The Honeywell Thor VM3A is Honeywell's full-size rugged Android vehicle-mounted computer for the toughest distribution centres, manufacturing plants and freight operations. A large 12.1" XGA touchscreen, seven programmable keys, 2x2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC on the Mobility Edge platform with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor keep forklift drivers connected and productive. Configuration of this version, VM3A-L0N-1A3A20E: outdoor display (900 nits) with resistive touch; two internal Wi-Fi antennas; Android with Google Mobile Services (GMS).
📦 What's in the box – VM3A-L0N-1A3A20E
- ✅ Honeywell Thor VM3A – vehicle-mount computer, 12.1", outdoor, 900 nits, resistive, 4 GB / 32 GB
- ✅ Integrated UPS battery – Li-ion maintenance UPS, fitted – keeps the computer running for about 30 minutes without vehicle power
- ✅ Internal Wi-Fi antennas – two antennas built in – no external antennas needed
- ✅ Google Mobile Services (GMS) – licensed and preinstalled – Google Play and Google apps ready to use
- ✅ Honeywell Software Client Pack – licence preinstalled – unlocks Honeywell's enterprise software tools
- ❌ Vehicle dock (Smart Dock) – NOT included – required – contains the isolated 10–60 V DC power supply and the I/O ports; see the options below
- ❌ Vehicle power cable – NOT included – supplied with the VM1001VMCRADLE and VM3001VMCRADLE docks
- ❌ Mounting bracket – NOT included – RAM mount kit or U-bracket – choose to suit your vehicle
- ❌ Power supply – NOT included – optional – only for AC mains operation, e.g. at a desk or in a workshop
⚠️ Please note: the Thor VM3A is supplied without vehicle dock, power cable and mount. To install and power it, please order separately: the Honeywell VM1001VMCRADLE standard dock (integrated 10–60 V DC power supply, DC power cable included) or the Honeywell VM3001VMCRADLE enhanced dock with extra USB ports and Ethernet; a RAM mount kit such as the Honeywell VM1002BRKTKIT (round base) or the Honeywell VM1005BRKTKIT (clamp base); optionally, for AC mains use, the Honeywell VM1302PWRSPLY power supply with the Honeywell VM1078CABLE adapter cable and a C13 power cord (e.g. Honeywell 77900507E, UK).
💡 Useful extras: the Honeywell 9000313PWRSPLY DC/DC converter for electric trucks with 50–150 V systems; the Honeywell VM1012BRACKET adapter bracket to reuse existing VC5090 mounts; a scanner holder for the vehicle (Honeywell VMHOLDER2K or Honeywell VMHOLDER4K); a Honeywell Edge Service Gold plan (SVCVM3-SG5N (5 years)).
Key Features
- Full-size 12.1" vehicle computer – large 12.1" XGA (1024 × 768) display for information-rich WMS, order and routing screens.
- Outdoor display with resistive touch – 900-nit sunlight-readable screen for yards, docks and ports, with an industrial resistive touch panel for gloves and stylus.
- Seven programmable keys – multi-function keys beside the screen for one-touch actions; an external USB keyboard can be connected via the dock.
- Smart Dock – lift the computer off its dock in seconds without touching the cabling, so units can move between trucks when a vehicle fails or workloads change.
- Field-replaceable front panel – in-house staff can swap the touchscreen on site; a low-cost spare panel replaces a spare computer.
- Mobility Edge platform – Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core 2.2 GHz, 4 GB RAM / 32 GB Flash, microSD up to 512 GB; upgradable through Android 13 with extended security updates.
- Internal Wi-Fi antennas – two built-in antennas with 2x2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC; no external antennas to install.
- Built for the toughest sites – IP66 sealed, vibration-tested beyond MIL-STD-810F and shock-tested to SAE-J1455, −20 °C to +50 °C; isolated 10–60 V DC input via the dock and an integrated UPS battery.
- Ready for enterprise software – Honeywell Terminal Emulator, Enterprise Browser, Launcher and lockdown, provisioning tools and support for third-party MDM solutions.
