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ITRON MC3Lite Hardware Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Mobile Collector 3 Lite (MC3Lite) Vehicle Preparation and Hardware Installation Guide Technical knowledge to shape your future Communications...
  • Page 2 Suggestions For more information about Itron or Itron products, see www.itron.com. If you have questions or comments about the software or hardware product, contact Itron Technical Support Services. Contact •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    To lock and unlock the tablet dock....................23 To tilt and swivel the tablet dock.......................24 Mounting the MC3Lite in the Vehicle....................... 27 To mount the MC3Lite radio on a bucket seat..................28 Vehicle Sled..............................29 Vehicle Sled Parts List........................29 MC3Lite Connectors.........................30 Connecting the Power Cables......................
  • Page 4 Replacing the Antenna Gasket........................... 40 To replace the antenna gasket......................... 40 MC3Lite Vehicle Preparation and Hardware Installation Guide TDC-1548-002 Proprietary and Confidential...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Before You Begin

    • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help. MC3Lite Vehicle Preparation and Hardware Installation Guide TDC-1548-002 Proprietary and Confidential...
  • Page 6 To ensure system performance, this device and antenna shall not be changed or modified without the express approval of Itron. Per FCC rules, unapproved modifications or operation beyond or in conflict with these instructions for use could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 7 SUPPORTED VEHICLE INFORMATION Itron's Mobile Collection systems are designed for use in land mobile vehicles such as cars, trucks, and vans conforming to U.S. Department of Transportation standards. Use of any Mobile Collection system in an aircraft is not supported by Itron nor certified for transmitting by the Federal Aviation Administration and/or Transport Canada.

  • Page 8: New In This Revision

    The following information has been added or revised in this version of the document. New Information • Added information about Mobile Collector 3 Lite (MC3Lite) • Added information about the Panasonic FZ-M1 tablet and dock MC3Lite Vehicle Preparation and Hardware Installation Guide TDC-1548-002...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Vehicle Preparation

    This is done so that you can easily connect and disconnect the Mobile Collector to the other end. The following shows the unterminated end of the power supply cable. MC3Lite Vehicle Preparation and Hardware Installation Guide TDC-1548-002 Proprietary and Confidential...

  • Page 10: To Install The Power Supply Cable

    To install the power supply cable 1. Select a location in the vehicle for the connector end of the cable so that it reaches the cable that connects to the Mobile Collector. An extension cable is available from Itron, if needed.

  • Page 11: Selecting An Antenna Location On The Vehicle

    For example, a 900MHz signal, having a 13 inch wavelength, should have a ground plane of 39 inches. Note: Itron recommends that you do not trim, shorten, or secure any cabling until you are confident of its routing.

  • Page 12: To Install The Rf Antenna Cable And Mounting Base

    7. From under the mounting surface (inside the vehicle), slide the washer on the mounting stud and screw on the hex nut. 8. Tighten the hex nut until the gasket on the base of the antenna compresses to 50% of its original thickness. MC3Lite Vehicle Preparation and Hardware Installation Guide TDC-1548-002 Proprietary and Confidential...

  • Page 13: To Connect The Antenna To The Antenna Mounting Base

    2. Press the antenna onto the thread nut of the antenna mounting base. 3. Rotate the antenna clockwise until it is firmly in place. MC3Lite Vehicle Preparation and Hardware Installation Guide TDC-1548-002 Proprietary and Confidential...

  • Page 14: Chapter 3 Installing Mc3Lite Components

    Chapter 3 Installing MC3Lite Components The MC3Lite is part of the Mobile Collection system for electric, gas, water, and other providers. It offers advanced radio technology for unsurpassed performance, along with a sophisticated mapping application utilizing GPS technology that provides a visual indication of endpoint location.

  • Page 15: Installing The Mc3Lite Components

    Installing MC3Lite Components tested shipping box and use it to safely return the Itron radio unit to Itron in case of future maintenance or repair. The following items are included in the shipping box. • MC3Lite radio: Includes a mounting harness and straps for installing the system in your vehicle.

  • Page 16: Mobile Collector Sled

    When attached, the junction box on the sled should face the passenger side door of the vehicle. Install the sled on the passenger seat before mounting the MC3Lite radio. You must install the sled with the seat belt pretensioner. For more information within this document, see...

