Itron DCU5310U Users Manual

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Copyright ...................................................................................................................... C

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

Unpacking the MC Lite Hardware ............................................................................ 2

RF Unit Features ...................................................................................................... 3

The LED Status Indicator ......................................................................................... 3

Installing the MC Lite Hardware Components .......................................................... 4

Installing the Antenna Mount and Antenna ............................................................ 12

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Copyright

Identification
Mobile Collector Lite Installation Guide

06/16/2010 TDC-0730-005

Copyright
© 2007-2010 Itron, Inc. All rights reserved.
Confidentiality Notice
The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential and is being provided subject to the condition that (i) it be
held in confid ence except to the extent required otherwise by law and (ii) it will be used only for the purposes described
herein. Any third party that is given access to this information shall be similarly bound in writing.
Trademark Notice
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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.
Suggestions
If you have comments or suggestions on how we may improve this documentation, send them to
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If you have questions or comments about the software or hardware product, contact Itron Technical Support:
Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference that may cause undesir a ble operation.

This device must be permanently mounted such that it retains a distance of 55 centimeters (21.7 inches) from all persons in
order to comply with FCC RF exposure levels.
USA, FCC Class B - Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installatio n. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate th e rec eiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the deal er or an experienced radio or T V tec hni c ian for help.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Operation is subject to
the following conditions:

• This device may not cause interference.

• This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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CANADA, DOC ICES-003
This digital apparatus does not exceed the class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications, standard ICES-003.
This equipment complies with policies RSS-210 and RSS-GEN of the Industry Canada rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Note Modifications to the device or its antenna not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the device.
Avis de conformite aux normes du Ministere des Communications du Canada.
Le present appareil numerique n emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicable aux appareils
numeriques classe B prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le Ministere des
Communications du Canada, NMB-003.
Disclaimer
RF EXPOSURE
To comply with FCC requirements, maintain a separation distance of at least 55.0 centimetres between the antenna and all
persons.
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
Use only approv e d ac c es sories with thi s eq ui pment. In gen eral all cables must be high quali ty , s hielded, corr ec tl y
terminated, and normally restricted to 2 meters in length. The Mobile Collector Lite employs special provisions to avoid radio
interference and should not be altered or subs ti tuted.
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 Collector Lite 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, along with following all the
applicable driving regulations.

Contact

• Internet: www.itron.com

• E-mail: [e-mail]

• Phone: [phone]

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Introduction

This document contains information to help you install your Mobile
Collector Lite (MC Lite) RF unit (r a dio) and handheld meter data
collection device (handheld) in a vehicl e.

MC Lite is supported by Itron’s Field Collection System and Itr on’s
MV-RS meter data collection system. Fo r information on how to run
MC Lite from these applications, see the Field Collection System
Handheld User Guide or the MV-RS CE Handheld Guide, or the
handheld online help for either a pplication.

The following documentation is includ e d with the MC Lite
installation kit, some which is based on the handheld used.

• MC Lite Quick Start Guide, which provid es at-a-glance

information on how to get started with Mobile Collector Lite.

• FC200 Vehicle Dock User Guide, which contains instructions for

using and maintaining the vehicle dock for the FC200 handheld.

• FC300 Docks Quick Reference, which explains how to set up the

FC300’s desk dock, multi-dock, and vehicle dock.

For further, detailed informati on, consult the following related
documents, which are available from Itron’s customer support Web
site (http://support.itron.c om).

• FC200 Series Getting Started Guide, which contains instructions

for using and maintaining the FC200 handheld meter data
collector.

• FC300 Getting Started Guide, which contains instructions for

using and maintaining the FC300 handheld meter data collector.

• FC300 Handheld Computer Quick Reference, which explai ns

how to set up the handheld and prepare it for use with Itron’s
Field Collection System and MV -RS meter data collection
applications. This quick reference is also included in the kit
containin g t he FC300 ha ndheld.

• FC300 Docks User Guide, which contains instruc tions for using

and maintaining the FC300 vehicle dock.

For instructions on how to register and download documentation
from the customer support Web site, see the MC Lite Quick Start

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Introduction

Unpacking the MC Lite Hardware

Your MC Lite installation package should include these items:

• 1 MC Lite RF unit with safety harness

• 1 RF unit vehicle mount

• 2 bench seat straps

• 1 handheld interface cable

• For permanent wiring

• 1 power cable with fuse block connected power cable

• 1 antenna and permanent mount base with attached antenna

cable

• 1 power extension cable for connecting to MC Lite RF unit, 8

feet

• For portable wiring

• 1 12 volt DC power supply cable

• 1 antenna and magnetic mount base with attached antenna

cable

• 1 handheld vehicle dock

• 1 Ram Mount double-socket connector, including one circular

mounting plate with 1.5 inch ball cam and one re ctangular
mounting plate with 1.5 inch ball cam

• 1 Mobile Collector Lite Installation Guide

• 1 MC Lite Quick Start Guide

• Handheld documentation

• FC200: FC200 Vehicle Dock User Guide

• FC300: FC300 Docks Quick Reference Guide

• 1 shipping case

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If you purchased a handheld data collector, it is shipped separately.