TransCore encompass 4 - Table 4-5 Commands for Bench Testing

Encompass 4 Reader System Guide
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5. In the HyperTerminal dialog boxes choose the com port to which the
communications interface
is attached and set the properties as:
• Bits per second: 9600 baud
• Data bits: 8
• Parity: none
• Stop bits: 1
• Flow control: none
6. Cycle the power on the Encompass 4 Reade
r and ensure that the sign-on message
displays.
7. Input the following commands in the order provided i
n Table 4-5. Commands
include those to switch to command mode, set
radio frequency (RF), turn on RF,
and return the reader to data mode.
Table 4-5 Commands for Bench Testing
Entry Reader Response Notes
#01 <CR> #Done <CR/LF> Switches Encompass 4
Reader to command
mode.
#647XXX #Done <CR/LF> Sets frequency
#6401 #Done <CR/LF> Turns on RF.
#00 <CR> #Done <CR/LF> Returns Encompass 4
Read
er to data mode.
8. Pass the correct test tag for your reader application in front of the Encompass 4
Reader or antenna. The audible circuit tester should sound a tone when the tag is
read. If no tone sounds, ensure that steps 1, through 5 were performed correctly
and that you are using a compatible tag. Repeat steps 6 and 7. If no tone sounds,
contact TransCore (see “Technical Support” on page 9-7).
9. Disconnect the circuit tester from the
Encompass 4 Reader power/
communications cable.
10. Disconnect the power and communications connections made
for pre-installation
testing.
Note: Y
ou will need the audible circuit tester again to determine the read zone when
installing the Encompass 4 Reader at the site.