LXE E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC - Manuals

Page 2 - Notices; ® and Spire® are registered trademarks of LXE Inc.; The; Wavelink

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH Notices Notice: LXE Inc. reserves the right to make improvements or changes in the products described in this manual at any time without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, LXE assumes no liability resulting fr...

Page 3 - Revision Notice; VX5 User’s Guide; Section; Accessories

Revision Notice VX5 User’s Guide Upgrade From Revision E to Revision F Section Explanation Accessories Revised Accessories listing. Strain Relief Cable Clamps Added new section. Vehicle 12-80VDC Power Connection Revised graphics. Appendix B – Regulatory Notices and Safety Information Added 4830 radi...

Page 5 - Table of Contents; HE

E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide Table of Contents T HE VX5 V EHICLE M OUNT C OMPUTER 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1 Document Conventions ................................................................

Page 6 - NSTALLATION

ii Table of Contents VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC Accessories .............................................................................................................................20 I NSTALLATION 25 Install Mounting Brackets ...............................................................

Page 7 - PERATION

Table of Contents iii E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide Connect External Headset...................................................................................... 61 Connect Power Cable and Optional UPS Battery Pack ....................................... 62 External Power Supply, Optional.......

Page 8 - Illustrations

iv Table of Contents VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC 60-key Standard Keypad ........................................................................................ 84 Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies ...........................................................................................84 IBM ...

Page 11 - The VX5 Vehicle Mount Computer; Introduction

E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide The VX5 Vehicle Mount Computer Introduction The VX5 Vehicle Mount Computer (VMC) is a rugged, vehicle-mounted, PC (Personal Computer) equipped with a Microsoft® Windows® operating system. The VX5 is capable of wireless data communications from a fork-lift truck or...

Page 12 - Document Conventions; ATTENTION; Caution; WARNING

2 Introduction VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC Document Conventions This reference guide uses the following document conventions: ALL CAPS All caps are used to represent disk directories, file names, and application names. Menu | Choice Rather than use the phrase “choose the Save command from th...

Page 13 - Environmental Specifications; Feature Specification

Introduction 3 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide Environmental Specifications Feature Specification Operating Temperature Standard version 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) [non-condensing] Extended Temperature version Startup -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C) [non-condensing] Operation -22º to 122º F (-30º...

Page 14 - Quick Start; Secure VX5 in Mounting Bracket Assembly.

4 Quick Start VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC 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, external keyboard and/or barcode scanner) and a power source. Use this guide as you wou...

Page 15 - Components; Access Panel Cover; Figure 1 VX5 Components, Top

Components 5 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide Components 2 1 1. Access Panel Cover (See Following Illustrations for Detail) 2. Antenna Connectors or Hole Plugs Figure 1 VX5 Components, Top 1 VX5 2 1. Speakers 2. Control Panel (See Following Illustrations for Detail) Figure 2 VX5 Components, Front

Page 16 - Figure 3 VX5 Components, Bottom

6 Components VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC 1 8 7 6 5 T10A, 125V INPUT: 12-80VDC 6A 72W ETHERNET / USB KEYBOARD / MOUSE COM2/3 COM1 / SCANNER AUDIO N107 REFER TO MANUAL IP66 LISTEDI.T.E. E-130794 C PRODUCT OF U.S.A. U.S. PATENT 5862393 US UL ® THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES....

Page 17 - Switches; Figure 5 VX5 Access Panel

Components 7 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide 4 3 2 1 5 COM1 COM2 SCANNER SERIAL USB IDE DRIVE CARD BUS ACARD BUS B PCMCIA/CF ATA 1. COM Port DIP Switches 2 2. USB Connector 3. ATA Slot (PCMCIA/Compact Flash) 4. CardBus (PCMCIA) Slots 5. IDE Drive Figure 5 VX5 Access Panel Note: The tethered acce...

Page 18 - The Full-Screen Display; Green; Microsoft Windows Control Panel; for Radio if Installed); Figure 6 The VX5 PCMCIA and ATA Slots

8 The Full-Screen Display VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC The Full-Screen Display The VX5 Display is a TFT color unit capable of supporting VGA and SVGA graphics modes. The maximum resolution is 800 x 600 pixels. VX5 Control Panel The VX5 control panel contains the status LED, power button and d...

Page 19 - The Keyboards; The following keyboard options are available for the VX5:; 5 key with Integrated Pointing Device; Figure 7 The LXE VMT Keyboards with Cable

The Keyboards 9 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide The Keyboards The following keyboard options are available for the VX5: • LXE VMT 95-key QWERTY keyboard with integrated pointing device – a customized rugged keyboard connected to the VX5 via a watertight connector. • LXE VMT 60-key QWERTY keyboar...

