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Chapter 1 Using the MC3 System
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Mobile Collection Hardware Installation Guide
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Mobile Collection Hardware Kit
The Mobile Collection hardware kit includes the following components:
Indicator Component
Description
1
MC3 radio
Includes a mounting harness and straps for installing the system in your vehicle.
2
Sled
Installs in the vehicle's passenger seat with the attached seat belt pretensioner.
3
Mobile Collection
laptop dock
laptop dock
The Mobile Collection laptop, power cables, and communication cables attach to
the dock.
the dock.
4
Mobile Collection
software
software
Hard copy of the Mobile Collection software for imaging or recovery of the
Mobile Collection laptop.
Mobile Collection laptop.
5
Mobile Collection
laptop
laptop
Runs the Mobile Collection software to collect reads.
Not
Pictured
Pictured
Cables
Connect the MC3 and the Mobile Collection laptop dock to the junction box.
USB cable
Comes attached to the dock and attaches to the Mobile Collection laptop.
Provides communication between the Mobile Collection laptop and the MC3
radio.
Provides communication between the Mobile Collection laptop and the MC3
radio.
Important Do not disconnect the USB cable from the laptop dock.
Power junction
box
box
Attaches to the sled or to a pedestal mount. Provides power to the Mobile
Collection laptop, MC3 radio, and optional equipment.
Collection laptop, MC3 radio, and optional equipment.
The junction box must be installed prior to first use. See
Omni-mount
antenna
antenna
Attaches to the top of the vehicle and receives endpoint transmissions.
Type N to TNC
adapter
adapter
Connects older antennas to the MC3 radio.
Only needed if you are using an MC3 radio with an older omni-mount antenna
(such as one from a v2.5 system) that is already installed on your vehicle.
(such as one from a v2.5 system) that is already installed on your vehicle.