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Purpose of This Guide
This user guide is intended for skilled personnel (including trained technicians and
engineers) to provide information for initializing the AI1422E Reader System. This
guide provides on-site test procedures useful in troubleshooting, as well as AI1422E
command codes and information on character translation.
1422E Reader
User Guide
16-0058-001 Rev B (X3) 9/17
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  • Page 1 1422E Reader User Guide 16-0058-001 Rev B (X3) 9/17 Purpose of This Guide This user guide is intended for skilled personnel (including trained technicians and engineers) to provide information for initializing the AI1422E Reader System. This guide provides on-site test procedures useful in troubleshooting, as well as AI1422E command codes and information on character translation.
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change and does not represent a commitment on the part of TransCore, LP. © 2017 TransCore, LP. All rights reserved. TRANSCORE, AMTECH, EGO, and ENCOMPASS are registered trademarks and are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Licensing Requirements

    AI1422E Reader System to that specified in the FCC site license. The FCC license also provides the user with protection and authorization to maintain the system should any other RFID be used in the licensed area after the AI1422E Reader System is installed. TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 4 Unauthorized modification may void the equipment authorization from the FCC and will void the warranty. USE OF SHIELDED CABLES AND GROUNDING 47 CFR §15.27(A) NOTE: Shielded cables and earth grounding the unit is recommended for this equipment to comply with FCC regulations. TRANSCORE, LP TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 5 UTILISATION DE CÂBLES BLINDÉS ET MISE À LA TERRE 47 CFR §15.27(A) REMARQUE : Il est recommandé d’utiliser des câbles blindés et une mise à la terre avec cet appareil afin de répondre aux réglementations de la FCC TRANSCORE, LP ÉTATS-UNIS TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 6 (MPE) or “safe” exposure levels that this product falls under. To ensure that proper safety guideline for the end users of this product, i.e. Occupational (Controlled) and General Population/Public (Uncontrolled), the recommended levels for each of the agencies are presented in the next sections with TransCore’s recommendations for safety in the last section.
  • Page 7 The MPE minimum distances are 18in (45cm) for the Controlled environment and 47in (120cm) for the General Public/Uncontrolled environment. TRANSCORE RECOMMENDATION ON MPE (MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE) The calculated power densities and MPE distance for each of the agencies respective to the environment is shown below.
  • Page 8 Pour faire en sorte que chaque utilisateur final ait connaissance des directives de sécurité qui le concerne, que ce soit dans son travail (accès contrôlé) ou pour la population générale/le grand public (accès non contrôlé), TransCore présente les niveaux recommandés par chaque organisme dans ses recommandations sécuritaires détaillées dans la dernière section.
  • Page 9 : les distances MPE minimales sont de 45 cm (18 po) pour l’environnement professionnel/contrôlé et de 120 cm (47 po) pour le grand public/environnement non contrôlé. RECOMMANDATIONS DE TRANSCORE SUR LES LIMITES D’EXPOSITION MAXIMALE AUTORISÉE (NORMES MPE) Les densités de puissance et la distance MPE calculées par chaque organisme pour un environnement donné...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Command Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 11 Appendix D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 12 Figure 6 RS–232, DB–9 Interface Connector Pin-outs..9 Figure 7 AI 1422E Dimensions ..... 11 Figure 8 Power Connector .
  • Page 13 Figure 38 PuTTY Configuration Screen ....86 Figure 39 PuTTY Connection Screen ....86 TransCore Proprietary xiii...
  • Page 14 Table 27 Error Messages ......73 Table 28 TransCore 6-Bit-Per-Character Conversion ..76 Table 29 AI1422E Reader System Specifications .
  • Page 15 Table 31 Legacy Commands ..... . 90 Table 32 AI1422E Commands Listed Numerically ..91 Table 33 AI1422E Commands Listed Alphabetically ..102 TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 16 System Overview...

  • Page 17: System Overview

    Your host computer software can be customized to provide the required capabilities. The AI1422E Reader System consists of the AI1422E Reader, which consists of a reader and RF module, combined with a TransCore antenna, a TransCore tag, a host processor system, and a power source. Figure 1 illustrates a typical reader system configuration.

  • Page 18: Transponder Interrogator

    Antenna TransCore has multiple antennas for use with the AI1422E Reader, covering multiple applications such as heavy rail, light rail, European regions, and more. Contact TransCore for assistance with antenna selection. Tags (Transponders) The AI1422E Reader System can use TransCore’s half-frame or full-frame read-only tags.

