Honeywell Vx9 Manual

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Specifications and Reference Material
Physical Specifications
Features Thor VX9BThor VX9A
CPU
Intel
® 1.6 GHz Atom™
Intel® 1.5 GHz Core™ 2 DuoIntel
® 600 MHz Celeron®
Intel® 1.0 GHz Celeron®
Intel® 1.4 GHz Pentium® M 
BIOS AMI BIOSPhoenix BIOS
Memory RAM 1 or 2 GB SDRAM 512 or 1024MB DDR RAM
Display Controller SVGA compatible controller SVGA compatible controller
Mass
StorageRotating 60 or 80 GB 40 or 60 GB
CompactFlash 2, 8 or 16 GB 2 or 4 GB
PCMCIA/CardBus Interface Two (2) CardBus Slots (Type 2, optional)  Two (2) CardBus Slots (Type 2, optional)
External
Connectors/
Interfaces Two (2) RS-232C serial ports, COM1 and 
COM2
 Two (2) Type A USB 2.0 Ports
 One (1) Ethernet Port
 Two (2) PS/2 Ports
 Multipurpose Connector, USB and/or 
COM4 via cable

 Microphone In
 Ethernet Port, RJ-45 10/100  Two (2) RS-232C serial ports, COM1 and 
COM2
 Two (2) Type A USB 2.0 Ports
 One (1) Ethernet Port
 Two (2) PS/2 Ports
 Multipurpose Connector, USB and/or 
COM4 via cable

 Microphone In
 Ethernet Port, RJ-45 10/100 
Power Connector Requires DC/DC Power Supply, 9-150V DC 
specified by DC/DC model selected
Integrated UPS battery Requires DC/DC Power Supply, 9-150V DC 
specified by DC/DC model selected
Integrated UPS battery 
Power Switch Sealed power switch Sealed power switch
Dimensions Length: 12.2 in (30.8 cm)
Width: 9.8 in (24.9cm)
Depth: 3.5 in (8.9 cm)Length: 12.2 in (30.8 cm)
Width: 9.8 in (24.9cm)
Depth: 3.5 in (8.9 cm)
Battery for CMOS Internal lithium Battery Internal lithium Battery
External 
Power 
SupplyAC Adapter 100-240VAC to 12VDC 100-240VAC to 12VDC 
						

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Environmental Specifications 
The Thor VX9 will withstand the following environmental characteristics and has been tested in accordance with applicable sec-
tions of MIL-STD-810E.
Display Specifications
Operating System
Radio Options
Feature Specification, Thor VX9 B & Thor VX9 A
Operating Temperature -30°C to +50°C  (-22°F to +122°F)
Start Up Temperature -20°C to +50°C  (-4°F to +122°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C to +50°C  (-4°F to +122°F)
Vibration The unit has been tested according to:
EN 60068-2-6 (1995):
Sweep 5–200 Hz with 2 g rms acceleration
amplitude in 1 hour per axis (x, y, z).
Dust and Water Resistance Compliant to IEC 60529 IP65
Characteristic Thor VX9 B Thor VX9 A
Display Options SVGA 10.4” LED backlit indoor display
  with hardened touch screen
  with defroster touch screen
SVGA 10.4” LED backlit outdoor display
  with hardened touch screenSVGA 10.4” display 
 with standard touch screen
 with hardened touch screen
 with defroster touch screen
Display options SVGA 12.1” LED backlit indoor display
  with hardened touch screen
  with defroster touch screen
 with hardened defroster touch screen
SVGA 12.1” LED backlit outdoor display
  with hardened touch screen
XGA 12.1” LED or CCFL backlit indoor display
  with hardened touch screenSVGA 12.1” display
  with standard touch screen
 with hardened touch screen
  with defroster touch screen
XGA 12.1” display
 with hardened touch screen
  with standard touch screen
Thor VX9 B Thor VX9 A
None
Windows® 7 Professional
Windows® XP Professional SP2 or SP3
Windows® Embedded Standard 2009 None
Windows
® XP Professional SP2
Windows® XP Embedded 
Thor VX9 B Thor VX9 A
None
802.11 a/b/g/n
802.11 a/b/g/n & Bluetooth
802.11 a/b/g/n & WWAN
802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth & WWAN
802.11 a/b/g
Bluetooth
WWAN
802.11 a/b/g & Bluetooth
802.11 a/b/g & WWAN
802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth & WWANNone
802.11 b/g
802.11 a/b/g
Bluetooth
WWAN
802.11 b/g & Bluetooth
802.11 b/g & WWAN
802.11 b/g, Bluetooth & WWAN
802.11 a/b/g & Bluetooth
802.11 a/b/g & WWAN
802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth & WWAN 
						

