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Further, LXE Incorporated, reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes to it from time to time without any obligation to notify any person or organization of such revision or changes. Copyright Notice: This manual is copyrighted. All rights are reserved. This document may not, ...

Page 3 - Important: This symbol is placed on the product to remind users to; dispose of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

Important: This symbol is placed on the product to remind users to dispose of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) appropriately, per Directive 2002-96-EC. In most areas, this product can be recycled, reclaimed and re-used when properly discarded. Do not discard labeled units with trash....

Page 4 - Table of Contents

Table of Contents The VX6 Vehicle Mount Computer ........................................................................................................ 7 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................

Page 7 - The VX6 Vehicle Mount Computer; Introduction; Windows

The VX6 Vehicle Mount Computer Introduction The VX6 Vehicle Mount Computer (VMC) is a rugged, vehicle-mounted, Microsoft ® Windows ® CE .NET equipped computer. The VX6 is capable of wireless data communications from a fork-lift truck or any properly configured vehicle. The unit uses a 2.4 GHz device...

Page 8 - Environmental Specifications; Feature

Environmental Specifications Feature Specification Operating Temperature Standard version -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C) [non-condensing] Extended Temperature version -22º to 122º F (-30ºC to 50ºC [condensing] Storage Temperature Standard version -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C) [non-condensing] Extend...

Page 9 - Quick Start; battery pack, which is then connected to the VX6.; Can be easily accessed by anyone seated in the driver’s seat.

Quick Start This section’s instructions are based on the assumption that your new system is pre- configured and requires only accessory installation (e.g. antenna and/or barcode scanner) and a power source. Use this guide as you would any other source book -- reading portions to learn about the VX6,...

Page 10 - The Half-Screen Display; on the VX6 Control Panel.; Microsoft Windows CE .NET Control Panel; Sounds and volume control; PCMCIA, ATA and SD Slots

Note: When the internal antenna option is ordered, the internal antenna is mounted on the inside of the Access Panel Cover. Note: COM1 is configured with Pin 9 +5V. COM3 is labeled “COM2/3” and is configured with Pin 9 RI. Please see the VX6 Reference Guide for details. The Half-Screen Display The V...

Page 11 - AppLock and the VX6; Single Application AppLock; Touch

the Operating System and the Documents and Settings. The VX6 does not operate without this card installed. The CF card is not hot swappable. One Secure Digital (SD) slot is provided for SD memory cards. The SD card is hot swappable. Please see the “VX6 Reference Guide” for more details on the PCMCIA...

Page 12 - sequence to use when switching applications.; The QWERTY Keyboard; Key Maps; Unused Key Functions; these power management modes.

between one application and another. Data entry affects the application running in the foreground only. Note that the system administrator may have assigned a different key sequence to use when switching applications. Note: The hotkey method can still be used if the touchscreen on the VX6 is disable...

Page 13 - Custom Key Maps; the keymap popup and click OK.; NumLock and the VX6; Guide” for more information on NumLock.; Keyboard Backlight; CAPS LED; CapsLock after a reboot, please refer to the “VX6 Reference Guide”.

Custom Key Maps The System Administrator creates Custom Key Maps for the VX6. To activate the Custom keymap, select Start | Settings | Control Panel | Keyboard icon. Select the Custom keymap from the keyboard popup menu, and close the control panel with the OK button. To return to the default keymap...

Page 14 - Secondary Keys LED; > key followed by the superscripted key.; Control Keys; The keyboard has several control keys, which are not used on the VX6.

Secondary Keys LED The keyboard is equipped with several secondary keys. These keys are identified by the superscripted text found on the keyboard keys. The secondary keys are accessible by using two (2) keystrokes: the <2 nd > key followed by the superscripted key. Once the <2 nd > stat...

Page 15 - General Windows CE .NET Keyboard Shortcuts; standard keyboard shortcuts for Windows CE .NET applications.; Press these keys ...; The touchscreen provides equivalent functionality to a mouse:; A touch on the touchscreen is equivalent to a left mouse click.

General Windows CE .NET Keyboard Shortcuts Use the keyboard shortcuts in the chart below to navigate with the VX6 keyboard. These are standard keyboard shortcuts for Windows CE .NET applications. Press these keys … To … CTRL + C Copy CTRL + X Cut CTRL + V Paste CTRL + Z Undo DELETE Delete SHIFT with...

Page 16 - it is possible to input data from both keyboards.; Enabling the Input Panel; panel state” checkbox is checked and warmboot the VX6.; Power Supply; “Installation”, sub-section titled “Fuse Replacement for the VX6”.

Input Panel (Virtual Keyboard) The Input Panel may be enabled via the Input Panel icon in the Windows CE .NET Control Panel. The Input Panel can be displayed as a large or small keyboard. Virtual keyboards display the actual character a keypress results in. For example, pressing the <Shift> ke...

