LXE E-EB-VX6UG-E User's Manual
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1. 33 Connect Exteimal HeadSet iocus strict iaa 34 Connect Power Cable and Optional UPS Battery Pack ridad 34 External Power Supply Oposiciones 35 Vehicle 12 80VDC Power ConfleclOn icio eot sente onana aA aa O pades dies EEA aiana 36 POWer Adapter Cable cuaratacanicaico mE 39 Fuse Replacement for the VX6 ucinninaa ai ts 40 OperatOn iiiciiizein iiie ciii Dei er Creer Mere cer ers E REFER eee FERE SERIE SEL ER EERE ELE Vaaa Peer Per aba rasana aaau 41 POwWeblb ON OIT encerrada eterna 41 Display and T OUCHSEEBBE icc ian tin tuto sedie Spa deo deua A A 42 Adjusting Screen Display e E 42 Cleaning the DISplay s cicasasstez coto 2m touts posicionar peas phot 42 Disabling the TOUCHSCHEGN eI 43 Disabling the Touchscreen HeglBE fe saa cael ascend da e resedit For e ene aa 43 Calibrating the Feller m 43 Touchscreen Protective T IN iin aida iaa d 43 Touchscreen and USB MOUSE siria aa a aa aa 43 Adjust Speaker Tele 44 Microsoft Windows CE NET Event SOuUnGS isaac daa N O EE buta REPE RAN ORE 44 Power Manage Men Ein tt a E DEAA 44 Laser Barcode Scanner WW ANNO Serenes a eTa 45 Enter Dalia bi 46 RGD ARENA a 46 Touchscreen EmMUY sisses M 46 Right CIC d EP 47 eacus EET 47 Aiming the Barcode Scammer e 47 Distance front Label uistur daniela lila lios 48 Successful SCAN iii UTEM 48 Uist cess tul CM ii ia 48 Appen2. then F1 to toggle CapsLock On and Off The default value of CapsLock is Off For information on configuring the behavior of CapsLock after a reboot please refer to the VX6 Reference Guide Secondary Keys LED The keyboard is equipped with several secondary keys These keys are identified by the superscripted text found on the keyboard keys The secondary keys are accessible by using two 2 keystrokes the lt 2 gt key followed by the superscripted key Once the lt 2 gt state is enabled by pressing the lt 2 gt key the Secondary Mode LED is illuminated and the lt 2 gt state is enabled until another key is pressed The lt 2 gt key is toggled on with a lt 2 gt keypress and then immediately off with another lt 2 gt keypress For example Press lt 2 and F1 to turn CapsLock on and off Press lt 2 gt and 1 to initiate the PgUp command Press lt 2 and lt Q gt to type the key Press lt 2 gt and lt BkSp gt to enter the Insert Ins mode Control Keys The keyboard has several control keys which are not used on the VX6 Note The 2 functions of the F4 and lt F5 gt keys are not used as the display brightness is adjusted via the buttons on the control panel The 2 functions of the F6 and F7 keys are not used as the VX6 has TFT LCD screen with no provision for contrast adjustments The 2 functions of the F8 and F9 keys are not used as the sound
3. or CapsLock condition can be set toggled with a 2nd 4 F1 key sequence The CAPS LED is illuminated when CapsLock is On Press These Keys and Then To get this k Press this k AES ee Suspend Resume x Im Zu p e ST Shift Lo o fsh Alt E uo 3p o S T fA Ctrl o f Ct Esc Eo o o o pes Space Lo IESO j Sp Enter po tr The Suspend Resume key has no function as Windows Power Management controls the power management modes To get this key Enter numeric CapsLock Toggle Back Space Tab BackTab Ctrl Break 7 Pause Up Arrow Down Arrow Right Arrow Left Arrow Insert Delete numeric Home End Page Up Page Down Right Shift Right Alt Right Ctrl ScrollLock NumLock Fl F2 F3 Press These Keys and Then Press this k ee i Ins BkSp S em t ler gt 3 Sjo oz px Pp Arrow Ix y Downarrow x x Press Ctrl then lt 2 gt then F2 to produce Ctrl Break Press this key ulojri j jx lt o zjojajofaiajerjo gt lt gt n lt mjojajwjuijo r x 2 z z Ooje O a Press These Keys and Then 2 Shift ctrl Alt CapsLock A LLL EE pz cse A e a To get this key o o c zL l c of o o1 v gt gt gt 2 x n lt mjojojwiu ojIj _ x _ Zz Oja Ojo Press this key Press These Keys and Then 2 5 Shift ctrl Alt CapsLock To get this key 5 ae gt gt 3 lt gt N 10 0 g
4. The keyboard backlight in controlled by Windows CE NET Power Management Custom Key Maps The System Administrator creates Custom Key Maps for the VX6 To activate the Custom keymap select Start Settings Control Panel Keyboard icon Select the Custom keymap from the keyboard popup menu and close the control panel with the OK button To return to the default keymap select 0409 or Preload depending on system version from the keymap popup and click OK NumLock and the VX6 The keyboard does not have a NumLock indicator or key By default the VX6 turns NumLock On each time the VX6 is turned on NumLock can be toggled On or Off using the lt 2 gt lt SHIFT gt lt F10 gt keypress sequence The warmboot behavior of NumLock can be configured Please refer to the VX6 Reference Guide for more information on NumLock Keyboard Backlight The LXE keyboard keys are backlit The keyboard backlight and the display share the same timer which is configured in the Windows CE NET Control Panel When the display is On the keyboard backlight is also On Please refer to the Display section under Control Panel Options in Chapter 4 System Configuration for information on configuring the timeout Keyboard LEDs The VX6 keyboard has two 2 LED indicators CAPS LED This LED indicates the state of the keyboard CapsLock mode If CapsLock is enabled this LED is illuminated green When CapsLock is off the LED is dark Press 2
5. connector Push down on the water tight connector and twist it to fasten securely Connect the larger end of the Power Cable directly to the computer or to a UPS battery pack as desired Please refer to the appropriate section earlier in this manual for UPS battery pack connection details Fuse Replacement for the VX6 The VX6 uses a 100V 10A time delay slow blow high current interrupting rating fuse that is externally accessible and user replaceable Should it need replacement replace with same size rating and type of fuse Littlefuse 0234010 or Optifuse MSC 10A 5x20mm l au RB tw Turn the VX6 off and disconnect the power cable from the VX6 Caution Fuse has voltage on it even when power is off Always disconnect input power before changing fuse While holding the VX6 over a level surface push the fuse cover in and twist it one quarter turn counterclockwise A flat head screwdriver may be used to twist the fuse cover Remove the fuse Discard the fuse and place a new fuse in the holder Push the fuse in and twist it clockwise one quarter turn Reconnect the power cable to the VX6 Operation Powering On Off Connect the VX6 to a power source either AC or Vehicle The power on off button is located on the front of the VX6 The switch is sealed by a rubber membrane The Status LED on the LXE VX6 is illuminated when the power is on e Green VX6 is operating from vehicle or AC e Solid Yellow VX6 Is operati
6. instruction on the specific keypresses to access all PC compatible keyboard functions Touchscreen Entry Note This section is directed to the VX6 user The assumption is that the unit has been configured and the touch panel calibrated by the System Administrator prior to releasing the VX6 for use Note Always use the point of the stylus for tapping or making strokes on the display Never use an actual pen pencil or sharp object to write on the touch screen The touchscreen input performs the same function as the mouse that is used to point to and click elements on a desk top computer The stylus is used in the same manner as a mouse single tap or double tap to select menu options drag the stylus across text to select hold the stylus down to activate slider bars etcetera Holding the stylus down for second performs the right mouse click function When using a stylus hold the stylus as if it were a pen or pencil Touch an element on the screen with the tip of the stylus then remove the stylus from the screen The touch screen responds to an actuation force touch of up to 4 oz of pressure The touch screen can be used in conjunction with the keyboard and an input output device connected to one of the VX6 s serial ports e Touch the stylus to the field of the data entry form to receive the next data feed e The cursor begins to flash in the field e The unit is ready to accept data from either the keyboard or a device connected
