Omnitracs MCP100 User manual

MCP100
Installation
Guide
80-J4866-2 Rev. G
October 2015

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Contents
Important Safety Information
Safety Definitions ...............................................................................................xiii
Safety Advice .....................................................................................................xiii
Chapter 1 How the MCP100 Works
MCP100 Overview ............................................................................................1-2
Why MCP100 Makes Companies More Efficient ..............................................1-2
MCP100 Component Description .....................................................................1-3
Data Satellite and GPS Network .......................................................................1-4
Data Satellite ..............................................................................................1-4
What Is the GPS Network? ........................................................................1-4
CDMA Wireless Network and PCS ...................................................................1-5
How the Terrestrial MCP100 Uses PCS ....................................................1-5
MCP100 Mobile Components ...........................................................................1-5
Chapter 2 Component Overview
MCP100 Masterpack ........................................................................................2-2
Satellite Data Modem (SDM) ............................................................................2-3
Satellite Data Modem (SDM) Cable ...........................................................2-3
Terrestrial Data Modem (TDM) and Antenna ...................................................2-3
TDM Cable .................................................................................................2-4
Media Display Unit (MDU) ................................................................................2-4
Display Cable .............................................................................................2-4
Using the MDU ...........................................................................................2-4
Mobile Application Server (MAS) ......................................................................2-5
Accessory Cables for the MCP100—Standard and Full Function ..............2-6
Speaker Switch Cable ................................................................................2-6
Power Cable ...............................................................................................2-6
Backup Battery .................................................................................................2-6
Remote Control Device (RCD) .........................................................................2-7
Optional Accessories for the MCP100 ..............................................................2-7

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Chapter 3 General Wiring and Installation Guidelines
Making Electrical Connections ......................................................................... 3-2
Approved Omnitracs Electrical Connectors ............................................... 3-2
Wire Stripping ............................................................................................ 3-2
Butt Splicing................................................................................................ 3-3
Crimping ..................................................................................................... 3-4
Ring Terminals ......................................................................................... 3-10
Proper Grounding ........................................................................................... 3-10
General Installation Guidelines ...................................................................... 3-11
Routing and Protecting Cables ...................................................................... 3-11
Chapter 4 Installation Planning
Installation Guidelines ...................................................................................... 4-2
Safety, Reliability, and Accessibility ........................................................... 4-2
Typical Installation Sequence .......................................................................... 4-2
Typical Installation Locations for the Terrestrial MCP100 ................................ 4-3
Typical Installation Locations for the Satellite MCP100 ................................... 4-4
Conventional Vehicle Types ...................................................................... 4-4
Straight Truck Vehicle Types (All Makes) .................................................. 4-7
Cabover Engine Vehicle Types (All Makes) .............................................. 4-7
Tools and Supplies Recommended for Installations ........................................ 4-8
Omnitracs Approved Sealants ................................................................... 4-8
Chapter 5 Mobile Application Server (MAS) Installation
General Installation Guidelines ........................................................................ 5-2
Installing the Backup Battery into the MAS ...................................................... 5-2
Installing the MAS ............................................................................................ 5-3
Selecting a Mounting Location ................................................................... 5-3
Securing the MAS ...................................................................................... 5-5
Installing the Power Cable ............................................................................... 5-5
Low Voltage Disconnects (LVDs) .............................................................. 5-5
Power Cable Run ....................................................................................... 5-5
Power Cable Routing ................................................................................. 5-5
Power Cable Wire Connections ................................................................. 5-6
Grounding Guidelines ...................................................................................... 5-7
Installing the Accessory Cable ......................................................................... 5-7
Cable Run .................................................................................................. 5-9
Connecting Cables to the MAS .................................................................. 5-9
Chapter 6 Terrestrial Data Modem (TDM) Installation
General Installation Guidelines ........................................................................ 6-2
Installing the TDM ............................................................................................ 6-2
Installing the TDM Cable .................................................................................. 6-3

