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Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer Model CV31A User Manual...
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Disclaimer Honeywell International Inc. (“HII”) reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice, and the reader should in all cases consult HII to determine whether any such changes have been made. The information in this publication does not represent a commitment on the part of HII.
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Hide Menu Items in Intermec Settings ......37 Configure the Computer Remotely with SmartSystems ..... 38 Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
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Update the Computer with SmartSystems ......52 Update the Computer with a microSD Card ......53 Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
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Virtual Wedge..........81 Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
Note: Notes either provide extra information about a topic or contain special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of circumstances. Global Services and Support Warranty Information To understand the warranty for your Honeywell product, visit the Honeywell website at www.honeywellaidc.com and click Resources > Warranty.
Visit the Honeywell website at www.honeywellaidc.com. Click Products. Use the Products menu to navigate to your product page. For example, to find the CV31 product page, click Vehicle-Mount Computers > Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer. viii Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
About the Computer Features This chapter introduces the Thor™ CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer with Microsoft® Windows® Embedded Compact 7 (CE 7). Use this chapter to learn about basic features and functions of the computer, as well as available accessories.
Microsoft® Windows® Embedded Compact 7 (CE 7.0) operating system. The CV31 with a Texas Instruments WL1273 802.11a/b/g/n radio installed is Wi-Fi® certified for interoperability with other 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN devices. CV31 Front View Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
CV31 Buttons Callout Button Description Opens the Device Health Dashboard. Press and release to cycle through the five backlight levels. Decreases the volume. Increases the volume. Power Controls the power state of the computer. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
Power Options menu. The timeout bar at the bottom of the screen indicates how much time is left to make a selection. If you do not select a power option, the selected action (outlined in bold) occurs after the timeout. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
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If you are using WPA or 802.1x security, the computer may need to reauthenticate before it resumes your application. The Real Time Clock (RTC) persists through all of the power options as long as it receives power from the Real Time Clock battery. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
To set the amount of time to make a selection (from 1 to 20 seconds), tap Screen timeout (seconds). 4 To save your changes, tap OK. About the Ports and Connectors The connectors provide access to power, external devices, and communications. Back View of the CV31 Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
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Chapter 1 — About the Computer Features Headset Jack on the Front of the CV31 Antenna Connector on the Top of the CV31 Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
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USB 1.1 Client connection. Power Connects the computer to an AC/DC or DC/DC power supply. Headset Connects a 3.5 mm (1/8") headset to the Jack computer. Antenna Connects an external antenna to the computer. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
If you do not have ITE, you can configure the Ready-to-Work indicator to turn on or off to indicate a healthy state. Blinking ITE is running but not connected to blue the host. The computer is unhealthy. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
CV31 and the vehicle you are installing it on to determine which power supply to use. Note: The AC power supply for the CV31 is different than the AC power supply for the CV30. Do not use the CV30 power supply with the CV31. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
12 V, 2.1 A or 9- AC Power Supply (P/N 203-955-001)* VAC,50-60 Hz 36 V, 5.1 A Vehicle: 9-36 V, 5.1 A Thor CV31/CV61 Direct Wiring Kit (P/ 9-36 VDC N 203-950-001) Vehicle: 12 V, 2.1 A or 9- Universal Vehicle Power Supply Kit Over 36 VDC, 36 V, 5.1 A...
1 Start Intermec Settings. 2 Tap Device Settings > Boot Charging Options. 3 Select Disable charging during startup. How to Mount the CV31 Use a Honeywell approved mounting accessory to mount the CV31: • Desktop Mounting Kit (P/N 805-815-001) •...