Ideal Applications
- Forklifts, reach trucks and order pickers in warehouses and distribution centres
- Receiving, put-away, replenishment, cross-docking and shipping
- Cold storage and freezer warehouses (defroster version)
- Ports, intermodal terminals and outdoor yards (outdoor display versions)
- Manufacturing: line-side supply and material handling
- Migration from older Thor VM-series vehicle computers – the same docks, mounts and power accessories
All Thor VM3A Versions
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| Part Number | Display | Touch | Wi-Fi Antennas | Operating System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VM3A-L0N-1A1A20E | Indoor, 400 nits | Resistive | Internal | Android (GMS) | View product |
| VM3A-L0N-1A1B20E | Indoor, 400 nits | Resistive | Internal | Android (non-GMS) | View product |
| VM3A-L0N-1B1A20E | Indoor, 400 nits | Resistive | External (SMA) | Android (GMS) | View product |
| VM3A-L0N-1A2A20E | Cold storage, defroster | Resistive | Internal | Android (GMS) | View product |
| VM3A-L0N-1A3A20E (this version) | Outdoor, 900 nits | Resistive | Internal | Android (GMS) | Viewing |
| VM3A-L0N-1B3A20E | Outdoor, 900 nits | Resistive | External (SMA) | Android (GMS) | View product |
| VM3A-L0N-1A4A20E | Indoor, 400 nits | Capacitive (PCAP) | Internal | Android (GMS) | View product |
| VM3A-L0N-1A4B20E | Indoor, 400 nits | Capacitive (PCAP) | Internal | Android (non-GMS) | View product |
| VM3A-L0N-1B4A20E | Indoor, 400 nits | Capacitive (PCAP) | External (SMA) | Android (GMS) | View product |
| VM3A-L0N-1A6A20E | Outdoor, 900 nits | Capacitive (PCAP) | Internal | Android (GMS) | View product |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | VM3A-L0N-1A3A20E |
|---|---|
| Model | Honeywell Thor VM3A vehicle-mounted computer (full-size 12-inch model, Mobility Edge platform) |
| Operating System | Android with Google Mobile Services (GMS); factory OS version depends on production batch (Android 9 / Android 11); upgradable through Android 13, Android 14 committed subject to Qualcomm feasibility; extended security updates (Mobility Edge) |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core, 2.2 GHz |
| Memory (RAM / Flash) | 4 GB RAM / 32 GB Flash |
| Expansion | User-accessible microSD slot, up to 512 GB (SDHC/SDXC) |
| Display | 12.1" XGA (1024 × 768) LED backlit, outdoor display, 900 nits (sunlight-readable); optional screen blanking while driving |
| Touch Panel | Industrial resistive touch panel – finger, glove and standard stylus; supports swipe |
| Keyboard | Seven programmable multi-function keys; external USB keyboard can be connected via the dock (optional) |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2x2 MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Alliance certified; 802.11 d/e/h/i/k/r/w, 802.11v and 802.11mc; WPA/WPA2 (Personal and Enterprise); EAP-TLS, PEAP, TTLS, PWD, FAST, LEAP; CCX v4 |
| WLAN Antennas | Dual internal WLAN antennas |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 Class 1.5 + BLE; profiles HFP, PBAP, A2DP, AVRCP, OPP, SPP, GATT |
| NFC | Integrated NFC |
| Mobile Data (WWAN) | Not available – Wi-Fi only |
| Ports | Via the dock – Standard Dock (VM1001VMCRADLE): 2 × powered RS-232 COM, 1 × USB 2.0 powered host (Type A), 1 × USB 2.0 client, headset port, DC power input, ignition control input; Enhanced Dock (VM3001VMCRADLE): additionally 3 × powered USB 2.0 host and 1 × Ethernet RJ45 |
| Voice & Audio | Headset audio, integrated stereo speakers with adjustable volume, integrated microphone |
| Sensors | Ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer |
| Power Supply | 10–60 V DC isolated (power supply integrated in the dock); optional external converters for 90–240 V AC (VM1302PWRSPLY) and extended-range DC for high-voltage trucks (9000313PWRSPLY, up to 150 V DC) |
| Battery | Integrated Li-ion maintenance UPS – about 30 minutes of operation at 0 °C |
| Docking | Smart Dock – compatible with all Thor VM-series docks: VM1001VMCRADLE standard dock (integrated 10–60 V DC power supply, DC power cable included), VM1002VMCRADLE (with RAM ball, no power cable), VM3001VMCRADLE enhanced dock (extra USB + Ethernet); dock sold separately |
| Mounting | Dock mounts on RAM D-size ball mount kits (VM1001–VM1006BRKTKIT) or the Thor U-bracket kit (VM1010BRKTKIT); VM1012BRACKET adapter for existing VC5090 mounts |
| Software & Management | Honeywell Power Tools and Demos, Terminal Emulator, Enterprise Browser, Application Launcher and Lockdown, Provisioning Tools, Honeywell Mobility SDKs (Android, Web, Xamarin); third-party MDM support; Honeywell Software Client Pack licence |
| Dimensions | Computer: 318 × 260 × 62 mm; dock: 180 × 155 × 54 mm; assembled depth 104 mm |
| Weight | Computer: 3.0 kg; standard dock: 1.5 kg; enhanced dock: 1.1 kg |
| Sealing | IP66 (independently certified) |
| Vibration / Shock | Vibration: proprietary random profile exceeding MIL-STD-810F, composite wheeled vehicles; shock: SAE-J1455 (MIL-STD-810G crash hazard shock test); ESD: 8 kV direct / 15 kV air |
| Operating Temperature | −20 °C to +50 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −30 °C to +50 °C |
| Humidity | 5–95% non-condensing |
| Colour | Black |
| Warranty | 12 months (Honeywell one-year factory warranty); Honeywell Edge Service plans available |
| In the Box | Honeywell Thor VM3A vehicle-mounted computer (VM3A-L0N-1A3A20E), integrated Li-ion maintenance UPS battery (fitted), internal Wi-Fi antennas, Google Mobile Services (GMS) licence preinstalled, Honeywell Software Client Pack licence – vehicle dock with power supply and DC power cable (e.g. VM1001VMCRADLE), mounting kit and AC power supply NOT included (order separately) |
The Thor VM3A is the Android successor to the Thor VM3 and shares docks, mounts and power accessories with all Thor VM-series computers. Need a compact unit with a full QWERTY keyboard? The Honeywell Thor VM1A (VM1A-L0N-1A3A20E) offers an 8" display on the same platform and docks. Compare all models in our Vehicle-Mount Terminals collection, or contact our team for volume pricing, staging and MDM set-up.
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