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Table of Contents Set Up A New Kärv Hardware Setup Software Setup Components Top View Bottom View Indicators and Buttons Tapping the Touchscreen with a Stylus LED Indicators Power LED UPS Mode LED Hard Drive LED Keyboard LEDs CAPS LED (60 key keyboard) Secondary Keys LED (60 key keyboard) Connecting Cables to the Kärv Removing the Port Lid...
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Table of Contents Calibrate Touchscreen Cleaning the Touchscreen and Scanner Aperture Apply the Touchscreen Protective Film Setup Terminal Emulation Parameters Regulatory Notices and Safety Information Class A Digital Device RF Safety Notice Lithium Battery Safety Statement Vehicle Power Supply Connection Safety Statement Revision History Index E-EQ-VX8OGWW-G [ ii ] Kärv User Guide...
Set Up A New Kärv The Kärv is also known as the VX8. Note: LXE recommends that installation or removal of accessories be performed on a clean, well-lit surface. When necessary, protect the work surface, the Kärv, and components from electrostatic discharge.
Components Components Top View Kärv Components, Top The service lid has been removed to show components. Position Function USB 2.0 Hard drive Compact Flash slot, optional (behind HD cable) Battery/UPS Mini PCI slot PC Card slot (option) E-EQ-VX8OGWW-G [ 2 ] Kärv User Guide...
Bottom View Bottom View Kärv Components, Bottom Position Function Power supply (12V DC 50W) Mic. in Audio out COM2 RS232 +12V COM1 RS232 +5V VGA (external monitor) Multipurpose Connection (provides USB, COM4 with optional +12V on pin 9 or both with optional cable) RJ-45 Ethernet 10/100 (LAN) 2x USB 2.0 PS/2 Mouse...
Indicators and Buttons Indicators and Buttons On/Off Button Screen Brightness 1. Power LED 2. UPS Mode 3. Hard Drive 4. Light Sensor Kärv Components, Front E-EQ-VX8OGWW-G [ 4 ] Kärv User Guide...
Tapping the Touchscreen with a Stylus Tapping the Touchscreen with a Stylus Note: Always use the point of the stylus for tapping or making strokes on the touchscreen. Never use an actual pen, pencil, or sharp/abrasive object to write on the touchscreen. Hold the stylus as if it were a pen or pencil.
LED Indicators LED Indicators Power LED The Power LED is incorporated into the power button. Function Power LED Off and not powered Off (no light) Off but powered Green flash very slow Operating normally Green Suspend Green flashing slow Black-out Screen Green flashing fast Over voltage shutdown...
Keyboard LEDs Keyboard LEDs The Kärv with 60 key keyboard has two keyboard LEDs located above the Enter key and between the alpha keypad and the numerical keypad. The Kärv with 95 key keyboard does not use LED indicators. Instead the backlight color of the CapsLock and NumLock keys are used to indicate the status.
The Kärv has PS/2 connectors for the keyboard and mouse. Keyboard and Mouse Connectors Connect the adapter cable to the PS/2 connectors on the Kärv. Connect the LXE keyboard to the adapter cable. E-EQ-VX8OGWW-G [ 8 ] Kärv User Guide...
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Connect Keyboard 95 key with Integrated Pointing Device 60 key The LXE VMT Keyboards with Cable E-EQ-VX8OGWW-G [ 9 ] Kärv User Guide...
Connect USB Devices Connect USB Devices The Kärv provides the following Type A ports: internal USB port, accessible when the service lid is removed two external USB ports (see below) a USB port via a dongle cable attached to the multipurpose port.
Connect Serial Barcode Scanner Connect Serial Barcode Scanner Refer to the documentation received with the barcode scanner for complete instructions. Read all warnings and caution labels. Pin 9 of COM1 provides +5V. Do not connect a serial barcode scanner to COM2 or COM4 as this may dam- age the scanner, the Kärv or both.
External AC Power Supply, Optional External AC Power Supply, Optional Optional AC Power Supply 1. Turn the Kärv off. 2. Connect the appropriate detachable cordset to the external power supply. 3. Plug cordset into appropriate, grounded, electrical supply receptacle (AC mains). 4.
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Connecting Vehicle Power Specifications for electrical supply Always observe input voltage range specified on the DC to DC power supply and the optional screen Input Voltage blanking box. 12 VDC ± 10%: models VX89301PWRSPLY, VX89A302PSDC48V, VX89303PWPSPLY Output Voltage 13.2 VDC ± 10%: models VX89305PWRSPLY, VX89306PWRSPLY 50 W: models VX89301PWRSPLY, VX89302PSDC48V, VX89303PWPSPLY Power 75 W: models VX89305PWRSPLY, VX89306PWRSPLY...
How To: Connect Vehicle Electrical Connection How To: Connect Vehicle Electrical Connection Please review the proper wiring schematic illustration, later in this section, before beginning power cable install. The computer must be powered off. Begin by connecting the power cable to the Kärv. Work from this connection with the last connection being to the vehicle’s power source.
