Honeywell Vx9 Manual

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Network Configuration
There are several networking options available for the Thor VX9.
802.11 Wireless Radios
Please refer to the instructions for configuring the 802.11 radio.  Different utilities are used depending on the tyep of radio 
car installed:
Laird Connection Manager (page 6-1) uses an 802.11 a/b/g/n radio
Summit Client Utility (page 6-35) uses an 802.11 a/b/g/n radio
Atheros Client Utility (page 6-72) uses an 802.11 a/b/g radio
Broadcom Wireless Utility (page 6-83) uses an 802.11 b/g...

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VMT Manager
The VMT Manager is used to configure many of the Thor VX9 options.
If using Classic view for the control panel, click on the VMT Manager icon.
If using Category view for the control panel, click on Other Control Panel Options and then the VMT Manager icon to launch 
the VMT Manager application.
Main Tab
The Main tab shows the embedded controller’s firmware version and build date as well as the Thor VX9 computer manager 
application version and build date.
There are no user configurable...

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General Settings Tab
The General Settings tab provides configuration options for the COM1, COM2 and Multipurpose Connector ports, Startup 
and Shutdown options and configuration of the optional defroster.
After making any desired changes, click Apply to apply the new changes or OK to apply the changes and dismiss the VMT 
Manager screen.
COM1 Power
Enable 5VDC power on COM1 pin 9 to power external 5V devices with a maximum power consumption of 2.5W, 
500mA.
If you want the external device to be...

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COM2 Power
Enable 12VDC power on COM2 pin 9 to power external 12V devices with a maximum power consumption of 6W, 
500mA. Options are the same as for COM1.
Only COM1 should be used for connecting serial bar code scanners.
Multi Purpose Connector
Enable 12VDC power on Multi Purpose Connector COM4 pin 9 to power external 12V devices. Same power consump-
tion and options as COM2.
Only COM1 should be used for connecting serial bar code scanners.
COM4 is enabled by default but can be de-selected if...

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UPS Tab
The UPS tab contains options for the UPS battery in the Thor VX9.
After making any desired changes, click Apply to apply the new changes or OK to apply the changes and dismiss the VMT 
Manager screen. If prompted, click Yes to confirm your changes.
UPS Battery
Enable/disable the internal UPS battery. The UPS battery protects the Thor VX9 from being shutdown if there’s a loss 
of input power.
Configuration
Configure how the Thor VX9 should react when/if the input power is lost by enabling...

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UPS Battery Status
Monitor battery states and voltage. 

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Display Backlight Tab
The Display Backlight tab contains options and status for the display backlight.
After making any desired changes, click Apply to apply the new changes or OK to apply the changes and dismiss the VMT 
Manager screen. If prompted, click Yes to confirm your changes.
Blackout-screen Input Signal
Enable Blackout (Screen Blanking) screen functionality.
 When enabled, the backlight will turn off if there’s a connection between pin 5 and 6 in the input power connector 
(yellow and...

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Light Sensor
Enable the light sensor on the front panel, which will automatically increase or reduce the display backlight when nec-
essary. Enable lower sensitivity if a smoother behavior is needed.
Backlight Intensity
Monitor backlight intensity 0-100%. 

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Advanced Tab
The Advanced tab provides monitoring for several advanced functions.
There are no user configurable options on this tab.
On the Advanced tab you can:
 Monitor the latest POST code sent from the CPU Module BIOS.
 Monitor driver independent touch panel functionality
 Monitor the internal temperature at carrier board level.
 Monitor input and battery power. 

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Freefloat Access*One TE (Optional)
Access*One terminal emulation software is available on the Thor VX9.  A pdf User’s Manual for Access*One is included as part 
of the installation at C:\Program Files\Freefloat\Freefloat Access One.  Refer to this manual or to Freefloat.com for infor mation 
on configuring and using Access*One..
Freefloat WLinq Wedge
WLinq bar code decoder configuration software is installed on the Thor VX9.  Freefloat WLinq includes Help available by select-
ing Start > All...