Page 17 - – Running on 12V – 80V power input; Solid Yellow; – Running on UPS battery, battery is not low on power; Flashing Yellow; – Running on UPS battery, battery is critically low.; Backup Battery; time when the VX6 is not powered from an external source.

Uninterruptible Power Supply Battery Pack An optional Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) battery pack is designed to provide power to the VX6 for short periods of time when vehicle power is unavailable (such as when vehicle batteries are swapped). Fully charged, the UPS battery powers the VX6 for a ...

Page 18 - Getting Help; on the LXE Manuals CD.; Manuals and Accessories; Manuals; The following manuals are available on the LXE Manuals CD:; VX6 Reference Guide

Getting Help All LXE manuals are now available on one CD and they can also be viewed / downloaded from the LXE ServicePass website on the ServicePass / Documentation page. Contact your LXE representative to obtain the LXE Manuals CD or logon information for the ServicePass web pages. You can also ge...

Page 19 - Accessories; The table below lists the available VX6 accessories.

Accessories The table below lists the available VX6 accessories. • Where two parts numbers are listed for a given part, the part number ending in “-R” is the RoHS compliant version. • When only one part number is listed, the part is RoHS compliant unless otherwise noted. VX6 Brackets Bracket, U Styl...

Page 22 - Installation; Install Mounting Brackets; Several types of mounting systems are provided for the VX6:

Installation Install Mounting Brackets Caution: This device is intended to transmit RF energy. For protection against RF exposure to humans and in accordance with FCC rules and Industry Canada rules, this transmitter should be installed such that a minimum separation distance of at least 20 cm (7.8 ...

Page 23 - RAM Mount System; Components; RAM Mounting Assembly; The RAM mounting assembly consists of the following parts:; Torque Measurements; For these screws and bolts...

RAM Mount System Components RAM Mounting Assembly The RAM mounting assembly consists of the following parts: 1. VXX RAM ball bracket 2. RAM arm, size D 3. RAM ball base - or - RAM clamp mount RAM Clamp Mount includes: Upper Clamp Piece with Ball Lower Clamp Piece Bolts (2 each) Nylon locking nuts (2...

Page 24 - Procedure; Step 1a – Mount Vehicle RAM Ball Base; Note: If you are using the RAM clamp mount, please skip to Step 1b.; to allow access to the switches and ports on the bottom of the VX6.; IMPORTANT; Mount to the most rigid surface available.; Step 1b – Mount Vehicle RAM Clamp Mount; Place the nylon locking nuts (D) on the bolts and tighten the bolts.

Procedure Step 1a – Mount Vehicle RAM Ball Base Note: If you are using the RAM clamp mount, please skip to Step 1b. 1. Determine the position for mounting the RAM ball base. Be sure to position the RAM ball base to allow access to the switches and ports on the bottom of the VX6. 2. Attach the RAM ba...

Page 25 - Step 2 – Attach RAM Mount Ball to the VX6; the backplate of the VX6 computer.; Step 2 – Attach VX6 Assembly to RAM Mount; on the RAM arm using the supplied RAM wrench.

Step 2 – Attach RAM Mount Ball to the VX6 1. Turn the VX6 off before attaching the RAM mount ball. 2. Place the VX6 face down on a stable surface. 3. Position the RAM ball bracket on the rear of the VX6, aligning the curved edge on the RAM mount bracket with the curved edge on the VX6. Attach with f...

Page 26 - U-Bracket Mount System; Bottom Mounting Bracket; Rear Bracket

U-Bracket Mount System Components Bottom Mounting Bracket This bracket is mounted to the vehicle. The VX6 can be mounted to the bottom mounting bracket. The UPS battery pack may be mounted to the bottom mounting bracket. If the optional UPS battery pack is to be mounted to the bottom bracket, use th...

Page 27 - Step 1 - Mount Bottom Mounting Bracket To Vehicle.; washers on the fasteners.; Step 2 - Connect Rear Bracket to VX6

Procedure Step 1 - Mount Bottom Mounting Bracket To Vehicle. 1. Position the bracket to allow access to the switches and ports on the bottom of the VX6. 2. Attach the bottom mounting bracket to the vehicle mounting surface using a minimum of four 1/4 bolts (or equivalent) fasteners. Note:1/4 Bolts a...

Page 28 - Step 3 - Attach VX6 Assembly To Bottom Mounting Bracket.; Loosely tighten each bolt as it is inserted.; Install Stylus Tether and Sleeve; loop

Step 3 - Attach VX6 Assembly To Bottom Mounting Bracket. 1. Place lock washer first, then flat washer on 1/4-20x5/8 bolt. Next insert mounting bolts through the curved apertures in the bottom mounting bracket and into the screw holes on the side of the back mounting bracket. 2. Loosely tighten each ...