  • Page 17: Seat Belt Pretensioner

    By using the pretensioner mechanism to cinch the mounting hardware very firmly into the junction of the seat back and the seat pad, the pretensioner restricts potentially hazardous equipment movement in the event of an impact. MC3Lite Vehicle Preparation and Hardware Installation Guide TDC-1548-002 Proprietary and Confidential...
  • Page 18 Through standardized safety testing of the Mobile Collection system, Itron has determined that preventing extensive rotation of the Mobile Collection equipment in a driver's side impact reduces the stress on mechanical systems to acceptable levels.

  • Page 19: To Install The Seat Belt Pretensioner

    The junction box distributes power from the vehicle to the MC3Lite radio and Mobile Collection computer. Install the junction box on the sled or pedestal mount before you install the MC3Lite system for the first time. The junction box must always remain attached to the sled or pedestal.

  • Page 20: Vehicle Docks

    It comes pre-attached to the sled. For more information, see To tilt and swivel the tablet dock on page 24. The FZ-M1 tablet dock is for mounting on a customer-supplied pedestal. MC3Lite Vehicle Preparation and Hardware Installation Guide TDC-1548-002 Proprietary and Confidential...

  • Page 21: Tablet And Computer Dock Parts List

    Installing MC3Lite Components Tablet and Computer Dock Parts List FZ-G1 Tablet Dock MC3Lite Vehicle Preparation and Hardware Installation Guide TDC-1548-002 Proprietary and Confidential...

  • Page 22: To Attach The Tablet To The Vehicle Dock

    To attach the tablet to the vehicle dock Refer to the instructions that come with your computer and dock. 1. Ensure the dock is unlatched by pulling the latch handle down. MC3Lite Vehicle Preparation and Hardware Installation Guide TDC-1548-002 Proprietary and Confidential...
  • Page 23 Installing MC3Lite Components 2. Holding the tablet in landscape position, angle the bottom of the tablet towards the dock's connectors. MC3Lite Vehicle Preparation and Hardware Installation Guide TDC-1548-002 Proprietary and Confidential...
  • Page 24 3. Gently push the tablet into the dock's connector and ground pins. Slowly lower the tablet to the dock ensuring that the tablet's connectors and the dock's connectors are aligned. MC3Lite Vehicle Preparation and Hardware Installation Guide TDC-1548-002 Proprietary and Confidential...
  • Page 25 4. Once seated, pull the 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. MC3Lite Vehicle Preparation and Hardware Installation Guide TDC-1548-002 Proprietary and Confidential...
  • Page 26 Installing MC3Lite Components 5. When the latch hook is on the top of the tablet, the tablet is now securely latched to the dock. MC3Lite Vehicle Preparation and Hardware Installation Guide TDC-1548-002 Proprietary and Confidential...

  • Page 27: To Lock And Unlock The Tablet Dock

    Locking and Unlocking the Table Dock on page 23. To lock and unlock the tablet dock When the tablet is attached, the dock must be locked to properly secure the tablet. MC3Lite Vehicle Preparation and Hardware Installation Guide TDC-1548-002 Proprietary and Confidential...

  • Page 28: To Tilt And Swivel The Tablet Dock

    • Unlocking the dock. Insert the dock key in the barrel lock and turn it counterclockwise towards the unlock symbol until the lock is in the unlocked position. To tilt and swivel the tablet dock Tilt MC3Lite Vehicle Preparation and Hardware Installation Guide TDC-1548-002 Proprietary and Confidential...
  • Page 29 • Lift the tablet dock to the desired position. Rotate the tilt handle towards the top end of the sled to tighten the tablet dock in the desired position. MC3Lite Vehicle Preparation and Hardware Installation Guide TDC-1548-002 Proprietary and Confidential...
  • Page 30 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 tablet dock attaches to the sled (see the following illustration). MC3Lite Vehicle Preparation and Hardware Installation Guide TDC-1548-002 Proprietary and Confidential...

