITY AND PURCHASER S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WAR RANTY IS L...

Page 15: ...r the Thor VM2 internal UPS battery is 1 year The duration of the limited warranty for the Thor VM2 AC power supply and cables is 1 year The duration of the limited warranty for the Thor VM2 DC DC power supply is 1 year The duration of the limited warranty for the Thor VM2 cables USB Serial Communica tion Power is 1 year The duration of the limited warranty for the Thor VM2 headset is 1 year ...

Page 16: ...4 Thor VM2 with with Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6 0 User Guide ...

Page 17: ...ns are on the dock The Thor VM2 is designed to easily be removed from the dock with a latch on the lower rear of the Thor VM2 housing Since the dock remains attached to the vehicle the Thor VM2 computer can easily be moved from one vehicle equipped with a dock to another vehicle equipped with a dock The Thor VM2 contains a UPS battery which when fully charged can power the Thor VM2 for a minimum o...

Page 18: ...ay be packaged separately Thor VM2 Standard or Enhanced Dock includes 10 60VDC power cable RAM or U Bracket vehicle mount kit If you ordered additional accessories for the Thor VM2 verify they are also included with the order Keep the original packaging material in the event the Thor VM2 should need to be returned for service For details see Product Service and Repair P3 P8 P4 P9 P5 P10 P6 P2 P7 P...

Page 19: ...ched or the vehicle ignition is turned on 9 Perform touch screen Calibration Software Languages and Fonts The Thor VM2 may be shipped with an English only operating system OS Contact Technical Assistance for the availability of OS files for other languages See Thor VM2 OS Upgrade for OS update installation information The language installed is identified on the Software tab of the About control pa...

Page 20: ...me 3 Set Power Configuration Mode and Power scheme timers 4 Adjust Speaker Volume 5 Pair Bluetooth devices 6 Set wireless client parameters using the Summit Client Utility 7 Set terminal emulation parameters 8 Set AppLock parameter via the Administration control panel 9 Set DCWedge parameters via the Data Collection control panel 10 Save Changes to the Registry 11 Set Date Time if not set during f...

Page 21: ...le Use All docks provide A mount for the Thor VM2 computer The dock attaches to a vehicle via a RAM or U bracket mount or to a RAM table stand for use in an office environment Conditioned power for the Thor VM2 The vehicle mount docks accept 10 60VDC power input directly or 50 150VDC power input with a DC DC converter The off vehicle dock requires an AC DC power supply Mobility of the Thor VM2 sin...

Page 22: ...ADLE VM1003VMCRADLE Power Connection Direct or DC DC power supply Serial Ports COM1 and COM2 USB Ports USB port provides host and client connections via an adapter cable This port also supports Honeywell external keyboards Ethernet N A CANbus CANbus connection via an adapter cable Audio Headset connection via an adapter cable Screen Blanking Supported via COM1 and COM2 connectors Ignition Control ...

Page 23: ...ns via an adapter cable This port also supports Honeywell external keyboards USB2 port provides two USB host ports via an adapter cable Direct USB host connection on top of dock Ethernet RJ 45 Ethernet connection on top of dock Note An upgrade is necessary to support the Ethernet port on this dock See Thor VM2 and Enhanced Dock Support CANbus CANbus connection via an adapter cable Audio Headset co...

Page 24: ...vailable for a serial device Caution This dock is designed for DC power vehicle mounted applications only SKUs VMX004VMCRADLE Power Connection Designed to connect to existing Thor VX8 or Thor VX9 power cable only using existing DC DC power supply Serial Ports COM1 and COM2 see note below USB Ports USB1 port provides host and client connections via an adapter cable This port also supports Honeywell...

Page 25: ...ctions via an adapter cable This port also supports Honeywell external keyboards USB2 port provides two USB host ports via an adapter cable Direct USB host connection on top of dock Ethernet RJ 45 Ethernet connection on top of dock Note An upgrade is necessary to support the Ethernet port on this dock See Thor VM2 and Enhanced Dock Support CANbus CANbus connection via an adapter cable Audio Headse...

Page 26: ... User Guide Thor VM2 and Enhanced Dock Support The Thor VM2 supports the enhanced dock models To support the Ethernet port A BIOS and software upgrade is necessary A MAC address must be assigned to the Ethernet port Contact Customer Support for information ...

Page 27: ...Thor VM2 The connec tors may include 802 11 antenna connectors used when the Thor VM2 is not equipped with internal antennas External GPS antenna connector when the Thor VM2 is equipped with GPS External WWAN antenna connectors when the Thor VM2 is equipped with WWAN Optional WWAN radio available in North America Europe New Zealand and Australia only ...

Page 28: ...ide Components Front View Thor VM2 Back View Thor VM2 P UPS SYS SSD Wi Fi Power Button Speakers Microphone Antenna Connectors Quick Release Handle Provision for Padlock Provision for Laptop Security Cable SIM Card Access Panel SD Card Access Panel Dock Contact Pads ...

Page 29: ...foam surround around the dock contact pad SD Card Access Panel with door removed SIM Card Access Panel with door removed Access Panel Door is labeled with and Access Panel Door is labeled with CompactFlash Hard Drive SD Secure Digital Memory Card Slot Card Slot for WWAN Radio UPS Battery Disconnect SSD SD SIM Dock Contact Pads Dock Contact Pads Foam Surround ...

Page 30: ... blanking box is attached When a screen blanking box is attached any external serial device such as a scanner must be connected to the COM2 port on the dock If a screen blanking box is not connected via the power cable the COM1 port on the dock is available for a serial device Strain Relief Clamps Fuse Power Connector Power Switch RAM Ball COM 1 COM2 USB CANbus Audio Strain Relief Clamps CANbus Au...

Page 31: ... by power management When the user activity timer expires the display backlight is turned off Timeouts can be set for the available power management schemes See Power for configuration options Backlight Brightness The intensity of the display backlight can be manually configured 1 Press the Blue key to enter Blue mode 2 Press the P3 key to increase backlight brightness or the P4 key to decrease ba...

Page 32: ...evel can be viewed on the Mixer control panel This control panel can also be used to adjust speaker volume Power Up The dock has a power switch on the back The On side of this rocker switch has a raised bump to allow the state of the switch to be determined when the switch may not be easily viewed for example after the dock is mounted in a vehicle After external power has been connected and the Th...

Page 33: ... remain installed There are several warmboot methods available Using the Registry select Start Settings Control Panel Registry and tap the Warmboot button The Thor VM2 immediately warmboots Using the Start menu select Start Run and type WARMBOOT in the text box Press Enter The Thor VM2 immediately warmboots The WARMBOOT text command is not case sensitive Use the P1 P5 Orange key press sequence to ...

Page 34: ...ilable or necessary Tapping the Touch Screen with a Stylus Note Always use the point of the stylus for tapping or making strokes on the touch screen Never use an actual pen pencil or sharp abrasive object to write on the touch screen Hold the stylus as if it were a pen or pencil Touch an element on the screen with the tip of the stylus then remove the stylus from the screen Firmly press the stylus...

Page 35: ...tem that you are going to connect to i e 3270 mainframe AS 400 5250 server or VT host 4 Enter the Host Address of the host system that you wish to connect to This may either be a DNS name or an IP address of the host system 5 Update the telnet port number if your host application is configured to listen on a specific port If not just use the default telnet port 6 Select OK 7 Select Session Connect...

Page 36: ...cleaning fluids since they may result in damage to the glass surface Use a clean damp lint free cloth Do not scrub optical surfaces If possible clean only those areas which are soiled Lint and particulates can be removed with clean filtered canned air Startup Help Contact Technical Assistance if you need more help Touch screen is not accepting stylus taps or needs recalibration Press Ctrl Esc to f...

Page 37: ...ash memory card and is loaded into DRAM for execution Input Output Components The Thor VM2 supports the following I O components of the core logic Two 9 pin RS 232 serial ports COM1 and COM2 on dock One slot for CompactFlash CF card for operating system storage One slot for SD memory card for storage expansion Integrated keyboard with programmable keys Ports available via adapter cables on dock US...

Page 38: ...le the internal microphone is disabled Card Slots CompactFlash CF Slot The CF ATA slot is not hot swappable The Thor VM2 must be powered down to insert or remove an ATA card Since the operating system is stored on the CF ATA card the Thor VM2 cannot operate without the ATA card Secure Digital SD Slot The SD slot accepts an SD memory card The SD card is hot swappable Bluetooth EZPair The Thor VM2 c...

Page 39: ...put for the Thor VM2 dock is 10V to 60V DC and is accepted without the need to perform any manual operation within the Thor VM2 dock see 12 48 VDC Vehicles 10 60 VDC Direct Connection The dock provides a conditioned power output for the Thor VM2 By using a specified DC DC power supply input voltage of 50 150V DC can be accepted see 60 144 VDC Vehicles 50 150 VDC Power Supply Screws on Top of Lid o...

Page 40: ...mbient room temperature of approximately 10 C 14 F The UPS battery is not charged when the internal Thor VM2 temperature is above 45 C 113 F This corresponds to an ambient room temperature of approximately 35 C 95 F If the UPS battery cannot be charged due to a temperature extreme the UPS Status LED is amber Move the Thor VM2 to a different location to charge the UPS battery When the Thor VM2 is o...

Page 41: ...rging If the charge timeout occurs remove the Thor VM2 from the dock and Disconnect UPS Battery Reinstall the Thor VM2 in the dock and power on Charging and Power Management Charging does not occur when the Thor VM2 is in ignition mode and the ignition is inactive Charging of the UPS battery continues when the Thor VM2 is in power management user idle system idle or suspend modes ...

Page 42: ...ouch screen and any attached peripherals such as a scanner function normally The display remains on until the backlight timer if enabled expires Warning Improper replacement or repair could damage the battery cause overheating risk of explosion and result in injury The battery should be disposed of properly The battery should not be disassembled or crushed The battery should not be heated above 21...

Page 43: ... or exit Suspend mode If the Thor VM2 is On pressing the power button immediately transitions the unit to Suspend If the Thor VM2 is in Suspend mode pressing the power button transitions the unit to On Shutdown Off Mode D4 The Thor VM2 shuts down when the Thor VM2 is operating on power and the UPS bat tery becomes critically low regardless of the current power management state The Thor VM2 remains...

Page 44: ...m event occurs System primary events include Serial data transfer USB data transfer Wake Source Events These events wake the Thor VM2 from suspend Power button Touch on the touch screen External power connection AC DC Auto On Ignition Control Ignition On power modes only USB client connection Ignition switched from Off to On Ignition Control Ignition Off power mode only RTC Serial port CTS control...

Page 45: ...switch with the raised bump is pressed the power switch is On If the dock is connected to external power the dock delivers power to the Thor VM2 Generally once the dock is powered On there is no need to power it off The dock power can remain On even when the Thor VM2 is not attached The power button is located at the lower left of the Thor VM2 If the Thor VM2 is Off pressing the power button start...

Page 46: ...timeouts are used Ignition Control The Thor VM2 is configured to power on when the vehicle ignition is switched on When the vehicle ignition is on longer default power management timeouts are used If the vehicle ignition is turned off shorter default power management timeouts are used Auto On The Thor VM2 is designed to power on whenever external power is attached Due to the presence of external p...

Page 47: ...user supplied switch or relay See Screen Blanking for information on connecting screen blanking accessories Standard Dock Enhanced Dock The COM1 and COM2 connectors are D 9 male connectors located on the back of the dock Power the Thor VM2 off before attaching a cable to any port serial USB Audio CAN etc The serial connectors are industry standard RS 232 PC AT standard 9 pin D male connector See C...

Page 48: ...cessary to support the Ethernet port See Thor VM2 and Enhanced Dock Support for information Standard Dock Enhanced Dock The USB or USB1 connector is a D 9 female connector located on the back of the dock See USB and USB1 Connector for connector pin out detail See Connect USB Host and Connect USB Client for more information The USB 2 connector is a D 15 female connector located on the back of the d...

Page 49: ...utsch and 9 pin M SAE J1939 Deutsch connector See Connect CANbus Cable for more information The CANbus interface is a virtual COM9 port This port can be accessed using standard Windows API calls Standard Dock Enhanced Dock Power is supplied to the Thor VM2 through the power connector Additionally this assembly provides a connection point for the vehicle s chassis ground to be connected internally ...

Page 50: ...802 11 Wi Fi radio GPS and WWAN The Thor VM2 is equipped with an 802 11 radio and can be ordered with internal antennas external antennas or external remote mount antennas When the Thor VM2 is ordered with internal antennas the external antenna con nectors are not used GPS and WWAN are optional on the Thor VM2 and require external remote mount antennas 1 WI FI MAIN Red label 802 11 Main External A...

Page 51: ...onfigured via the Programmable Key option in the Control Panel Programmable keys persist across a warmboot or power cycle When used with the Blue modifier key P1 through P4 keys are used to adjust speaker volume and display brightness The Thor VM2 integrated keypad is backlit By default the integrated keypad backlight follows the display backlight When the display backlight is on the integrated ke...

Page 52: ... keyboard plus Windows keys and includes an integrated pointing device and left and right mouse buttons However because the keyboard only has 95 keys all functions are not visible or printed on the keyboard Therefore the keyboard supports what is called hidden keys keys that are accessible but not visible on the keyboard The 95 key keyboard keys are backlit The keyboard backlight is manually contr...

Page 53: ...1 connector Enhanced Dock Keyboard Backlight The keyboard backlight key has a light bulb icon The keyboard keys are backlit The keyboard backlight is manually controlled using the backlight key in the upper right hand corner of the keyboard Pressing the backlight key cycles the keyboard backlight through the levels of backlight intensity Off Low inten sity Medium intensity Maximum intensity Off et...

Page 54: ... not used The new PS 2 to USB adapter cable must be used This keyboard is visually similar to the USB external keyboard Key Maps The 95 key keyboard supports all 104 keyboard functions 101 keyboard standard plus Windows keys and includes an integrated pointing device and left and right mouse buttons However because the keyboard only has 95 keys all functions are not visible or printed on the keybo...

Page 55: ...intensity Maximum intensity Off etc 60 key PS 2 Keyboard The 60 key PS 2 keyboard is part number 160068 0001 see decal on back of key board An adapter cable is required to attach this keyboard to the Thor VM2 See Connect PS 2 Keyboard for details The 60 key keyboard has 101 keyboard functions including a numeric keyboard pad Key Maps The 60 key keyboard supports all 101 keyboard functions However ...

Page 56: ...t used as the sound volume on the Thor VM2 is controlled with the Sound icon in the Microsoft Windows System Tray The F10 key is used to toggle the backlight as part of the keypress sequence 2nd CTRL F10 This key sequence immediately toggles the status of the keyboard backlight Pressing 2nd F10 has no effect on the keyboard backlight Keyboard LEDs CAPS LED This LED indicates the state of the keybo...

Page 57: ... Ins mode USB Keyboard Mouse A standard USB keyboard or mouse can be attached to the Thor VM2 using the appro priate adapter cable The Y cable attaches to the Thor VM2 and provides a USB connector Please refer to documentation provided with the USB keyboard or mouse for more information on their operation ...

Page 58: ...or System State Solid Green On On but Backlight Off On but Display Off Green blinking very slowly External power present 1 2 sec on 4 1 2 sec off Suspend Off External power present Off Off External power not present Suspend Off Green blinking slowly External power present 1 2 sec on 1 1 2 sec off CPU temperature less than 20ºC Heater warming CPU for 30 sec Green blinking slowly External power not ...

Page 59: ...t of Safe Charging Temperature Range Charging only occurs between approximately 10 C and 35 C ambient temperature No UPS present Charging Timeout Not fully charged after 4 or 8 hours depending on software revision Red Low battery less than 2 minutes runtime until shutdown LED Behavior Status Slow Blink 1 sec on 3 sec off Charging Fast Blink 1 2 sec on 1 2 sec off UPS supplying power and dischargin...