Page 20 - The 95-key QWERTY Keyboard with Pointing Device; Figure 8 The 95-key QWERTY Keyboard; Key Maps; CapsLock, Scroll Lock and the VX5; green

10 The Keyboards VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC The 95-key QWERTY Keyboard with Pointing Device Designed for ease of use with Windows operating systems, the 95-key keyboard with pointing device connects via a cable to the keyboard port on the VX5. Additional Windows keys (the Windows logo key a...

Page 21 - Keyboard Backlight; Off; key function is available on the 60-key keyboard only.

The Keyboards 11 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide Keyboard Backlight The 95-key keyboard backlights each key with an LED. The keyboard backlight is manually controlled using the “backlight” key in the upper right hand corner of the keyboard. Pressing the backlight key cycles the keyboard backligh...

Page 22 - The 60-key QWERTY Keyboard; Figure 9 The 60-key QWERTY Keyboard

12 The Keyboards VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC The 60-key QWERTY Keyboard The 60-key keyboard has 101 keyboard functions, including a numeric keyboard pad. Please refer to Appendix A, “Key Maps”, for keypress combinations. ESC SHIFT 2ND ALT SP F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 CAPS BREAK R/S B C M N ...

Page 23 - Keyboard LEDs

The Keyboards 13 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide Key Maps The 60-key keyboard supports all 101 keyboard functions. However, because the keyboard only has 60 keys, all functions are not visible (or printed on the keyboard). Therefore the VX5 keyboard supports what is called hidden keys -- keys th...

Page 24 - CapsLock Mode LED; Figure 12 Keyboard LEDs; CAPS LED; Figure 13 The CapsLock Key; The default value of CapsLock is “Off”.

14 The Keyboards VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC CAPS 2nd INS BKSP ENTER END F10 KLT 0 1 4 / 7 = [ < 1. CapsLock Mode LED Indicator 2. Secondary Mode LED Indicator Figure 12 Keyboard LEDs CAPS LED This LED indicates the state of the keyboard CapsLock mode. If CapsLock is enabled this LED is i...

Page 25 - Secondary Keys LED; > key followed by the superscripted key.; Figure 14 The Secondary Key; illuminated and the <2

The Keyboards 15 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide Secondary Keys LED The VMT 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 follo...

Page 26 - Control Keys; adjusted via the buttons on the control panel.; screen with no provision for contrast adjustments.; Brightness; Figure 15 The VMT Keyboard Display Controls

16 The Keyboards VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC Control Keys The VMT keyboard has several control keys. Because of the construction of the VX5 and the Microsoft Windows operating system, many of the Control Keys are not used on the VX5. Note: The 2 nd functions of the <F4> and <F5>k...

Page 27 - General Windows Keyboard Shortcuts; Press these keys ...; A touch on the touchscreen is equivalent to a left mouse click.

The Keyboards 17 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide General Windows Keyboard Shortcuts Use the keyboard shortcuts in the chart below to navigate with any VX5 keyboard. These are standard keyboard shortcuts for Windows applications. Press these keys … To … CTRL + C Copy CTRL + X Cut CTRL + V Paste C...

Page 28 - Virtual Keyboard; Keyboard size; Figure 16 Virtual Keyboard, Typical Configuration

18 The Keyboards VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse A standard PS/2 keyboard and mouse can be attached to the VX5 using the appropriate dongle cable. The dongle cable attaches to the VX5 and provides two PS/2 connectors, one labeled “Keyboard” and one labeled “Mouse”. Please ref...

Page 29 - Power Supply; The Power Status LED on the VX5 indicates the UPS battery status:; – 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

Power Supply 19 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide Power Supply Vehicle power input for the VX5 is 12V to 80V DC and is accepted without the need to perform any manual adjustments within the VX5. See the section titled “Installation”, sub-section titled “Vehicle 12-80V DC Direct Connection.” An opt...

Page 30 - Getting Help; All LXE manuals are now available on one CD; and they can also be viewed/downloaded; Manuals and Accessories; The following manuals are available on the LXE Manuals CD:; The table below lists the available VX5 accessories.; VX5 Brackets

20 Getting Help VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC Getting Help All LXE manuals are now available on one CD and they can also be viewed/downloaded from the LXE website. Contact your LXE representative to obtain the LXE Manuals CD. You can also get help from LXE by calling the telephone numbers list...

