TransCore AI1422E Location Monitoring Services Transmitter User Manual

TransCore Location Monitoring Services Transmitter Users Manual

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1422E ReaderUser GuideTrusted Transportation Solutions16-0058-001 Rev A5 9/16The AI1422E Reader User Guide provides information necessary for interfacing the AI1422E Reader System to a host computer system.Purpose of This GuideThis user guide provides information for interfacing the AI1422E Reader System with a host computer system. This guide provides on-site test procedures useful in troubleshooting any problems encountered after installation. Command codes, which allow the user to configure the reader system for communicating with the host computer, are discussed as is ASCII character conversion to TransCore 6-bit character codes.Intended AudienceThe intended audience for the AI1422E Reader User Guide are skilled personnel (including trained engineers and technicians). These people are involved in the design, specification, and installation of AI1422E Reader Systems.
User GuideTransCore Proprietary iiInformation in this document is subject to change and does not represent a commitment on the part of TransCore, LP.© 2016 TransCore, LP. All rights reserved. TRANSCORE, AMTECH, EGO, and ENCOMPASS are registered trademarks and are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Contents are subject to change. Printed in the U.S.A.For further information, contact:TransCore8600 Jeerson Street NEAlbuquerque, New Mexico 87113 USATransCore Technical SupportWeb: www.transcore.com/rfidsupport Phone: (505) 856-8007Lantronix ® Technical Support (Ethernet Support) Web: www.lantronix.com/support/ Phone: (949) 453-7198
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary iiiWARNING TO USERS IN THE UNITED STATESFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FCC LOCATION AND MONITORING SERVICE STATEMENT 47 CFR §90.351NOTE: The user is required to obtain a Part 90 site license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to operate this radio frequency identification (RFID) device in the United States. The FCC ID number is FIHAI1422E. Access the FCC website at www.fcc.gov to obtain additional information concerning licensing requirements.NOTE: Users in all countries should check with the appropriate local authorities for licensing requirements.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 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 RF energy and may 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 eect, the user may be required to correct the interference at their own expense.NO UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS 47 CFR §15.21CAUTION: This equipment may not be modified, altered, or changed in any way without permission. Unauthorized modification may void the equipment authorization from the FCC and will void the warranty.USE OF SHIELDED CABLES AND GROUNDING 47 CFR §15.27ANOTE: Shielded cables and earth grounding the unit is recommended for this equipment to comply with FCC regulations.TRANSCORE, LP USA
User GuideTransCore Proprietary ivAVERTISSEMENT À L’ATTENTION DES UTILISATEURS AUX ÉTATSUNISDÉCLARATION 47 CFR §90.351 CODE DES RÈGLEMENTS FÉDÉRAUX DE LA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FCC SUR LES SERVICES DE LOCALISATION ET DE CONTRÔLEREMARQUE : L’utilisateur est tenu d’obtenir une licence d’utilisation sur site Partie 90 auprès de la Federal Communications Commission (FCC) afin de pouvoir utiliser ce dispositif RFID (radio-identification) aux États-Unis ou au Canada. Le numéro d’identification de la FCC est FIHAI1422E.Pour obtenir de plus amples informations concernant les exigences relatives aux licences, prière de consulter le site web de la FCC à www.fcc.gov.REMARQUE : Il est recommandé à tous les utilisateurs, quel que soit leur pays, de consulter les autorités locales compétentes sur les exigences de licence.DÉCLARATION 47 CFR §15.105A DE LA FCC SUR LES INTERFÉRENCES DES FRÉQUENCES RADIO REMARQUE : Cet appareil a été testé et déclaré conforme à la catégorie d’un appareil numérique de classe A en accord avec la partie 15 des directives de la FCC. Ces normes visent à assurer une protection raisonnable contre les interférences nuisibles lorsque l’appareil est utilisé dans un environnement commercial. Cet appareil génère, utilise et peut émettre de l’énergie RF et peut être à l’origine d’interférences nuisibles aux communications radio s’il n’est pas installé et utilisé en suivant les directives du manuel d’instructions. Si cet appareil est utilisé dans une zone résidentielle, il est probable qu’il cause des interférences nuisibles. Dans ce cas, l’utilisateur pourrait être amené à remédier aux interférences à ses propres frais, selon les lois du pays en vigueur.AUCUNE MODIFICATION NON AUTORISÉE 47 CFR §15.21MISE EN GARDE : Il est interdit de modifier, d’altérer ou d’apporter des changements à cet appareil de quelque manière que ce soit sans autorisation. Toute modification non autorisée peut annuler l’autorisation d’utilisation accordée par la FCC et annulera la garantie.UTILISATION DE CÂBLES BLINDÉS ET MISE À LA TERRE 47 CFR §15.27AREMARQUE : Il est recommandé d’utiliser des câbles blindés et une mise à la terre avec cet appareil afin de répondre aux réglementations de la FCCTRANSCORE, LP ÉTATSUNIS
