ID
Connection
(Label)
Description
3
Power out to
Mobile
Collector
radio
(RF UNIT)
Connection from junction box to Mobile Collector radio.
4
Power in
from vehicle
(POWER IN)
Power source input from the vehicle's battery. This connection is hard-wired to
the vehicle battery.
5
Power out to
the dock
(LAPTOP
DOCK)
Connection from junction box to the vehicle dock. The vehicle dock secures the
Mobile Collection computer in place while you drive a route, and provides power
and communication connections for the computer. The vehicle dock is attached
to either a sled or pedestal mount in the vehicle (a sled is pictured in this
example).
Note: Although this is labeled LAPTOP DOCK, it is used for both a laptop dock
and a 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 the cable, pull the silver tab on the power cable back. Twist the
connector so the silver tab lines up with the labeling on the junction box and release
the tab to unlock it. Then gently pull back on the connector to remove it.
2. The other end of the power cable can be hard-wired to the vehicle battery as described in
Installing the Power Supply Cable on page 11
. It can also be plugged into the 12v power
supply.
Connecting Power to the Mobile Collection Vehicle Dock
Note:
The computer power supply, input cable, and USB cable come pre-attached to the
dock.
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Vehicle Preparation and Hardware Installation Guide
3 Installing Mobile Collection Components