Users Manual Chapter 5

110 Thor VM3A Vehicle-Mounted Computer
• Certain USB scanners can be attached directly to the USB or USB-1 connector
using cable CBL-501-300-S00, as shown below.
To use the CBL-501-300-S00 cable:
1. Seat the D9 connector of the cable over the USB or USB11 connector on the
dock.
2. Tighten the thumbscrews in a clockwise direction. Do not over tighten.
3. Follow the instructions provided with the scanner to attach the RJ50 end of the
cable to the scanner.
See USB Host to Scanner Cable for pinout details.
Connect USB Client
The VM1052CABLE USB Y cable attaches to the dock and provides a type A USB
connector.
Connect Serial Device
Note: Pin 9 of the COM port is configured to provide +5V.
See COM1 and COM2 Connector for connector pinouts.
1. Seat the cable end connector firmly over the serial COM port on the dock.
2. Turn the thumbscrews in a clockwise direction. Do not over tighten.
3. Secure the cables to the computer with Strain Relief Cable Clamps.
4. Connect the other cable end to the desired serial device.
Connect a Tethered Scanner
1. The scanner cable is attached to either the COM1 or COM2 port on the dock.
2. Connect the serial cable for the scanner as directed above.
3. When the computer is powered on, it provides power to the serial scanner.
4. Configure the Data Collection (DC) Wedge to manipulate scanned data as
desired.
RJ50 (10-pin) Connector
D9 Connector