7. to a serial port Right Click A right click can be simulated on the touch screen To perform a right click touch the touch screen with the stylus and hold it in the same location for a short time Scanner Entry The following section is directed toward a generic tethered scanner connected to the COMI serial port on the VX6 Aiming the Barcode Scanner Aim the scanner awayfrom you direct it at the barcode and press the trigger to scan The Scan On LED or equivalent turns red to indicate the scanner is on Adjust the aim so that the thin red laser beam covers the entire length of the barcode Some scanners use a laser aiming beam which then spreads into a wide beam when the scanner s Aiming Beam Timer expires Place the aiming beam in the center of the barcode and hold the scanner steady until the beam spreads and the barcode is decoded Beeps may be heard as the barcode is decoded Refer to the barcode scanner user s guide for information on the Aiming Beam Timer and beep sequences and the TE reference guide for host generated beep sequences The scan beam must cross every bar and space on the barcode Distance from Label Large barcodes can be scanned at the maximum distance Hold the scanner closer to small barcodes or with bars that are very close together Note Do not position the scanner exactly perpendicular to the barcode being scanned In this position light can bounce back into the scanner s exit window and possibly pr
8. volume on the VX6 is controlled with the Volume and Sounds icon in the Microsoft Windows CE NE Control Panel The 2 function of the lt F10 gt key is not used as the display backlight timer also controls the keyboard backlight General Windows CE NET Keyboard Shortcuts Use the keyboard shortcuts in the chart below to navigate with the VX6 keyboard These are standard keyboard shortcuts for Windows CE NET applications Press these keys TO CTRL C Copy CTRL X Cut CTRL V Paste CTRL Z Undo DELETE Delete SHIFT with any of the arrow keys Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop or select text within a document CTRL A Select all ALT ESC Cycle through items in the order they were opened CTRL ESC Display the Start menu ALT Underlined letter in a menu name Display the corresponding menu Underlined letter in a command name on an open menu Carry out the corresponding command ESC Cancel the current task The touchscreen provides equivalent functionality to a mouse e A touch on the touchscreen is equivalent to a left mouse click e Many items can be moved by the drag and drop method touching the desired item moving the stylus across the screen and releasing the stylus in the desired location e A double stylus tap is equivalent to a double click e A touch and hold is equivalent to a right mouse Click Input Panel Virtu
9. 7SCNRPWRXLR12DA9F above part is not ROHS compliant 8320A332SCNRX8D9FLT above part is not ROHS compliant 8320A333SCNRX12D9FLT above part is not ROHS compliant 8510A326SCNRFZYDA9F 8510A326SCNRFZYDA9F R 8520A326SCNRERDA9F 8520A326SCNRERDASF R Installation Install Mounting Brackets Caution This device is intended to transmit RF energy For protection against RF exposure to humans and in accordance with FCC rules and Industry Canada rules this transmitter should be installed such that a minimum separation distance of at least 20 cm 7 8 in is maintained between the antenna and the general population This device is not to be co located with other transmitters Equipment Needed Phillips No 1 screwdriver and a Torque wrench capable of measuring to 50 inch pounds 5 64 56 N m Note Torquing tool is not supplied by LXE Bolts washers and wrench needed when attaching the bottom mounting bracket to the vehicle are not supplied by LXE Several types of mounting systems are provided for the VX6 RAM mount system Available RAM ball base or RAM clamp mount U Bracket system Provision for integrated UPS battery mount Available without U Bracket for vehicles previously equipped with an LXE vehicle mounted computer Remote mount for UPS battery pack Before installation begins verify you have the applicable vehicle mounting bracket assembly components necessary for your mount type as shown in the following figures RAM M
10. 9 9000A054CBL6D9D9 r Cables Cable Input Power 12 FT VX5 VX6 VX7 9000A037CBLPWR12FT R Adapter Cable VX1 VX2 VX4 Power Cable to VX5 VX6 VX7 9000A077CBLPWRADPTR Power Supply External AC W US Power Cord VX5 VX6 VX7 9000A317PSACUS R Power Supply External AC No Power Cord VX5 VX6 VX7 9000A318PSACWW R UPS E ttery and Cables Battery UPS Lead Acid VX5 VX6 VX7 9000A378UPSBATTPACK R Cable UPS Battery Remote Mount Extender 6 9000A074CBLUPSEXTNDR Ft Antenna and Antenna Mount Kits Replacement antenna 2 4GHz Remote Mount Antenna Assembly Kit 8 Ft Cable Remote Mount Antenna Assembly Kit 6 Ft Cable Right Angle Remote Mount Antenna Assembly Kit 6 Ft Cable Right Angle Remote Mount Antenna Assembly Kit 15 Ft Cable Miscellaneous Stylus with Tethers and Sleeves 5 Pack Protective Film Touchscreen 10 Pack VX6 Voice Recognition Accessories Headset coiled adapter cable with quick disconnect connector to a 2 5 mm audio jack A headset see below is required Headset Single Band Headset Dual Band Headset Behind the Ear Dual Ear Foam Replacement Block Headset Yoke Replacement for Dual Band Headset Yoke Replacement for Single Band Headset Replacement Microphone Foam Wind Screen 10 pack Replacement Microphone Foam Wind Screen 50 pack Replacement Headset Foam Ear Cover 10 pack Replacement Headset Foam Ear Cover 50 pack 153180 0001 9000A279ANTREMO
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13. VX6 User s Guide Declarations of Conformity for the Wireless Transceivers and VX6 equipment all graphics and informational tables are in the full version of the VX6 User s Guide on the LXE Manuals CD and on the LXE ServicePass Website This user guide is designed for delivery on a mobile device small screen The reader is strongly encouraged to read Appendix B Regulatory Notices and Safety Information Important safety cautions warnings and regulatory information is contained in Appendix B in the full version of the VX6 User Guide LXE Copyright 2006 by LXE Inc All Rights Reserved E EB VX6UG E LANGUAGE ENGLISH Notice LXE Inc reserves the right to make improvements or changes in the products described in this manual at any time without notice While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy LXE assumes no liability resulting from any errors or omissions in this document or from the use of the information contained herein Further LXE Incorporated reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes to it from time to time without any obligation to notify any person or organization of such revision or changes Copyright Notice This manual is copyrighted All rights are reserved This document may not in whole or in part be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent
14. ack 1 Connect the power cable to the vehicle s electrical system as described in Connect Vehicle 12 80VDC Connection 2 Connect the power cable to the VX6 by aligning the water tight connector pins to the power connector on the bottom of the VX6 push down on the water tight connector and twist it to fasten securely 3 Turn the VX6 on How To Connect VX6 to a Integrated Mount UPS Battery Pack 1 Connect the power cable to the vehicle s electrical system as described in Connect Vehicle 12 80VDC Connection 2 Connect the power cable to the UPS battery pack by aligning the water tight connector pins to the input connector labeled From Vehicle push down on the water tight connector and twist it to fasten securely 3 Connect the output cable labeled To Computer from the UPS battery pack to the power connector on the bottom of the VX6 by aligning the water tight connector to the power connector push down on the water tight connector and twist it to fasten securely 4 Turn the VX6 on How To Connect VX6 to a Remotely Mounted UPS Battery Pack 1 Connect the power cable to the vehicle s electrical system as described in Connect Vehicle 12 80VDC Connection 2 Connect the power cable to the UPS battery pack by aligning the water tight connector pins to the input connector labeled From Vehicle push down on the water tight connector and twist it to fasten securely 3 Connect the outpu
