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VM-521

User's Manual

Summary of Contents for VM-521

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Page 3: ...ental 4 Radio Transmissions 4 Cleaning and Servicing 4 Regulatory and Certification 5 Lithium Battery Safety Statement 6 Chapter 1 Introduction About This Guide 7 Technical Specifications 7 Unpacking...

Page 4: ...s 50 Assembly Site 50 Tools Required 50 Device Enclosure 50 Device Cooling 51 Power Supply 52 Vehicle Applications 52 Cable Strain Relief 52 Chapter 5 Operation Powering the Device 53 Defrost Defog Op...

Page 5: ...iii Chapter 7 Maintenance Cleaning the Device 63 Returning the Device 63 Contacting RuggON 63 Appendix A Technical Specifications Port Pin Assignments 64...

Page 6: ...ted Information Current information and manuals are available for download at the following website http www ruggon com Conventions Bolded or underlined text is used to emphasize the designated inform...

Page 7: ...correct use of the VM 521 can lead to hardware damage safety issues and possible risk to personnel health The VM 521 is improperly or incorrectly installed The VM 521 is under operation by untrained p...

Page 8: ...the vehicle battery The VM 521 must be disconnected from the vehicle battery Or ensure that the maximum permitted input voltage of the device is not exceeded Environmental Hazards Do not use the VM 52...

Page 9: ...RuggON Contact your local distributor for further information Radio Transmissions Permitted Transmission Power Follow the national regulations for the maximum permitted transmission power The operator...

Page 10: ...g this device Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system s manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Any changes or modifications not expressly approved...

Page 11: ...1 3 1 2001 09 EN 301 489 17 V 1 1 1 2000 09 EN 301 893 V 1 2 2 2003 06 EN 50371 2002 EN 60950 2000 Regulatory Statement R TTE WLAN IEEE 802 11b 802 11g European standards dictate maximum radiated tran...

Page 12: ...Service Pack 1 x64 Windows Embedded 8 Standard x64 Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64 Linux Kernel About This Guide The VM 521 User Manual provides instruction for qualified personnel to use as a guide...

Page 13: ...22 485 x 1 RS 485 supports auto flow control and NMEA 0183 physical layer 2 x USB 2 0 and 1 x compliant 2 5KVrms isolation protection CANBUS Controller Area Network x 2 NMEA 2000 physical layer suppor...

Page 14: ...les Vibration Test Operating MIL STD 810G Method 514 6 Category 4 Fig 514 6C 1 Common carrier US highway truck vibration exposure Fig 514 6C 2 Composite two wheeled trailer Fig 514 6C 3 Composite whee...

Page 15: ...epresentative See Contacting RuggON on page 63 Please verify the delivery of the contents upon receipt VM 521 64GB SSD included 18V and 24V fused bare wire input cable with safety locking nut DB9 seri...

Page 16: ...oof front mounted speakers 5 Defrost key Optional key to provide function for panel defrost 6 FN key Key provides function for Home or SW initiation programmable 7 Dimming key Key provides switching f...

Page 17: ...g key Key provides function for panel defrost and defog optional function 4 FN key Key provides function for Home or SW initiation programmable 5 Dimming key Key provides switching function between no...

Page 18: ...85 devices such as a printer or scanner to the VM 521 5 DIO Connect to a DIO device or accessory 4 x in 4 x out 6 Power switch Turns the VM 521 on or off 7 COM1 Connect RS 232 devices such as a printe...

Page 19: ...on Side View Figure 4 Side View 2 1 Left View Right View Table 5 Side View No Item Description 1 Communication cover Open to access SD and SIM ports 2 Mounting holes Securing holes for additional moun...

Page 20: ...N1 Connect WLAN1 antenna 3 GPS Connect GPS antenna 4 WLAN2 Connect WLAN2 antenna 5 WWAN2 Connect WWAN2 antenna 6 Communication cover Open to access SD and SIM ports 7 Service cover Remove to service S...

Page 21: ...ection provides information regarding the dimensions of the device The dimensions are in centimeters and inches respectively Figure 6 Front View Dimensions 27 60 cm 10 87 22 27 cm 8 77 25 20 cm 9 92 2...

Page 22: ...to preserve the life of the stylus A stylus is also used as a mouse pointer with use of the left clicking function The stylus can be used to Open applications Choose commands in menu Select options i...

Page 23: ...rist straps or place the device on an anti static mat Using USB Cabling To prevent damage to the device connect all cabling and accessories before powering up the device Connecting a USB Cable Connect...

Page 24: ...g Ethernet Cabling A shielded cable is required to maintain emissions and device compliance Connect to a local area network LAN using an RJ45 Ethernet cable 1 Locate the LAN 1 or 2 port on the bottom...

