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 radio.
Ethernet Connector
When the Thor VX9 is networked using the Ethernet connector, the Thor VX9’s networking options are set via the Microsoft 
Windows Control Panel. The same networking configuration options are available as in a standard PC.
For more information on configuring the Microsoft Windows network settings, please refer to Help and Support on the Win-
dows Start menu or commercially available Windows networking literature.
WWAN
Please refer to the instructions for configuring the WWAN radio.  Depending on location and options ordered the WWAN 
utility is either:
Option GlobeTrotter Connect (page 6-99)
OneClick Internet (page 6-100)
Bluetooth
Please refer to the Bluetooth (page 6-94) for information on configuring the Bluetooth radio. 
						

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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 options on this tab. 
						

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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 powered in suspend mode or when the Thor VX9 runs on its UPS battery, you 
must also select those options.
Only COM1 should be used for connecting serial bar code scanners. 
						

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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 necessary.
Startup
Select optional ways to power up the Thor VX9:
 by touch panel tap or
 by applying power to the Thor VX9.
These options are disabled by default. If touch panel tap is selected, you have the possibility to set the tap duration 
before Thor VX9 start time. Default value is 1 second (1000 ms).
Shutdown
Select touch panel tap as an optional way to shutdown the Thor VX9. By default, this option is disabled. When enabled, 
you can set the tap duration before Thor VX9 shutdown time. Default value is 2 seconds (2000 ms).
Important! When this shutdown option is selected, firmware will issue a power button event. This means that a touch 
panel tap performs the same function as the power button. See the Advanced tab of the Power Options Properties in 
Windows Control Panel for power button configuration. The default value in a Thor VX9 Windows image is shutdown.
Defroster
Enable defroster (heated touch panel). This option is only relevant if the Thor VX9 is equipped with an optional heated 
touch panel. The default value is defroster enabled.
The defroster will turn off when the temperature goes above 40°C inside the Thor VX9 and turn on again below 39°C 
(default values).
Note: Before making any changes to the default values, remember that the temperature outside the Thor VX9 is 
typically 20°C lower than inside.
Apply Factory Settings
Clicking this button resets the values on all tabs to their factory default values after the Thor VX9 has been shutdown 
and restarted. 
						

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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 UPS functionality:
 reduce backlight to a certain level after a specified timeout
 when to safely shutdown the system 
						

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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 green cable in the power cord). See Connect Vehicle Power (page 4-14) for wiring information.
 If the input signal is inverted, enable Active at input signal low level.
 Time delays for backlight on and off is configurable and you can also setup the backlight to come on again when the 
signal goes off AND the user taps the touch panel.
 The touch panel will not send any coordinates to its driver during blackout screen state if Quiet touch panel is 
enabled. 
						

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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 Programs > FreeFloat WLinq > Help for WLinq.  Refer to this information or to Freefloat.com for information on 
configuring and using Freefloat WLinq
Freefloat WLinq is a software keyboard wedge that allows scanner input to be treated as keyboard input by applications.  WLinq 
can create multiple profiles which can be important if more than one scanner or type of scanner may be used with the Thor VX9.
Important: If you experience trouble with processed bar code data, set the Inter-character Delay on the Keyboard tab to a 
value greater than 0 milliseconds.
There are many other options available in WLinq. To learn more, select Start > All Programs > FreeFloat WLinq > Help for 
Wlinq or review the complete FreeFloat WLinq documentation at Freefloat.com.
Configuration
To configure the wedge, select Start > All Programs > FreeFloat WLinq > WLinq.
Click on the Settings button to configure WLinq. Make sure the Communication tab is selected.
Adjust the settings on the communication tab to match the settings for the COM port to which the scanner is attached.
Next click the Data Editing tab.
Select the proper Data String Termination setting: