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Getting Started
Overview
The Thor VM2 Vehicle Mount Computer (VMC) is a rugged, vehicle mounted computer running a Microsoft
®
Windows
®
CE 6
operating system and capable of wireless data communications from a fork-lift truck or any properly configured vehicle. Wire-
less communications are supported over a 802.11 WLAN network and, optionally, over a WWAN network. The Bluetooth
®
mod-
ule supports Bluetooth printers and scanners.
The Thor VM2 is designed for use with a vehicle Quick Mount Smart Dock. The dock installs in the vehicle and connects to
vehicle power. The dock provides conditioned input power for the Thor VM2. Peripheral connections are on the dock. The Thor
VM2 is designed to easily be removed from the dock with a latch on the lower rear of the Thor VM2 housing. Since the dock
remains attached to the vehicle, the Thor VM2 computer can easily be moved from one vehicle equipped with a dock to another
vehicle equipped with a dock.
The Thor VM2 contains a UPS battery which, when fully charged, can power the Thor VM2 for a minimum of 30 minutes. This
can be when the Thor VM2 is not attached to a Quick Mount Smart Dock or when the Thor VM2 is attached to a dock but the
vehicle power is interrupted, such as when the vehicle battery is being changed.
The Thor VM2 can be used with or without an external keyboard. There are 5 programmable keys (P1-P5) on the front bezel
and, when used with the Orange modifier key, provide 5 additional programmable keys (P6-P10).
Contact Technical Assistance (page 11-1) for information on the latest upgrades for your Thor VM2.
About this Guide
This user’s guide has been developed for a Thor VM2 with a Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Embedded CE 6 operating system.
Out of the Box
The following items may be packaged separately:
• Thor VM2
• Quick Mount Smart Dock (includes 10-60VDC power cable)
• RAM or U-Bracket vehicle mount kit
CAUTION - Before shipping the Thor VM2, be sure to Disconnect UPS Battery (page 4-61) .
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