Page 60: ...ooth client is off Wi Fi Wi Fi LED Bluetooth LED WWAN LED LED Behavior Status Solid Green Indicates a WWAN connection to a network Off Indicates no WWAN connection LED Behavior Status Solid Green Indicates a connection with an IP address to an Access Point Off Indicates no connection to an Access Point LED Behavior Status Blue Blinking Slowly Bluetooth is paired but not connected to a device Blue ...

Page 61: ...ng the Orange key exits the Blue mode and turns off the Blue LED If no key other key is pressed within five seconds the Blue key times out and turns off the LED When Blue mode is active keys P1 through P4 provide volume and brightness adjustment functions Off Blue mode is not invoked LED Behavior Status Solid Orange Indicates the Orange modifier key is active Orange mode is invoked for the next ke...

Page 62: ...ent stylus may be ordered A replaceable touch screen protective film is available when the Thor VM2 is used in an abrasive environment Contact Technical Assistance for availability Note If the touch screen is disabled or loses calibration on a Thor VM2 you must use a USB mouse or keyboard attached to the Thor VM2 to access the control panel to re enable or recalibrate the touch screen unless a pro...

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Page 65: ...2 dock An optional 21 key numeric or 95 key laptop style USB keyboard and keyboard mounts are available An integrated scanner mount is also offered Optional communication cables are avail able Vehicle mounting brackets are specifically designed for vehicle mount applications The vehicle mounted assembly restrains the Thor VM2 and isolates it from shock and vibra tion A RAM metal table stand is ava...

Page 66: ... in operation Quick Start The following list outlines in a general way the process to follow when mounting the Thor VM2 in a vehicle Refer to the following sections in this document for more details 1 Install RAM Mount or Install U Bracket Mount to the vehicle 2 Place Thor VM2 in the Dock 3 Secure accessories such as an optional external keyboard or a scanner holder to either an integrated or remo...

Page 67: ...ar of the Thor VM2 2 Slide this notch over the top lip of the dock Slide the Thor VM2 from side to side on the dock to make sure it fully engages on the lip of the dock If the Thor VM2 cannot be slid side to side the lip is engaged 3 Pull the quick release lever on the Thor VM2 down and push the Thor VM2 against the dock 4 Release the quick release lever The quick release lever catches the lower l...

Page 68: ...lected See Ignition Control Mode and Auto On Mode If the Thor VM2 is on and power is connected to the dock the Thor VM2 power management timers may change when the Thor VM2 is placed in the dock See Power When the Thor VM2 is removed from the dock the following may happen If the Thor VM2 is on and power is connected to the dock the Thor VM2 power management timers may change when the Thor VM2 is p...

Page 69: ...ehind the dock It may be desirable to secure the Thor VM2 in the dock so it cannot be removed from the dock The quick release handle on the Thor VM2 is notched to allow a user supplied stan dard padlock to be placed through a hole in the bracket on the back of the Thor VM2 in the location shown below Once the padlock is installed the release handle cannot be moved so the Thor VM2 cannot be removed...

Page 70: ...ounting components are also available Mounting Kits without Keyboards Each mounting kit contains 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 distance of at least 20 cm 7 8 in is maintained between the antenna and the g...

Page 71: ...the kits for the Thor VM2 with an integrated 95 key keyboard mount include RAM Clamp mount Size D or RAM Plate mount with RAM Ball Size D with Hardware cone washers and nuts to attach Ball to Plate Thor VM2 Keyboard Mounting Bracket RAM Ball Size C with hardware nuts to attach RAM ball to Keyboard Mounting Bracket RAM Arm Size C ...

Page 72: ...y Honeywell Torque Measurement You will need a torquing tool capable of torquing to 20 inch pounds 1 10 N m Torque all screws and bolts according to the following table Step 1a Attach RAM Ball to Vehicle Note If you are using the RAM clamp mount please go to Step 1b Mount RAM Clamp to Vehicle If you are using the RAM plate mount please go to Step 1c Attach RAM Plate to Vehicle and Attach RAM Ball ...

Page 73: ...e bottom of the Thor VM2 2 Attach the RAM ball base to the vehicle mounting surface using three or four 1 4 bolts not included or equivalent fasteners If the mounting kit includes cone washers use those as illustrated below IMPORTANT Mount to the most rigid surface available Mounting Dimensions Note Drill and tap holes for three 1 4 bolts Drawing not to scale 120º 120º 60º 60º 2 75 69 85 mm 3 69 9...

Page 74: ...m wide and approximately 2 50 8 mm thick The clamp may be attached to a thicker beam by substituting longer bolts not included Be sure to position the RAM clamp mount to allow access to the switches and ports on the bottom of the Thor VM2 Position the upper clamp piece with ball on the beam Place the bolts through the holes in the upper clamp piece 2 Position the lower clamp piece below the beam A...

Page 75: ... sure to position the RAM plate to allow access to the switches and ports on the bottom of the Thor VM2 2 Attach the RAM ball plate to the vehicle mounting surface using four 1 4 bolts not included or equivalent fasteners 3 If not already attached attach the RAM ball to the RAM ball plate using three M6 nuts and washers IMPORTANT Mount to the most rigid surface available Mounting Dimensions There ...

Page 76: ... the rear of the Thor VM2 dock aligning the holes on the back of the Thor VM2 dock with the holes on the bracket and the RAM ball base 4 If not using the external keyboard mount position the RAM ball on the rear of the Thor VM2 dock aligning the holes on the back of the Thor VM2 dock with the holes on the RAM ball base Attach with four M5 screws flat washers and lock washers 5 If using the externa...

Page 77: ...ser Guide 65 Step 3 Attach Thor VM2 Assembly to RAM Mount 1 Slip the Size D RAM arm over the ball on the vehicle RAM mount RAM Ball mount shown 2 Insert the ball on the dock into the RAM arm and tighten the knob on the RAM arm using the supplied RAM wrench ...

Page 78: ... Windows Embedded CE 6 0 User Guide Step 4 Place the Thor VM2 into the Dock If the Thor VM2 is not already mounted to the dock Place Thor VM2 in the Dock If the optional external keyboard is not used the mounting process is complete ...

Page 79: ...l Note This step is only for a Thor VM2 with the optional external keyboard If using the optional integrated keyboard mount attach the keyboard to keyboard mounting plate using four 8 screws flat washers and lock washers Note Excess keyboard cable length can be looped around the hooks on the bottom of the keyboard mounting plate ...

Page 80: ...s step is only for a Thor VM2 with the optional external keyboard 1 Slip the Size C RAM arm over the ball on the Thor VM2 Keyboard Bracket 2 Slip the ball on the Keyboard Mounting Plate into the other end of the Size C RAM arm 3 Tighten the knob on the RAM arm using the supplied RAM wrench Note Some components omitted for detail clarity ...

Page 81: ...d Dock There are two mounting provi sions one on either side of the Enhanced Dock and either can be used to mount the numeric keypad Note Some components eliminated for detail clarity 2 Attach the RAM ball to the back of the keypad 3 Slip the RAM arm over the accessory RAM ball 4 Slip the RAM ball on the keyboard into the RAM arm 5 Tighten the knob on the RAM arm while adjusting to the desired ang...

Page 82: ...There are two mounting provi sions one on either side of the Enhanced dock and either can be used to mount the scanner holder Note Some components eliminated for detail clarity 2 Attach the RAM ball to the back of the scanner holder 3 Slip the RAM arm over the accessory RAM ball 4 Slip the RAM ball on the scanner holder into the RAM arm 5 Tighten the knob on the RAM arm while adjusting to the desi...

Page 83: ...ns Without a U Bracket for installing the Thor VM2 in place of a previous Honeywell vehicle mounted computer such as a VX6 or VX7 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 distance of at least 20 cm 7 8 in is maintai...

Page 84: ...f torquing to 35 50 inch pounds 1 10 N m Torque all screws and bolts according to the following table Mounting Positions The adapter bracket can be mounted in a high or low position depending on viewing position as shown below Additionally the slotted U bracket allows the Thor VM2 to be mounted vertically or tilted forward or backward for best viewing angle For these bolts Torque to 1 4 20x5 8 Bol...

Page 85: ...te 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 Thor VM2 bracket configuration Mounting Dimensions Note Drawing not to scale 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 ...

Page 86: ...acket Note For the steps below always place the lock washer on the bolt before the flat washer 1 Attach the Adapter Bracket to the Thor VM2 dock using four each M5x16mm bolt M5 lock washer and M5 flat washer Torque to 35 in lbs 4 0 N m 2 Attach the Thor VM2 Adapter Bracket assembly to the U Bracket using 4 each 1 4 20x5 8 bolt 1 4 lock washer and 1 4 flat washer 3 If the Thor VM2 is not already mo...

Page 87: ...ere are three sizes of cable clamps on the Standard Dock which should be matched to the cable to be secured For example the largest clamp on the left when viewing the back of the dock is designed to secure the power cable For the Enhanced Dock there is a single cable clamp Use this clamp for the power cable Use the brackets for all other cables 2 Remove the strain relief clamp from the Thor VM2 by...

Page 88: ...se of a DC DC power supply VX6 VX7 Adapter Cable For applications where the Thor VM2 replaces a previously installed VX6 or VX7 Thor VX8 Thor VX9 Adapter Cable For applications where the Thor VM2 with a VM1D Standard Dock or VM3D Enhanced dock replaces a previously installed Thor VX8 or Thor VX9 CV61 Adapter Cable For applications where the Thor VM2 replaces a previously installed CV61 Screen Blan...

Page 89: ... sufficient clearance so that the power cable especially the dock connector end is not pressed against part of the vehicle Use the proper Strain Relief Cable Clamps to secure cable The power cable is less flexible in low temperature environments Avoid sharp bends Caution When routing the power cable Caution Regularly inspect power cable for damage especially in low temperature environments Contact...

Page 90: ... with straight connector Caution For installation by trained service personnel only Caution Use caution when routing the power cable See Power Cable Cautions Caution These instructions for use with VM1D Standard Dock and VM3D Enhanced Dock only Warning For proper and safe installation the input power cable must be connected to a fused circuit on the vehicle If the supply connection is made directl...

Page 91: ... electrostatic discharge ESD protection Vehicle 10 60VDC Direct Power Connection 1 The Thor VM2 must not be mounted in the dock The power switch on the dock must be turned Off The power cable must be UNPLUGGED from the dock 2 While observing the Fuse Requirements connect the power cable as close as possible to the actual battery terminals of the vehicle if using unswitched power 3 Use proper elect...

Page 92: ...igning the connector pins to the power connector push down on the watertight connector and twist it to fasten securely 8 Secure the power cable to the Thor VM2 using the Strain Relief Cable Clamps 9 Place Thor VM2 in the Dock 10 If using the Screen Blanking feature install the screen blanking box or switch 11 Press the Power Switch on the back of the Thor VM2 dock 12 Press the Power Button on the ...

Page 93: ...he vehicle chassis ground which can also be battery negative Fuse Requirements For 12VDC input use the 10A fuse from the kit or a slow blow fuse that has a DC voltage rating greater than 12VDC Existing Circuitry On Vehicle Battery Main Switch Vo Vo Fuse See Warning statement below Ignition See Caution statement below Quick Mount Smart Dock Circular Power Connector COM1 or COM2 Connector Cable for ...

Page 94: ...se that has a DC voltage rating greater than 24VDC For 36VDC input use the 4A fuse from the kit or a slow blow fuse that has a DC voltage rating greater than 36VDC For 48VDC input use the 3A fuse from the kit or a slow blow fuse that has a DC voltage rating greater than 48VDC Note For North America a UL Listed fuse is to be used ...

Page 95: ...ite wire twist them together and connect to battery negative Green wire must be connected to the vehicle chassis ground Red wire is connected to battery positive If there is a red wire and a red white wire twist them together and connect to battery positive Black wire must be connected to battery negative If there is a black wire and a black white wire twist them together and connect to battery ne...

Page 96: ...low blow fuse that has a DC voltage rating greater than 36VDC For 48VDC input use the 3A fuse from the kit or a slow blow fuse that has a DC voltage rating greater than 48VDC Note For North America a UL Listed fuse is to be used Warning For proper and safe installation the input power cable must be connected to a fused circuit on the vehicle If the supply connection is made directly to the battery...

Page 97: ...e is connected to battery positive If there is a red wire and a red white wire twist them together and connect to battery positive Black wire must be connected to battery negative If there is a black wire and a black white wire twist them together and connect to battery negative Green wire is connected to the vehicle chassis ground which can also be battery negative Quick Mount Smart Dock Circular...

Page 98: ...low blow fuse that has a DC voltage rating greater than 36VDC For 48VDC input use the 3A fuse from the kit or a slow blow fuse that has a DC voltage rating greater than 48VDC Note For North America a UL Listed fuse is to be used Warning For proper and safe installation the input power cable must be connected to a fused circuit on the vehicle If the supply connection is made directly to the battery...

Page 99: ...anced Dock only Shown With Lid Attached Lid is secured with screws on the side of lid Shown With Lid Removed Input and output connector blocks under lid One positive Vin negative Vin and ground connection in input block One positive Vo and negative Vo connection in output block Caution For installation by trained service personnel only Caution Usage in areas where moisture can affect the power sup...

Page 100: ...used for electrostatic discharge ESD protection Vehicle 50 150VDC Power Connection 1 Please review the Wiring Diagram before beginning power cable install 2 The Thor VM2 must not be mounted in the dock The power switch on the dock must be turned Off The power cable must be UNPLUGGED from the dock Warning For proper and safe installation the input power cable must be connected to a fused circuit on...

Page 101: ...7 Connect the stripped end of the negative wires black and black white twisted together or a single black wire to the output See Power Cable Identification Note The input block has VIN VIN and GND terminals The output block has VO and VO terminals 8 Connect the ground green wire from the Thor VM2 to the GND terminal on the input side of the DC DC power supply 9 Route the wiring from the DC DC powe...

Page 102: ...y securing it to the vehicle structure at approximately one foot intervals taking care not to over tighten and pinch conductors or penetrate the outer cable jacket 17 Connect the watertight connector end of the power cable to the Thor VM2 dock power connector by aligning the connector pins to the power connector push down on the watertight connector and twist it to fasten securely Flip the power s...

Page 103: ...upplied serial cable for optional screen blanking connection see below Existing Circuitry on Vehicle Forklift Battery DC DC Power Supply Fuse See Warning statement below See Caution statement below not connected Black Green Blue Red Red White if present Black White if present Quick Mount Smart Dock Caution For battery powered vehicles Caution For internal combustion engine powered vehicles Warning...

Page 104: ...3D Enhanced Dock only Shown With Lid Attached Lid is secured with screws on the top of lid Shown With Lid Removed Input and output connector blocks under lid Two positive negative and ground connections per terminal block Caution For installation by trained service personnel only Caution The VX89303PWRSPLY power supply is sealed per IPXX Usage in areas where moisture can affect the power supply co...

Page 105: ...d for electrostatic discharge ESD protection Vehicle 50 150VDC Power Connection 1 Please review the Wiring Diagram before beginning power cable install 2 The Thor VM2 must not be mounted in the dock The power switch on the dock must be turned Off The power cable must be UNPLUGGED from the dock Warning For proper and safe installation the input power cable must be connected to a fused circuit on th...

Page 106: ...f the negative wires black and black white twisted together or a single black wire to the output See Power Cable Identification Note The input and output blocks each have two plus two minus and two ground connectors Either connector in the block can be used to connect the matching polarity wire 8 Route the wiring from the DC DC power supply to the vehicle s electrical system Do not connect to vehi...