  • Page 31: Mounting The Mc3Lite In The Vehicle

    Mounting the MC3Lite in the Vehicle The MC3Lite is mounted in a harness with clips so that it can attach to either a bucket or bench seat in a vehicle. The MC3Lite is shipped in its vehicle mount with the straps set up for a bucket seat.

  • Page 32: To Mount The Mc3Lite Radio On A Bucket Seat

    Installing MC3Lite Components Pedestal Systems. The MC3Lite radio can be attached to the lower portion of the seat, as shown below. To mount the MC3Lite radio on a bucket seat 1. Position the harnessed MC3Lite radio so that the unit's connectors and handle face towards the passenger-side door when mounted to either the front or the back of the passenger seat.

  • Page 33: Vehicle Sled

    The junction box must be attached to the sled prior to use. The sled should be mounted on the seat before the MC3Lite radio is attached. The MC3Lite must be mounted high enough on the seat so that the right side ports on the Mobile Collection computer are accessible.

  • Page 34: Mc3Lite Connectors

    Mobile Collection computer and the dock in place. MC3Lite Connectors The top of the MC3Lite radio contains the power and communications connectors, as well as a fabric and rubber handle used to carry the radio. The connections on the MC3Lite include the following.

  • Page 35: Connecting The Power Cables

    For more information, see Connecting the GPS and Data Cables on page 36. An LED that turns on when the MC3Lite is receiving power. • A solid LED indicates that the power is on and the radio is Power indicator connected to the Mobile Collection computer via the USB cable.
  • Page 36 • Junction box to the Mobile Collection vehicle dock • Junction box to the MC3Lite Mobile Collection does not use the auxiliary (AUX) outlet. Power Cable Connections Table The following example shows an MC3Lite radio and sled for a tablet with all the power cables connected. Connection Description...
  • Page 37 5. It can also be plugged into the 12v power supply. To connect power to the Mobile Collection dock Note: The tablet power supply, input cable, and USB cable come pre-attached to the dock. MC3Lite Vehicle Preparation and Hardware Installation Guide TDC-1548-002 Proprietary and Confidential...
  • Page 38 Then gently pull back on the connector to remove it. To connect power to the MC3Lite • Plug one end of the Input power cable (CBA-0269-001) into the RF UNIT receptacle on the junction box MC3Lite Vehicle Preparation and Hardware Installation Guide TDC-1548-002 Proprietary and Confidential...

  • Page 39: Connecting The Antenna

    To connect the antenna to the MC3Lite • Connect the omni-directional RF antenna cable to the MAIN ANTENNA connector on the MC3Lite. Be sure to properly tighten the connector. A loose connection can lead to poor radio and read performance.

  • Page 40: Connecting The Gps And Data Cables

    MC3Lite. Install the omni-directional antenna that is provided with your new MC3Lite system. If needed, a type N to TNC adapter (part number CON-0419-001) can be ordered from Itron. Contact Itron Customer Service at 1-877-487-6602.
  • Page 41 • Plug the round end of the USB cable connector into the USB-labeled receptacle. To connect the GPS antenna cable • Attach the GPS antenna cable from the roof antenna to the connector on the MC3Lite radio labeled GPS. Note: When powered on, the LED indicator is lit to indicate that the GPS antenna is functioning properly.

  • Page 42: Removing The Mc3Lite System

    4. Unplug the cables from the sled or pedestal junction box. 5. Release the mounting clips on the MC3Lite harness and remove the MC3Lite radio. 6. Unbuckle the seat belt securing the sled to the passenger seat and remove the sled from the vehicle.

  • Page 43: Chapter 4 Mc3Lite System Maintenance

    • Connector. The center pin of the connector should not be recessed or pushed in to the connector housing. Replace the entire antenna base if the cables or connectors are damaged. Contact Itron Support Service if you need any assistance.

  • Page 44: To Inspect The Antenna Base And Whip

    For more information about ordering the gasket, log onto Itron Acess or contact Itron Support Services at 1-877-487-6602. The replacement gasket part number is MSE-0210-001, which includes six gaskets.
  • Page 45 4. Ensure that the gasket is level with the antenna 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. MC3Lite Vehicle Preparation and Hardware Installation Guide TDC-1548-002 Proprietary and Confidential...

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