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E-INS-VEHKBDCHR-B Cherry Keyboard for LXE DOS Computers
Vehicle Mounted Keyboard
Installation Instructions
Cherry Keyboard
Table of Contents
CHERRY KEYBOARD FOR LXE DOS COMPUTERS............................................2
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 2
Assemble Keyboard and Interface Cable................................................................. 3
Connect Keyboard to Computer............................................................................... 3
Mount Cherry Keyboard Bracket in Vehicle ............................................................ 4
Cherry Keyboard Mounting Dimensions.................................................................. 5
Contacting LXE .......................................................................................................... 6
Revision Notice .......................................................................................................... 6
Illustrations
Figure 1 Cherry Keyboard and Keyboard Interface Cable..............................................................3
Figure 2 The Cherry Keyboard Connected to the Interface Cable..................................................3
Figure 3 Cherry Keyboard Bracket Assembly ................................................................................4
Figure 4 Cherry Keyboard - Mounting Dimensions .......................................................................5
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Cherry Keyboard for LXE DOS Computers E-INS-VEHKBDCHR-B
Cherry Keyboard for
LXE DOS Computers
Introduction
The Cherry keyboard is a standard commercial grade keyboard, with a DIN keyboard
connector. It has 101 keyboard functions, including a numeric keyboard pad.
This keyboard is generally used with the following vehicle mounted equipment:
• LXE 1390 Computer
• LXE 1590 Computer
• LXE VX2 Computer
It is cabled to a keyed connector on the computer and powered by vehicle power through
the computer-keyboard connection.
Included with the Cherry keyboard is a Keyboard Interface Cable that connects it's 6-pin
Mini-DIN (or 5-pin DIN) connector to the 4-pin conxall connector located on the DOS
computer.
There is a vehicle mounted bracket available for the Cherry keyboard. If the keyboard is
to be mounted in a vehicle, please refer to the section titled "Mount Cherry Keyboard
Bracket in Vehicle" in this document.
For complete information and instructions for the DOS computers used
with the Cherry keyboard, please refer to the LXE manuals delivered with
your LXE computer.
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E-INS-VEHKBDCHR-B Cherry Keyboard for LXE DOS Computers
Assemble Keyboard and Interface Cable
Figure 1 Cherry Keyboard and Keyboard Interface Cable
1 4-pin (female) to computer
2 6-pin Mini DIN (or 5-pin DIN)
3 To keyboard cable
Note: The keyboard interface cable is a shielded cable. Use of a shielded
cable is required to maintain FCC and CISPR22 emissions
compliance.
Insert the keyboard connector (attached to the keyboard) into the interface cable. (Align
the arrows, if applicable.) Push the interface cable end onto the keyboard cable end
firmly until it clicks in place and is secure.
Figure 2 The Cherry Keyboard Connected to the Interface Cable
Connect Keyboard to Computer
Locate the computer's keyboard connector. It may have a "Keyboard" label.
Insert the Interface cable into the computer's keyboard connector, aligning the groove on
top of the interface cable with the notch at the top of the keyed connector. Once the pins
are firmly seated, tighten (turning clockwise) the connector into place.
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Mount Cherry Keyboard Bracket in Vehicle
The keyboard should be mounted in an area in the vehicle where it:
• Does not obstruct the vehicle operator's vision or safe vehicle operation.
• Will be protected from rain or inclement weather.
• Will be protected from extremely high concentrations of dust or wind-
blown debris.
• Can be easily accessed by an operator seated in the driver's seat.
Figure 3 Cherry Keyboard Bracket Assembly
1. Attach the bracket assembly to the bottom bracket using the 4 10-
32 nuts (included).
2. Attach the assembly to the mounting surface using four ¼" bolts or
equivalent.
3. Insert the keyboard by pushing the spring latch back and sliding
the keyboard into the bracket assembly.
Note: Bolts, washers, and wrench needed when attaching the bottom
mounting bracket to the vehicle are not supplied by LXE.
IMPORTANT: Mount to the most rigid surface available.
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E-INS-VEHKBDCHR-B Cherry Keyboard for LXE DOS Computers
Cherry Keyboard Mounting Dimensions
Figure 4 Cherry Keyboard - Mounting Dimensions
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Contacting LXE
All LXE manuals are now available on one CD and they can also be
viewed/downloaded from the LXE website. Contact your LXE representative to obtain
the LXE Manuals CD.
You can also get help from LXE by calling the telephone numbers listed on the LXE
Manuals CD, in the file titled "Contacting LXE". This information is also available on
the LXE website www.lxe.com
.
Explanations of terms and acronyms used in this manual are located in the file titled
"Glossary" on the LXE Manuals CD.
Notices
Copyright Notice:
This manual is copyrighted. All rights are reserved. This document may not, in whole or
in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic
medium or machine-readable form without prior consent, in writing, from LXE Inc.
Copyright © 2002 by LXE Inc., An EMS Technologies Company, 125 Technology
Parkway, Norcross, GA 30092 U.S.A. (770) 447-4224
LXE® is a registered trademark of LXE Inc. All other brand or product names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations.
When this manual is in PDF format: "Acrobat ® Reader Copyright © 1987-2002 Adobe
Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, and the
Acrobat logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated." applies.
Notice:
LXE Inc. reserves the right to make improvements or changes in the product described in
this manual at any time without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the
preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, LXE assumes no liability resulting
from any errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information
contained herein.
Revision Notice
Revision A release – April 2001.
Revision B release – December 2002 – Design changes to the document were made to ease
online viewing and downloads. Updated DocID number. Updated “Contacting LXE” section.
Added “Notices” section.
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