Chapter 3 - Hardware Overview; System Hardware; 802.11A/B/Gwireless Client; Central Processing Unit - Honeywell Thor VM3 User Manual

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Hardware Overview

System Hardware

802.11a/b/gWireless Client

Central Processing Unit

The CPU is a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor. The operating system is Microsoft Windows . The OS image is stored on an
internal CompactFlash memory card and is loaded into DRAM for execution.

Input/Output Components

The Thor VM3 supports the following I/O components of the core logic:
• Two 9-pin RS-232 serial ports, COM1 and COM2.
• One slot for SD memory card.
• CompactFlash (CF) memory card drive.
• Integrated keyboard.
• Ports available via adapter cables: USB host port, CANbus, Audio.

System Memory

Main system memory is GB SDRAM.

Video Subsystem

The Thor VM3 video subsystem consists of a color TFT display. The video subsystem complies with the VESA VL bus
standard. The resolution of this display is 800 x 480 pixels. This resolution complies with the WVGA graphics industry
standard.
The display supports screen blanking to eliminate driver distraction when the vehicle is in motion.

Audio Interface

Speakers are located on the bottom front of the Thor VM3. A headset adapter cable provides a connection for headset
operation. When a headset is plugged into the adapter cable, the main speakers are disabled.
A microphone is located at the upper right of the Thor VM3 display, near the Thor VM3 emblem. When a headset is
plugged into the adapter cable, the internal microphone is disabled.

Card Slots

CompactFlash (CF) Slot

The CF ATA slot is not hot swappable. The Thor VM3 must be powered down to insert or remove an ATA card. Since
the operating system is stored on the CF ATA card, the Thor VM3 cannot operate without the ATA card.

Secure Digital (SD) Slot

The SD slot accepts an SD memory card. The SD card is hot swappable.

Bluetooth EZPair

The Thor VM3 contains Bluetooth version 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) up to 3.0 Mbit/s over the air. Bluetooth
device connection (or pairing) can occur at distances up to 32.8 ft (10 meters) Line of Sight. The wireless client retains
wireless connectivity while Bluetooth is active.
The user cannot select PIN authentication or encryption on connections from the Thor VM3. However, the Thor VM3 sup-
ports authentication requests from pairing devices. If a pairing device requests authentication or encryption, the Thor VM3
displays a prompt for the PIN or passcode. Maximum encryption is 128 bit. Encryption is based on the length of the user's
passcode.
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