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary vWARNING TO USERS IN CANADAINDUSTRY CANADA IC INDUSTRY CANADA’S RADIO STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS RSS137 LOCATION AND MONITORING SERVICE IN THE BAND 902928 MHZ SECTION 2.1NOTE: The user is required to obtain a license from Industry Canada (IC), to operate this radio frequency identification (RFID) device in Canada. The IC ID number is 1584A-AI1422E, access the IC website at www.ic.gc.ca to obtain additional information concerning licensing requirements. Industry Canada (IC) Industry Canada’s Radio Standard Specifications General Requirements (RSS-GEN) for Compliance of Radio Apparatus Statement Section 8.4This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1 ) This device may not cause interference; and 2 ) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.AVERTISSEMENT AUX UTILISATEURS AU CANADA INDUSTRIE CANADA IC INDUSTRIE CANADA RADIO STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS CNR137 EMPLACEMENT ET SERVICE DE SURVEILLANCE DANS LA BANDE 902928 MHZ, SECTION 2.1Remarque : L’utilisateur est tenu d’obtenir une licence d’Industrie Canada (IC), afin d’exploiter ce dispositif d’identification par radiofréquence au Canada. Le numéro d’identification d’IC est 1584A-AI1422E. Pour obtenir de plus amples informations concernant les exigences relatives aux licences, prière de consulter le site web de d’IC à www.ic.gc.ca .Radio Standard Spécifications exigences générales Industrie Canada (IC) Industrie Canada (CNR-GEN) pour s’acquitter du Radio appareil déclaration article 8.4Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : 1 ) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et 2 ) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
User GuideTransCore Proprietary viRADIO FREQUENCY HEALTH LIMITS FOR AI1422 READER USING AN EXTERNAL ANTENNA IN FREQUENCY BAND OF 902.25 TO 903.75 AND 910.00 TO 921.50 MHZSeveral agencies (OSHA, FCC, IC) have environmental guidelines regulating maximum permissible exposure (MPE) or “safe” exposure levels that this product falls under. To ensure that proper safety guideline for the end users of this product, i.e. Occupational (Controlled) and General Population/Public (Uncontrolled), the recommended levels for each of the agencies are presented in the next sections with TransCore’s recommendations for safety in the last section.OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)OSHA (an agency of The United States of America) legislates in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 29 Part 1910 Subpart G 1910.97 titled “Nonionizing radiation”, a maximum safe exposure limit of 10 milliwatts per square centimeter (mW/cm2) during any 0.1-hour period (i.e. 6 minutes). Using the frequency (in the middle of the band of operation of this equipment) of 915 MHz and the highest antenna gain that this equipment is certified for use in a final installation, the minimum safe distance was calculated to be 8in (20cm).FCC (Federal Communication Commission)FCC (an agency of The United States of America) legislates in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 47 Chapter I Subchapter A Part 1 Subpart I Section 1.1310 titled “Radiofrequency radiation exposure limits” that the maximum permissible exposure (MPE) is the following:Occupational/Controlled ExposurePower density = frequency(in MHz)/300 mW/cm2 with an Averaging time of 6 MinGeneral Population/Uncontrolled ExposurePower density = frequency(in MHz)/1500 mW/cm2 with an Averaging time of 30 MinUsing the frequency (in the middle of the band of operation of this equipment) of 915MHz and the highest antenna gain that this equipment is certified for use in a final installation, the minimum safe distance was calculated. The MPE minimum distances are 14in (36cm) for the Occupational/Controlled environment, and 31.5in (80.5cm) for the General Population/Uncontrolled environment.Industry Canada (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada) Industry Canada (a Department of the Government of Canada) sets out the requirements in Radio Standards Specification RSS-102, Issue 5 guidelines, recommending a maximum safe