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Port and Connector Pinouts
Power Supply Connector
COM1
Note: Pin 9 of the COM port can be switched between +5V and RI. See VMT Manager (page 5-10).
COM2
Note: Pin 9 of the COM port can be switched between +12V and RI. See VMT Manager (page 5-10). Pin Signal
1 DC Positive (+)
2 Not connected
3 DC Negative (–)
4 Not connected
5 Screen blanking box (optional)
6 Screen blanking box (optional)
Pin Signal Description
1 DCD Data Carrier Detect – Input
2 RXD Receive Data – Input
3 TXD Transmit Data – Output
4 DTR Data Terminal Ready – Output
5 GND Signal/Power Ground
6 DSR Data Set Ready – Input
7 RTS Request to Send – Output
8 CTS Clear to Send – Input
9+5VDC
  or
RIRing Indicator – Input (Default)
  or
Bar code Scanner Power – 400mA max
Pin Signal Description
1 DCD Data Carrier Detect – Input
2 RXD Receive Data – Input
3 TXD Transmit Data – Output
4 DTR Data Terminal Ready – Output
5 GND Signal/Power Ground
6 DSR Data Set Ready – Input
7 RTS Request to Send – Output
8 CTS Clear to Send – Input
9RI
  or
+12VDCRing Indicator – Input (default)
  or
Power – 400mA max 
						

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Keyboard/Mouse Connector
RJ45 Connector
Pin Signal Description
1 – Not Connected
2 MS_DATA Mouse Data
3 MS_CLK Mouse Clock
4 VCC Keyboard Power, 5V
5 GND System Ground
6 +12VKB Keyboard Power, 12V
7 KB_DATA Keyboard Data
8 KB_CLK Keyboard Clock
9 – Not Connected
Pin Signal Description
1 TXP Transmit +
2 TXN Transmit –
3 RXP Receive +
4 – Not Connected
5 – Not Connected
6 RXN Receive –
7 – Not Connected
8 – Not Connected 
						

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Multipurpose Connector
Multipurpose Dongle Cable Connectors
D15 Female Connector
USB Connector
Pin Signal Description Pin Signal Description
1 VCC 5 +5V power 9 – Not Connected
2 RXD Receive Data, COM4 10 GND Ground
3 TXD Transmit Data, COM4 11 GND Ground
4 – Not Connected 12 RTS COM4 Handshake
5 +12V 12V power supply 13 CTS COM4 Handshake
6 USB + USB Data+ 14 – Not Connected
7 USB USB Data 15 – Not Connected
8 GND Ground
Pin Signal Description Pin Signal Description
1 VCC 5 +5V power 9 – Not Connected
2 RXD Receive Data, COM4 10 GND Ground
3 TXD Transmit Data, COM4 11 GND Ground
4 – Not Connected 12 RTS COM4 Handshake
5 +12V 12V power supply 13 CTS COM4 Handshake
6 USB + USB Data+ 14 – Not Connected
7 USB USB Data 15 – Not Connected
8 GND Ground
Pin Signal Description
1 VCC +5V USB Power
2 USB2N_A USD D –
3 USB2P_A USB D +
4 DGND USB Power Return 
						

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Serial Connector - COM4
Note: Pin 9 of the COM port can be switched between +12V and RI. See VMT Manager (page 5-10). Pin Signal Description
1 DCD Data Carrier Detect – Input
2 RXD Receive Data – Input
3 TXD Transmit Data – Output
4 DTR Data Terminal Ready – Output
5 GND Signal/Power Ground
6 DSR Data Set Ready – Input
7 RTS Request to Send – Output
8 CTS Clear to Send – Input
9RI
  or
+12VDCRing Indicator – Input (default)
  or
Power – 400mA max 
						

