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Honeywell Thor VX8 Reference Manual

Honeywell Thor VX8 Reference Manual

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Thor™ VX8
Vehicle-Mount Computer
Microsoft® Windows® Embedded Standard Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® XP® Professional Operating System
Vehicle Mounting Reference Guide
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  • Page 1 Thor™ VX8 Vehicle-Mount Computer Microsoft® Windows® Embedded Standard Operating System Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP® Professional Operating System Vehicle Mounting Reference Guide Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
  • Page 2 Disclaimer Honeywell International Inc. (“HII”) reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice, and the reader should in all cases consult HII to determine whether any such changes have been made. The information in this publication does not represent a commitment on the part of HII.
  • Page 3 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...
  • Page 4 Legend: Chinese – CN; Danish – DK; Dutch – NL; English – US; Finnish – FI; French – FR; German – DE; Greek – GR; Italian – IT; Japanese – JP; Korean – KR; Norwegian – NO; Portuguese – PT; Spanish – ES; Swedish – SE; Turkish – TR. Download from Www.Somanuals.com.
  • Page 5 Vehicle Power Supply Connection Safety Statement Vehicle Power Supply Connection: If the supply connection is made directly to the battery, a ten A 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...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Mounting Dimensions Step 2 – Prepare Thor VX8 Step 3 – Attach Keyboard to Bracket Honeywell Keyboards Other Keyboards 2-10 Step 4 – Attach Thor VX8 and Keyboard Assembly to RAM Base 2-10 Single RAM ball 2-10 Dual RAM balls 2-10...
  • Page 8 802.11 Remote Mount Antenna Components and Mounting Diagram Typical Installation Mounting Instruction WAN Remote Mount Antenna Connect Power Cable Connecting Vehicle Power Specifications for electrical supply How To: Connect Vehicle Electrical Connection 3-10 Connection without Screen Blanking 3-12 Connection with Screen Blanking Box 3-13 Connection with Relay/Mechanical Switch for Screen Blanking 3-14...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    The Thor VX8 Family is a rugged vehicle-mounted computer with a Windows XP, Windows 7 or Windows Embedded Standard operating system. The Thor VX8 includes a power cable but requires a DC/DC power supply. Several RAM mount options are available to mount the Thor VX8 in a vehicle.

  • Page 10: Preparing The Powered Vehicle Mounted Cradle For Use

    Can be easily accessed by a user seated in the driver's seat while the vehicle is not in operation. Quick Start The following list outlines, in a general way, the process to follow when preparing the Thor VX8 powered vehicle mounted cradle for use. Refer to the following sections in this document for more details.

  • Page 11: Maintenance - Vehicle Mounted Devices

    Use a clean soft cloth to wipe any dirt, moisture or grease from the Thor VX8, connectors, cables or the vehicle mounting hardware. Do not use any liquid to clean the Thor VX8, or connectors. Spray or dampen the cleaning cloth with the cleaning liquid.
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  • Page 13: Chapter 2 - Ram Mount Options

    Chapter 2  - RAM Mount Options Several types of mounts are provided for the Thor VX8. For a complete listing of mounting kits and the contents of each kit, please refer to the VX8 and VX9 accessory list. Contact Technical Assistance for more information.

  • Page 14: Install Mounting Brackets

    The following RAM balls are used to mount the Thor VX8: D-sized (2.25”) balls and arms Used to mount the Thor VX8 when a single RAM ball is ordered on the back of the Thor VX8. A D-sized ball is also used on the truck.

  • Page 15: Mounting Dimensions

    Mounting Dimensions Note: Drill and tap holes for 1/4 bolts. Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 16: Ram Clamp Mount

    2.5” (63.5 mm) wide and approximately 2” (50.8 mm) thick. The clamp may be attached to a thicker beam by substituting longer bolts (not included). Be sure to position the RAM clamp mount to allow access to the switches and ports on the bottom of the Thor VX8. Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
  • Page 17 2. Position the upper clamp piece with ball (A) on the beam. Place the bolts (B) through the holes in the upper clamp piece. 3. Position the lower clamp piece (C) below the beam. Align the bolts with the holes in the lower clamp piece. 4.

  • Page 18: Mounting Dimensions

    1. Determine the position for mounting the RAM ball plate. Be sure to position the RAM plate to allow access to the switches and ports on the bottom of the Thor VX8. 2. Attach the RAM ball plate to the vehicle mounting surface using four or six (depending on plate type) 1/4 bolts (or equivalent) fasteners.

  • Page 19: Mounting Dimensions

    The Thor VX8 is delivered with one or two RAM balls installed depending on the configuration ordered. If an integrated keyboard bracket is to be mounted to the rear of the Thor VX8, follow the procedure below. Otherwise, skip to the next step.
  • Page 20 5. Install the 1.5” (C-size) RAM ball on the keyboard bracket using four M5 locking nuts. 6. Install the keyboard bracket and the 2.25” (D-Size) RAM ball (removed previously) onto the back of the Thor VX8. Use three M5x20 screws with three tapered washers.

