Vehicle-mount computer, microsoft windows embedded standard operating system (50 pages)
Summary of Contents for Honeywell Thor VM3
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Thor™ VM3 Vehicle-Mount Computer ® ® with Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7 ® ® with Microsoft Windows 7 Professional User’s Guide...
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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.
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Initial Configuration ..................2-12 Subsequent Use ....................2-12 Bluetooth Indicators ..................2-13 Bluetooth Bar Code Reader Setup ..............2-13 Thor VM3 with Label .................. 2-14 Thor VM3 without Label ................2-14 Bluetooth Beep and LED Indications ............2-15 Bluetooth Printer Setup................2-15 Easy Pairing and Auto-Reconnect ..............
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Accessing the BIOS Setup ..................2-25 Boot Order ........................2-25 Exiting BIOS Setup ...................... 2-25 Thor VM3 Recovery DVD ....................2-25 Windows Embedded Standard 7 and Windows 7 Professional:......2-26 Using Configuration Cloning Utility GUI............... 2-26 Chapter 3 - Wireless Network Connections Network Connections Control Panel..................
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Exporting a User Certificate................... 3-36 Install a User Certificate....................3-37 Manually Initiate Certificate Installation ..............3-38 OneClick Internet....................... 3-39 Preparing for Initial Use on the Thor VM3 ..............3-39 Install SIM Card ..................... 3-39 Load Firmware....................... 3-39 Activation ....................... 3-39 Using OneClick Internet....................
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Integrated Keypad ....................... 4-1 External 21-Key Keyboard....................4-2 External 95-Key Keyboard....................4-2 Chapter 5 - Specifications and Reference Material Technical Specifications ...................... 5-1 Thor VM3 ........................5-1 Smart Dock ........................5-2 Enhanced Smart Dock....................5-2 Dimensions.......................... 5-3 Thor VM3 ........................5-3 Smart Dock ........................
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USB Client Connector..................5-6 USB Connector2......................5-7 USB Y Cable......................5-8 D15 Male Connector ..................5-8 USB Host Connector..................5-8 USB Host Connector..................5-8 CANbus / Audio Connector.................... 5-9 Headset Adapter Cable ................... 5-9 D15 Female Connector..................5-9 Quick Connect Headset Connector ..............5-9 CANbus Y Cable....................
The radiated output power of the Honeywell Thor VM3 is below the Industry Canada (IC) radio frequency exposure limits. The Honeywell Thor VM3 should be used in such a manner such that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
Safety requirements restrict the temperature at which the Li-Ion UPS battery can be charged. Charging is disabled if the ambi- ent temperature is outside of the 0ºC to 35ºC safe charging range. In order to maintain UPS charge the Thor VM3 should have power applied while the unit is within the safe charging range for at least an hour each day.
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The Netherlands Honeywell shall not be liable for use of our product with equipment (i.e., power supplies, personal computers, etc.) that is not CE marked and does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive. WWAN is not available in Singapore.
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 Quick Mount Smart 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 dock provides: • A mount for the Thor VM3 computer. The dock attaches to a vehicle via a RAM or U-bracket mount or to a RAM table stand for use in an office environment.
• Strain relief cable mounts. • Mobility of the Thor VM3, 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. External antenna connectors may be present on the back of the Thor VM3. The connectors may include: •...
Screen Control (page 2-20) panel for the current display brightness level. Screen Blanking The Thor VM3 can be configured to blank (blackout) the display while the vehicle is in motion. Refer to the Screen Control (page 2-20) panel for information.
Power Up If a USB drive, such as a thumb drive is attached to the Thor VM3, the device attempts to boot from the USB drive and cannot. Please remove the USB drive and power up the Thor VM3 again.
Rebooting the Thor VM3 If a USB drive, such as a thumb drive is attached to the Thor VM3, the device attempts to boot from the USB drive: • If the USB drive contains a bootable sector, the Thor VM3 boots from the USB drive.
There may be slight delays while the wireless client connects to the network, authoriza- as it is rebooted. tion for voice-enabled applications complete, and Bluetooth relationships establish or re- establish. When an application begins, the Thor VM3 is ready for use. 2 - 8...
CompactFlash (CF) Slot The CF ATA slot is not hot swappable. The Thor VM3 must be powered down to insert or remove an ATA card. Since the operating system is stored on the CF ATA card, the Thor VM3 cannot operate without the ATA card.