15. al Keyboard The Input Panel may be enabled via the Input Panel icon in the Windows CE NET Control Panel The Input Panel can be displayed as a large or small keyboard Virtual keyboards display the actual character a keypress results in For example pressing the lt Shift gt key on the virtual keyboard toggles the characters displayed on the keys between upper and lower case The lt 123 gt key toggles the keys displayed between alphabetic and numeric characters The key toggles the keys between standard and international symbols The Shift and keys can be used in combination for capitalized international characters Note When the virtual keyboard is displayed the physical keyboard is still active Therefore it is possible to input data from both keyboards Enabling the I nput Panel The Input Panel is disabled by default To enable the Input Panel select Start Settings Control Panel Input Panel icon Make sure the Allow applications to change the input panel state checkbox is checked and warmboot the VX6 Power Supply Vehicle power input for the VX6 is 12V to 80V DC and is accepted without the need to perform any manual adjustments within the VX6 See the section titled Installation sub section titled Vehicle 12 80V DC Direct Connection An optional Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS battery pack is available for the vehicle power supply connection If 12V to 80V DC power is not available for exa
16. clamp and the accessory connector The vehicle mounted bracket and the VX6 are now ready to use I nstall Stylus Tether and Sleeve The LXE stylus kit includes the stylus tether and sleeves The tether allows the stylus to be mounted to the VX6 and the sleeve provides storage for the stylus when not in use How To Install Stylus Tether and Sleeves Locate the tether holes on the top of the VX6 see below Select the mounting hole most convenient for the particular VX6 installation Slide the clip end of the stylus tether into the tether mounting hole Determine a convenient location for the stylus sleeve Apply the adhesive baked Velcro loop strip to the VX6 Attach the Velcro hook strip on the elastic stylus sleeve to the loop strip I nstall Remove Touchscreen Protective Film LXE offers a replaceable touchscreen protective film to protect the touchscreen when the VX6 is used in an abrasive environment How To Install Touchscreen Protective Film Make sure both the touchscreen and protective film are clean and dry before installation Please review Cleaning the Display later in this guide for instructions on suitable cleaning agents Center the protective film over the touchscreen The antiglare side must be facing outward Do not cut or trim the protective film The protective film is approximately 1 10 2 54cm larger than the touchscreen at the centers of the edged indicated by the arrows in the figure above Sli
17. ctions Environmental Specifications Feature Specification O S O Operating Temperature OOOO O Standard version 4 F to 122 F 20 C to 50 C non condensing Extended Temperature version 222 to 1222 F 309C to 502C condensing Storage Temperature OOOO O Standard version 22 F to 140 F 30 C to 60 C non condensing Extended Temperature version 22 F to 140 F 30 C to 60 C condensing Water Sand Dust IP66perlEC60529 S Operating Humidity Standard version Up to 90 non condensing at 104 F 40 C Extended Temperature version 100 Vibration Basedon MIL Std 10F S ESD 15 kV Quick Start This section s instructions are based on the assumption that your new system is pre configured and requires only accessory installation e g antenna and or barcode scanner and a power source Use this guide as you would any other source book reading portions to learn about the VX6 and then referring to it when you need more information about a particular subject This guide takes you through installation and operation of the LXE VX6 In general the sequence of events is 1 p4 es imo que OM 8 9 Install Vehicle Mounting Bracket on vehicle and secure VX6 in Mounting Bracket Assembly see Installation later in this manual Connect power cable to the VX6 The power cable can also be connected to a UPS battery pack which is then connected to the VX6 Connec
18. de the protective film so that one of the edges of the film can be slid between the touchscreen and display housing when the protective film is re centered on the touchscreen Repeat for the other three edges ensuring the protective film is centered over the touchscreen when finished How to Remove Touchscreen Protective Film To remove the protective film slide the protective film in one direction until the edge clears Lift up on the edge of the film so it does not slide between the touchscreen and display housing when slid back Repeat until all edges are free and remove the protective film UPS Battery Pack Remote Mount The optional UPS battery pack must be mounted remotely when using the RAM mount system or a U bracket designed for a previous model LXE computer The remote mount can also be used with the VX6 U bracket assembly if it is not convenient to mount the UPS battery pack to the U bracket A six foot extension cable is available to connect the UPS battery pack to the VX6 1 Position the UPS battery pack to allow cables to reach the vehicle battery and the VX6 2 Attach the UPS battery pack to the vehicle mounting surface using two 1 4 bolts lock washers and flat washers or equivalent fasteners Note 1 4 Bolts and washers not included I MPORTANT Mount to the most rigid surface available Connect Antenna Several antenna options are available for the VX6 Options include single or dual external antennas remote vehic
19. dix A Key MAD sic a sac 49 THE VX6 Keypad usce iiio i o Pea Robin adu ELDER Canna aa 49 Key Map 101 Key EQuivalencles Rm 49 Sareby Statements aminorar aida 53 The VX6 Vehicle Mount Computer Introduction The VX6 Vehicle Mount Computer VMC is a rugged vehicle mounted Microsoft Windows CE NET equipped computer The VX6 is capable of wireless data communications from a fork lift truck or any properly configured vehicle The unit uses a 2 4 GHz device for wireless data communications The VX6 is a tablet style computer and features a half screen SVGA color TFT display The touch screen display supports graphic features and Microsoft Windows CE NET icons that the Windows CE NET operating system supports The keyboard is illuminated to facilitate use in dimly lit areas The VX6 provides the power and functionality of a desktop computer in a vehicle mounted unit with a wide range of options 400MHz Intel PXA255 CPU e 640r 128MB of DRAM e Wireless LAN devices with internal single external or dual external antenna options e Ethernet port e USB Host and Client ports e Choice of half screen display brightness based on ambient light in daily use e Available touch screen protective film e Available Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS Battery Pack e Available RAM Mount options e Extended temperature version includes touchscreen heater Note The VX6 Reference Guide contains VX6 technical information and advanced fun
