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TransCore AA3233 Installation Manual

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This guide includes information for the installation of the AA3233-002 Subway Rail
Antenna with integrated check tag, and the AA3233-003 Subway Rail Antenna.
These rugged, 915 MHz antennas are specifically designed for the rail industry.
These antennas are designed for mounting between track rails.
This guide is intended for use by authorized TransCore dealers, installers, and
service personnel.
Installation Guide
AA3233
Subway Rail Antenna
16-0144-001 Rev A 05/2020
Trusted Transportation Solutions

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  • Page 1 Subway Rail Antenna 16-0144-001 Rev A 05/2020 This guide includes information for the installation of the AA3233-002 Subway Rail Antenna with integrated check tag, and the AA3233-003 Subway Rail Antenna. These rugged, 915 MHz antennas are specifically designed for the rail industry.
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change and does not represent a commitment on the part of TransCore, LP. © 1998-2020 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 47 CFR §15.21 CAUTION: This equipment may not be modified, altered, or changed in any way without permission from TransCore, LP. Unauthorized modification may void the equipment authorization from the FCC and will void the TransCore warranty. USE OF SHIELDED CABLES IS REQUIRED 47 CFR §15.27(A)

  • Page 4: Accessory Kit

    AA-3233 Subway Rail Antenna Installing the AA3233 Antenna Please read all directions before installing the antenna. Make sure that all parts are present and all tools and materials are available. Accessory Kit Items included in the accessory kit (P/N 19079-01) are shown in Table 1.

  • Page 5: Installation Procedures

    • Fastening the antenna to the trackbed Note: To install the AA3233 Antenna correctly, follow these procedures in the order in which they are presented. The AA3233-002 has an integrated check tag. Instructions that pertain only to the installation of the check tag will be be noted.
  • Page 6 AA-3233 Subway Rail Antenna Figure 1 Antenna Configuration Showing Correct Placement and Orientation between Rails Note: Remove the template from the concrete base before installing the antenna. 2. Ensure that area where the antenna will be mounted in the railroad trackbed is clear of any metal obstruction other than the rails as shown in Figure 2.
  • Page 7 Installation Guide Figure 2 Metal-free Zone Around Antenna 3. Check that the track bed is sufficiently level by laying a 20 in (50 cm) straight edge on the track bed perpendicular to the rails. This straight edge should align with the centerline of the two isolators (refer to Figure 1 for location of isolator) located near the connector and the centerline of...
  • Page 8 AA-3233 Subway Rail Antenna Figure 3 Test Configuration for Antenna Installation 4. Place the template on top of the intersecting centerlines. Center the antenna template — within 2 in (5.1 cm) of track centerline — on the line that is parallel to the rails, then align it with the line drawn perpendicular to the rails (within 15 degrees).
  • Page 9 12 ft-lb (Figure 4). The flexible conduit is now secured to the connector enclosure cover. 4. Insert the antenna cable and check tag cable (AA3233-002 only) from the reader into the flexible conduit. Slide the cable(s) through the flexible conduit (Figure 4).
  • Page 10 AA-3233 Subway Rail Antenna • Ensure that the reader is switched on and in data mode(#00). Enter command #8110 to enable the check tag. Reader response: #============= 00 • Switch off reader. 9. Turn the antenna upside down on top of the template to protect the cover from being scratched. Attach the connector enclosure cover to the connector base plate using twelve 10-32 x .188-in shoulder screws (Figure 5).
  • Page 11 Installation Guide 4. Place anchor in hole. Strike top sharply with a hammer to drive the anchor into the hole (Figure 6). Tighten nut to torque of 25 ft-lb. Figure 6  Placing Stud Anchor into Hole Caution The stud anchors must not protrude more than 0.5 in (1.3 cm) through the foot-block holes, that is, not more than 1 in (2.5 cm) above the concrete surface.
  • Page 12 AA-3233 Subway Rail Antenna Check Tag Connector (AA3233-002 Only) Check Tag Connector This section shows the pin-out designations for the check tag connector (Figure 7). Figure 7 Check Tag Connector Pin-Outs Table 2 lists the pin-out signals and descriptions. Table 2 Pin-Out Signal Descriptions Color (reference only)
  • Page 13 505.856.8007 transcore.com Trusted Transportation Solutions 1998-2020 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.