TransCore 05531 User Manual

Chapter 4

Installing the Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol

Reader

After you have developed the site plan and identified the location to install the 

Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol Reader and antenna

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, if required, you are ready to 

install the equipment. Installation involves the following tasks:

Pre-installation testing of Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol Reader power and tag 
read capability

Mounting the Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol Reader and antenna, if required, 
on a pole, ceiling, or wall

Connecting the antenna

Connecting the Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol Reader power

Marking the read zone

Connecting the Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol host and sense input/sense out-
put and communications

You need the following materials to pre-test and install the Encompass 4/4800 Multi-
protocol Reader. TransCore supplies some of the materials; other materials must be 
obtained from other sources.

Ensure that you have received all parts before beginning your pre-installation Encom-
pass 4/4800 Multiprotocol Reader tests. Your Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol 
Reader is packaged with the following materials:

One Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol Reader

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The Encompass 4/4800 Multiprotocol Reader is designed with an internal patch antenna 
or with a RF cable connector for use with an external antenna. Unless noted in the text, 
"antenna" refers to an "external antenna."