KAPSCH TRAFFICCOM CANADA 802041 Portable RSE User Manual Portable RSE

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OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

QMS EDITION - ISO9001:2008

DOCUMENT: UM 360453-700

REVISION: C

DATE: August 19, 2016

Editor: Scott Garlick

REVIEWERS: Stuart Lewis SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

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APPROVAL: Ed Rolo VP R&D

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OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

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DATE: August 19, 2016

Kapsch TrafficCom Canada Inc. Kapsch TrafficCom AG

6020 AMBLER DRIVE AM EUROPLATZ 2

MISSISSAUGA, ON L4W 2P1 1120 VIENNA, AUSTRIA

TEL: (905) 624-3020 TEL: +43 50 811 0

FAX: (905) 625-6197 FAX: +43 50 811 2109

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FCC License Notice:

This equipment emits RF signals. In order to operate this equipment the customer

must obtain a separate FCC Part 90 Site license for each location. In addition, the

FCC ID component identification “JQU802041” must appear on the unit.

NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference

and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the

equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to

cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the

interference at their expense.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Kapsch

TrafficCom Canada Inc. could void FCC compliance and the authority

to operate the equipment.

NOTE: IEC 60950-1 and/or EN60950-1, First Edition, Information Technology

Equipment – Safety – Part 1:

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SOFTWARE/FIRMWARE NOTE

The current software set is identified in the Software Release document.

FACTORY SUPPORT SERVICE

For Return Material Authorization (RMA) numbers please telephone: 905 624-3020.

For service information and other requests please FAX: 905 625-6197.

NOTICE

The information presented in this document is current although it is subject to

change. As such, Kapsch TrafficCom Canada Inc. assumes no liability on behalf of

the USER with respect to interpretation based on the use of this information

Kapsch TrafficCom Canada Inc. 2016

These drawings and specifications contain confidential and proprietary

information and are the property of

KAPSCH TRAFFICCOM CANADA INC.

and are issued in strict confidence and will be kept confidential and used solely

for the purpose intended and for no other purpose and shall not be transmitted,

reproduced, copied, and/or used as the basis for manufacture or sale of

apparatus unless otherwise agreed to in writing by Kapsch TrafficCom Canada

Inc.

IMPORTANT!

NOTICE OF PATENTS:

Kapsch TrafficCom Canada Inc.

has patented or has patents pending on critical design features of the item or items

described herein. Contact the V.P. of Engineering at the address and phone number

stated on the front page for all queries on patents.

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Document Revision Control

Applicability: Operator and Maintenance Manual

Revision: C

Version Date

Revision

Changes

Editor

19 August 16

ECN 16069

E. Rolo

08 March 13

Final

M. Kleiza

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Table of Contents

Document Revision Control ............................................................................................................................................ 4

1. About This Manual ............................................................................................................................................ 8

Warnings and Cautions ................................................................................................................................................... 8

Warnings ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Cautions ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................... 9

2. Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 10

Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 10

Portable RSE components ............................................................................................................................................ 10

Antennas ................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Stylus ......................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Portable RSE buttons and LEDs..................................................................................................................................... 14

Portable RSE power jack and communication ports ..................................................................................................... 15

Charging the Portable RSE battery ............................................................................................................................... 16

The Portable RSE software interface ............................................................................................................................ 16

The Main menu ......................................................................................................................................................... 16

RF Configuration Indication....................................................................................................................................... 17

Tx/Rx indicator .......................................................................................................................................................... 18

Low battery level indication and effects on Portable RSE ........................................................................................ 18

OBU data fields ......................................................................................................................................................... 19

Power Button menu .................................................................................................................................................. 21

How the Portable RSE works ........................................................................................................................................ 22

Data Storage .............................................................................................................................................................. 22

Synchronization ......................................................................................................................................................... 22

RSE Communication block diagram .......................................................................................................................... 22

3. Operating Procedures ..................................................................................................................................... 23

Starting up the Portable RSE ......................................................................................................................................... 23

Suspending the Portable RSE ........................................................................................................................................ 23

Waking the Portable RSE .............................................................................................................................................. 23

Powering off the Portable RSE ...................................................................................................................................... 24

Resetting (Rebooting) the Portable RSE ....................................................................................................................... 24

Checking battery power remaining .............................................................................................................................. 25

Unlocking the Portable RSE .......................................................................................................................................... 26

Returning to the Portable RSE program ....................................................................................................................... 28

Restart the Portable RSE software ............................................................................................................................... 28

Reading OBUs ............................................................................................................................................................... 29

Scanning Zones ............................................................................................................................................................. 31

Front-Mounted OBUs on Trucks ............................................................................................................................... 31

Roof-Mounted OBUs on Trucks ................................................................................................................................ 32

Windshield-Mounted OBUs on Passenger Vehicles .................................................................................................. 32

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Unmounted OBUs ..................................................................................................................................................... 33

Reviewing saved OBU data ........................................................................................................................................... 36

Viewing Agency and Scratch pad data .......................................................................................................................... 36

Transferring Data to the LC ........................................................................................................................................... 37

Erasing OBU data .......................................................................................................................................................... 38

Command and Controls ................................................................................................................................................ 39

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................................... 45

4. Theory of Operations ...................................................................................................................................... 46

RF Power Level settings ................................................................................................................................................ 47

5. Installation and Configuration......................................................................................................................... 48

Installing an antenna .................................................................................................................................................... 48

Configuring automatic suspending ............................................................................................................................... 49

Configuring automatic backlight and screen dimming ................................................................................................. 49

Setting the time and date ............................................................................................................................................. 50

6. Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................. 51

Troubleshooting Methodology ..................................................................................................................................... 51

Returning the Portable RSE for service ......................................................................................................................... 51

Performing a Health Check on the Diagnostics screen ................................................................................................. 51

Troubleshooting tree: Difficulty reading OBUs consistently ........................................................................................ 53

Troubleshooting tree: Battery does not fully charge to 100% (0 mAH consumed) ...................................................... 54

Troubleshooting tree: Touchscreen responds inaccurately to inputs .......................................................................... 55

LC Transfer Error messages .......................................................................................................................................... 56

