Global Services and Support Warranty Information To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com and click Service & Support > Warranty.
This manual is for the person who is responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining the CV60. This manual provides you with information about the features of the CV60, and how to install, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot it. CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows XP/XPE User’s Manual...
Before You Begin Before you work with the CV60, you should be familiar with your network and general networking terms, such as IP address. Related Documents The Intermec web site at www.intermec.com contains our documents (as PDF files) that you can download for free.
Using the CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer Use this chapter to familiarize yourself with the CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer. In this chapter, you will find these sections: • Introducing the CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer • Connecting the CV60 to Power • Understanding the Status Lights •...
Chapter 1 — Using the CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer Introducing the CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer The CV60 is a rugged Vehicle Mount computer designed for real-time data collection applications in warehousing, distribution, work-in-process, time and attendance, and stationary applications. The CV60 is highly configurable and can be used with either Microsoft Windows CE.NET or Microsoft...
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Chapter 1 — Using the CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer • Optional 802.11 b/g or a/b/g radio • Bluetooth radio • 256 MB SDRAM with 512KB flash memory ® • Intel P-III Ultra Low Power 800MHz embedded processor COM 2 Headphone jack...
“Accessories for the CV60” on page Using the Touch Screen The CV60 has a 12.1 inch color SVGA touch screen display. The touch screen has an optional heater to reduce condensation on the external surface of the display when moving between sub- freezing temperatures and normal temperatures.
Chapter 1 — Using the CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer Navigating and Using the Touch Screen You can use the stylus accessory to navigate the touch screen. The next table describes how to use the touch screen on the CV60. Touch Screen Navigation Action...
Intermec Settings. Go to Device Settings > Backlight. Mounting the CV60 To properly mount the CV60 to a desktop or vehicle, you must order a RAM Mount kit. Note: Intermec rugged testing for shock and vibration on a mobile application has been conducted with the RAM Mount Company vehicle accessory kits which are listed in the Price Guide.
For the CV60 to operate, you must provide power to the CV60 through a DC/DC power supply or an AC/DC power supply. You must have a power supply connected to the CV60 for it to operate. Use the AC power supply and power cord when you are using the CV60 with a desk mounting kit.
Attaching the CV60 to Power Using an AC Power Supply Understanding the Status Lights The status lights on the CV60 turn on to indicate the status of the network connection, a successful decode of a bar code, or a user-defined function.
Chapter 1 — Using the CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer Use the table below to understand the different colors of the status lights. Understanding the CV60 Status Lights Light Name Color Description Good read light Green This light comes on when the CV60 successfully decodes a bar code with an attached scanner.
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Chapter 1 — Using the CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer Antenna Attaching an External Antenna CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows XP/XPE User’s Manual...
COM2) connectors on the CV60 if you order the appropriate RS-232 cable. Contact your local Intermec representative for more information. You can also attach Bluetooth scanners to the CV60. For more information, see “Configuring the CV60 to Communicate With a Wireless Scanner” on page...
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Chapter 1 — Using the CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer 3 On the CV60, go to Start > Control Panel > Intermec Settings. 4 Go to Data Collection > Tethered Scanner (COM1) or (COM2). 5 Make sure Enable scanner port is checked.
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Chapter 1 — Using the CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer scanner port settings to match the scanner after Intermec Settings refreshes. 7 Select File > Save Settings, then File > Exit to close Intermec Settings. 8 Depending on the scanner you are attaching, you may hear a series of beeps and the Good Read light may flash.
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Understanding Windows XP/ This chapter introduces the Microsoft Windows operating system. In this Chapter you will find these sections: • Understanding Windows XP/XPE • Using Microsoft Internet Explorer CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows XP/XPE User’s Manual...
Learning to use the CV60 is easy. This section describes the basic concepts of using and customizing your CV60 Computer. Using the Desktop Screen When you turn on your CV60 for the first time each day, you see the Desktop Screen. CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows XP/XPE User’s Manual...
To access programs • Tap Start > Programs and then the program name. The following is a partial list of programs that are on your CV60, in the order they appear in the Start menu. • Internet Explorer •...