Page 107: ... foot intervals taking care not to over tighten and pinch conductors or penetrate the outer cable jacket 16 Connect the watertight connector end of the power cable to the Thor VM2 dock power connector by aligning the connector pins to the power connector push down on the watertight connector and twist it to fasten securely Flip the power switch on the back of the dock to On 17 Secure the power cab...

Page 108: ...d serial cable for optional screen blanking connection see below Existing Circuitry on Vehicle Forklift Battery Main Switch Quick Mount Smart Dock DC DC Power Supply Fuse See Warning statement below See Caution statement below Red Red White if present Black White if present Caution For battery powered vehicles Caution For internal combustion engine powered vehicles Warning For proper and safe inst...

Page 109: ... protected from physical damage from moving parts Do not expose the cable to chemicals or oil that may cause the wiring insulation to deteriorate Always route the cable so that it does not interfere with safe operation and maintenance of the vehicle 3 Provide mechanical support for the cable by securing it to the vehicle structure at approximately one foot intervals taking care not to over tighten...

Page 110: ...n wire to vehicle ground The green wire must be connected to the vehicle chassis ground The green wire is connected to the vehicle chassis ground which can also be battery negative 3 If ignition control will be used connect the blue wire to an ignition switched circuit less than 1mA over input voltage range If ignition control is not used the blue wire can be left disconnected 4 If the VX8 VX9 cab...

Page 111: ...ate outer cable jacket 7 Connect the watertight connector end of the power cable to the Thor VM2 dock power connector by aligning the connector pins to the power connector push down on the watertight connector and twist it to fasten securely 8 Secure the power cable to the Thor VM2 using the Strain Relief Cable Clamps 9 Place Thor VM2 in the Dock 10 If using the Screen Blanking feature install the...

Page 112: ...nd from surfaces that might exceed this temperature Cable should be protected from physical damage from moving parts Do not expose the cable to chemicals or oil that may cause the wiring insulation to deteriorate Always route the cable so that it does not interfere with safe operation and maintenance of the vehicle 3 Provide mechanical support for the cable by securing it to the vehicle structure ...

Page 113: ...o they are protected from physical damage and from surfaces that might exceed the cable s rated temperature threshold Cable should be protected from physical damage from moving parts Do not expose the cable to chemicals or oil that may cause the wiring insulation to deteriorate Always route the cable so that it does not interfere with safe operation and maintenance of the vehicle Provide mechanica...

Page 114: ...ust be connected as detailed below No other pins are to be connected The user supplied cable is installed as follows 1 Connect the wire from Pin 8 of the cable to the switched side of the Screen Blanking Box or to a user supplied switch 2 Connect the wire from Pin 7 of the cable to the unswitched side of the Screen Blanking Box or to a user supplied switch DB9 Female Function with Screen Blanking ...

Page 115: ...xV Input from vehicle motion sensing circuitry Please refer to label on Screen Blanking Box for allowable voltage input range GND DC These two terminals are for connecting a serial cable If using an optional Honeywell screen blanking cable VM1080CABLE connect the gray wire to the switched side of the connection and connect the black wire to the unswitched side If using a user supplied cable the ca...

Page 116: ...blanking box due to vehicle volt age or lack of a motion sensing signal screen blanking can be controlled via a user sup plied switch or relay that provides an electrical conductive connection on vehicle motion Pins 7 and 8 must be connected as shown in the illustration above No other pins are to be connected To pins 7 and 8 of COM1 or COM2 port on dock ...

Page 117: ...e is not available when this dock is used Warning The external DC DC converter previously used with the Thor VX8 or Thor VX9 must be left in place to provide ground isolation Connecting the dock power input directly to vehicle power could result in a safety hazard or equipment damage Warning The cable shielding must be connected to chassis ground Consult the instructions later in this section for ...

Page 118: ...n the illustrations below may be present to attach the chassis ground to the white wire of the power cable This wire is not necessary but can be left in place if present For proper screen blanking verify the yellow and green wires are attached to the screen blanking box as shown in the illustrations below For this model follow the diagram below to attach the power cable shield to chassis ground Ci...

Page 119: ... Guide 107 must be connected to the vehicle chassis ground is connected to battery positive is connected to battery negative is connected to the vehicle chassis ground which can also be battery negative Caution For internal combustion engine powered vehicles ...

Page 120: ... the vehicle A jumper wire as shown in the illustrations below may be present to attach the chassis ground to the white wire of the power cable This wire is not necessary but can be left in place if present For proper screen blanking verify the yellow and green wires are attached to the screen blanking box as shown in the illustrations below For this model follow the diagram below to attach the po...

Page 121: ...bedded CE 6 0 User Guide 109 VIN is connected to battery positive ViN is connected to battery negative GND is connected to the vehicle chassis ground which can also be battery negative Caution For internal combustion engine powered vehicles ...

Page 122: ...le cordset In all cases connect to a properly grounded source of supply provided with maximum 15 Amp overcurrent protection 10 Amp for 230V circuits Connect External Power Supply 1 Connect the provided detachable cordset US only all others must order cable sepa rately to the external power supply IEC 320 connector 2 Plug cordset into appropriate grounded electrical supply receptacle AC mains 3 Con...

Page 123: ...sing an external keyboard mount attach it now See Step 2 Attach RAM Mount Ball to the Thor VM2 Dock for more details 3 Slide the size D RAM arm over the ball on the table mount 4 Insert the ball on the dock into the RAM arm and tighten the knob on the RAM arm using the supplied RAM wrench 5 If the Thor VM2is not already mounted to the dock Place Thor VM2 in the Dock 6 If mounting the keyboard to t...

Page 124: ...able connector over the USB or USB1 connector on the dock 2 Tighten the thumbscrews in a clockwise direction Do not over tighten 3 Secure the cable to the Thor VM2 with Strain Relief Cable Clamps 95 Key USB Keyboard Part number 164288 0001 21 Key Numeric USB Keyboard R L 1 2 Esc Print SysRq Screen Scroll Lock Fn Pause Break F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 F1 3 4 5 6 0 8 7 _ 9 BackSpace Num Loc...

Page 125: ...ise direction Do not overtighten 60 Key PS 2 Keyboard Part number 160068 0001 Requires PS 2 to USB adapter cable Note The keyboard backlight must be turned on manually It does not come on automatically at boot up 95 Key PS 2 Keyboard Part number 160491 0001 Requires PS 2 to USB adapter cable Note The mouse function is not supported with this keyboard CAPS 2nd 9 8 7 4 5 6 INS BKSP CTRL E I Q W O P ...

Page 126: ...114 Thor VM2 with with Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6 0 User Guide 5 Secure the cable to the Thor VM2 with Strain Relief Cable Clamps The strain relief must capture the keyboard cable ...

Page 127: ...r for a USB device such as a USB thumb drive 4 Secure the cables to the Thor VM2 with Strain Relief Cable Clamps Dual Host Y Cable See USB2 Connector for connector pinouts 1 Seat the D15 connector firmly over the USB2 Enhanced Dock only connector on the dock 2 Tighten the thumbscrews in a clockwise direction Do not over tighten 3 The USB host connectors provide a connector for a USB device such as...

Page 128: ...or firmly over the USB Standard Dock or USB1 Enhanced Dock connector on the dock 2 Tighten the thumbscrews in a clockwise direction Do not over tighten 3 The USB client connector provides a client connection such as for ActiveSync to a PC 4 Secure the cables to the Thor VM2 with Strain Relief Cable Clamps D9 Connector USB Host Connector USB Client Connector ...

Page 129: ...ect a Tethered Scanner 1 The scanner cable is attached to either the COM1 or COM2 port on the dock 2 Connect the serial cable for the scanner as directed above 3 When the Thor VM2 is powered on it provides power to the serial scanner 4 Configure the Data Collection DC Wedge to manipulate scanned data as desired Connect Headset Cable The CANbus Audio connector supports a headset adapter cable or a ...

Page 130: ...nger widths from your mouth 2 Make sure the microphone is pointed at your mouth Note the small Talk label near the mouthpiece Make sure the Talk label is in front of your mouth The microphone cable can be routed over or under clothing 3 Follow the safety guidelines below when wearing the headset Under Clothing Leave the cable exposed only at the top of the collar Be sure to leave a small loop of c...

Page 131: ...n a clockwise direction Do not over tighten 3 The CANbus Y cable has a 9 pin F SAE J1939 Deutsch and 9 pin M SAE J1939 Deutsch connector Connect the appropriate cable connector as needed Install External Antenna The external antenna cannot be used by devices with an internal antenna 1 Remove the rubber cap if present from the antenna connector before connecting an external antenna 2 Place the ante...

Page 132: ...ote Antenna Installation Kit consists of two brackets base plate and right angle cable and antenna Tools are not included The desired remote antenna bracket is mounted on the top of a forklift truck or other vehicle and cabled to the Thor VM2 inside the vehicle The Vehicle Remote Mount Antenna cannot be used by devices with an internal antenna Nut Washer Washer Bracket To antenna To antenna connec...

Page 133: ...04 8mm apart 2 Attach the female connector of the coaxial cable to the antenna connector on the vehicle mounted Thor VM2 3 Secure the whip antenna to the mounting bracket 4 Connect the antenna cable to the whip antenna 5 Use cable ties to secure the coaxial cable to the vehicle as necessary Make sure the cable is routed so it is not damaged by any moving parts of the vehicle 6 Connect the cable to...

Page 134: ...t damaged while the vehicle or any of its parts are moving 2 Clean the area where the antenna is to be mounted 3 If using an adhesive mount antenna remove the protective backing paper from the adhesive on the antenna 4 Position the antenna on the vehicle 5 Attach the one end of the coaxial cable to the antenna and the other end to the Mobile Net WWAN connector on the vehicle mounted Thor VM2 6 Use...

Page 135: ...ounted 3 Remove the protective backing paper from the adhesive on the antenna and position the antenna on the vehicle 4 Attach the connector on the coaxial cable to the GPS antenna connector on the vehicle mounted Thor VM2 5 Use cable ties to secure the coaxial cable to the vehicle as necessary Make sure the cable is routed so it is not damaged by any moving parts of the vehicle The Remote Antenna...

Page 136: ... the other bottom corner The film may bulge slightly away from the Thor VM2 as it is being slid Only slide the protective film enough so that the protective film can slide under the display housing on that corner when the protective film is returned to center 6 Repeat with each of the top corners sliding the protective film away from the corner just enough that the protective film can slide under ...

Page 137: ...ive film slide the protective film in one direction until the edge clears 2 Lift up on the edge of the protective film so it does not slide between the touch screen and display housing when the protective film is slid back to the center 3 Repeat until all edges are free and remove the protective film ...

Page 138: ... a 2 Phillips bit loosen the M3 screws and then remove the tethered access panel with the SIM label This panel is on the right hand side when the Thor VM2 is face down with the top away from the user 6 Locate the small push button located just below the SIM card installation slot 7 Press the push button to disconnect the UPS The UPS battery maintains its charge but is disconnected from the power c...

Page 139: ...VM2 can be removed from the dock though it is not necessary 2 If the Thor VM2 remains in the dock disconnect the power cable from the dock 3 Place the Thor VM2 in Suspend by pressing the Power button 4 Place the Thor VM2 face down on a stable surface 5 Using a 2 Phillips bit loosen the M3 screws and then remove the tethered access panel with the SIM label This panel is on the left hand side when t...

Page 140: ...ws on the access panel with the mSATA and SIM labels This panel is on the right hand side when the Thor VM2 is face down with the top away from the user 16 Locate the mSATA card installation slot 17 Tilt the card at a 45º angle and insert the connector end of cards into the slot 18 Once the connector end is inserted lower the card until the other end is captured and secured by the anchor pins 19 R...

Page 141: ...ved from the dock though it is not necessary 2 If the Thor VM2 remains in the dock disconnect the power cable from the dock 3 Place the Thor VM2 in Suspend by pressing the Power button 4 Place the Thor VM2 face down on a stable surface 5 Using a 2 Phillips bit loosen the M3 screws and then remove the tethered access panel with the SIM label This panel is on the right hand side when the Thor VM2 is...

Page 142: ...indicated by the arrow below The access panel has a tab that holds the SIM card in place 9 Reattach the access panel torquing the screws to 4 5 inch pounds 10 If the SIM card is not detected contact Technical Assistance for troubleshooting 11 If removed reinstall the Thor VM2 in the dock 12 Resume the Thor VM2 from suspend 13 Restart the Thor VM2 Start Settings Control Panel Registry and tap the R...

Page 143: ... 1 Place the Thor VM2 on a clean well lit sur face before performing the front panel replacement 2 Place the Thor VM2 in Suspend by pressing the Power button 3 Remove the Thor VM2 from the dock 4 Disconnect UPS Battery 5 Loosen the twelve 12 captive M3 screws holding the front panel Use a 2 Phillips bit 6 Caution Before replacing the Thor VM2 front panel Disconnect UPS Battery 10 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 11 ...

Page 144: ... Thor VM2 9 Gently press the front panel into place 10 Tighten the twelve 12 captive M3 screws In the order shown in the top figure above use a 2 Phillips bit and torque the screws to 6 7 inch pounds 11 Reinstall the Thor VM2 in the dock 12 When the Thor VM2 is placed in the powered dock the UPS battery automatically reconnects 13 Restart the Thor VM2 14 The Thor VM2 is ready for use Wiring Connec...

Page 145: ...s Operating System Your Thor VM2 operating system is Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6 The Thor VM2 operating system revision is displayed on the Desktop This is the default setting for the Desktop Display Background Windows CE Operating System This segment assumes the system administrator is familiar with Microsoft Windows options and capabilities loaded on most standard Windows computers Therefore...

Page 146: ...ess the Shift key then touch the first item in the series Touch the last item in the series Press the Shift key again to terminate the selection mode Save Changes to the Registry The Thor VM2 saves the registry when you Warmboot either from the Registry control panel the warmboot command or the reboot keypress sequence Restart from the Registry control panel Suspend Resume Either user initiated or...

Page 147: ...work and Device Drivers Bluetooth Note Please contact Honeywell Technical Assistance for software updates and CAB files as they are released by Honeywell Software Applications The following applications are included WordPad Data Collection Wedge bar code result manipulation ActiveSync Transcriber Internet Explorer Word Viewer Excel Viewer PDF Viewer PowerPoint Viewer Note that the viewer applicati...

Page 148: ...lanche is used Following installa tion the Wavelink Avalanche Enabler will be an auto launch application This behavior can be modified by accessing the Avalanche Update Settings panel through the Enabler Interface Software Development See Also CE API Programming Guide The CE API Programming Guide documents Honeywell specific API calls for the Thor VM2 It is intended as an addition to Microsoft Win...

Page 149: ... is used to add a delay after the item is loaded before the next is loaded The delay is given in seconds and defaults to 0 if not specified If the install fails or the file to be installed is not found the delay does not occur 2 PCMCIA is used to indicate that the file usually a CAB file being loaded is a radio driver and the PCMCIA slots should be started after this file is loaded By default the ...

Page 150: ...n software revision level and options ordered with the Thor VM2 LAUNCH EXE and Persistent Storage If any of the following directories are created in the System folder Launch automatically copies all of the files in these directories This function copies only the folder contents no sub folders The Windows Startup folder is not copied on startup because copying this folder has no effect on the syste...

Page 151: ...anges are not lost WAVPLAY EXE Double tapping a sound file e g WAV causes WavPlay to open the file and run it in the background Thor VM2 Command line Utilities Command line utilities can be executed by Start Run program name PrtScrn EXE Command line utility which performs a screen print and saves the file in BMP format in the System folder Tap Start Run and type prtscrn and tap OK or press Enter T...

