Installation Guide

ID Connector Description
1 GPS LED
indicator
An LED that indicates the status of the GPS antenna.
■ A lit LED indicates that the GPS antenna is operating properly.
■ An unlit LED indicates that the GPS antenna is not operating properly and
should be serviced.
For more information, see Connecting the GPS and Data Cables on page 38.
2 GPS antenna
connector
Connects the Mobile Collector radio to the roof-mounted GPS antenna.
3 Power
indicator
An LED that turns on when the MC4Max, MC4Pro, or MC3 is receiving power.
■ A solid LED indicates that the power is on and the radio is connected to the
Mobile Collection computer via the USB cable.
■ A flashing LED indicates the power is on, but the radio is not connected to the
Mobile Collection computer via the USB cable.
4 Side-looker
antennas
Extra connectors for the optional side-looking, roof-mounted antennas.
Do not use these connectors for the main MC4Max, MC4Pro, or MC3 antenna.
5 Main antenna Connector for the roof-mounted omni-directional antenna cable.
6 Vehicle power Input that receives the connector running to the vehicle power source to provide
power to the Mobile Collector radio.
In addition to wiring the power cable directly to the vehicle, a 12V auxiliary power
cable is available. Itron recommends the use of the permanent solution for better
power sourcing.
Caution: When using the auxiliary power cable, 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 Holder that accepts standard automotive 12V (15amp) AGC fuses (1 included) to
protect internal circuitry from power surges by the vehicle.
8 USB Connects the Mobile Collection computer to the Mobile Collector radio.
Connecting the Power Cables
Power to the Mobile Collection components is distributed through the junction box on the side of
the sled. There are three power cables that must be connected.
■
Vehicle power to the junction box
■
Junction box to the Mobile Collection vehicle dock
■
Junction box to the Mobile Collector radio
Mobile Collection does not use the auxiliary (AUX) outlet.
The following example shows an MC3 radio and sled for a laptop with all the power cables
connected.
Vehicle Preparation and Hardware Installation Guide 3 Mobile Collection Component Installation
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