Removing the MC3Lite System
At some point, you may need to remove the Mobile Collection system from the vehicle. This
consists of two tasks.
Task Action See...
1
Shut down and remove the Mobile Collection
computer from the vehicle dock.
To remove the Mobile Collection
computer from the vehicle dock on
page 38
2
Disconnect the cables within the vehicle. Leave
the cables in the vehicle for the next installation
of the system
To disconnect the cables on page 38
To remove the Mobile Collection computer from the
vehicle dock
1. In the Mobile Interface application, stop processing reads. Consult your application
software documentation.
2. Shut down the Mobile Collection computer by selecting Start > Shut Down.
Note: Ensure that you shut down and properly power off the Mobile Collection computer
before going any further. Damage can occur to the computer or the vehicle dock if the
computer is removed while powered on.
3. Turn off the vehicle.
4. Disconnect any cables attached directly to the Mobile Collection computer.
5. Unlock the Mobile Collection computer from its dock.
6. Gently lift the Mobile Collection computer up and away from its dock.
To disconnect the cables
1. Before beginning, ensure that you have shut down and removed the Mobile Collection
computer from the vehicle dock. See To remove the Mobile Collection computer from the
vehicle dock on page 38.
2. Unplug the cables from the MC3Lite radio.
3. Unplug all the cables from the Mobile Collection vehicle dock except for the USB cable.
4. Unplug the cables from the sled or pedestal junction box.
5. Release the mounting clips on the MC3Lite harness and remove the MC3Lite radio.
6. Unbuckle the seat belt securing the sled to the passenger seat and remove the sled from
the vehicle. Leave the pretensioner attached to the seat belt.
Installing MC3Lite Components
MC3Lite Vehicle Preparation and Hardware Installation Guide TDC-1548-002 38
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