Page 31 - Cable, Combo D15 to USB and Ethernet Adapter 1 Ft

Manuals and Accessories 21 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide Keyboard Brackets Bracket, Keyboard, Integrated U Style, VX5 VX5A004BRKTUMOUNT-R Bracket, Keyboard, RAM Mount, VX5 VX7 9000A017BRKTKBDRAM-R Bracket, Remote, Keyboard, LXE 9000A012BRKTRMTLXE 9000A012BRKTRMTLXE-R Bracket, Remote, Mouse Key...

Page 32 - Printers

22 Manuals and Accessories VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC Antenna and Antenna Mount Kits Replacement antenna, 2.4GHz 153180-0001 Remote Mount Antenna Assembly Kit, 8 Ft Cable 9000A279ANTREMOTE8-R Remote Mount Antenna Assembly Kit, 6 Ft Cable 9000A278ANTREMOTE6-R Right Angle Remote Mount Antenna...

Page 35 - Installation; Install Mounting Brackets; Several types of mounting systems are provided for the VX5:

E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide 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 separat...

Page 36 - RAM Mount System; RAM Mounting Assembly; VX5 isolator bracket

26 Install Mounting Brackets VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC RAM Mount System Components RAM Mounting Assembly The RAM mounting assembly consists of the following parts: 1. Isolators (4 each) 2. Fail safe cables (4 each) 3. VX5 isolator bracket 4. VX5 RAM ball bracket 5. RAM arm, size D 6. RAM b...

Page 37 - Keyboard mounting plate.; Torque Measurements; Torque all screws and bolts according to the following table:; For these screws and bolts...

Install Mounting Brackets 27 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide RAM Integrated Keyboard Mount The optional RAM integrated keyboard mount consists of the following parts: 1 Keyboard mounting plate. 2 RAM arm, size C 3 Keyboard mounting bracket 2 3 1 4. Hardware (not shown): Screws, 8-32x5/8 (4 each)...

Page 38 - Procedure; If you are using the RAM clamp mount, please skip to Step 1b.; IMPORTANT; Mount to the most rigid surface available.; Figure 17 Connect RAM Ball Base to Vehicle; Mounting Dimensions; Figure 18 RAM Ball Base - Mounting Dimensions (Not To Scale)

28 Install Mounting Brackets VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC 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 ...

Page 39 - Step 1b – Mount Vehicle RAM Clamp Mount; If you are using the RAM ball base, complete Step 1a and skip Step 1b.; Figure 19 RAM Clamp Mount

Install Mounting Brackets 29 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide Step 1b – Mount Vehicle RAM Clamp Mount Note: If you are using the RAM ball base, complete Step 1a and skip Step 1b. 1. Determine the position for mounting the RAM clamp mount. The clamp mount can be used on a beam (such as on a fork l...

Page 40 - Figure 21 RAM Clamp Mount - Mounting Dimensions (Not To Scale)

30 Install Mounting Brackets VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC Mounting Dimensions A 2.56” (65.02 mm) B 1.84” (46.74 mm) Varies depending on bolt length Figure 21 RAM Clamp Mount - Mounting Dimensions (Not To Scale)

Page 41 - Step 2 – Prepare VX5 and Keyboard; Turn the VX5 off before attaching isolators and brackets.; Figure 22 Attach Isolators to VX5

Install Mounting Brackets 31 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide Step 2 – Prepare VX5 and Keyboard 1. Turn the VX5 off before attaching isolators and brackets. 2. Place the VX5 face down on a stable surface. 3. Align an isolator with one of the upper isolator mounting plates on the VX5. Attach the i...

Page 44 - RAM keyboard mounting bracket shown.

34 Install Mounting Brackets VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC Step 4 – Attach VX5 and Bracket Assembly to RAM Ball Base or RAM Clamp Mount 1. Attach the completed bracket assembly to the VX5 using four 8-32x3/8 screws. Make sure the screws go through the free end of the fail sale cables. The fail...

Page 45 - RAM ball base shown.

Install Mounting Brackets 35 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide 2. If the optional integrated keyboard bracket is not used, slip the RAM arm over the ball on the vehicle RAM ball base or the RAM clamp mount. Insert the ball of the RAM mount bracket into the RAM arm. Adjust the VX5 to the desired po...

Page 47 - Completed Assembly; RAM Mount; Figure 30 Completed RAM Mount Assembly

Install Mounting Brackets 37 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide Completed Assembly RAM Mount RAM Mount with Integrated Keyboard Mount Figure 30 Completed RAM Mount Assembly Note: RAM ball base shown.

