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Connect Serial Device
Note: Pin 9 of the desired COM port must be configured to provide +5V or RI as needed for the connected device. See the
Options (page 5-17) control panel for details.
Note: Pin 9 of the desired COM port must be configured to provide +5V or RI as needed for the connected device. See the
Options (page 5-43) control panel for details.
Note: Pin 9 of the COM port is configured to provide +5V.
Note: By default, COM1 and COM2 ports are used by Enterprise Data Collection. To use a COM port for screen blanking,
access Enterprise Settings (page 5-27) and set Data Collection > Tethered Scanners > Tethered Scanner (COMx)
- Enable Scanner Port to off (where COMx is either COM1 or COM2).
Note: By default, COM1 and COM2 ports are used by Enterprise Data Collection. To use a COM port for screen blanking,
access Enterprise Settings (page 5-10) and set Data Collection > Tethered Scanners > Tethered Scanner (COMx)
- Enable Scanner Port to off (where COMx is either COM1 or COM2).
See COM1 and COM2 Connector (page 9-6) for connector pinouts.
1. Seat the cable end connector firmly over the serial COM port on the Smart Dock.
2. Turn the thumbscrews in a clockwise direction. Do not over tighten.
3. Secure the cables to the Thor VM3 with Strain Relief Cable Clamps (page 4-16).
4. Connect the other cable end to the desired serial device.
Connect a Tethered Scanner
1. The scanner cable is attached to either the COM1 or COM2 port on the 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.
Connect Headset Cable
The CANbus/Audio connector supports a headset adapter cable or a CANbus cable. The Thor VM3 does not support con-
necting audio and CANbus simultaneously.
See CANbus / Audio Connector (page 9-11) for connector pinouts.
1. Seat the D15 cable end connector firmly over the CANbus/Audio Connector on the Smart Dock.
2. Tighten the thumbscrews in a clockwise direction. Do not over tighten.
Headphones
Microphone
To Audio cable
To Audio
connector
on dock
To headset