Using Internet Explorer You can use Internet explorer to run web-based applications and view pages downloaded to the CV60. You can also connect to the internet through an ISP or a network connection. You can make connections using a modem, a wireless network, or Ethernet.
Configuring the CV60 Use this chapter to understand how to configure the CV60 to communicate in your network. In this chapter, you will find these sections: • Configuring CV60 Parameters • Setting Up Serial Communications • Setting Up Ethernet Communications •...
Settings that allows you to set all of the operating parameters in one place. Configuring the CV60 Using Intermec Settings Use Intermec Settings to configure the CV60 and to view system information. You access Intermec Settings from the Control Panel.
SmartSystems. For information on how to use the SmartSystems server, see the online manual. Setting Up Serial Communications The CV60 has a serial port to transfer data to and from another device via RS-232 communications. To use serial communications with your CV60 •...
• Primary and secondary DNS servers • Primary and secondary WINS servers 4 Make sure your CV60 is talking to the network and that the network can see your CV60. Note: The easiest way to configure the network parameters on the CV60 is to use Intermec Settings.
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To turn the Bluetooth radio on 1 Select Start > Control Panel > Intermec Settings. 2 Go to Communications > Bluetooth > Power. 3 Tap On. Intermec Settings prompts you to save settings. 4 Tap Yes. 5 Save and exit Intermec Settings.
To connect to the wireless scanner using the association label 1 Using your wireless scanner, scan the Bluetooth association label on the side of the CV60. 2 The CV60 prompts you to enter the passcode for your scanner. The default passcode for Intermec Bluetooth scanners is 0000 3 Tap Finish.
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Chapter 3 — Configuring the CV60 2 Select Start > My Computer > Program Files > Intermec > Bluetooth Scanner Wizard. 3 Double-tap BluetoothScannerWizard icon. The Bluetooth Scanner Wizard appears. 4 Tap Add Scanner. The wizard advances to the next screen.
• make sure Bluetooth power is on. For help, “Setting Up Bluetooth Communications” on page • select the current wireless printer on the CV60. For help, see “Selecting the Current Wireless Printer on the CV60” on page Using the Wireless Printing Applet to Select a Printer The Wireless Printing applet is available from Start >...
3 Type the address of the printer in the Enter Device Address text box and then tap OK.The keyword -unknown- appears in the Device Name field in the Current Wireless Printer box. CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows XP/XPE User’s Manual...
Chapter 3 — Configuring the CV60 4 The name of the printer is not sent to the CV60 when you manually enter the printer address. To choose the printer from a list of previously discovered devices 1 Make sure that you have already performed a Bluetooth device discovery.
3 Configure security. For help see, “Configuring Security on the CV60” on page 4 Make sure that the CV60 is talking to the network and that the network can see the CV60. The easiest way to configure the network parameters on the CV60 is to use Intermec Settings.
3 Configure security. For help see, “Configuring Security on the CV60” on page 4 Make sure that the CV60 is talking to the network and that the network can see the CV60. Configuring Security on the CV60 The CV60 provides three types of security for your wireless network: •...
• Infrastructure networks get you onto your corporate network and the internet. The CV60 establishes a wireless connection to an access point, which links you to the rest of the network. When you connect to a network using an access point, you are using the 802.11 infrastructure mode.
• an access point with an 802.11 b/g or a/b/g radio that supports WPA. • a CV60 with the 802.11 b/g or a/b/g radio and the 802.1x/ WPA security option. The CV60 also supports Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) if you are using Funk security.
• Cisco access points. LEAP security is not supported with Microsoft security. Using Static WEP Security The CV60 uses the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) protocol to add security to your wireless network based on the 802.11 standard. To use WEP security, you need: •...
Profile_1. To select a profile for Funk Security 1 Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Intermec Settings. 2 Select Communications > 802.11 Radio > Funk Security. 3 Select Active Profile, choose a profile from the list, and save your settings.
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7 Save your settings. Configuring WPA Security With Funk Security Use these procedures to set WPA802.1x, WPA2-802.1x, WPA- PSK, or WPA2-PSK security on your CV60 with Funk security. To configure WPA-802x1x or WPA2-802.1x with Funk security 1 Open Intermec Settings.