Page 48 - U-Bracket Mount System; Bottom Mounting Bracket

38 Install Mounting Brackets VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC U-Bracket Mount System Components Bottom Mounting Bracket This bracket is mounted to the vehicle. The VX5 can be mounted to the bottom mounting bracket with or without an integrated keyboard mounting bracket. Additionally, the UPS batt...

Page 49 - Keyboard mounting plate; Mounting Positions; Figure 31 Suggested Mounting Positions

Install Mounting Brackets 39 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide Isolator Bracket Assembly with Keyboard Bracket 1. Isolators (4 each). 2. Side mounting brackets with keyboard mounts (left side and right side) 3. Fail safe cables (4 each) 4. Adjustment knob (2 each) 5. Keyboard mounting plate 1 2 3 ...

Page 50 - Figure 32 Connect Bottom Bracket to Vehicle; Mount

40 Install Mounting Brackets VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC 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 VX5. 2. Attach the bottom mounting bracket to the vehicle mounting surface using a mini...

Page 51 - Step 2 - Connect Isolators and Side Mounting Brackets to VX5; Figure 34 Attach Isolators to VX5

Install Mounting Brackets 41 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide Step 2 - Connect Isolators and Side Mounting Brackets to VX5 1. Turn the VX5 off before attaching isolators and brackets. 2. Place the VX5 face down on a stable surface. 3. Align an isolator with one of the upper isolator mounting plat...

Page 52 - “No keyboard” mounting option; Figure 36 Attach “No Keyboard” Side Mounting Brackets to VX5

42 Install Mounting Brackets VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC 4. “No keyboard” mounting option Note: Also use this option if the keyboard is to be mounted remotely. Align the side mounting brackets with the isolators on the VX5. Attach each side bracket using two 8-32x3/8 screws per side bracket....

Page 53 - Integrated keyboard mounting option; Figure 38 Attach Keyboard and Bracket to VX5; Note

Install Mounting Brackets 43 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide 5. Integrated keyboard mounting option a. Align the side mounting brackets with keyboard mounts with the isolators on the VX5. Attach each side bracket using two 8-32x3/8 screws per side bracket. Be sure the screws on each side go thro...

Page 54 - Step 3 - Attach VX5 Assembly To Bottom Mounting Bracket.; Figure 39 Attach VX5 Assembly to Bottom Bracket; Loosely tighten each bolt as it is inserted.; Do not torque bolts until all bolts are in place and viewing angle

44 Install Mounting Brackets VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC Step 3 - Attach VX5 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 i...

Page 55 - The vehicle mounted bracket and the VX5 are now ready to use.

Install Mounting Brackets 45 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide 6. If using a UPS battery pack, the battery pack can be mounted to the bottom mounting bracket. Place a locking washer and then a flat washer on a 1/4-20x2 bolt. Thread the bolt through the UPS Battery Pack, then through the 1” aluminu...

Page 56 - Vehicle Mount Bracket; Figure 41 VX5 in Vehicle Bracket

46 Install Mounting Brackets VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC Completed Assembly Vehicle Mount Bracket Bracket with Integrated Keyboard Mount Figure 41 VX5 in Vehicle Bracket

Page 57 - Install Stylus Tether and Sleeve; How To Install Stylus Tether and Sleeves; Locate the tether hole in the VX5 mounting bracket (see below):; Figure 42 Stylus Tether Mounting Holes; loop strip to the VX5 or mounting bracket. Attach the Velcro; Figure 43 Tethered Stylus, Typical Installation

Install Mounting Brackets 47 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide Install Stylus Tether and Sleeve The LXE stylus kit includes the stylus, tether and sleeves. The tether allows the stylus to be mounted to the VX5 and the sleeve provides storage for the stylus when not in use. How To Install Stylus Te...

Page 58 - Install/Remove Touchscreen Protective Film; How To Install Touchscreen Protective Film; Do not cut or trim the protective film.; How to Remove Touchscreen Protective Film

48 Install Mounting Brackets VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC Install/Remove Touchscreen Protective Film LXE offers a replaceable touchscreen protective film to protect the touchscreen when the VX5 is used in an abrasive environment. How To Install Touchscreen Protective Film 1. Clean the touchsc...

Page 59 - VMT Remote Keyboard Bracket Assembly; Cable; Figure 44 VMT Remote Keyboard Bracket Assembly; Place the keyboard face down on a flat, stable surface.

