TransCore 05531 User Manual

To configure the Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol Reader using a PC and terminal 
emulation software to manually enter Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol Reader host 
commands, follow the instructions in the section 

. Then, enter the appropriate configura-

tion commands through the terminal emulation software on your PC. 

See 

 for a detailed description of all available configuration 

commands.

You can use a PC and any terminal emulation software to enter the host commands to 
download flash software, configure reader operating parameters, perform diagnostics, 
and retrieve tag data. The following procedures show examples using Hyper Termi-
nal™, an application included with Microsoft Windows. Most terminal emulation 
applications have a similar sequence for launching.

1.

At the command prompt, type your terminal emulation start command; or if 
using Windows Hyper Terminal, select: 
Programs>Accessories>Hyperterm
and press ENTER.

The application displays the Connection Description dialog box as shown in