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Customer Support
Product Service and Repair
Honeywell International Inc. provides service for all of its products through service centers throughout the world.  To obtain war-
ranty or non-warranty service, please visit www.honeywellaidc.com and select Support > Contact Service and Repair to see 
your region’s instructions on how to obtain a Return Material Authorization number (RMA #).  You should do this prior to return-
ing the product.
Technical Assistance
If you need assistance installing or troubleshooting your device, please contact us by using one of the methods below:
Knowledge Base: www.hsmknowledgebase.com
Our Knowledge Base provides thousands of immediate solutions.  If the Knowledge Base cannot help, our Technical Support 
Portal (see below) provides an easy way to report your problem or ask your question.
Technical Support Portal: www.hsmsupportportal.com
The Technical Support Portal not only allows you to report your problem, but it also provides immediate solutions to your techni-
cal issues by searching our Knowledge Base.  With the Portal, you can submit and track your questions online and send and 
receive attachments.
Web form: www.hsmcontactsupport.com
You can contact our technical support team directly by filling out our online support form.  Enter your contact details and the 
description of the question/problem.
Telephone: www.honeywellaidc.com/locations
For our latest contact information, please check our website at the link above.
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; (ii) damaged by accident or negligence, including failure to follow the proper 
maintenance, service, and cleaning schedule; or (iii) damaged as a result of (A) modification or alteration by the purchaser or 
other party, (B) excessive voltage or current supplied to or drawn from the interface connections, (C) static electricity or electro-
static discharge, (D) operation under conditions beyond the specified operating parameters, or (E) repair or service of the prod-
uct by anyone other than HII or its authorized representatives.  
This warranty shall extend from the time of shipment for the duration published by HII for the product at the time of purchase 
(“Warranty Period”).  Any defective product must be returned (at purchaser’s expense) during the Warranty Period to HII factory 
or authorized service center for inspection.  No product will be accepted by HII without a Return Materials Authorization, which 
may be obtained by contacting HII.  In the event that the product is returned to HII or its authorized service center within the 
Warranty Period and HII determines to its satisfaction that the product is defective due to defects in materials or workmanship, 
HII, at its sole option, will either repair or replace the product without charge, except for return shipping to HII.  
EXCEPT AS MAY BE OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL 
OTHER COVENANTS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, ORAL OR WRITTEN, INCLUDING, WITHOUT 
LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR 
NON-INFRINGEMENT.  
HII’S RESPONSIBILITY AND PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE 
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT WITH NEW OR REFURBISHED PARTS.  IN NO EVENT 
SHALL HII BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL ANY 
LIABILITY OF HII ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCT SOLD HEREUNDER (WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY 
ARISES FROM A CLAIM BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, OR OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE ACTUAL AMOUNT 
PAID TO HII FOR THE PRODUCT.  THESE LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT 
EVEN WHEN HII MAY HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH INJURIES, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES.  SOME 
STATES, PROVINCES, OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.   
						

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All provisions of this Limited Warranty are separate and severable, which means that if any provision is held invalid and unen-
forceable, such determination shall not affect the validity of enforceability of the other provisions hereof.  Use of any peripherals 
not provided by the manufacturer may result in damage not covered by this warranty.  This includes but is not limited to: cables, 
power supplies, cradles, and docking stations.  HII extends these warranties only to the first end-users of the products.  These 
warranties are non-transferable.
The duration of the limited warranty for the Thor VX9 is 1 year.
The duration of the limited warranty for the Thor VX9 Quick Mount Smart Dock is 1 year.
The duration of the limited warranty for the Thor VX9 Vehicle Mount Assembly is 1 year.
The duration of the limited warranty for the Thor VX9 internal UPS battery is 1 year.
The duration of the limited warranty for the Thor VX9 AC power supply and cables is 1 year.
The duration of the limited warranty for the Thor VX9 DC/DC power supply is 1 year.
The duration of the limited warranty for the Thor VX9 cables (USB, Serial, Communication, Power) is 1 year.
The duration of the limited warranty for the Thor VX9 headset is 1 year.
  
						

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