Trapeze Software Group MDC0R01 Installation guide
MENTOR ENGINEERING I
MENTOR ENGINEERING INC
MENTOR ENGINEERING IMENTOR ENGINEERING I
NC
NCNC
Mobile Data Computer
Hardware Installation Guide
MENTOR ENGINEERING I
MENTOR ENGINEERING INC
MENTOR ENGINEERING IMENTOR ENGINEERING I
NC
NCNC
Mobile Data Computer
Hardware Installation Guide
Mentor Engineering Inc.
th
609 14
Phone 403-777-3760 • Fax 403-777-3769
Street NW, Calgary, AB
Suite 503
Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................................................................................ 1
What You Need ............................................................................................................................................... 1
Installation...............................................................................................................................................................2
General ............................................................................................................................................................... 2
MDC Mounting Bracket ................................................................................................................................2
MDC Placement............................................................................................................................................... 3
MDC Connections...........................................................................................................................................3
Communications Device................................................................................................................................ 5
Basic Operation and Configuration .................................................................................................................. 6
Turning the MDC On..................................................................................................................................... 7
Adjusting the Backlight...................................................................................................................................7
Accessing the MDC Maintenance Menus.................................................................................................. 7
Setting the MDC Time and Date ................................................................................................................8
Adjusting the LCD Contrast ......................................................................................................................... 8
Setting the MDC ID........................................................................................................................................8
Setting Communications Parameters........................................................................................................... 9
Configuring and Testing in the Vehicle .........................................................................................................10
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Setting the MDC Modem Level .................................................................................................................10
Setting the MDC ID......................................................................................................................................12
Testing the Communications ......................................................................................................................12
Technical Data.....................................................................................................................................................14
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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:
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MDC
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MDC installation cables (vehicle/power cable and communications adapter cable)
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Mounting bracket
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Cable tie-downs
To assist with the installation, it is often necessary to have the following available:
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PC Laptop
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MDC programming cable
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Multimeter
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Radio service monitor (for systems using mobile radios for communications)
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Installation
General
The MDCs are shipped pre-programmed with the appropriate communications and
application software. In some cases, however, it is necessary to re-program the units with
updated files prior to installing them. Please refer to the MDC Programming application
note for details on re-programming the units.
MDC Mounting Bracket
The type of MDC mounting bracket will vary depending on the type of vehicle that the
MDC is being installed in. It will also depend on whether or not an Express QWERTY
keyboard is to be mounted with the MDC. The mounting brackets may be ordered
through Mentor, or through a third party supplier. The following information provides the
details necessary for ordering a mounting bracket along with an adapter plate for the MDC.
Figure 1 Mounting Bracket Adapter Plate
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