OBU Transaction Buffer Full. ..................................................................................................................................... 56

Insufficient Power (to transfer data to LC) ................................................................................................................ 56

7. Maintenance Procedures ................................................................................................................................ 57

Cleaning the Portable RSE touch screen ....................................................................................................................... 57

Protecting the touchscreen .......................................................................................................................................... 58

Calibrating the touchscreen ......................................................................................................................................... 58

Replacing the battery pack ........................................................................................................................................... 59

Determining the software and firmware versions........................................................................................................ 59

8. Appendix......................................................................................................................................................... 60

Technical Specifications and Pin outs ........................................................................................................................... 60

Tech specs: ................................................................................................................................................................ 60

Serial port pin out ..................................................................................................................................................... 60

Reference Documents .................................................................................................................................................. 61

Other commercial Documents: ................................................................................................................................. 61

Acronyms and Synonyms .............................................................................................................................................. 62

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List of Figures:

Figure 2-1: Short-Range Antenna ................................................................................................................................. 11

Figure 2-2: Optional remote Antenna .......................................................................................................................... 11

Figure 2-3: Portable RSE Stylus ..................................................................................................................................... 13

Figure 2-4: Portable RSE buttons and LEDs .................................................................................................................. 14

Figure 2-5: Portable RSE – bottom view ....................................................................................................................... 15

Figure 2-6: Main Menu screen ...................................................................................................................................... 16

Figure 2-7: RF Configuration Display ............................................................................................................................ 17

Figure 2-8: Power Button menu ................................................................................................................................... 21

Figure 2-9: RSE communication block diagram ............................................................................................................ 22

Figure 3-1: General battery power level indication ...................................................................................................... 25

Figure 3-2: Detailed battery power level indication ..................................................................................................... 26

Figure 3-3: Windows Mobile 5.0 locked Today screen ................................................................................................. 27

Figure 3-4: Successful OBU scan ................................................................................................................................... 29

Figure 3-5: Scanning position of OBUs with orientation arrows (G4 transponder shown) .......................................... 34

Figure 3-6: Scanning position of motorcycle FME ........................................................................................................ 35

Figure 3-7: Saved OBU data .......................................................................................................................................... 36

Figure 3-8: Data transfer in progress ............................................................................................................................ 37

Figure 3-9: LC Transfer complete confirmation ............................................................................................................ 38

Figure 3-10: Zero OBU records ..................................................................................................................................... 38

Figure 4-1: Functional Block Diagram ........................................................................................................................... 46

Figure 5-1: Portable RSE antenna terminals (top view) ................................................................................................ 48

Figure 5-2: OK button for committing configuration changes ...................................................................................... 49

Figure 6-1: The Diagnostics Screen ............................................................................................................................... 52

Figure 6-2: OBU Transaction Buffer Full message ........................................................................................................ 56

Figure 6-3: Insufficient Power message ........................................................................................................................ 56

List of Tables:

Table 2-1: RF Configuration Abbreviations ................................................................................................................... 17

Table 2-2: Tx/Rx indicator states .................................................................................................................................. 18

Table 2-3: Low battery level indicators......................................................................................................................... 19

Table 2-4 OBU data fields and locations ..................................................................................................................... 20

Table 2-5: Available functions on Power Button menu ................................................................................................ 21

Table 3-1: Possible OBU Read result statuses and solutions ........................................................................................ 30

Table 4-1: RF power level settings ................................................................................................................................ 47

Table 6-1: Health Check Status Results......................................................................................................................... 51

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1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual is divided into two parts; Operating Instructions and Maintenance Instructions. See the Table of Contents

for more details.

This manual is the main reference document used during training given by Kapsch TrafficCom to Operator,

Installation, Maintenance, and Service personnel. It is also used as a reference by Kapsch TrafficCom certified technical

service personnel in the field once training has been completed.

Warnings and Cautions

Warnings

Warnings indicate a risk of bodily harm and include a symbol indicating the type of injury that is at risk.

WARNING:

WARNING DESCRIPTION HERE.

No warnings currently appear in this manual.

Cautions

Cautions indicate a risk of damage to equipment or loss of data.

CAUTION:

Caution description here.

The following cautions appear in the manual:

Do not use sharp objects on the Portable RSE touch screen. Tapping the touch screen with sharp objects can damage

the touch screen.

Use only the external power supply intended for the Portable RSE. Using any other external power source may

damage the Portable RSE.

Do not clean the touch screen using tissues, paper towels, or harsh cleaning agents as these can damage the device.

Long exposure to the following solutions may damage the device.

• pine oil

• oil-based paint

• automotive brake cleaner

• isopropyl alcohol

• carburetor cleaner

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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2. OVERVIEW

Introduction

The Portable RSE is a hand-held device that can read all IAG-compatible On Board Units (OBUs). The OBU data is

stored in the Portable RSE where it can be viewed and later downloaded to a Lane Controller (LC). The Portable RSE

supplements existing Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) systems and can be used for applications such as valet parking,

transponder screening, and enforcement.

Portable RSE components

The Portable RSE consists of a Reader module joined to an Ultra-Rugged Field PC and has of the following

components:

• battery: This device comes with a lithium ion rechargeable battery pack.

• external power supply: The external power supply connects to AC power and supplies 12V DC to the Portable

RSE. This external power supply charges the battery while it powers the device.

• short-range antenna: range of approx. 5 ft.

• optional remote antenna: reach of approx. 8 ft.

• 50 Ω terminating resistor: this resistor is connected to terminate one of the antenna terminals when that

terminal is not connected to an antenna.

• removable belt clip

• removable hand strap

• stylus (see page 12 for more information)

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Antennas

The Portable RSE is equipped with a standard locally attached antenna that allows the unit to read Transponders. It

provides a connection for the same type of antenna to be remotely attached via a RF cable for increased distance

from the PDA to the tag. A dedicated terminal is located on the top of the Portable RSE for each type of antenna. The

unused antenna terminal must be terminated with a 50 Ω terminating resistor.

Figure 2-1: Short-Range Antenna

Figure 2-2: Optional remote Antenna

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Stylus

CAUTION:

Do not use sharp objects on the Portable RSE touch screen. Tapping the

touch screen with sharp objects can damage the touch screen.

