TransCore 05683 User Manual
3. Connect the reader multiplexer (READER port) to the
antenna multiplexer (READER port) using the flexible RF
coaxial cable. Tighten all RF cable connections to 10 in/lb.
Connect the antenna multiplexer to Universal Toll Antennas
as required for site configuration.
coaxial cable. Tighten all RF cable connections to 10 in/lb.
Connect the antenna multiplexer to Universal Toll Antennas
as required for site configuration.
Before Getting Started
TransCore’s Encompass Multiprotocol Reader with EPCglobal
Class 1-Generation 2 Reader Module is designed to read from all
standard tag protocols in North America, including the EPC
protocol tags. This document contains basic reader module setup
and user instructions.
Class 1-Generation 2 Reader Module is designed to read from all
standard tag protocols in North America, including the EPC
protocol tags. This document contains basic reader module setup
and user instructions.
4. Connect and secure the DB9 data cable between the ANT
MUX/CHK TAG connector on the Encompass reader and the
reader multiplexer.
reader multiplexer.
Encompass Multiprotocol Reader Setup
5. Connect EPCglobal Reader Module to reader multiplexer
(ANT1 port) using the RF cable provided. Tighten all RF cable
connections to 10 in/lb (Figure 1).
connections to 10 in/lb (Figure 1).
Please refer to the Encompass multiprotocol reader system guide
for detailed setup and user instructions on that product.
for detailed setup and user instructions on that product.
You’ll need the following equipment to complete installation:
6. Switch on power to the Encompass reader and EPCglobal
Reader Module.
Torque-limiting wrench (in/lb range)
Standard set of tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers)
Figure 1 shows the properly assembled EPCglobal Reader
Module and reader and antenna multiplexer configuration on the
Encompass reader.
Module and reader and antenna multiplexer configuration on the
Encompass reader.
Installing the Reader Module and Reader
Multiplexer
Operating the EPCglobal Reader Module
and Multiplexer Options
The EPCglobal Class 1-Generation 2 Reader Module is designed
to operate in conjunction with TransCore’s antenna multiplexer
assembly used as a reader multiplexer.
to operate in conjunction with TransCore’s antenna multiplexer
assembly used as a reader multiplexer.
Once the Encompass reader, EPCglobal Reader Module, and
reader multiplexer and antenna multiplexer assemblies are
installed and powered up, follow the system guide instructions to
connect the reader to a host computer. Once you have
established communication between the reader and host
computer, configure the digital I/O as four outputs using the Set
Digital I/O Port Configuration command.
reader multiplexer and antenna multiplexer assemblies are
installed and powered up, follow the system guide instructions to
connect the reader to a host computer. Once you have
established communication between the reader and host
computer, configure the digital I/O as four outputs using the Set
Digital I/O Port Configuration command.
To install the EPCglobal Reader Module on the Encompass
Reader
Reader
1. Install the reader multiplexer assembly on the Encompass
reader housing using the four standoffs provided (Figure 1).
Secure the module to the reader housing using the Phillips
screws provided with the kit.
Secure the module to the reader housing using the Phillips
screws provided with the kit.
2. Install the EPCglobal Reader Module on the Encompass
reader housing and using the four standoffs provided (Figure
1). Secure the module to the reader housing using the Phillips
screws provided with the kit.
1). Secure the module to the reader housing using the Phillips
screws provided with the kit.
Set Digital I/O Port Configuration
This command configures the digital I/O ports. Table 2 and
Table 3 list the command and response data.
3. Connect the EPCglobal Reader Module terminal to the
Encompass multiprotocol reader TDM/COM1 port as shown
in Figure 2.
in Figure 2.
Table 2. Set Digital I/O Port Configuration Command (0010H)
Set Digital I/O Port Configuration Command
Data
Data
Data Payload
Set Digital I/O Port Configuration Command
0010H
Port Configuration
0FH
4. Connect the reader multiplexer assembly (ANT0 port) to the
Encompass reader (RF MONO port) with the RF cable and
tighten both SMA connectors to 10 in/lb (Figure 1).
tighten both SMA connectors to 10 in/lb (Figure 1).
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