TransCore encompass 4 Manuel utilisateur
Encompass® 4
Quick Start Guide
Trusted Transportation Solutions
16-0106-001 Rev A 4/18
TransCore’s Encompass® 4 family of fully integrated wireless radio frequency
identification (RFID) readers are designed for use in parking, security access,
electronic vehicle registration (EVR), trac management, and low-speed
electronic toll collection applications.
This quick start guide is intended for use by authorized TransCore Encompass
series dealers, installers, and service personnel, and provides information for
site design, reader placement, testing, installation, and troubleshooting.
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Information in this document is subject to change and does not represent a commitment on the part
of TransCore, LP.
© 2008-2018 TransCore, LP. All rights reserved. TRANSCORE, AMTECH, EGO, and ENCOMPASS
are registered trademarks and are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners. Contents are subject to change. Printed in the U.S.A.
For further information, contact:
TransCore
8600 Jeerson StreetNE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87113 USA
TransCore Technical Support
Phone: (505) 856-8007
Web: www.transcore.com
TransCore Sales Support
Phone: (800) 923-4824
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Table of Contents
Site Licensing .......................................................................................... 5
Designing the Site Plan ......................................................................... 5
Determine the Reader and Tag Combination...........................................................................5
Reader Placement............................................................................................................................6
Tag Placement on Vehicle .............................................................................................................6
Site Layout, Lane Type, and Trac Flow....................................................................................6
Interfaces to External Equipment.................................................................................................6
Electrical and Communications Requirements ........................................................................6
Pre-Installation Testing ...........................................................................7
Bench Test the Reader ...................................................................................................................7
Connect Hardware ..................................................................................................................... 7
Correct Reader Grounding ............................................................................................................9
Power the Reader ........................................................................................................................9
Frequency Plan...............................................................................................................................10
Configure for Wiegand Operation..........................................................................................11
Read Test Tags.............................................................................................................................12
Installation at the Site ...........................................................................12
Before Starting Installation .......................................................................................................12
Mount Reader on Round Pole or Flat Surface ...................................................................12
Connect All Wiring ......................................................................................................................13
Apply Power..................................................................................................................................17
Reader Set Up..............................................................................................................................17
Reader Commands................................................................................ 17
Troubleshooting.................................................................................... 20
RF Interference or Poor Performance...................................................................................... 22
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List of Tables
Table 1 Encompass 4 Reader Features ....................................................................................5
Table 2 Power Connections........................................................................................................7
Table 3 RS–232 Interface ............................................................................................................8
Table 4 RS–422 Interface ............................................................................................................8
Table 5 Reader Frequencies Staggered for 14 Lanes ........................................................10
Table 6 Testing Commands........................................................................................................ 11
Table 7 Wiegand Testing Commands ...................................................................................... 11
Table 8 Wiegand Interface ......................................................................................................... 11
Table 9 Return to Factory Default Commands..................................................................... 12
Table 10 Sense Input/Output Cabling Assignments .......................................................... 13
Table 11 Frequently Used Reader Commands...................................................................... 17
List of Figures
Figure 1 Recommended Reader Grounding ...........................................................................9
Figure 2 Frequency Separation for Four Lanes...................................................................10
Figure 3 RS–232 Wiring Diagram............................................................................................ 15
Figure 4 RS–422 Wiring Diagram............................................................................................ 16
Figure 5 Sources of RF Interference...................................................................................... 23
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Site Licensing
Encompass® 4 Readers radiate more than 3 milliwatts of RF power, and must be licensed under Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Section 90.239. An FCC license provides the user with the legal
authorization to operate the Encompass 4 Reader on the licensed frequencies at the site specified in the
license. The FCC license also provides the user with protection and authorization to maintain the system
should any other RFID product be used in the licensed area after the Encompass 4 Reader equipment is
installed.
The site owner must complete and file Form 601, FCC Application for Wireless Telecommunications
Bureau Radio Service Authorization. Forms are available online at the FCC Internet site https://www.fcc.
gov/licensing-databases/forms.