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TDM Cable Installation ...............................................................................6-3
Connecting the TDM Cable to the MAS ............................................................6-3
Chapter 7 Terrestrial Antenna Installation
General Installation Guidelines .........................................................................7-2
Option A—Antenna Installation Using VHB Tape .............................................7-2
Antenna Surface Preparation .....................................................................7-2
Option B—Mount Method Installation Using Hardware ....................................7-3
Mount Surface Preparation ........................................................................7-3
Routing the Terrestrial Antenna Cable .............................................................7-4
Connecting the Antenna Cable to the TDM ......................................................7-4
Chapter 8 Satellite Data Modem (SDM) Installation
General Installation Guidelines .........................................................................8-2
Selecting a Mount .......................................................................................8-2
Orienting the SDM on the Mount ......................................................................8-2
Installing Mounting Bolts ...................................................................................8-3
Line-of-Sight Requirements ..............................................................................8-4
Trailer Swing Area ............................................................................................8-5
Installing the SDM Cable ..................................................................................8-5
Connecting the SDM Cable ........................................................................8-5
SDM Cable Run .........................................................................................8-6
SDM Cable Installation ...............................................................................8-6
Connecting the SDM Cable to the MAS ...........................................................8-7
Chapter 9 Media Display Unit (MDU) Installation
General Installation Guidelines .........................................................................9-2
Selecting a Mounting Location ...................................................................9-2
Installing the MDU Holster Using Well-nut Fasteners .......................................9-3
Installing the MDU Cable ..................................................................................9-4
MDU Cable Run .........................................................................................9-4
Connecting the MDU Cable to the MDU ...........................................................9-4
Inserting the MDU into the Holster ....................................................................9-5
Connecting the MDU Cable to the MAS ...........................................................9-6
MDU Touchscreen Calibration ..........................................................................9-7
Chapter 10 Text-to-Speech (TTS) Installation
General Installation Guidelines .......................................................................10-2
Selecting a Mounting Location .................................................................10-2
Installing the Remote Control Device (RCD) ..................................................10-2
Connecting the RCD to the Accessory Cable ..........................................10-2
Selecting a Speaker ........................................................................................10-3
Speaker Requirements .............................................................................10-3

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Choosing a Speaker ................................................................................ 10-3
Option 1—Connecting to an Existing or Shared Speaker .............................. 10-4
Connecting Speaker Switch Cable to Accessory Cable .......................... 10-5
Option 2—Connecting to a Dedicated 8-ohm Speaker .................................. 10-6
Chapter 11 Vehicle Data Bus Connections
Vehicle Data Source Overview ...................................................................... 11-2
J1939 Data Bus ....................................................................................... 11-2
J1708/J1587 Data Bus ............................................................................ 11-2
Traditional Sensors .................................................................................. 11-2
Vehicle Data Source Selection ....................................................................... 11-3
Guidelines for Connecting to the J1939 Data Bus ......................................... 11-3
J1939 Pre-installation Check Out ................................................................... 11-4
Resistance Test (to Verify that J1939 Is Present) ................................... 11-4
Checking the MCP100 Accessory Cable.................................................. 11-5
Option 1—Connecting J1939 Using the Repeater Cable ............................... 11-5
Making the Connection ............................................................................ 11-6
Option 2—Connecting J1939 Using the Converter Cable .............................. 11-8
Making the Connection ............................................................................ 11-8
Option 3—Connecting Directly to J1939 ...................................................... 11-10
Making the Connection ........................................................................... 11-11
Connecting J1708 /J1587 ............................................................................ 11-12
Verifying Data Source Connectivity .............................................................. 11-14
Chapter 12 System Verification
What Is Basic MCP100 System Verification? ................................................ 12-2
Performing System Verification ............................................................... 12-2
How to Find the MCP100 Unit Address (UA) ........................................... 12-2
MCP100 System Screens .............................................................................. 12-3
System Screen ........................................................................................ 12-3
OVT/CDMA Screens................................................................................ 12-5
SDM Screens .......................................................................................... 12-6
GPS Screen ............................................................................................. 12-7
Config Screen .......................................................................................... 12-7
Battery Screen ......................................................................................... 12-9
Engineering Screen ................................................................................. 12-9
CER Screen............................................................................................ 12-10
VDS (Status) Screen ............................................................................. 12-11
Flowchart—Basic MCP100 System Verification .......................................... 12-13
Basic MCP100 System Verification Procedure ............................................ 12-15
Omnitracs MCP100 System Verification Form ............................................. 12-20

