TransCore 05531 User Manual

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General Software Information
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If the failure message version number equals 0.00 and no serial number exists, the 
flash memory checksum has failed, and the Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol Reader 
is operating out of boot ROM. In this case, the Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol 
Reader automatically enters download mode and waits for a new program to be loaded 
into the flash memory. Follow the instructions in 
to 
download a new program.
Tag/Message Buffer
In basic communication protocol, the Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol Reader does 
not provide tag memory storage beyond the quantity required for uniqueness check-
ing. This feature allows adequate buffering of tag data under normal operating condi-
tions. The Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol Reader cannot operate as a stand-alone 
component. When the buffer fills, subsequent tag IDs will be lost. 
In error correcting protocol (ECP), a buffer of up to three additional tag reads will be 
held in case a host system is unable to acknowledge tag reads in real time.