Thor CE User Guide For ENG/CERT Review - Not for Distribution or Publication - Draft 03 Microsoft® Windows® Embedded CE 6 Operating System E-EQ-THORCEOGWW-A 2010 Copyright© by LXE®, Inc, An EMS Technologies Company. All Rights Reserved.
Notices LXE Inc. reserves the right to make improvements or changes to published Thor information at any time without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this publication to assure its accuracy, LXE assumes no liability resulting from any errors or omissions in this publication, or from the use of the information contained herein.
Table of Contents For ENG/CERT Review - Not for Distribution or Publication - Draft 03 Set Up A New Thor 1 Hardware Setup 1 Software Setup 1 Components 2 Front View 2 Back View 3 Access Panel 4 Thor Quick Mount 4 Using the Quick Mount 4 Removing Thor from Quick Mount 6 Tapping the Touchscreen with a Stylus 7 Backlights and Indicators 8 Set Power Scheme Timers 8 Battery Power Scheme 8 AC Power Scheme 8 Connecting Cables to the Thor 9 Connect Cable- USB Client 9 USB-C Cable
For ENG/CERT Review - Not for Distribution or Publication - Draft 03 Table of Contents Setup Terminal Emulation Parameters 17 Using the AppLock Switchpad 18 Using the Keypad 18 Using the Touchscreen 18 Reboot 19 Troubleshooting 19 Regulatory Notices and Safety Information 20 Class A Digital Device 20 RF Safety Notice 21 Lithium Battery Safety Statement 22 Vehicle Power Supply Connection Safety Statement 23 Revision History 23 Index 24 E-EQ-THORCEOGWW-A [ ii ] Thor CE User Guide
Set Up A New Thor For ENG/CERT Review - Not for Distribution or Publication - Draft 03 Note: LXE recommends that installation or removal of accessories be performed on a clean, well-lit surface. When necessary, protect the work surface, the Thor, and components from electrostatic discharge. While the Thor is in a Hazardous Location DO NOT: l l Connect an external power source to the Thor. Connect a USB device or audio jack to the Thor. Hardware Setup 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Components Components For ENG/CERT Review - Not for Distribution or Publication - Draft 03 Front View 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Back View For ENG/CERT Review - Not for Distribution or Publication - Draft 03 Back View 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Access Panel For ENG/CERT Review - Not for Distribution or Publication - Draft 03 Access Panel 1. SD Memory Card Slot 2. Compact Flash Hard Drive Thor Quick Mount The Thor assembly consists of two parts, the Thor computer and the Quick Mount. The Thor contains an internal UPS battery that, once fully charged, powers the Thor for a minimum of 30 minutes when the unit is not mounted in the Quick Mount. The Quick Mount provides: l l l l l l l l A mount for the Thor computer.
For ENG/CERT Review - Not for Distribution or Publication - Draft 03 Using the Quick Mount Place Thor in the Quick Mount.
Removing Thor from Quick Mount Removing Thor from Quick Mount The Thor may be removed from the Quick Mount for limited periods of use or the transfer from vehicle to vehicle. The UPS battery inside the Thor powers a fully functional Thor for a minimum of 30 minutes. For ENG/CERT Review - Not for Distribution or Publication - Draft 03 To remove the Thor from the Quick Mount, pull the release latch downward on the back of the Thor.
Tapping the Touchscreen with a Stylus Note: Always use the point of the stylus for tapping or making strokes on the touchscreen. For ENG/CERT Review - Not for Distribution or Publication - Draft 03 Never use an actual pen, pencil, or sharp/abrasive object to write on the touchscreen. Hold the stylus as if it were a pen or pencil. Touch an element on the screen with the tip of the stylus then remove the stylus from the screen. Firmly press the stylus into the stylus holder when the stylus is not in use.
Backlights and Indicators Set Power Scheme Timers timer has expired. When the User Idle timer is set to “Never”, the power scheme timers never place the Thor in User Idle, System Idle or Suspend modes (even when the Thor is idle). For ENG/CERT Review - Not for Distribution or Publication - Draft 03 Start | Settings | Control Panel | Power | Schemes Change the parameter values and tap OK to save the changes.
Connecting Cables to the Thor Note: Do not connect or disconnect cables in a Hazardous location. For ENG/CERT Review - Not for Distribution or Publication - Draft 03 Connect Cable- USB Client Prerequisite : A commercially available standard USB cable with a type A plug on one end and a type B plug on the other. USB-C Cable Assembly 1. Seat the cable end connector (connector 1) firmly over the on the Thor Quick Mount. 2. Tighten the thumbscrews in a clockwise direction. Do not over tighten. 3.
For ENG/CERT Review - Not for Distribution or Publication - Draft 03 Connect Cable - Serial 1. Seat the cable end connector firmly over the serial COM port on the Thor Quick Mount. 2. Turn the thumbscrews in a clockwise direction. Do not over tighten. 3. Connect the other cable end to the desired serial device.
Connecting Vehicle Power Complete vehicle cradle mounting and power instruction is contained in the Thor Cradle Guide. For ENG/CERT Review - Not for Distribution or Publication - Draft 03 Vehicle 9-60 VDC Power Connection Caution Caution Warning For proper and safe installation, the input power cable must be connected to a fused circuit on the vehicle. This fused circuit requires a Amp maximum time delay (slow blow) high interrupting rating fuse.
