Mobile Collection (MC3 and MC3Lite)
Vehicle Preparation andHardware InstallationGuide
knowledge to shape your future
815-0207-00 REV 000
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INSTALLATION GUIDE
07 May 2020
Page 1: ...Mobile Collection MC3 and MC3Lite Vehicle Preparation and Hardware Installation Guide knowledge to shape your future 815 0207 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 1 of 4 INSTALLATION GUIDE 07 May 2020...
Page 2: ...ting Trademark Notice Itron is a registered trademark of Itron Inc All other product names and logos in this documentation are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered...
Page 3: ...stalling the Antenna Mounting Base 12 Connecting the Antenna to the Antenna Mounting Base 14 3 Installing Mobile Collection Components 15 Pre Installation Requirements 15 Mobile Collection Hardware Ki...
Page 4: ...ting the Antenna Base and Whip 43 Cleaning the Antenna 43 Replacing the Antenna Gasket 43 Replacing the Antenna Gasket 43 07 May 2020 815 0207 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 4 of 44 Vehicle Preparation and...
Page 5: ...to provide a separation distance of at least 20 centimeters 7 9 inches from all persons to be compliant with regulatory RF exposure USA FCC Class B Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to...
Page 6: ...2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique subi m me si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement Conform ment la r glementation d Industrie Ca...
Page 7: ...ity for additional guidance Warning Do not visually monitor or physically adjust the Mobile Collection system while driving While driving rely on the beeps produced when meter data is collected to ind...
Page 8: ...required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated Antenna types not included in this list having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type are strictly prohibited for use...
Page 9: ...o warn of potential physical harm to the user or hardware It is critical that you pay strict attention to Warning notes read the information carefully and heed the advice instructions Tip This type of...
Page 10: ...r operator or others to hazardous conditions leading to injury or death Tools and Materials Needed You need the following tools and materials to prepare a vehicle for the Mobile Collection system Tool...
Page 11: ...n Do not route the cable where it can become abraded or damaged such as under the carpet in high traffic areas over sharp edges near hot engine components near brake or clutch linkages or where it can...
Page 12: ...location Install the antenna at least 12 inches 30 inches recommended from any other antennas or metal structures on the vehicle s roof that could disrupt communication with endpoints Select a locatio...
Page 13: ...cations inside the vehicle Mobile Collector mounting location and if applicable the GPS receiver location 5 Apply a bead of silicone sealant around both holes 6 Position the antenna on the mounting su...
Page 14: ...unting base Connecting the Antenna to the Antenna Mounting Base 1 Place the antenna gasket on the antenna mounting base The gasket is shipped in a plastic bag with the antenna 2 Press the antenna onto...
Page 15: ...uctions for your vehicle Note A variety of bases not included in the Mobile Collection installation package are available for use with the connector to address specific characteristics of different ve...
Page 16: ...to the junction box USB cable Comes attached to the dock and attaches to the Mobile Collection computer Provides communication between the Mobile Collection computer and the Mobile Collector radio Not...
Page 17: ...ounting the Mobile Collector sled is used to securely fasten the Mobile Collection computer in the vehicle It is placed on the passenger seat and secured with the vehicle seat belt Note Read the Mobil...
Page 18: ...ollection computer Install the junction box on the sled or pedestal mount before you install the Mobile Collection system for the first time The junction box must always remain attached to the sled or...
Page 19: ...ecure the junction box to the sled or pedestal Vehicle Docks Use the Mobile Collection vehicle dock to secure the Mobile Collection computer to either the sled or a pedestal mount in your vehicle The...
Page 20: ...Tablet Dock The FZ M1 7 tablet dock is for mounting on a customer supplied pedestal The FZ M1 tablet is used with the MC3Lite only ID Description 1 Barrel lock 2 Latch handle 3 Latch hook 4 Docking co...
Page 21: ...e Dock 1 Ensure the dock is unlatched by pulling the latch handle down 2 Holding the tablet in landscape position angle the bottom of the tablet towards the dock s connectors 07 May 2020 815 0207 00 R...
Page 22: ...e latch handle up until it snaps in place over the front of the tablet Note The latch handle moves the latch hook into place over the front of the tablet 5 When the latch hook is on the top of the tab...
