User's Manual

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Introduction
This document provides instructions and guidelines that should be followed for the
successful installation of Mentor Engineering’s Mobile Data Computer (MDC).
What You Need
For a typical installation in a vehicle, you will need the following:
• MDC
• MDC installation cables (vehicle/power cable and communications adapter cable)
• Mounting bracket
• Cable tie-downs
To assist with the installation, it is often necessary to have the following available:
• PC Laptop
• MDC programming cable
• Multimeter
• Radio service monitor (for systems using mobile radios for communications)
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