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IT] 1 10 Hand Held Reader User Guide
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August 1998
PRELIMINARY
Amiech Systems Division
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Technalaaies Corpmrinn
A "NOVA Company
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Information in this document is subject to change and does not
represent a commitment on the part of Amtech Corporation.
©1998 Amtech Corporation. All rights reserved No portion of this
publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any
means without prior written permission of Amtech Corporation.
Certain aspects of the radio frequency identification equipment and
systems marketed by Amtech are covered by United States patents
#4,360,8|0, #4,739,328, #4,782,345, #4,816.839, #4,835,377,
#4,853,705, #4,864,158, #4,888,591, #4,999,636. and #5,030,807.
Other patents are pending in the United States; patents and patents
pending intemationallyr
Amtech®is a registered trademark of Amtech Corporation in the United
States and in certain other countries. Smar’tl’ass® is a trademark of the
Amtech Corporation.
All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their
respective owners
For further information contact:
Amtech Response Center
191 ll Dallas Parkway, Suite 300
Dallas, Texas 75287-3106 USA
Phone: (972) 733-6600
Fax: (972) 733-6695
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WARNING T0 USERS IN THE UNITED STATES
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
47 CFR §15.105(a)
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Pan 15 of the Federal Communications
Commission (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 (RF)
energy and can cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual. Operating this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case, depending on
the laws in effect. the users may be required to correct the interference at their own
expense
N0 UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS
47 CFR §15.21
CAUTION: This equipment may not be modified. altered‘ or changed in any way
without permission from Amtech Corporation. Unauthorized modification may void
the equipment authorization from the FCC and will void the Amtech warranty.
Amtech Corporation
USA
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Table of Contents
ListofTables.... ..... ..... ...... ..........vi
Listot‘Figures. ..... ..... ..... ..... ....vi
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . 1
Overview of User Guide ........................ 1
Intended Audience ........................... 1
Organization of Guide . ............ 1
Conventions ................ , 1
Overview of IT 1 1 10 Hand Held Reader .......... . 1
Components. Specifications, Features .............. 2
Diagnostic Information Displayed by Reader. . . . ..... 3
Transponder Information Displayed by Reader . . . . . 3
Keypad Functions Available to User .................. 4
Chapter 2 Field Operation . . . .
Setting Up for Field Operation ..................
Checking All Equipment . . .............
Installing Power Supply .
Battery Pack .....................
Battery Eliminator ..........................
Charging Battery Pack . l .........
Operating the Reader .......................... .
Accessing and Interpreting Transponder Information A . l .
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting the Hand Held Reader . . 23
Procedure ........................................ 23
Chapter 4 Proper Care of the Hand Held Reader . . . 25
Appendix IT1110 Hand Held Reader Specifications . 27
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List of Tables
Table 1
Table 2
1T1 l 10 Hand Held Reader Keys
Available to User ......................... 4
Troubleshooting Procedures for
IT1 1 10 Hand Held Reader .................. 21
List of Figures
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 13
Figure 14
Figure 15
Figure 16
Figure 17
Figure 18
Figure 19
Figure 20
IT1 110 Hand Held Reader Kit Showing
(A) Hand Held Reader, (B) Two (2) Battery Packs,
(C) Battery Eliminator. and (D) Battery Charger . . 2
Rechargeable Battery Pack Showing Recessed
Slot for Locking Screw ..................... 6
Bottom of Battery Eliminator Showing Module
Terminals ................................ 7
Battery Charger Showing Locations of LED
and Installed Battery Pack ............ , . 8
IT1110 Hand Held Reader Keypad ............ 9
Profile of IT1110 Hand Held Reader Showing
Transponder Read Zone .................... 11
“Reading” Displayed on Menu Screen During
Transponder Read ......................... l 1
“Reading Done!” Displayed on Menu Screen
When Transponder Read Is Complete ......... 12
Error Message Indicating Communications
Failure Between Transponder and
Hand Held Reader ......................... 12
Menu Display Screen ............... . . 13
Transponder Page 0007 Screen ....... . . 14
Transponder Page 0009 Screen. . i i . 15
Transponder Page 000A Screen ..... . . 16
Diagnostic Test Results Screen ...... . . 17
Message Accuracy Screen . , . . i . 17
Transponder Page 0000 Screen ...... . . 18
Read Response Page 0000 Screen . . . . . 19
Read Response Page 0007 Screen 4 i . . . 20
Read Response Page 0009 Screen . . l . . . 21
Read Response Page 000A Screen ........... 22
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Overview of User Guide
Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview of User Guide
This IT1] 10 Hand-Held Reader User Guide provides information
necessary for testing and operating the [TI 1 10 Hand Held Reader (also
referred to as the hand held reader).