  • Page 19: Figure 2 Antenna-To-Tag Centerline Tolerance

    ±2.9 inches (±7.5 cm) of each other (Figure Antenna-to-tag Distance Many installations have been installed with a nominal 11.8-inch (30-cm) distance from the backplane of the reader antenna to the back edge of the tag (Figure Figure 2 Antenna-to-Tag Centerline Tolerance TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 20: Interface Connections

    Interface Connections...

  • Page 21: Description Of Ai1422E Reader System

    The Ethernet Interface utilizes a 4-pin, D-coded M12 connector (defined in IEC 61067-2-101 Amendment 1 as the Industrial Ethernet standard). This connector is pin-to-pin compatible with RJ45 10/100Mbps Ethernet. Figure 4 shows the connector pin designations. Figure 4 Pin Designations for M12 Connector TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 22: Customer I/O Interface

    The TTL RF power LED goes active high when the reader system is configured for the RF power to be on and the ON/OFF switch is set to ON. The RF power signal may be connected to an LED for monitoring purposes. The main power relay is referenced to 5V and I/O Ground. TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 23: Power Connector

    The main RS–232 interface is a standard DB–9 plug connector used with a host processor. In real-time mode, tag IDs are read and passed on to the host processor. Figure 6 illustrates the RS–232, DB–9 plug connector pin-outs. TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 24: Aux Rs-232 Interface

    The auxiliary RS–232 interface is used as a backup monitoring system to the main RS–232 interface. The auxiliary interface monitors data from the transponder interrogator. The auxiliary RS–232 interface is a standard DE09 plug connector. This port is not wired to receive data and cannot accept commands. TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 25: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions...

  • Page 26: General

    25-30 in-lbs. For metric, use M6 screws and torque to 3-4 N-m. Refer Figure 7 for diagram and dimensions. 18.35 1.25 Figure 7 AI 1422E Dimensions Electrical Power Assembling the Power Connector WARNING: Ensure that the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position and the PWR ON indicator is not illuminated before servicing the unit.

  • Page 27: Figure 10 Remove Screw And Plug Insert

    (Figure 12). Figure 12 Cable Gland Assembly - Rear of Plug 6. Locate the wiring diagram label on the top panel of the 1422E and note the corresponding pin numbering on the plastic of the plug wire harness (Figure 13).

  • Page 28: Figure 14 Thread Wires Through Assembly

    9. Insert the wire harness into the insert clip until the tabs click into place (Figure 16). Figure 16 Insert Wire Harness into Insert Clip 10. Place the insert back into the plug housing and tighten the set screw (Figure 17). Figure 17 Reassemble and Tighten Set Screw TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 29: Installing Wires Into Connector

    Connecting power Ensure that the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position (Figure 19). Figure 19 Power Switch 2. Reinstall the power connector. Press the latch firmly to ensure proper connection (Figure 20). Figure 20 Reinstall Power Connector TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 30: Figure 21 Power The Unit To On

    Disconnecting power Toggle the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position and ensure that the PWR ON indicator is not illuminated (Figure 22). Figure 22 Power the Unit to OFF 2. Unlatch the connector (Figure 23). Figure 23 Connector Latch TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 31: Protective Earth Ground Terminal

    Protective Earth Ground Terminal For safety and proper operation, the 1422E must be properly fastened to a protective earth ground. The ground stud is located on the front panel of the 1422E between the power connector and ON/ OFF switch (Figure 25).
  • Page 32 System Test Procedures...

  • Page 33: System Test Procedures

    -VDC Figure 27 Power Source Connections 6. Toggle the ON/OFF switch located on the front panel of the reader system to off. Enter the command !01 or ~~CC (CC must be entered in upper case) and press Enter. TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 34: Reading The Tag

    8. Position a programmed TransCore half-frame rail tag with a backplate within 2 to 3 feet (0.6 to 0.9 m) of the antenna. No other tag can be in this 2 to 3 foot (0.6 to 0.9 m) area during this test.
  • Page 35 12. Toggle the on/off switch located on the front panel of the reader system to off. Note: Repeat this test several times. Each time, the lock LED should be illuminated and the PC should be reporting the tag data. TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 36: Communications Protocols

    Communications Protocols...