Page 29 - Install/Remove Touchscreen Protective Film; is used in an abrasive environment.; How To Install Touchscreen Protective Film; touchscreen when finished.; How to Remove Touchscreen Protective Film

Install/Remove Touchscreen Protective Film LXE offers a replaceable touchscreen protective film to protect the touchscreen when the VX6 is used in an abrasive environment. How To Install Touchscreen Protective Film Make sure both the touchscreen and protective film are clean and dry before installat...

Page 30 - UPS Battery Pack Remote Mount; Connect Antenna; antennas, remote vehicle mount antennas and an internal antenna.; External Antenna

UPS Battery Pack Remote Mount The optional UPS battery pack must be mounted remotely when using the RAM mount system or a U-bracket designed for a previous model LXE computer. The remote mount can also be used with the VX6 U-bracket assembly if it is not convenient to mount the UPS battery pack to t...

Page 31 - Remote Vehicle Mount Antenna; the “Vehicle Remote Mount Antenna Installation Sheet” for details.; Internal Antenna; Connect Serial Barcode Scanner; all warnings and caution labels.; Barcode Scanner Warnings”.

Remote Vehicle Mount Antenna The external antenna (or antennas) can be remotely mounted on the vehicle. Please refer to the “Vehicle Remote Mount Antenna Installation Sheet” for details. Internal Antenna If the internal antenna option is ordered, an antenna is mounted on the inside of the user acces...

Page 32 - Connect Serial Printer or PC

When you have finished using the scanner, remove it from the VX6 and store the scanner in a closed container or bag. Refer to the documentation received with the barcode scanner for complete instructions. Connect Serial Printer or PC Refer to the documentation received with the printer or PC for com...

Page 33 - Ethernet and USB Ports; Use a strain relief clamp to secure the cable.; USB Mouse

Ethernet and USB Ports An Ethernet port and different types of external USB ports are available via a dongle cable attached to the port labeled “ETHERNET/USB”, located on the bottom of the VX6. Please refer to the illustrations below for the connectors available via dongle cable. 1. Power off the VX...

Page 34 - Connect External Headset; Use a strain relief clamp to secure the cable.; Connect Power Cable and Optional UPS Battery Pack; Turn the VX6 off before attaching the power plug.

Connect External Headset The VX6 provides an external headset connection via an audio jack connector labeled “Audio”. The audio jack accepts a headset with a 2.5mm plug, such as a mono headset with microphone or a stereo headset. Please refer to the VX6 Reference Guide for information on configuring...

Page 35 - External Power Supply, Optional; How To: Connect External Power Supply

External Power Supply, Optional The LXE-approved AC Power Adapter is only intended for use in a 25ºC (77ºF) maximum ambient temperature environment. In North America, this unit is intended for use with a UL Listed ITE power supply with output rated 12 – 80 VDC, minimum 75W. Outside North America, th...

Page 36 - Vehicle 12-80VDC Power Connection; For installation by trained service personnel only.; Warning; VX1, VX2 or VX4 DC power supply to the VX6.; be made at any point after the ignition switch of the vehicle.

Vehicle 12-80VDC Power Connection Caution: For proper and safe installation, the input power cable must be connected to a fused circuit on the vehicle. This fused circuit requires a 10 Amp maximum time delay (slow blow) high interrupting rating fuse. If the supply connection is made directly to the ...

Page 37 - avoid routing the power cable in close proximity to these devices.; Vehicle Supply; White; Vehicle Connection Wiring Color Codes

3. Route the power cable the shortest way possible. The cable is rated for a maximum temperature of 105°C (221°F). When routing this cable it should be protected from physical damage and from surfaces that might exceed this temperature. Do not expose the cable to chemicals or oil that may cause the ...

Page 39 - Power Adapter Cable; your present power supply can be used with the VX6.

deteriorate. Always route the cable so that it does not interfere with safe operation and maintenance of the vehicle. Note:If the vehicle is equipped with a panel containing Silicon Controller Rectifiers (SCR’s), avoid routing the power cable in close proximity to these devices. 5. Provide mechanica...

Page 40 - How To Connect Power Adapter Cable; Fuse Replacement for the VX6; Turn the VX6 off and disconnect the power cable from the VX6.

Note: For more information on the 12-80V DC direct, UPS battery pack and extension cable connections please refer to the appropriate section earlier in this manual. How To Connect Power Adapter Cable 1. The VX6 must be turned off and the power cable must be UNPLUGGED from the VX6. 2. Attach the smal...