Install Mounting Brackets 49 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide VMT Remote Keyboard Bracket Assembly 1. Keyboard Cable 2. VMT Keyboard 3. Bracket 4. Mounting Surface 5. Mounting Hardware (not shown): Screws, 8-32x5/8 (4 each) for use with the 95-key keyboard Screws, 10-32x5/8 (4 each) for use with ...

Page 60 - VMT Remote Keyboard Mounting Dimensions; Figure 45 VMT Remote Keyboard - Mounting Dimensions; The overall space required for the keyboards are:

50 Install Mounting Brackets VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VMT Remote Keyboard Mounting Dimensions 1 2 3 4 5 1. 6.2 inch / 157 mm 2. 4.0 inch / 101.6 mm 3. 0.3 inch / 7.6 mm 4. 4.0 inch / 101.6 mm 5. 2.3 inch / 57.2 mm Figure 45 VMT Remote Keyboard - Mounting Dimensions The overall space requi...

Page 61 - UPS Battery Pack Remote Mount; Figure 46 VMT Remote UPS Battery Pack Mount; Figure 47 UPS Battery Pack Remote Mounting Dimensions

Install Mounting Brackets 51 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide 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 VX5 U-bracket as...

Page 62 - Connect Keyboard; Figure 48 Keyboard Connection Location and Keyboard; Turn the VX5 off before attaching the keyboard cable.

52 Connect Keyboard VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC Connect Keyboard LXE VMT Keyboard The VX5 has an external 9-pin connector for the keyboard. All LXE VMT keyboards are connected in a similar fashion. The keyboard is attached to the connector marked “KEYBOARD”. The keyboard receives power from ...

Page 63 - PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse; Turn the VX5 off before attaching the keyboard dongle cable.; Figure 49 VX5 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Dongle Cable

Connect Keyboard 53 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse By using the optional dongle cable, a standard PS/2 keyboard and mouse may be attached to the VX5. 1. Turn the VX5 off before attaching the keyboard dongle cable. 2. Insert the 9-pin connector end of the dongle cable int...

Page 64 - Connect Antenna; Connector; Figure 50 Connect 2.4GHz Antenna; Remote Vehicle Antenna Mount

54 Connect Antenna VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC Connect Antenna Note: VX5’s equipped with a radio require an external antenna. A VX5 without a radio does not use an antenna. Some VX5’s may be equipped with a dual antenna option. For these VX5’s, an external antenna must be connected to each a...

Page 65 - Connect Serial Barcode Scanner; The cable requires a nine-pin D-shell female connector for the VX5.; Figure 51 Connect Serial Scanner Cable; Use a strain relief clamp to secure the cable.

Connect Serial Barcode Scanner 55 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide Connect Serial Barcode Scanner ! Refer to the documentation received with the barcode scanner for complete instructions. Read all warnings and caution labels. Pin 9 of COM1 is configured to provide +5V. Pin 9 of COM2 is configured...

Page 66 - Laser Aperture at Front; Figure 53 Generic Barcode Scanner

56 Connect Serial Barcode Scanner VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC When you have finished using the scanner, remove it from the VX5 and store the scanner in a closed container or bag. VX5 VX5 Figure 52 VX5 with Generic Barcode Scanner Attached 1. Good Scan LED (or equivalent ) 2. Trigger 3. Laser...

Page 67 - Connect Serial Printer or PC; Figure 54 Connect Serial Cable to COM2

Connect Serial Printer or PC 57 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide Connect Serial Printer or PC Refer to the documentation received with the printer or PC for complete instructions. Pin 9 of COM1 is configured to provide +5V. Pin 9 of COM2 is configured to provide RI. To change Pin 9 of either port...

Page 68 - Connect USB Devices

58 Connect USB Devices VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC Connect USB Devices The VX5 provides an internal USB port and a provision for an external USB port via a dongle cable attached to the connector marked “ETHERNET/USB” . Internal USB Port An internal USB port is provided behind the user access...

Page 69 - External USB Port; Figure 55 VX5 Ethernet/USB Dongle Cable; Figure 56 Connect Ethernet/USB Dongle Cable; Figure 57 Connect USB Device to Dongle Cable

Connect USB Devices 59 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide External USB Port An external USB connector is available via a dongle cable attached to the port marked “ETHERNET/USB”, located on the bottom of the VX5. 2 3 1 1 D15 Connector 2 RJ45 Connector 3 USB Connector Figure 55 VX5 Ethernet/USB Dongl...