Page 152: ...cessing the Summit Client Utility This utility configures the Wi Fi connection The eXpress Scan utility allows an administrator to scan bar codes to provide the initial network and Avalanche Mobile Device Server address configuration This eliminates the need to edit radio parameters manually on the Thor VM2 eXpress Scan uses bar codes created with eXpress Config RFTerm is an optional terminal emul...

Page 153: ...m that is designed to distribute software and configuration updates to monitored devices The enabler for Wavelink Avalanche is loaded on the Thor VM2 but not installed When the enabler is installed the Avalanche icon is displayed on the desktop The demo version of Wavelink Telnet CE may be installed Contact Technical Assistance for licensing information When installed license details are maintaine...

Page 154: ... Explorer options Tap the button to access Internet Explorer Help Start Menu The following list represents a typical factory default program installation Your system may contain different items from those shown below based on the software and hard ware options purchased Communication Stores Network communication options Connect Run this command after setting up a connection Start or Stop FTP Serve...

Page 155: ...soft ActiveSync you can copy files from your Thor VM2 to your desktop computer and vice versa Once an ActiveSync relationship partnership has been established with Connect on a desktop computer ActiveSync will synchronize using USB on the Thor VM2 Start FTP Server Stop FTP Server Start Programs Communication Start or Stop FTP Server These shortcuts call the Services Manager to start and stop the F...

Page 156: ...C Console commands Exit the command prompt by typing exit at the command prompt or tap File Close eXpress Scan The eXpress Scan utility allows an administrator to scan bar codes to provide the initial network and Avalanche Mobile Device Server address configuration This eliminates the need to edit radio parameters manually on the Thor VM2 eXpress Scan uses bar codes created with eXpress Config Int...

Page 157: ... templates in WordPad using buttons and menu com mands that are similar to those used in the desktop PC version of Microsoft WordPad By default WordPad files are saved as PWD files Documents can be saved in other for mats e g RTF or DOC Tap the button to access WordPad Help Remote Desktop Connection Start Programs Remote Desktop There are few changes in the Windows E version of Remote Desktop as i...

Page 158: ...in the Windows E version of Windows Explorer as it relates to the general desktop PC Windows Explorer options Tap the button to access Win dows Explorer Help Taskbar Start Settings Taskbar There are a few changes in the Windows CE version of Taskbar as it relates to the gen eral desktop PC Windows Taskbar options When the taskbar is auto hidden press the Ctrl key then the Esc key to make the Start...

Page 159: ... are a few of the Thor VM2 taskbar icons that may appear in the Taskbar These icons are in addition to the Windows E taskbar icons Wireless Zero Config Utility Inactive Connected Not Connected Clicking on the icon opens the Wireless Zero Config utility Bluetooth connected disconnected Clicking the icon opens the Bluetooth control panel ActiveSync connection Cerdisp connected displayed when HSM Con...

Page 160: ...stance to get the OS upgrade files Honeywell Technical Assistance may advise you that additional upgrades such as BIOS or firmware are required before upgrading the OS Please follow any additional upgrade instructions provided by Technical Assistance Use ActiveSync to back up Thor VM2 user files and store them elsewhere before beginning an upgrade on the Thor VM2 Maintain an uninterrupted AC DC po...

Page 161: ...ftware tab The touch screen may require calibration however some Windows OS versions save the calibration data eliminating the need to calibrate If the Thor VM2 won t boot up after the upgrade is finished contact Technical Assistance for re imaging options BIOS The Microsoft Windows CE operating system is installed before shipping The default BIOS parameters are configured at that time In most cas...

Page 162: ...first device in the boot order is USB Hard Drive The second device is the Windows CE Image Exiting BIOS Setup To exit the BIOS setup select the Exit tab and select one of these options Save Setting and Restart Exit Setup without Saving Changes Reload Factory Defaults and Restart If a USB drive such as a thumb drive is attached to the Thor VM2 the Thor VM2 attempts to boot from the USB drive If the...

Page 163: ... touch screen and keypad backlight properties and timers Gobi Connection Manager Set parameters for the Wireless Wide Area Network client if installed Input Panel Select the current key data input method Select custom key maps Internet Options Set General Connection Security Privacy Advanced and Popups options for Internet connectivity Keyboard Set key repeat delay and key repeat rate License View...

Page 164: ...lay SCU Set the parameters for the Summit Client Utility if this icon is not present see Wi Fi Stylus Set double tap sensitivity properties and or calibrate the touch panel System Review System and Computer data and revision levels Adjust Storage and Program memory settings Enter device name and description Review copyright notices Terminal Server Client Licenses Select a server client license fro...

Page 165: ...try entries and are available immediately upon startup Versions The Versions tab displays the versions of many of the software programs installed Not all installed software is included in this list and the list varies depending on the applica tions loaded on the Thor VM2 The Image line displays the revision of the system soft ware installed Refer to the last three digits to determine the revision ...

Page 166: ...pplication to the Version panel create a new string value under the HKLM Software HSM Version key The string name should be the Application name to appear in the Version window The data for the value should be the version number to appear in the Version window Version strings can be equal to or less than 254 characters Because the strings are dis played in a text box any number can be accommodated...

Page 167: ... Keyboard Sticky Keys Disabled cannot be enabled ToggleKeys Disabled by default Tap the Use ToggleKeys checkbox to enable this option Tap the Settings button to view or change parameters Sound SoundSentry is disabled by default Tap the Use SoundSentry checkbox to enable this option Tap the Settings button to view or change parameters Display High Contrast is disabled by default Tap the Use High Co...

Page 168: ... assumption in this section is that the first user to power up a new mobile device is the system administrator Note AppLock Administrator Control panel file Launch option does not inter relate with similarly named options contained in other Thor VM2 Control Panels Note A few applications do not follow normal procedures when closing AppLock cannot prevent this type of application from closing but i...

Page 169: ...ther parameters if desired Install accessories 3 Tap Start Settings Control Panel Administration icon 4 Assign applications on the Control single application or Application dual application tab screen 5 Assign a password on the Security tab screen 6 Select a view level on the Status tab screen if desired 7 Tap OK 8 Press the hotkey sequence to launch AppLock and lock the configured application s 9...

Page 170: ...evice Administrator Hotkey Shift Ctrl A Note You must use an external keyboard with the Thor VM2 to enter the Administrator Hotkey Password none Application path and name none Application command line none End User Mode End user mode locks the end user into the configured application or applications The end user can still reboot and respond to dialog boxes Each application is automatically launche...

Page 171: ...ss a mode switch occurs if inaccurate information has been configured or if mandatory information is missing in the configuration There are several situations that display a password prompt after a password has been configured If the configured hotkey is pressed the password prompt is displayed In this case the user has 30 seconds to enter a password If a valid password is not entered within 30 se...

Page 172: ...d the Switchpad is not visible Switchpad When the user taps the Switchpad icon a menu is displayed showing the applications available to the user The user can tap an application name in the popup menu and the selected application is brought to the foreground The previous application continues to run in the background Stylus taps affect the application in focus only When the user needs to use the I...

Page 173: ... mode allows access to all features on the device When the hotkey is pressed to switch into Administrator mode a password prompt is displayed if a pass word has been configured A password must be entered within 30 seconds and within three tries or the password prompt is removed and the device remains in end user mode with the focus returned to the locked application Without entry of a valid pass w...

Page 174: ...se the End user Internet Explorer EUIE EXE When the checkbox is enabled the Internet Menu and Internet Status are available See the section titled End user Internet Explorer EUIE for more details Launch See following section titled Application Launch Options Note AppLock Administrator Control panel file Launch option does not inter relate with similarly named options contained in other Control Pan...

Page 175: ...is timer is the time that AppLock waits prior to the initial launch of the selected appli cation when it is automatically launched at bootup Delay default is 10 seconds Valid values are between 0 seconds no delay and 999 seconds The Auto At Boot delay is associated for each application it will be either a value speci fied by the Administrator or it will be the delay default value At startup when a...

Page 176: ...utomatically re launch an application To AppLock application termination by the end user is indistinguishable from application termination for any other reason Manual Launch Default is Disabled Enabling this option allows the end user to launch the specified application s Upon bootup completion an application with Manual enabled is listed on the Switchpad accompanied by a check mark that indicates...

Page 177: ...ecutes the Internet Explorer application in full screen mode which removes the address bar and status bar The Options Dialog is also removed so the end user cannot re enable the address bar The administrator specifies the EUIE by checking the Internet checkbox in the Applica tion tab of the Administrator applet The Internet application should then be entered in the Application text box When the In...

Page 178: ...e if the Ctrl key is pressed followed by A Ctrl A is entered in the text box If another key is pressed after a normal key press the hotkey sequence is cleared and a new hotkey sequence is started A normal key is required for the hotkey sequence and is unlike pressing the normal key during a mode switch this key can be entered from the SIP when configuring the key However when the hotkey is pressed...

Page 179: ...restart If the application fails to restart automatically AppLock then proceeds according to the options selected when the application was configured on the Application and Application Launch Options panels Status Use the Status panel to view the log of previous AppLock operations and to configure which messages are to be recorded during AppLock operation Status information is stored in a specific...

Page 180: ... All Save As When the Save As button is selected a standard Save As dialog screen is displayed Specify the path and filename If the filename exists the user is prompted whether the file should be overwritten If the file does not exist it is created See Also AppLock Error Messages AppLock Help The mobile device won t switch from Administration mode to end user mode If the configuration is valid for...

Page 181: ...ombinations are validated When RFTerm is installed on the mobile device and an RFTerm restricted key sequence is specified as a hotkey sequence by the Administrator the following error message is displayed in a message box Selected hotkey is not allowed Please reenter When RFTerm is not installed on the mobile device the RFTerm keys are not restricted from use Can t locate the password that has be...

Page 182: ...ox indicates if the UPS battery is receiving external power The battery gas gauge icon resides in the system tray and shows four levels of charge 100 75 50 25 At a point below 25 the gas gauge icon will turn red indicating the battery is low The battery gauge icon is enabled by default but can be disabled on the Thor VM2 Battery control panel The UPS LED turns red when there is approximately 2 min...

Page 183: ...e version installed Contact Technical Assistance for software upgrade information The EZPair bar code on the Thor VM2 cannot be used to connect the SR61 scanner Follow this procedure 1 Make sure the scanner is on and within range of the Thor VM2 2 Tap the Discover button on the Bluetooth Devices tab 3 From the list of discovered devices tap the SR61 scanner and select Pair as a Scanner Settings Tu...

Page 184: ...device should be as close as possible up to 32 8 ft 10 meters Line of Sight to the Thor VM2 during the pairing process Assumption The System Administrator has Discovered and Paired targeted Bluetooth devices for the Thor VM2 The Thor VM2 operating system has been upgraded to the revision level required for Bluetooth client operation An application or API is available that will accept data from ser...

Page 185: ... to the device name An icon with a red background indicates the device s Bluetooth connection is inactive An icon with a white background indicates the device is connected to the Thor VM2 and the device s Bluetooth connection is active Double tap a device in the list to open the device properties menu The target device does not need to be active Clear Button Deletes all devices from the Device tab...

Page 186: ... state of the highlighted device Filtered Mode Enabled Filtered Mode Disabled Pair as Scanner Receive data from the highlighted Bluetooth scanner or Bluetooth imager Pair as Printer Send data to the highlighted Bluetooth printer Pair as Serial Device Communicate with the highlighted serial Bluetooth device This option is available when Filtered Mode is disabled Disconnect Stop the connection betwe...

Page 187: ... Tap the Accept button or the Decline button to remove the dialog box from the screen Note In some cases if a Bluetooth device is already paired this setting cannot be changed If this is the case an error message is displayed and the option is not changed The Bluetooth device must be disconnected before changing this setting Continuous Search This option is Disabled by default When enabled the Blu...

Page 188: ..._log txt and stores it in the System folder Bluetooth activity logging is added to the text file as activity progresses A bt_log_bak txt file contains the data stored by bt_log txt prior to reboot During a reboot process the Thor VM2 renames bt_log txt to bt_log_bak txt If a file already exists with that name the existing file is deleted the new bt_log_bak txt file is added and a new bt_log txt is...

Page 189: ...empted to pair with a known device that moved out of range or was turned off attempted to pair with a known device but the reason why reconnect failed is unknown Clear Pairing Table on Boot This option is Disabled unchecked by default When enabled checked all previous paired information is deleted upon any reboot sequence and no devices are reconnected When enabled checked Auto Reconnect on Boot i...

Page 190: ...icon on desktop The Thor VM2 default Bluetooth setting is Enabled The Thor VM2 Bluetooth module is designed to Discover and pair with nearby Blue tooth devices Prerequisite The Bluetooth devices have been setup to allow them to be Discovered and Connected Paired The System Administrator is familiar with the pairing function of the Bluetooth devices Bluetooth Devices Display Before Discovering Devi...

Page 191: ...nge Bluetooth devices the button name changes to Stop Tap the Stop button to cancel the Discover function at any time 4 The discovered devices are listed in the Bluetooth Devices window 5 Highlight a Bluetooth device in the Discovered window and double tap to open the device properties menu 6 Tap Pair as Scanner to set up the Thor VM2 to receive scanner data 7 Tap Pair as Printer to set up the Tho...

Page 192: ...different types of bar code readers are supported This section describes the interaction and setup for a mobile Bluetooth laser scanner or laser imager connected to the Thor VM2 using Bluetooth functions Prerequisites If the Thor VM2 has a Bluetooth address identifier bar code label affixed then Bluetooth hardware and software is installed The mobile Bluetooth laser scanner laser imager battery is...

Page 193: ...ttached to the Thor VM2 with the Blue tooth mobile scanner 2 If this is the first time the Bluetooth scanner has scanned the Thor VM2 Bluetooth label the devices are paired See Bluetooth Beep and LED Indications If the devices do not pair successfully go to the next step 3 Open the Bluetooth EZ Pair panel 4 Tap Discover Locate the Bluetooth scanner in the Discovery panel 5 Double tap the stylus on...

Page 194: ... a series of beeps and LED flashes Note After scanning the Thor VM2 Bluetooth label if there is no beep and no LED flash from the Bluetooth bar code reader the devices are currently paired See Bluetooth Beep and LED Indications Bluetooth Beep and LED Indications Beep Type from Bluetooth Device Behavior Acknowledge label 1 beep Label rejected 2 beeps at low frequency Transmission error Beep will so...

Page 195: ... flashes Please refer to the Bluetooth managed printer manufacturer s User Guide it may be available on the manufacturer s web site Contact Technical Assistance for Bluetooth product assistance Note If there is no beep or no LED flash from the Bluetooth managed printer the Thor VM2 and the printer are currently paired Easy Pairing and Auto Reconnect The Bluetooth module can establish relationships...

Page 196: ...icates stores tab lists the certificates trusted by the Thor VM2 user These values may change based on the type of network security resident in the client access point or the host system Tap the Import button to import a digital certificate file Tap the View button to view a highlighted digital certificate Note Tap the Remove button to remove highlighted certificate files Note Tap the button and f...

Page 197: ...available COM ports Parameters on the Main tab and the COM tab s apply to this device only Bar code manipulation parameter settings on the Data Options tab are applied to the incoming data resulting from successful bar code scans received by the Thor VM2 for processing The successful bar code scan data may be sent by a wireless Bluetooth scanner or a tethered serial scanner Bar Code Readers The Th...

Page 198: ...e settings for All If a code ID is not found the bar code data is processed based on the settings for All 2 If the symbology is disabled the scan is rejected 3 Strip leading data bytes unconditionally 4 Strip trailing data bytes unconditionally 5 Parse for and strip if found Data Options strings 6 Replace any control characters with string as configured 7 Add prefix string to output buffer 8 If Co...