If DC power is not available – for example, in an office environment – an optional external Universal Input Power Supply can be used to convert AC wall power to an appropriate DC level. AC to DC power input for the Thor VM3 is delivered to the Quick Mount Smart Dock via an optional external power supply and adapter cable.
A discharged UPS battery cannot protect against data loss in the event vehicle power is interrupted. Charging Timeout • A fully discharged UPS battery normally recharges in less than 4 hours when the Thor VM3 is in a powered dock and within the safe charging temperature range.
Power the Thor VM3 off before attaching a cable to any port (serial, USB, Audio/CAN, etc.). The external I/O connectors for the Thor VM3 are located on the right side of the Quick Mount Smart Dock (when viewed from the back).
Smart Dock Enhanced Smart Doc Screen Blanking The screen blanking signal can be provided either by a Honeywell Screen Blanking Box or a user supplied switch or relay. See Screen Blanking (page 1-38) for information on connecting screen blanking accessories.
The Thor VM3 internal power supply can accept DC input voltages in the range of 10 to 60 Volts Power Supply Connector (page 5-5) for connector pinout detail.
Remove the rubber cap, if present, from the antenna connector before connecting an external antenna. Internal 802.11 Antenna If the internal 802.11 antenna option is ordered, antennas are mounted inside the Thor VM3. The internal antennas are not user accessible. Vehicle Remote Antenna The external antennas can be remotely mounted on the vehicle.
Enter The Thor VM3 uses an optional rugged QWERTY 95 key keyboard, designed for ease of use with the Windows CE operat- ing system. The USB keyboard connects directly to the D9 USB connector on the Thor VM3 Quick Mount Smart Dock.
Off. Since the keyboard is a USB device, by default the external keyboard backlight is turned off when the Thor VM3 enters Standby/Sleep. This behavior can be changed by enabling USB power in Standby/Sleep on the...
LED Behavior System State • Off External power not present Green blinking slowly CPU temperature less than -20ºC, Heater warming CPU for 30 sec. External power present (1/2 sec. on, 1 1/2 sec. off) Green blinking slowly CPU temperature less than -20ºC, Need to move unit to warmer environment External power not present (1/2 sec.
Connection LEDs WWAN LED Wi-Fi LED Bluetooth LED WWAN LED LED Behavior Status Solid Green Indicates a WWAN connection to a network Indicates no WWAN connection Wi-Fi LED LED Behavior Status Solid Green Indicates a connection with an IP address to an Access Point Indicates no connection to an Access Point Bluetooth LED LED Behavior...
(page 6-1) for availability. Note: If the touch screen is disabled or looses calibration on a Thor VM3, you must use a USB mouse or keyboard attached to the Thor VM3 to access the control panel to re-enable or recalibrate the touch screen unless a programmable key has been assigned to that function.
If the cable is removed, screen blanking is disabled and the display remains on. Display Backlight Control The display brightness on a Thor VM3 equipped with an outdoor display can be configured to automatically adjust depend- ing on the ambient light level via Screen Control (page 2-20).
Vehicle Mounting and Accessory Installation Introduction The Thor VM3 is designed to be mounted to a Quick Mount Smart Dock in a vehicle with either a RAM mount system. A power cable is provided with the Thor VM3 dock. Optional communication cables are available.
1. Locate the notch on the upper rear of the Thor VM3. 2. Slide this notch over the top lip of the dock. Slide the Thor VM3 from side to side on the dock to make sure it fully engages on the lip of the dock.
• When the Thor VM3 is not installed in the dock, use the I/O Pin Cover to protect the pins on the dock as shown. • When a Thor VM3 is installed in the dock, the I/O Pin Cover can be placed out of the way behind the dock.
In addition to the kits below, individual RAM mounting components are also available. Each mounting kit contains: RAM Ball (Size D) for back of Thor VM3 Quick Mount Smart Dock with hardware (screws and washers) to attach RAM ball to dock...
Equipment Needed: Sockets, screwdriver and a Torque wrench capable of measuring to 50 inch pounds (5.64±.56 N/m). Note: Torquing tool is not supplied by Honeywell. Tools needed to attach the RAM Clamp Mount to the vehicle are not supplied by Honeywell.
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 VM3. Bolts...
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 VM3. 2. Attach the RAM ball plate to the vehicle mounting surface using four 1/4 bolts (not included) or equivalent fasten- ers.
Step 2 – Attach RAM Mount Ball to the Thor VM3 Quick Mount Smart Dock 1. Turn the Thor VM3 off before attaching the RAM mount ball. 2. Place the Thor VM3 face down on a stable surface. Step 3 – Attach Thor VM3 Assembly to RAM Mount 1.