Page 70 - Connect Ethernet Cable; Figure 58 VX5 Ethernet/USB Dongle Cable; Figure 59 Connect Ethernet/USB Dongle Cable; Figure 60 Connect Ethernet Cable to Adapter Cable; To remove the Ethernet cable, press the release tab on the cable end.

60 Connect Ethernet Cable VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC Connect Ethernet Cable An Ethernet connector is available via a dongle cable attached to the port marked “ETHERNET/USB”, located on the bottom of the VX5. 2 3 1 1 D15 Connector 2 RJ45 Connector 3 USB Connector Figure 58 VX5 Ethernet/USB D...

Page 71 - Connect External Headset; Figure 61 Connect External Headset

Connect External Headset 61 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide Connect External Headset The VX5 provides an external headset connection via an audio jack connector marked “Audio”. The audio jack accepts a headset with a 2.5mm plug, such as a mono telephone headset with microphone. T10 A, 125V INPUT...

Page 72 - Connect Power Cable and Optional UPS Battery Pack; Turn the VX5 off before attaching the power plug.; Figure 62 Connect Power Cable to VX5

62 Connect Power Cable and Optional UPS Battery Pack VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC Connect Power Cable and Optional UPS Battery Pack 1. Turn the VX5 off before attaching the power plug. 2. Connect the power cable to vehicle power (See the following section titled “Vehicle 12-80VDC Direct Conne...

Page 73 - External Power Supply, Optional; Figure 63 Optional Power Configuration

External Power Supply, Optional 63 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide External Power Supply, Optional The LXE-approved AC Power Adapter is only intended for use in a 25ºC (77ºF) maximum ambient temperature environment. 2 1 1. AC Input Cable (US only) 2. DC Output Cable Figure 63 Optional Power Conf...

Page 74 - Vehicle 12-80VDC Power Connection; For installation by trained service personnel only.; Figure 64 Vehicle Power Connection Cable (Fuse Not Shown)

64 Vehicle 12-80VDC Power Connection VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC 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 ...

Page 76 - Figure 67 Direct Connection (No UPS Battery Pack); A Vehicle

66 Vehicle 12-80VDC Power Connection VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC How To: Connect VX5 without a UPS Battery Pack C A B GND + - Figure 67 Direct Connection (No UPS Battery Pack) A Vehicle Battery B Vehicle Power Connection Cable C VX5 Computer 1. Connect the power cable to the VX5 by aligning ...

Page 77 - Figure 68 Integrated Mount UPS Battery Pack Connection

Vehicle 12-80VDC Power Connection 67 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide How To: Connect VX5 to a Integrated Mount UPS Battery Pack A B GND + - C D Figure 68 Integrated Mount UPS Battery Pack Connection A Vehicle Battery B Vehicle Power Connection Cable C UPS Battery Pack D VX5 Computer 1. Connect t...

Page 78 - Figure 69 Remote Mount UPS Battery Pack Connection

68 Vehicle 12-80VDC Power Connection VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC How To: Connect VX5 to a Remotely Mounted UPS Battery Pack C A B E D GND + - Figure 69 Remote Mount UPS Battery Pack Connection A Vehicle Battery B Vehicle Power Connection Cable C UPS Battery Pack D Extension Cable E VX5 Compu...

Page 79 - maintenance of the vehicle.

Vehicle 12-80VDC Power Connection 69 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide 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. 4. Provide mechanical support for th...

Page 80 - Power Adapter Cable; How To Connect Power Adapter Cable

70 Power Adapter Cable VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC Power Adapter Cable LXE offers an adapter cable (part no. 9000A077CBLPWRADPTR) to adapt certain VX1, VX2 or VX4 DC power supplies to the VX5. Please read and follow all cautions below to determine if your present power supply can be used wit...

Page 81 - Fuse Replacement for the VX5; direction to insert; Figure 71 Fuse Replacement; Discard the fuse and place a new fuse in the holder.

Fuse Replacement for the VX5 71 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide Fuse Replacement for the VX5 The VX5 uses a 100V, 10A time delay (slow blow), high current interrupting rating fuse that is externally accessible and user replaceable. Should it need replacement, replace with same size, rating and t...

Page 82 - Strain Relief Cable Clamps; Equipment Required; Figure 72 Strain Relief Cable Clamps; Slide the strain relief clamp over the cable.; Figure 73 Slide Clamp Over Cable; Continue in this manner until all cables are secured to the VX5.

72 Strain Relief Cable Clamps VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC Strain Relief Cable Clamps Equipment Required : Phillips screwdriver (not supplied by LXE) There are four strain relief cable clamps secured to the bottom of the VX5. Use the strain relief clamps to secure audio, power, and I/O cables...

