Chapter 1 Programmer Basics
TransCore Proprietary
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ESD Wrist Strap
Caution
Always attach the ESD wrist strap before beginning programming operations in any setting.
1. Be sure the programmer is connected to an earth ground.
2. Connect the banana plug of the ESD wrist strap to the ESD jack on the front of the unit.
3. Attach the ESD strap to your wrist.
Antistatic Mat
The anti-static work mat on which the programmer sits should be connected to earth ground through the
standard 1 M-Ohm resistance that should be provided with the mat. The mat also should be clean and free
of any electrical path to direct earth ground.
Ionized Air Blower
An ionized air blower may be set up at the workstation to provide additional ESD protection. Ionized air
blowers neutralize tags from static build-up before programming.
ESD-Safe Tags Container
Keep tags in the original box on an anti-static mat or within an ESD-safe container until they are
programmed. Grounded metallic containers are best for inhibiting ESD.
Connecting to a Host Device
The programmer requires connection to a host device — a host computer or communications terminal —
for normal operation. Figure 3 shows the RS-232 and USB connectors from the programmer to the host.
For RS–232, if the host system is a PC or a communications terminal, a null modem is not needed.
The tag programmer’s PC interface complies with the RS–232 and USB standard for data terminal
equipment and uses the protocol settings listed in Table 2. Refer to Appendix B for specifications of the
programmer’s RS–232 pin-outs.
Figure 3 RS–232 and USB Connectors
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