TransCore 05531 User Manual
Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol Reader System Guide
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3.
Pass a different test tag in front of your Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol Reader.
Note: An internal timer in the Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol Reader causes
the reader to ignore a specific tag for two minutes or more after a good read
unless a different tag is read in the interim.The dual-protocol Encompass 4/4800
Multiprotocol internal timing varies depending on the operative tag read mode
and the type of tag in the read field.
the reader to ignore a specific tag for two minutes or more after a good read
unless a different tag is read in the interim.The dual-protocol Encompass 4/4800
Multiprotocol internal timing varies depending on the operative tag read mode
and the type of tag in the read field.
4.
When the Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol Reader reads the second tag
successfully, the terminal emulation application displays that tag’s information in
the main screen below the information for the first tag, as shown in
successfully, the terminal emulation application displays that tag’s information in
the main screen below the information for the first tag, as shown in
.
Figure 8-7 Second Successful Tag Read
If the read is unsuccessful, perform the following actions:
•
Ensure the tag you are using is compatible with the Encompass 4/
4800 Multiprotocol Reader.
4800 Multiprotocol Reader.
•
Using the audible circuit tester as described in
, verify that the reader is capable of
reading the tag in the read zone. If it is, the problem is probably in
the communications between the Encompass 4/4800
Multiprotocol Reader and the host computer.
the communications between the Encompass 4/4800
Multiprotocol Reader and the host computer.
Configuring Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol Parame-
ters
ters
Follow the procedures in this section to configure Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol
parameters using a PC, laptop, or terminal emulator. The PC or laptop must be con-
nected to and communicating with the Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol Reader, and
the terminal emulation application must be configured correctly, as described in the
section
parameters using a PC, laptop, or terminal emulator. The PC or laptop must be con-
nected to and communicating with the Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol Reader, and
the terminal emulation application must be configured correctly, as described in the
section
Note: If you are using Wiegand mode, you must connect the PC or laptop to the
Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol Reader using the RS
Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol Reader using the RS
–
232 or RS
–
422 interface
before attempting to send commands to the reader. You can leave the Wiegand inter-
face connected during this procedure.
face connected during this procedure.