5 To change the scanner model, tap Scanner Settings, and then select a Scanner model from the list. 6 Configure the settings for the scanner you selected in Step 5 and close Intermec Settings. 7 Connect the scanner to the appropriate COM port. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
CV31 is not the same size as the headset jack on the CV30 (2.5 mm, 3/32"). • Use the Bluetooth Audio applet. • Pair a Vocollect Bluetooth headset with the near-field communication (NFC) radio. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
Control panel Tap Start > Settings > Control Panel, and then double-tap Volume & Sounds. Intermec Settings Start Intermec Settings and go to Device Settings > Sounds > Beeper and voice. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
However, you may need to experiment with antenna position to find an orientation that provides the best antenna performance. Use the ISpyWiFi application that ships on the computer to determine which antenna position provides the best signal strength. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
128, UPC A, UPC E, EAN 8, and EAN 13. You should only enable the symbologies that you plan to read. When you scan a bar code, the Good Read LED turns green to indicate a successful scan. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
1 To turn off the computer, press the Power button and tap Suspend. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the computer. 3 Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the six screws that secure the cover. (x6) Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
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Chapter 1 — About the Computer Features 4 The antenna cable is connected to the cover, so carefully lift but do not remove the cover. 5 Insert the microSD card into the microSD card slot. 6 Close the cover. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
(D-size) (P/N 805-814-001) RAM ball • Wall Mounting Kit (P/N VE011-2006) • Mounting Screw Kit (P/N 213-043-001) to mount the CV31 to an existing 1.5-inch (C-size) or 2.25-inch (D-size) RAM ball • Wall Mount Cable Protector Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
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(P/N 213-042-001), if necessary. Screen Blanking Box Use the screen blanking box (P/N VX89351PWRSPLY) to help improve operator safety and reduce driver distractions by turning off the computer display when the vehicle is in motion. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
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• VT-220 DE-15S Backlit QWERTY Keyboard (P/N 340-054-004) • 5250 Extreme Temp QWERTY Keyboard (P/N 340-054-102) Screen Protector Install the screen protector (P/N 346-086- 001, 10-pack) to reduce damage to the screen due to scratches. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
About the User Interface and Installed Applications Use this chapter to learn about the Microsoft® Windows® Embedded Compact 7 (CE 7) user interface and how to interact with the screen. You can also use this chapter to learn about the applications installed on your computer, as well as additional applications you can download.
The Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 Windows CE7 interface supports the use of gestures with the finger or stylus to move around the screen. Screen Gestures Gesture Description Represents the left click of a mouse. Double-tap Represents the left double-click of a mouse. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
Intermec Use Intermec Settings to configure your Settings computer. You can use Intermec Settings to individually configure a computer or you can use it through SmartSystems to configure all of your computers. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
HTML5 Browser provides a free, open-platform application for Honeywell computers. You can now run the same cross-platform web applications that you run on iOS and Android devices on Honeywell computers. HTML5 Browser also lets you run applications while the computer is connected to the web or offline.
ITE. Press Enter to close the message box. When the demo period ends, you need to purchase a license. For help, contact your local Honeywell representative. About SmartSystems Intermec SmartSystems is an easy-to-use centralized software platform.
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Chapter 2 — About the User Interface and Installed Applications Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
Configure the Computer Use this chapter to learn about the available methods for configuring your computer and how to use Intermec Settings. You can also use this chapter to learn how to configure network communications and wireless security.