The stylus in Figure 2-3 is stored in the Stylus holder on the back of the device. For best results, it is recommended

that you use the stylus to tap the screen when using the Portable RSE.

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Figure 2-3: Portable RSE Stylus

stylus

stylus holder

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Portable RSE buttons and LEDs

The terms for the buttons and LEDs in Figure 2-4 are used throughout the manual.

Figure 2-4: Portable RSE buttons and LEDs

Power-up LED

Navigation button

Enter button

Context button

Power button

Home button

Start button

Application button

Battery charging LED

Speaker

Microphone

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Portable RSE power jack and communication ports

The 12V DC power jack and the communication ports are located on the bottom of the Portable RSE. To protect the

device, ensure the protective cover is properly seated when the ports are not in use.

Figure 2-5: Portable RSE – bottom view

12 VDC

0.8A

USB mini B port

USB mini A port

(not used)

9-pin serial port

12V DC jack

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Charging the Portable RSE battery

CAUTION:

Use only the external power supply intended for the Portable RSE. Using any

other external power source may damage the Portable RSE.

The Portable RSE battery charges via an external power supply connected to the 12VDC jack on the bottom of the

Portable RSE. The Portable RSE battery does not charge when connected to a computer via a USB port. The battery

charging LED flashes red when the battery is charging and illuminates solid red when the battery is fully charged.

The Portable RSE software interface

The Main menu

When the Portable RSE software launches, the main menu screen appears. From here you can navigate to perform the

Portable RSE’s two main functions: reading OBUs and transferring OBU data to the LC.

Figure 2-6: Main Menu screen

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RF Configuration Indication

The RF configuration settings are displayed at the bottom of the OBU Acquisition screen. The abbreviations in Table

2-1 list all possible configuration settings.

Figure 2-7: RF Configuration Display

Table 2-1: RF Configuration Abbreviations

Antenna Type

RF Power Level

State Indicator Meaning

Ant SR short-range antenna selected

LR long-range antenna port selected

Pwr LO low RF power level selected

MD medium RF power level selected

HI high RF power level selected

AU automatic RF power level selected

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Tx/Rx indicator

The Tx/Rx indicator on the bottom of the LC Transfer screen and the OBU Acquisition screen provides the following

feedback:

Table 2-2: Tx/Rx indicator states

Low battery level indication and effects on Portable RSE

A low battery level can affect the performance of the Portable RSE as the device attempts to reduce power

consumption and avoid data loss. Table 2-3 outlines the behavior you can expect as the remaining battery power is

reduced.

State Meaning Screen

(Dk Green)

Portable RSE connection to LC is idle. LC Transfer

(Lt.Green)

Portable RSE is transferring data to the

LC.

LC Transfer

(clear)

Portable RSE communication with OBU is

idle.

OBU Acquisition

Health Check is idle. Diagnostics

(Yellow)

Portable RSE is attempting to

communicate with OBU.

OBU Acquisition

The Portable RSE is performing a Health

Check.

Diagnostics

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Table 2-3: Low battery level indicators

OBU data fields

OBU data is displayed on the OBU Acquisition screen, the Agency screen, and the Scratchpad screen:

approximate

battery level effect on RSE (if not connected to AC power)

20% • battery level indicator bars replaced by exclamation

mark:

15% • The RSE suspends into Hibernate mode after 1 min.

• Main Battery Low warning message appears:

10% • The RSE suspends into sleep mode after 10 sec.

• Cannot transfer OBU data to the LC.

• Main Battery Very Low warning message appears.

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Table 2-4 OBU data fields and locations

Data Field Screen where data appear

Date/Time OBU Acquisition

Status OBU Acquisition

Agency ID OBU Acquisition

OBU Serial # OBU Acquisition

OBU Type OBU Acquisition

Revenue Type Agency

(De-)Commission Agency

Mounting Loc Agency

Veh. Type Agency

Veh. Axles Agency

Veh. Weight Agency

Veh. Rear Tires Agency

Reader ID Scratchpad

TM Date/Time Scratchpad

Plaza ID Scratchpad

Lane ID Scratchpad

TC Date/Time Scratchpad

Txn Num Scratchpad

Checksum Scratchpad

Agency ID Scratchpad

Portable RSE

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Power Button menu

Pressing and holding the Power button will open the Power Button menu. From this menu, there are several

shutdown options available, as outlined in Table 2-5.

Figure 2-8: Power Button menu

Table 2-5: Available functions on Power Button menu

Button Function

Suspend puts the unit in Hibernate mode.

Reset reboots the Portable RSE.

Power Off shuts down the Portable RSE.

Cancel closes the Power Button menu.

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How the Portable RSE works

When an OBU read is initiated, the Portable RSE scans for any IAG-protocol OBUs within range. OBUs within range

respond by transmitting their data to the Portable RSE. This data is then decoded and displayed on the LCD. The

Portable RSE includes a standard whip antenna that allows the unit to read OBUs at a distance of approximately 5

feet. An optional remote antenna is available that can extend the reach of the device to approximately 9 feet. The

Portable RSE does not write to the OBU.

Data Storage

The data read by the Portable RSE is stored internally in the Portable RSE where it can be either be viewed or

downloaded to the LC. The Portable RSE can store data from a maximum of 1000 OBU reads. Once 1000 OBUs have

been read, the data must be downloaded to an LC or erased before more OBUs can be read. OBU data is automatically

erased from the Portable RSE once it has been downloaded to the LC. See Erasing OBU data on page 38 for more

information.

Synchronization

When performing a read, the Portable RSE checks for incoming RF signals from toll plaza Readers. If trigger pulses

from toll plaza Readers are detected, the Portable RSE determines the length of time between trigger pulses (i.e. the

length of the superframe) and sends its own trigger pulse when it is unlikely to conflict with the toll plaza Reader. This

ensures data is not corrupted in either the Portable RSE or toll plaza Readers.

Note: To avoid potential performance impacts on toll plaza Readers, the Portable

RSE must be positioned in accordance with the requirements of this section.

RSE Communication block diagram

Figure 2-9 illustrates the possible external communication interfaces of the Portable RSE.

