Chapter 2 - Getting Started; Overview - Honeywell Thor VM3 User Manual

CHAPTER
2
GETTING STARTED

Overview

The Thor VM3 Vehicle Mount Computer (VMC) is a rugged, vehicle mounted computer
running a Microsoft
wireless data communications from a fork-lift truck or any properly configured vehicle.
Wireless communications are supported over a 802.11 WLAN network and, optionally,
over a WWAN network. The Bluetooth
ners.
Caution: Before shipping the Thor VM3, be sure to
The Thor VM3 is designed for use with a vehicle dock. Two models of docks are sup-
ported, a
connects to vehicle power. The dock provides conditioned input power for the Thor VM3.
Peripheral connections are on the dock. The Thor VM3 is designed to easily be removed
from the dock with a latch on the lower rear of the Thor VM3 housing. Since the dock
remains attached to the vehicle, the Thor VM3 computer can easily be moved from one
vehicle equipped with a dock to another vehicle equipped with a dock.
The Thor VM3 contains a UPS battery which, when fully charged, can power the Thor
VM3 for a minimum of 30 minutes. This can be when the Thor VM3 is not attached to a
dock or when the Thor VM3 is attached to a dock but the vehicle power is interrupted,
such as when the vehicle battery is being changed.
The Thor VM3 can be used with or without an external keyboard. There are 7 program-
mable keys (P1-P7) on the front bezel and, when used with the Orange modifier key,
provide 7 additional programmable keys (P8-P14).
Contact
Thor VM3 with Microsoft Windows Embedded Compact 7 User Guide
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Windows
Standard Dock and an
Technical Assistance for information on the latest upgrades for your Thor VM3.
Embedded Compact 7 operating system and capable of
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module supports Bluetooth printers and scan-
Disconnect UPS Battery
Enhanced Dock. The dock installs in the vehicle and
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