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Installing the MC3 System
Mobile Collection Hardware Installation Guide
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The MC3 rides in a harness that attaches to a bucket- or bench-style passenger seat. The
Mobile Collection laptop sled is equipped with a dock for the laptop and a junction box
for power connectors (the junction box must be attached to the sled prior to use). The sled
should be mounted on the seat before the MC3 radio is attached. The MC3 must be
mounted high enough on the seat so that the right side ports on the Mobile Collection
laptop are accessible, as shown in the example above.
Mobile Collection laptop sled is equipped with a dock for the laptop and a junction box
for power connectors (the junction box must be attached to the sled prior to use). The sled
should be mounted on the seat before the MC3 radio is attached. The MC3 must be
mounted high enough on the seat so that the right side ports on the Mobile Collection
laptop are accessible, as shown in the example above.
ID
Component
Description
1
MC3 radio
Contains components necessary for collecting mobile reads, such
as the processors, receivers, and GPS equipment.
as the processors, receivers, and GPS equipment.
2
Laptop dock
Provides a communication link between the Mobile Collection
laptop and the MC3 radio. Also provides power to the laptop.
laptop and the MC3 radio. Also provides power to the laptop.
3
Sled
Attaches to the passenger seat of a vehicle and secures the Mobile
Collection laptop and the dock in place.
Collection laptop and the dock in place.
4
Junction box
Receives power from the vehicle and distributes it to the MC3
radio, the Mobile Collection laptop, and optional equipment.
radio, the Mobile Collection laptop, and optional equipment.
5
Mobile Collection laptop
Runs the Mobile Collection software to collect meter readings.
Not
shown
shown
Seat belt pretensioner
Secures the sled in the vehicle.
A properly installed sled is vital to ensure your safety while
collecting reads.
collecting reads.
MC3 Connectors
The top of the MC3 radio contains the power and communications connectors, as well as
a fabric and rubber handle used to carry the radio.
a fabric and rubber handle used to carry the radio.
The connections on the MC3 are described in the following table.
ID Connector
Description
1
GPS LED indicator
An LED that indicates the status of the GPS antenna.
• A lit LED indicates that the GPS antenna does not have a short in it.
• An unlit LED indicates that the GPS antenna might have a short in it.
• An unlit LED indicates that the GPS antenna might have a short in it.
See Connecting the GPS and Data Cables for more information.