  • Page 21: Step 3 - Attach Keyboard To Bracket

    If using the optional integrated keyboard mount, attach the keyboard to keyboard mounting plate, using the appropriate screws: For the 95 key keyboard, use four 8-32x5/8 screws and #8 washers For the 60 key keyboard, use four 10-32x5/8 screws and #8 washers Note: 95-key Honeywell keyboard shown. Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 22: Other Keyboards

    1. Use a single D-sized RAM arm to attach the Thor VX8 assembly to the RAM ball on the vehicle. 2. Use a single C-sized RAM arm to attach the keyboard assembly to the C-sized ball on either the Thor VX8 keyboard bracket or a C-sized ball on the vehicle.

  • Page 23: Completed Assembly

    Completed Assembly Samples of completed Thor VX8 bracket assemblies are shown below VX89A021KIT21 including RAM ball base and Honeywell key- VX89A025KIT25 including RAM ball base and generic key- board bracket board bracket 2-11 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
  • Page 24 2-12 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 - Connect Cables

    Removing the Port Lid Before any cables can be attached to the Thor VX8, the port lid must be removed. The port lid is held in place with eight (8) Torx 20 screws. Remove the screws and the port lid and set aside for reinstallation once all accessories are attached.

  • Page 26: 95 Key Rugged Keyboard

    95 key Rugged Keyboard The 95 key keyboard contains an integrated 2 button mouse, shown with adapter cable. 1. To adapter cable 2. To 95-key keyboard cable 3. To VX8 PS/2 keyboard connector (color coded) 4. To VX8 PS/2 mouse connector (color coded) 60 key Rugged Keyboard Shown with adapter cable.
  • Page 27 1. To adapter cable 2. To 60-key keyboard cable 3. To VX8 PS/2 keyboard connector (color coded) 4. To VX8 PS/2 mouse connector (color coded) Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 28: Connect Antenna

    The two bottom connectors are used for the Bluetooth antenna and the remote WAN antenna. Note: Thor VX8’s are equipped with a radio and require an antenna. Some Thor VX8’s may be equipped with a dual antenna option. For these Thor VX8’s, an external antenna must be connected to each antenna connector.

  • Page 29: Remote Antenna Installation Kit

    Many components in the kits are also available individually. The remote antenna bracket is mounted on the top of a forklift, truck or other vehicle and cabled to the Thor VX8 inside the vehicle.

  • Page 30: Components And Mounting Diagram

    Components and Mounting Diagram 1. Nut 2. Washer 3. Washer 4. Base Plate Bracket 5. To Antenna 6. To Thor VX8 Antenna Connector 7. Antenna 8. Right Angle Bracket (not shown) Typical Installation 1. Antenna 2. Mounting Bracket 3. Vehicle Safety Cage 4.

  • Page 31: Mounting Instruction

    The Remote Antenna Installation Kit consists of the WAN antenna and integrated cable. Tools are not included. The remote antenna is mounted on the top of a forklift, truck or other vehicle and cabled to the Thor VX8 inside the vehicle.

  • Page 32: Connect Power Cable

    Connect Power Cable The power supply connector is located on the bottom of the Thor VX8. Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 33: Connecting Vehicle Power

    Complete vehicle cradle mounting and power instruction is contained in the Thor VX8 Cradle Guide. The DC to DC converter is used to power the Thor VX8. The converter must be used with the Thor VX8 regardless of vehicle voltage.

  • Page 34: How To: Connect Vehicle Electrical Connection

    Route the cable from the Thor VX8 to the DC to DC converter and, optionally, the screen blanking box. Cut the cable to length and strip the wire ends. If the screen blanking box is not used, do not strip the green and yellow wires.
  • Page 35 Use wire ties to secure all wiring, providing strain relief for the power supply connections. If the screen blanking box is used for the Thor VX8 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.

  • Page 36: Connection Without Screen Blanking

    Connection 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. White 8. Brown 9. Yellow 10. Green 11. Vehicle mounted computer 12.

  • Page 37: 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. 1. Existing Circuitry on Vehicle 2. Forklift Battery 3. Main Switch 4. 10A slow fuse close to power source 5.

  • Page 38: Connection With Relay/Mechanical Switch For Screen Blanking

    Connection with Relay/Mechanical Switch for 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. White 8. Brown 9. Yellow 10.

  • Page 39: External Ac Power Supply, Optional

    3. Plug cordset into appropriate, grounded, electrical supply receptacle (AC mains). 4. Connect the watertight connector end to the Thor VX8’s Power Connector by aligning the connector pins to the power connector; push down on the watertight connector and twist it to fasten securely.

  • Page 40: Securing Port Lid

    The screws used for the port lid should be alternately tightened to provide proper dust and moist protection (IP65 requirement). There are eight (8) Torx 20 screws securing the port lid. Fasten the cable tube in the vehicle, without putting strain on the tube. Now the Thor VX8 is ready to be mounted in the vehicle. 3-16...

  • Page 41: Chapter 4 - Technical Assistance

    Limited Warranty Honeywell International Inc. ("HII") warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and to conform to HII’s published specifications applicable to the products purchased at the time of shipment. This warranty does not cover any HII product which is (i) improperly installed or used;...
  • Page 42 The duration of the limited warranty for the Thor VX8 internal UPS battery is 1 year. The duration of the limited warranty for the Thor VX8 AC power supply and cables is 1 year. The duration of the limited warranty for the Thor VX8 DC-DC Converter is 1 year.
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