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Chapter 13 Performance Monitoring Verification
Performance Monitoring System Overview ....................................................13-2
Performance Monitoring System Verification ..................................................13-2
Conducting a Road Test ...........................................................................13-2
Performance Monitoring System Display Screens .........................................13-4
Summary Screen ......................................................................................13-4
Performance Screen .................................................................................13-5
Violations Screen ......................................................................................13-6
Parameters Screen ...................................................................................13-7
Odometer Screen .....................................................................................13-8
PTO Screen...............................................................................................13-9
Installer Screen ......................................................................................13-10
Special Alert Display Notifications ................................................................13-13
Warning Notifications .............................................................................13-13
Power Take-off (PTO) Overview ...................................................................13-14
PTOP (Power Take-off Pump)/PTOC (Power Take-off Compressor) ....13-14
PTO Data Input Verification Procedure ........................................................13-16
Chapter 14 Vehicle Maintenance Installation
Vehicle Maintenance Overview ......................................................................14-2
Feature Requirements ..............................................................................14-2
Connecting the J1939 Wires ...........................................................................14-2
Vehicle Maintenance System Verification .......................................................14-3
Chapter 15 Critical Event Reporting (CER) System Verification
CER Overview ................................................................................................15-2
CER System Verification ................................................................................15-3
Test System by Manually Reporting an Event .........................................15-6
Data Link Verification ................................................................................15-7
Chapter 16 Trailer Tracks System Installation
Trailer Tracks System Overview .....................................................................16-2
Hardware Requirements ..........................................................................16-2
Trailer Tracks System Wiring for the Truck ....................................................16-2
Fuse Kit Installation ..................................................................................16-2
Trailer Tracks System Verification ..................................................................16-3
Enabling the Option for the Trailer Tracks System ...................................16-3
Trailer Connection/Disconnection ............................................................16-4
Trailer Tracks Diagnostic Screen .............................................................16-5
Refrigeration Status Screen ......................................................................16-6

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Chapter 17 Compact Display Unit (CDU) Installation
CDU Overview ............................................................................................... 17-2
General Installation Guidelines for Selecting a Mounting Location ................ 17-2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION .................................................. 17-2
Installing the CDU Mount ............................................................................... 17-3
Attaching the CDU to the Mounting Bracket .................................................. 17-4
Connecting the CDU Cable to the Accessory Cable ...................................... 17-4
Chapter 18 Navigation Installation
Introduction to Navigation .............................................................................. 18-2
Installing Navigation ....................................................................................... 18-2
Chapter 19 Buzzer Installation
Buzzer Overview ............................................................................................ 19-1
Mounting Location .......................................................................................... 19-2
Installation Guidelines .................................................................................... 19-2
Installation Verification ................................................................................... 19-2
Chapter 20 Remote Message Waiting Light (RMWL) Installation
RMWL Overview ............................................................................................ 20-1
Installing the Remote Message Waiting Light ................................................ 20-2
Installation Verification ................................................................................... 20-2
Chapter 21 Wired Panic Button Installation
Wired Panic Button Overview ........................................................................ 21-1
Installing the Panic Button .............................................................................. 21-2
Installation Verification ................................................................................... 21-4
Automated Panic Button Test System Dial-in Procedure ........................ 21-4
Chapter 22 Wireless Panic Button Installation
Overview ........................................................................................................ 22-1
Wireless Panic Button Kit ............................................................................... 22-2
Additional Wireless Panic Button Accessories ........................................ 22-3
Tools and Supplies Needed for Installation .................................................... 22-3
Using the Remote Transmitter ....................................................................... 22-4
Activating the PANIC Feature .................................................................. 22-4
Activating the AUX Feature ..................................................................... 22-4
TEST/RESET Feature ............................................................................. 22-5
Activating the LOCK/UNLOCK Button ..................................................... 22-5
Wireless Panic Button Receiver Installation ................................................... 22-5
Wireless Panic Button Wiring .................................................................. 22-5