Page 199: ...vice 1 Disabled Device 2 Disabled Device 3 Disabled Send Key Message WEDGE Enabled COM1 Baud Rate 9600 Stop Bits 1 Parity None Data Bits 8 Power on Pin 9 Enabled COM2 Baud Rate 9600 Stop Bits 1 Parity None Data Bits 8 Power on Pin 9 Enabled Data Options Enable Code ID None Symbology Settings All Control Character Translate All Disabled Custom IDs Name blank Processing Enable buffered key output En...

Page 200: ...but an application can also open the WDG0 device and write data to it An example is when a printer is connected to the same COM port as the scanner via a switch Data can be written to the WDG device and is redirected to the associated COM port The application must open the WDG0 port not the COMx port as the Wedge has exclusive rights to the COM port If Output Enable is not checked the WDG0 port ca...

Page 201: ...ol Panel Data Collection COM2 tab This panel sets communication parameters for any device connected to the external port Adjust the settings and click the OK button to save the changes Any changes take effect immediately This panel does not configure the connected device Please refer to the documentation for the external connected or wireless device for information on configuring the device Note C...

Page 202: ...able Code ID drop down box Buttons See Data Processing Overview None Disables transmission of a Code ID The only entry in the Symbology combo box is All Custom ID Does not change the scanner s Code ID transmission setting The combo box in the Symbology control panel is populated with any configured Custom code IDs Symbology Settings Individually enable or disable a bar code from being scanned set ...

Page 203: ... prefix or suffix to a bar code The Code ID drop down box only filters the available symbologies in the Symbology drop down box by the selected Code ID This Code ID box does not enable or disable the Code ID as that function is controlled by the Enable Code ID box on the Data Options tab The Symbology drop down box contains all symbologies supported based on the Code ID selected above An asterisk ...

Page 204: ...a star will appear next to it in the Symbology drop down box so the user can tell which symbologies have been modi fied from their defaults If a particular symbology has been configured the entire set of parameters from that symbologies screen are in effect for that symbology In other words either the settings for the configured symbology will be used or the default settings are used not a combi n...

Page 205: ...d Any bar code scanned that has more characters than specified in the Max field is rejected The default for this field is All 9999 If the value entered is greater than the maximum value allowed for that symbology the maximum valid length is used instead Strip Leading Trailing Control Start Settings Control Panel Data Collection Data Options tab Symbology but ton This group of controls determines w...

Page 206: ...e Data Options tab By default Code ID stripping is enabled for every symbology mean ing code IDs will be stripped unless specifically configured otherwise Bar Code Data Match List This panel is used to strip data that matches the entry in the Match list from the bar code Enter the data to be stripped in the text box and tap the Insert or Add button The entry is added to the Match list To remove an...

Page 207: ...r AB0D but not ABDE The data collected is saved per symbology configured The Symbology selected in the Symbologies dialog defines the symbology for which the data is being configured Note that the Code ID if any are configured is ignored by this dialog regardless of the setting of Strip Code ID in the Symbologies dialog According to the sequence of events specified above the Code ID must not be in...

Page 208: ...g activates a dialog to define the operations the Data Collection Wedge performs on control characters values less than 0x20 embedded in bar codes Add Prefix To enable a prefix check the Prefix checkbox and enter the desired string in the text box The default is disabled unchecked with a blank text string When bar code data is processed the Prefix string is sent to the output buffer before any oth...

Page 209: ...his option is grayed unless the user has Send Key Messages WEDGE on the Main tab selected In Key Message mode when this option is enabled control characters embedded in a scanned bar code are translated to their equivalent control key keystroke sequence 13 0x0d is translated to Control M keystrokes as if the user pressed the CTRL SHIFT and m keys on the keypad Additionally when Translate All is di...

Page 210: ...ows all user defined control characters and their assigned replacements All replacements are enclosed in single quotes to delimit white space that has been assigned Assign Button Click this button when you want to assign the characters in the Replacement text box to the character in the Character drop down box Delete Button This button is grayed unless an entry in the list box is highlighted When ...

Page 211: ...D Code defines the data at the beginning of a bar code that acts as an identifier the actual Code ID Both Name and ID Code must be specified in order to add a custom Code ID to the Custom IDs list Buttons Add Entering data into both the Name and ID Code fields enables the Add button Click the Add button and the data is added to the next empty location in the Custom ID list Insert Click on an empty...

Page 212: ... is discarded from the bar code data prefix and suffix ESCape Ignore drop 0x1B in the bar code is discarded Printable text Text is substituted for Control Character Start of TeXt STX 0x02 in a bar code is converted to the text STX Hat encoded text The hat encoded text is translated to the equivalent hex value Carriage Return M Value 0x0d in a bar code is converted to the value 0x0d Escaped hat enc...

Page 213: ... are input when Remote Desktop is the application with the input focus Strip Leading 3 0 3 3 Strip Bar Code Data 123 1 456 Strip Trailing 0 0 3 3 Prefix aaa bbb ccc ddd Suffix www xxx yyy zzz Bar Code Symbology Raw Scanner Data Resulting Data EAN 128 C11234567890123 bbb1234567890xxx EAN 128 C111234567890123 bbb11234567890xxx EAN 128 C1123 rejected too short EAN 13 E01234567890987 ccc E04567890yyy ...

Page 214: ...ds to delay after each character in the scanned bar code is processed as a keystroke This value may need to be adjusted depending on the network traffic in the environment The default value is 75 ms Valid value is from 0 to 9999 A zero value is No Delay between characters About Start Settings Control Panel Data Collection About tab This tab displays the Data Collection Wedge driver version install...

Page 215: ...r codes Some of the bar codes start with 00 and some start with 01 The bar codes are different lengths 34 character length with first two characters 01 strip first 2 and last 18 26 character length with first two characters 01 strip first 2 and last 10 24 character length with first two characters 01 strip first 2 and last 8 This 24 character bar code is Code 128 20 character length with first two...

Page 216: ...0 Code ID enabled Bar Code Data 01 c3 min length 24 max length 24 strip leading 2 strip trailing 8 Code ID enabled Bar Code Data 01 c4 min length 20 max length 20 strip leading 0 strip trailing 4 Code ID enabled Bar Code Data 00 Add the custom symbologies Refer to the previous section Symbology Settings for instruction Click the Bar Code Data button Click the Add button Add the data for the match ...

Page 217: ...on Factory Default Settings There is very little functional change from general desktop or laptop Date Time Proper ties options Double tapping the time displayed in the Desktop Taskbar causes the Date Time Prop erties screen to appear Date and time can be set to automatically synchronize with a time server on the Com munications tab of the Options control panel See Autolaunch TimeSync Time Zone GM...

Page 218: ... Guide Dialing Start Settings Control Panel Dialing Set dialup properties for internal modems not supplied or supported on the Thor VM2 Factory Default Settings Location Work Area Code 425 Tone Dialing Enabled Country Region 1 Disable Call Waiting Disabled blank ...

Page 219: ...the OK button to save the changes Saved changes take effect immediately Factory Default Settings Background There is very little change from general desktop PC Display Properties Background options Select an image from the dropdown list or tap the Browse button to select an image from another folder to display on the Desktop and then tap the OK button to save the change The change takes effect imm...

Page 220: ...on to save any changes renaming the scheme if desired Tap the Delete button to delete schemes Tap the Apply button to apply the selected scheme to the display Backlight When the backlight timer expires the touch screen backlight is dimmed not turned off When both checkboxes are unchecked the backlight never turns off or dims The default value for external power varies by Power Configuration Mode s...

Page 221: ...iers such as AT T and T Mobile require a SIM card for use on their networks Other carriers such as Verizon use a CDMA network and must be activated Please refer to the sections below for more details SIM Card Installation Depending on the carrier a SIM card may be necessary for WWAN connection To install a SIM card 1 Place the Thor VM2 in Suspend 2 Remove the Thor VM2 from the dock 3 Place the Tho...

Page 222: ...vate To activate service for a CDMA carrier such as Verizon complete the necessary entries on the CDMA tab Home Use the Home tab to update firmware and view the status of the connection To select a network update firmware 1 Select the desired carrier from the Network Selection previously labeled Firmware Selection pull down list 2 If no firmware files are found an error message is displayed Contac...

Page 223: ...ab or the UMTS tab to disconnect the WWAN connection Once both GPS and WWAN are disconnected the checkbox is active CDMA Use the CDMA tab to activate the Thor VM2 for use with a CDMA carrier such as Verizon This step is not necessary for carriers using a SIM card The Serial Number IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity and MEID Mobile Equipment ID numbers are displayed on this tab as the car...

Page 224: ...n the appropriate text boxes The Activation Code text box is not used 3 Tap Save Connection Data 4 Tap Activate 5 Verify the activation process is successful by reviewing the message below the Activate button Autoconnect When checked Autoconnect is enabled The Connection Manager automatically con nect when necessary such as when Internet Explorer is launched Data Connection Test Tap the Connect bu...

Page 225: ... Tap the Start button to initiate a scan for GPS data The information on this tab is updated every 3 seconds Tap the Reset All Data button to clear all GPS data from the Gobi radio You must con firm that you want to rest the data Use this button with caution as it takes a longer time for the GPS to establish a valid fix after the data is cleared After the GPS establishes a coordinate fix the Where...

Page 226: ...ssage is displayed with either Success or the number of retries allowed before the SIM card PIN number entry is locked from further use PUK Personal Unblocking Key The PUK is a unique sequence of alpha characters displayed on the SIM card A default PUK code is not available After entering the PUK code tap the Submit button A mes sage is displayed with either Success or the number of retries allowe...

Page 227: ...ayed on screen and whether Transcriber gestures are enabled or disabled Transcriber When choosing Transcriber as the Current Input Method first tap the Keyboard icon in the status bar Select Transcriber from the pop up menu Then open the Input control panel and tap the Options button Transcriber Options Start Settings Control Panel Input Panel are available only when Transcriber is selected as the...

Page 228: ... Page http www msnl com Search Page http search msn com User Agent Windows CE Cache Size 512 KB Connection Use LAN Disabled Autodial Name USB Client Proxy Server Disabled Bypass Proxy Disabled Security Internet Default site Privacy First party cookies Accept Third party cookies Prompt Session cookies Always allow Advanced Stylesheets Enabled Theming Support Enable Multimedia All options enabled Se...

Page 229: ... Embedded CE 6 0 User Guide 217 Security Tab Use the Settings button to set ActiveX control scripting and plug in behavior for each zone Internet Local Intranet Trusted Sites Restricted Sites Use the Site button to add sites to each zone ...

Page 230: ...program the integrated keys 2 Start the remapping utility 3 Program the integrated programmable keys i e P1 P7 on the Thor VM2 4 Exit the remapping utility 5 Attach the USB keyboard 6 Restart the remapping utility 7 Remap any keys desired on the USB keyboard If any modifications need to be made to the P1 P7 keys at a later time it is necessary to remove any USB keyboard to edit these keys in the r...

Page 231: ...w software license registration details and service contract length for the Thor VM2 Information on the License Viewer tabs is unique for each Thor VM2 Note Following image is a sample screen Your License Viewer control panel may show more tabs e g RFTerm depending on the number of software applications running on the Thor VM2 that require a license ...

Page 232: ...tone Factory Default Settings Output Panel Tap and hold the Master Volume slider and move either left or right or tap the left and right arrows to adjust Speaker volume decibel level Tap the Test button to play a sample sound at the selected volume Input Panel Use the radio buttons to enable or disable the sidetone Tap and hold the Record Gain or Sidetone sliders and move either left or right or t...

Page 233: ...hor VM2 with with Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6 0 User Guide 221 Mouse Start Settings Control Panel Mouse Use this option to set the double tap sensitivity for stylus taps on the Thor VM2 touch screen ...

Page 234: ... choose the port you want to connect to Only the available ports are shown 5 Tap the Configure button 6 Under the Port Settings tab choose the appropriate baud rate Data bits parity and stop bits remain at 8 none and 1 respectively 7 Under the Call Options tab be sure to turn off Wait for dial tone since a direct connection will not have a dial tone Set the timeout parameter default is 5 seconds T...

Page 235: ...dded CE 6 0 User Guide 223 You can activate the connection by double tapping on the specific connection icon in the Remote Networking window but this will only start an RAS Remote Access Ser vices session and does not start ActiveSync properly ...

Page 236: ... Factory Default Settings Netlog Use this control panel to configure the Netlog utility By configuring Netlog using the control panel Netlog remains running across a warmboot However please note that Netlog first stores data to a file named netlog0 cap then netlog1 cap Any time the current file reaches maximum size Netlog switches to the other file If the log file is stored in the root directory a...

Page 237: ...ptions Specifies the option to perform See the table below for the option parameters and values load Loads and starts Netlog start Starts the Netlog process of logging the network traffic stop Stops Netlog from logging network traffic unload Unloads Netlog Options Function pkt_size in bytes Specifies the maximum packet size captured in bytes This option should only be run after you have called loa...

Page 238: ...Guide Command file Specifies the name of the file to which NDISLog information is stored Save File Stores the file name Run cmd Performs the selected start or stop command Command Function start Starts logging the network traffic stop Stops logging network traffic ...

Page 239: ...n to save the RDP file is the System directory If the RDP file is saved in the default root folder location the RDP file will not persist across a warmboot Autolaunch TimeSync By default TimeSync does not automatically run on the Thor VM2 To enable TimeSync to run automatically on the Thor VM2 check this checkbox Synchronize with a Local Time Server By default GrabTime synchronizes via an Internet...

Page 240: ... a USB mouse or keyboard attached to the Thor VM2 to access this tab to re enable the touch screen unless a Programmable Key has been assigned to enable the touch screen Enable Keypad Backlight By default the keypad backlight default setting is to follow the display backlight setting until it is changed by the user Click the checkbox to disable the keypad backlight This keypad backlight setting on...

Page 241: ...irst assign a Status User key sequence for the end user when they want to toggle the Status Popup Window on or off The System Administrator must also assign a Status Admin key sequence to perform the same function Status popup window display options taskbar icons are assigned on the Status Popup tab E g AC Power ActiveSync WLAN radio CapsLock Network status Bluetooth status etc The default for the...

Page 242: ...or VM2 owner details The Network ID is used when logging into a remote net work Factory Default Settings Identification Name Blank Company Blank Address Blank Telephones Blank Display owner ID at power on Disabled Notes Notes Blank Display notes at power on Disabled Network ID User Name Blank Password Blank Domain Blank ...

Page 243: ...Thor VM2 with with Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6 0 User Guide 231 Enter user name password and domain to be used when logging into network resources ...

Page 244: ... option is selected the user will be required to enter the password before the Control Panel will open The screensaver password is the same as the power on password They are not set independently A screensaver password cannot be created without first enabling the Enable password protection at power on checkbox The screensaver password is not automatically enabled when the power on checkbox is enab...

Page 245: ...h Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6 0 User Guide 233 If entering a power on or screen saver password does not allow you to disable this pass word protection or perform a Load Factory Defaults contact Technical Assistance ...

Page 246: ... these options to control a cabled connection USB serial between the Thor VM2 and a nearby desktop laptop computer Factory Default Settings Tap the Change button to change the direct connect setting Tap the drop down box to view a list of preconfigured connection settings Enable direct connection Enabled Connect using USB Client ...

Page 247: ...System Idle or Suspend modes even when the device is idle The Display Backlight setting is synchronized with the User Idle setting in the Schemes tab in the Power control panel Factory Default Settings Battery No user interaction Schemes The default power schemes are AC DC Ignition Control Ignition On Ignition Control Ignition Off Auto On UPS User Idle Timeout 15 minutes 15 minutes 1 minute 15 min...

Page 248: ...ger timeout values Ignition Control Ignition On When either Ignition Control option has been selected for the Power Configuration mode and the Ignition Switch is On this Power Scheme is selected Because of the presence of external power this Power Scheme has longer timeout values Ignition Control Ignition Off When either Ignition Control option has been selected for the Power Configuration mode an...