20. downloaded from the LXE ServicePass website on the ServicePass Documentation page Contact your LXE representative to obtain the LXE Manuals CD or logon information for the ServicePass web pages You can also get help from LXE by calling the telephone numbers listed on the LXE Manuals CD in the file titled Contacting LXE This information is also available on the LXE website Explanations of terms and acronyms used in this guide are located in the file titled Glossary on the LXE Manuals CD Manuals and Accessories Manuals The following manuals are available on the LXE Manuals CD e VX6 Reference Guide e Contacting LXE e LXE Technical Glossary Accessories The table below lists the available VX6 accessories e Where two parts numbers are listed for a given part the part number ending in R is the RoHS compliant version e When only one part number is listed the part is ROHS compliant unless otherwise noted Bracket U Style VX6 VX77 9000A021UBRACKET R Kit VXX U Bracket to VX6 VX7 Adapter 9000A022BRKTADPTKIT R Bracket RAM Mount VX6 VX7 9000A023BRKTRAMMOUNT R Bracket VXX RAM ball on plate 9000A028RAMPLATEBALL R Bracket RAM Squeeze Mount VX6 VX7 9000A031BRKTRAMSQZMT R Cable Combo D15 to USB and Ethernet Adapter 1 Ft 9000A071CBLD15USBETH Cable Combo D15 to USB H USB C and 9000A075CBLUSBHCETH Ethernet Adapter o 9000A053CBL6D9D25 AP AE above part is not ROHS compliant Cable PC D9 to D
21. e VX6 is disabled The QWERTY Keyboard The VX6 has a QWERTY keyboard available with a standard overlay an IBM 3270 overlay or an IBM 5250 overlay These keyboards have 101 keyboard functions including a numeric keypad Please refer to Appendix A Key Maps for keypress combinations Note Press the lt CTRL gt Enter keys to initiate the IBM 5250 Field Exit Function Key Maps The keyboard supports all 101 keyboard functions However because the keyboard only has 60 keys all functions are not visible or printed on the keyboard Therefore the VX6 keyboard supports what is called hidden keys keys that are accessible but not visible on the keyboard The hidden keys supported by the VX6 are listed in Appendix A Key Maps Unused Key Functions There are several key functions on the keyboard that are not used on the VX6 These include e lt 2nd gt F3 The Resume Suspend function is not used as the VX6 does not support these power management modes e 2nd F4 and 2nd F5 The Display Brightness functions are not used as the display brightness is adjusted by the buttons on the VX6 control panel e 2nd F6 and 2nd F7 The Contrast functions are not used as the contrast is not adjustable on the TFT display on the VX6 e 2nd F8 and 2nd F9 The Volume control keys are not used as volume is adjusted v a the Microsoft Windows CE NET Control Panel e 2nd lt F10 gt
22. e printer or PC cable is attached to the connector labeled COM2 3 Note Use of a shielded cable is required to maintain FCC and CI SPR22 emissions compliance 1 Power off the VX6 before connecting the cable to the VX6 2 Seat the connector firmly over the pins and turn the thumbscrews in a clockwise direction Do not overtighten 3 Use a strain relief clamp to secure the cable Press the power button to power up the VX6 Ethernet and USB Ports An Ethernet port and different types of external USB ports are available via a dongle cable attached to the port labeled ETHERNET USB located on the bottom of the VX6 Please refer to the illustrations below for the connectors available via dongle cable 1 Power off the VX6 before connecting the D15 connector to the VX6 2 Insert the D15 end of the Ethernet USB dongle cable into the VX6 USB connector Seat the connector firmly over the pins and turn the thumbscrews in a clockwise direction Do not over tighten 3 Useastrain relief clamp to secure the cable Note The VX6 may be powered On any time after the D15 connector has been secured to the VX6 4 Plug the desired device such as a USB mouse or floppy drive into the end of the dongle cable with the USB port Refer to the documentation for your USB device for more details on installation USB devices may be installed removed or swapped without turning off the VX6 5 Insert the network cable and ensure it is firmly seated in
23. e used when connecting the cables Tighten the nut of the plugs clockwise until tight Secure the cable with the strain relief cable clamps Turn the VX6 on External Power Supply Optional The LXE approved AC Power Adapter is only intended for use in a 252C 772F maximum ambient temperature environment In North America this unit is intended for use with a UL Listed I TE power supply with output rated 12 80 VDC minimum 75W Outside North America this unit is intended for use with an I EC certified I TE power supply with output rated 12 80 VDC minimum 75W The external power supply may be connected to either a 120V 60Hz supply or outside North America to a 230V 50Hz supply using the appropriate detachable cordset In all cases connect to a properly grounded source of supply provided with maximum 15 Amp overcurrent protection 10 Amp for 230V circuits How To Connect External Power Supply Turn the VX6 off Connect the detachable cordset provided by LXE US only all others must provide their own cable to the external power supply IEC 320 connector 3 Plug cordset into appropriate grounded electrical supply receptacle AC mains Connect the watertight connector end to the VX6 s Power Connector by aligning the connector pins to the power connector push down on the watertight connector and twist it to fasten securely 5 Turn the VX6 on Vehicle 12 80VDC Power Connection Caution For proper and safe ins
24. et configuration Step 2 Connect Rear Bracket to VX6 1 Turn the VX6 off before attaching the rear bracket 2 Place the VX6 face down on a stable surface 3 Align the rear bracket with the holes on the back of the VX6 Attach with four 1 4 20x5 8 bolts using one flat washer and one locking washer per bolt Place the locking washer on the bolt before the flat washer Step 3 Attach VX6 Assembly To Bottom Mounting Bracket 1 8 Place lock washer first then flat washer on 1 4 20x5 8 bolt Next insert mounting bolts through the curved apertures in the bottom mounting bracket and into the screw holes on the side of the back mounting bracket Loosely tighten each bolt as it is inserted Important Do not torque bolts until all bolts are in place and viewing angle is adjusted Loosen the hex bolts on both sides to adjust the viewing angle of the mounted VX6 Torque the hex bolts to 50 5 in Ibf 5 64 56 N m Note Test the torque on the bolts frequently during operation and re tighten if necessary to 5045 in Ibf 5 644 56 N m If using a UPS battery pack the battery pack can be mounted to the bottom mounting bracket Place a locking washer and then a flat washer on a 1 4 20x2 bolt Thread the bolt through the UPS Battery Pack then through the 1 aluminum spacer and into the mounting bracket Connect all cables to the VX6 Secure the cables with the strain relief cable clamps ensuring a slack loop remains between the cable
25. event a successful decode Successful Scan When the scan is successful the scanner s good scan indicator illuminates the scan on indicator is off and the currently running application may produce a distinctive audible tone Unsuccessful Scan When the scan is unsuccessful the scan on indicator remains illuminated and the currently running application may produce distinctive audible tones Check the following e s the scanner programmed for the barcode being read e Check the barcode for marks or physical damage e g ripped label missing section etc e Try scanning test symbols of the same code type at different distances and angles Appendix A Key Maps The VX6 Keypad The key map table that follows lists the commands used for the VX6 Note that since the VX6 uses a Microsoft Windows CE NET operating system no DOS Terminal Emulation keypress sequences are provided Key Map 101 Key Equivalencies When using a sequence of keys that includes the lt 2 gt key press the lt 2 gt key first then the rest of the key sequence Note The VX6 keyboard does not have a NumLock indicator NumLock is enabled by default The warmboot behavior of NumLock can be configured Please refer to Chapter 4 System Configuration in the VX6 Reference Guide When NumLock is off only the numeric 0 through 9 and DOT keys are affected All other keymaps are unchanged When the VX6 boots the default condition of Caps or CapsLock is Off The Caps