Use the strain relief clamps to secure audio, power, and I/O cables attached to the Thor VM3 dock. 1. Determine the proper strain relief cable clamp. There are three sizes of cable clamps on the Thor VM3 which should be matched to the cable to be secured. For example, the largest clamp (on the left when viewing the back of the Thor VM3) is designed to secure the power cable.
Thor VX8 or Thor VX9. • Screen Blanking (see page 1-38) - Optional connection to blank the Thor VM3 display while the vehicle is in motion. • External AC/DC Power Supply (see page 1-41) - For use when DC power is not available to power the Thor VM3, such as in an office environment.
The Green ground input is used for electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. Vehicle 10-60VDC Direct Power Connection 1. The Thor VM3 must not be mounted in the Quick Mount Smart Dock. The power switch on the dock must be turned Off. The power cable must be UNPLUGGED from the dock.
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7. Connect the watertight connector end of the power cable to the Thor VM3 Quick Mount Smart Dock power connector by aligning the connector pins to the power connector; push down on the watertight connector and twist it to fasten securely.
Ignition Control Wiring Diagram Existing Circuitry On Vehicle Quick Mount Smart Dock Battery Main Switch Ignition Cable for optional COM1 or COM2 screen blanking Connector connection Fuse - See Warning statement below Red/White (if present) Black/White (if present) Circular Power Black Connector Green...
Auto-On Control Wiring Diagram Existing Circuitry On Vehicle Quick Mount Smart Dock Battery Main Switch Cable for optional COM1 or COM2 screen blanking Connector connection Fuse - See Warning statement below Red/White (if present) Black/White (if present) Circular Power Black Connector Green Blue...
20A fast blow fuse. Note: For North America, a UL Listed fuse is to be used 60-144 VDC Vehicles (50-150 VDC Power Supply, Screws on Side of Lid) This option requires DC/DC external power supply Honeywell Part no. 9000313PWRSPLY. 1 - 29...
(page 1-32), before beginning power cable install. 2. The Thor VM3 must not be mounted in the Quick Mount Smart Dock. The power switch on the dock must be turned Off. The power cable must be UNPLUGGED from the dock.
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17. Connect the watertight connector end of the power cable to the Thor VM3 Quick Mount Smart Dock power connector by aligning the connector pins to the power connector; push down on the watertight connector and twist it to fasten securely.Flip the power switch on the back of the dock to On.
Wiring Diagram Existing Circuitry on Vehicle Quick Mount Smart Dock Forklift Battery Main Switch User supplied serial cable for optional COM1 or COM2 screen blanking Connector connection, on Dock Fuse - See see below Warning statement below See Caution statement Red/White (if present) below Black/White (if present)
(page 1-35) for additional wire color-coding specifics. The Thor VM3 DC input wires (Red, Red/White DC+ and Black, Black/White DC-) and the Blue ignition input wire are galvanically isolated. The Green ground input is used for electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection.
(page 1-32), before beginning power cable install. 2. The Thor VM3 must not be mounted in the Quick Mount Smart Dock. The power switch on the dock must be turned Off. The power cable must be UNPLUGGED from the dock.
(page 3-4) on the back of the Thor VM3 dock. 21. Press the Power Button (page 3-4) on the front of the Thor VM3 to turn on the Thor VM3. Note: Ignition control is not available for trucks over 60VDC. Wiring Diagram...
VX6 / VX7 Adapter Cable An adapter cable is available to attach the Thor VM3 to a vehicle previously equipped with a VX6/VX7 DC power cable. The adapter cable has a 5-pin connector to match with the VX6/VX7 power supply cable on one end and a 6-pin con- nector to match to the Thor VM3 on the other end.
Thor VM3 on the other end. The cable also has bare wires for ground and ignition sense connection plus a D9 cable to connect to a COM port on the Thor VM3 dock to provide a screen blanking signal. This section assumes the VX8/VX9 power cable is properly connected to vehicle power.
1. Connect the gray wire of the cable to the switched side of the Screen Blanking Box. 2. Connect the black wire of the cable to the unswitched side of the Screen Blanking Box. 3. Connect the D9 serial connector to either COM1 or COM2 serial port on the Thor VM3 Quick Mount Smart Dock.
2. Connect the wire from Pin 7 of the cable to the unswitched side of the Screen Blanking Box or to a user- supplied switch. 3. Connect the D9 serial connector to either COM1 or COM2 serial port on the Thor VM3 Quick Mount Smart Dock.