Page 83 - Operation; Connect the VX5 to a power source, either AC or Vehicle.; – VX5 is operating from vehicle or AC; – VX5 is operating from the UPS; – VX5 is operating from the UPS, but UPS battery is critically; Figure 74 The VX5 Power Switch; The VX5 shutdown may be initiated in any of the following ways:

E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide Operation Powering On/Off Connect the VX5 to a power source, either AC or Vehicle. The power (on/off) switch is located on the front of the VX5. The switch is sealed by a rubber membrane. The Status LED on the VX5 control panel is illuminated when the power is on:...

Page 84 - Factory Default Settings

74 Powering On/Off VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC Reset Key Sequence (Reboot) Note: The <CTRL> + <ALT> + <DEL> function can be used to shut down a Microsoft Windows application or reboot the computer. The keypress brings up the “Task Manager” window (Windows XP). To reboot the...

Page 85 - 0 Key Keyboard; The keyboard backlight may be toggled manually by pressing <2; Turns the backlight Off if it is currently On.

Keyboard Backlight 75 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide Keyboard Backlight LXE VMT keyboards feature LEDs that illuminate the individual keys. 95 Key Keyboard The backlight is manually controlled using the “backlight” key in the upper right hand corner of the keyboard. Pressing the backlight key c...

Page 86 - Display and Touchscreen; have no function on the VX5.; Cleaning the Display

76 Display and Touchscreen VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC Display and Touchscreen The VX5 Display is a thin-film transistor display capable of supporting SVGA graphics modes. Display size is 800 x 600 pixels. The display covering is designed to resist stains. The touch screen allows signature c...

Page 87 - Calibrating the Touchscreen; Utility

Display and Touchscreen 77 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide Calibrating the Touchscreen Although the touch screen is installed and calibrated at the factory, users may make adjustments to it by using the Fujitsu Touch Panel on the Microsoft Windows Programs menu. To calibrate the touchscreen, sel...

Page 88 - Adjust Speaker Volume

78 Adjust Speaker Volume VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC Adjust Speaker Volume Microsoft Windows provides volume adjustment by clicking the “volume” icon in the system tray. The volume control adjusts the built in speaker’s volume. Note: The <F8> and <F9> keys on the 60-key VMT keybo...

Page 89 - Power Management; Figure 77 Microsoft Windows Power Management

Power Management 79 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide Power Management All Power Management is handled through the Microsoft Windows Control Panel. System standby and turning the monitor and hard disk off are accessed from the Power Management icon. Figure 77 Microsoft Windows Power Management For...

Page 90 - Laser Barcode Scanner Warnings; Please read the caution labels.; CAUTION; Figure 78 Caution Labels; Enter Data; You can enter data into the VX5 through several different methods:

80 Laser Barcode Scanner Warnings VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC Laser Barcode Scanner Warnings • Do not look into the laser’s lens. • Do not stare directly into the laser beam. • Do not remove the laser caution labels from the scanner. • Do not connect the laser barcode module to any other dev...

Page 91 - Keyboard Entry; Refer to “Appendix A Key Maps” for specific keypresses.; is printed above the corresponding key.; Touchscreen Entry; The cursor begins to flash in the field.

Enter Data 81 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide Keyboard Entry Refer to “Appendix A Key Maps” for specific keypresses. The keyboard is used to manually input data that is not collected otherwise. Almost any function that a full sized computer keyboard can provide is duplicated on the LXE VMT keybo...

Page 92 - Scanner Entry; Aiming the Barcode Scanner; Aim the scanner; Figure 80 Scan Beam; Distance from Label; Is the scanner programmed for the barcode being read?

82 Enter Data VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC Scanner Entry The following section is directed toward a generic tethered scanner connected to the COM1 serial port on the VX5. Aiming the Barcode Scanner Aim the scanner away from you, direct it at the barcode and press the trigger to scan. The Scan...

Page 93 - Appendix A Key Maps; 5-key Keypad with Pointing Device; Figure 81 95-Key VMT QWERTY Keyboard; Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies; To get this key

E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide Appendix A Key Maps 95-key Keypad with Pointing Device Esc F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Print Screen SysRq Scroll Lock PauseBreak Fn ` 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - = BackSpace Num Lock / * - Tab Q W E R T Y U I O P [ ] \ { } | 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 0 3 Home PgUp Caps A ...