For ENG/CERT Review - Not for Distribution or Publication - Draft 03 Vehicle Supply Wire Color +9 - 60VDC (DC +) White?? Return (DC -) Black?? Vehicle Chassis GND Green?? 4. Provide mechanical support for the cable by securing it to the vehicle structure at approximately one foot intervals, taking care not to over tighten and pinch conductors or penetrate outer cable jacket. 5. Connect the adapter cable to the Thor Quick Mount. 6. Plug the vehicle cable into the adapter cable. 7.
For ENG/CERT Review - Not for Distribution or Publication - Draft 03 Connecting the Headset Cable Headset 1. Connects to end of audio cable 2. Headphones 3. Microphone Thor Audio Cable Connect the Thor audio cable I/O connector to the CANbus/Audio port on the Thor. The Thor internal microphone and speaker are automatically disabled. Slide the cable ends together until they click shut. Do not twist or bend the connectors. The Thor is ready for voice-enabled applications.
Adjust Headset / Microphone and Secure Cable where it goes under the belt. l Do not wear the cable on the front of your body. It may get in your way or get caught on protruding objects. Adjust Speaker Volume For ENG/CERT Review - Not for Distribution or Publication - Draft 03 The Thor has two speakers, located on the bottom of the unit. Speaker volume can be adjusted to a comfortable level for the listener by using the keypad or by changing parameters in the Volume & Sounds control panel.
Set Date and Time Zone Tap Start | Settings | Control Panel | Date/Time icon or tap the Date/Time in the taskbar. For ENG/CERT Review - Not for Distribution or Publication - Draft 03 Set Date, Time, Time Zone, and assign a Daylight Savings location on the Thor after a warm boot or anytime. There is very little functional change from standard desktop PC Date/Time Properties options. Adjust the settings and tap the OK button or the Apply button to save changes to the registry.
Using the Input Panel / Virtual Keyboard The virtual keyboard is always available when needed e.g. text entry. For ENG/CERT Review - Not for Distribution or Publication - Draft 03 Place the cursor in the text entry field and, using the stylus: l l l Tap the Shift key to type one capital letter. Tap the CAPS key to type all capital letters. Tap the áü key to access symbols. Some applications do not automatically display the Input Panel.
Touchscreen Calibrating the Touchscreen For ENG/CERT Review - Not for Distribution or Publication - Draft 03 If the touchscreen is not responding properly to stylus taps, you may need to recalibrate the touchscreen. Recalibration involves tapping the center of a target. If you miss the center, keep the stylus on the screen, slide it over the target's center, and then lift the stylus. 7. Select Session | Connect from the application menu or tap the "Connect" button on the Tool Bar.
Using the AppLock Switchpad For ENG/CERT Review - Not for Distribution or Publication - Draft 03 Note: The touchscreen must be enabled. Select Start | Settings | Control Panel | Options | Misc. tab to verify touchscreen status. Switchpad Menu Switchpad Icon in Taskbar A checkmark indicates applications currently active or available for Launching by the Thor user. When Keyboard, on the Switchpad Menu, is selected, the default input method (Input Panel, Transcriber, or custom input method) is activated.
Reboot For ENG/CERT Review - Not for Distribution or Publication - Draft 03 When the Windows CE desktop is displayed or an application begins, the power up (or reboot) sequence is complete. Troubleshooting Thor seems to lockup as soon as it is rebooted. There may be slight delays while the wireless client connects to the network, authorization for voice-enabled applications complete, and Bluetooth relationships establish or re-establish. When an application begins, the Thor is ready for use.
Regulatory Notices and Safety Information Class A Digital Device For ENG/CERT Review - Not for Distribution or Publication - Draft 03 NOTICE This device complies with FCC Rules, part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Regulatory Notices and Safety Information For ENG/CERT Review - Not for Distribution or Publication - Draft 03 RF Safety Notice 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 in.) is maintained between the antenna and the general population. This device is not to be colocated with other transmitters.
Lithium Battery Safety Statement For ENG/CERT Review - Not for Distribution or Publication - Draft 03 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 lithium. Risque d’explosion dans le cas où la pile ne serait pas correctement remplacée. Remplacer uniquement avec une pile semblable ou equivalente au type de pile recommandé par le fabricant.
For ENG/CERT Review - Not for Distribution or Publication - Draft 03 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 battery positive (+) terminal.
Index Hide input panel 16 Hide online keyboard 16 I For ENG/CERT Review - Not for Distribution or Publication - Draft 03 A AC Power Scheme 8 Adjust Headset / Microphone and Secure Cable 14 Adjust Speaker Volume 14 AppLock Switchpad 18 Autolaunch Time-Sync 15 Input panel 16 P Power key 1 R B Battery Power Scheme 8 Recalibrate 17 Revision History 23 RF Safety Notice 21 C Calibrate 17 Class A Digital Device 20 S Safety Statement Connect Cable- USB Client 9 Vehicle Power Suppl
Index virtual keyboard 16 Volume adjust 14 For ENG/CERT Review - Not for Distribution or Publication - Draft 03 W WEEE 20 E-EQ-THORCEOGWW-A [ 25 ] Thor CE User Guide
