Motorola F5207A, F5217A owner manual Getting Started, What is the CPU Box?

8 MW800 CPU Owner’s Manual

Section 1: Getting Started

What is the CPU Box?

The Motorola Mobile Workstation 800 (further MW800) series is Motorola's highest-performing and most rugged data communication and computing solution. It is specifically designed for the harsh conditions of the mobile environment--areas not suitable for conventional notebook or desktop computers. Refer to Appendix D for detailed specifications.

The MW800 CPU Box is available in two models:

•F5207A - Mobile Workstation

A multipurpose mobile data terminal, which can support the simultaneous operation of two independent users, each using different display and keyboard. Among its many interfaces, this model contains video and audio inputs.

•F5217A - Mobile Gateway

A multipurpose mobile data terminal with capability to provide seamless mobility across a number of dissimilar public and private data networks. This device has three distinct Ethernet ports and provides dead reckoning intelligence on data coming from the GPS receiver.

This manual covers both CPU models, which share many of the same hardware, software and mechanical aspects. A summary of differences is shown in Appendix I.

The CPU box provides a wide range of internal and external interfaces (USB 2.0, Ethernet, RS-232, Firewire) for connection to variety of peripherals. A PC Card slot situated at the front panel extends the CPU box’s capabilities with PCMCIA-based devices. Digital video capabilities allow capturing videos from a standard composite or digital VCR. Appendix E gives details about the CPU box’s features.

An auxiliary port provides interface to vehicle ignition sensor, four TTL level I/O ports, car battery voltage and 5VDC power outputs, etc. Refer to Appendix F for the Auxiliary port description.

Using custom-designed cables, the CPU can be connected to the MW800 display or any standard LCD, CRT or Flat Screen display. A list of approved accessories and options can be found in Appendix G.

F5207A CPU can support the simultaneous operation of two independent users, each using different display and keyboard. Refer to Appendix K for details.