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Select User name and type your user name. c Select User Password and type a user password. d For Validate Server Certificate, choose Yes. Note: You must have the date on the CV60 set correctly when you enable Validate Server Certificate. If you choose TLS:...
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Chapter 3 — Configuring the CV60 a Load a user and root certificate on your CV60. For help, see cross reference. b For Validate Server Certificate, choose Yes. You must enter a User Name and Subject Name. You can also enter a Server Common Name if you want to increase your level of security.
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Select User Password and type a user password. d For Validate Server Certificate, choose Enabled. If you choose TLS: a Load a user and root certificate on your CV60. For help, “Loading a Certificate” on page b For Validate Server Certificate, choose Yes.
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64-bit WEP or a 13-byte value for 128-bit WEP. Hex keys must be preceded by 0x and contain 5 or 13 hex pairs. 8 For Transmit key, choose the key you want to use for transmitting data. CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows XP/XPE User’s Manual...
• If you have multiple certificates to install, you can use the Import Root Certificates and Import User Certificates functions. Note: For certificates to be valid, the CV60 must be set to the correct date and time. To load certificates if you are using Active Directory...
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7 Tap OK to close the Enrollment Tool message box. 8 Configure your CV60 for WEP, WPA, or WPA2 security. To load certificates if you are using a third-party CA 1 From Intermec Settings, select Communications > 802.11 Radio >...
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The Import Root Certificates and the Import User Certificates settings are changed from True to False. 8 Configure your CV60 for WEP, WPA, or WPA2 security. To load a certificate using the Odyssey Client Manager 1 Create a \Temp\Root folder on the CV60.
Select a certificate from the Trust Root Certification Authorities tab. Disabling Security If you choose not to use security with your wireless network, you can disable it on the CV60. Intermec recommends that you always set security in your network. To disable security 1 Open Intermec Settings.
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Chapter 3 — Configuring the CV60 7 Save and exit Intermec Settings. CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows XP/XPE User’s Manual...
Applications Use this chapter to understand the guidelines for developing applications and converting existing Trakker Antares applications for use on the CV60. You will also find information on installing applications and automatically launching them. This chapter contains these sections: • Developing Applications for the CV60 •...
Developing a New Application Use the Intermec resource kits to develop new applications to run on the CV60. The Intermec Resource kits are a library of C++ and .NET components grouped by functionality that you can used to create applications for the CV60. The resource kits are...
Developing a Web-Based Application You can develop web-based data collection applications for use on the CV60. For help, see any HTML source book. The CV60 contains Internet Explorer for you to use. Microsoft Internet Explorer is available from the Start menu and provides all of the common elements you expect to find.
CV60. To install an application using an external USB device 1 Connect a USB device to one of the USB ports on the CV60. A pop-up screen appears. 2 Click on Open to view files using Windows Explorer. The contents of the USB device are shown.
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Chapter 4 — Developing and Installing Applications To map to a network drive 1 On your CV60 desktop, select Start > My Computer. The My Computer screen appears 2 Select Tools > Map Network Drive. The Map Network Drive screen appears.
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Chapter 4 — Developing and Installing Applications 5 Tap on Finish to map the network drive. Go to the desired folder, there you will be able to transfer files and install applications. CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows XP/XPE User’s Manual...
Upgrading, Troubleshooting, and Cleaning the CV60 If you encounter any problems while using the CV60, look in this chapter to find the possible solution. You will also find information on routine maintenance. This chapter contains these sections: • Upgrading the CV60 •...
RoHS compliant, you should only use Intermec recommended hard drives. To install a new hard drive 1 Turn off the CV60 by tapping Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. 2 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the ten screws securing the back cover.
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IDE cable from the hard drive. 6 On the new hard drive, set the jumper settings to “Master”. Refer to the CV60 Hard Drive Replacement Guide (P/N 962- 054-006A) for more information. CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows XP/XPE User’s Manual...