Intended Audience
This guide is designed to be used by personnel that will be verifying a
transponder’s operation.
Organization of Guide
The user guide presents the reader specifications, capabilities, and
limitations (Section 1.0); operating instructions (Section 2.0);
troubleshooting procedures (Section 3.0); instructions for caring for the
hand held reader (Section 4.0); and a product specification sheet
(Appendix).
Conventions
Bold and bracketed  instructs the user to perform an action with
the keypad.
Overview of IT1110 Hand Held Reader
The hand held reader is a diagnostic tool used to verify the operation of
suspect transponders based on a patron’s complaint. The hand held
reader can be used only to read information from a transponder, it
cannot write information to a transponder.
The hand held reader is capable of read transactions with the Amtech
IT2000 series transponders.
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Overview of IT1 1 10 Hand Held Reader
The hand held reader features a weatherproof keypad with tactile touch,
color and size~coded key groups, and ambidextrous design.
Transponder information is displayed on a liquid crystal display (LCD)
screen.
Components, Specifications, and Features
The hand held reader kit consists of one (1) [TI 1 10 Hand Held Reader,
two (2) rechargeable battery packs, one (1) battery charger, and one (1)
battery eliminator (Figure 1).
Figure 1 |T1110 Hand Held Reader Kit Showing (A) Hand Held Reader,
(B) Two (2) Battery Packs, (C) Battery Eliminator. and (D) Battery Charger
The hand held reader is constructed of an injection molded
polycarbonate shell. The unit measures 12.0 in. x 4.0 in. x 3.5 in,
(without pistol grip). The complete assembly weighs less than four (4)
lbs.
The hand held reader will operate and perform without compromise or
degradation in conditions of temperature extremes. dust, din. vibration,
and/or dampness/dripping water. The unit can operate in temperatures
from +32“ to +122°F (0° to +50°C) and survive a storage temperature
of -22° to +122°F (730° to +50°C).
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Overview of IT1110 Hand Held Reader
The hand held reader is powered by a rechargeable, 7.2 V DC, 1.4
Amp~hour battery pack or a battery eliminator. The battery pack can be
replaced quickly and will power the reader for a minimum of two (2)
hours. This pemiits at least 100 transactions per charge. The hand held
reader can also operate indefinitely from its battery eliminator with a
six (6) foot power cord that plugs into 3 110/120 V AC wall outlet.
Diagnostic Information Displayed by Reader
The 1'1'1110 Hand Held Reader will display low battery status (press
) if battery pack needs to be recharged or for certain problems
with the battery eliminator. For troubleshooting information. see
Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting the 1'1'1110 Hand Held Reader.”
Transponder Information Displayed By Reader
Transponder information displayed by the reader includes the
following:
' Transponder identification or serial number
' Accuracy of the transponder messages
' The complete binary encoded message
0 The complete converted message from binary
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Overview of IT1 110 Hand Held Header
Keypad Functions Avallable to User
Table 1 lists the keys available to the user, their functions, and actions.
Table 1 IT1110 Hand Held Header Keys Available to User
Reader Key Function Action
 On When pressed once, this key turns on the
reader (emits audible beep)
 Page Scrolling When pressed, these keys allow user to
 view additional information on the screen
display
 Cursor Advance When pressed, this key allows user to
advance cursor within a page
 Off When pressed once, the key shuts off the
reader (emits audible beep)
 None N/A
 None N/A
 Reduce Contrast When pressed, reduces contrast and
lightens screen display
 increase Contrast When pressed, increases contrast and
darkens screen display
 None N/A
 None N/A
 Battery Condition When pressed once, this key will display
the battery condition. When pressed again,
the battery display screen is replaced with
the previous screen.