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary viiOccupational/Controlled EnvironmentAgency Power Density (mW/cm2) MPE minimum distance Time (min)in cmOSHA 10 8 20 6FCC 3.05 14 36 6IC 1.95 18 45 6General Population/Public/Uncontrolled EnvironmentAgency Power Density (mW/cm2) MPE minimum distance Time (min)In cmOSHA 10 8 20 6FCC 0.61 31.5 80 30IC 0.28 47 120 6power density in W/m2. Thus, the maximum permissible exposure for general population/uncontrolled exposure at 915MHz is 2.77 W/m2. The average time is 6 minutes. The maximum permissible exposure (MPE) is the following:Controlled EnvironmentPower density = 0.6455*frequency(in MHz)0.5 W/m2 with a Reference Period time of 6 MinGeneral Public/Uncontrolled EnvironmentPower density = 0.02619*frequency(in MHz)0.6834 W/m2 with a Reference Period time of 6 MinUsing the frequency (in the middle of the band of operation of this equipment) of 915MHz and the highest antenna gain that this equipment is certified for use in a final installation, the minimum safe distance was calculated. The MPE minimum distances are 18in (45cm) for the Controlled environment and 47in (120cm) for the General Public/Uncontrolled environment.TransCore Recommendation on MPE (Maximum Permissible Exposure)The calculated power densities and MPE distance for each of the agencies respective to the environment is shown below.
User GuideTransCore Proprietary viiiWith the equipment installed and running at the maximum transmit power of 2.0W (33dBm), 0 dB transmit attenuation, using the highest gain antenna that the equipment is certified for, the recommendation for each of the operation environments is as follows:1 ) The antenna should be installed at least 47in (120cm) from the General Population/Public i.e. Uncontrolled Environment.2 ) Maintenance personnel (i.e. Occupational/Controlled Environment) must remain at least 18in (45cm) from the antenna and limit their time in the environment to 6 minutes when the system is operating.
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary ixLIMITES D’EXPOSITION AUX RADIOFRÉQUENCES POUR LE LECTEUR AI1422 UTILISANT UNE ANTENNE EXTERNE SUR LA BANDE DE FRÉQUENCES DE 902.25 À 903.75 ET DE 910.00 À 921.50 MHZPlusieurs organismes (OSHA, FCC, IC) publient des directives environnementales qui recommandent des limites d’exposition maximale autorisée (normes MPE) ou des niveaux d’exposition «sûrs» auxquels cet appareil se conforme. Pour faire en sorte que chaque utilisateur final ait connaissance des directives de sécurité qui le concerne, que ce soit dans son travail (accès contrôlé) ou pour la population générale/le grand public (accès non contrôlé), TransCore présente les niveaux recommandés par chaque organisme dans ses recommandations sécuritaires détaillées dans la dernière section.OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)Dans le Code des réglementations fédérales (CFR), Titre 29, Partie 1910, Sous-partie G 1910.97, intitulée «Nonionizing radiation» (Rayonnements non ionisants), l’OSHA (organisme américain) recommande un plafond d’exposition maximale de 10 milliwatts par centimètre carré (mW/cm2) pendant une période de 0,1 heure (soit 6 minutes). En utilisant la fréquence de 915 MHz (milieu de la bande de fréquences de cet appareil) et le gain d’antenne maximal pour lequel cet appareil a reçu une certification d’utilisation dans une installation finale, la distance minimale sécuritaire est de 20 cm (8 po).FCC (Federal Communication Commission)Dans le Code des réglementations fédérales (CFR), Titre 47, Chapitre I, Sous-chapitre A, Partie 1, Sous-partie I, Section 1.1310 intitulée «Radiofrequency radiation exposure limits» (Limites d’exposition aux rayonnements de radiofréquence), la FCC (organisme américain) établit les limites d’exposition maximale autorisée (normes MPE) comme suit :Exposition professionnelle/contrôléeDensité de puissance = fréquence (en MHz)/300 mW/cm2 avec une durée moyenne de 6 min.Exposition de la population générale/non contrôléeDensité de puissance = fréquence (en MHz)/1500 mW/cm2 avec une durée moyenne de 30 min.En utilisant la fréquence de 915 MHz (milieu de la bande de fréquences de cet appareil) et le gain d’antenne maximal pour lequel cet appareil a reçu une certification d’utilisation dans une installation finale, la distance minimale sécuritaire est la suivante : les distances MPE minimales sont de 36 cm (14 po) pour l’environnement professionnel/contrôlé et de 80,5 cm (31,5 po) pour la population générale/environnement non contrôlé.
