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TransCore encompass 1 Quick Start Manual

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The Encompass 1 Handheld Reader combines the TransCore Encompass 1 RFID Scan Handle and the
Intermec Model 700 Color Mobile Computer (model 741, 751, or 761 only). This document describes
procedures to set up and read tags using TransCore's Encompass 1 Portable RFID Scan Handle with
Intermec's Model 700 Color Mobile Computer.
This guide does not contain detailed user instructions for the mobile computer, those are
covered in the Intermec 700 Color Mobile Computer guides.
Before Getting Started
TransCore's Encompass 1 Handheld Reader is designed to read American Trucking Associations (ATA) tags,
Wiegand-programmed tags, and TransCore eGo
component (P/N 10-0700-002) is identified by the TransCore logo on the faceplate (Figure 1).
Figure 1 Encompass 1 RFID Scan Handle Showing TransCore Logo
Note: If your Encompass 1 Scan Handle is not identified by the TransCore logo on its faceplate, you will not be
able to read ATA, Wiegand, or TransCore eGo tags.
Handheld Reader Setup Instructions
To set up the basic Encompass 1 Handheld Reader, you will need the following items:
TransCore Encompass 1 Portable 915-MHz Scan Handle with battery
Intermec 700 Color Mobile Computer (model 741, 751, or 761 only)
TagReader Demo software program loaded in the Intermec 700 Mobile Computer
1. eGo tags are fully compliant with the American National Standards Institute INCITS 256-2001 and International Organization for Standardization 18000-6 standards.
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The TransCore Encompass 1 RFID Scan Handle
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Summary of Contents for TransCore encompass 1

  • Page 1 Figure 1 Encompass 1 RFID Scan Handle Showing TransCore Logo Note: If your Encompass 1 Scan Handle is not identified by the TransCore logo on its faceplate, you will not be able to read ATA, Wiegand, or TransCore eGo tags.
  • Page 2 • Two #6-32 handle-to-computer retaining screws. These screws are located in the scan handle box in an accessories packet. • Slotted-head screwdriver and Phillips-head screwdriver • Scan handle battery pack charger with universal AC adapter and power cord • 700 Color Mobile Computer single dock/charging station with universal AC adapter and power cord Installing and Removing the Scan Handle Battery Pack Before you can use the scan handle, you must charge its battery.
  • Page 3 Figure 3 Reinserting Battery Pack into Scan Handle Charging the Scan Handle Battery Pack The Model Encompass 1 Dual Pack Charger (TransCore P/N 76-0700-002) is suitable for use only with TransCore battery pack (P/N 76-0700-001). Caution Use of any other battery pack may present risk of fire or explosion hazard.
  • Page 4 The LED may flicker as it advances from one charge state to another. When battery is fully charged, remove it from the charger compartment. Note: TransCore recommends that you charge the scan handle battery pack after each shift. Charging the 700 Color Mobile Computer Battery Pack Before using the scan handle with the color mobile computer, you need to charge the mobile computer battery using the 700 Color Mobile Computer Single Dock/Charger station.
  • Page 5 Figure 5 Single Dock Station Rear Panel Insert the mobile computer onto the computer docking connector (Figure 6). Figure 6 Mobile Computer and Single Dock Station Note: The TagReader Demo software will not operate without a charged battery in the 700 Color Mobile Computer.
  • Page 6 The mobile computer communicates with the scan handle via IrDA (Figure 7). Therefore, the IrDA signal passing from the scan handle must meet with the IrDA window on the mobile computer and must create an acceptable connection. Figure 7 Location of Gold IrDA Reflective Tape in Scan Handle To connect the scan handle and mobile computer Remove two Phillips-head screws from the mobile computer shown in Figure 8.
  • Page 7 Grasp the 700 Color Mobile Computer at the display end, and pull forward toward the handle face. Replace the two Phillips-head screws if needed. Testing the Encompass 1 Handheld Reader This Quick Start Guide has only minimal information about the mobile computer. Refer to the Intermec 700 Mobile Computer User Guide to learn about the 700 Color Mobile Computer features and functions.
  • Page 8 TagReader Demo Icon Figure 10 TagReader Demo Icon and Program Listed in Start Menu Squeeze scan handle trigger (Figure 11) to check battery capacity as indicated on bottom LED (Figure 12 and Table 1). Figure 11 Location of Trigger...
  • Page 9 Figure 12 Location of Scan Handle LEDs Scan Handle LED Locations and Definitions Table 1 lists the scan handle LEDs and corresponding symbols. Table 1 Scan Handle LED Descriptions LED Symbol Indication Description READY TO Scan handle is connected to mobile computer and WORK is ready for use.
  • Page 10: Reading Tags

    Green – 80% to 100% charge Reading Tags Note: If your Encompass 1 Scan Handle is not identified by the TransCore logo on its faceplate, you will not be able to read ATA, Wiegand, and TransCore eGo tags. To read tags Start the mobile computer TagReader Demo program by pressing the input/output (I/O) button on the computer.
  • Page 11 An example of a screen display for a half-frame Wiegand tag read is shown in Figure 14. Figure 14 Sample Display of Wiegand Tag Read...
  • Page 12: Product Performance

    Intermec 700 Color Mobile Computer With Windows Mobile 2003 Quick Start Guide. Encompass 1 RFID Scan Handle Specifications This section lists the Encompass 1 RFID Scan Handle performance and product specifications. See the Intermec 700 Mobile Computer Quick Start Guide for performance and product specifications for that device. Product Performance Using the scan handle continuously to read tags may cause the unit to overheat.
  • Page 13 Encompass 1 RFID Scan Handle Specifications Frequency Table 2 Frequency Specifications Frequency Reference Source Specification Detail Source type Frequency hopper Frequency band 902 to 928 MHz Transmitter Output power Minimum: 28.5 dBm (1 watt maximum) Typical: 29.5 dBm Maximum: 30.0 dBm...
  • Page 14: Firmware Architecture

    FCC OET Bulletin 65, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, for general population uncontrolled exposure when installed in accordance with TransCore-approved antennas Electromagnetic Compatibility Scan handle FCC Part 15/Industry Canada ICES-003 Class B digital emissions...
  • Page 16 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S www.transcore.com © 2005 TC License, Ltd. All rights reserved. TRANSCORE, EGO, and ENCOMPASS are registered trademarks of TC License, Ltd. All other trademarks listed are the property of their respective owners. Contents subject to change. Printed in the U.S.A.