The authorized frequency band for this product in the United States is 911.75 to 919.75 MHz. Only an
authorized installer or service technician should set the RF frequency of the Encompass 4 Reader to the
frequency specified in the FCC site license.
Designing the Site Plan
Design the site plan before ordering equipment and installing the Encompass 4 Reader. If the site
configuration diers significantly from the recommendations in this guide, contact TransCore Sales
Support.
Determine the Reader and Tag Combination
The Encompass 4 Reader is capable of reading the following protocols and formats:
• TransCore Super eGo® (SeGo)
• eGo (ISO 18000-6B)
• ATA/AAR/ISO 10374
• IAG (Interagency Group)
• Wiegand
Table 1 lists the Encompass 4 Reader models and features.
Table 1 Encompass 4 Reader Features
Reader Model Protocol(s) Wiegand Antenna Communication
Internal External RS-232 RS-422
10-40xy-008 ATA ✓✓✓✓✓
10-40xy-001 SeGo ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
10-40xy-019 IAG ✓✓✓✓✓
10-40xy-002 ATA/SeGo ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
10-40xy-010 ATA/IAG ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
10-40xy-004 SeGo/IAG ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
10-40xy-009 eGo/ATA ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
10-40xy-003 eGo/SeGo ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Where x = 0 (internal antenna) or x = 1 (external antenna)
y = 2 (RS–232) or y = 4 (RS–422)
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Reader Placement
Encompass 4 Readers may be mounted on a pole at the side of the lane (side-fire), or on a gantry or
surface extending over the center of the lane (overhead). The reader should be located in a place
where it is not likely to be bumped out of alignment. Readers should not directly face each other or be
positioned back-to-back.
For a pole mount installation, readers should be installed as high as possible so that the reader can be
pointed down to control the read zone and minimize interference in the adjacent lane.
Tag Placement on Vehicle
Most TransCore RFID tags should be mounted in the center of the windshield to the right of the rear-
view mirror post. Refer to the installation instructions for your specific tag for more information on tag
placement.
Site Layout, Lane Type, and Trac Flow
Become familiar with the configuration of the site and its proximity to other sites. Determine what the lane
types will be, and identify any equipment that will be used, such as ticket machines or proximity readers.
The number of readers that will be required depends on the number of lanes at the site, how they are
grouped, and total entry and exit points. Measure lane widths and the distance between adjacent lanes,
taking into account any island/barrier width. TransCore recommends a lane width of 12 feet or less, with
the distance between the readers at least 12 feet or more.
Interfaces to External Equipment
For eective lane layout and transaction framing, the maximum distance from the entry loop to the reader
should be about 8 feet. The distance from the reader to the gate arm should be 3 to 4 feet before the
gate. If the read zone is much larger than 3 to 4 feet, a following car may be read (skip read), allowing a
non-tagged vehicle to enter the facility.
The readers are typically configured to be loop-activated (on by presence). Readers may be alternatively
set to have RF on continuously. The choice depends on trac volume and possible interaction with the
other in-lane components.
Electrical and Communications Requirements
The Encompass 4 Reader requires 16-20VAC, 47-63HZ, or 16-28VDC for proper operation. Contact
TransCore Sales Support for a list of recommended transformers and cable lengths.
The reader is available in RS–232 or RS–422 models. Maximum distance for RS–232 (3-wire serial) is 50
feet at 9600 baud. Maximum distance for RS–422 (4-wire dierential signal) is 4000 feet at 9600 baud.
The baud rate can be adjusted to accommodate noisy environments.
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Pre-Installation Testing
Bench Test the Reader
Bench test the reader using the following equipment:
• Audible circuit tester (buzzer) or volt meter with continuity tester
• Compatible power/communications cable
• PC using a terminal emulation program such as Tera Term or Microsoft HyperTerminal
The Encompass 4 Reader uses a single 26-pin (13 twisted pair) cable to interface with power, I/O, and
communications signals. The reader cable can be directly connected to external devices or routed to
other components via an external junction box.