You can configure parameters for important functions like data collection and communications. You can also password protect Intermec Settings to prevent users from making changes to the configuration settings. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
Note: You can also double-tap the Intermec Settings shortcut on the desktop to start Intermec Settings. 1 Tap Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2 Double-tap Intermec Settings. The Intermec Settings Main Menu appears. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
• Security Choice • Funk Security Settings • IP Settings • Certificates • Radio Measurement • Radio Bands • Allow Security Changes Ethernet Adapter IP Settings Bluetooth Bluetooth Settings UDP Plus UDP Plus Activate Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
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Note: The Printers menu displays settings for Bluetooth connected printers. The settings that appear in the menu depend on the printer paired with the computer. The printer needs to use the Wireless Printing application. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
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• Enable Wipe • Interval License Manager Menu License Manager Options Parameters You Can Configure About Read-only License Vault Read-only Virtual Wedge Menu Virtual Wedge Options Parameters You Can Configure Enable Virtual Wedge Enable Virtual Wedge Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
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Keep Alive Ping Interval Keep Alive Ping Interval RFID Menu RFID Options Parameters You Can Configure Enable RFID Service Enable RFID Service Application Connection • Allow External BRI Connections • BRI TCP Port • Enable Logging Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
4 Type your password in the Enter: text box. 5 Retype your password in the Confirm: text box. 6 (Optional) Select the Use password to protect CAB Installation if you want to restrict the installation of .cab files. 7 Tap OK. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
1 Navigate to the menu item that you want to hide. 2 Tap and hold the menu item. A list appears. 3 Select Hide Menu Item. 4 When you are prompted to hide the menu, tap Yes. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
About Bluetooth Communications The computer is Bluetooth-enabled, which lets you connect to these Bluetooth devices: • Scanners • Printers • Audio devices • Wireless readers Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
2 With your Bluetooth scanner, scan the Quick Connect bar code on either side of the computer. 3 When prompted, enter the passcode for your scanner. For Intermec Bluetooth scanners, the default passcode is 0000. The scanner pairs with your computer. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
2 Double-tap Wireless Printing. 3 Tap Search to find a printer, or tap Manual to enter a device address. 4 Follow the instructions. 5 (Optional) Tap Print Test. The printer prints a test page. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
• LEAP (Funk security only) • Honeywell recommends WPA2 security with PSK (Personal) or 802.1x (Enterprise) key management. Before you set security, you need to enable the radio, set the date, and set the SSID on your computer. To use 802.1x security, you need to load a root certificate on your computer.
TLS protocol, you also need to load a user and root certificate. On your computer, you need to enable the radio and set the date. 1 Start Intermec Settings. 2 Select Communications > 802.11 Radio > Funk Security. 3 Select a Funk security profile to configure. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
Enter the pre-shared key (0x followed by 32 hexadecimal pairs) for your access point. • Enter the passphrase (8 to 63 ASCII characters) for your authenticator. The computer internally converts the passphrase to a pre-shared key. 8 Tap OK. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
The default encryption is TKIP for WPA, AES for WPA2, and WEP for Open or Network EAP. 6 For Prompt for Credentials, select Enter credentials now. 7 Type a User Name and User Password. 8 Save your settings. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
1 Start Intermec Settings. 2 Select Communications > 802.11 Radio > Funk Security. 3 Select the active Funk security profile. 4 Enter the SSID. 5 For Association, select Open. 6 For Encryption, select WEP. 7 Tap OK. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
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Chapter 3 — Configure the Computer Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
Manage the Computer You can update, configure, and monitor your computers remotely. You can also develop and install applications, as well as upgrade the system software.
• remotely change settings on the computer and peripherals. The SmartSystems console can report on asset locations and battery status, making it easier to manage your computers. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
Typically, you will have a set of files to install. Intermec recommends using cabinet (.cab) files to install more complex applications. The computer uses standard Windows Mobile .cab files and will install third-party .cab files. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
Microsoft synchronization software is installed on your PC and is up and running. 1 Connect to the mobile computer through the synchronization software. 2 Copy the .cab files from your development PC to the mobile computer. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
At boot time, AutoRun executes any commands found in its data file, Autouser.dat. For more information on using AutoRun, see the Readme.txt file located in the My Device\Flash File Store\2577 directory on the computer. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
While your computer is offline, SmartSystems displays a red stop symbol. This process can take anywhere from 30 seconds to 15 minutes depending on the update. After the update is complete, the computer boots again. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
9 Press the Power button and suspend the computer. 10 Remove the microSD card. If you do not remove the microSD card, the update process repeats each time the computer restarts. 11 Turn on the computer, and follow the setup process. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
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Troubleshoot and Maintain the Computer Find solutions to problems you may have while using the computer, as well as information on routine maintenance.
Note: If you send the computer in for service, it is your responsibility to save the computer data and its configuration. Honeywell only ensures that the hardware matches the original configuration when repairing or replacing the computer.