To pin 7 of COM1 or COM2 To pin 8 of COM1 or COM2 Note: The black and gray wire colors in the illustration only apply to the optional Honeywell Screen Blanking Box Cable, VM1080CABLE. The wire colors may be different in a user-supplied cable.
3. Connect the DC Output Cable end to the corresponding connector on the Adapter Cable. 4. Connect the watertight connector end of the Adapter Cable to the Thor VM3 Quick Mount Smart Dock Power Connector by aligning the connector pins to the power connector; push down on the watertight connector and twist it to fasten securely.
1. The scanner cable is attached to either the COM1 or COM2 port on the Quick Mount Smart Dock. 2. Connect the serial cable for the scanner as directed above. 3. When the Thor VM3 is powered on, it provides power to the serial scanner. 4. Configure the Data Collection (DC) Wedge to manipulate scanned data as desired.
2. Tighten the thumbscrews in a clockwise direction. Do not over tighten. click! 3. Slide the cable ends together until they click shut. Do not twist or bend the connectors. The Thor VM3 internal microphone and speakers are automatically disabled when the headset is connected.
• Do not wear the cable on the front of your body. It may get in your way or get caught on protruding objects. Connect CANbus Cable The CANbus/Audio connector supports a headset adapter cable or a CANbus Y cable. The Thor VM3 does not support connecting audio and CANbus simultaneously.
(base plate and right angle), cable, and antenna. Tools are not included. The desired remote antenna bracket is mounted on the top of a forklift, truck or other vehicle and cabled to the Thor VM3 inside the vehicle. The Vehicle Remote Mount Antenna cannot be used by devices with an internal antenna.
6. Connect the cable to the antenna connector (Wi-Fi Main or Wi-Fi Aux) on the Thor VM3. If only one antenna is used, be sure to connect it to the Wi-Fi Main connector.
The Remote Antenna Installation Kit consists of the WAN antenna and an extension cable. The remote antenna is mounted on the top of a forklift, truck or other vehicle and cabled to the Thor VM3 inside the vehicle. 1. Locate a mounting position on highest point on the vehicle, following these precautions: •...
Apply Touch Screen Protective Film The optional Thor VM3 touch screen protective film is shipped in packs of 10. The protective film is flexible and treated with an anti-glare coating on the outer surface. The protective film is slightly larger than the Thor VM3 touch screen, however the notches on the edge of the protective film (indicated by the arrows) correspond to the display size of the Thor VM3.
After the system files are processed, Microsoft Windows begins to load. Windows maintains a System Registry and INI files. Standard Windows configuration options apply to the Thor VM3. Configuration options are located in the System Tray or the Control Panel: •...
Freefloat Link*One Wedge Link*One bar code decoder configuration software is installed on the Thor VM3. A pdf User’s Manual for Link*One is included as part of the installation at C:\Program Files\Freefloat\Freefloat Link One. Refer to this manual or the Freefloat website for information on configuring and using Link*One.
The Versions tab displays the versions of many of the software programs installed. Not all installed software is included in this list and the list varies depending on the applications loaded on the Thor VM3. The Image line displays the revision of the system software installed. Refer to the last three digits to determine the revision level.
• It is not necessary to disconnect a paired scanner and printer before a different scanner or printer is paired with the Thor VM3. • The target Bluetooth device should be as close as possible (up to 32.8 ft (10 meters) Line of Sight) to the Thor VM3 during the pairing process.
Tap Stop at any time to end the Discover and Query for Unique Identifier functions. Note: When an active paired device enters Suspend Mode, is turned Off or leaves the Thor VM3 Bluetooth scanning range, the Bluetooth connection between the paired device and the Thor VM3 is lost. There may be audible or visual signals as paired devices disconnect from the Thor VM3.
The Bluetooth panel assigns an icon to the device name. An icon with a red background indicates the device's Bluetooth connection is inactive. An icon with a white background indicates the device is connected to the Thor VM3 and the device's Bluetooth connection is active.
Computer is connectable This option is Enabled by default. Disable this option to inhibit Thor VM3 connection initiated by a Bluetooth scanner. Computer is discoverable This option is Disabled by default. Enable this option to ensure other devices can discover the Thor VM3.
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(Filtered Mode is disabled/unchecked) or the discovery result displays Bluetooth scanners and printers only (Filtered Mode is enabled/checked). When Filtered Mode is disabled, the Thor VM3 can pair with up to four Bluetooth de- vices. A Restart is required every time Filtered Mode is toggled on and off.