Figure 2-9: RSE communication block diagram

P-RSE

USB mini-B

port serial port

Lane

Controller

USB mini-A

port

not used

Computer

Portable RSE

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3. OPERATING PROCEDURES

Starting up the Portable RSE

This procedure outlines how to power up the Portable RSE.

Prerequisites: None.

NOTE: The Portable RSE will automatically start up when connected to external AC

power.

1. Press the Power button .The green power-up LED lights for approximately 10 seconds while the Portable RSE

begins booting up.

2. The Ultra-Rugged Field PC and Windows Mobile boot splash screens appear. After Windows Mobile has started,

the Portable RSE software automatically launches.

3. A Health Check is automatically performed and messages are displayed if any errors are found. Total boot-up time

is approximately one (1) minute.

Suspending the Portable RSE

Suspending the device does not shut down the Portable RSE or end any programs, but puts the Portable RSE into

Hibernate mode. In Hibernate mode, the LCD screen goes completely blank. Hibernate mode reduces, but does not

eliminate, battery power consumption. This procedure outlines how to manually suspend the Portable RSE; however,

you can also configure the Portable RSE to automatically suspend after a predetermined time (see Configuring

automatic suspending, page 49).

Prerequisites: None.

1. Press the Power button . The green power-up LED lights momentarily and the screen powers off.

Waking the Portable RSE

This procedure outlines how to activate a suspended Portable RSE from Hibernate mode.

Prerequisites: None.

1. Press the Power button . The green power-up LED lights momentarily and the Portable RSE displays the screen

showing at the time the Portable RSE was suspended.

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Powering off the Portable RSE

Powering off the Portable RSE ends all programs and removes power from all Portable RSE components except for the

internal real-time clock. The Portable RSE should be powered off if it will not be used for an extended period of time.

No OBU data or configuration settings are lost when the Portable RSE is powered off.

Prerequisites: The Portable RSE must be disconnected from AC power.

1. Press and hold the Power button until the Power Button menu appears.

2. From the Power Button menu, press the Power Off button. The Power Off button will not be available if the RSE

is charging.

3. A warning message appears, stating that unsaved data will be lost. Select OK. No OBU data is lost when the RSE is

powered off.

Resetting (Rebooting) the Portable RSE

Reboot the Portable RSE by tapping Reset from the Power Button menu, or by holding down the Power button

for approx. 6 sec. No OBU data or configuration settings are lost when the Portable RSE is rebooted.

Prerequisites: None.

1. Press and hold the Power button until the Power Button menu appears.

2. From the Power Button menu, press the Reset button; or continue to hold the Power button for approx. 6 sec.

until the Portable RSE reboots.

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Checking battery power remaining

Two types of battery power remaining indications are available: general and detailed. You should be aware of how

much battery power is remaining, as low battery power levels can affect the behavior of the Portable RSE (see Low

battery level indication and effects on Portable RSE, page 18).

Note: For low battery indications see Table 2-3: Low battery level indicators on page 19.

Prerequisites: None.

Viewing the general battery level

1. Tap the time displayed in the upper-right corner of any screen.

2. If the Portable RSE is running on battery power, the battery level is shown between 1 to 4 bars, with an

exclamation mark indicating a low battery level. If the Portable RSE is running on AC power, a power cord

connection icon is displayed. To view the battery power level remaining while connected to AC power,

perform step 3.

Figure 3-1: General battery power level indication

battery level indicator

Portable RSE

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Viewing the detailed battery level

3. For a more detailed battery level indication, Tap  Settings System tabPower .  Battery tab. The

battery power level is shown in a bar graph, and the total mAH consumed. 0 mAH consumed indicates the battery

is 100% charged while 3900 mAH consumed indicates the battery is completely depleted. Tap to exit the

Power screen, then to return to the Portable RSE software.

Figure 3-2: Detailed battery power level indication

Unlocking the Portable RSE

If you inadvertently lock the Portable RSE from the Windows Mobile Today screen, the RSE will not accept any

inputs and you will not be able to navigate from the Today screen.

Portable RSE

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Figure 3-3: Windows Mobile 5.0 locked Today screen

1. Unlock the RSE.

a) Tap Unlock at the bottom-right of the screen. The Unlock screen appears

b) Tap Unlock from the Unlock screen.

locked Portable RSE

indication

tap Unlock

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2. The device is now unlocked . To return to the Portable RSE software, see Returning to the Portable RSE

program, page 28.

Returning to the Portable RSE program

Although the Portable RSE runs on the Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system, the Portable RSE is not meant as a

personal computing device. You should keep the Portable RSE software active at all times. However, if you

inadvertently close the Portable RSE software screen, you can easily return to it:

1. Press the Power button to suspend the RSE.

2. Press the Power button again to wake the RSE. The RSE will automatically return to the RSE software.

3. If the RSE does not return to the RSE software, you must restart the RSE software (see Restart the Portable RSE

software, page 28).

Restart the Portable RSE software

If you inadvertently shutdown the RSE software, reboot the Portable RSE (see Resetting (Rebooting) the Portable RSE,

page 24) to restart the RSE software. No OBU data is lost when the RSE is rebooted.

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Reading OBUs

OBUs are read from the OBU Acquisition screen.

Prerequisites: - The Portable RSE must have less than 1000 stored OBU records.

- The Portable RSE antenna is properly installed and configured (see Installing an antenna, page48).

- The Portable RSE must be positioned within the scanning zone (see Scanning Zones, page 30).

- Only one OBU must be within range of the Portable RSE.

1. From the Portable RSE main menu, tap Read OBU. The OBU Acquisition screen appears.

2. With the Portable RSE orientated as outlined in Scanning Zones, page 30, from the OBU Acquisition screen, tap

Read OBU.

NOTE: A blue highlighted OBU Read Success message indicates saved OBU data is

being displayed. A green highlighted OBU Read Success message indicates

data from the latest OBU read is being displayed.

3. After approx. 1 or 2 seconds, the Read result status is displayed. If OBU Read Success is displayed, the OBU data

has been successfully read. Any other message indicates a Read error. See Table 3-1, page 30.