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How To: Connect Vehicle Electrical Connection Use wire ties to secure all wiring, providing strain relief for the power supply connections. If the screen blanking box is used for the Kärv installation, attach the stripped wire ends to the box. Refer to the applicable following diagram and the label on the screen blanking box for proper wiring connection.
Connection without Screen Blanking Connection without Screen Blanking Power Cable Routing without Screen Blanking 1. Existing circuitry on vehicle 2. Forklift Battery 3. Main Switch 4. 10A slow fuse close to power source 5. Power input 6. Isolated DC power output 7.
Connection with Screen Blanking Box Connection with Screen Blanking Box It is assumed that the motion sensing circuitry in the illustration below is powered by internal vehicle circuitry. Power Cable Routing with Screen Blanking Box 1. Existing Circuitry on Vehicle 2.
Connection with Relay/Mechanical Switch for Screen Blanking Connection with Relay/Mechanical Switch for Screen Blanking Power Cable Routing with Screen Blanking Switch/Relay 1. Existing Circuitry on Vehicle 2. Forklift Battery 3. Main Switch 4. 10A slow fuse close to power source 5.
Connect Multipurpose Cable Connect Multipurpose Cable There are three optional dongle cables for use with the multipurpose port. 1. D15 Connector (to Kärv) 2. D9 Serial Connector (COM4) 3. USB Connector These cables provide: A USB type A plug A COM4 serial port connector Both a USB Type A port and a COM4 serial port Pin 9 of COM4 provides +12V.
Securing Port Lid Connect Multipurpose Cable 1. Seat the cable connector firmly over the pins and turn the thumbscrews in a clockwise direction. Do not overtighten. 2. If a USB port is present, plug the desired device, such as a USB mouse or storage device, into the USB port. Refer to the Windows help system and the documentation for your USB device for more information. USB devices may be installed, removed or swapped without turning off the Kärv.
Kärv Configuration Options Kärv Configuration Options Many configuration options are available via the Microsoft Windows Control panel. Refer to the Kärv Reference Guide or For Help and Support on the Start menu for configuration details. Date and Time Use the Windows interface to set date, time and time zone. Tap the time displayed in the task bar or tap: Start | Control Panel | Clock, Language and Region | Date and Time (Category view) Start | Control Panel | Date and Time (Classic view) Start | Control Panel | Date and Time (Classic view)
Restart/Shutdown Restart/Shutdown Use the Windows interface to restart or shut down the Kärv. Start | Shut down right arrow list menu | Restart Start | Shut down Start | Shut down | Restart Start | Shut down | Shut down Soft Keyboard The optional soft keyboard can be enabled and configured from the keyboard control panel in the MountFocus software. Tap Start | Programs | MountFocus POS | Keyboard Control Panel Calibrate Touchscreen To calibrate the touchscreen, access the touchscreen software.
(802.11x), make sure your mobile client is communicating with the Access Point. 2. From Start | Program, run LXE RFTerm or tap the RFTerm icon on the desktop. 3. Select Session | Configure from the application menu and select the "host type" that you require. This will depend on the type of host system that you are going to connect to;...
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. NOTICE Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by LXE, Inc., may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. Industry Canada This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
RF Safety Notice Republic of Singapore - LXE Dealer License Number DA103458 complies with IDA Standards. RF Safety Notice This device is intended to transmit RF energy. For protection against RF exposure to humans and in accordance with FCC rules and Industry Canada rules, this transmitter should be installed such that a minimum separation distance of at least 20 cm (7.8 in.) is maintained between the antenna and the general population.
Lithium Battery Safety Statement Lithium Battery Safety Statement Caution: Lithium battery inside. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with same or equivalent type recommended by battery manufacturer. (US) Attention: Contient une pile de lithium. Risque d’explosion dans le cas où la pile ne serait pas correctement remplacée. Remplacer uniquement avec une pile semblable ou equivalente au type de pile recommandé...
Vehicle Power Supply Connection Safety Statement Vehicle Power Supply Connection Safety Statement Vehicle Power Supply Connection: If the supply connection is made directly to the battery, a 10A slow-blow fuse should be installed in the positive lead within 5 inches (12.7 cm.) of the battery positive (+) terminal. (US) Raccordement de l’alimentation du véhicule Si l’alimentation est raccordée directement à...
Revision History Revision History Revision / Date Location / Change Entire guide / Added Windows 7 Professional operating system instruction as needed. Added G / Jul 2011 Singapore Dealer segment to Regulatory Notices. 1. Title / Changed title to Kärv User Guide. F / Apr 2011 2.
Index port lid, removing port lid, securing Power key AC Power Supply Power Management Apply the Touchscreen Protective Film Protective film for touchscreen barcode scanner Restart Revision History RF Safety Notice Calibrate Class A Digital Device Components Set Up A New Device Configuration Options Setup Terminal Emulation Parameters Connect Bluetooth Devices...
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