The computer indicates Make sure the computer IP address, host IP that it is authenticated, address, subnet mask, and default router are but it does not configured for the network. communicate with the host. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
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• Make sure that the network name matches the access point network name. The default network name is “INTERMEC.” • Make sure the access point is turned on, properly configured, and has 802.1x security enabled. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
Good Read LED stays on, there may be a problem. Press the Scan button or pull the trigger again without scanning a bar code label. If the LED is still on, contact Product Support. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
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The input device attached to the Set the Scanner Model command to computer does not work well or the specific attached input device. read bar code labels very Enable only the bar code symbologies quickly. being used. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
COM port for scanners: COM port. 1 Start Intermec Settings. 2 Tap Data Collection > Tethered Scanners > Tethered Scanner (COM1 or COM3) > Enable scanner port. 3 Clear the Enable scanner port check box. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
Before you call Intermec Product Support, you need know the operating system version on your computer. 1 Press to open the Device Health Dashboard. 2 Double-tap Information. The OS Version field displays the operating system version. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
2 Dip a clean cloth towel in the cleaning agent and wring out the excess. 3 Wipe the touch screen. Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the surface. 4 Wipe off the exterior of the computer. 5 Wipe dry. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
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Chapter 5 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the Computer Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) (battery cell) Storage temperature -20 °C to 50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F) For maximum battery life, store at 23 °C (73 °F) at 50% charge. Relative humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
The CV31 has these ports and connectors: • COM1 • COM3 • • Power COM 1 and COM 3 Ports By default, Pin 9 is configured to provide + 5 V for an external bar code scanner. Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
Chassis ground USB Port The USB port on the CV31 is labeled AUX. USB Port Pin Assignments Signal Description – – – – – USB1_D- USB client data signal USB1_D+ USB client data signal Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
V In+. Power Connector Pin Assignments Signal Description Chassis ground 12 V regulated DC+ input VIn- DC- power return – Not connected Ignition Ignition sensing input VIn+ 9 to 36 V non-regulated DC+ input Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
Center Decoding Tolerance RFID RFID Settings RFID Setting Default Value Enable RFID Service Enable Application Connection Settings Application Connection Setting Default Value Allow External BRI Connections Enable BRI TCP Port 2189 Enable Logging Disable Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
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Antenna Timeout 50 ms ID Tries Antenna Tries Read Tries Write Tries Initialization Tries Lock Tries Select Tries Unselect Tries Initial Q Field Strength dB Session Enable Antenna Port 1 Enable Antenna Port 2 Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
Funk Security Settings Funk Security Setting Default Value Active Profile Profile 1 Hide Password Text Enabled Profile Label Profile_1 Network Type Infrastructure Channel SSID INTERMEC Power Mode Diabled(CAM) 8021x None Association Open Encryption None Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
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Default Value Current Device IP Address 0.0.0.0 DHCP Enable DHCP Client Identifier Null IP Address Null Subnet Mask 255.0.0.0 Default Router Null Primary DNS Null Secondary DNS Null Primary WINS Null Secondary WINS Null Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
One beep Power Management Settings Power Management Setting Default Value Enable Power Button Screen Screen Options Displayed Suspend, Reboot, Shutdown Screen Timeout (Seconds) Power Button Behavior Suspend External Power, Screen Turns Off After (minutes) Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
Off for Ready-to-Work Set Rule File Location \SmartSystems\HealthRules.txt Asset Message Send Period System Device Health (Seconds) Network Device Health (Seconds) Printer Device Health (Seconds) Directory \SmartSystems\ScreenCapture Screen Captures Allowed Enable Wipe Disabled Interval (in Days) Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...
READ Date (YYYY-MM-DD) Disabled Time (HH_MM_SS) Disabled Tag Separator SP (space) User-Defined Tag Separator Null End of Message CRLF (Return-Line Feed) User-Defined End of Message Null RFID Reader Grid Null OEM Scanner Grid Null Thor CV31 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual...