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Encompass ® 1i Handheld Reader Quick Start Guide November 2013 16-0700-010 Rev B Driving inefficiencies out of surface transportation through innovative solutions...
Removing Scan Handle from Mobile Computer ......5 Establish a Connection to the Scan Handle........7 Connect the IP30 TC2 using the wireless reader wizard .....7 Using Your Encompass 1i Handheld Reader ......12 LED Indicators and Descriptions ..........12 Reading Tags ................13 To read tags ..................
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List of Figures Figure 1. Battery release button location ..........2 Figure 2. Scan handle dual battery charger ..........3 Figure 3. Single dock station ..............4 Figure 4. Insert CN70e hand strap into scan handle........ 5 Figure 5. Connect CN70e mobile computer to scan handle ....5 Figure 6.
Plus sticker or license plate tags, eGo tags, ATA and/or Wiegand tags. Handheld Reader Setup Instructions To set up the basic Encompass 1i handheld reader, you will need the following items: • TransCore IP30 TC2 RFID scan handle with battery •...
Figure 1. Battery release button location Charge the IP30 TC2 scan handle battery The Encompass 1i two-bay charger (TransCore P/N 76-0700- 020) is suitable for use only with TransCore batteries (P/N 76- 0700-021). Each charger power supply uses approximately 1.5 amps of current.
Battery is charging Battery is quick charging, which occurs Slow flashing green for the first hour that the battery is being charged Green Battery is fully charged TransCore recommends that you charge the IP30 TC2 scan handle battery after each shift.
Charging the CN70e Mobile Computer Battery Before using the IP30 TC2 scan handle with the color mobile computer, you need to charge the mobile computer battery using the CN70e mobile computer single dock/charger station. Charge the mobile computer battery using the single dock station 1.
Computer Note: Once the computer is latched into the scan handle, it is very difficult to remove. TransCore recommends that you only detach the computer from the scan handle when necessary. The computer will fit into the charging cradle with the handle attached.
1. To remove the mobile computer from the IP30 TC2 scan handle, gently pry the tab with two up-arrows located on the right side of the scan handle with a slim but sturdy plastic or nylon implement (Figure 6). Metal is not recommended as it could damage the computer unit.
Establish a Connection to the Scan Handle Note: Before using the IP30 TC2, you first must establish a connection between the IP30 TC2 and the CN70e mobile computer using the Wireless Reader Wizard applet. Connect the IP30 TC2 using the wireless reader wizard 1.
Figure 10. Start screen 4. From the Start screen, tap Settings to go to the Settings screen (Figure 11). Figure 11. Settings screen 5. From the Settings screen, select System. The System screen displays (Figure 12). Figure 12. System screen...
6. Scroll to the bottom of the System screen and tap on Wireless Readers. This will start the wireless readers wizard. (Figure 13). Figure 13. Wireless readers wizard screen 7. Tap Add Reader. The wizard advances to the next screen. 8.
Figure 15. Device search screen 10. Highlight and select the device from the list (Figure 16). Tap Next. Note: The Devices list will show all data collection devices, including RFID readers, that are Bluetooth enabled. To connect to the correct reader, verify that the serial number you selected matches the one located on the bottom of the IP30 TC2’s antenna.
Figure 17. Enter passcode '0000' 13. Tap Next. The remote device information screen appears (Figure 18). Figure 18. Remote device information screen 14. Tap Finish.
Using Your Encompass 1i Handheld Reader Before reading tags, check the IP30 TC2 scan handle battery capacity by squeezing the trigger (Figure 19). The IP30 TC2 LED panel (Figure 20) displays the battery capacity, as well as other functions of the scan handle (see table on page 12 Figure 19.
Green – >80% charge Note: If your IP30 TC2 RFID scan handle is not identified by the TransCore logo on the LED panel, you will not be able to read ATA, Wiegand, and TransCore eGo or eGo Plus tags. Reading Tags To read tags 1.
Note: Distance will vary depending on tag type. 3. Check the mobile computer screen to see the ID displayed. An example of a screen display for an ATA tag transaction is shown in Figure 22. Figure 22. Sample display of ATA tag read An example of a screen display for a half-frame Wiegand tag transaction is shown in Figure 23.
Figure 24. Sample display of an eGo or eGo Plus tag Windshield sticker-type tags are designed for optimal performance when mounted to a windshield. Tags that are not mounted to glass will not perform to the specifications listed in this guide. Resetting Your CN70e mobile computer Applications operating on your CN70e mobile computer may stop responding to the system.
Cold Weather Operation The Encompass 1i reader is designed to operate at temperatures ranging from 5°F to 122°F (-15°C to 50°C). When operating the reader continuously in cold temperatures (less than 32°F/0°C), the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery loses its charge faster than when operated at warmer temperatures.
Safety/Regulatory/Compliance WARNING Refer to the Model IP30 (915 MHz) and CN70e Compliance Inserts enclosed with the reader for important safety and regulatory information. CAUTION 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.
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