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Panic Wire Installation ..............................................................................22-6
Voltage Check ..........................................................................................22-8
Antenna Installation ........................................................................................22-8
Antenna Placement ..................................................................................22-9
Antenna Cable Routing and Connection ..................................................22-9
Final Connection ....................................................................................22-10
Installation Verification for the Wireless Panic Button ..................................22-10
Wireless Panic Button Battery ......................................................................22-11
Wireless Panic Button Battery Replacement...........................................22-12
Chapter 23 In-Cab Printer Installation
Wiring Configuration .......................................................................................23-2
Installation Guidelines .....................................................................................23-2
Location ....................................................................................................23-2
Cables ......................................................................................................23-2
Mounting Bracket ............................................................................................23-2
Installing the Printer ........................................................................................23-3
Installation Verification ....................................................................................23-4
Return Material Authorization (RMA) Process ................................................23-4
O’Neil Printer Parts List ..................................................................................23-4
Chapter 24 In-Cab Scanner Installation
Installation Guidelines .....................................................................................24-2
Mounting the Scanner .....................................................................................24-2
Scanner Mounting Option .........................................................................24-2
Holster Mounting Option ...........................................................................24-2
Installing the Scanner .....................................................................................24-2
Calibrating the Scanner ..................................................................................24-3
Sending a Scan ..............................................................................................24-4
Cleaning the Scanner .....................................................................................24-5
Return Material Authorization (RMA) Process ................................................24-5
Appendix A Wiring Diagrams and Charts
Satellite MCP100 Electrical Diagram ............................................................... A-2
Terrestrial MCP100 Electrical Diagram ........................................................... A-3
MCP100 Wiring Diagram ................................................................................. A-4
Power Cable Pin Callouts ................................................................................ A-5
Terrestrial Data Modem (TDM) Cable 25-Pin Connector Callouts .................. A-6
Satellite Data Modem (SDM) Cable 9-Pin Connector Callouts ........................ A-7
Standard Accessory Cable Pin Callouts .......................................................... A-8
Full Function Accessory Cable Pin Callouts .................................................... A-9
Media Display Unit (MDU) Connector Pin Callouts ....................................... A-10
Six-pin Data Link Connector Pin Callouts ...................................................... A-11

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Nine-pin Data Link Connector Pin Callouts ....................................................A-12
Radio Connector Pin Callouts ........................................................................A-13
CAN Converter Cable ....................................................................................A-14
Repeater Cable ..............................................................................................A-14
Appendix B Environmental and Power Requirements
MCP100 Environmental and Power Requirements ..........................................B-2
Appendix C Standard RMA Procedure
The Return Material Authorization Process .....................................................C-1
How to Obtain an RMA Number .......................................................................C-2
Required Information .................................................................................C-2
Creating an RMA On-line............................................................................C-4
RMA Policies ....................................................................................................C-4
What to Return/Not Return ........................................................................C-4
Where to Return Equipment ......................................................................C-5
“Past Due” Equipment ...............................................................................C-6
Customer-Damaged Equipment ................................................................C-6
Missing, Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed Equipment .........................................C-6
Permanent Fleet Size Reduction Request Form .......................................C-7
Appendix D Upgrading the MCP100 Using Secure Digital Cards
Checking the Software Versions Installed ........................................................D-2
SD Card Instructions ........................................................................................D-3
Upgrading Only the MAS Software ..................................................................D-3
Upgrading the MAS Operating System and MAS Software .............................D-4
Upgrading the SDM Software ..........................................................................D-5
Upgrading the MDU Software ..........................................................................D-6
Appendix E Preventive Maintenance Inspection
uHow Often Should Inspections Be Performed? ..............................................E-2
Inspecting the Mobile Application Server (MAS) ..............................................E-2
Inspecting the Media Display Unit (MDU) ........................................................E-4
Inspecting the Terrestrial Antenna and TDM, and the Satellite Data Modem (SDM) E-6
Verifying Trailer Tracks System Connections ..................................................E-8
Appendix F Component and Document Information
DCNs for Documents Referenced in this Guide ...............................................F-2
MCP100 System Component MCNs Referenced in this Guide ....................... F-2
MCNs for Sealants and Lubricants Referenced in this Guide ..........................F-6
MCN for Omnitracs-recommended Torque Wrench Referenced in this Guide F-6
BCS Solutions Scanner Parts List .................................................................... F-6

