TransCore encompass 4 - Page 153

Starting the Terminal Emulation Software
You can use a PC and any terminal emulation software to enter the host commands to download flash
software, configure reader operating parameters, perform diagnostics, and retrieve tag data. Most terminal
emulation applications have a similar sequence for launching.
To start the terminal emulation software
1. At the command prompt, type your terminal emulation start command. The application displays the
Connection Description dialog box.
2. Enter a name for the session and click OK. The application displays the Phone Number dialog box.
3. Choose the Com 1 option (or whichever com port on the PC to which the RS-232 cable is attached)
and click OK. The application displays the COM1 Properties dialog box.
4. In the pull-down lists on the COM1 Properties dialog box, choose the following values:
• Bits per second: 9600 baud
• Data bits: 8
• Parity: None
• Stop bits: 1
• Flow control: None
Click OK.
The application displays the configparams.
Verifying Communications
You must verify that the Encompass 4 Reader and the PC or laptop are communicating.
To verify communications
1. Start the terminal emulation application as described previously in “Starting the Terminal Emulation
Software” on page 8–136.
Note: When testing the Encompass 4 Reader using a laptop, TransCore recommends that you
configure laptop communication parameters to match those of the host computer to which the
Encompass 4 Reader will be connected after testing and configuration are completed.
2. Cycle the power on the Encompass 4 Reader.
Upon startup, the Encompass 4 Reader transmits a sign-on message or a boot ROM failure message.
The sign-on message appears as follows:
Model [software version] SNYYYYYY [Copyright notice]
where
YYYYYY is the serial number assigned to the Encompass 4 Reader skipping the fourth character printed on
the reader product label.
Encompass 4 Reader System Guide
TransCore Proprietary.
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