Encompass 4 Reader
TransCore Proprietary
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Site Licensing
Encompass® 4 Readers radiate more than 3 milliwatts of RF power, and must be licensed under Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Section 90.239. An FCC license provides the user with the legal
authorization to operate the Encompass 4 Reader on the licensed frequencies at the site specified in the
license. The FCC license also provides the user with protection and authorization to maintain the system
should any other RFID product be used in the licensed area after the Encompass 4 Reader equipment is
installed.
The site owner must complete and file Form 601, FCC Application for Wireless Telecommunications
Bureau Radio Service Authorization. Forms are available online at the FCC Internet site https://www.fcc.
gov/licensing-databases/forms.
The authorized frequency band for this product in the United States is 911.75 to 919.75 MHz. Only an
authorized installer or service technician should set the RF frequency of the Encompass 4 Reader to the
frequency specified in the FCC site license.
Designing the Site Plan
Design the site plan before ordering equipment and installing the Encompass 4 Reader. If the site
configuration diers significantly from the recommendations in this guide, contact TransCore Sales
Support.
Determine the Reader and Tag Combination
The Encompass 4 Reader is capable of reading the following protocols and formats:
• TransCore Super eGo® (SeGo)
• eGo (ISO 18000-6B)
• ATA/AAR/ISO 10374
• IAG (Interagency Group)
• Wiegand
Table 1 lists the Encompass 4 Reader models and features.
Table 1 Encompass 4 Reader Features
Reader Model Protocol(s) Wiegand
Antenna Communication
Internal External RS-232 RS-422
10-40xy-008 ATA ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
10-40xy-001 SeGo ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
10-40xy-019 IAG ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
10-40xy-002 ATA/SeGo ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
10-40xy-010 ATA/IAG ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
10-40xy-004 SeGo/IAG ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
10-40xy-009 eGo/ATA ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
10-40xy-003 eGo/SeGo ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Where x = 0 (internal antenna) or x = 1 (external antenna)
y = 2 (RS–232) or y = 4 (RS–422)
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