  • Page 37: Communications Protocols

    For more information refer to “525 Display Communications Protocol Status” on page Note: TransCore recommends that XON/XOFF flow control be disabled while using ECP. Basic Protocol With basic protocol, messages sent to and from the AI1422E Reader and the host are transmitted without error checking.
  • Page 38 When the quality of data communications is imperative or may be suspect, you can invoke ECP to ensure the integrity of data transmitted between the AI1422E Reader and the host. Note: TransCore recommends that basic protocol (not ECP) be used when commands are entered manually at the keyboard.

  • Page 39: Command Codes

    Command Codes...

  • Page 40: Operating Modes

    Reports provide information on Input 0 and Input 1 status changes, a presence without tag report, and buffer overflow information. The host computer can send only four commands to the AI1422E Reader while in Data Mode (Table 1). TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 41: Table 1 Data Mode Commands

    The interrogator sends the transponder ID in 8-bit ASCII. The message format is as follows: <7EH><7EH><01H><transponder count><transponder ID><CRC> The interrogator transmits the most significant bit first. The CRC is calculated, starting with the most significant byte. No Response is received with the ~~CC and !01 commands. Table 2 presents the field descriptions. TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 42: Table 2 Asynchronous Interrogator Tag Data Message Fields

    Includes the Start of Header, the Seen Cyclical Redundancy Count and the Transponder ID. Refer to 00 - FF Check Appendix D for a description of the CRC algorithm. There is no carriage return or line feed for this message. TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 43: Table 3 Status Request Message Fields

    CRC Check algorithm. This is a fixed value of 40 hexadecimal, for this command. There is no carriage return or line feed for this message. The response is <7EH><7EH><02H><Transponder count><host computer messages-bad CRC><incomplete host message> <Reserved><Reserved><Reserved><CRC> TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 44: Table 4 Status Response Message Fields

    The Retransmit Request Command tells the transponder to retransmit the last tag ID. (BB must be entered in upper case). The request command format is as follows: <7EH><7EH><42H><CRC> TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 45: Table 5 Retransmit Request Message Fields

    Includes the Start of Message, Message Cyclical Redundancy Type, Seen Count and Transponder ID. Refer 00 - FF Check to for a description of the CRC algorithm. There is no carriage return or line feed for this message. TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 46: Command List

    While in Download Mode, the AI1422E Reader turns RF off, does not process tags, and does not echo host commands. Command List Reader commands are divided into groups based on primary function. The following sections provide information about each command in command number order. Refer to TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 47: Reader Mode Control

    Reader response: No Response Communications Port Control Group 1 commands configure the parameters used by the AI1422E Reader to communicate with a host computer or terminal. These commands set baud rate, stop bits, parity, and end- of-line delay. TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 48: Table 7 Select Baud Rate Commands

    Table 8 Select Stop Bits Commands Command Stop Bits Selected 1010 1 (factory default) 1011 102N Select Parity Command !102N selects the reader parity setting. The factory-default setting is parity Table disabled. The N variable specifies parity as shown in Done Reader response: TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 49: Real-Time Clock

    (00 to 59). represents seconds (00 to 59). represents hundredths of a second (00 to 99). is the time delimiter. If hundredths of a second is not specified, the reader sets the hundredths register to 00. Done Reader response: TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 50: Append Information

    30N Append Time and Date Selection Command !30N selects the option of appending the time and date to transmitted IDs, error messages, presence without tag reports, and input status change reports. The factory default setting is time and date appended (command !302). TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 51: Table 10 Append Time And Date Commands

    The reader transmits messages with auxiliary information appended <message data>%<xx-y-zz-q> where separates the auxiliary information and signals the host computer that auxiliary information is appended. reader ID. Value can be set with command !60NN. auxiliary information delimiter antenna number. Value fixed at 0. TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 52: Id Filtering

    ID codes and selecting the type of tags read by the AI1422E Reader. Disable Transmission All ID Codes Command !40 instructs the reader to reinstate the previous uniqueness checks. Done Reader response: TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 53 IDs reset the uniqueness. Done Reader response: TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 54: Table 12 Unique Id Code Criteria

