50 PCMCIA/CardBus and ATA Slots
VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC
Install PCMCIA Cards
Equipment Needed: Phillips No. 1 screwdriver and a Torque wrench capable of measuring to 9±1
inch pounds (1.016±.11 N/m).
Note: The example below details installing a 2.4GHz radio card. Installation of other
PCMCIA cards is similar, except there is no antenna.
Install the 2.4GHz PCMCIA Radio
Caution
!
The LXE Model VX5 Vehicle Mount Computer is specifically for use with
LXE Model Numbers 4830, 6726 and 6816 2.4GHz Type II PCMCIA radios.
Substitution of other PCMCIA radios will void the FCC, Industry Canada
and other international radio certifications for the Model VX5 Vehicle Mount
Computer and is strictly prohibited.
1. Turn the VX5 off and detach the power cable.
2. Loosen the three (3) Phillips head screws securing the access panel cover so the cover can
be removed. The screws are a captive part of the cover and cannot be removed.
Partially insert the 2.4GHz Type II PCMCIA Radio into Slot 0 (the upper right slot).
Caution
!
Slot 0 MUST BE used for the radio card. Installing a radio card in Slot 1 can
result in pinching or other damage to the internal antenna cable.
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SCANNER
SERIAL
USB
IDE DRIVE
CARD BUS A
CARD BUS B
PCMCIA/CF ATA
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Figure 2-37 Inserting the 2.4GHz Type II PCMCIA Radio
Note: The tethered access panel cover is not shown in the illustration above.
