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Thor VM2 with with Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6.0 User Guide
Thor VX8 / Thor VX9 Adapter Cable
An adapter cable is available to attach the Thor VM2 to a vehicle previously equipped
with a VX8/VX9 DC power cable. The adapter cable has a 6-pin connector to match the
VX8/XVX9 power supply cable on one end and a 6-pin connector to match the Thor
VM2 on the other end. The cable also has bare wires for ground and ignition sense con-
nection plus a D9 cable to connect to a COM port on the Thor VM2 dock to provide a
screen blanking signal. This section assumes the VX8/VX9 power cable is properly con-
nected to vehicle power. Refer to the VX8 or VX9 Vehicle Mounting Reference Guide for
details.
Connect to Thor VX8 / VX9 Power Cable
1. Connect the adapter cable to the Thor VX8/VX9 power cable by aligning the connec-
tor pins to the power connector; push down on the watertight connector and twist it
to fasten securely.
2. Connect the green 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 cable is connected to a screen blanking box or switch, connect the
D9 connector to a COM port on the dock.
5. The cable is rated for a maximum temperature of 105°C (221°F). Therefore, when
routing this cable it should be protected from physical damage and 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
These instructions for use with
only. This cable is not used for the VMXD Enhanced Dock
To COM port
on Dock
To Power Connector
on Dock
To VX8/VX9
Power Cable
To Ground and
Ignition Sense
Caution: For battery powered vehicles:
Caution: For internal combustion engine powered vehicles:
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