Honeywell VX8 Laptop User Manual


 
Mounting Instruction
1. Attach and secure the mounting plate or bracket to the highest point on the safety cage, following these precautions:
l The mounting plate or bracket must be mounted so the antenna is not damaged while the vehicle or any of
its parts are moving.
l The antenna mounting portion of the plate or bracket must be parallel to the floor.
l If the Thor VX8 requires two antennas, they must be mounted at least 12 inches (304.8mm) apart.
2. Attach the female connector of the coaxial cable to the antenna connector on the vehicle mounted Thor VX8.
3. Secure the antenna to the mounting bracket or plate.
4. Connect the antenna cable to the whip antenna.
5. Use cable ties to secure the coaxial cable to the vehicle as necessary. Make sure the cable is routed so it is not
damaged by any moving parts of the vehicle.
6. If the Thor VX8 is using dual 802.11 antennas (diversity option), repeat these steps for the second antenna.
WAN Remote Mount Antenna
The Remote Antenna Installation Kit consists of the WAN antenna and integrated cable. Tools are not included.
The remote antenna is mounted on the top of a forklift, truck or other vehicle and cabled to the Thor VX8 inside the vehicle.
1. Locate a mounting position on highest point on the vehicle, following these precautions:
l The antenna must be mounted so the antenna is not damaged while the vehicle or any of its parts are
moving.
2. Clean the area where the antenna is to be mounted.
3. Remove the protective backing paper from the adhesive on the antenna and position the antenna on the vehicle.
4. Attach the connector on the coaxial cable to the antenna connector on the vehicle mounted Thor VX8.
5. Use cable ties to secure the coaxial cable to the vehicle as necessary. Make sure the cable is routed so it is not
damaged by any moving parts of the vehicle.
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