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Tokyo, December 25, 2013 - On January 8 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) will commence marketing of the "MOBE-700," a new model in its lineup of onboard equipment (OBE) for electronic toll collection (ETC) systems in Japan. The MOBE-700, which features a separate antenna, is a successor to the MOBE-600 introduced in August 2011. The MOBE-600 has been highly popular as the industry's only product of its kind employing light-emitting diodes (LED) for card slot line-illumination. The new MOBE-700 not only retains that feature but also incorporates further improvements for enhanced operating ease, including placement of all operating buttons on the front panel to enable installation in a wide range of locations.
The main unit is of compact dimensions: 70 millimeters (mm) in width, 105mm in height and 17mm in depth. It is available in a choice of two colors: standard black or navy blue, MHI's corporate color.
Among a host of other features, the MOBE-700 adopts an antenna with built-in LED that can be attached to the windshield or dashboard without any special attachments. It also features voice guidance (in Japanese), notification by melody, card withdraw omit prevention warning (ON/OFF switchable), usage record confirmation, cumulative amount notification, etc. The unit can also be linked to the vehicle's GPS system for added convenience.
As of end-November, the number of new ETC OBE setups in Japan has reached 44 million units. The average utilization rates on Japanese highways is over 80%, and continual demand, including replacement demand, is expected. MHI will continue to add new core models to its lineup to respond ever more precisely to the broad needs of ETC users.
Basic Specifications of the MOBE-700
Model number | MOBE-700 |
Type | Separate antenna |
Outer dimensions | Main unit:W70×D105×H17㎜ |
Input voltage | DC 12V/24V |
Ambient temperature range | -30°C to +85°C |
Card holder | Completely encased(inject type) |
Antenna specifications | Built-in LED/onboard installation |
Voice guidance (Japanese) | Provided |
Notification by melody | Provided |
Buzzer warning | Provided |
Forgotten card warning | Provided (buzzer, ON/OFF switchable) |
ETC card validity date guidance | Provided (ON/OFF switchable) |
Cumulative amount notification | Provided (reset function provided) |
Usage record notification | Provided |
Linkage with vehicle GPS | Provided (GPS units made by Clarion) |
Color variations | MOBE-700B black |
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