Chapter 3 - Hardware Overview; System Hardware; 802.11A/B/G/N Wireless Client; Central Processing Unit - Honeywell Thor VM2 User Manual

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Hardware Overview

System Hardware

802.11a/b/g/n Wireless Client

The Thor VM2 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 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor.
The operating system is Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 2009, Windows Embedded Standard 7 or Windows 7
Professional.
The OS image is stored on an internal CompactFlash memory card and is loaded into DRAM for execution.

Input/Output Components

The Thor VM2 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 CompactFlash (CF) card for operating system storage.
• One slot for SD memory card for storage expansion.
• Integrated keyboard with programmable keys.
• Ports available via adapter cables on dock: USB host port, CANbus, Audio. USB client port is not supported with Windows
Embedded Standard 2009, Windows Embedded Standard 7 or Windows 7 Professional.

System Memory

Main system memory is 2GB SDRAM.

Video Subsystem

The Thor VM2 video subsystem consists of a color TFT display. The video subsystem complies with the VESA VL bus stan-
dard. The resolution of this display is 1024x768 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 VM2. 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 VM2 display, near the Thor VM2 emblem. When a headset is plugged
into the adapter cable, the internal microphone is disabled.

Card Slots

CompactFlash (CF) Slot

The CF ATA slot is not hot swappable. The Thor VM2 must be powered down to insert or remove an ATA card. Since
the operating system is stored on the CF ATA card, the Thor VM2 cannot operate without the ATA card.

Secure Digital (SD) Slot

The SD slot accepts an SD memory card. The SD card is hot swappable.

Bluetooth EZPair

The Thor VM2 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 wire-
less connectivity while Bluetooth is active.
Summit Client Utility (page 6-35).
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