Figure 3-4: Successful OBU scan

Read result status

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Table 3-1: Possible OBU Read result statuses and solutions

Read Status Description Solution

OBU Read Success The OBU was read successfully. N/A

OBU Data Not Read The Portable RSE did not receive any

OBU data and was unable to

communicate with the OBU.

Ensure the prerequisites for Reading OBUs

on page 29 have been met.

CRC error Invalid CRC. Ensure the prerequisites for Reading OBUs

on page 29 have been met.

Non-IAG OBU The OBU has a non-IAG Group ID. The data are read and stored as in a Read

Success unless it is also detected that the

OBU is not supported.

OBU not supported The Portable RSE is not permitted to

accept data from OBUs of this particular

Group ID.

The list of unaccepted Group Ids is factory

configured. Contact Kapsch TrafficCom if

this Group ID has been excluded in error.

Comms Error The Portable RSE could not read all the

OBU data in the allotted time.

Ensure the prerequisites for Reading OBUs

on page 29 have been met. Also, see Table

6-1: Health Check Status Results.

Portable RSE

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Scanning Zones

When scanning mounted OBUs, position yourself facing the OBU with the Portable RSE held in front of you. The

distance between the Portable RSE and the OBU is controlled by the configuration. The short-range antenna has a

maximum range of 5 feet. The ideal position for a successful read is to position the Portable RSE in the shaded areas in

the two diagrams below.

Front-Mounted OBUs on Trucks

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Roof-Mounted OBUs on Trucks

Windshield-Mounted OBUs on Passenger Vehicles

Portable RSE

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Front-Mounted OBUs on Passenger Vehicles

Unmounted OBUs

For OBUs that are not installed in a vehicle, scan the OBUs in the orientation and approximate distance outlined

below.

For unmounted FME, FPT, and G4 OBUs, orient the OBU with the arrows pointing away from the Portable RSE.

Portable RSE

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Figure 3-5: Scanning position of OBUs with orientation arrows (G4 transponder shown)

Orientation arrows

Portable RSE

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Note: For motorcycle FME OBUs, mounted and unmounted, orient the OBU with the notch on the OBU pointing away

from the Portable RSE as in Figure 3-6.

Figure 3-6: Scanning position of motorcycle FME

notch

Portable RSE

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Reviewing saved OBU data

After the OBU data is read, it is saved in the Portable RSE until the data is erased or downloaded to the Lane

Controller. The status message OBU Read Success highlights blue to indicate the data being viewed is saved data and

not data from the most recent scan.

1. From the Portable RSE main menu, tap Read OBU. The OBU Acquisition screen appears.

2. From the OBU Acquisition page, press the navigation button left or right to scroll through the OBU

records. The record number being viewed increase or decrease as you scroll through the OBU records.

Figure 3-7: Saved OBU data

Viewing Agency and Scratch pad data

The OBU Acquisition screen does not display all the OBU data. This procedure outlines how to view the OBU Agency

and Scratchpad data.

Prerequisites: The OBU Acquisition screen must be displaying either current or stored OBU data.

1. From the OBU Acquisition screen, press the navigation button, as required, to display the OBU record

whose Agency and/or Scratchpad data you wish to view.

2. Tap OBU Data at the bottom-left of the OBU Acquisition screen.

OBU record number being viewed

total number of OBU records

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3. Select Agency or Scratchpad, as applicable. The selected data fields are displayed.

4. To view Agency or Scratchpad data from another OBU record, tap Previous to return to the OBU Acquisition

screen and repeat steps 1 through 3.

Transferring Data to the LC

Each OBU read is stored in the Portable RSE, which can store a maximum of 1000 OBU reads. To save the OBU data

long-term, it must be transferred to the LC. Once OBU data has been transferred from the Portable RSE to the LC, it is

erased from the Portable RSE.

Prerequisites: - You must have at least 10% battery life remaining or be connected to AC power.

- The Portable RSE serial port must be connected to the LC using a null modem serial cable.

- There must be OBU data stored in the Portable RSE.

- An LC that conforms to ICD 360453-702

1. From the main menu, tap LC transfer. The Transfer screen appears.

NOTE: The OBU records are automatically deleted after they have been

successfully transferred to the LC.

2. From the Transfer screen, tap Transfer to immediately begin transferring the stored OBU records to the LC. A blue

Transfer Status bar indicates the progress of the transfer.

Figure 3-8: Data transfer in progress

3. After the records have been successful transfer, a confirmation message appears:

Portable RSE

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Figure 3-9: LC Transfer complete confirmation

4. If any error messages appear, resolve the errors as outlined in LC Transfer Error messages, page 56.

Erasing OBU data

OBU data is automatically erased from the Portable RSE after it has been transferred to the LC. However, you can

delete OBU data without transferring it to the LC. The only option available is to delete all OBU data; you cannot select

specific records to delete.

Prerequisites: None.

CAUTION:

Once the OBU data is erased, it cannot be recovered. To save the data,

transfer the OBU records to the LC.

1. From the Main menu, OBU Acquisition screen, Agency Screen, or Scratchpad Screen: Tap Menu in the bottom-

right of the screen  tap Config.  tap the OBU Data tab.

2. Read the warning message. Tap Erase OBU Data  tap OK in the Erase OBU Data pop-up window to confirm 

tap Yes in the second Erase OBU Data pop-up window to delete all OBU data.

3. When you return to the OBU Acquisition screen, the total number of OBU records will now be zero.

Figure 3-10: Zero OBU records

total number of OBU records = 0

no OBU record being displayed

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Command and Controls

Command How is this command executed? What does this command do? What is the purpose of this command?

Applications

Manager

Press the Applications Manager button. displays the Applications Manager

screen, which displays a list of the

programs that are currently running

on the device.

not used within the Portable RSE

software

Context

Press the Context button. displays context information (ex.

Help screens) depending on the

current screen being displayed.

not used within the Portable RSE

software.

Enter

Press the Enter button. functions as a normal Enter key. not used within the Portable RSE

software

Home

Press the Home button. displays the Windows Mobile 5.0

Today screen.

not used within the Portable RSE

software

Portable RSE

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Command How is this command executed? What does this command do? What is the purpose of this command?

