Intermec CV41

Chapter 1 — About the Computer
CV41 Vehicle Mount Computer (Windows CE) User Guide 5
Mount and Power the CV41
To use the CV41, you must properly mount and power the CV41. To
To do this you must purchase a smart dock and a RAM Mounting Kit
and secure the CV41 to a vehicle or to your desktop. After mounting
the smart dock, you must power it using a DC/DC or AC/DC power
supply. For more information, see the CV41 Vehicle Mounting Kit
Reference Guide.
About the Smart Dock
The smart dock provides conditioned power to the CV41. With this
unique system, the smart dock remains attached to the vehicle, and
you can easily move the CV41 from one vehicle equipped with the
smart dock to another. Additionally, the dock provides:
• a USB port
• two COM ports
• a CANBUS/audio port
• strain relief cable mounts
To connect any accessory such as a tethered scanner, or a USB flash
drive, you need to purchase the correct accessory cables.
Connect the Smart Dock to a DC/DC Power Supply
To provide power to the CV41, you must first provide power to the
smart dock. The CV41 comes with a DC power cable to connect a a
forklift running 10-60 VDC power. Other power supply options (sold
separately) include:
• 72-144 VDC Power Connection Kit
• AC Power Supply
For more information on installing these power options, see the CV41
Vehicle Mounting Kit Reference Guide.