26. ffers a replaceable touchscreen protective film to protect the touchscreen when the VX6 is used in an abrasive environment Installation and removal instructions can be found earlier in this guide Touchscreen and USB Mouse Please refer to the VX6 Reference Guide for information on identifying your VX6 Platform 1 VX6 s Because the touchscreen also functions as a mouse the pointer for on the 95 key keyboard a USB mouse or a PS 2 mouse may not always be visible on the screen The mouse pointer reappears when the 95 key keyboard pointer or external mouse is moved or clicked Please see USB Mouse earlier in this manual for more details e When a USB mouse is first attached to the VX6 the mouse pointer may not be visible However moving or clicking the mouse causes the pointer to appear e When the USB mouse is unplugged the pointer may remain visible until the touchscreen is tapped e f the touchscreen is used for input the mouse pointer may disappear However moving or clicking the mouse or pointing device on the 95 key keyboard causes the pointer to reappear Platform 2 VX6 s The mouse pointer is not visible unless a USB mouse is attached If a mouse of any kind is attached the mouse pointer is displayed on screen Adjust Speaker Volume Microsoft Windows CE NET provides volume adjustment by clicking the Volume and Sounds icon in the Windows CE NET Control Panel The volume control adjusts the built in speaker s vol
27. ganizations When this manual is in PDF format Acrobat Reader Copyright 2006 Adobe Systems Incorporated All rights reserved Adobe the Adobe logo Acrobat and the Acrobat logo are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated applies Important This symbol is placed on the product to remind users to dispose of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE appropriately per Directive 2002 96 EC In most areas this product can be recycled reclaimed and re used when properly discarded Do not discard labeled units with trash For information about proper disposal ME contact LXE through your local sales representative or visit www lxe com Revision Notice Notices Updated copyrights and trademarks Accessories Updated Accessories listing and included ROHS classifications Input Panel Virtual Keyboard Revised section Table of Contents The VX6 Vehicle Mount Computer 0 scccccsesseeeeneseeeeeneaeeeeeenaseusonseeeeeeeaseeseenaseeseenaaseeeeeaasesseasensennueonaees 7 lndsyelPeuplec E 7 Environmental Specifications aji li A A is 8 A ecacmceadineddacncann E A E E 9 The Nal Screen Displayosrrsieennanengin a n a A atat cire buie E cored 10 breue EEUU 10 Microsoft Windows CE NET Control PAOLA di 10 PCMCIA ATA and SD SlOtS oerte iaoa naaa ETO EE aa e a piai 10 AppLock and th VX Oiam ES 11 Single Application AppLork aras a a a E nS 11 Multi Application AD BLOCK sosa aran Li T
28. in writing from LXE Inc Copyright 2006 by LXE Inc An EMS Technologies Company 125 Technology Parkway Norcross GA 30092 U S A 770 447 4224 Trademarks LXE and Spire are registered trademarks of LXE Inc RFTerm is a registered trademark of EMS Technologies Norcross GA Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Java and Java based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc in the U S or other countries and are used under license Intel and Intel XScale are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries RAM and RAM Mount are both trademarks of National Products Inc 1205 S Orr Street Seattle WA 98108 The Cisco Square Bridge logo is a trademark of Cisco Systems Inc Aironet Cisco and Cisco Systems are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems Inc and or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries Summit Data Communications Inc Summit Data Communications the Summit logo and The Pinnacle of Performance are trademarks of Summit Data Communications Inc All rights reserved Symbol amp the Symbol logo and Spectrum24 are registered trademarks of Symbol Technologies Inc All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or or
29. istive Panel with a scratch resistant finish that can detect touches by a stylus and translate them into computer commands In effect it simulates a computer mouse Only Delrin or plastic styluses should be used Note Always use the point of the stylus for tapping or making strokes on the display Never use an actual pen pencil or sharp object to write on the touch screen An extra or replacement stylus may be ordered from LXE See the Accessories section for the stylus part number Adjusting Screen Display The color TFT display is an active source of light The VX6 display brightness can be adjusted via the brightness control keys located on the VX6 control panel Pressing the brightness up button increases the display brightness incrementally until maximum brightness is achieved Likewise pressing the brightness down button decreases the display brightness until minimum brightness is achieved Because there are 64 incremental levels of brightness intensity a single press of either brightness adjustment button may not be noticeable The up or down button can be pressed and held to accelerate brightness adjustment Note The 2 functions F4 F5 F6 and F7 keys have no function on the VX6 There are no provisions for adjusting the contrast of the display The display remains on unless Microsoft Windows CE NET power management is configured to turn the display off after a certain period of inactivity Cleaning the Dis
30. later in this manual for details on the VX6 Control Panel Microsoft Windows CE NET Control Panel The Microsoft Windows CE NET Control Panel provides standard Windows CE NET options for configuring the VX6 such as e Sounds and volume control e Display configuration including backlight power management Note Please consult your System Administrator or refer to commercially available Microsoft Windows CE NET user guides or the on line Help application for these standard configuration options PCMCIA ATA and SD Slots The VX6 has two PCMCIA slots These slots are intended for use with Type or II cards such as LXE s 2 4GHz wireless devices These slots are hot swappable per PCMCIA specifications The Compact Flash CF slot contains the Compact Flash ATA hard drive This drive contains the Operating System and the Documents and Settings The VX6 does not operate without this card installed The CF card is not hot swappable One Secure Digital SD slot is provided for SD memory cards The SD card is hot swappable Please see the VX6 Reference Guide for more details on the PCMCIA CF and SD slots AppLock and the VX6 AppLock may be installed and running on the mobile device AppLock restricts access to programs and the Windows CE NET Control Panel Please contact your system administrator for details Single Application AppLock Single application AppLock restricts a user to one application The user is unable to exi
31. le mount antennas and an internal antenna External Antenna Note VX65s are equipped with a wireless device and require an antenna Some VX6 s may be equipped with a dual antenna option For these VX6 an external antenna must be connected to each antenna connector Place the antenna over the antenna connector Push down and twist clockwise until the antenna is secured Repeat for second antenna connector if present Adjust the antenna angle to improve RF communications with the computer network Note Substitution of antennas is not permitted unless authorized by LXE Use of unauthorized antennas will void the FCC emissions certification of the VX6 Remote Vehicle Mount Antenna The external antenna or antennas can be remotely mounted on the vehicle Please refer to the Vehicle Remote Mount Antenna Installation Sheet for details Internal Antenna If the internal antenna option is ordered an antenna is mounted on the inside of the user access panel cover The internal antenna assembly has two antenna cables Attach the antenna cables to the wireless client card When this process is complete reattach the access cover screws using a torque wrench capable of measuring to 9 1 inch pounds force 1 016 11 N m The screws must be fastened to 9 inch pounds each The screws require a Phillips size 1 driver head Connect Serial Barcode Scanner Refer to the documentation received with the barcode scanner for complete instruction
