Chapter 3 - Hardware Overview; System Hardware; 802.11A/B/G/N Wireless Client; Central Processing Unit - Honeywell Thor vm3 User Manual

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Hardware Overview

System Hardware

802.11a/b/g/n Wireless Client

The Thor VM3 has an 802.11a/b/g/n network card that supports diversity with two internal or external antennas. Power
management for the network card is configured with the

Central Processing Unit

The CPU is a 1.5 GHz Dual Core Intel Atom processor.
The operating system is Microsoft Windows Embedded Compact 7.
The OS image is stored on an internal mSATA memory card and is loaded into DRAM for execution.

Input/Output Components

The Thor VM3 supports the following I/O components of the core logic:
• Two 9-pin RS-232 serial ports, COM1 and COM2, on dock.
• One slot for mSATA card for operating system storage.
• Second slot for mSATA memory card for storage expansion.
• Integrated keyboard with programmable keys.
• Ports available via adapter cables on dock: USB host port, CANbus, Audio. Direct connections on Enhanced Dock:
Ethernet and USB host.

System Memory

Main system memory is 2 or 4 GB SDRAM.

Video Subsystem

The Thor VM3 video subsystem consists of a color TFT display. The video subsystem complies with the VESA VL bus
standard. The resolution of this display is 800 x 600 or 1024 x 768 pixels. This resolution complies with the SVGA graphics
industry standard.
The display supports screen blanking to eliminate driver distraction when the vehicle is in motion.

Audio Interface

Speakers are located on the bottom front of the Thor VM3. A headset adapter cable provides a connection for headset
operation. When a headset is plugged into the adapter cable, the main speakers are disabled.
A microphone is located at the upper right of the Thor VM3 display, near the Thor VM3 emblem. When a headset is
plugged into the adapter cable, the internal microphone is disabled.

Card Slots

mSATA Slots
There are two mSATA slots. The lower slot contains an mSATA card loaded with the operating system.
The upper slot is available for a user installable mSATA card for storage expansion.

Bluetooth

The Thor VM3 contains Bluetooth version 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) up to 3.0 Mbit/s over the air. Bluetooth
device connection (or pairing) can occur at distances up to 32.8 ft (10 meters) Line of Sight. The wireless client retains
wireless connectivity while Bluetooth is active.
The user cannot select PIN authentication or encryption on connections from the Thor VM3. However, the Thor VM3 sup-
ports authentication requests from pairing devices. If a pairing device requests authentication or encryption, the Thor VM3
displays a prompt for the PIN or passcode. Maximum encryption is 128 bit. Encryption is based on the length of the user's
passcode.
Wireless Configuration Utility (page 6-1).
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