Cattron North America 9116 Tag Reader System User Manual

Laird Controls North America Inc. Tag Reader System

User Manual

Transponder Reader System Verification Procedure Document p/n: 9M06-9116-A001 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE The information contained in this document is the exclusive, confidential and proprietary property of Cattron-Theimeg Inc. It is not to be reproduced, nor is it or any portion of it to be used by or disclosed to any other individual or legal entity, without the prior, written approval of Cattron-Theimeg Inc. Furthermore, the information contained within this document is also to be handled in accordance with any and all confidentiality agreements between Cattron-Theimeg Inc. and the user of this information. © 2010 Cattron-Theimeg Inc.
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Error! Reference source not found.-9116-A001 Document p/n: Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1-1 1.1 Purpose 1-1 1.2 Scope 1-1 1.3 Applicability 1-1 1.4 Overview 1-1 1.5 Cautions and Warnings 1-1 2 Test Procedure 2 2.1 Required Material 2 2.1.1 Documents 2 2.1.2 Equipment 2 2.2 Test Procedure Steps 3 2.2.1 Installation Verification 3 2.2.2 Power Verification 3 2.2.3 Antenna Signal Verification 3 2.2.4 Test Transponder Verification 3 2.3 Troubleshooting Tips 3 2.3.1 Power Verification 3 2.3.2 Antenna Signal Verification 3 Cattron Group International Proprietary and Confidential Page iii
Error! Reference source not found.-9116-A001 1 Introduction 1.1 Purpose This document provides instructions for testing (qualifying) an installed Transponder Tag Reader System. This includes the testing of the cables and equipment for the locomotive associated with the Pull Back Protection System. 1.2 Scope This procedure describes a series of tests that are sufficient for making sure the locomotive components associated with the Pull Back Protection System are well integrated together and functioning properly. 1.3 Applicability This document applies to 2OPT-9116-Annn Transponder Reader Systems. 1.4 Overview This document includes a test procedure section that describes the required material and test procedure steps to qualify a newly installed Transponder Tag Reader and Antenna. The installation is very simple and there is no user adjustment required. 1.5 Cautions and Warnings According to the requirements of FCC 15,21; Users are cautioned that changes or modifications to this equipment are expressly prohibited and could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. According to the requirements of IC; This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. Cattron Group International Proprietary and Confidential Page 1-1
Cattron Group International 2 Test Procedure 2.1 Required Material The material listed below is required to perform the validation test of the Transponder Reader System. 2.1.1 Documents • Reader • Antenna • Connecting Cable • Test Transponder 2.1.2 Equipment 2.1.2.1 Multi-meter 2/6
Cattron Group International 2.2 Test Procedure Steps 2.2.1 Installation Verification 2.2.1.1 Ensure that all cables are secured and connected properly. 2.2.2 Power Verification 2.2.2.1 Power on the System 2.2.2.2 Check the power (Yellow LED) on the Transponder Reader. The LED should be on continuously when 72VDC is supplied to the Reader. 2.2.3 Antenna Signal Verification 2.2.3.1 Check the (Green LED) antenna signal going to the Transponder Reader. The LED should be on continuously to indicate that the 200Khz signal is being received from the Transponder Antenna. 2.2.4 Test Transponder Verification 2.2.4.1 Check the (Red LED) antenna signal going to the Transponder Reader. The LED should flash once every 15 seconds when 72VDC is supplied to the Reader. 2.3 Troubleshooting Tips 2.3.1 Power Verification 2.3.1.1 If the power LED (Yellow LED) on the Transponder Reader is not lit, verify first that all connection points for the power cable are secure. 2.3.1.2 Also, verify that the power termination points are connected to the MCC terminal blocks. 2.3.2 Antenna Signal Verification 2.3.2.1 If the antenna signal LED (Green LED) on the Transponder Reader is not lit, verify that all connection points for the antenna cable are secure. 3/6

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