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Everything that is included in the box being shipped to a customer should contain the following items: • Bracket Assembly • Reader Assembly • Power Supply ‐ tres‐PSS12‐035 • Documentation on CD ROM • Documentation on CD ROM • Printed Documentation (Quick Start Guide and a checklist)
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tres900 CD tres900 CD • \CoolTerm – Coolterm.exe: freeware terminal program (like HyperTerminal) • \Documents – tres900 Quick Start Guides, tres900 Operations Manual, tres900 tres900 Quick Start Guides tres900 Operations Manual tres900 Reader Specification, etc. • \Drivers – ZNetCom2.exe: Ethernet installation driver • \Fliers – Sales brochures for the product – Sales brochures for the product • \Utilities – Treslevel.exe: Reader output power control program Rev C...
Electromagnetic Interference Electromagnetic Interference Transmission line‐related radio‐frequency interference is the indirect effects of transmission line and is prod ced b the ph sical interactions effects of transmission line and is produced by the physical interactions of line electric fields. The electromagnetic interference or EMI created by power transmission lines can interfere with radio waves.
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RFID Obstructions RFID Obstructions Be sure your readers have a clear view of any tags. Rev C...
Cable Guide Cable Guide Selecting the correct wire will enhance the performance and reliability of your system. The size of the wire must be large enough to carry the maximum current expected without undue voltage losses. All wire has a certain amount of resistance, this voltage losses.
Power Requirements Power Requirements The Reader can be powered from 8 to 16 volts DC (1.5A @ 12V) regulated, linear or switching power sources. The Reader should d li i hi Th R d be operated from a grounded supply that has the same ground reference as the host.
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Power Requirements Power Requirements The recommended power supply is the tres‐PSS12‐035: Power pp y Supply, 85‐264VAC, 35W, 12VDC @ 3A regulated, which is supplied with each Reader. The Reader unit Warranty is based on its use on its use. Caution: Caution:...
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Mounting Reader The mounting bracket is designed specifically for mounting the tres900 Reader. The Reader could be installed on a pole or on wood, concrete, or brick structures and aim the antenna toward the zone of desired coverage. The Figure below shows how the bracket looks assembled on a 2 in OD round pole The tool of bracket looks assembled on a 2 in OD round pole.
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Read Zone & Mounting Technique Read Zone & Mounting Technique ARMING / ENTRY LOOP Rev C...
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Parallel Surfaces Rule Parallel Surfaces Rule Passive RF tag actually gets its’ power from the reader. That is to say that, the reader is emitting RF and the tag must be able to absorb that RF, accelerate the signal and the reflect it back to the reader.
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Tag Orientation ‐ Vertical Plane Tag Orientation Vertical Plane Vertical orientation is desired, aim the antenna at a spot down the road from the gate where you want to start reading tags. From this spot forward, the detection area will increase as you get closer to the gate.
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Tag Vehicle Installation Tag Vehicle Installation Ensure the Tag is mounted in a vertical position for optimum read range. Windshield sticker should be 2 inches away from any metal posts on all sides. Prior to installation, make certain the desired location complies with all state and local vehicle codes/ laws.
Wiegand Output Wiegand Output Standard Wiegand protocol; Data 0 (GREEN wire) and Data 1 (YELLOW (YELLOW wire) normally resting at +5 volts and moving to zero voltage (GRAY wire ‐ Ground) on logic 0 or logic 1. Shielded (22 AWG for ≤ 25’ and 16 AWG up to 500’ per Wiegand Shielded (22 AWG for ≤...
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Serial Output (RS232) Serial Output (RS232) This is a standard RS232 Serial interface that can be read by any computer that accepts RS232 communications. The Readers will RS232 Th R d output data through simultaneous output ports and can be monitored with a terminal program that displays ASCII data. Rev C...
(T1) is tied to ground. Normal ways to accomplish this is by using a Loop Detector or the preferred detection system is the tres Smartloop to detect the presence of a vehicle to open a gate, or as a safety device to the presence of a vehicle to open a gate, or as a safety device to prevent the gate from closing on a vehicle in its path.
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Terminal Program Setting Terminal Program Setting The default communication settings are 9600, 8, N, 1. Execute this file so HyperTerminal can open in a window on your PC. hi fil Upon powering the Reader you should see a start up message displayed to your screen, this indicates the Reader has performed a self test and is ready to be operated.
Power Level Control Power Level Control The program in the CD called “treslevel.exe” is a handy utility that allows you to control the output power of the Reader. What this means is if you are getting 30’ read range but only want 15’, then change the Output Level from 30.0 dBm to 20.0 dBm. Once installed you connect your Reader to the PC via RS232 port and run this program. Rev C...
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Tag Programmer Tag Programmer The tres900 has a tag Programmer and software package that allows our factory and you to program 26 bit Wiegand data to any EPC Gen2 inlay/credential ….. Including custom programming of our tags/credentials of our tags/credentials Rev C...
Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Q: To confirm that the unit is operating properly – Confirm the beeper is audible when a good tag is presented or when power is d bl first applied. If it is not, remove power. – Check that the RED and BLACK wires are installed correctly – Check the voltage at the Reader pigtail cable, if you under cabled the voltage Che k the olta e at the Reader pi tail able if o nder abled the olta e drop would be too much to power up the Reader. Q: Reader just beeps and keeps beeping, about 3 x per second – Not enough power from the power supplier Insufficient power –...
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Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Q: Tag data to panel is scrambled or Reader beeping and host not responding – One or more of the Reader’s wiring connections are incorrect. Power down the receiver/panel and verify the wiring connections are correct. Check that Data 0 (GREEN wire), Data 1 (YELLOW wire) and ground (GRAY) are properly attached between the tres900 to the host panel. – Earth Ground should terminate at the back of the Reader through the mounting brackets or through the Readers Power Supply Ground wire (negative feed). f d) – Cable between Reader and panel is too long, check Wiegand specifications – Check to insure the tres900 tag number and site code are properly programmed in the host panel. – Check the Wiegand timing that your host is looking for and insure their timing scheme is within the SIA standard parameters. Q: Read Range too short – Ground loop could be an issue here, see if earth ground terminates at the reader. G ou d oop cou d be a ssue e e, see ea t g ou d te ates at t e eade .
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LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY Transponder & Reader Engineered Systems, Inc. warrants its tres900 tag readers, cards and tags to the original purchasers to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of i i l hi f i d f one (1) year, when they have been installed and used in accordance with Transponder &...
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LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY This express warranty is extended by Transponder & Reader Engineered Systems to the original purchaser and may not be assigned or transferred to any other party This is the complete and exclusive warranty for tres900 may not be assigned or transferred to any other party. This is the complete and exclusive warranty for tres900 asset/vehicle tag readers and tags sold by Transponder & Reader Engineered Systems, and this warranty may not be enlarged by any other statements, verbal or written, that are not a part of this warranty statement without Transponder & Reader Engineered Systems express written consent. Warranty Exclusions Defects or damage resulting from use of the product in manners other than normal and customary. •...
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