 Software When pressed once, this key displays the
Revision software revision. When pressed again,
the software revision screen is replaced
with the previous screen.
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Setting Up for Field Operation
Chapter 2
Field Operation
Setting Up for Field Operation
Before checking transponders with the hand held reader, ensure the
reader is assembled correctly and operating properly.
Checking All Equipment
Ensure you have all the components of the hand held reader. These are
' Reader with pistol grip
° Fully charged battery pack or battery eliminator with 110/120 V
AC power source
' Flat-head screwdriver for locking battery pack or battery
eliminator into place
Installing Power Supply
The hand held reader works with a battery pack or battery eliminatorl
Battery Pack
1. Insert battery pack into the battery compartment behind the
pistol grip of the hand held reader. Battery pack is designed to
fit only one way. Recessed locking screw slot (Figure 2) should
face toward back of reader.
2. Hold the battery pack in place and tighten flat-head screw until
it locks into place (approximately 1/4 tum).
Battery Eliminator
1. Insert the battery eliminator into the battery compartment
behind the pistol grip of the hand held reader. Battery
eliminator is designed to only fit one way. Recessed locking
screw should face toward back of readerr Slot in battery
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eliminator matches the one found on the battery pack (Figure
3).
2. Hold the battery eliminator in place and tighten the screw until
it locks into place (approximately 1/4 turn).
3. Plug the battery eliminator into a 120 V AC outlet.
Locking Screw Slot
figure 2 Rechargeable Battery Pack Showing Recessed Slot for Locking
Screw (Battery Eliminator Locks the Same Way)
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Locking Screw Slot Battery Eliminator Module Terminals
Figure 3 Bottom of Battery Eliminator Showing Module Terminals
WARNING
Do not touch the eliminator module terminals when battery
eliminator is plugged into 120 V AC outlet. Risk of electrical
shock exists.
Charging Battery Pack
Plug the battery charger power cord into a wall outlet
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Insert the battery pack with its metal contacts facing the contacts of the
charger. The charger compartment outline matches the shape of the
battery pack.
The LED located on the front of the battery charger (Figure 4) indicates
the charge state of the batteries. The LED illuminates red when the
battery pack is charging. The LED changes to green after the batteries
have been fully charged. The charger switches to a trickle charge once
the battery pack is charged so the battery pack can remain in charger.
Battery Pack
agrer
Figure 4 Battery Charger Showing Locations of LED and Installed Battery
Pack
After removing a battery pack from charger, wait approximately 15
seconds before inserting another battery pack.
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Batteries may take from 1/2 hour to 2 3/4 hours to fully charge
depending on their existing charge
Operating the Reader
Turning the Hand Held Reader On and Ofi— To activate the hand held
reader press  key on keypad (see Figure 5). You should hear a
beep when you press the  key. The hand held reader cycles
through its internal program as it starts up The Amteeh® logo is
displayed.
Flgure 5 IT1110 Hand Held Reader Keypad
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Note: The IT] 110 Hand Held Reader does not have a “power saver“
mode. Turn off the hand held reader when finished reading
transponders by pressing the  key. You should hear a beep when
you press the  key.
Resetting the Reader — The portable unit can be reset by pressing the
 key, This will shut off the unit. Pressing  will start the
unit.
Reading a Transponder — The portable reader is designed to work
optimally at a distance of up to four feet (ft) from the transponder to the
leading edge of the portable reader,
To read a transponder:
1. Have driver park vehicle, shut off engine, and set emergency
brake.
2. Stand in front of parked vehicle and aim hand held reader at the
transponder. The hand held reader can read a transponder even
if it is aimed slightly above or below the transponder. See
Figure 6 for valid transponder read zone. The optimal distance
for reading a transponder is up to four ft from tip of reader to
transponder.