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Appendix G Feedback Form
Feedback Form ................................................................................................G-1
Company Information ................................................................................G-1
Documentation Content .............................................................................G-2
Documentation Format ..............................................................................G-3
Glossary

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Important Safety Information
Safety Definitions
The following Caution and Warning definitions are intended to advise the driver when it is
safe to use a display unit.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Safety Advice
The following Safety Advice is provided for drivers, installers, and application developers who
use and/or locate all types of display units.
If you are a Driver, do not use a display unit when the vehicle is in motion.
If you are an Installer, do not locate the display unit, including third-party devices, where it
obstructs the driver’s field of vision, distracts the driver from the driving task, or interferes with
the driver’s operation of controls or displays. The following label is to be posted in clear view
for the driver to see.
If you are a Third-party Device Manufacturer or Application Developer, it is your
responsibility to provide appropriate warnings regarding the safe use of your device(s) in
conjunction with Omnitracs equipment. Applications should not require the driver to divert his
attention from the road while driving a vehicle.

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How the MCP100 Works
Topics in this chapter provide a basic overview of the MCP 100 Series and how its
components interact to send and receive information.
MCP100 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Why MCP100 Makes Companies More Efficient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
MCP100 Component Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Data Satellite and GPS Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
CDMA Wireless Network and PCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
MCP100 Mobile Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
For technical questions, contact Omnitracs Customer Support.
Customer Support is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year:
• In the United States, call 800-541-7490
• In Canada, call 800-863-9191
Note
This guide combines satellite and terrestrial MCP100 information and installation procedures.
Most of the information is applicable to both versions of the MCP100. Where appropriate,
indicates satellite only
indicates terrestrial only

MCP100 Overview How the MCP100 Works
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MCP100 Overview
• Provides two-way, mobile information transmission and other value-added services.
• Provides vehicle location and performance data including, hours of service, navigation,
inter-state operations, safety and accident prevention, and optimization of fuel
management.
Why MCP100 Makes Companies More Efficient
• Companies can maintain two-way contact with their vehicles and drivers 24 hours a day.
• Dispatchers can send pickup and delivery information directly to drivers, keeping vehicles
on the road.
• Text-to-speech alerts drivers of incoming messages and their importance, so drivers can
choose to immediately listen to messages without pulling off the road.
• Dispatchers know when vehicles are expected to arrive at locations, and can pass that
information on to customers.
• Provides dispatchers with vehicle location and position history information by tracking the
location of each MCP100 using latitude and longitude or distance and direction from
landmarks (usually large towns and cities).
• Drivers can inform the dispatcher of road conditions or problems.
• Optional devices allow monitoring of driver performance, engine diagnostics, trailer
locations, and refrigeration status.
• Decision support software enables customers to optimize assets and inform shippers and
consignees of load status.
• Over-the-air software upgrades allow drivers to remain on the road rather than having to
stop at service centers.
• Omnitracs media display unit (MDU) offers enhanced capabilities, such as touchscreen
and color graphics for an easy to understand user interface which reduces training time.
• Hours of service data ensures regulatory compliance.
• On-board navigation application provides truck-specific route mappings.
• International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) simplifies fuel reporting for inter-state operations.
• Helps with safety and accident prevention.
• Optimizes fuel management.