32. low all cautions below to determine if your present power supply can be used with the VX6 Caution This document assumes the VX1 2 4 DC power cable if applicable is already properly connected to your vehicle If this is not the case please refer to the VX1 User s Guide VX2 User s Guide or VX4 User s Guide for direct vehicle connection details Caution For use only with VX1 2 4 DC power cables with yellow colored cable containing 18AWG wires Do not use this cable with VX1 2 4 DC power cables with gray colored cable containing 22AWG wires These power cables must be replaced with a VX5 6 7 power cable Caution When a DC power cable that is eight feet or longer is in a 12V application there may be an excessive voltage drop over the longer cable If this occurs a new power cable is required Caution Do not use this adapter with AC power supplies originally designed for the 1380 1390 VX1 VX2 or VX4 These power supplies do not have sufficient power for the VX6 Note For more information on the 12 80V DC direct UPS battery pack and extension cable connections please refer to the appropriate section earlier in this manual How To Connect Power Adapter Cable 1 The VX6 must be turned off and the power cable must be UNPLUGGED from the VX6 Attach the smaller end of the Power Adapter Cable to the VX1 2 4 power cable by aligning the water tight connector pins to the power cable
33. mately 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 VX6 Position the upper clamp piece with ball A on the beam Place the bolts B through the holes in the upper clamp piece Position the lower clamp piece C below the beam Align the bolts with the holes in the lower clamp piece Place the nylon locking nuts D on the bolts and tighten the bolts Step 2 Attach RAM Mount Ball to the VX6 1 Turn the VX6 off before attaching the RAM mount ball 2 Place the VX6 face down on a stable surface 3 Position the RAM ball bracket on the rear of the VX6 aligning the curved edge on the RAM mount bracket with the curved edge on the VX6 Attach with four 1 4 20x5 8 bolts using one flat washer and one locking washer per bolt Place the locking washer on the bolt before the flat washer Caution Failure to use one flat washer and one locking washer per bolt can result in damage to the backplate of the VX6 computer Step 2 Attach VX6 Assembly to RAM Mount Slip the RAM arm over the ball on the vehicle RAM ball bracket Insert the ball of the RAM mount bracket into the RAM arm Adjust the VX6 to the desired position and tighten the knob on the RAM arm using the supplied RAM wrench U Bracket Mount System Components Bottom Mounting Bracket This bracket is moun
34. mple in an office environment an optional external Input Power Supply can be used to convert AC wall power to an appropriate DC level See the section titled Installation sub section titled External Power Supply Power input is fused for protection and the fuse is externally accessible See section titled Installation sub section titled Fuse Replacement for the VX6 Uninterruptible Power Supply Battery Pack An optional Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS battery pack is designed to provide power to the VX6 for short periods of time when vehicle power is unavailable such as when vehicle batteries are swapped Fully charged the UPS battery powers the VX6 for a minimum of 15 minutes at 259 C 779 F ambient temperature The Power Status LED on the VX6 indicates the UPS battery status Green Running on 12V 80V power input Solid Yellow Running on UPS battery battery is not low on power Flashing Yellow Running on UPS battery battery is critically low Backup Battery The internal 190 mAh Lithium backup coin cell battery provides power to maintain date and time when the VX6 is not powered from an external source Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same type or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Getting Help All LXE manuals are now available on one CD and they can also be viewed
35. ng from the UPS e Flashing Yellow VX6 Is operating from the UPS but UPS battery is critically low Press the power button to start the VX6 You are now ready to use the computer Enter data using the keyboard touchscreen or a Serial Barcode Scanner Note Always turn the computer off prior to connecting or disconnecting any power source The VX6 is designed for an orderly shutdown when using the power button An orderly shutdown first closes any open programs and then shuts down the Windows CE NET operating system DO NOT remove power from the VX6 without shutting down the VX6 The VX6 shutdown may be initiated in any of the following ways e Momentarily pressing and releasing the power button less than 5 seconds performs an orderly shutdown e Pressing and holding the power button for more than five seconds forces a shutdown Any open programs and the Windows CE NET operating system are shut down before power off Use this option to shut down the VX6 when the operating system is not responding For more information on the shutdown process please refer to the Windows CE NET help function or commercially available help guides Display and Touchscreen The VX6 Display is a thin film transistor display capable of supporting Half SVGA graphics modes Display size is half screen 800 x 320 pixels The display covering is designed to resist stains The touch screen allows signature capture and touch input The touch screen is a Res
36. ount System Components RAM Mounting Assembly The RAM mounting assembly consists of the following parts 1 VXX RAM ball bracket 2 RAM arm size D 3 RAM ball base Qr RAM clamp mount RAM Clamp Mount includes Upper Clamp Piece with Ball Lower Clamp Piece Bolts 2 each Nylon locking nuts 2 each 4 Hardware Bolts 1 4 20x5 8 4 each Washers 1 4 locking 4 each Washers 1 4 flat 4 each RAM wrench Torque Measurements You will need a torquing tool capable of torquing to 50 inch pounds 5 64 56 N m Torque all screws and bolts according to the following table For these screws and bolts 1 4 bolts Torque to 50 0x5 in lb 5 64 56 N m Procedure Step la Mount Vehicle RAM Ball Base Note f you are using the RAM clamp mount please skip to Step 1b 1 Determine the position for mounting the RAM ball base Be sure to position the RAM ball base to allow access to the switches and ports on the bottom of the VX6 Attach the RAM ball base to the vehicle mounting surface using four 1 4 bolts or equivalent fasteners Note 1 4 Bolts not included I MPORTANT Mount to the most rigid surface available Step 1b Mount Vehicle RAM Clamp Mount Note f you are using the RAM ball base complete Step la and skip Step 1b 1 4 Determine the position for mounting the RAM clamp mount The clamp mount can be used on a beam such as on a fork lift truck up to 2 5 63 5 mm wide and approxi
37. play Keep fingers and rough or sharp objects away from the display If the glass becomes soiled or smudged clean only with a standard household cleaner such as Windex without vinegar or use Isopropyl Alcohol Do not use paper towels or harsh chemical based cleaning fluids since they may result in damage to the glass surface Use a clean damp lint free cloth Do not scrub optical surfaces If possible clean only those areas which are soiled Lint particulates can be removed with clean filtered canned air Disabling the Touchscreen The touchscreen can be disabled if desired For more information please refer to Disabling the Touchscreen in the VX6 Reference Guide Disabling the Touchscreen Heater The touchscreen heater included on extended temperature VX6 models can be disabled on certain VX6 s if desired For more information please refer to Disabling the Touchscreen in the VX6 Reference Guide Calibrating the Touchscreen Although the touch screen is installed and calibrated at the factory users may make adjustments to it To calibrate the touchscreen select Start Settings and double tap the Stylus icon The calibration utility displays a cross on the screen Touch the center of the cross with the stylus and hold for a few seconds Release and repeat with the next cross After all locations have been touched either press lt Enter gt or click the Calibration button Touchscreen Protective Film LXE o