    RF reflections may cause a single tag to be read multiple times or where an occasional ID might be read from fringe areas. Table 13 Select Valid Code Commands and Frames Command Valid Code Frames 4200 1 (Factory default) 4201 4202 4203 TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 55 Wiegand-programmed tags via the Wiegand interface. Tags that are not Wiegand-formatted are not transmitted through the Wiegand interface or the serial port when in Wiegand mode, although the tag lock relay is activated on any tag acquired. Done Reader response: TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 56 Plus Tag initialize command as part of the multi-tag sort function. When the reader sends the eGo Plus Tag initialize command, all tags in the RF field reenter the sort process. Done Reader response: TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 57 489 Enable eATA Command !489 enables the reader to read factory-programmed eATA data from eGo Plus or eGo tags. This option must be enabled to obtain Wiegand data from eGo Plus or eGo tags. TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 58: Reader Status

    FIL IC I VER = XX.XX 512 Display RF Transceiver Q Filter Chip Version Command !512 displays FIL IC Q VER = XX.XX 513 Display DSP Board Actel Version Command !513 displays DSP FPGA VER = XX.XX TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 59 Reader message: where 1200 baud 2400 baud 4800 baud 9600 baud (factory default) 19.2 kbps 38.4 kbps one stop bit (factory default) two stop bits no parity (factory default) even parity odd parity 00 ms end-of-line delay (fixed) TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 60 ECPS P<0 to 2> T<01 to FF> X<0 to 2> S0 Reader response: where Basic protocol enabled (factory default) 7-20 TransCore Proprietary ECP enabled ECP timeout where xx = 01 to FE (hexadecimal) Timeout (ms) = 50 * xx. If xx = FF, timeout disabled Flow control disabled...
  • Page 61 12 ms output pulse duration 16 ms output pulse duration 20 ms output pulse duration 24 ms output pulse duration 32 ms output pulse duration 40 ms output pulse duration 48 ms output pulse duration 60 ms output pulse duration TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 62: Table 14 Open/Closed Conditions For Output Status

    IAG applications. Table 15 Open/Closed Conditions for Output Status (IAG) Output Status Output 0 Wire Pair Output 1 Wire Pair Closed Open Closed Open Open Closed Closed Open Closed Open Open Closed Open Closed Open Closed TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 63: Table 16 Open/Closed Conditions For Input Status

    06 is minimum output power (6 dB less than maximum power). IAG RF power attenuation, where 00 is maximum output power and 06 is minimum output power (6 dB less than maximum power). For example, if factory default settings TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 64 RF off on timeout or tag RF off on timeout or presence condition false (factory default) RF timeout of 0 ms (always expired) T14 ms 8 ms 12 ms 20 ms 24 ms 32 ms 48 ms 60 ms 92 ms TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 65 Valid ID code criteria of four acquisitions For example, if factory default settings are assigned, the reader message is RF0S U0 V0 which means separation of one ID for uniqueness filtering and a valid ID code criteria of one acquisition. TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 66 Echo Mode) or disable (!6170 Disable Echo Mode) the echo of received commands. Refer to “6170 Disable Echo Mode” on page “6171 Enable Echo Mode (Factory Default)” on page 55“ for more information. ECHO <0 to 1> Reader message: TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 67 Status change reporting may be disabled by command !82N Select Input Status Change Report Option. Reader message: where SSTC E<0 to 1>M<0 to 3> Input status change reports disabled (factory default) Input status change reports enabled Reporting disabled (factory default) TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 68 T is the number of milliseconds (ms) before the reader sends a synchronization pulse to all other readers on the RS–485 bus and H is the number of milliseconds that the reader holds off starting IAG tag protocol once it receives the synchronization pulse. TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 69: Reader Control Functions

    Done Reader response Select Error Correcting Protocol Command !611 enables the error correcting protocol. For more details on Error Correcting Protocol, contact TransCore technical support. Done Reader response: 612NN Select Error Correcting Protocol Timeout Command !612 NN selects the timeout interval for ECP. This timeout applies to the transmission of tag, report, and error messages and to the receipt of host commands.
  • Page 70 The value for N specifies the output status requested as shown in Table Receipt of any !620N command automatically disables command !621 Predefined Output Control. Done Reader response TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 71: Table 17 Output Control Commands

    Note: This command does not reset any other configuration parameters or have any command response. 64N RF Control Command !64N directly controls the RF module. The N value controls the RF power as shown in Table Command !640 disables RF-by-input control command !642 Select RF-by-Input Control. Done Reader response: TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 72: Table 18 Rf Control Commands

