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Patent Pending User Guide Description Part Number PMT Motion Manager AS7.M100.001 1 Foot USB Cable A-Mini B USB2HABM1FT www.precisionmounts.com V2.0_04/2016 for software 1v304 and higher...
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Description Motion Manager is a distracted driving solution that limits the functionality of mobile computers while the vehicle is moving. Motion Manager helps to prevent distracted driving to: • comply with legislation and corporate safety policies • reduce risk • minimize organization liability •...
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Mounting Manager Hardware Sensor Parts and Layout Rugged Aluminum Case LED Status Indicator Light Mounting Plate with holes (x2) Mini USB Port Dimensions 1.20” x 1.00” x 0.50 excluding mounting plate 2.10” x 1.00” x 0.50 including mounting plate...
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Motion Manager Features Overview Basic function Detects vehicle motion and blanks screen Microcontroller-based peripheral with integrated motion Product Description sensor, USB cable • Operating system: MS Windows XP (SP3), Vista, 7 , 8 System requirements or 10 • USB port Administrator configurable: Data Logging •...
Operation • Once the administrator completes the installation and configurations the operation of Motion Manager requires no user interaction for start • The Motion Manager Sensor Hardware can remain connected to a USB port on the dock at all times or it can be connected when required. •...
• In the Program Files (x86) folder • Create a “PMT” folder and in that folder create a “BWC” folder • Place the exe file in the “BWC” folder • Place a shortcut to the exe file into the Startup folder of the Windows Start menu.
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After the driver has finished loading, restart the computer. This will properly start the PMT Motion Manager Controller. • If your computer doesn’t download the driver automatically, the driver is also provided by PMT in 32 bit and 64 bit or it can be manually downloaded at http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm...
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Installation 3) Sensor Hardware Note: If you have purchased a PMT vehicle dock that has been integrated with Motion Manager then skip this step. • Select a position on the vehicle that will allow the Motion Manager Sensor Hardware to sense motion of the vehicle. Positions where the Motion Manager will sense movement of the operator should be avoided.
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Configuration • Open the System Tray and double click on the PMT icon. • Double clicking the PMT icon will open the status window. Current detected motion Current motion threshold • The status window will show one of the following •...
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Configuration Continued • This will open the PMT Motion Manager Settings window • As a starting point, set values to match those shown above • Note: Communications Port value can be different based on the system that Motion Manager is connected to.
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Configuration Tab Definitions & Settings • Communications: Port • The Motion Manager software is programmed to automatically detect the USB port in use with the Motion Manager Sensor Hardware. User setting is usually not required. • USB serial port can be located using the device manager. It will be the last entry in the Ports (Com &...
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Configuration Tab Definitions & Settings • Detection Parameters: Motion Threshold • The amount of sensor movement that is considered to be vehicle motion. • Higher values require more vehicle motion to trigger the screen shut down. • Detection Parameters: Exp Period •...
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Configuration Tab Definitions & Settings • Actions: On Motion • Sets what happens once motion threshold is exceeded • Options are: • No action • Nothing happens and computer functions are normal • Blank Display • Screen goes blank (black) •...
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• Use this option to display and position a banner that reads • “PMT Motion Manager Active” • The banner will help to inform the user that the Motion Manager is active and is particularly useful when the action is set to Block Input •...
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Status Tab Definitions & Settings • Section 1 shows transmitted data status and the firmware version. • Section 2 shows the active configuration settings • Section 3 shows the actual data being measured by the sensor • Section 4 check box sends measurement data to the log page...
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Log Tab Definitions & Settings • By default this tab shows a running log of actions and status • To add data to the log • Check the “Enable logging of status packets” box on the Status tab • The log automatically starts when the computer starts and is erased when the computer is powered down.
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