Installing the Encompass 4 Reader
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Mounting the Encompass 4 Reader
This section lists procedures and materials required for mounting the Encompass 4
Reader on a round pole or on a ceiling, wall, or other flat surface based on the site’s
requirements.
In permanent installations using an antenna, the Encompass 4 Reader should be posi-
tioned as close as possible to the antenna. Long cable runs increase system sensitivity
to noise. See
Table 2-6 on page 2-22 for maximum RF cable lengths.
Mounting the Encompass 4 Reader on a Round
Pole
The Encompass 4 Reader can be simply and inexpensively mounted on a round pole.
The pole must be a minimum of 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter and should extend
approximately 8 feet (2.4 m) above the pavement level. The pole must be installed
according to local building codes.
Required Materials To Be Supplied by Customer
You need the following materials to mount the Encompass 4 Reader on a round pole:
• A 5/32-inch Allen wrench to assemble and adjust the mounting brackets
• Two 0.5 inch (1.3 cm) wide, stainless steel hose clamp straps that are 12 inches
(30.5 cm) long for a typical 2-inch (5-cm) diameter pole or 24 inches (61 cm) long
for a 10-inch (25-cm) diameter pole
• Flat-tip screwdriver or adjustable wrench to tighten hose clamp straps
• Length of 12-14 AWG wire, stake, and clamps to connect reader to earth ground.
Procedures
To mount the Encompass 4 Reader to a pole
1. Unpack the Encompass 4 Reader. A factory-mounted bracket (Figure 4-6 and
Figure 4-7) is attached to the back of the Encompass 4 Reader. A pole mount
bracket assembly (Figure 4-8) is bubble-wrapped separately and contains a
plastic bag of four Allen screws and washers.
2. Using the two 0.5 inch (1.3 cm) stainless steel hose clamps, attach the pole mount
bracket assembly to the pole approximately 8 feet (2.4m) above the pavement
surface. Tighten slightly so you can adjust the Encompass 4 Reader left or right,
but not so slightly the straps slide down the pole.
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