TransCore encompass 4 - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

Encompass 4 Reader
TransCore Proprietary
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Table of Contents
Site Licensing .......................................................................................... 5
Designing the Site Plan ......................................................................... 5
Determine the Reader and Tag Combination ...........................................................................5
Reader Placement ............................................................................................................................6
Tag Placement on Vehicle .............................................................................................................6
Site Layout, Lane Type, and Trac Flow....................................................................................6
Interfaces to External Equipment .................................................................................................6
Electrical and Communications Requirements ........................................................................6
Pre-Installation Testing ...........................................................................7
Bench Test the Reader ...................................................................................................................7
Connect Hardware ..................................................................................................................... 7
Correct Reader Grounding ............................................................................................................9
Power the Reader ........................................................................................................................9
Frequency Plan ...............................................................................................................................10
Configure for Wiegand Operation ..........................................................................................11
Read Test Tags .............................................................................................................................12
Installation at the Site ...........................................................................12
Before Starting Installation .......................................................................................................12
Mount Reader on Round Pole or Flat Surface ...................................................................12
Connect All Wiring ......................................................................................................................13
Apply Power ..................................................................................................................................17
Reader Set Up .............................................................................................................................. 17
Reader Commands ................................................................................ 17
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................20
RF Interference or Poor Performance ...................................................................................... 22