User's Manual

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Chapter 3 Using the EkaNet System
62 Hardware Installation Guide
Laptop
Radio Version
EkaNet Compatible?
GoBook MAX
MC3
No
GoBook III
2.5
Yes
GoBook III
MC3
Yes
GoBook XR-1
2.5
Yes
GoBook XR-1
MC3
Yes
About the EkaNet Components
The following components are a part of the optional EkaNet system. These components
need to be installed in the vehicle.
Item
Description
EkaNet radio
Routes data received by the antenna to the laptop
running the Mobile Interface software, with EkaNet
software enabled.
Radio pouch
Secures the radio in the vehicle. The pouch connects to
the MC3 radio harness.
EkaNet antenna
Receives data from Eka-enabled endpoints in the field.
The antenna should be installed 4 feet away from the
main Mobile Collection RF antenna.
Cables
A power cable from the Mobile Collection junction box
supplies the radio with power.
A serial cable from the radio to the laptop transfers
data.