Chapter 5: Accessories
Power Supplies and Cables
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5.1.3
Power Supplies and Cables
5.1.4
Miscellaneous Accessories
5.2
External Barcode Readers
The VH10 supports external hand-held decoded scanners and imagers connected via USB, RS-232,
or
Bluetooth.
Please refer to the scanner-specific programming manual provided by the manufacturer before you begin.
5.2.1
Entering Data with the Barcode Reader
When a label is scanned successfully, the VH10 will beep if configured appropriately and the scan icon will
be displayed on the screen. Occasionally, the barcode labels are poorly printed or damaged and cannot be
read properly. In this case, use the keyboard to enter data from the label.
5.3
Bluetooth
Peripherals
All VH10 Vehicle-Mount Computers are equipped with
Bluetooth
radios, making it is possible to communi-
cate with a variety of
Bluetooth
peripherals, including scanners, printers, etc. The range of the
Bluetooth
radio in the VH10 is limited to between 2 – 5 meters.
Keep in mind that
Bluetooth
and IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n radios both operate in the 2.4GHz band. Although the
VH10 includes features to minimize interference, performance of the system will not be optimal if you use
both radios simultaneously. Typically, when both radios operate in the VH10 at the same time, they cannot
transmit simultaneously — this has a negative impact on overall system throughput. To minimize the impact
on the backbone 802.11a/b/g/n network, Psion recommends using
Bluetooth
peripherals that have low
transaction rates (such as printers and scanners).
Bluetooth
peripherals are configured using the
Bluetooth
Control Panel application. Refer to “Bluetooth®
Setup” on page 42 for information about setting up your
Bluetooth
devices for communication. In addition,
Table 5.3
Power Supplies and Cables Model Numbers
Accessory
Model Number
100/240 VAC Power Supply
PS1450
Power cable adaptor CPC connector to 100/240 VAC power supply (for PS1450)
CA4000
Pre-Regulator, 24 - 90 VDC in, 15 VDC out, 90 W
PS1370
Power Extension Cable, DC, 6', waterproof
CA1210
Power Extension cable for pre-regulator
CA1230
Power Extension Cable, DC, 180 cm, with ignition sense
CA1220
Screen blanking cable (DB9 to open wires)
CA1300
Table 5.4
Miscellaneous Accessories Model Numbers
Accessory
Model Number
Speaker/Mic with push-to-talk function
M1000
Screen Protector Pack
VA6200
USB-Ethernet Adaptor
WA4070
Note: For helpful scanning tips, refer to “Scanning Techniques” on page 8.
