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TransCore Encompass 1150 Manual

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TransCore's Encompass 1150 (E1150) Mobile RFID Reader offers a portable and cost
effective solution for decoding or verifying RFID tags. The lightweight, ergonomic
design makes it the ideal choice for parking, tolling, railroad, ground management,
transportation asset management, field service, and warehouse operations.
This document describes the procedures to set up and use an Encompass 1150 (E1150) Mobile Reader.
Caution: Do not open the E1150 case. Opening the case will damage and disable the unit and
void the warranty.
Required Supplies
You need the following additional materials and/or tools to complete the reader installation:
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Host PC using Windows 2000 or newer operating system with at least one USB port
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USB communications cable provided with E1150
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USB wall charger provided with E1150
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USB drive with Field Configuration Software (FCSW)
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Test tag provided with E1150
Encompass® 1150
Mobile Reader
16-1150-004 Rev E 7/2020
Trusted Transportation Solutions

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  • Page 1 This document describes the procedures to set up and use an Encompass 1150 (E1150) Mobile Reader. Caution: Do not open the E1150 case. Opening the case will damage and disable the unit and void the warranty.

  • Page 2: Installing The Software

    User Guide Installing the Software Install the Field Configuration Software (FCSW) Insert the FCSW USB drive into the host computer and load the software. The program installs a shortcut icon for the software and a shortcut icon for the E1150 mobile reader instructions to the desktop. CAUTION: Do not launch the field configuration software program at this time.
  • Page 3 E1150 Mobile Reader Figure 1 E1150 Field Configuration Software Startup Window 3. Select the associated COM port from the COMSelect window (Figure 2). Click SELECT. Observe that the connect status in the lower left corner of the E1150 FCSW window reads Connected. Figure 2 COM Port Selection Window 4.
  • Page 4 User Guide Configure the E1150 for Operation Select Options, then Configuration in the FCSW window. Operation configuration parameters can be changed via the Config window as shown in Figure 4. The configuration parameters are listed in the Tag Conversion Code drop down menu as shown in Figure 5. Click Save after setting your options. Figure 4 FCSW Default Configuration Window Figure 5 ...
  • Page 5 E1150 Mobile Reader Table 1 Configuration Window Parameters Operational Parameter Description Used to define how the E1150 will display the retrieved Tag Conversion Code tag data. The default parameter is AAR. Controls the amount of time available for displaying data. The default is 3 seconds. Other times may be Display Timeout selected but operational time will be significantly affected when the unit is running on battery power.
  • Page 6 User Guide Figure 6 FCSW Configuration Mode Choices Reading Tags with the E1150 Place the Test Tag in front of the E1150 and push the Scan button located on the unit. Alternatively, from the host computer, click the Read Tag button on the E1150 FCSW window (Figure 7). Both the E1150 and the FCSW display window will show the decoded tag data based on the protocol and tag conversion code configured in the unit.

  • Page 7: Bluetooth Operation

    E1150 Mobile Reader Figure 8 FCSW Read Tag Results - Detail Display Bluetooth Operation ® With a user supplied USB Bluetooth Adapter, a wireless Virtual COM port connection can be established with the E1150. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation of a Virtual COM port connection to the host computer.
  • Page 8 User Guide Figure 9 Activate Tag Logging Onboard Tag Buffering The E1150 has the capability of Buffering tag reads into internal memory. This buffer is limited to the first tags read after enabling Buffering. To activate the buffering capabilities of the E1150, select Buffer Enable in the FCSW Configuration.

  • Page 9: Firmware Update

    Firmware Update Do not attempt to update the firmware unless you have obtained an official firmware upload file from TransCore. Save this firmware download file to a known location on your computer such as the Windows desktop. Firmware is updated via the Option tab under Firmware Upload.
  • Page 10 3. Isolate the tag from other tags which might be interfering and try reading again. 4. If steps 1 and 2 do not correct the problem, uninstall then reinstall the host software on the host computer. If steps 1 through 3 do not correct the problem, contact TransCore technical support for further assistance.

  • Page 11: Regulatory And Compliance

    NO UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS 47 CFR §15.21 CAUTION: The 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. TransCore LP...
  • Page 12 Trusted Transportation Solutions © 2015-2020 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.