TransCore 05531 User Manual

Chapter 8

Configuring the Encompass 4/4800

Multiprotocol Reader

After installing the Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol Reader, you need to configure its 
operating parameters. Terminal settings should be initially set at 9600 baud, 8 data 
bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.

Each Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol Reader and its shipping carton are labeled to 
indicate the unit’s general configuration. 

 contains explanations of the 

Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol Reader label fields.

As an example, a label reading 4xxx-100 indicates that this Encompass 4/4800 Multi-
protocol Reader is configured with RS

–

232 and Wiegand communications.

Table 8-2 contains the factory default configuration settings for the Encompass 4/4800 
Multiprotocol Reader operating parameters.The default configuration settings may not 
be the correct operating configuration settings for a specific site. Changes to the con-
figuration settings may have to be made, depending on the site plan, as described in 

Chapter 2 “Developing the Site Plan.

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1st

Model number
TBD

2nd

Interface
100 = RS

–

232 and Wiegand

101 = RS

–

422 and Wiegand

102 = RS

–

485 and Wiegand (not available 

at this time)