User GuideTransCore Proprietary xIndustrie Canada (Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada)Le Cahier des charges sur les normes radioélectriques 102, 5e édition, d’Industrie Canada (un ministère du Gouvernement du Canada) établit des recommandations pour une densité de puissance maximale sécuritaire en W/m2. Ainsi, l’exposition maximale admissible pour la population générale/non contrôlée à 915 MHz est calculée à 2,77 W/m2. La durée moyenne est de 6 minutes. Les limites d’exposition maximale autorisée (normes MPE) sont les suivantes :Environnement contrôléDensité de puissance = 0,6455*fréquence (en MHz)0,5 W/m2 avec une durée de référence de 6 min.Grand public/environnement non contrôléDensité de puissance = 0,02619*fréquence (en MHz)0,6834 W/m2 avec une durée de référence de 6 min.En utilisant la fréquence de 915 MHz (milieu de la bande de fréquences de cet appareil) et le gain d’antenne maximal pour lequel cet appareil a reçu une certification d’utilisation dans une installation finale, la distance minimale sécuritaire est la suivante : les distances MPE minimales sont de 45 cm (18 po) pour l’environnement professionnel/contrôlé et de 120 cm (47 po) pour le grand public/environnement non contrôlé.Recommandations de TransCore sur les limites d’exposition maximale autorisée (normes MPE)Les densités de puissance et la distance MPE calculées par chaque organisme pour un envi-ronnement donné sont présentées ci-dessous.Exposition professionnelle/environnement contrôléOrganisme Densité de puissance (mW/cm2)Distance MPE minimale Durée (en min.)po cmOSHA 10 8 20 6FCC 3,05 14 36 6IC 1,95 18 45 6Population générale/environnement non contrôléOrganisme Densité de puissance (mW/cm2)Distance MPE minimale Durée (en min.)po cmOSHA 10 8 20 6FCC 0,61 31,5 80 30IC 0,28 47 120 6
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary xiAvec l’appareil installé et fonctionnant à la puissance de transmission maximale de 2,0 W (33 dBm), 0 dB d’atténuation de transmission, et en utilisant le gain d’antenne maximal pour lequel l’appareil a reçu une certification, les recommandations pour chaque environnement d’exploitation sont les suivantes :1 ) L’antenne devrait être installée à au moins 120 cm (47 po) de la population générale/du grand public, c’est-à-dire d’un environnement non contrôlé.2 ) Le personnel d’entretien (c’est-à-dire dans un environnement professionnel/contrôlé) doit rester à au moins 45 cm (18 po) de l’antenne et limiter son temps d’exposition à 6 minutes lorsque l’appareil est en fonctionnement.
