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Covers FCC and ISED compliance, RF exposure, and general safety warnings for the product.
Details restrictions on modifying or repairing the device and the consequences of unauthorized changes.
Outlines compliance statements for Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) regulations.
Specifies radiation exposure limits and installation requirements for FCC and ISED compliance.
States that antennas are intended for professional installation by an integrator.
Discusses EMC requirements, approved accessories, and cable specifications.
Specifies the types of vehicles the system is designed for and limitations for other transport methods.
Provides detailed specifications for the Mobile Collector antennas, including impedance.
Lists new or revised information and documentation conventions used in this version.
Lists the necessary tools and materials required for preparing a vehicle for the Mobile Collection system.
Outlines the sequence of tasks involved in preparing the vehicle for system installation.
Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the DC power supply cable into the vehicle.
Details the process for installing the integrated antenna, including location selection and mounting.
Offers criteria and recommendations for choosing the optimal location to mount the antenna on the vehicle.
Explains how to install the mounting base for the integrated antenna.
Guides the user through cutting holes and feeding the RF antenna cable through the mounting surface.
Instructs on how to physically connect the antenna to its mounting base.
Lists essential prerequisites that must be met before installing the Mobile Collection system components.
Describes the contents of the Mobile Collection hardware kit and its various components.
Provides a task list for installing the various components of the Mobile Collection system.
Explains the purpose and installation of the Mobile Collector sled for portable mounting.
Details the function of the junction box in distributing power and its installation process.
Introduces the different types of vehicle docks available for securing the computer and providing connections.
Describes the FZ-G1 and FZ-M1 tablet docks, and the CF-33 laptop dock.
Guides users on how to securely attach a tablet to its corresponding vehicle dock.
Provides instructions for securely attaching a laptop to its vehicle dock.
Explains the procedure for locking and unlocking the computer dock to secure the device.
Details how to adjust the tilt and swivel mechanisms of the vehicle dock for optimal viewing.
Explains how to mount the Mobile Collector radio unit using its harness and straps.
Describes the vehicle sled, its function, attachment, and individual parts.
Introduces the physical connections on the Mobile Collector radio unit.
Lists and describes the specific connectors found on the MC3Lite and MC3 radios.
Explains how to connect the power cables to the Mobile Collection components via the junction box.
Details connecting vehicle power to the sled/pedestal junction box and computer dock.
Provides instructions for connecting the power cable to the Mobile Collector radio unit.
Discusses mounting considerations and connecting the omni-directional RF antenna to the radio.
Explains the purpose, mounting, and connection of optional side-looker antennas for the MC3.
Explains how GPS and meter data is transferred via USB cables between the radio and computer.
Details connecting the USB data cable from the vehicle dock to the MC3 or MC3Lite radio.
Instructs how to attach the GPS antenna cable to the MC3 or MC3Lite radio's GPS connector.
Outlines the tasks required to remove the Mobile Collection system from the vehicle.
Provides steps for safely shutting down and detaching the computer from its dock.
Details the process of unplugging all cables from the various system components.
Explains how to inspect antenna cables and connectors for wear and damage.
Guides users on inspecting the antenna base and whip for corrosion or damage.
Provides instructions for cleaning the omni-directional RF antenna to maintain performance.
Explains the importance of replacing the antenna gasket annually for maintaining seal integrity.