User's Manual Part 2

About the Mobile Collection 2.x System
ID Connector Description
1 RF antenna
Connects to the roof-mounted antenna. See the
Mobile Collection Vehicle Preparation Guide.
Itron provides a magnetic mount option for the
RF antenna. This magnetic mount is intended as
a temporary solution and it is for emergency use
only. Long-term use of a magnetic mount
antenna could adversely affect system
p
erformance and is not a supported configuration
of this product.
2 GPS antenna
Connects to the externally-mounted GPS
antenna. This gold-plated connector is used with
the optional Mapping feature of the Mobile
Interface software.
3 USB
Connects the GoBook III computer to the radio
for data transfer.
Also for use with a GoBook computer not
mounted directly to the Mobile Collector radio.
See
Vehicle Dock / Pedestal Option on page 33
for more information.
Mobile Collector radios for use with the GoBook
MAX have a USB data connection built into the
radio lid.
4 GPS receiver
Connects to an external GPS receiver box when
using a version 2.0 radio.
Version 2.5 radios have a GPS receiver built into
the Mobile Collector, so this connector is not
used with a 2.5 radio.
5 GoBook III power Provides power to the GoBook III laptop.
Mobile Collector radios for use with the GoBook
MAX have a power connection built into the
radio lid.
6 Power in
Receives power from the vehicle and distributes
it to the radio and GoBook.
In addition to wiring the power cable directly to
the vehicle, a cigarette lighter power cable is
available for emergency use only. Using this
cable will disable the power management
functions of your Mobile Collector and could
adversely affect system performance.
ALWAYS disconnect this cable from the power
source when not in use. Failure to do so could
result in a dead vehicle battery.
7 Fuse holder and fuse
Provides over-current protection for the radio.
Holder accepts standard automotive 12V (15
amp) ATO fuse (included) to protect internal
circuitry from power surges by the vehicle.
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