    7 dB of attenuation from the maximum power setting of 25 dBm at 3-dB attenuation to a minimum power level of 18 dBm. The Set RF Attenuation command NN variables and corresponding attenuation settings are shown in Table Done Reader response: TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 73: Table 19 Rf Attenuation Command Variables

    IAG attenuation control for the output RF power where XX is a hexidecimal value from 00 to 06. Setting 00 (0 dB) is the maximum power setting and 06 (6 dB) is the minimum power setting. The default attenuation value is 04. TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 74: Table 20 Select Rf Operating Frequency Commands

    ATA only 6470AC ATA only 6470AD 903.25 ATA only 6470AE 903.5 ATA only 6470AF 903.75 ATA only 6470C8 ATA only 6470C9 910.25 ATA only 6470CA 910.5 ATA only 6470CB 910.75 ATA only 6470CC ATA only 6470CD 911.25 ATA only TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 75 ATA only 6470DF 915.75 ATA only 6470E0 ATA only 6470E1 916.25 ATA only 6470E2 916.5 ATA only 6470E3 916.75 ATA only 6470E4 ATA only 6470E5 917.25 ATA only 6470E6 917.5 ATA only 6470E7 917.75 ATA only 6470E8 ATA only TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 76 Command !66F loads all the factory default operating parameters except RF operating frequency. Refer to “AI1422E Default Configuration Settings” on page a listing of the defaults. Done All parameters loaded OK Reader response: Error A parameter load failed TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 77: Table 21 Output Pulse Duration Commands

    Uppercase or lowercase characters are allowed for N; for example, hex digits A through F or a through f. The command numbers and corresponding output pulse durations are shown in Table Table 21 Output Pulse Duration Commands Command Duration 228 (factory default) TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 78: Table 22 Presence Without Tag Report Commands

    Wiegand mode to ensure that the tag data is transmitted once and only once per presence on both serial and Wiegand ports. Command !6922 turns off RF power either after the timeout period or upon the presence false condition, whichever occurs first. Done Reader response: TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 79: Table 23 Rf Control Algorithm Commands

    A through F or a through f. The commands and corresponding timeouts are shown in Table Done or Error Reader response: The reader returns an Error message if a valid hexadecimal digit is not substituted for N in command !693N. TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 80: Table 24 Timeout Period Values

    For example, some proximity sensors indicate presence with an open circuit. In this instance, command !6941 can enable input inversion so that an open circuit input indicates a presence. The values for N represent the two inversion options as shown in Table Done Reader response: TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 81: Table 25 Input Inversion Options

    S...S is the hardware configuration string that may contain as many as 20 uppercase or lowercase ASCII alphanumeric characters. Done Reader response: Note: Once assigned, configuration information is preserved during power-down and the loading of default parameters. TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 82 Comparison Data field (12 decimal) must be equal to “01” hexadecimal, the third byte in the Comparison Data field (15 decimal) must be equal to “02” hexadecimal, the sixth byte in the Comparison Data field Done Reader response: TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 83: Auxiliary Reader Control

    With this function enabled, the host system will get a message from the reader at least every three minutes. Done Reader response: TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 84 AI1422E Reader TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    Troubleshooting and Maintenance...

  • Page 86: Required Tools And Equipment

    5. Wait 30 seconds for the reader to complete the factory reset. 6. Power down the AI1422E reader by toggling the main power switch to the OFF position. The reader should now be configured for factory default settings. TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 87 Unit Will Not Retain Settings If the unit will not retain information, such as time and date stamp or baud rate between power cycles, the internal battery backup has failed and the unit must be returned for repair. Contact TransCore technical support. TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 88: Error Messages

    You may want to track this error message if it should occur again. If the reader indicates repeated ErrorRF1 warning messages then return the reader to the factory. TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 89: Ai1422E Reader Repair

    The AI1422E Reader is designed for whole-unit replacement and is manufactured with surface-mounted components. It requires sophisticated testing and repair equipment. All testing and repairs are performed at TransCore’s factory. Please contact TransCore to obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) for returning the reader.

  • Page 90: Character Conversion

    Character Conversion...