Power

Press the Power button. if pressed momentarily, suspends

Portable RSE into Hibernate mode.

if pressed and held for approx. 1

second, displays Power Button

menu.

If pressed and held for approx. 6

seconds, reboots the Portable RSE.

allows the user to Suspend, Reboot

(Reset), or Power Off the Portable RSE.

Start

Press the Start button. displays the Start menu to access the Settings necessary to set

the time and calibrate the touchscreen

Navigation

Press the Navigation button up, down, left, or

right.

moves the cursors and scrolls

through OBU records.

to scroll through the stored OBU

records from the OBU Acquisition

screen by pressing left or right.

About From any screen (except the Config or Diagnostics

screen),

tap Menu, then,

tap About.

displays the Portable RSE firmware

and software versions.

to confirm the firmware and software

of the Portable RSE are up to date.

Portable RSE

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Command How is this command executed? What does this command do? What is the purpose of this command?

Agency From the OBU Acquisition screen,

tap OBU Data in the bottom-left corner, then,

tap Agency.

displays the OBU Agency data. to view the Agency data of the OBU

data currently being viewed.

Antenna Navigate to the Configuration screen:

tap Menu in the bottom-right corner, then,

tap Config.

From the Configuration screen, tap the Config tab,

if necessary, then

select the appropriate Antenna from the drop-

down box, then,

tap OK.

identifies which antenna is

connected to the Portable RSE

(either short range or long range).

to configure the antenna.

Battery Power

(hibernate)

Navigate to the Configuration screen:

tap Menu in the bottom-right corner, then,

tap Config.

From the Configuration screen, tap the Hibernate

tab, if necessary, then

select the On Battery Power check box and select

a duration from the drop-down box, then,

tap OK.

enables automatic hibernation

when the Portable RSE is running on

battery power.

to enable the device to automatically

enter Hibernate mode when running

on battery power.

to select the duration of inactivity

before the Portable RSE enters sleep

mode.

Portable RSE

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Command How is this command executed? What does this command do? What is the purpose of this command?

Erase OBU Data Navigate to the Configuration screen:

tap Menu in the bottom-right corner, then,

tap Config.

From the Configuration screen, tap the OBU Data

tab, if necessary, then,

tap the Erase OBU Data button, then,

tap OK, then tap Yes to confirm.

deletes all OBU data stored on the

Portable RSE.

to clear the OBU data without

downloading it to the LC.

External Power

(hibernate)

Navigate to the Configuration screen:

tap Menu in the bottom-right corner, then,

tap Config.

From the Configuration screen, tap the Hibernate

tab, if necessary, then,

select the On External Power check box and select

a duration from the drop-down box, then,

tap OK.

enables automatic hibernation

when the Portable RSE is running on

AC power.

to enable the device to automatically

enter Hibernate mode when running

on AC power.

to select the duration of inactivity

before the Portable RSE enters sleep

mode.

LC Transfer From the Main Menu screen:

tap LC Transfer.

displays the LC transfer screen. to navigate to the LC transfer screen,

where OBU data can be transferred to

an LC.

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Command How is this command executed? What does this command do? What is the purpose of this command?

Menu From any screen (except the Configuration,

Diagnostic or About screen),

tap Menu in the bottom-right corner.

displays a menu to select Config,

Diagnostics, or About.

to allow the user to select the Config,

Diagnostics, or About navigation

buttons.

Perform Health

Check

Navigate to the Diagnostics screen:

tap Menu in the bottom-right corner, then,

tap Diagnostics.

From the Diagnostics screen, tap Perform Health

Check.

performs a diagnostic check of the

Portable RSE.

to confirm that the Reader module is

functioning properly and is

communicating with the Field PC.

Previous From the Agency or Scratchpad screen,

tap Previous

displays the OBU Acquisition

screen.

to return to the OBU Acquisition screen

after viewing Agency or Scratchpad

data.

Read OBU

(navigation)

From the Main Menu screen:

tap Read OBU.

displays the OBU Acquisition

screen.

to navigate to the OBU Acquisition

screen, where OBU data can be viewed

and OBUs can be read.

Read OBU

(read)

From the OBU Acquisition screen,

tap Read OBU.

initiates an OBU Read attempt. to read OBU data.

Reporting Port this parameter is permanently set to Serial. identifies which port is used for

downloading data to the LC.

to configure communications to the LC.

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Command How is this command executed? What does this command do? What is the purpose of this command?

RF Power Level Navigate to the Configuration screen:

tap Menu in the bottom-right corner, then,

tap Config.

From the Configuration screen, tap the Config tab,

if necessary, then,

select the appropriate RF Power Level from the

drop-down box, then,

tap OK.

sets the RF level used for

communicating with the OBU when

using the short range antenna.

to allow the user to configure an

optimal power level used for

communicating with the OBU with the

short-range antenna.

Scratchpad From the OBU Acquisition screen,

tap OBU Data in the bottom-left corner, then,

tap Scratchpad.

displays the OBU Scratchpad data. to view the Scratchpad data of the OBU

currently being viewed.

Transfer From the LC Transfer screen,

tap Transfer

Initiates a download of OBU data to

the LC.

to download the OBU data stored on

the Portable RSE to the LC.

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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Portable RSE

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4. THEORY OF OPERATIONS

This section offers a more detailed overview of the RSE components than the introductory overview provided in

Overview, Section 2, page 10. A functional block diagram of the Portable RSE is shown in Figure 4-1.

Figure 4-1: Functional Block Diagram

Reader

Module

Ultra-Rugged

Field PC

RF Circuitry

Microprocessor

RS-232

Short-range

Antenna

Long-range

Antenna

Power supply

12 VDC

120 VAC

Lane Controller

RS-232

USB 2.0

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RF Power Level settings

The RF signal level can be adjusted when the Portable RSE is configured to use the short-range antenna port. The RF

Power level is fixed at High when the Portable RSE is configured to use the long range antenna port since the purpose

of the long-range antenna port is to use the remote antenna with the Portable RSE. The RF Power Level settings

available are outlined in Table 4-1. The Medium and Low power settings are recommended for use in confined spaces

or when other OBUs are nearby.

