About Screen Blanking; Install The Hardware For Screen Blanking; Before You Install The Switch; Tools You Need - Honeywell Thor CV41 User Manual

About Screen Blanking

The CV41 supports screen blanking. When motion is detected, a screen blanking box or
switch turns off the computer screen to avoid unnecessary driver distractions. Once the
vehicle is stationary, the screen turns back on. To enable screen blanking on your com-
puter, you must use one of the following:
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Honeywell recommends that you use the screen blanking box to enable screen blank-
ing on the CV41. If your vehicle lacks an electrical signal that detects vehicle motion or
your vehicle voltage is not supported by the screen blanking box, use a switch to enable
screen blanking.
You can install the switch in a variety of ways, but Honeywell recommends you install a
switch that closes when the user presses the accelerator pedal on a vehicle.
Honeywell does not sell a switch for screen blanking, but you can purchase a screen
blanking box from Honeywell. For more information, contact your local Honeywell rep-
resentative.

Install the Hardware for Screen Blanking

This section explains how to install the switch to enable screen blanking on your com-
puter. To purchase a screen blanking box, contact your local Honeywell representative.
Caution: Installation of the screen blanking box or switch should be done

Before You Install the Switch

Before you install the switch or relay for screen blanking, you need to supply power to
the vehicle mount computer.

Tools You Need

To install the switch, you need the following parts and tools:
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Create a Custom Serial Cable

To install the switch you need to create a custom serial cable with a DB9 connector built
to the following specifications outlined below.
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Screen blanking box
Switch
by trained service personnel only.
Switch
Mounting hardware and tools
Custom serial cable
CV41 Vehicle Mount Computer (Windows Embedded Standard) User Guide