External Connectors

Most external connectors for the Thor VX8 are located on the bottom of the unit.

• PS/2 connectors for Keyboard and Mouse.

• COM 1 connects to a serial bar code scanner cable.

• COM 2 connects to a serial printer or PC with the appropriate cables. • The USB connectors are a standard USB type A host connector.

• The Ethernet connector is a standard RJ45 10/100 Ethernet connector.

• The multipurpose connector is a D15 connector that can provide a USB port, D9 serial RS-232 (COM4) port or both depending on the accessory cable attached to the connector.

• Audio connector is a 3.5 mm jack for audio out, i.e. a headset.

• Microphone connector is a 3.5mm jack for audio in, i.e. a microphone. • External Bluetooth antenna connector.

Note: Pin 9 of the COM 1 can be switched between +5V and RI to change between a bar code scanner and a serial port printer or PC cable. See VMT Manager.

Other external connectors are located as follows:

•802.11 antenna connectors are located on the top of the Thor VX8. One of these connectors may also be used by the WWAN radio.

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