Table 4-1: RF power level settings

RF Power Level Function

Low lowest RF signal level used to read OBUs

Medium medium RF signal level used to read OBUs

High highest RF signal level used to read OBUs

Auto attempts to read an OBU at the lowest RF signal

level, then increases the RF signal level until an

OBU is successfully Read, or the Portable RSE

has reached the maximum RF signal level.

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5. INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION

Installing an antenna

There are two types of antennas available; a short-range antenna that can read OBUs from approx. 5 ft., or an

optional remote antenna that can read OBUs from approx. 9 ft. After the antenna is installed, the Portable RSE must

be configured to identify which antenna is being used.

1. Connect the antenna to the Portable RSE.

• If installing the short-range antenna, connect the antenna to the SR terminal at the top of the Portable RSE.

• If installing the remote antenna, connect the antenna to the LR terminal at the top of the Portable RSE.

Figure 5-1: Portable RSE antenna terminals (top view)

2. Connect the 50 Ω RF terminator to the unused antenna terminal.

3. Configure the Portable RSE antenna settings:

a) Navigate to the Configuration screen by tapping Menu in the bottom-right corner, tapping Config., then

tapping the Config tab.

b) From the Antenna drop-down box, select SHORT_RANGE or LONG_RANGE, depending on which type of

antenna was installed in step 1.

NOTE: When the Portable RSE antenna is configured for LONG_RANGE, the RF

Power is automatically set to HIGH and cannot be changed to ensure the

maximum communication distance.

c) From the RF Power Level drop down box, select the appropriate RF Power level.

NOTE: Tapping in the upper-right corner will exit the Config screen without

making changes.

d) Tap OK in the bottom-right corner to make changes and exit the Config screen.

long-range

antenna

terminal

short-range

antenna

terminal

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Figure 5-2: OK button for committing configuration changes

Configuring automatic suspending

You can configure the Portable RSE to suspend into Hibernate mode after a configurable duration. Configure

Hibernate mode through the Portable RSE software as outlined in this procedure.

Prerequisites: None.

1. Navigate to the Configuration screen by tapping Menu in the bottom-right corner, tapping Config, then tapping

the Hibernate tab.

2. To configure automatic Hibernate when the RSE is running on battery power, select the On Battery Power check

box, then select a duration (between 1 and 5 min.) from the drop-down menu. The duration selected is the time

the RSE is inactive while operating on battery power before going into Hibernate mode.

3. To configure automatic Hibernate when the RSE is running on AC power, select the On External Power check box

then select a duration (between 1 and 30 min.) from the drop-down menu. The duration selected is the time the

RSE is inactive while operating on external power before going into Hibernate mode.

Configuring automatic backlight and screen dimming

Windows Mobile can be configured to dim the screen to reduce battery consumption without entering Hibernate

mode.

Prerequisites: None.

1. Tap  Settings System tabBacklight . The Backlight settings are displayed.

2. The backlight settings for running on battery power and external power are configured separately. Tap the

applicable along the bottom of the Backlight screen to configure the appropriate settings.

3. Select Turn off backlight if device is not used for to enable backlight and screen dimming. Select a duration, from

10 sec. to 5 min., from the drop-down menu.

4. Select Turn on backlight when a button is pressed or the screen is tapped. If this option is not selected, the only

way to return the screen to normal brightness is to suspend and then wake the Portable RSE.

5. Tap to exit the Backlight screen, then tap to return to the Portable RSE software.

Portable RSE

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Setting the time and date

When the Portable RSE reads an OBU, the system time and date is used to record the read time. This procedure

outlines how to set the system time and date.

Prerequisites: None.

1. Tap  Settings System tabClock and Alarms  Time tab.

2. Change the Home time as required. Tap to highlight the hour, minute, seconds, day, month or year then tap on

the arrow buttons to make changes.

3. Tap in the upper-right corner of the screen. Click Yes to save changes.

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6. TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Methodology

When troubleshooting Portable RSE issues, first connect the Portable RSE to external power to ensure the Portable

RSE problems are not being caused by a defective battery. Then perform a Health Check (see Performing a Health

Check on the Diagnostics screen, page 51). Troubleshooting trees are provided for the most common Portable RSE

errors.

Returning the Portable RSE for service

If the Portable RSE requires service please contact Kapsch TrafficCom for an RMA number. Do not attempt to service

the device yourself.

Performing a Health Check on the Diagnostics screen

Performing a Health Check examines the main internal components of the Portable RSE: the Application-Specific

Integrated Circuit (ASIC), the Microprocessor Unit (MCU), and the communications between the Ultra-Rugged Field PC

and the Reader module. Performing the Health Check produces one of the following results:

Table 6-1: Health Check Status Results

To perform a Health Check:

1. From any screen (except the Config or About screen), tap Menu in the bottom-right corner, then, tap Diagnostics.

The Diagnostics screen appears.

Health Check Status Definition

OKAY The Portable RSE successfully passed all tests.

ASIC ERROR The ASIC is not functioning properly. Return the device for repairs.

MCU ERROR The MCU is not functioning properly. Return the device for repairs.

HW ERROR not currently used

COMMS ERROR The communications interface between the Ultra-Rugged Field PC

and the Reader Module is not functioning properly. Return the

device for repairs.

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NOTE: The Health Check Status shown when the Diagnostics screen appears is the

result from the previous Health Check.

2. To perform a new Health Check, tap Perform Health Check.

3. After a short delay while the tests are being performed, the Health Check Status is displayed (see Table 6-1:

Health Check Status Results). If any errors appear, return the Portable RSE for repairs.

4. Tap Ok to exit the Diagnostics screen.

Figure 6-1: The Diagnostics Screen

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Troubleshooting tree: Difficulty reading OBUs consistently

START

Symptom:

P-RSE has difficulty

reading OBUs.

Contact Kapsch

Service Assistance

Ensure that the P-RSE is

configured for the antenna

currently installed

and that the antenna is

oriented properly.

P-RSE is

functional

P-RSE

consistently reads

OBUs?

If using a short range

antenna, ensure that the RF

Power Level is appropriate for

the distance between the

reader and the transponder.