Page 249: ...PS for exam ple The backlight turns off after 30 seconds of no activity The display turns off after 1 minute and 30 seconds of no activity 30 sec 1 min The Thor VM2 enters Suspend after 11 minutes and 30 seconds of no activity The Thor VM2 shuts down after 31 minutes and 30 seconds of no activity If the User Idle timer is set to Never the power scheme timers never place the Thor VM2 in User Idle S...

Page 250: ...e front panel has been replaced etc power the Thor VM2 manually by pressing the power button After the initial power up the Thor VM2 powers on automatically when power is attached and AC DC mode is selected Thor VM2 is Off Conditions The Thor VM2 is Off and gets external power such as Thor VM2 is installed on a powered dock with the dock power switch On Thor VM2 is already mounted to a dock and ex...

Page 251: ... Off regardless of external power UPS charging is disabled Conditions The Thor VM2 has external power but vehicle ignition is Off The Power button is pressed Result The Thor VM2 boots Once booted the Thor VM2 follows the Ignition Control Ignition Off power scheme with timers reset after the boot completes Thor VM2 is Off and Vehicle Ignition is Switched to On Conditions The Thor VM2 is Off and veh...

Page 252: ...c power the Thor VM2 manually by pressing the power button After the initial power up the Thor VM2 powers on automatically when power is attached and Auto On mode is selected Thor VM2 is Off Conditions The Thor VM2 is Off and gets external power such as Thor VM2 is installed on a powered dock with the dock power switch On Thor VM2 is already mounted to a dock and external power is applied to the d...

Page 253: ... reset at boot up Conditions The Thor VM2 is Off and the power button is pressed the Thor VM2 and at least one of the following conditions are met UPS power is under 10 capacity CPU temperature is under 20ºC Results The Thor VM2 remains Off Thor VM2 is On Conditions The Thor VM2 is On and external power is removed such as Thor VM2 is removed from a powered dock Dock power switch On Thor VM2 is mou...

Page 254: ...equences Factory Default Settings The Programmable Key panels can be used to perform the following functions Remap a Key to a Single Key Remap a Key to a Unicode Value Remap a Key to a Key Sequence Remap a Key to a Sequence of Unicode Values Remap a Key to a Special Function Remap a Key to Launch an Application Remap a Key to Run a Command KeyMap Modifier Mode None LaunchApp App1 Empty App2 Empty ...

Page 255: ...mmediately Remap a Key to a Single Key 1 Select the modifier key from the Modifier Mode options 2 Select the key to be remapped from the Key pull down list 3 Select the value for the remapped key from the Remapped Key pull down list 4 Click OK to save the result and close the control panel Remap a Key to a Unicode Value 1 Select the modifier key from the Modifier Mode options 2 Select the key to b...

Page 256: ...he control panel Remap a Key to a Sequence of Unicode Values Up to 16 Unicode values may be specified for the key sequence The sequence can con sist of keys and Unicode values 1 Select the modifier key from the Modifier Mode options 2 Select the key to be remapped from the Key pull down list 3 Select Key Sequence from the Remapped Key pull down list 4 Select Unicode from the Key Sequence pull down...

Page 257: ...ame is saved Enter the desired parameters in the appropriate text box 8 Click OK to save the result and close the control panel 9 If the KeyMap tab is accessed again the application plus any specified parameters is displayed in the Key Sequence text box when the remapped key is again selected Remap a Key to Run a Command 1 Select the modifier key from the Modifier Mode options 2 Select the key to ...

Page 258: ...cation is an EXE file 3 Enter the name of the executable file 4 Enable the OPT radio button to add options or parameters for the executable file in the same text box Switching from EXE to OPT clears the text box but the information previously entered is stored allowing parameter entry 5 Tap the OK button when finished The changes take effect immediately The result of the application exe and option...

Page 259: ...he ShellExecuteEx API which opens documents directly 1 Place the cursor in the text box next to the Cmd you wish to run e g Cmd1 Cmd2 2 Enable the file radio button and enter the name of the file 3 Enable the PARM radio button to add parameters for file exe execution in the same text box 4 Tap the OK button when finished The changes take effect immediately ...

Page 260: ...guage settings Set the Thor VM2 user interface language and the default input lan guage Factory Default Settings Region Locale English United States Number 123 456 789 00 123 456 789 00 neg Currency 123 456 789 00 pos 123 456 789 00 neg Time h mm ss tt tt AM or PM Date M d yy short dddd MMMM dd yyyy long Language User Interface English United States Input Language English United States US Installe...

Page 261: ... RSG file The applet then copies the Active registry to the specified User registry file and reboots the device Load Factory Defaults The applet copies the Factory Default registry from the OS to the Active registry by deleting the current registry The user is asked to verify a reboot and then the applet performs a restart to activate the factory default registry If a user password has been set th...

Page 262: ...marked for removal Select a program and tap Remove Follow the prompts on the screen to uninstall Thor VM2 user installed only programs The change takes effect immediately Files stored in the My Documents folder are not removed using this option Note Do not remove factory installed programs using this option Contact Technical Assistance if factory installed programs must be deleted ...

Page 263: ...hicle is in motion When the Thor VM2 display is off due to vehicle motion the integrated keypad backlight remains on Screen Blanking Blackout Enable screen blanking Disabled Screen on delay ms 1000 COM Port none selected Current Level LCD Brightness 100 Ambient Light see note Automatic Brightness Control Automatic brightness control is not available on the Thor VM2 Enable automatic brightness cont...

Page 264: ...k is coasting to a stop rather than stationary Configure the delay to allow time for the vehicle to coast to a stop The default value is 1000 ms Specify the COM Port to which the screen blanking cable is attached either COM1 or COM2 If a COM port is in use by another application such as DC Wedge that COM port is grayed out and cannot be selected for screen blanking To disable screen blanking unche...

Page 265: ...tation To exit without changing the screen rotation tap Close Select the desired rotation and tap OK A reboot confirmation is displayed Reboot Now The Thor VM2immediately reboots and the new screen rotation is in effect after the reboot Reboot Later The current screen rotation remains in effect until theThor VM2 is rebooted by the user at a later time The new screen rotation is in effect after the...

Page 266: ...arameters and manage profiles for the Summit Client Utility pre loaded on your Thor VM2 If the SCU icon is not present in the control panel depends on the version of Summit Client Utility installed use the Wi Fi icon to access the Sum mit Client Utility See the Summit Wireless Network Configuration for information and instruction ...

Page 267: ...he center keep the stylus on the screen slide it over the target s center and then lift the stylus To begin tap the Recalibrate button on the screen with the stylus Press and hold the stylus on the center of the target as it moves around the screen Press the Enter key to keep the new calibration setting or press the Esc key to revert to the previous calibration settings Note If the touch screen lo...

Page 268: ...ter The processor type is listed The type cannot be changed by the user Total computer memory and the identification of the registered user is listed and cannot be changed by the user Memory sizes given do not include memory used up by the operating system For exam ple a system with 128 MB may only report 99 MB memory since 29 MB is used by the operating system This is actual DRAM memory and does ...

Page 269: ...is running slowly try increasing the amount of program memory Device Name The device name and description can be changed by the user Enter the name and description using either the keypad or the Input Panel and tap OK to save the changes This information is used to identify the Thor VM2 to other computers and devices Copyrights This screen is presented for information only The Copyrights informati...

Page 270: ...0 User Guide Terminal Server Client Licenses Start Settings Control Panel Terminal Server Client Licenses Any licenses stored on the Thor VM2 appear in the drop down list Select a license and tap the Close button The license is available for use immediately ...

Page 271: ... events using these options You can also select deselect sounds for key clicks and screen taps and whether each is loud or soft As the volume scrollbar is moved between Loud and Soft the Thor VM2 emits a tone each time the volume increases or decreases Volume must be enabled when you want to adjust volume settings using keypad keys Factory Default Settings Volume Events Enabled Application Enabled...

Page 272: ... a tethered scanner and then the rejection of scanned bar code data by the bar code processing causes a bad scan beep from the mobile device on the same data Good Scan and Bad Scan Sounds Good scan and bad scan sounds are stored in the Windows directory as SCAN GOOD WAV and SCANBAD WAV These are unprotected WAV files and can be replaced by a WAV file of the user s choice By default a good scan sou...

Page 273: ... parameters and manage profiles for the Summit Client Utility pre loaded on your Thor VM2 If the Wi Fi icon is not present in the control panel depends on the version of Summit Client Utility installed use the SCU icon to access the Sum mit Client Utility See the Summit Wireless Network Configuration for information and instruction ...

Page 274: ...x identifies the last digits of the BIOS firmware version yy identifies the Embedded Con troller firmware version and zz identifies the screen MCU version UpdateFW tag The file that triggers the update utility to begin Be sure to copy this file only after the cab file has been copied As soon as the Thor VM2 detects the presence of this file the unit reboots in five seconds Update Process 1 Copy th...

Page 275: ...be modified advanced user only before saving the ccf file If any changes have been made the CCU can also apply them to the source Thor VM2 The configuration file can then be copied and deployed to the destination Thor VM2 s Options include Import changes only Only those configuration settings which have been modified from their default value are applied to the destination Thor VM2 All other settin...

Page 276: ...These files contain the modified values for the software settings These files are created with the CCU ccf files are encrypted for security Once a ccf file is created on one Thor VM2 it can be copied to other Thor VM2s to duplicate the configuration An existing ccf file can be opened modified applied to the Thor VM2 saved saved with a different name etc Close Closes the open data file Save Saves t...

Page 277: ...on device Tap No to apply the values from the ccf file and leave all other parameters as is on the destination device Tap Cancel to exit with no changes to the destination device Upon completion exit the CCU and reboot the Thor VM2 so changes can take effect User Selects the desired user access level Basic Basic users can open files and import setting from the system registry Basic users cannot mo...

Page 278: ...n blue regardless of if the value was changed or not until the parameter name button is tapped a second time Enter a new value for the parameter as desired Depending on the parameter selected the following entry types are available Text box This is an open entry field and a new value can be typed into the text box Depending on the parameter there may be validity checking to ensure the entry in the...

Page 279: ...rom which to import the settings 4 Select File Save then specify a file name and tap Save to save the settings to a ccf file 5 The ccf file can be used to configure another Thor VM2 See Example 4 Example 2 Modify settings on the current device and save to a file To modify the settings on the Thor VM2 running the CCU 1 Tap User and select Advanced 2 Tap Registry Import settings 3 Select the desired...

Page 280: ...hor VM2 Note Rather than using the CCU GUI the command line can be used to apply the settings to the destination device 3 Open the CCU on the destination device 4 Tap File Open and select the ccf file that was copied to the device 5 Tap Registry Import 6 When prompted to Default all Non Configured Parameters Tap Yes to set all parameters not configured in the ccf file to defaults on the destinatio...

Page 281: ...the Thor VM2 and vice versa Synchronization compares the data on your mobile device with your desktop computer and updates both with the most recent data For example you can Back up and restore your device data Copy rather than synchronize files between your device and desktop computer Control when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization mode For example you can synchronize continual...

Page 282: ...From the popup list choose USB Client This will set up the mobile device to use the USB port Tap OK and ensure the check box for Allow connection with desktop computer when device is attached is checked Tap OK to return to the Control Panel If desired any control panel windows may be closed Connect the USB cable to the PC the host and the mobile device the client as detailed below USB will start a...

Page 283: ... however includes most of the files in the Windows folder Backup Data Files using ActiveSync Use the following information to backup data files from the Thor VM2 to a desktop or laptop PC using the appropriate cable and Microsoft s ActiveSync Prerequisites A partnership between the mobile device and ActiveSync has been established A desktop or laptop PC with an available USB port and a mobile devi...

Page 284: ...device is reset return to default settings the random number is deleted and the partnership with the last one of the two hosts is also deleted The host retains the random numbers and unique names of all devices having a partnership with it Two clients cannot have a partnership with the same host if they have the same name Control Panel System Device Name If the reset mobile device tries to reestab...

Page 285: ...or an incompatible baud rate Try the connection again with a known good cable HSM Connect HSM Connect allows a user to view the Thor VM2 screen remotely from a PC using an ActiveSync connection Requirement ActiveSync version 4 5 or higher must be resident on a Windows XP desktop laptop host computer Windows Mobile Device Center version 6 1 or higher is required for a Windows Vista Windows 7 deskto...

Page 286: ...ing system C Program Files Honeywell Inc HSM Connect version for 32 bit machines with HSM Connect installed C Program Files x86 Honeywell Inc HSM Connect version for 64 bit machines with HSM Connect installed 9 If desired when the installation is complete create a desktop shortcut to the HSM Connect exe file at the location indicated above If a different directory was selected during installation ...

Page 287: ...er on the Thor VM2 desktop or n the HSM Connect window on the PC desktop The dialog box automatically times out and disappears after approximately 20 seconds 7 The Thor VM2 can now be configured from the HSM Connect window Input from the PC s mouse and keyboard are recognized as if they were attached to the Thor VM2 8 When the remote session is completed terminate the HSM Connect program by select...

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Page 289: ...he same PC where the Avalanche MC Console is installed Wavelink Avalanche MC Console 4 2 or later A Wavelink Device License for each client device To use Avalanche Remote Control the follow additional items are required Wavelink Remote Control plug in 2 0 or later A Wavelink Remote Control License for each client device Installing the Enabler on Mobile Devices Supported devices have the Avalanche ...

Page 290: ...f present it assumes the RMU CE CAB file is already installed and continues If the file RMU CE CAB file is not present it looks for the file in the System RMU folder If present the Enabler copies the file to the System folder and installs it At this point the OS will automatically install the Remote Management Utility RMU after the Thor VM2 reboots Enabler Uninstall Process To remove the Avalanche...

Page 291: ...ings can be verified using the bar code wedge panels on the Thor VM2 The wireless connection is made using the default wireless radio interface on the mobile device therefore the Thor VM2 must be actively communicating with the net work for this method to succeed If a Mobile Device Server is found the Enabler automatically attempts to apply all wire less and network settings from the active profil...

Page 292: ...nstalled Important If the OS package includes double byte Asian fonts the storage RAM prop erty of the RMU must be higher than the default value 40MB If the amount of storage RAM is too low the Enabler returns a Mobile unit out of resources error Use the Wireless Configuration Application WCA when you want to remotely manage the Summit client device This utility is downloaded and installed in addi...

Page 293: ...e was downloaded the Wireless Configuration Application WCA is launched to process the new radio settings 5 After the RMU finishes installing all the packages the device is automatically coldbooted assuming the Reboot setting was set to Auto in Step 3 6 After the Device completes the coldboot the RMU is autoinstalled by the OS and the previously downloaded packages are restored Assuming at least o...

Page 294: ...t are not supported by Honeywell may be missing or dimmed visible but unable to be edited on the tabbed panels or screen dis plays Enabler Configuration Depending on the version of the Enabler running on the Thor VM2 the desktop Enabler icon may look like one of the following The available configuration options and tabs may vary by Enabler version The exam ples shown in this section assume the lat...

Page 295: ...e Device Server The connection methods by default are wireless and COM connections Any updates available will be applied to the Thor VM2 immediately upon a successful connection Scan Config The Scan Configuration feature is not supported The Scan Config option under the File menu allows the user to configure Enabler settings using a special bar code that can be created using the Avalanche MC Conso...

Page 296: ... and the Mobile Device Server Preferences Set options for Enabler startup or shutdown and logging Display Set up the Windows display at startup on connect and during normal mode The settings can be adjusted by the user Taskbar Set options for Taskbar Execution Not available in this release Use AppLock instead which is resident on each device Scan Config This option allows the user to configure Ena...

