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Chapter 1
Before You Begin
This chapter describes this guide’s purpose and intended audience. It
provides a list of topics covered in each section, a list of related
documents, and the symbols and typographical conventions used. A
discussion on licensing requirements and health limits for radio
frequency devices is also included.
Purpose
This guide provides the information necessary for TransCore-certified personnel to
successfully install an Amtech
® IT2200 Reader System with Multimode Capability at
an electronic toll collection (ETC) site that has been designed and built to use this sys-
tem.
Intended Audience
This guide should be used by TransCore-certified personnel who will design, config-
ure, program, and test the Amtech
® IT2200 Reader System with Multimode Capabil-
ity in the field.
Guide Topics
This installation guide contains the following chapters and appendixes:
Chapter 1 – Before You Begin
Describes the purpose, intended audience, guide topics, related
documentation, and document conventions. Also contained are
licensing requirements and health limits for the RFID equipment.
Chapter 2 – Theory of Operation
Provides an overview of RFID theory, Amtech
® RFID
technology, and operational characteristics of the IT2200 Reader
System with Multimode Capability.
Chapter 3 – Overview of the IT2200
Reader System
Describes the individual components and their
interrelationships.
Chapter 4 – Installing the IT2200
Reader System
Provides instructions for installing the system.
Chapter 5 – Tuning the Lane
Provides instructions for testing and tuning an installed system.