7 Attach the IDE cable to the hard drive and secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket with the four screws that were removed in Step 5. 8 Attach the IDE cable to the CV60 and attach the cable cover that you removed in Step 4. 9 Close the CV60.
Chapter 5 — Upgrading, Troubleshooting, and Cleaning the CV60 Installing a PC Card The CV60 has a 68-pin PC Card (PCMCIA) card/slot drive that can accommodate both Type-I and Type II devices. To access the card/drive slots on the CV60, you must remove the radome cover.
Chapter 5 — Upgrading, Troubleshooting, and Cleaning the CV60 Troubleshooting the CV60 If you send the CV60 in for service, it is your responsibility to save the computer data and configuration. Intermec is responsible only for ensuring that the hardware matches the original configuration when repairing or replacing the computer.
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Solution The CV60 indicates that it is not Make sure that: authenticated. • the CV60 IP address, host IP address, subnet mask, and default router are properly configured for your network. • the Username and Password parameters on the CV60 match the username and password on the authentication server.
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The CV60 is not communicating with Try these possible solutions in order: the access point. • The CV60 is not connected to the access point. Make sure the access point is turned on and operating. You may also be using the CV60 out of range of an access point.
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Chapter 5 — Upgrading, Troubleshooting, and Cleaning the CV60 Problems While Scanning Bar Codes Problem Solution You cannot see a red beam of light There are three possible problems: from the connected scanner when you • You have not enabled the scanner. Check to see if press the Scan button and aim the your scanner is enabled through Intermec Settings.
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Chapter 5 — Upgrading, Troubleshooting, and Cleaning the CV60 Problems While Scanning Bar Codes (continued) Problem Solution You scan a valid bar code label to enter The computer may have decoded the bar code label in a data for your application. The data symbology other than the label’s actual symbology.
• If you are not using TE, know the language your custom application was written in and the tools you used to create it You can find most of the information listed above in Intermec Settings. Consult your application developer for information on your custom application.
• Look at the label on the bottom of the CV60. Cleaning the CV60 Screen To keep the CV60 in good working order, you may need to clean the screen whenever necessary depending on the environment in which you use the computer. To clean the CV60, use a solution of ammonia and water.
Specifications Use this section to locate technical information about the CV60 and its available options and accessories. CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows XP/XPE User’s Manual...
Extreme operating -30° to 50°C (-22° to 122°F) - Solid state temperature: HDD (with heated display option) Storage temperature: 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F) Humidity: 5 to 95% RH non-condensing CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows XP/XPE User’s Manual...
CV60. To order accessories, contact your local Intermec sales representative. AC Power Supply (P/N 203-787-001) Use this power supply to supply AC power to the CV60. The AC power supply comes with a North American power cord. You need to purchase a country-specific power cord for your local power source.
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Appendix A — Specifications CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows XP/XPE User’s Manual...
Index CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows XP/XPE User’s Manual...
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COM port descriptions, overview, configuration number, location, association label, configuring wireless configuring scanner, Bluetooth attaching power, wireless scanners, authentication Ethernet communications, server, defined, LEAP security, Avalanche (Wavelink) Microsoft security, installing applications, operating parameters, CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows XP/XPE User’s Manual...
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USB ports, hardware specifications, power button description, headphone jack description, Ready-to-Work indicator, humidity specifications, specifications, CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows XP/XPE User’s Manual...
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CV60, troubleshooting, overview, 4–5 using, LEAP security parameters configuring, configuring using Intermec Settings, overview, configuring using SmartSystems LED lights Foundation, description, parameters, configuring operating, CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows XP/XPE User’s Manual...
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802.11 settings, Bluetooth, configuring bands, SmartSystems Foundation overview, configuring parameters, Ready-to-Work light SmartSystems Server, installing description, applications, states, specifications remotely configuring using SmartSystems hardware, Foundation, humidity, physical dimensions, CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows XP/XPE User’s Manual...
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CV60, WPA2-PSK security understanding Windows XP/XPE, configuring with Funk security, upgrading WPA-802.1x security hard drive, configuring with Funk security, memory, WPA-PSK security USB port descriptions, configuring with Funk security, CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows XP/XPE User’s Manual...
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