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39. s Read all warnings and caution labels Note Before using the scanner read section titled Operation sub section titled Laser Barcode Scanner Warnings Pin 9 of COMI is configured to provide 5V To change Pin 9 of the port please refer to Chapter 4 System Configuration in the VX6 Reference Guide The scanner cable is attached to the connector labeled COM1 SCANNER The scanner receives power from the VX6 The cable requires a nine pin D shell female connector for the VX6 Note Use of a shielded cable is required to maintain FCC and CI SPR22 emissions compliance 1 Power off the VX6 before connecting the scanner cable to the VX6 2 Seatthe connector firmly over the pins and turn the thumbscrews in a clockwise direction Do not overtighten 3 Use a strain relief clamp to secure the cable Press the power button to power up the VX6 When you have finished using the scanner remove it from the VX6 and store the scanner in a closed container or bag Refer to the documentation received with the barcode scanner for complete instructions Connect Serial Printer or PC Refer to the documentation received with the printer or PC for complete instructions Pin 9 of COM3 labeled COM2 3 is configured to provide RI To change Pin 9 of the port please refer to Chapter 4 System Configuration in the VX6 Reference Guide The printer or PC cable requires a nine pin D shell female connector for the VX6 Th
40. t 00 08 oaaao D ne pend ol lol Erb po Ss S Ti Eln dls 5 a jo njo 2 2 oo ce 2 el 2 o t Els S 5 9 ss sve Ble l co o 5 Elo E E ELSES Sa 318 wlE D gt S gt lt gt N alle t infolr ola ol Al vj a l vcl le S Press These Keys and Then T tthis k Press this ke o a CapsLock d apostrophe op MH tilde Dx p Pop q TB ae eT cu dio AS x p A 1 TG xo p ode T x fw Soo HS SEA AE x 0L pp SR xo pop 7 B x P Yr amp Ap U x P f O x tt P Safety Statements RF Safety Notice Caution This device is intended to transmit RF energy For protection against RF exposure to humans and in accordance with FCC rules and Industry Canada rules this transmitter should be installed such that a minimum separation distance of at least 20 cm 7 8 in is maintained between the antenna and the general population This device is not to be co located with other transmitters Lithium Battery Safety Statement Lithium battery inside Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with same or equivalent type recommended by battery manufacturer US AC Power Supply Safety Statement VX6 Output Rated 12 80 VDC Minimum 75W Optional A C Power Supply Outside North America this unit is intended for use with an IEC certified ITE power supply with output rated as stated at
41. t accessories to VX6 e g scanner antenna etc Secure all cables to the VX6 with the Strain Relief Cable Clamps Turn the VX6 on When instructed calibrate the touchscreen The screen may appear white while applications and drivers are loading When complete set Date and Time see the VX6 Reference Guide Configure wireless client see the VX6 Reference Guide Warmboot to ensure all registry settings are saved Device is ready for use The VX6 should be mounted in an area in the vehicle where it Note Does not obstruct the vehicle driver s vision or safe vehicle operation Can be easily accessed by anyone seated in the driver s seat If your VX6 has AppLock installed please contact your system administrator for setup and processing information AppLock is configured by an administrator to limit general users to only certain programs Note When the internal antenna option is ordered the internal antenna is mounted on the inside of the Access Panel Cover Note COMI is configured with Pin 9 5V COM3 is labeled COMZ 3 and is configured with Pin 9 RI Please see the VX6 Reference Guide for details The Half Screen Display The VX6 has a half screen TFT color display capable of supporting SVGA graphics mode The resolution is 800 x 320 pixels VX6 Control Panel The VX6 control panel contains the status LED power button and display brightness adjustment buttons Please refer to the Operation section
42. t cable labeled To Computer from the UPS battery pack to the extension cable by aligning the water tight connector to the input end of the extension cable push down on the water tight connector and twist it to fasten securely 4 Route the extension cable the shortest way possible The cable is rated for a maximum temperature of 105 C 221 F When routing this cable it should be protected from physical damage and from surfaces that might exceed this temperature Do not expose the cable to chemicals or oil that may cause the wiring insulation to deteriorate Always route the cable so that it does not interfere with safe operation and maintenance of the vehicle Note f the vehicle is equipped with a panel containing Silicon Controller Rectifiers SCR s avoid routing the power cable in close proximity to these devices 5 Provide mechanical support for the cable by securing it to the vehicle structure at approximately one foot intervals taking care not to over tighten and pinch conductors or penetrate outer cable jacket 6 Connect the output end of the extension cable to the power connector on the bottom of the VX6 by aligning the water tight connector to the power connector push down on the water tight connector and twist it to fasten securely 7 Turn the VX6 on Power Adapter Cable LXE offers an adapter cable part no 9000A077CBLPWRADPTR to adapt certain VX1 VX2 or VX4 DC power supplies to the VX6 Please read and fol
43. t the application or if the application exits it immediately restarts Multi Application AppLock The appearance of taskbar icons are different on various mobile device platforms and may differ from the example shown below This example is shown only to aid in describing how the user can switch between applications using a stylus If RFTerm and Microsoft Word were the two applications locked and the user tapped the taskbar icon to place the popup menu on screen a switching menu showing both application icons is displayed on the screen Touch Tap the taskbar icon to place the popup menu on screen Tap one of the application icons in the popup menu The selected application is brought to the foreground while the other application continues to run in the background Stylus taps affect the application running in the foreground only Alternatively you can use the Tab BackTab and or cursor keys to move the on screen cursor Then press the Enter key to activate the highlighted choice Hotkey If the mobile device uses LXE s Dual AppLock to allow the user to switch between two applications the default Activation key is Ctrl Spc The key sequence switches the focus between one application and another Data entry affects the application running in the foreground only Note that the system administrator may have assigned a different key sequence to use when switching applications Note The hotkey method can still be used if the touchscreen on th