Page 297: ...nection Indicates whether the Enabler should first check for serial port connection to the Mobile Device Server before checking for a wireless connection to the Mobile Device Server Disable ActiveSync Disable ActiveSync connection with the Mobile Device Server Restrict Adapter Link Speed Default is disabled Minimum Link Speed dimmed When enabled the Enabler only allows a connection to the server i...

Page 298: ...interval for periodic contact with the Mobile Device Server occurs a mobile device that is in Suspend Mode can wakeup and process updates Reboot before attempt Reboot mobile device before attempting to contact Mobile Device Server Require external power Only connect when the mobile device has external power Use relative offset Dimmed Network When checked the LAN Wi Fi network is enabled to transfe...

Page 299: ...Thor VM2 with with Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6 0 User Guide 287 Preferences Administration By default Keep settings unlocked for 10 minutes is disabled checkbox is blank ...

Page 300: ... the monitor requires successful password entry if a password has been configured Log Level Use this option to control the level of detail recorded in the log file The default is No Activity Log No Activity Log No log file is written Critical Only critical errors written to the log files Error Communication or configuration problems are written to the log file along with critical messages Warning ...

Page 301: ...ge the taskbar AppLock is resident on each mobile device The Display State options control the appearance of the taskbar while using the Enabler interface Normal taskbar is visible taskbar icons function normally Hidden taskbar is not displayed Locked taskbar is visible but most icons are hidden or for information only At startup Default is Half Screen Options are Half screen Hidden or Full screen...

Page 302: ...s included with the Thor VM2 enablers Scan Config functionality is a standard option of the Wavelink Avalanche MC system but is not currently supported on the Thor VM2 Auto Execute Selection An application that has been installed with the Avalanche Management system can be run automatically following each boot Select Auto Execute App The drop down box provides a list of applications that have been...

Page 303: ...grams panel This limits the user s access to certain applications when the Enabler is controlling the mobile device display SaaS Use to configure the Enabler to connect with Avalanche on Demand This is a Software as a Service version of Avalanche Using either of the SaaS configuration options below assumes the user has registered with Wavelink Disable SaaS No SaaS connection is used Scan Configure...

Page 304: ...ith with Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6 0 User Guide Manually Configure SaaS Manually enter the SaaS connection information Enter the server address on the Connection tab and the customer ID in the Company text box ...

Page 305: ...ed as configuration packages provide more radio configuration options Current Adapter Lists all network adapters currently installed on the Thor VM2 Primary Adapter Indicates if the Enabler is to attempt to configure the primary adapter active only if there are multiple network adapters Icon on taskbar Places the Avalanche icon in the Avalanche taskbar that may optionally override the standard Win...

Page 306: ...work and wireless settings are controlled by the third party software associated with these settings Status The Status panel displays the current status of the Thor VM2 network adapter selected in the drop down box Note the availability of the Windows standard Refresh button When the Windows Refresh button is tapped the signal strength signal quality and link speed are refreshed for the currently ...

Page 307: ... parameter the following screen may be displayed Note The icon on the screen above may differ based on the version of the Enabler installed on the Thor VM2 Change the option if desired Tap the X button to cancel Exit Tap the OK button to exit the Avalanche applet Using Remote Management 1 Configure the radio to connect to the network running the Mobile Device Server After the Thor VM2 is connected...

Page 308: ... present follow these steps to configure the Thor VM2 to con nect with the wireless network and the Mobile Device Server Step 1 Create Bar Codes Bar codes are created with the eXpress Config utility on the desktop laptop computer not the mobile device Depending on the bar code length and the number of parameters selected eXpress Config generates one or more bar codes for device configuration The b...

Page 309: ...t match an error message is displayed The current screen can be closed using the X box in the upper right corner The password can be re entered and Bar Code 1 scanned again The remaining bar codes may be scanned in any order After a bar code is scanned that bar code is removed from the Remaining list and placed in the Scanned list Step 3 Process Completion After the last bar code is scanned the se...

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Page 311: ...ummit SCU or SCU Icon on Desktop or Summit Tray Icon if present or Wi Fi Icon in the Windows Control Panel if present The Main tab provides information admin login and active profile selection It is important that all dates are correct on the Thor VM2 and host computers when using any type of certificate Certificates are date sensitive and if the date is not correct authentication will fail It may...

Page 312: ...view the help information using this option Summit Tray Icon The Summit tray icon is displayed when The Summit radio is installed and active The Windows Zero Config utility is not active The Tray Icon setting is On Click the icon to launch the SCU Use the tray icon to view the radio status The Summit tray icon provides access to the SCU and is a visual indicator of radio status The radio is not cu...

Page 313: ...because the Wireless Zero Configuration Utility cannot control the complete set of security features of the radio To Switch Control to the Wireless Zero Config Utility 1 Select ThirdPartyConfig in the Active Profile drop down list as the active profile on the Main tab 2 Warmboot the device The Summit Client Utility passes control to Wireless Zero Config and the WZC Wireless Information control pan...

Page 314: ...s not require logging in to Administrator mode The profile must already exist Profiles can be created or edited after the Admin login password has been entered and accepted When the profile named ThirdPartyConfig is chosen as the active profile the Summit Client Utility passes control to Windows Zero Config for configuration of all client and security settings for the network module The Disable Ra...

Page 315: ...le Auto Profile click the On button on the Main tab When Auto Profile is On if the radio goes out of range from the currently selected pro file the radio then begins to attempt to connect to the profiles listed under Auto Profile The search continues until the SCU connects to and if necessary authenticates with one of the specified profiles or the Off button is clicked to turn off Auto Profile Not...

Page 316: ...nnection details on the Status tab View radio status software versions and regulatory domain on the Main tab Access additional troubleshooting features on the Diags tab After Admin Login the end user can also Create edit rename and delete profiles on the Profile tab Edit global parameters on the Global tab Enable disable the Summit tray icon in the taskbar Profile Start Programs Summit Profile tab...

Page 317: ...0 User Guide 305 When logged in as an Admin use the Profile tab to manage profiles When not logged in as an Admin the parameters can be viewed and cannot be changed The buttons on this tab are dimmed if the user is not logged in as Admin Encryption None ...

Page 318: ... unique name If the name is not unique an error message is displayed and the new profile is not created Rename Assigns a new unique name If the new name is not unique an error message is displayed and the profile is not renamed Scan Opens a window that lists access points that are broadcasting their SSIDs Tap the Refresh button to view an updated list of APs Each AP s SSID its received signal stre...

Page 319: ...ons are Maximum 50mW 30mW 20mW 10mW 5mW or 1mW Bit Rate Auto Setting the rate to Auto will allow the Access Point to automatically negotiate the bit rate with the client device This parameter cannot be changed Auth Type Open 802 11 authentication type used when associating with the Access Point Options are Open LEAP or Shared key EAP Type None Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP type used for 8...

Page 320: ...red the same If some APs are configured with different security types enabled the Thor VM2 may experience disconnects or delays when roaming Status Start Programs Summit Status tab This screen provides information on the radio The profile being used Radio Mode BGA Rates Full Specify 802 11a 802 11b and or 802 11g rates when communicating with the AP The options displayed for this parameter depend ...

Page 321: ...strength RSSI displayed in dBm and graphically Signal quality a measure of the clarity of the signal displayed in percentage and graphically There are no user entries on this screen Note After completing radio configuration it is a good idea to review this screen to verify the radio has associated no encryption WEP or authenticated LEAP any WPA as indicated above Diags Start Programs Summit Diags ...

Page 322: ...e this to save the results of the diagnostics to a text file Use the explorer window to specify the name and location for the diagnostic file The text file can viewed using an application such as WordPad Global Start Programs Summit Global tab The parameters on this panel can only be changed when a logged in with the admin password The current values for the parameters can be viewed by the general...

Page 323: ...eter to a value that is not available from the parameter s drop down list Selecting Custom from the drop down list has no effect Selecting any other value from the drop down list will overwrite the custom value in the registry Tray Icon On Hide Passwords On Admin Password SUMMIT or blank Auth Timeout 8 seconds Certs Path System Ping Payload 32 bytes Ping Timeout 5000 ms Ping Delay ms 1000 ms ...

Page 324: ... channels where support for DFS is required Options are On Off Not supported always off in some releases DFS Scan Time 120 ms ABG radio only The amount of time the radio will passively scan each DFS channel to see if it will receive a beacon Recommended value is 1 5 times that of the AP s beacon period Ad Hoc Channel 1 Use this parameter when the Radio Mode profile parameter is set to Ad Hoc Speci...

Page 325: ...tion including interaction with the ACS server If the active profile is using WPA2 CCKM the global PMK Caching setting is ignored and the client attempts to use CCKM Options are Standard OPMK WAPI Off Default is Off and dimmed cannot be changed TX Diversity ABG On How to handle antenna diversity when transmitting packets to the Access Point Options are Main only use the main antenna only Aux only ...

Page 326: ...d the authentication times out the association fails No error message or prompting for corrected credentials is displayed If the authentication credentials are not stored in the active profile and the authentication times out the user is again prompted to enter the credentials Options are An integer from 3 to 60 Certs Path System A valid directory path of up to 64 characters where WPA Certificate ...

Page 327: ...ificate store Also import the User Certificate into the Windows certificate store 7 Access the Credentials screen again Make sure the Validate server and Use MS store checkboxes are checked 8 The default is to use the entire certificate store for the CA certificate Alternatively use the Browse button next to the CA Cert CA Certificate Filename on the Credentials screen to select an individual cert...

Page 328: ...an individual certificate 6 For EAP TLS also enter the User Cert User Certificate filename on the credentials screen by using the Browse button 7 Click the OK button then the Commit button 8 When the device attempts to connect to the network a sign on screen is displayed 9 Enter the Username and Password Click the OK button 10 Verify the device is authenticated by reviewing the Status tab When the...

Page 329: ...nd follow the instructions to download the Root Certificate to a PC 2 Copy the certificate to specified directory on the mobile device The default location for Certs Path is System A different location may be specified by using the Certs Path global variable Please note the location chosen for certificate storage should persist after a reboot 3 When completing the Credentials screen for the desire...

Page 330: ...rocess On the Main tab click the Admin Login button and enter the password If using a single profile edit the default profile with the parameters for your network Select the Default profile from the pull down menu Make any desired parameter changes as described in the applicable following section determined by network security type and click the Commit button to save the changes IMPORTANT Remember...

Page 331: ...twork WEP To connect using WEP make sure the following profile options are used 1 Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile 2 Set EAP Type to None 3 Set Encryption to WEP or Manual WEP depending on SCU version 4 Set Auth Type to Open Click the WEP keys PSKs button Valid keys are 10 hexadecimal or 5 ASCII characters for 40 bit encryption or 26 hexa decimal or 13 ASCII characters f...

Page 332: ...e Auth Type radio parameter to Open 6 If the AP is configured to use shared key or passphrase set the Auth Type radio parameter to Shared 7 If the AP is configured for network EAP only set the Auth Type radio parameter to LEAP See Sign On vs Stored Credentials for information on entering credentials To use Stored Credentials click on the Credentials button No entries are necessary for Sign On Cred...

Page 333: ...gn On vs Stored Credentials for information on entering credentials Click the Credentials button No entries except the CA Certificate Filename are necessary for Sign On Credentials as the user will be prompted for the User Name and Password when connecting to the network For Stored Credentials User Password and the CA Certificate Filename must be entered Enter these items as directed below 1 Enter...

Page 334: ...elect You are returned to the Credentials screen 5 Click OK then click Commit If using the Certs Path option 1 Leave the Use MS store box unchecked 2 Enter the certificate filename in the CA Cert text box 3 Click OK then click Commit The device should be authenticating the server certificate and using PEAP MSCHAP for the user authentication Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main...

Page 335: ...s required otherwise enter the User name 2 Enter the password 3 Leave the CA Certificate File Name blank for now 4 Click OK then click Commit Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main tab 5 See Windows Certificate Store vs Certs Path for more information on certificate storage 6 Once successfully authenticated import the CA certificate into the Windows certificate store Return to t...

Page 336: ...er certificate and using PEAP GTC for the user authentication Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main tab and warmboot The SCU Main tab shows the device is associated after the radio connects to the network Note The date must be properly set on the device to authenticate a certificate WPA LEAP To use WPA LEAP make sure the following profile options are used 1 Enter the SSID of th...

Page 337: ... network 1 Enter the Domain Username if the Domain is required otherwise enter the User name 2 Enter the password 3 Click OK then click the Commit button 4 Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main tab and warmboot The SCU Main tab shows the device is associated after the radio connects to the network EAP FAST To use EAP FAST make sure the following profile options are used 1 Enter...

Page 338: ...name and Password must be entered See Sign On vs Stored Credentials for information on entering credentials The entries on the Credentials screen are determined by the type of credentials stored or sign on and the type of PAC provisioning automatic or manual Click on the Credentials button To use Stored Credentials click on the Credentials button No entries are necessary for Sign On Credentials wi...

Page 339: ... The filename is autoP 00 pac EAP TLS To use EAP TLS make sure the following profile options are used 1 Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile 2 Set EAP Type to EAP TLS 3 Set Encryption to WPA TKIP 4 Set Auth Type to Open To use another encryption type select WPA CCKM WPA2 AES or WPA2 CCKM for encryption and complete other entries as detailed in this section See Sign On vs Sto...

Page 340: ...re no user certificates in the Windows certificate store follow these instructions to Generate a User Certificate and Install a User Certificate 5 See Windows Certificate Store vs Certs Path for more information on CA certificate storage 6 Check the Validate server checkbox If using the Windows certificate store 1 Check the Use MS store checkbox The default is to use the Full Trusted Store 2 To se...

Page 341: ...e The date must be properly set on the device to authenticate a certificate WPA PSK To connect using WPA PSK make sure the following profile options are used 4 Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile 5 Set EAP Type to None 6 Set Encryption to WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK 7 Set Auth Type to Open Click the WEP keys PSKs button This value can be 64 hex characters or an 8 to 63 byte ASCII v...

Page 342: ...ertificate User Certificates are necessary for EAP TLS 1 Generate a User Certificate and private key file and download them to a PC 2 Connect the Thor VM2 to the desktop PC using ActiveSync and copy the certificate and private key file to the Thor VM2 System folder 3 Install a User Certificate and the private key file 4 After installation perform a Suspend Resume 5 Verify Installation Generate a R...

Page 343: ...hor VM2 with with Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6 0 User Guide 331 Click the Download a CA certificate certificate chain or CRL link Make sure the correct root CA certificate is selected in the list box ...

Page 344: ...of the name and location of the certificate Install the certificate on the Thor VM2 Install a Root CA Certificate Note This section is only if the Windows certificate store is used If the certificate store is not used copy the certificate to the System folder or other path specified in the Summit Certs global parameter Copy the certificate file to the Thor VM2 Import the certificate by navigating ...

Page 345: ...ou copied the certificate select the certificate desired and tap OK Tap Yes to import the certificate Once the certificate is installed return to the proper authentication section earlier in this manual Generate a User Certificate The easiest way to get the user certificate is to use a browser on a PC to navigate to the Certificate Authority To request the user certificate open a browser to ...

Page 346: ...o will be logging into the mobile device This process saves a user certificate and a separate private key file Windows CE equipped devices such as the Thor VM2 require the private key to be saved as a sepa rate file rather than including the private key in the user certificate Click the Request a certificate link Click on the advanced certificate request link ...

Page 347: ... Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6 0 User Guide 335 Click on the Create and submit a request to this CA link For the Certificate Template select User Check the Mark keys as exportable and the Export keys to file checkboxes ...

