12 Thor VM3 with Microsoft Windows Embedded Compact 7 User Guide
VMXD Enhanced Dock
This dock is designed for use when the Thor VM3 is replacing a Thor VX8 or Thor VX9.
This dock utilizes the existing vehicle wiring from the earlier computer and supports
screen blanking through that wiring.
Note: For the VMX Enhanced Dock: COM1 is used for screen blanking (via the power cable
connector) and is unavailable when the screen blanking box is attached. When a screen
blanking box is attached, any external serial device such as a scanner, must be connected
to the COM2 port on the dock. If a screen blanking box is not connected via the power
cable, the COM1 port on the dock is available for a serial device.
Caution: This dock is designed for DC power vehicle-mounted
applications only.
SKUs VMX004VMCRADLE
Power
Connection
Designed to connect to existing Thor VX8 or Thor VX9 power cable only, using existing
DC/DC power supply
Serial Ports COM1 and COM2
(see note below)
USB Ports USB1 port provides host connection via an adapter cable. This port also supports
Honeywell external keyboards.
USB2 port provides two USB host ports via an adapter cable.
Direct USB host connection on top of dock.
Ethernet RJ-45 Ethernet connection on top of dock.
CANbus CANbus connection via an adapter cable
Audio Headset connection via an adapter cable
Screen
Blanking
Supported via power cable connector. (see note below)
Ignition
Control
Not supported