44. tallation the input power cable must be connected to a fused circuit on the vehicle This fused circuit requires a 10 Amp maximum time delay slow blow high interrupting rating fuse If the supply connection is made directly to the battery the fuse should be installed in the positive lead within 5 inches of the battery positive terminal Caution For installation by trained service personne only Note Note Risk of ignition or explosion Explosive gas mixture may be vented from battery Work only in well ventilated area Avoid creating arcs and sparks at battery terminals Please see Power Adapter Cable later in this section for information on adapting a VX1 VX2 or VX4 DC power supply to the VX6 Correct electrical polarity is required for safe and proper installation Connecting the cable to the VX6 with the polarity reversed will cause the VX6 s fuse to be blown See the following figure titled Vehicle Connection Wiring Color Codes for additional wire color coding specifics How To Connect Vehicle 12 80VDC Connection The VX6 must be turned off and the power cable must be UNPLUGGED from the VX6 While observing the fuse requirements specified above connect the power cable as close as possible to the actual battery terminals of the vehicle When available always connect to unswitched terminals in vehicle fuse panel after providing proper fusing ATTENTION For uninterrupted power electrical suppl
45. ted to the vehicle The VX6 can be mounted to the bottom mounting bracket The UPS battery pack may be mounted to the bottom mounting bracket If the optional UPS battery pack is to be mounted to the bottom bracket use the following parts included with the UPS battery pack not shown 1 long aluminum spacer w through hole 2 each 1 4 flat washer 2 each 1 4 locking washer 2 each screw pan head 1 4 20x2 2 each Back Bracket Assembly 1 Rear Bracket 2 Hardware 1 4 flat washer 8 each 1 4 locking washer 8 each 1 4 flat washer 8 each The viewing angle can be adjusted through a wide range to provide the best viewing angle Torque Measurements You will need a torquing tool capable of torquing to 50 inch pounds 5 64 56 N m Torque all screws and bolts according to the following table For these screws and bolts 1 4 bolts Torque to 50 0x5 in Ib 5 64 56 N m Procedure Step 1 Mount Bottom Mounting Bracket To Vehicle 1 Position the bracket to allow access to the switches and ports on the bottom of the VX6 2 Attach the bottom mounting bracket to the vehicle mounting surface using a minimum of four 1 4 bolts or equivalent fasteners Note 1 4 Bolts and washers not included It is recommended to use lock washers and flat washers on the fasteners IMPORTANT Mount to the most rigid surface available After the bottom bracket has been attached to a rigid surface you are ready to assemble the VX6 brack
46. the connector jack 6 To remove the Ethernet cable press the release tab on the cable end USB Mouse The USB port may be used to connect a USB mouse to the VX6 however the mouse pointer may not always be visible Please see Touchscreen and USB Mouse later in this manual for more details Connect External Headset The VX6 provides an external headset connection via an audio jack connector labeled Audio n The audio jack accepts a headset with a 2 5mm plug such as a mono headset with microphone or a stereo headset Please refer to the VX6 Reference Guide for information on configuring the audio port for a mono headset with microphone or a stereo headset 1 Insert the speaker or headphone plug into the audio connector making sure the plug is firmly seated in the audio jack Replace the plug when the speaker or headset is removed from the audio jack Use a strain relief clamp to secure the cable Connect Power Cable and Optional UPS Battery Pack Turn the VX6 off before attaching the power plug Connect the power cable to vehicle power See the following section titled Vehicle 12 80VDC Direct Connection or 7 to an AC adapter See the following section titled External Power Supply Several possibilities are available for routing the vehicle power to the VX6 See the following section titled Vehicle 12 80VDC Direct Connection for details All plugs and receptacles are keyed and care must b
47. the top of this page US Vehicle Power Supply Connection Safety Statement Vehicle Power Supply Connection If the supply connection is made directly to the battery a 10A slow blow fuse should be installed in the positive lead within 5 inches 12 7 cm of the battery positive terminal US
48. ture Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure The scanner uses laser light The following labels are representations of caution and warning labels placed on laser scanners Do not pour spray or spill any liquid on the scanner The Barcode Scanner contains the circuitry scanning motor and laser Handle with appropriate care Enter Data You can enter data into the VX6 through several different methods e The tethered scanner connected to the COMI serial port provides barcode data entry e The serial ports are used to input output data e The keyboard provides manual entry e The touchscreen also provides manual entry Keyboard Entry Refer to Appendix A Key Maps for specific keypresses The keyboard is used to manually input data that is not collected otherwise Almost any function that a full sized computer keyboard can provide is duplicated on the VX6 keyboard but it may take a few more keystrokes to accomplish a keyed task Almost every key has two or three different functions The primary alpha or numeric character is printed on the key For example when the lt 2 gt key is selected pressing the desired second function key produces the lt 2 gt character i e lt 2 gt F1 toggles the CAPS Lock function The specific lt 2 character is printed above the corresponding key Please refer to Appendix A Key Maps for
49. ume n Note The F8 and F9 keys on the VX6 keyboard have no function as Windows CE NET controls the sound volume Microsoft Windows CE NET Event Sounds The VX6 includes a customized sound scheme The customized WAV files are preferable to the standard Microsoft Windows CE NET sounds when using the internal speakers Power Management All Power Management is handled through the Microsoft Windows CE NET Control Panel Since the VX6 is externally powered the only power management configuration is for the display display backlight and the keyboard backlight The display the display backlight and the keyboard backlight are turned off at the same time The time interval can be configured using Start Settings Control Panel Display Backlight tab When enabled the display display backlight and keyboard backlight are turned off when the timer expires The timer is reset by the following primary events e Keypress or e Mouse movement or e Touchscreen touch For more information on configuring Microsoft Windows CE NET Power Management please refer to the VX6 Reference Guide Laser Barcode Scanner Warnings e Do not look into the laser s lens e Do not stare directly into the laser beam e Do not remove the laser caution labels from the scanner e Do not connect the laser barcode module to any other device Caution Please read the caution labels Avoid exposure Laser light is emitted from the scanner s aper
50. y connections should not be made at any point after the ignition switch of the vehicle Route the power cable the shortest way possible The cable is rated for a maximum temperature of 105 C 221 F When routing this cable it should be protected from physical damage and from surfaces that might exceed this temperature Do not expose the cable to chemicals or oil that may cause the wiring insulation to deteriorate Note f the vehicle is equipped with a panel containing Silicon Controller Rectifiers SCR avoid routing the power cable in close proximity to these devices Always route the cable so that it does not interfere with safe operation and maintenance of the vehicle Use proper electrical and mechanical fastening means for terminating the cable Properly sized crimp type electrical terminals are an accepted method of termination Please select electrical connectors sized for use with 18AWG 1mm conductors Wiring color codes for LXE supplied DC input power cabling Vehicle Supply Wire Color 12 80VDC DC White Return DC Black Vehicle Chassis GND Green Vehicle Connection Wiring Color Codes Provide mechanical support for the cable by securing it to the vehicle structure at approximately one foot intervals taking care not to over tighten and pinch conductors or penetrate outer cable jacket Refer to the following sections to complete the power connection to the VX6 How To Connect VX6 without a UPS Battery P
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