TransCore 05716 Manuel D’Utilisation
Multiprotocol Rail Reader System Guide
4-8
Mounting to an Enclosure Wall or Flat Surface
Required Materials
You need the following materials to install the MPRR on an enclosure wall or flat sur-
face. Ensure the use of high-quality, corrosion-resistant anchor hardware.
face. Ensure the use of high-quality, corrosion-resistant anchor hardware.
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Anchor hardware suitable for the surface on which you mount the MPRR
The MPRR weighs 5.1 lbs (2.31 kg) so choose mounting hardware that is adequate
to secure the unit to a wall.
to secure the unit to a wall.
Caution
Connect the reader bracket to earth ground using a ground cable and stake.
TransCore recommends that you follow the National Electric Code or equivalent
code for lightning protection for the locale where you are installing the MPRR.
TransCore recommends that you follow the National Electric Code or equivalent
code for lightning protection for the locale where you are installing the MPRR.
After mounting the MPRR, you must connect it to a dedicated 16 to 20V AC or 16 to
28V DC power supply.
28V DC power supply.
Caution
To avoid damage to the MPRR
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Connect the MPRR to ground before powering up the reader or connecting the
antenna(s).
antenna(s).
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Connect the antenna(s) before applying power to the reader.
Mounting the Antenna Rail-Side
The antenna should be positioned as close as possible to the MPRR. Long cable runs
increase system sensitivity to noise. See
increase system sensitivity to noise. See
for maximum RF
cable lengths (TBD). This section provides guidelines for mounting antennas.
After mounting the antenna, you must connect it to the MPRR. Follow the procedures
described previously in the section
described previously in the section
.
Note: Adjust the antenna(s) to provide the most direct line of sight to the tags.
Connecting the Power Supply
After mounting the MPRR and antenna, connect the reader to a dedicated 16 to 20V
AC or 16 to 28V DC power supply. If the MPRR is connected directly to a TRU, all
power supply connections are made through the MPRR-to-TRU cable assembly.
AC or 16 to 28V DC power supply. If the MPRR is connected directly to a TRU, all
power supply connections are made through the MPRR-to-TRU cable assembly.
Caution
To avoid damage to the MPRR
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During shipping and installation, an external antenna can build up a very high
voltage charge. The voltage needs to be discharged before connecting the
antenna to the reader.
voltage charge. The voltage needs to be discharged before connecting the
antenna to the reader.