  • Page 91: Table 28 Transcore 6-Bit-Per-Character Conversion

    User Guide Appendix A Character Conversion Table 28 lists the TransCore 6-bit-per-character conversion from the standard ASCII character set. Table 28 TransCore 6-Bit-Per-Character Conversion 000000 010110 101100 000001 010111 101101 " 000010 011000 101110 000011 011001 101111 000100 011010 110000...

  • Page 92: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications...

  • Page 93: Table 29 Ai1422E Reader System Specifications

    Commission and Industry 910.00–921.50 MHz Canada Receiver sensitivity -60 dBm Transmitter RF power 33 dBm (2W) RS–232, 1200 to 38,400 baud Communications port RS–422, 1200 to 38,400 baud Ethernet, 10/100 Mbps Real-time clock Other features Front Panel Ground Stud TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 94: Figure 28 Ai1422E Reader Mechanical Dimensions

    AI1422E Reader Figure 28 gives the mechanical dimensions of the AI1422E Reader. Figure 28 AI1422E Reader Mechanical Dimensions TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 95: Lantronix® Ethernet Module Configuration

    Lantronix® Ethernet Module Configuration...

  • Page 96: Appendix C

    Other methods of communicating through the Lantronix ® module exist. Contact Lantronix ® with questions. Embedded Device: Lantronix ® XPort ® Direct + Embedded Serial-to-Ethernet Lantronix ® Technical Support Hours: 6:00am – 5:00pm Pacific Time Mon. – Fri. (excluding holidays) Tel: (800) 422-7044 (US Only) Tel: (949) 453-7198 TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 97: Interface Through Ethernet Port

    3. If connecting directly to the computer’s Ethernet port, go to the computer’s network setting and change the IP address and Subnet mask of the network interface controller (NIC) card you are connecting to as shown in Figure 31 TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 98: Figure 31 Change Ip Address And Submet Mask Of Nic Card

    If you are connecting directly to your computer’s Ethernet port, choose the network adapter with the 169.254.10.1 address. If you are connecting to your corporate network, choose the Local Area Connection . The selection can be changed at any time through the Options menu. TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 99: Figure 33 Nic Card Options Screen

    Step 3. 6. If prompted to check for updates, select No (Figure 34) . Figure 34 Check for Updates Prompt If a firewall is present, disable it to allow access (Figure 35). Figure 35 Disable Firewall to Allow Access TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 100: Figure 36 Lantronix Deviceinstaller Menu

    The Xport Direct+ device will populate on the right side of the window (Figure 37). Figure 37 Finding the IP address of a Reader 3. Use the IP address to configure your terminal emulator Connection (Ex: PuTTY). Use Telnet and Port 10001 Figure 37). TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 101: Figure 38 Putty Configuration Screen

    User Guide Figure 38 PuTTY Configuration Screen 4. The opened connection is similar to a serial connection. 5. Ignore the local echo of the typed characters, if using PuTTY. Figure 39 PuTTY Connection Screen TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 102: Command Quick Reference

    Command Quick Reference...

  • Page 103: Table 30 Ai1422E Default Configuration Settings

    Valid ID code criteria Acquisition of 1 ID 4200 Uniqueness time-out 2 minutes Tag translation mode Disabled Multi-tag sort Disabled SeGo protocol tag initialization during Enabled multi-tag sort Alternate Group Select Disabled Reader ID number 6000 Communications protocol Basic TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 104 NOTE: Frequency doesn’t have a factory default and must be programmed by the end user. Legacy Commands Legacy AI1422 commands will echo after a carriage return with echo off enabled. This emulates how the legacy AI1422 performed. Refer to Table 31 TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 105: Table 31 Legacy Commands

    Display time and date !hh:mm:ss.hh MM/DD/ !hh:mm:ss.hh MM/DD/ Disable transmit all !Done tag ID codes !Done Transmit all tag ID !Done codes !Done !505 Report firmware !Model E4 Ver !505 version number X.XXHFb2 SNXXXXXX !Model E4 Ver X.XXHFb2 SNXXXXXX TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 106: Table 32 Ai1422E Commands Listed Numerically

