Honeywell Thor VM1A Vehicle-Mounted Computer
The Honeywell Thor VM1A is a rugged, Android-based vehicle-mounted computer built for warehouses, manufacturing, ports and intermodal environments. Built on Honeywell’s Mobility Edge platform, it features a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, an 8-inch display, integrated keyboard and 2×2 MIMO WLAN communications. The Thor VM1A is designed to withstand extreme temperatures and offers resistive and capacitive touchscreen options, with an optional screen defroster for cold storage and freezer environments. Its Smart Dock enables quick mounting and removal, while the field-replaceable front panel helps reduce maintenance costs and downtime.
Description
| SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE | Processor | 2.2 GHz Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 660 octa-core |
| Operating System | Android 8. Guaranteed support through 13, committed to support 14 subject to confirmation of feasibility from Qualcomm. | |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM, 32 GB Flash | |
| Storage Expansion | User-accessible microSD card up to 512 GB (SDXC/SDHC-compliant) | |
| Audio | Audio for headset, integrated stereo speakers with adjustable volume control, integrated microphone | |
| Sensors | Ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer | |
| INPUT / OUTPUT | Enhanced Dock | 2x powered RS-232 COM ports, 1x USB 2.0 powered host port Type A, 3 additional USB 2.0 powered host ports, 1x USB 2.0 Client port, 1x Ethernet RJ45 port, 1x CAN-bus port, 1x headset port, DC power input and ignition control input |
| Standard Dock | 2x powered RS-232 COM ports, 1x USB 2.0 powered host port, 1x USB 2.0 Client port, 1x CAN-bus port, 1x headset port, DC power input and ignition control input | |
| Computer | 2x SMA connectors for external WLAN antennas | |
| DISPLAY | Display | 220 cm (8 in) WXGA (1280 x 768) LED backlit display, standard 400 NIT indoor display, optional 900 NIT outdoor display, optional screen blanking |
| TOUCH PANEL | Resistive | Industrial touch panel with support for finger touch and standard stylus; supports swipe |
| Capacitive | PCAP multi-touch touch panel for finger and conductive stylus; hardened glass overlay. Automatic detection and configuration utilizing mutual and self-capacitance modes for water rejection and use with many off-the-shelf gloves | |
| Cold Storage | Optional industrial resistive touchscreen with integrated defroster | |
| KEYPAD | Keypad | Full 64-key QWERTY keyboard with number pad and 10/20 function keys; all keys, except modifiers, are mappable; all keys backlit; key labels support ANSI and 5250 emulation |
| ACCESSORIES | Compatible Accessories | Compatible with the VM series of accessories |
| MECHANICAL | Dimensions – Computer (L x W x H) | 268 mm x 214 mm x 43 mm (10.6 in x 8.4 in x 1.7 in) |
| Weight – Computer | 2.1 kg (5.6 lb) | |
| Dimensions – Dock | 180 mm x 155 mm x 64 mm (7.1 in x 6.1 in x 2.5 in) | |
| Weight – Dock | 1.2 kg (3.2 lb) | |
| ENVIRONMENTAL | Operating Temperature | -20°C to +50°C (-4°F to +122°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -30°C to +50°C (-22°F to +122°F) | |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) | |
| Vibration | MIL-STD-810F, composite wheeled vehicles | |
| Shock | SAE-J1455 | |
| ESD | EN55024:1998 (enhanced ESD to 8 kV direct and 15 kV air) | |
| Environmental Sealing | Independently certified to meet IP66 standard for moisture and particle intrusion | |
| WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY | WLAN | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; Wi-Fi Alliance Certified, 2×2 MU-MIMO |
| Additional WLAN Features | 802.11 d/h/i/r/k/w | |
| WLAN Security | OPEN, WEP, WPA/WPA2 (Personal and Enterprise) | |
| Supported EAP | TLS, PEAP, TTLS, PWD, FAST, LEAP CCX Version 4 compliant | |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/d/e/h/i/k/r/w. 802.11v on Android 8 or higher and 802.11mc on Android 9 or higher | |
| WLAN Antennas | Dual internal antennas, dual external remote and direct connect antenna accessories | |
| BLUETOOTH | Bluetooth | Class 1.5 V5.0 Bluetooth and BLE |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, PBAP, A2DP, AVRCP, OPP, SPP, GATT | |
| NFC | NFC | Integrated Near Field Communication |
| SOFTWARE | Software | Honeywell Power Tools and Demos; Terminal Emulator; Enterprise Browser; Application Launcher and Lockdown; Provisioning Tools |
| SDKs | Honeywell Mobility SDKs for Android, Web and Xamarin | |
| MDM | Support for Third-Party MDM Solutions | |
| POWER SUPPLY AND UPS | Power Supply and UPS | 10 to 60V DC isolated, optional external converters for AC (90 to 240V AC) and extended range DC (60 to 150V DC); integrated Li-Ion maintenance UPS with 30-min life at 20°C (68°F), charging range 0°C to +35°C (32°F to +95°F) |
| WARRANTY | Warranty | One-year factory warranty |
| SERVICE PLANS | Service Plans | Optional service programs offer worry-free mobile computing |









