TransCore 05531 User Manual

Introduction

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Typographical Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

System Description

The Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol Reader System is a dual-protocol reader sup-
porting the low-cost, high-performance Intellitag® radio frequency identification
(RFID) technology. Intellitag technology provides the capability to read miniature
RFID tags in a myriad of options including rugged, durable, or thin flexible forms
such as the eGo Windshield Sticker Tag. The Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol
Reader System also supports legacy transportation applications such as gated toll,
parking, or security gate access and is designed to be compatible with existing
TransCore SmartPass® parking access control applications certified for licensed use.
The Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol Reader System supports the TransCore eGo and
TransCore ATA/ISO tag types.

Table 1-1 Typographical Conventions

Convention

Indication

Concerns about a procedure.

Code

Code, including keywords and variables within text and as
separate paragraphs, and user-defined program elements
within text appear in courier typeface.

Dialog Box Title

Title of a dialog box as it appears on screen.

Menu Item

Appears on a menu. Capitalization follows the interface.

Note

Auxiliary information that further clarifies the current
discussion. These important points require the user’s
attention. The paragraph is in italics and the word Note is
bold.

NUL

Zero-value ASCII character or a zero-value byte.

NULL

Zero-value pointers. Null-terminated string refers to strings
of printable ASCII characters with a zero-value byte placed
in memory directly after the last printable character of the
string.

This procedure might cause harm to the equipment and/or
the user.