Connect Hardware
1. For AC powered units, connect the power wires from the cable to the transformer using the color
coding as described in Table 2. Do not apply power to the transformer at this time.
For DC powered units, connect leads to an appropriate power supply. Do not turn on the power
supply at this time.
Table 2 Power Connections
Colored Wire Pair Use These Colors Connect to Transformer
Terminal Strip
Brown/Red Orange and Brown L1 (16 to 20V AC)
Orange/Red Red and Red L2 (16 to 20V AC)
2. For Encompass 4 Readers with an antenna port, connect the antenna prior to powering up the reader,
using an N-type connector.
3. Connect the leads from the audible tester to the red and white pair of wires from the
power/communications cable.
4. For RS–232 units, refer to Table 3 for wiring instructions. For RS–422 units, refer to Table 4.
5. Connect the communications cable to the appropriate terminal on the host computer.
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Table 3 RS–232 Interface
Colored Wire Pair Use This Color Connect to Host DB9 Pin Connect to Host DB25
Pin
Red/Black Black Pin 2 Pin 3
Red Pin 3 Pin 2
Yellow/Black Yellow Pin 5 Pin 7
Table 4 RS–422 Interface
Colored Wire Pair Use This Color Connect to Host Signal
Yellow/Red Yellow Receive (+)
Red Receive (-)
Red/Black
Black Transmit (+)
Red Transmit (-)
Yellow/Black Yellow Signal Ground
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Correct Reader Grounding
Ground the reader following the recommended grounding shown in Figure 1.
Set up the Terminal Emulation Application
1. Launch the terminal emulation application.
2. In the dialog boxes choose the com port to which the communications interface is attached and set
the properties as follows:
• Bits per second: 9600 baud
• Data bits: 8
• Parity: None
• Stop bits: 1
• Flow control: None
Power the Reader
1. Plug the AC transformer or DC power supply into an approved outlet. Switch on the power.
2. Once the reader has been powered up, a sign-on message will appear. If startup is successful, the
sign-on message appears as follows:
Model E4 Series [software version] SNYYYYYY
[Copyright notice]
Where YYYYYY is the serial number of the Encompass 4 Reader unit being used.
Figure 1 Recommended Reader Grounding
Ensure proper Earth
Ground for drain wire in
accordance with National
Electric Code for the
reader installation locale
Yellow/black wires for
communications and
sense input/output to
Signal Ground
To power/communications
input/output connections,
RS-232/RS-422 and Wiegand
Communications cable
Shield drain wire
To Reader
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Frequency Plan
The Encompass 4 Reader FCC-approved frequency band is 911.75 to 919.75 MHz. This relatively narrow
frequency band requires careful planning to maintain the desired 2 MHz frequency separation between
adjacent readers.
If readers are spread out within a facility (readers ½ mile or so apart) and loops are used, then frequencies
may be reused. Figure 2 shows frequency separation for 4 lanes.
Table 5 shows an example of the frequency settings for up to 14 lanes, along with the two dierent
commands that can be used to set the reader operating frequency. Command #642NN is backward
compatible to older readers including the Encompass 2 reader, and provides a 0.5MHz resolution.
Command #647XXX provides a 0.25MHz resolution for setting the reader frequency. Either command may
be used to set the reader frequency. Note that the response to Command #527 (Display RF Parameters)
will include either two or three hexadecimal characters, depending on which command was last used to set
the reader frequency.
Table 5 Reader Frequencies Staggered for 14 Lanes
Lane Reader
Frequency #642 #647 Lane Reader
Frequency #642 #647
1 912.50 15 0D2 2 915.00 1A 0DC
3 917.50 1F 0E6 4 913.50 17 0D6
5 916.00 1C 0E0 6 918.50 21 0EA
7 914.50 19 0DA 8 917.00 1E 0E4
9 913.00 16 0D4 10 915.50 1B 0DE
11 918.00 20 0E8 12 914.00 18 0D8
13 916.50 1D 0E2 14 919.00 22 0EC
Figure 2 Frequency Separation for Four Lanes
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