User's Manual Part 1

C HAPTER 1
Using the MC3 System
This chapter introduces you to the features, functions, and components of Mobile Collection
3.0 (MC3) system.
About the MC3 System
The MC3 is Itron's powerful, next-generation mobile collection system for electric, gas and
water 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.
For more information, see:
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Installing the MC3 System on page 2
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Removing the MC3 System on page 25
If your vehicle has a passenger-side airbag, Itron strongly recommends disabling
it when the Mobile collection system is installed. The force of the airbag deploying
could damage the laptop, radio, or other components of the system.
Mobile Collection Hardware Kit
The Mobile Collection 3.0 hardware kit contains the following items:
Hardware Installation Guide 1