Page 25: ...S 232 cable to the device with the embedded thumbscrews 4 Secure the cable using wire ties or other applicable materials Figure 11 Connect RS 232 Cabling Connecting RS 422 RS 485 Cable Connect a perip...

Page 26: ...S ports allow the devices to communicate with each other within a vehicle without a host computer 1 Locate the CANBUS 1 or 2 port on the bottom of the device 2 Connect the CANBUS cable to the designat...

Page 27: ...he device Connecting a DIO Cable The DIO port supports 4 input and 4 output ports 1 Locate the DIO port on the bottom of the device 2 Connect the DIO cable to the port 3 Secure DIO cable to the device...

Page 28: ...udio jacks to connect to headphones or microphone The connectors are color coded and marked Audio Out and Audio In The audio ports require a 3 5mm audio cable to connect to the device 1 Locate the aud...

Page 29: ...jury refer to the rating label on the device to determine the voltage power information rating High voltage VM 521 HR Low voltage VM 521 LR before connecting the power adapter and powering on the devi...

Page 30: ...ther end of the power cord to the power supply source 6 Secure the cable using wire ties or other applicable materials Removing the Power Adapter 1 Locate the DC In port and connected power cord on th...

Page 31: ...26 Getting Started 3 Remove the power cord from the device to disconnect it Figure 19 Removing the Power Cord...

Page 32: ...contains the locations for the single DIMM VGA WWAN and SD slot To service or replace any of the supported components it is necessary to access the service bay by removing the service cover first Remo...

Page 33: ...e Cover 1 Power down the device and disconnect from all the power source 2 Unmount the device from the mounting apparatus 3 Place the device display side down on a clean work surface 4 Align the servi...

Page 34: ...t is available for memory expansion The device supports up to 8GB of SO DIMM DDR3L SDRAM Installing a DIMM Module 1 Power down the device and disconnect from all the power source 2 Unmount the device...

Page 35: ...Press the DIMM module down until the clips lock in place An audible click is heard when the installation is correct Figure 25 Installing the DIMM Module 9 Replace the service cover See Replacing the S...

Page 36: ...6 Pull the locking levers to unlock the DIMM Figure 26 Releasing the Locking Levers 7 Remove the DIMM from the connector Figure 27 Removing a DIMM Module 8 Replace the service cover See Replacing the...

Page 37: ...Cover on page 27 5 Locate the SSD connector on the VM 521 Figure 28 Rear View Locating the SSD Connector MAIN GPS AUX SSD Connector 6 Remove the SSD module from its packaging 7 Align the arrow indica...

Page 38: ...abling underneath the chassis It is necessary to tuck the cables in to allow for enough space to install the SSD module 13 Angle the SSD connectors into the SSD bay to correctly seat the SSD module 14...

Page 39: ...Open the service cover See Removing the Service Cover on page 27 5 It may be necessary to grasp the silicone guard strip and gently pull them up to remove the SSD module from the bay For best results...

Page 40: ...provides a guideline for the installation of a mini PCIe video and WWAN card Installing a mini PCIe Card 1 Power down the device and disconnect from all power sources 2 Unmount the device from the mou...

Page 41: ...nd down over the screw posts The holes on the card must line up with the holes in the screw posts Figure 36 Installing a mini PCIe Card 11 Secure the mini PCIe card to the VM 521 with the provided scr...

Page 42: ...ide down on a clean work surface 4 Open the service cover See Removing the Service Cover on page 27 5 Remove the SSD module See Removing an SSD Module on page 34 6 Disconnect mini PCIe cabling from th...

Page 43: ...the mounting apparatus 3 Place the device display side down on a clean work surface 4 Open the service cover See Removing the Service Cover on page 27 5 Remove the SSD module and place it on a clean...

Page 44: ...ews M A IN G P S A U X 11 Connect antennas cables to the following connectors main to blue labeled connector GPS to red labeled connector and AUX to black labeled connector See Figure 40 Rear View Loc...

Page 45: ...dule on page 34 6 Disconnect antenna cabling from the WWAN card 7 Remove the screws securing the WWAN card and the VM 521 Figure 43 Removing the Screws M A IN G P S A U X 8 Disconnect the WWAN card fr...

Page 46: ...view on page 11 1 Power down the device and disconnect from all the power source 2 Unmount the device from the mounting apparatus 3 Place the device display side down on a clean work surface 4 Locate...

Page 47: ...he device For further information see Device Overview on page 11 1 Power down the device and disconnect from all the power source 2 Unmount the device from the mounting apparatus 3 Place the device di...

Page 48: ...e to seat it properly If installed correctly there should be no gaps between the cover and the chassis Figure 49 Inserting the Communications Cover 8 Secure the communications cover and the VM 521 wit...

Page 49: ...ting apparatus 3 Place the device display side down on a clean work surface 4 Remove the communications cover See Removing the Communications Cover on page 41 5 Locate the mini SIM slot in the communi...

