Honeywell Thor VM3A Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide

Honeywell Thor VM3A Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide

out of the box

Make sure your shipping box contains these items:

  • Thor VM3A vehicle-mounted computer (Model VM3AL0N)
  • Regulatory Sheet

If you ordered additional accessories for your computer, verify that they are also included with the order. Be sure to keep the original packaging in case you need to return the computer for service.

Computer Features

Back

Dock Features

Standard Dock

Mount to vehicle

  • Does not obstruct the driver’s vision or safe vehicle
  • Will be protected from rain or inclement
  • Will be protected from extremely high concentrations of dust or wind-blown
  • Can be easily accessed by a user seated in the driver’s seat while the vehicle is not in

To mount the VM3A using a RAM mount system:

  1. Attach RAM base to vehicle (RAM ball, RAM Clamp, RAM Plate, etc.).
  2. Attach RAM ball to the Smart Dock.
  3. Attach VM3A assembly to RAM base using RAM arm and

Connecting the Power Cable for 12-48 VDC Vehicles

Note: Refer to the Thor VM3A User Guide for other power connections, available at www.honeywellaidc.com .

Caution: For installation by trained service  personnel only.

Warning: Fuse Requirements

For proper and safe installation, the input power cable must be connected to a fused circuit on the vehicle. If the supply connection is made directly to the battery, the fuse should be installed in the positive lead within 5 inches of the battery’s positive (+) terminal. The fused circuit requires a maximum time delay (slow blow) fuse with a current rating as noted below.

  • For 12VDC input, use a 10A slow blow fuse that has a DC voltage rating greater than
  • For 24VDC input, use a 6A slow blow fuse that has a DC voltage rating greater than
  • For 36VDC input, use a 4A slow blow fuse that has a DC voltage rating greater than
  • For 48VDC input, use a 3A slow blow fuse that has a DC voltage rating greater than

Note:   For North America, a UL Listed fuse must be used.

Power Cable Routing

Power Cable Wiring Diagram with Right Angle and 6 Wires

Twist the red and red/white wires together and twist the black and black/white wires together before connecting to vehicle power.

Connect the green wire to vehicle ground:

Caution: For battery powered vehicles, the green wire must be connected to the vehicle chassis ground.

Caution: For internal combustion engine powered vehicles, the green wire is connected to the vehicle chassis ground, which can also be battery negative.

Wire Color Connection
Red DC + (10-60 VDC)
Red/White DC + (10-60 VDC)
Black DC –
Black/White DC –
Green Ground
Blue Ignition Sense Input (optional) Refer to the Thor VM3A User Guide,

available at www.honeywellaidc.com, for further information about ignition control.

Vehicle 10-60 VDC Direct Power Connection

  1. The VM3A must not be mounted in the The power switch on the dock must be turned Off. The power cable must be UNPLUGGED from the dock.
  2. Install the proper fuse based on the voltage source you will connect to. Connect to switched and fused power at terminal lug on a fuse or distribution box. Do not tap into existing See page 9 for more information.
  3. Use proper electrical and mechanical fastening means for terminating the cable. Properly sized “crimp” type electrical terminals are an accepted method of Select
    electrical connectors sized for use with 20AWG (0.81mm2) conductors.
  1. Refer to the following wiring diagrams for wire colors and connections:
    • Ignition Control Wiring Diagram

• Auto On Control and Manual Control Wiring Diagram Ignition wire must be left disconnected.

Caution:   For battery powered vehicles: Red and red/white wire twisted together to battery positive. Black and black/white wire twisted together to battery negative.
 Green wire connected to vehicle chassis ground.
 Caution: For internal combustion engine powered vehicles: Red and red/white wire twisted together to battery positive. Black and black/white wire twisted together to battery negative.
 Green wire connected to vehicle chassis ground, which can also be battery negative.

  1. Route the cable the shortest way possible removing any leftover cable, making sure the cable does not interfere with safe operation and maintenance of the The cable is rated for a maximum temperature of 221°F (105°C). The cable should be protected from surfaces that exceed this temperature, from physical damage from moving parts, and
  2. Secure the cable to the vehicle structure at approximately one foot intervals, taking care not to over tighten, pinch conductors, or penetrate the
  3. Connect the watertight connector end of the power cable to the dock power connector by aligning the connector pins to the power connector; push down on the watertight connector and twist it to fasten
  4. Secure the power cable to the VM3A using the strain relief cable
  5. Place VM3A in the
  6. If using the Screen Blanking feature, install the screen blanking box or (Refer to the Thor VM3A User Guide, available at www.honeywellaidc.com for further information about the Screen Blanking box.)
  7. Press the power switch on the back of the
  8. Press the power button on the front of the

Restart the Computer
You may need to restart the computer to correct conditions where an application stops responding to the system or the computer seems to be locked up.

  1. Press and hold the Power button until the options menu
  2. Select Reboot and then OK.

    To restart the computer if the touch panel display is unrespon- sive:

    • Press and hold the Power button for approximately 8 seconds until the computer

    Note: To learn about advanced reset options, see the user guide

Support
To search our knowledge base for a solution or to log into the Technical Support portal and report a problem, go to www.hsmcontactsupport.com.

User Documentation

For the user guide and other documentation, go to www.honeywellaidc.com.

Limited Warranty

For warranty information, go to www.honeywellaidc.com and click Get Resources > Product Warranty.

Patents

For patent information, see www.hsmpats.com.

Trademarks

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Disclaimer

Honeywell International Inc. (“HII”) reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice, and the reader should in all cases consult HII to determine whether any such changes have
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