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- Page 1 Quick Star t Guide TransCore January 2012 412109-008 Driving inefficiencies out of surface transportation through innovative solutions...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Start with Site Design ..............1 Determining Right Reader and Tag Combination ....1 Reader Placement ..............1 Tag Placement ................2 Site Layout, Lane Type, and Traffic Flow ......... 2 Interfaces to External Loops, Gates or Converters ....2 Frequency Plan ................. -
Page 3: Start With Site Design
If your site configuration differs significantly from the recommendations below, contact your TransCore sales representative. Reader/tag choice and site planning is ® discussed in detail in the Encompass 4 Reader System Guide. -
Page 4: Tag Placement
You must determine the lane widths and the distance between adjacent lanes, taking into account any island/barrier width. TransCore recommends that, for the Encompass 4, the lane width with barrier be at least 12 feet. -
Page 5: Causes Of Rf Interference Or Poor Performance
Reader Frequencies Staggered for 14 Lanes Reader Reader Lane Number Lane Number Frequency Frequency 912.5 917.5 913.5 918.5 914.5 915.5 916.5 Causes of RF Interference or Poor Performance When designing your site plan, you must consider permanent structures and transient factors in the vicinity that may affect RF signals. Metal objects, walls, and even wet pavement or ice can reflect RF signals, degrading system performance. -
Page 6: Electrical And Communications Requirements
Measured voltage at the Encompass 4 Reader MUST be at least 16V for proper operation. It is important to use TransCore approved transformers and cable lengths. TransCore does not endorse or support RF cable lengths greater than 35 feet. See the Encompass 4 Reader System Guide for detailed information. -
Page 7: Pre-Installation Testing
Pre-Installation Testing Once you have developed the site plan and frequency plan, you are ready to install the reader and perform pre-installation testing of Encompass 4 Reader output power and tag read capability. The Encompass® 4 Reader System Guide discusses pre-installation testing in detail. Bench Testing the Reader To bench test your reader you need an audible circuit tester, a compatible power/communications cable, and a PC. - Page 8 RS– 232 Interface Connect to Connect to Colored Wire Pair User This Color Host DB9 Pin Host DB25 Pin Black Pin 2 Pin 3 Red/Black Pin 3 Pin 2 Yellow/Black Yellow or Black Pin 5 Pin 7 RS– 422 Interface (Your host must have an RS–...
- Page 9 Testing Commands Enter Reader Response What It Does #01 <CR> #Done <CR/LF> Switches reader to command mode. Sets operational mode to read ATA #481 #Done <CR/LF> tags. Transmits all tag IDs without regard #Done <CR/LF> for uniqueness. #6401 #Done <CR/LF> Turns RF ON.
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Page 10: Installation At The Site
For reliable reader operation, ensure that the reader is connected to Earth Ground. Do this by connecting the cable shield of the communications cable to Earth Ground. TransCore strongly recommends that you follow the National Electric Code for lightning protection for the locale where you are installing the Encompass 4 Reader. -
Page 11: Correct Reader Grounding
Correct Reader Grounding Ground the reader following the recommended grounding shown here. Do not ground the input power supply. Apply power and verify reader sign-on message appears on laptop/computer display as described in Pre-Installation Testing Step 3 on page 6. Use reader commands to query status and set up the system to ensure the following: •... -
Page 14: Sense Input/Output Cabling Assignments
Sense Input/Output Cabling Assignments Pair Color Signal Description Typical Function Blue/ Blue WGND0 Wiegand data0 Parking/access control WGND1 Wiegand data1 Parking/access control White/ White Lock Tag lock output, Testing maintenance active-closed Lock_RTN Tag lock return Testing maintenance Green/ Green Sense Input0 Sense Input0 Loop and presence (loop) -
Page 15: Reader Commands
Reader Commands The following table provides the commands frequently used in testing, setting up, and tuning the Encompass 4 Reader. For a complete list of commands see the Encompass® 4 Reader System Guide. NOTE: An “Error” reader response indicates that the command was entered incorrectly. - Page 16 #6140 Done Disable flow control #621 Done Select predefined output mode Model [model] Reset reader Ver [version no.] SN [serial no.] Copyright [date] TransCore #6400 Done Turn RF off #6401 Done Turn RF on #641 Done Select RF-by-input control #642NN Done Set RF operating frequency.
- Page 17 Enter Reader Response What It Does #644NN Done Set attenuation in 1.0 dB increments; (00 – 0A) 0 to 10 dB #645NN Done Set operating range for eGo and SeGo protocols #647XXX Done Set frequency from 860 to 930 MHz (000 –...
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Page 18: Common Problems - Potential "Gotchas
For the external antenna-series Encompass 4 Readers, long RF cable runs between the reader and the antenna may cause signal degradation or loss. This scenario may be site-specific, but TransCore recommends limiting antenna cable runs to 35 feet. RF is not on The technician must verify that RF is on by presence or on continuously. -
Page 19: More Troubleshooting
Tag-to-reader polarization Tag polarization must match reader polarization. Tag and reader must be installed horizontally polarized. More Troubleshooting When performing a quick test of the Encompass 4 Reader, the buzz box does not buzz. Check all your wiring connections, and ensure that your buzz box is functioning. You could find more than one red wire, more than one black wire, and so on. - Page 20 8600 Jefferson Street NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 © 2008 TC License, Ltd. All rights reserved. TRANSCORE, EGO, and ENCOMPASS are registered trademarks of TC License, Ltd. All other trademarks listed are the property of their respective owners. Printed in the U.S.A.
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