Page 348: ...he Submit button If any script notifications occur click the Yes button to continue the certificate request When prompted for the private key password Click None if you do not wish to use a password or Enter and confirm your desired password then click OK Click the Download certificate link Be sure to note the name used for the private key file for example AAAUSER PVK The certificate file created ...

Page 349: ...use the same name for the certificate file as was used for the private key file For example it the private key was saved as AAAUSER PVK then the certificate file created must be given the same name for example AAAUSER CER Install the user certificate Install a User Certificate Copy the certificate and private key files to the Thor VM2 Import the certificate by navi gating to Start Control Panel Ce...

Page 350: ...ficate select the certificate desired and tap OK The certificate is now shown in the list With the certificate you just imported highlighted tap View From the Field pull down menu select Private Key If the private key is present the process is complete If the private key is not present import the private key To import the private key tap OK to return to the Certificates screen Tap import ...

Page 351: ...The private key should now say present If it does not there is a problem Possible items to check Make sure the certificate was generated with a separate private key file as shown earlier in this section If the certificate was not generated with a separate private key file generate a new certificate and follow the import process again Make sure the certificate and private key file have the same nam...

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Page 353: ...nces are not programmable To get this Programmable Key Press These Keys in this Order Default Key Value P1 Programmable key 1 P1 F1 P2 Programmable key 2 P2 F2 P3 Programmable key 3 P3 F3 P4 Programmable key 4 P4 F4 P5 Programmable key 5 P5 F5 P6 Programmable key 6 Orange P1 none P7 Programmable key 7 Orange P2 none P8 Programmable key 8 Orange P3 none P9 Programmable key 9 Orange P4 none P10 Prog...

Page 354: ...h Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6 0 User Guide The Blue plus P5 key press sequence causes no action Increase display brightness Blue P3 Decrease display brightness Blue P4 To get this function Press These Keys in this Order ...

Page 355: ...ner plus a key on the numeric keypad on the right Additional function keys are supported as well To get this Key Function Press These Keys in this Order Insert FN 0 numeric keypad Home FN 7 numeric keypad Page Up FN 9 numeric keypad Delete FN numeric keypad End FN 1 numeric keypad Page Down FN 3 numeric keypad Up Arrow FN 8 numeric keypad Left Arrow FN 4 numeric keypad Down Arrow FN 2 numeric keyp...

Page 356: ...ition of Caps or CapsLock is Off The Caps or CapsLock condition can be toggled with a 2nd F1 key sequence The CAPS LED is illuminated when CapsLock is On The keymaps below assume Caps is Off The Thor VM2 keyboard has several control keys The following control keys are not used The 2nd function of the F3 key is not used as Windows Power Management controls all power management modes on the Thor VM2...

Page 357: ...k Ctrl 2nd F2 Pause 2nd F2 Up Arrow Up Arrow Down Arrow Down Arrow Right Arrow Right Arrow Left Arrow Left Arrow Insert 2nd Bksp Delete numeric 2nd DOT Home 2nd Left Arrow End 2nd Right Arrow Page Up 2nd Up Arrow Page Down 2nd Down Arrow ScrollLock 2nd Shift F10 F1 F1 F2 F2 F3 F3 F4 F4 F5 F5 F6 F6 F7 F7 F8 F8 F9 F9 F10 F10 F11 2nd Shift F1 F12 2nd Shift F2 a A b B c C To get this Key Function Pres...

Page 358: ...j J k K l L m M n N o O p P q Q r R s S t T u U v V w W x X y Y z Z A Shift A B Shift B C Shift C D Shift D E Shift E F Shift F G Shift G H Shift H I Shift I J Shift J K Shift K L Shift L M Shift M N Shift N O Shift O P Shift P Q Shift Q To get this Key Function Press These Keys in this Order ...

Page 359: ...ift Y Z Shift Z 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 0 0 DOT DOT 2nd 0 2nd 1 2nd 2 2nd 3 2nd 4 2nd 5 2nd 6 numeric 2nd Ctrl 7 alpha 2nd 7 numeric 2nd Ctrl 8 alpha 2nd 8 numeric 2nd Ctrl 9 alpha 2nd 9 numeric 2nd I letter i alpha 2nd Ctrl I letter i colon 2nd D semicolon 2nd F 2nd L 2nd N To get this Key Function Press These Keys in this Order ...

Page 360: ...osoft Windows Embedded CE 6 0 User Guide _ underscore 2nd M comma 2nd J apostrophe 2nd H tilde 2nd B 2nd S 2nd A 2nd G 2nd Q 2nd W 2nd E 2nd R 2nd T 2nd Y 2nd U 2nd O 2nd P To get this Key Function Press These Keys in this Order ...

Page 361: ...cessor SVGA compatible Active matrix TFT Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels maximum 400 NIT brightness 9 7 measured horizontally display Transmissive with LED backlight Vehicle motion screen blanking available Keyboard Integrated 5 key keypad Optional 95 key USB keyboard Touch Screen Impact resistive Signature capture capability Field replaceable front panel including touch screen External Connectors Op...

Page 362: ...n 9 CANBUS AUDIO Connector 15 pin male CANbus Audio connector supports either audio microphone via adapter cable or J1939 Female and J1939 Male connectors via CANbus cable USB Connector 9 pin female USB connector supports USB client port and USB host port via adapter cable Power Switch Sealed power switch Input Power DC Input Voltage 10 60 VDC Input Current 4 6 Amps typical Input Fuse 8A Time Dela...

Page 363: ...s USB client port and USB host port via adapter cable Note USB Client port may not be supported by the Thor VM2 operating system USB2 Connector 15 pin female USB connector supports two USB host ports via adapter cable USB Host Connector One USB Host connector behind waterproof cap Ethernet One RJ45 Ethernet connector behind waterproof cap Note An upgrade is necessary to support the Ethernet port o...

Page 364: ... female USB connector supports USB client port and USB host port via adapter cable Note USB Client port may not be supported by the Thor VM2 operating system USB2 Connector 15 pin female USB connector supports two USB host ports via adapter cable USB Host Connector One USB Host connector behind waterproof cap Ethernet One RJ45 Ethernet connector behind waterproof cap Note An upgrade is necessary t...

Page 365: ... port via adapter cable Note USB Client port may not be supported by the Thor VM2 operating system USB2 Connector 15 pin female USB connector supports two USB host ports via adapter cable USB Host Connector One USB Host connector behind waterproof cap Ethernet One RJ45 Ethernet connector behind waterproof cap Note An upgrade is necessary to support the Ethernet port on this dock See Thor VM2 and E...

Page 366: ...d Dock Note The RAM ball is not included in the following measurements Width 10 6 26 8 cm Height 8 4 21 4 cm Depth 2 1 5 3cm Weight 4 8 lb 2 2 kg Length 7 1 18 0 cm Width 6 1 15 5 cm Height 2 5 6 4 cm measurement includes strain relief cable clamps Weight 3 2 lb 1 5 kg Length 7 1 18 0 cm Width 6 1 15 5 cm Height 2 1 5 4 cm measurement includes strain relief cable clamps Weight 2 4 lb 1 1 kg ...

Page 367: ...rating Temperature 4 F to 122 F 20 C to 50 C non condensing Storage Temperature 22 F to 140 F 30 C to 60 C non condensing ESD 8 KV air 4kV direct contact Operating Humidity Up to 90 non condensing at 104 F 40 C Water and Dust IEC 60529 compliant to IP66 Vibration MIL STD 810F composite wheeled vehicles Crash SAE J 1455 ...

Page 368: ... 36 40 44 48 149 153 157 161 ETSI 1 13 36 40 44 48 Operating Temperature Same as Thor VM2 Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Same as Thor VM2 Storage Temperature Connectivity TCP IP Ethernet ODI Diversity Yes Bus Interface USB Enhanced Data Rate Up to 3 0 Mbit s over the air Connection No less than 32 80 feet 10 meters line of sight Bluetooth Version 2 0 EDR Operating Frequency 2 402 2 480 ...

Page 369: ...ription 1 V In 13 2V DC Input provided by DC DC power supply 2 V In 13 2V DC Input provided by DC DC power supply 3 V In Input 4 V In Input 5 COM1 RTS Screen Blanking Box The green wire in the power cable must be connected to the switched side of the screen blanking box See the applicable wiring diagram below 6 COM1 CTS Screen Blanking Box The white wire in the power cable must be connected to the...

Page 370: ...ehicle use requires adapter cable VM1076CABLE to con nect the dock to the AC DC adapter This cable is included in the AC kit for off vehicle use Pin Signal Description 1 V In 15V DC Input provided by AC DC adapter 2 V In 15V DC Input provided by AC DC adapter 3 V In Input 4 V In Input 5 GND No connection 6 Ignition No connection 3 1 6 5 2 4 ...

Page 371: ...ata Carrier Detect Input 2 RXD Receive Data Input 3 TXD Transmit Data Output 4 DTR Data Terminal Ready Output 5 GND Signal Power Ground 6 DSR Data Set Ready Input 7 RTS Request to Send Output 8 CTS Clear to Send Input 9 5VDC or RI Bar Code Scanner Power 500mA max or Ring Indicator Input Shell CGND Chassis Ground PIN 9 PIN 6 PIN 5 PIN 1 Pin Signal Description 1 GND Common ground 2 USBC_D USB client...

Page 372: ...wer 5 GND Common ground 6 GND Common ground 7 USB_H1_D USB host 1 data signal 8 USB_H1_D USB host 1 data signal 9 USBC_VBUS USB client 5V detect from attached host Pin Signal Description 1 5V_USB USB Power Current Limited 2 USB_H1_D USB D 3 USB_H1_D USB D 4 GND USB Power Return Shell CGND Chassis Ground Pin Signal Description 1 5V_USB USB Power Current Limited 2 USB_H1_D USB D 3 USB_H1_D USB D 4 G...

Page 373: ... Used 3 Not Used 4 Not Used 5 Not Used 6 USB_H2_PWR USB host 2 5V output power 7 USB_H2_D USB host 2 data signal 8 USB_H2_D USB host 2 data signal 9 GND Common ground 10 GND Common ground 11 USB_H3_PWR USB host 3 5V output power 12 USB_H3_D USB host 3 data signal 13 USB_H3_D USB host 3 data signal 14 GND Common ground 15 GND Common ground PIN 11 PIN 6 PIN 15 PIN 10 PIN 1 PIN 5 ...

Page 374: ... power 7 USB_H2_D USB host 2 data signal 8 USB_H2_D USB host 2 data signal 9 GND Common ground GND Common ground USB_H3_PWR USB host 3 5V output power USB_H3_D USB host 3 data signal USB_H3_D USB host 3 data signal GND Common ground GND Common ground Pin Signal Description 1 5V_USB USB Power Current Limited 2 USB_H2_D USB D 3 USB_H2_D USB D 4 GND USB Power Return Shell CGND Chassis Ground PIN 11 P...

Page 375: ...ot Used 2 Not Used 3 Not Used 4 USB_H1_PWR USB host 5V output power 5 Not Used 6 GND Ground 7 USB_H1_D USB host 1 data signal 8 USB_H1_D USB host 1 data signal 9 USBC_VBUS Pin Signal Description 1 KBDAT Keyboard data 2 Not Used 3 Not Used 4 Not Used 5 GND Ground 6 Not Used 7 KBCLK Keyboard clock 8 GND Ground 9 VCC Keyboard power PIN 9 PIN 6 PIN 5 PIN 1 PIN 6 PIN 9 PIN 1 PIN 5 ...

Page 376: ...w 3 CAN_GND CAN Ground 4 CAN reserved 5 GND Optional ground 6 Audio return Headset return 7 Audio output Headset output 8 Mic input Microphone input 9 Mic return Microphone return 10 Audio Return 11 GND Optional ground 12 CAN_SHLD 13 CAN_H CAN_H bus line dominant high 14 CAN reserved 15 CAN_V Option CAN external Power Supply PIN 15 PIN 10 PIN 11 PIN 6 PIN 5 PIN 1 ...

Page 377: ...ot used 5 Not used 6 Audio return Headset return 7 Audio output Headset output 8 Mic input Microphone input 9 Mic return Microphone return 10 Not used 11 Not used 12 Not used 13 Not used 14 Not used 15 Not used Pin Signal Description 1 Mic input Microphone input 2 Mic return Microphone return 3 Audio output Headset output 4 Audio return Headset return PIN 15 PIN 10 PIN 11 PIN 6 PIN 5 PIN 1 PIN 4 P...

Page 378: ... used 9 Not used 10 Not used 11 GND Optional ground 12 CAN_SHLD 13 CAN_H CAN_H bus line dominant high 14 Not Used CAN reserved 15 CAN_V CAN external power supply Pin Signal Description Receptacle J1939 Female Socket J1939 Male 1 CAN_GND CAN Ground 2 CAN_V Option CAN external Power Supply 3 CAN_H CAN_H bus line dominant high 4 CAN_L CAN_L bus line dominant low 5 CAN_SHLD 6 Not used 7 Not used 8 Not...

Page 379: ...pp Application name Name of the application being locked LOG_ PROCESSING dwProcessID Device ID of the application being locked LOG_EX Encrypt exported key len Size of encrypt export key LOG_EX Encrypt password length The length of the encrypted password LOG_EX Encrypted data len Length of the encrypted password LOG_EX hProcess Handle of the application being locked LOG_EX Key pressed A key has bee...

Page 380: ...user mode LOG_ERROR Could not start thread HotKeyMon The keyboard filter must watch for hot key changes The watch process could not be initiated LOG_ERROR Ctrl after L or X Processing the backdoor entry LOG_EX Ctrl pressed The Ctrl key has been pressed and trapped by the HotKey processing LOG_EX Ctrl Processing the hotkey and backdoor entry LOG_EX Decrypt acquire context failure Unable to decrypt ...

Page 381: ...notification LOG_ERROR Hot key pressed Processing the hotkey and backdoor entry LOG_EX Hot key pressed Processing the hotkey and backdoor entry LOG_EX Hot key set event failure When the administrator changes the hotkey configuration the hotkey controller must be notified This notification failed LOG_ERROR Hotkey press message received The user just pressed the configured hotkey LOG_ PROCESSING In ...

Page 382: ...ernet value is not necessary to launch and lock the application LOG_ERROR Registering Backdoor MSG The AppLock system communicates with the keyboard hook via a user defined message Both AppLock exe and Kbdhook dll register the message at initialization LOG_ PROCESSING Registering Hotkey MSG The AppLock system communicates with the keyboard hook via a user defined message Both Applock exe and Kbdho...

Page 383: ...g to user mode The registry was successfully read and AppLock is starting the process to switch to user mode LOG_ PROCESSING Switching to user hotkey press The system is currently in admin mode and is now switching to user mode The switch occurred because of a hotkey press by the administrator LOG_ PROCESSING Taskbar hook failure AppLock is unable to control the taskbar to prevent the locked appli...

Page 384: ...l operation so AppLock s control of the taskbar should be removed LOG_EX Unhooking wndproc When the administrator leaves user mode the device is fully operational therefore AppLock must stop monitoring the locked application LOG_EX WM_SIZE adjusted This message denotes that AppLock has readjusted the window size LOG_EX X after Ctrl L Processing the backdoor entry LOG_EX Ret from password Return va...

Page 385: ...Thor VM2 with with Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6 0 User Guide 373 Hat Encoding ...

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Page 396: ...subroutine library you may consider it more useful to permit linking proprietary applications with the library If this is what you want to do use the GNU Lesser General Public License instead of this License But first please read http www gnu org philosophy why not lgpl html ...

Page 397: ...uidelines before using your Dolphin terminal To download product documentation for the Thor VM2 computer go to www honeywellaidc com This documentation is relevant for the following Thor models VM2C VM2W The EU declaration of conformity if applicable and other publicly downloadable certifi cates are available at www honeywellaidc com compliance Label Locations Compliance labels are located in the ...

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