Chapter 4 Installing the Encompass 4 Reader
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• If you are using an antenna with the Encompass 4, you will also need an Encompass 4 Reader-
compatible antenna and an antenna RF interface.
Installation Accessory Options
Table 7 lists optional TransCore Encompass 4 Reader installation accessory items.
Table 7 Installation Accessories
Part No. Description
54-1620-001 Wall or ceiling mount kit
58-1620-001 5-ft connector cable harness
58-1620-002 20-ft connector cable harness
76-1620-005 110V AC to 18V AC Class C transformer
76-1620-006 12V AC to 18V AC step-up transformer
16-4000-002 Encompass 4 Reader System Guide (this manual)
Note: The Encompass 4 Reader may be ordered with a multi-wire cable harness (part number 58-
1620-001 or 58-1620-002 in Table 7) as a separate accessory. One end has a waterproof connector
for the Encompass 4 Reader, and the other end has 13 pairs of color-coded wires.
Additional Materials Needed for Testing
You need these additional materials to perform the pre-tests on the Encompass 4 Reader:
• Test tags, supplied by the TransCore dealer or distributor
• Suitable 18V AC or 18V DC power wiring for the Encompass 4 Reader
• Audible circuit tester and 9V DC battery for circuit tester power
• Wire stripper
• One Encompass 4 Reader-compatible antenna (if required)
• Suitable RF interface coaxial cable (if using antenna)
Pre-installation Testing of the Encompass 4 Reader
Before installing the Encompass 4 Reader permanently at the site, you should use an audible circuit tester
(buzzer) to confirm that the Encompass 4 Reader has power and can read a tag presented in the tag read
zone.
You also need to ensure that the Encompass 4 Reader-compatible antenna has had any voltage properly
discharged prior to connecting it to the reader.
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