Reconnect Note: These options can still be checked or unchecked whether Bluetooth connection is enabled or disabled. Options Option Function Report when connection This option is Enabled (checked) by default. lost There may be an audio or visual signal when a connection between a paired, active device is lost.
Option Function Auto Reconnect This option is Enabled (checked) by default. This option controls the overall mobile Bluetooth device reconnect behavior. When Auto Reconnect is disabled (unchecked), Auto Reconnect on Boot is auto- matically disabled and dimmed. When Auto Reconnect is disabled (unchecked), no devices are reconnected in any situation.
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Bluetooth or tap the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar or on the desktop. 2. Tap the Settings Tab. 3. Change the Computer Friendly Name at the bottom of the Settings display. The Bluetooth Thor VM3 default name is the Computer Description. Honeywell strongly urges assigning every Thor VM3 a unique name (up to 32 characters) before Bluetooth Discovery is initiated.
8. Tap Disconnect to stop pairing with the device. Once disconnected, tap Delete to remove the device name and data from the Thor VM3 Bluetooth Devices list. The device is deleted from the list after the OK button is clicked.
Locate the bar code label, similar to the one shown above, attached to the Thor VM3. The label is the Bluetooth address identifier for the Thor VM3. The mobile Bluetooth scanner / imager requires this information before discovering, pairing, connecting or discon- necting can occur.
Contact Technical Assistance (page 6-1) for Bluetooth product assistance. Note: If there is no beep or no LED flash from the Bluetooth managed printer, the Thor VM3 and the printer are currently paired. Easy Pairing and Auto-Reconnect The Bluetooth module can establish relationships with new devices after the user taps the Discover button.
Display Start > Control Panel > Display (Classic View) Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes (Category View) The Thor VM3 supports a pixel display resolution. Screen Rotation (page 2-22) Screen Blanking (page 2-21) are configured on separate control panels.
Power Options Select a Power Scheme Power Schemes Start > Control Panel > Power Options > Power Schemes tab (Classic View) Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance> Power Options > Power Schemes tab (Category View) 2 - 17...
• Ask me what to do • Stand by • Shut down. The default is to shut down. The Thor VM3 performs an orderly shut down when the power key is pressed when this option is enabled. 2 - 18...
Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance> Power Options > Hibernate tab (Category View) By default, hibernate is on the Thor VM3. The default can be changed on this page. The disk space necessary for hibernation plus the free disk space on the hard drive are listed.
1000 COM Port COM1 Current Level LCD Brightness (%) 100 (see note) Note: There is no default value for Ambient Light % as it varies depending on the level of light where the Thor VM3 is located. 2 - 20...
Use the Screen on delay to specify the period of time in ms (milliseconds) between when the vehicle stops and the Thor VM3 screen turns on. For example, use the delay if the switch end of the cable is attached to the vehicle’s accel- erator pedal.
• Tap the Volume icon, if present, in the taskbar and move the slider until the volume level is as desired. User Accounts Note: The following applies to a Thor VM3 that is not part of a domain. When the Thor VM3 is part of a domain, the user is prompted for credentials at Windows startup or log on.
• When the Thor VM3 is restarted, the Administrator account automatically becomes the active user account, regardless of the active account before the restart. If using the Windows Certificate Store (page 6-17) the user must assign a password to the active (Administrator) account.
The Thor VM3 can use the following external bar code readers: • Tethered hand-held scanners are tethered to a serial port or a USB host port (via a dongle cable) on the Thor VM3 Quick Mount Smart Dock and are configured by scanning the engine-specific bar codes in the scanner manufacturer's programming guide.
The second device is the Windows CE Image. If a USB drive, such as a thumb drive is attached to the Thor VM3, the device attempts to boot from the USB drive: • If the USB drive contains a bootable sector, the Thor VM3 boots from the USB drive.
Windows Embedded Standard 2009 1. Locate the CCU icon either on the desktop or by selecting 2. Double-tap the icon to launch the CCU. Windows Embedded Standard 7 and Windows 7 Professional: Using Configuration Cloning Utility GUI 2 - 26...
Security Options Supported are Important Notes It is important that all dates are correct on the Thor VM3 and host computers when using any type of certificate. Certifi- cates are date sensitive and if the date is not correct authentication will fail.
2. A message appears that a Power Cycle is required to make settings activate properly. 3. Tap OK. 4. Restart the Thor VM3. The Summit Client Utility passes control to Wireless Zero Config and the WZC Wireless Information control panel.