Page 50: ...device display side down on a clean work surface 4 Remove the communications cover See Removing the Communications Cover on page 41 5 Press the mini SIM card in and release it The card springs out Fi...

Page 51: ...ratus 3 Place the device display side down on a clean work surface 4 Remove the communications cover See Removing the Communications Cover on page 41 5 Locate the SD slot in the communications bay 6 T...

Page 52: ...e device display side down on a clean work surface 4 Locate the communications cover and remove it See Removing the Communications Cover on page 41 5 Press the SD card in and release it The card sprin...

Page 53: ...face and the vehicle chassis 4 Ensure that the antenna cable can be easily routed to the VM 521 Route the antenna cable as far away as possible from any vehicle electronic units and its associated wir...

Page 54: ...the antenna must be RP SMA male to fit into the RP SMA female jack on the device To install the WLAN antenna to the vehicle refer to the installation instructions as referred by the manufacturer of t...

Page 55: ...ect heat Make sure that there is sufficient cross ventilation Allow at least 15 mm more depth for front installation devices to ensure sufficient air circulation Do not mount the device on equipment t...

Page 56: ...521 supports a standard VESA version MIS D 75 C 75 mm distance quadrate order M5 thread deepness 7 5 mm through the four drill holes See 1 in Figure 56 Rear View dimensions in centimeters and inches o...

Page 57: ...any peripheral devices suppling DC through an interconnector such as a DC serial port a short circuit may occur Malfunctions will result from this type of setup Connect the VM 521 s as close to the ba...

Page 58: ...he power supply circuit 1 Locate the I O ports at the bottom of the device 2 Press and hold the power switch for 2 seconds Figure 57 Power Up the VM 521 Powering Down the Device The VM 521 can be powe...

Page 59: ...o heat up the screen to 2 degrees The defrost function is automatically shuts off once the temperature reaches 2 degrees Enabling Defog Function Figure 60 Defog Function Defrost Defog In environments...

Page 60: ...tus Table 8 LED Status Color Description None Hyper dimming mode or shut down Green Normal Red Battery mode Adjust the illumination of the display to setup optimal conditions in Sunlight or Nigh mode...

Page 61: ...the screen Make sure you use the stylus to complete the alignment process 1 Tap Start All Programs HIDeGalaxTouch Tool HIDeGalaxTouch Tool The HIDeGalaxTouch Tool appears Figure 62 HIDeGalaxTouch Too...

Page 62: ...he display shows OK Figure 64 Calibration Screen 5 Continue to follow the instructions until the process is finished 6 Once calibration is achieved a prompt displays Tap OK to complete the calibrate p...

Page 63: ...y from the screen Figure 66 Removing the Protective Film Installing a New Protective Film For instructions on installing a new protective film see the documentation provided in the protective sreen re...

Page 64: ...und Connect Bluetooth Devices Use the following to set the speaker volume Press FN Key press or tap Control Panel Bluetooth Devices Restart Shutdown Use the Windows interface to restart or shut down t...

Page 65: ...shows you are not connected to the network A Move closer to an access point or to a different location to reestablish communications until you reconnect with the network Q The computer appears to be...

Page 66: ...ur access point and authentication server the authentication server software is running on the server PC Q You receive a message saying The server certificate has expired or your system date is incorr...

Page 67: ...you can call RuggON Product Support make sure you have the following information ready Configuration number Serial number Operating system BIOS and MCU versions Service pack version System component...

Page 68: ...amage the surface Use a high pressure cleaner the additional risk of water entering the VM 521 may damage the electronics or touch screen Touch Screen Use neutral detergent or isopropyl alcohol on a c...

Page 69: ...ous ports available on the VM 521 DIO Port Figure 67 DIO Port Pin Assignment 1 6 10 5 11 15 Table 9 DIO Port Pin Assignments Pin Signal 1 Digital OUT 1 2 Digital OUT 2 3 Digital OUT 3 4 Digital OUT 4...

Page 70: ...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...

Page 71: ...ignment 1 5 6 9 Table 12 CANBUS Ports Pin Assignments Pin Signal Description 1 No connected 2 CAN_L CAN_L bus line dominant low 5V level 3 GND Ground 4 No connected 5 No connected 6 No connected 7 CAN...

Page 72: ...io left input 2 CH2 Video Video input 3 CH2 Audio Right Audio right input 4 NC No connected 5 CH3 Audio Right Audio right input 6 CH1 Video Video 7 CH1 Audio Right Audio right input 8 CH2 Audio Left A...

Page 73: ...B2_D 3 GND 4 USB1_D 5 USB1_D 6 GND 7 USB2_PWR 8 USB1_PWR 9 Not used Power Connector If you are connecting to an external DC DC supply you must apply power to DC If you are connecting to 10 to 60V vehi...

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