Page 94 - 0-key Standard Keypad; Figure 82 60-Key VMT QWERTY Keyboard; When using a sequence of keys that includes the <2; > key first then the rest; illuminated when CapsLock is On.; Press These Keys and Then; Shift Ctrl Alt CapsLock

84 60-key Standard Keypad VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC 60-key Standard Keypad ESC SHIFT 2ND ALT SP F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 CAPS BREAK R/S B C M N A D F G H J K L S V X Z @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) F10 BKLT INS BKSP E I O P R T U W Y CTRL ! | \ : ; ‘ , . ? ~ _ Home END ENTER PgUp PgDn 0 . 1 2 4 ...

Page 99 - RFTermTM Reference Guide

60-key Standard Keypad 89 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide IBM 3270 Keypad Overlay ESC SHIFT 2ND ALT SP F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 CAPS BREAK R/S B C M N A D F G H J K L S V X Z @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) F10 BKLT INS BKSP E I O P R T U W Y CTRL ! | \ : ; ‘ , . ? ~ _ Home END ENTER PgUp PgDn 0 . 1 2 4...

Page 101 - Appendix B Regulatory Notices and Safety Information; This device may not cause harmful interference; Warning; authority to operate this equipment.; EMC Directive Requirements:

E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide Appendix B Regulatory Notices and Safety Information FCC Information: This device complies with FCC Rules, part 15. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference and 2. This device must accept any interference ...

Page 102 - Approvals; Product; FCC Part 15 Subpart B, Class A; Transceiver RF; LXE 2.4GHz Type II PCMCIA Card

92 Regulatory Notices VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC R&TTE Directive Requirements (Applies only to Equipment operated within the EU/EFTA) Information to User A label on the exterior of the device should resemble one of the labels shown below (the label contains the LXE part number of the in...

Page 103 - LXE Transceiver LXE 6726 Declaration of Conformity

Regulatory Notices 93 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide LXE Transceiver LXE 6726 Declaration of Conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to Directives: 1999/5/EC Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity 93/68/EEC CE Marking Dire...

Page 108 - With regard to the use of external antennas; Dedicated Antennas for use with LXE 4830; Gain

98 Regulatory Notices VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC Annex to DoC for LXE 4830 With regard to the use of external antennas The LXE 4830 can be equipped with external antennas. The antennas listed have been evaluated with the LXE 4830 pursuant to EN 300 328, and therefore meet the definition of ...

Page 109 - Lithium Battery Safety Statement

Regulatory Notices 99 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide ! Lithium Battery Safety Statement ! Caution: Lithium battery inside. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with same or equivalent type recommended by battery manufacturer. (US) Attention: Contient une pile de ...

Page 110 - Chinese CN Italian

100 Regulatory Notices VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC ! Lithium Battery Safety Statement ! (GR) (KR) (JP) (CN) Dikkat: (TR) Legend: Chinese CN Italian IT Danish DK Japanese JP Dutch NL Korean KR English US Norwegian NO Finnish FI Portuguese PT French FR Spanish ES German DE Swedish SE Greek GR ...

Page 111 - A/C Power Supply Safety Statement – VX5; ambient temperature environment.; Προαιρετική

Regulatory Notices 101 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide ! A/C Power Supply Safety Statement – VX5 Output Rated 12 – 80 VDC, Minimum 75W. ! The LXE-approved AC Power Adapter is only intended for use in a 25ºC (77ºF) maximum ambient temperature environment. Optional A/C Power Supply: Outside North ...

Page 112 - Vehicle Power Supply Connection Safety Statement; Σύνδεση

102 Regulatory Notices VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC ! Vehicle Power Supply Connection Safety Statement ! Vehicle Power Supply Connection: If the supply connection is made directly to the battery, a 10A slow-blow fuse should be installed in the positive lead within 5 inches (12.7 cm.) of the b...

Page 113 - Revision History; Revision B: September 2004

Regulatory Notices 103 E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide Revision History Revision A: Initial Release, March 2004 Revision B: September 2004 Section Explanation Entire Manual Revised illustrations as necessary to reflect new labeling of COM2 serial port. Components Updated to reflect new labeling ...

Page 115 - Index; Antenna

E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC VX5 User’s Guide Index A Adapter Cable, VX1/2/4 Power Supply ..................70 Aim Barcode Scanner ..............................................82 Antenna Connector, Location .......................................5, 6 substitution of unauthorized.................................

Page 116 - Key functions

106 Index VX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-VX5OGWW-F-ARC Aim the Scan Beam.............................................82 Connect 12-60VDC Vehicle Power ..............65, 70 Connect Barcode Scanner ...................................55 Connect External Speakers .................................61 Connect Power...