Page 41 - Operation; Green; – VX6 is operating from vehicle or AC; – VX6 is operating from the UPS; – VX6 is operating from the UPS, but UPS battery is critically low.; function or commercially available help guides.

Operation Powering On/Off Connect the VX6 to a power source, either AC or Vehicle. The power (on/off) button is located on the front of the VX6. The switch is sealed by a rubber membrane. The Status LED on the LXE VX6 is illuminated when the power is on: • Green – VX6 is operating from vehicle or AC...

Page 42 - Display and Touchscreen; mouse. Only Delrin or plastic styluses should be used.; Adjusting Screen Display; after a certain period of inactivity.; Cleaning the Display; without vinegar or

Display and Touchscreen The VX6 Display is a thin-film transistor display capable of supporting Half SVGA+ graphics modes. Display size is half screen, 800 x 320 pixels. The display covering is designed to resist stains. The touch screen allows signature capture and touch input. The touch screen is ...

Page 43 - can be removed with clean, filtered canned air.; Disabling the Touchscreen; the Touchscreen” in the “VX6 Reference Guide”.; Disabling the Touchscreen Heater; the “VX6 Reference Guide”.; Calibrating the Touchscreen

they may result in damage to the glass surface. Use a clean, damp, lint-free cloth. Do not scrub optical surfaces. If possible, clean only those areas which are soiled. Lint/particulates can be removed with clean, filtered canned air. Disabling the Touchscreen The touchscreen can be disabled, if des...

Page 44 - see “USB Mouse” earlier in this manual for more details.; However, moving or clicking the mouse causes the pointer to appear.; Adjust Speaker Volume; controls the sound volume.; Power Management

reappears when the 95-key keyboard pointer or external mouse is moved or clicked. Please see “USB Mouse” earlier in this manual for more details. • When a USB mouse is first attached to the VX6, the mouse pointer may not be visible. However, moving or clicking the mouse causes the pointer to appear....

Page 45 - timer expires. The timer is reset by the following primary events:; Touchscreen touch; refer to the VX6 Reference Guide.; Laser Barcode Scanner Warnings; Do not look into the laser’s lens.; warning labels placed on laser scanners.

using Start | Settings | Control Panel | Display | Backlight tab. When enabled, the display, display backlight and keyboard backlight are turned off when the timer expires. The timer is reset by the following primary events: • Keypress, or • Mouse movement, or • Touchscreen touch For more informatio...

Page 46 - Enter Data; You can enter data into the VX6 through several different methods:; The serial ports are used to input/output data; > key is selected pressing the desired second-function key; > character is printed above the corresponding key.; Touchscreen Entry

Enter Data You can enter data into the VX6 through several different methods: • The tethered scanner connected to the COM1 serial port provides barcode data entry • The serial ports are used to input/output data • The keyboard provides manual entry • The touchscreen also provides manual entry Keyboa...

Page 47 - connected to one of the VX6’s serial ports.; The cursor begins to flash in the field.; Right Click; Scanner Entry; serial port on the VX6.; Aiming the Barcode Scanner; Aim the scanner; away; from you, direct it at the barcode and press the trigger to scan.

click elements on a desk top computer. The stylus is used in the same manner as a mouse – single tap or double tap to select menu options, drag the stylus across text to select, hold the stylus down to activate slider bars, etcetera. Holding the stylus down for ½ second performs the right mouse clic...

Page 48 - Is the scanner programmed for the barcode being read?

beep sequences. The scan beam must cross every bar and space on the barcode. Distance from Label Large barcodes can be scanned at the maximum distance. Hold the scanner closer to small barcodes (or with bars that are very close together). Note: Do not position the scanner exactly perpendicular to th...

Page 49 - Appendix A Key Maps; The VX6 Keypad; sequences are provided.; Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies; When using a sequence of keys that includes the <2; the rest of the key sequence.; LED is illuminated when CapsLock is On.; the power management modes.

Appendix A Key Maps The VX6 Keypad The key map table that follows lists the commands used for the VX6. Note that since the VX6 uses a Microsoft Windows CE .NET operating system, no DOS Terminal Emulation keypress sequences are provided. Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies When using a sequence of keys tha...

Page 53 - Safety Statements; Lithium Battery Safety Statement:; same or equivalent type recommended by battery manufacturer (US).; Vehicle Power Supply Connection Safety Statement:; Vehicle Power Supply Connection:

Press These Keys and Then To get this key 2 nd Shift Ctrl Alt CapsLock Press this key ‘ (apostrophe) x H ~ (tilde) x B \ x S | x A “ x G ! x Q @ x W # x E $ x R % x T ^ x Y & x U ( x O ) x P Safety Statements RF Safety Notice: Caution: This device is intended to transmit RF energy. For protectio...