3. Pull upper trigger on hand held reader.
4. Watch menu screen for “Reading" display (Figure 7). When
“Reading Done“ is displayed (Figure 8), user can review patron
transponder record. Keep hand held reader, with upper trigger
depressed, aimed at transponder until “Reading Done“ is
displayed. Transponder reading takes approximately two
seconds.
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Flgure 6 Profile of IT1110 Hand Held Reader Showing Transponder Head
Zone
Once the transponder has been read, you can access the transponder
information by viewing the display screens.
Figure 7 “Reading" Displayed on Menu Screen During Transponder Read
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If this error message appears, check that only one transponder is in the
immediate vicinity of the hand held reader and that the reader and
transponder are not located where the lane readers could cause
interference.
Try reading the transponder a second time at a closer range to remedy
this problem.
Accessing and interpreting Transponder Information
The first transponder information screen visible when starting a
transponder read session is the Menu Page (Figure 10). This screen
shows the various transponder information screens available to the user.
Press the down arrow  key (located to the left of the  key)
on the keypad to scroll through the lines of text on the screen.
Press  when the cursor is at the appropriate screen.
Figure 10 Menu Display Screen (Cursor is at Page 0007 Display Line)
The following are descriptions of the information displayed for each of
the transponder information screens.
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Transponder Page 0007 (Figure l 1) displays information about the
transponder identity number, the FDOT registration, and patron
vehicle.
Figure 11 Transponder Page 0007 Screen
Transponder Page 0009 (Figure 12) shows the patron’s account balance
and other information relaxing to lane and plaza use.
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Flgure 12 Transponder Page 0009 Screen
Transponder Page 000A (Figure 13) shows information relating to the
patron account. This page lists message flags for diagnostic alerts (low
battery) and account alerts (insufficient balance).
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Figure 13 Transponder Page 000A Screen
Diagnostic Test Results screen (Figure 14) shows the previous Built—in
Self Test (BIST) results that are stored in the transponder. The operator
can also activate the transponder’s diagnostic self—check. The results of
this test are displayed on the screen. This will show you whether there
is or has been a problem with the transponder.
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Figure 14 Diagnostic Test Results Screen
Message Accuracy screen (Figure 15) displays whether the requested
information from the Read responses was accurate.
Figure 15 Message Accuracy Screen
Transponder Page 0000 (Figure 16) displays the transponder serial
number and information relating transponder factory configuration
information
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Figure 16 Transponder Page 0000 Screen
Read Response Page 0000 (Figure 17) displays information relating to
factory configuration of transponder
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Figure 17 Read Response Page 0000 Screen
Read Response Page 0007 (Figure 18) shows the transponder response
to the hand held reader inquiry. This data also includes transponder
message overhead information as well as transponder page 0007 data.
for example, ID number, FDOT registration, and patron vehicle, in its
raw form.
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Figure 1! Read Response Page 0007 Screen
Read Response Page 0009 (Figure 19) shows the transponder response
to the hand held reader inquiry. This data includes transponder
message overhead information as well as transponder page 0009 data,
for example. account balance and other information relating to lane and
plaza use. in its raw form.
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Flgure 19 Read Response Page 0009 Screen
Read Response Page 000A (Figure 20) shows the transponder response
to the hand held reader inquiry. This data includes transponder
message overhead information as well as transponder page 000A data.
for example, patron account information and message flags for
diagnostic alerts. in its raw form.
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Figure 20 Read Response Page 000A Screen
Once the transponder information has been recorded, the hand held
reader is ready for next transponder reading session.
The hand held reader does not have to be reset for the next transponder
read; simply aim the hand held reader at the next transponder and pull
the upper triggerr Repeat steps as needed.
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Procedure
Procedure
Chapter 3
Troubleshooting the
IT1110 Hand Held Reader
There are troubleshooting steps but no maintenance procedures for the
IT1110 Hand Held Reader. Table 2 lists the troubleshooting
procedures.
