TransCore 05716 Manuel D’Utilisation
Multiprotocol Rail Reader System Guide
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Figure 4-2 MPRR Showing Antenna Ports
To connect the reader and antenna
1.
Ensure the reader is turned off and unplugged.
2.
Connect one end of the RF interface cable to the antenna.
3.
Connect the other end of the RF interface cable to the appropriate antenna port on
the side of the MPRR. See
the side of the MPRR. See
4.
For consistent performance, terminate unused antenna ports using a 50-Ohm, N-
type terminator.
type terminator.
Connecting the MPRR to a Power Supply
Caution
To avoid damage to the MPRR
•
Connect the MPRR to ground before powering up the reader or connecting the
antennas.
antennas.
•
Connect the antenna before applying power to the reader.
To connect the MPRR to a power supply
1.
Connect the MPRR to a power supply using the interface cable (P/N TBD).
The pin assignments for the signals on the reader DB15 connector (
. If the MPRR is connected directly to a TransCore Train Record-
ing Unit (TRU), all power supply connections are made through the MPRR-to-TRU
cable assembly.
cable assembly.