Chapter 1 — Using the Vehicle Mount Computer
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CV41C Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide
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U-Bracket Mounting Kit
For more information on installing the smart dock and mounting kits,
see the CV41C Mounting Kit Reference Guide.
Connecting the CV41C to Power
For the CV41C to operate, you must attach it to the smart dock and
provide power to the CV41C through a DC/DC power supply or an
AC/DC power supply.
There are three power options for the CV41C. You must order one of
these power options separately:
•
10-60 VDC Power Connection Kit
•
72-144 VDC Power Connection Kit
•
AC Power Supply
For more information on installing the DC power options, see the
CV41C Vehicle Mounting Kit Reference Guide.
Once you have connected the smart dock to power and attached the
CV41C to the smart dock, press the
Power
switch on the back of the
smart dock to supply power to the CV41C.
About the Internal UPS Battery
The CV41C contains an internal UPS battery that is automatically
charged when the CV41C is placed in a powered smart dock. The UPS
battery can power the CV41C for a minimum of 30 minutes at -20
°
C
(-4
°
F) or higher. The UPS battery allows you to continue using the
CV41C when not mounted in a dock or when the vehicle battery is
being changed.
If the UPS battery becomes critically low on power, the CV41C
performs a controlled shutdown. You can recharge it by placing the
CV41C back into the smart dock. You can fully charge a discharged
UPS battery in approximately 4 hours.
Maximizing the Internal UPS Battery Usage
You can maximize the internal UPS battery usage by changing the
battery power scheme.
