MPRX User Guide
TransCore Proprietary
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Ethernet Interface
The Ethernet interface is a standard M12 socket. Figure 5 shows the connector socket designation.
Antenna Interface
The site must include interface cable(s) between the MPRX and the compatible antenna(s) chosen for the
site. The antenna interface is RF coaxial cable with male N-Type sockets on each end.
Table 3 Recommended Cables
Cable Type
a
Overall Diameter
(in.)
Cable Loss per 100 ft
RG–223 0.216 12.8dB
RG–214 0.425 7.5dB
FSJ1–50 0.25 5.68dB
LDF2–50 0.375 11.01dB
FSJ4–50B 0.50 11.25dB
LDF4–50A 0.50 6.94dB
a Suxes 50, 50A, and 50B indicate 50-ohm cables available from the Andrew Corporation.
Compatible Tag Types
The MPRX provides the capability to read Association of American Railroads (AAR), American Trucking
Associations (ATA), and Intergency Agency Group (IAG) formatted tags, as well as TransCore Super eGo
(SeGo) protocol tags. Refer to “Appendix E Compatible Tag Information” on page E–134 for information
about the numerous tag models.
Socket Number Operation
1 Receive +
2 Transmit +
3 Receive -
4 Transmit -
Figure 5 Socket Assignments for Ethernet Connector
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