ITRON Mobile Collector Lite Manuale utente

Mobile Collector Lite

Installation Guide

Mobile Collector Lite

Identification

Mobile Collector Lite Installation Guide

Part number: TDC-0730-000b (FCC copy) 11/06

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Itron is a registered trademark of Itron, Inc.

All other product names and logos in this documentation are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Disclaimer

RF EXPOSURE

To comply with FCC requirements, maintain a separation distance of at least 40.0 cm between the antenna and all persons.

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

Use only approved accessories with this equipment. In general all cables must be high quality, shielded, correctly

terminated, and normally restricted to 2 meters in length. The Mobile Collector employs special provisions to avoid radio

interference and should not be altered or substituted.

Unapproved modifications or operation beyond or in conflict with these instructions for use, may void authorization by the

authorities to operate the equipment.

WARNING! Do not visually monitor or physically adjust the Mobile Collection

system while driving. While driving, rely on the beeps produced when meter data

is collected to indicate proper system operation. Visually monitoring or adjusting

the Mobile Collection system while driving will divert your attention from your

safe driving responsibilities. Attention to driving is your primary responsibility.

Suggestions

If you have comments or suggestions on how we may improve this documentation, send them to

[email protected]

If you have questions or comments about this application, contact Itron Customer Support:

•Mail: Itron, Inc.; Attention: Customer Support; 2111 N. Molter Road; Spokane, WA 99019

•E-mail: [email protected]

•Phone: 1 800 635 8725

Contents

Introduction.................................................................................................................. 1

Unpacking the MCLite Hardware................................................................................ 1

RF Unit Features .......................................................................................................... 2

The LED Status Indicator.......................................................................................... 2

MCLite Installation Overview...................................................................................... 3

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Contents

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Introduction

This document contains information to help you install your Mobile

Collector Lite (MCLite, for short) RF unit (radio) and FC200

handheld meter data collector in a vehicle.

See your MV-RS CE Handheld Guide or the MV-RS CE online help

for information on how to run MCLite from the MV-RS software

running on the FC200.

You will also need to consult the following related documents:

•FC200 Getting Started Guide, which contains instructions for

using and maintaining the FC200 handheld meter data collector.

•FC200 Vehicle Dock User’s Guide, which contains instructions

for using and maintaining the FC200 vehicle dock.

Except where it states otherwise, this guide uses the terms

FC200 and handheld interchangeably.

Unpacking the MCLite Hardware

Your MCLite installation package should include these items:

•1 MCLite RF unit

•1 RF unit vehicle mount

•2 bench seat straps

•1 FC200 interface cable

•1 power cable with cigarette lighter adapter

•1 antenna and magnetic mount with attached antenna cable

•1 FC200 handheld meter data collector

•1 FC200 vehicle dock [w/retention bracket?]

•1 FC200 vehicle dock [mounting plate]

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RF Unit Features

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•1 FC200 Getting Started Guide

•1 FC200 Vehicle Dock User's Guide

•1 shipping case

RF Unit Features

The following illustration identifies the main features of the MCLite

RF unit.

List of features

1 Power supply socket 5 Radio status LED

Coaxial magnetic-mount

antenna connector 6 Bluetooth antenna

FC200 communication/

power port 4 Fuse

The LED Status Indicator

The MCLite RF unit has a light-emitting diode (LED) radio status

indicator that shows when the unit is in stand-by mode and when its

radio is turned on.

LED indication Explanation

Blinking Stand-by mode. The RF unit has power, but the

radio is not turned on.

Steady The radio is turned on. The RF retrieves meter

data from all ERT endpoints within its range.

Off The RF unit is not receiving power. Check power

connections and fuse.

MCLite Installation Overview

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MCLite Installation Overview

Installing the MCLite hardware in a vehicle involves the following

procedures:

1. Install the FC200 vehicle dock. See the instructions in the FC200

Vehicle Dock User's Guide included with the MCLite installation

package.

2. Set up the FC200 handheld data collector. See the instructions in

the FC200 Getting Started Guide included with the MCLite

installation package.

3. Install the MVR handheld software on the FC200. See

“Installing the MVR Handheld Software” in the MV-RS

Installation Guide.

4. Insert the FC200 into the vehicle dock.

5. Mount the MCLite RF unit on the passenger-side seat back.

6. Connect the RF unit to its power supply through the vehicle

cigarette lighter socket.

7. (Optional) Connect the FC200 handheld to the RF unit, using the

[RS-232] cable provided.

This cable provides power to the handheld, as well as

communications with the RF unit. If you do not use the cable to

connect the handheld to the RF unit, the handheld will draw

power from its internal battery and automatically use Bluetooth

technology to communicate with the unit.

8. Install the RF unit's magnetic-mount antenna, using the antenna's

magnetic roof mount and coaxial antenna cable.

To mount the MCLite RF unit (radio) on the passenger-side

seat back

1. Slide the RF unit into the vehicle mount.

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You can strap the mount to either the front or the back of the

passenger-side seat back. Position the unit within the mount so

that when it is strapped to the seat back, the unit's connectors

face toward the passenger-side door.

WARNING! Positioning the unit properly is critical for ensuring that the RF

unit's cooling vents will not be blocked.

Secure the RF unit in the mount by buckling the two diagonal

corner straps.

2. Depending on whether the vehicle has a separate passenger-side

bucket seat or a bench seat, do one of the following:

MCLite Installation Overview

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•Bucket seat – Extending the mounting straps from the side of

the vehicle mount, wrap them around the seat back and

buckle them to the opposite side of the vehicle mount.

•Bench seat – connect the optional bench-seat straps to the

buckles on the bottom of the vehicle mount.

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Push the free ends of the straps between the seat cushion and

the seat back, and then extend them up and over the top of

the seat back and connect them to the buckles on the top of

the vehicle mount.

3. Tighten the straps until the RF unit is snug against the seat back.

To connect the RF unit to its power supply

1. Plug the the RF unit's power supply cable into the unit's power

connector.

2. Plug the cigarette lighter adapter at the other end of the cable

into the vehicle's cigarette lighter socket.

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