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Chapter 1 Using the MC3 System
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Mobile Collection Hardware Installation Guide
Proprietary and Confidential
ID Connector
Description
2
GPS antenna connector
Connects the MC3 to the roof-mounted GPS antenna.
3
Power indicator
An LED that turns on when the MC3 is receiving power.
• A solid LED indicates that the power is on and connected to the Mobile
Collector laptop
• A flashing LED indicates the power is on, but is not connected to the
Mobile Collection laptop.
4
Side-looker antennas
Extra connectors for the optional side-looking, roof-mounted antennas.
Do not use these connectors for the main MC3 antenna.
5
Main antenna
Connector for the roof-mounted antenna cable.
6
Vehicle power
Input that receives the connector running to the vehicle power source to provide
power to the MC3.
power to the MC3.
In addition to wiring the power cable directly to the vehicle, a 12-volt DC
power adapter cable is available for emergency use only. Using this cable
disables the power management functions of the MC3 and can adversely affect
system performance. Disconnect this cable from the power source when not in
use. Failure to do so could result in a dead battery.
power adapter cable is available for emergency use only. Using this cable
disables the power management functions of the MC3 and can adversely affect
system performance. Disconnect this cable from the power source when not in
use. Failure to do so could result in a dead battery.
7
Fuse holder
Holder that accepts standard automotive 12V (15amp) ATO fuses (1 included)
to protect internal circuitry from power surges by the vehicle.
to protect internal circuitry from power surges by the vehicle.
8
USB
Connects the Mobile Collection laptop to the MC3 radio.
Connecting the Power Cables
Power to the Mobile Collection components is distributed through the junction box on the
side of the sled. There are three power cables that must be connected:
side of the sled. There are three power cables that must be connected:
• Vehicle power to the junction box
• Junction box to the Mobile Collection laptop dock
• Junction box to the MC3
• Junction box to the Mobile Collection laptop dock
• Junction box to the MC3
Mobile Collection no longer uses the auxiliary (AUX) outlet.