Yes

Check that the P-RSE is

orientated correctly when

reading an OBU .

P-RSE is

functional

P-RSE is

functional

Yes

Attempt to read a

known good OBU.

P-RSE is

functional

Yes

P-RSE

consistently reads

OBUs?

P-RSE

consistently reads

OBUs?

P-RSE

consistently reads

OBU?

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Troubleshooting tree: Battery does not fully charge to 100% (0 mAH consumed)

START

Symptom:

Battery does not fully

charge to 100% capacity.

Contact Kapsch

Service Assistance

Completely discharge the

battery, then try to

recharge the battery to

100% capacity.

Yes

Battery is

functional

Yes

Has the battery

been fully discharged,

then recharged

3 times?

Battery charges to

100% capacity?

Replace the battery,

then try to recharge the

battery to 100% capacity.

Battery charges to

100% capacity?

Battery is

functional

Yes

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Troubleshooting tree: Touchscreen responds inaccurately to inputs

START

Symptom:

Touch screen responds

inaccurately to inputs

Contact Kapsch

Service Assistance

Ensure device is unlocked.

Recalibrate the touch

screen.

See page 62

Touch screen

is functional

Does touch screen

respond correctly to

inputs?

Yes

Touch screen

is functional

Does touch screen

respond correctly to

inputs?

Yes

Reset the P-RSE.

See page 25

Touch screen

is functional

Does touch screen

respond correctly to

inputs?

Yes

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LC Transfer Error messages

OBU Transaction Buffer Full.

The Portable RSE can store a maximum of 1000 OBU records in its transaction buffer. Once the transaction buffer limit

is reached, the message shown in Figure 6-2 appears. OBUs cannot be read until the transaction buffer is cleared.

Figure 6-2: OBU Transaction Buffer Full message

Solution: Download the OBU records to the lane controller (see Transferring Data to the LC, page 37), or, if absolutely

necessary, permanently erase all OBU records (see Erasing OBU data, page 38). 24

Insufficient Power (to transfer data to LC)

If battery power is low (approx. 10% or less), the error message in Figure 6-3 appears and OBU records cannot be

downloaded to the LC to prevent the data transfer from being interrupted.

Figure 6-3: Insufficient Power message

Solution: Connect the Portable RSE to the external power supply.

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7. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

Cleaning the Portable RSE touch screen

Keep the touch screen clean to ensure the touch screen responds accurately to touch inputs.

CAUTION:

Do not clean the touch screen using tissues, paper towels or harsh cleaning

agents as these can damage the device.

CAUTION:

Long exposure to the following solutions may damage the device:

• pine oil

• oil-based paint

• automotive brake cleaner

• isopropyl alcohol

•

carburetor cleaner

1. Suspend the Portable RSE (see Suspending the Portable RSE, page 23).

2. Remove the screen protector, if applicable.

3. Apply water or a mild cleaning solution to a microfiber cloth and gently wipe off the touchscreen.

4. Wake the Portable RSE (see Waking the Portable RSE, page 23).

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Protecting the touchscreen

Protect the touchscreen from impact, pressure or abrasive substances that could damage it. To further protect the

touchscreen, apply one of the adhesive screen protectors that come with your device.

Calibrating the touchscreen

Calibrate the touchscreen to ensure that touch inputs are interpreted accurately.

1. Tap  Settings System tabScreen .

2. From the General tab, tap Align Screen. The Align Screen window appears.

3. In the center of the Align Screen are crosshairs. Firmly and accurately tap the center of the crosshairs with a

stylus. The crosshairs move to the upper-left corner of the Align Screen.

4. Continue firmly and accurately tapping the crosshairs as they move to the four corners of the Align Screen.

5. If calibration is successful, the General tab of the Screen settings appears after the upper-right crosshair is tapped

and calibration is complete.

6. If calibration fails, the crosshairs reappear in the center of Align Screen and the calibration procedure repeats.

Ensure you tap the center of the crosshairs firmly and accurately.

7. If calibration continues to fail:

• Ensure an object in not lodged under the touch screen bezel.

• Clean the touch screen with a microfiber cloth.

• Inspect the touch screen for wear or damage. Contact Kapsch Service Assistance if the Portable RSE is

damaged.

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Replacing the battery pack

Do not store or leave the device or battery pack near a heat source, or otherwise expose it to temperatures in excess

of 140oF (60oC).

Use only Battery Packs approved for this device.

Do not try to open the battery pack

Do not short the external contacts on the battery pack

Do not install the battery pack backwards so that polarity is reversed.

Do not solder directly onto the battery pack.

Do not place the battery pack in direct sunlight.

In the rare event that the battery pack leaks and fluid get into the eye, do not rub the eye, rinse well with water and

immediately seek medical care.

Determining the software and firmware versions

To determine the Portable RSE software version and RSE main unit firmware version currently running on the Portable

RSE:

1. From any screen (except the Config or Diagnostics screen), tap Menu in the bottom-right corner, then, tap About.

2. The About screen appears, displaying the current software and firmware versions.

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8. APPENDIX

Technical Specifications and Pin outs

Tech specs:

The portable RSE is designed to operate over the temperature range of -22oF (-30oC) to 122oF (50oC). At

temperatures below 14oF (-10oC) the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) may respond more slowly or the display

backlight may become dim to reduce the load on the battery power. To store the device in extreme temperatures

(lower then -22oF or higher then 140oF, the battery pack must be removed from the unit).

Serial port pin out

Connector Type

9-pin serial port, male

Pin Number Signal Description Diagram

1 DCD Data Carrier Detect input

2 RCD Receive Data input

3 TXD Transmit Data output

4 DTR Data Terminal Ready output

5 GND Ground

6 DSR Data Set Ready input

7 RTS Request to Send output

8 CTS Clear To Send input

9 RI Ring Indicator input

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Reference Documents

ICD 360430-101 Interface Control Document for the Next Generation RSE External Hardware

Interface.

ICD 360453-702 Portable RSE Reporting Interface Control Document

FSP-001 IAG Lane Tuning Procedure

322704-TAB Calibration Procedures

322710-078 Gold Transponder and Production Tester Calibration and Maintenance Procedure

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