Honeywell Thor VX9, User Manual

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External Connectors
Most external connectors for the Thor VX9 are located on the bottom of the unit.
• The Keyboard/Mouse Connector (page 3-4) accepts a Honeywell VMT keyboard or a dongle cable for a PS/2 keyboard and
mouse.
• The Serial Connector – COM1 (page 3-4) connects to a serial bar code scanner cable.
• The Serial Connector – COM2 (page 3-4) connects to a serial printer or PC with the appropriate cables.
• The USB connector is a standard USB type A host connector.
• The Ethernet connector is a standard RJ45 10/100 Ethernet connector.
• The Multipurpose Connector (page 3-6) is a D15 connector that can provide a USB port, D9 serial RS-232 (COM4) port or
both depending on the accessory cable attached to the connector.
• The Keyboards (page 3-7) are 3.5 mm jacks for audio out, i.e. a headset. and audio in, i.e. a microphone.
• External Bluetooth antenna connector.
Note: Pin 9 of the COM 1 can be switched b5V and RI to change between a bar code scanner and a serial port printer
or PC cable. See VMT Manager (page 4-10).
Other external connectors are located as follows:
• 802.11 antenna connectors are located on the top of the Thor VX9. One of these connectors may also be used by the WWAN
radio.
Power Supply Connector
Power is supplied to the Thor VX9 through the power connector. Additionally this assembly provides for input for the screen
blanking feature, if desired.
The Thor VX9 is designed to:
• Connect an External AC Power Supply (page 4-27) or
• Connect Vehicle Power (page 4-14)using a DC-DC power supply delivering conditioned DC power.
Serial Connector – COM1
The serial connector, with a (1) label, (configured as COM1) is industry-standard RS-232. The connector includes a PC/AT
standard 9–pin “D” male connector. The VMT Manager controls the function of pin 9. Pin 9 is capable of sup5 VDC
for an external bar code scanner. Refer to
VMT Manager (page 4-10) for more information on configuring pin 9.
See COM1 (page 7-3) for pinout information.
Serial Connector – COM2
The COM2 serial connector is an industry-standard RS-232 9-pin “D” connector. The connector and its pin assignments
are shown below.
See COM2 (page 7-3) for pinout information.
Keyboard/Mouse Connector
The Thor VX9 external keyboard connector accepts:
• A Honeywell VMT keyboard with integrated mouse
• A Honeywell VMT keyboard without integrated mouse
• A dongle cable providing PS/2 connections for a standard PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
See Keyboard/Mouse Connector (page 7-4) for pinout information.
Ethernet Connector
The Thor VX9 has a standard RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet port.
COM1 provides +5v on pin 9 when enabled. Only COM1 should be used to connect an external scanner to the
Thor VX9.
COM2 provides +12v on pin 9 when enabled.
Do not connect a serial bar code scanner to COM2 as this may damage the scanner, the Thor VX9 or both.
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