Page 23: ...Holding the laptop at the top angle the front edge of the laptop into the dock toward the latch button 3 Slowly lower the back of the laptop onto the dock ensuring that the laptop connectors and the...
Page 24: ...laptop in place See Locking and Unlocking the Dock on page 24 Locking and Unlocking the Dock When a tablet or laptop computer is attached to its dock the dock must be locked to properly secure the co...
Page 25: ...nlocked position Tilting and Swiveling the Dock The tilt and swivel mechanisms operate the similarly on tablet and laptop docks A tablet dock is shown below as an example 07 May 2020 815 0207 00 REV 0...
Page 26: ...et dock in the desired position Swivel When the sled and tablet dock are in a vehicle the tablet dock can only swivel towards the driver up to 90 degrees The swivel hardware is located where the table...
Page 27: ...he bench straps are included with the radio If you are using a sled in either the bucket or bench style seat arrangement you must attach the Mobile Collector radio high enough on the seat back to leav...
Page 28: ...is secure against the seat back Vehicle Sled The Mobile Collector radio rides in a harness that attaches to a bucket or bench style passenger seat The Mobile Collector sled is equipped with a dock for...
Page 29: ...eceives power from the vehicle and distributes it to the Mobile Collector radio the Mobile Collection computer and optional equipment 5 Sled Attaches to the passenger seat of a vehicle and secures the...
Page 30: ...of mounted omni directional antenna cable 5 Vehicle power Input that receives the connector running to the vehicle power source to provide power to the MC3Lite In addition to wiring the power cable di...
Page 31: ...a Connector for the roof mounted omni directional antenna cable 6 Vehicle power Input that receives the connector running to the vehicle power source to provide power to the MC3 In addition to wiring...
Page 32: ...MC3 radio and sled for a laptop with all the power cables connected ID Connection Label Description 1 Power in to Mobile Collector radio POWER IN Power receptacle on Mobile Collector radio 2 Auxiliary...
Page 33: ...tablet dock Connecting the Vehicle Power to the Sled 1 Plug the vehicle power cable into the POWER IN receptacle on the junction box that is either mounted on the sled or the pedestal Tip To remove t...
Page 34: ...th the labeling on the junction box and release the tab to unlock it Then gently pull back on the connector to remove it Connecting Power to the Mobile Collector Radio 1 Plug one end of the Input powe...
Page 35: ...roof that could disrupt communication with endpoints To meet RF exposure safety requirements the antenna must be installed 7 9 inches 20 cm from where any bystanders might be Connecting the Antenna t...
Page 36: ...e Side looker antennas attach to the top of the vehicle with several strong magnets If your vehicle has a fiberglass top the antennas do not bond securely to the vehicle Itron does not recommend the u...
Page 37: ...d or damaged by users during day to day operations 3 On the MC3 radio inside the vehicle remove the caps to expose the side looker antenna ports identified by R and L 4 Connect the side looker antenna...
Page 38: ...able connecting the vehicle dock to the radio Data Cables Connections Table The following picture shows an MC3 Mobile Collection system with a laptop secured in a laptop dock with all the data cables...
Page 39: ...transferred from the radio to the computer through this cable 4 USB data cable USB data input on the vehicle dock Data from the Mobile Collector radio is transferred to the Mobile Collection software...
Page 40: ...he MC3Lite or MC3 radio labeled GPS Note When powered on the LED indicator is lit to indicate that the GPS antenna is functioning properly If the LED indicator is not lit disconnect and reattach the c...
Page 41: ...er is removed while powered on 4 Turn off the vehicle 5 Disconnect any cables attached directly to the Mobile Collection computer 6 Unlock the Mobile Collection computer from its dock See Locking and...
Page 42: ...regular maintenance schedule and inspect the following Coax cables Ensure the cable is not loose from the connector Inspect for hard kinks or bends in the cable which can cause an electrical short Ins...
Page 43: ...ng is seated flush on the load coil and tighten the bottom set screw Cleaning the Antenna Regular cleaning is recommended to maintain both the performance and the appearance of your omni directional R...
Page 44: ...ntenna base to prevent pinching when the antenna is reconnected 5 Reconnect the antenna to the base by turning it clockwise until it is firmly seated on the base 07 May 2020 815 0207 00 REV 000 Itron...