    1005 Set baud rate = 9600 baud Done 1006 Set baud rate = 19.2 K baud Done 1007 Set baud rate = 38.4 K baud Done 1010 Use one stop bit Done 1011 Use two stop bits Done TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 107 Set uniqueness time-out to 2 Done minutes Set uniqueness time-out to 15 Done seconds Set uniqueness time-out to 30 Done seconds Disable tag translation mode Done Enable tag translation mode Done Disable multi-tag sort Done Enable multi-tag sort Done TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 108 20 characters) Display power fail bit PWRB Px R0 P0 = no power fail has occurred P1 = power fail has occurred R0 = not applicable to the AI1422E Display reader ID number RDID xx xx = 00–FF TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 109 ECPS Px Txx Xx S0 P0 = basic P1 = ECP Txx = ECP timeout ms = 50 * xx FF = disabled ECP timeout X0 = no flow control X1 = software flow control S0 = som character is # TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 110 0A min (10 dB less than max) I04 = fixed Note If you enter RF settings using command #642NN, the display command for RF output frequency, F is “Fxx” and indicates use of the backward-compatible frequency entry method. TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 111 V2 = valid ID code criteria of three acquisitions V3 = valid ID code criteria of four acquisitions Display tag translation mode TT <0 to 1> status 0 = tag translation mode disabled 1 = tag translation mode enabled TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 112 Display operating mode status ATA:<E, D> eGo:<I, F, D> SeGo:<I, F, D> IAG:<E, D> Sort:<E, D> I = ID (64 bits) E = Enabled F = Full transaction (eATA) D = Disabled Report buffered handshakes XX = number of handshakes TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 113 Set SeGo protocol operating Done range (distance) NN = 00 (shortest) to 1F (longest) 647XXX Select RF operating frequency Done from 860 to 930 in 250 kHz steps XXX = 000 - 118 (hexadecimal) Reset power fail bit Done TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 114 Disable input inversion Done 6941 Enable input inversion Done 695S...S Set serial number Done S...S = ASCII string (maximum length of 6 characters) 696S...S Store hardware configuration Done string S...S = ASCII string (maximum length of 20 characters) TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 115 Set check tag address to 1 on Done check tag pin 0 8152 Set check tag address to 0 on Done check tag pin 1 8153 Set check tag address to 1 on Done check tag pin 1 TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 116 AI1422E Reader Number Command Name Reader Message Disable automatic periodic Done RF status report Enable automatic periodic RF Done status report TransCore Proprietary...

  • Page 117: Table 33 Ai1422E Commands Listed Alphabetically

    Basic protocol select Done Baud rate = 1200 baud set 1002 Done Baud rate = 19.2 K baud set 1006 Done Baud rate = 2400 baud set 1003 Done Baud rate = 38.4 K baud set 1007 Done TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 118 S0 = SOM character is # Command mode switch Data mode switch Done Date set Done Default operating parameters Done load (except RF operating frequency) Default operating parameters Done load (except RF operating frequency) Disable Transmission All IDs Done TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 119 E0 = status change reports disabled E1 = status change reports enabled M0 = no reporting M1 = report change on Input 0 M2 = report change on Input 1 M3 = report change on either input Multi-tag sort disable Done TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 120 TC: RF timeout of 452 ms TD: RF timeout of 600 ms TE: RF timeout of 752 ms TF: RF timeout infinite, never expires (factory default) I0 = Input inversion disabled (factory default) I1 = Input inversion enabled TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 121 Done RF turn on 6401 Done RF on by input control Done RF operating frequency 647XXX Done from 860 to 930 in 250 kHz steps select XXX = 000 - 118 (hexadecimal) RF operating frequency select 642NN Done TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 122 SeGo enable Done if AI1422E model supports this tag protocol. Error if tag protocol is unsupported. SeGo protocol operating range 645NN Done set NN = 00 (shortest) to 1F (longest) SeGo protocol tag Done initialization during multi-tag sort TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 123 1011 Done Switch on RF port 0, fire off 8110 Done check tag address 0 on check tag pin 0 Switch on RF port 1, fire off 8111 Done check tag address 1 on check tag pin 0 TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 124 Valid ID code select four 4203 Done Valid ID code select one 4200 Done Valid ID code select three 4202 Done Valid ID code select two 4201 Done Model [model] Version display Ver [ver no.] SN [serial no.] TransCore Proprietary...
  • Page 125 Trusted Transportation Solutions © 2017 TransCore L.P. All rights reserved. TRANSCORE is a registered trademark, and is used under license. All other trademarks listed are the property of their respective owners. Contents subject to change. Printed in the U.S.A.

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