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How the MCP100 Works MCP100 Component Description
MCP100 Component Description
Component Description
Network Operations Center
(NOC)
• Responsible for processing and managing message
traffic between dispatch center and fleet.
• Within the NOC is the Network Management Computer
(NMC), which receives and handles information traffic.
• Located at Omnitracs, LLC, in Las Vegas, NV.
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and dispatcher’s interface with the MCP100.
• Allows dispatcher to send and receive information,
request MCP100 location information, and perform other
dispatch functions.
• QTRACS/400 and QTRACS/Windows customers access
the NMC via dialup using PPTP or a frame relay
connection.
• QTRACS/Web customers transmit information via the
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Data Satellite and GPS Network
Data Satellite
• Located approximately 22,300 miles over the equator at 83° west longitude (south of
Georgia).
• Uses Ku-band signals to handle all two-way information traffic between the vehicle and the
NMC.
• Offers ubiquitous coverage even in remote locations.
What Is the GPS Network?
• A worldwide radio-navigation system formed from a constellation of 24 satellites and their
ground stations.
• Uses satellites as reference points to calculate positions accurate to a matter of meters.
• A standard feature of the MCP100 for positioning.
• MCP100 receives positioning data from the GPS receiver, which is integrated inside the
antenna to determine location.
• Position data from the MCP100 is forwarded to dispatch whenever information is sent to a
vehicle and acknowledged, and whenever a driver sends information.
• Position data is sent at regular intervals and is made available to dispatch.
Code Division Multiple
Access (CDMA)
Wireless Network
• Radio frequency (RF) signals are received from the
antenna by the MCP100 via the terrestrial data modem
(TDM) from a wireless communication network, which
varies depending on geographic location.
Data Satellite • Handles all two-way information traffic between the
vehicle and the NMC when using a satellite data modem
(SDM).
GPS Positioning Satellites • Uses 24 satellites to provide vehicle positioning
information.
Mobile Computing Platform
(MCP100)
• Driver’s interface with the Omnitracs platform and the
component that resides in the vehicle.
• Allows the driver to send and receive information.

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How the MCP100 Works CDMA Wireless Network and PCS
CDMA Wireless Network and PCS
• Terrestrial MCP100 uses CDMA technology to connect dispatchers and vehicles over the
wireless airwaves.
• The Personal Communications Service (PCS) System is a low-powered, higher frequency
competitive technology to cellular, ideal for “in-city” trucking and transport.
• Wherever a terrestrial wireless network exists, drivers can send information to and receive
information from dispatchers while traveling.
How the Terrestrial MCP100 Uses PCS
• MCP100 includes the MAS, which consists primarily of a microprocessor, a wireless
modem module (TDM), and data storage.
• The user interface device is the driver’s display terminal that enables the driver to read,
write, and send messages.
• Antenna is responsible for relaying information between dispatch and the driver.
• Antenna receives and transmits wireless information to and from the MAS.
• Antenna interfaces with local wireless networks. Information is collected at the PCS
gateway and obtained by the Omnitracs NOC where it is distributed to the dispatch center.
Dispatchers respond by sending information back to the Omnitracs NOC, where it is
relayed to the PCS gateway and broadcast out to the wireless network to be picked up by
the vehicle’s antenna.
MCP100 Mobile Components
• Mobile part of the Omnitracs platform installed in a customer’s vehicle.
• Provides the driver with the ability to exchange information with the dispatch center.
• Sends vehicle location information to the NOC.
• Each MCP100 has its own unique unit address which is the serial number on the MAS.
This address is used by the NMC to route information to the correct vehicle. The unit
address for a particular vehicle changes if the MAS in the vehicle is replaced.
• MCP100 operator, typically the driver, uses the display screens for creating, sending, and
reading messages; system verification; and troubleshooting.

MCP100 Mobile Components How the MCP100 Works
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• Standard components:
- Satellite data modem (SDM)—Contains the antenna that transmits with the satellite and
GPS receiver.
- Terrestrial Antenna—Transmits information with the PCS and GPS receiver.
- Terrestrial data modem (TDM)—Connects the antenna to the MAS.
- Mobile application server (MAS)— Unit which contains the operating circuitry and
memory for the MCP100. The “black box” of the platform.
- Media display unit (MDU)—Standard display unit for the MCP100, which the driver uses
to transmit information with the dispatcher. Consists of a keyboard and a color
touchscreen LCD display.
- Remote control device (RCD)—Small keypad that allows the driver to safely listen to
incoming messages without having to stop the vehicle and read the message(s) on the
display.
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