Table 2 Troubleshooting Procedures for lT1110 Hand Held Header
Indicatlon
Low Power Message ls
Displayed When Using
Battery Eliminator
Low Battery Message ls
Displayed When Using
Battery Pack
System Not Readlng
Transponder in Range
Reader Locks Up and
Will Not Operate
Action
—J
Battery eliminator not properly installed, reinstall battery eliminator
110/120 V AC below llrnit, check AC power source
Call Amtech
Battery pack not properly installed, reinstall battery pack
Battery voltage below limit, replace or recharge battery pack
Call Amleeh
Verity proper transponder-to-antenna orientation
Verify type oi transponder being read
Verify proper tmnsponder—to—antenna distance is not exceeded (4 ft)
Check tor other transponders in HF field and remove them
Check that other toll-lane antennas are not interfering with the hand
held reader
Keep hand held reader aimed at transponder tor full duration of read
Call Amtech
Disconnect battery and reconnect (hard reset)
Call Amtech
IF the hand held reader requires maintenance, call the Amtech
Response Center telephone number on page iii of this user guide.
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Pracsdure
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Chapter 4
Proper Care of the
IT1110 Hand Held Reader
Amtech recommends that the IT1110 Hand Held Reader be kept in its
carrying case when not in use. Amtech also recommends that the user
keep one battery pack in the battery charger so that it is fully charged
and ready for service when needed.
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SPECIFICATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
HWEOUENCY RANGE
913.6, 915.0. or 916.5
HARDWARE FEATURES
DISPLAY
|6 lines x 32 characters.
high contrast, backlit LCD
CASE
Polycarbonate,
moisture resistant, shock,
and vibration rated
POWER REQUIREMENTS
POWER SOURCE
120 v AC battery eliminator
with 6 it cord. Rechargeable
7.2 V DC, 2.2 Ahr NiMH
battery pack
BA fl'EFlV OPERATION
2 hours minimum
(lully charged battery)
PHYSICAL
SiZE
12.0 x 4.25 x 175/325 in.
IT1110 Hand Held Reade
ENVIRONMENTAL
OPERA YING EMPERA runs
+32°F to +122°F
(arc to +50“C)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE
~22°F to +122“F
(—30"C to +50°C)
HUMIDHY
95% noncondenslng
LIFE EXPECTANCV
SERVICE LIFE
10 years minimum
' Operarlwi in "is United sums ls
regulated by m Fitter-I Communi-
canons Cvmmrssrbn (FCC). Local
MHz' KEVF‘D r uiaiims my The use/Ls
Sealed elastomer keypad (30-5 X 10-3 X 45/3»3 cm) filmy,” mfi a license issued
READING RANGE with tactile touch bytlra FCQConPICt Amtech for
4 it (1.2 m) WEIGHY more Informuton.
2.2 lb (10 kg)
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F UNCTlON 5 reader is also capable of initiating FEATURES
BlST for real-time verification of a
The mi 10 Hand Held Reader is a tag‘s Operational smlu5- For my emplf'e'y P913“ , ,
ponable unit used to read 11-2000 viewing. the portable reader‘s high Operation PM“? ”mam“ ‘5
possible using the integral
series tags. The IT! 110 reader
includes an integrated antenna‘
keypad, LCD display, detachable AC
cord. rechargeable battery pack, and
pistol grip. A carrying case, battery
charger unit, and extra rechargeable
batteries are also provided.
The [TI] 10 reader is capable of
displaying information stored in tag
memory and the results of the last tag
built-in-self~test (BIST), The penable
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contrast backlil LCD display has 16,
32-character lines. The display also
has single key contrast controls and a
battery life indicator. The portable
reader's integral display and keypad
are used to view tag information and
control operation. The poriable reader
is small enough to be held with one
hand.
sidiaries. in the timed states and certain rumign now-rm.
Airman
rechargeable battery,
AC or Dc Power The IT1110
reader can be powered from a standard
120V AC outlet or from the
rechargeable NiMH battery pack
Ambient Light Sensor Sensnr
monitors ambient light to
automatically activate backlighting
when needed
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Amtech Systems Dlvlslon
19!“ Dallas Pkwy, Suite 300
Dallas, Texas 75287-3106
tel: (300) 923—4824 or (972) 7336600
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