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary iTable of ContentsPurpose of This Guide ............................................. iIntended Audience ..................................................iBefore You BeginBefore You Begin ............................................ 1-2Licensing Requirements.......................................... 1-4System OverviewSystem Overview .............................................2-2Transponder Interrogator.........................................2-3Interface ConnectionsDescription of AI1422E Reader System .............................3-2Antenna Interface ...............................................3-2Interface Selection Switch ........................................3-2Main RS–232 Interface...........................................3-2Aux RS–232 Interface ...........................................3-3RS–422 Interface ...............................................3-3Ethernet (M12) Interface..........................................3-3Customer I/O Interface...........................................3-4Installation InstructionsGeneral ........................................................4-2Mechanical ....................................................4-2Electrical .......................................................4-2Power .........................................................4-2Assembling the Power Connector .................................4-2Installing Wires into Connector....................................4-5System Test ProceduresSystem Test Procedures..........................................5-2Required Tools and Equipment ....................................5-2Testing Basic Operation ..........................................5-2Reading the Tag.................................................5-3Communications Protocols
User GuideTransCore Proprietary iiCommunications Protocols .......................................6-2Basic Protocol ..................................................6-2Error Correcting Protocol.........................................6-3Data Inquiry Protocol ............................................6-3Command CodesCommand Codes................................................7-2Operating Modes ...............................................7-2Command List ..................................................7-3Reader Mode Control — Command Group 0 ........................7-4Communications Port Control — Command Group 1..................7-4Command Group 2 ..............................................7-6Append Information — Command Group 3..........................7-7ID Filtering — Command Group 4..................................7-9Reader Status — Command Group 5 .............................. 7-15Reader Control Functions — Command Group 6....................7-25Auxiliary Reader Control — Command Group 8 .....................7-36Troubleshooting and MaintenanceRequired Tools and Equipment ....................................8-2Troubleshooting ................................................8-2Error Messages .................................................8-4AI1422E Reader Repair...........................................8-5Technical Support ...............................................8-5Character ConversionAppendix A.....................................................A-2Technical SpecificationsAppendix B.....................................................B-2Lantronix® Ethernet Module ConfigurationAppendix C.....................................................C-1
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary iiiList of FiguresFigure 2 – 1 Typical Reader System Configuration. . . . . . . . . 2-2Figure 2 – 2 Antenna-to-Tag Centerline Tolerance . . . . . . . . 2-5Figure 3 – 1 Sample Front Panel of an AI1422E Reader . . . . . . 3-2Figure 3 – 2 RS-232, DE09 Inerface Connector Pin-outs . . . . . 3-3Figure 3 – 3 Customer I/O Interface Pin-outs . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4Figure 5 – 1 Power Source Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Figure B – 1 AI1422E Reader System Specifications . . . . . . . . B-2Figure B – 1 AI1422E Reader Mechanical Dimensions. . . . . . . B-3
User GuideTransCore Proprietary ivList of TablesTable 1 – 1 Overview of Contents ................................................................................................1-2Table 1 – 2 Conventions used in this manual ...........................................................................1-3Table 7 – 1 Select Baud Rate Commands ................................................................................. 7-5Table 7 – 2 Select Stop Bits Commands .................................................................................. 7-5Table 7 – 3 Select Parity Commands ......................................................................................... 7-6Table 7 – 4 Append Time and Date Commands .................................................................... 7-8Table 7 – 5 Append Auxiliary Information Commands ........................................................ 7-8Table 7 – 6 Unique ID Code Criteria ......................................................................................... 7-10Table 7 – 7 Select Valid Code Commands and Frames ....................................................... 7-11Table 7 – 8 Open/Closed Conditions for Output Status ...................................................... 7-19Table 7 – 9 Open/Closed Conditions for Output Status (IAG Applications) ................... 7-19Table 7 – 10 Open/Closed Conditions for Input Status ........................................................ 7-19Table 7 – 11 Output Control Commands ..................................................................................7-27Table 7 – 12 RF Control Commands ........................................................................................7-28Table 7 – 13 RF Attenuation Command Variables ................................................................. 7-28Table 7 – 14 Select RF Operating Frequency Commands ..................................................7-30Table 7 – 15 Output Pulse Duration Commands ..................................................................7-32Table 7 – 16 Presence Without Tag Report Commands ..................................................... 7-33Table 7 – 17 RF Control Algorithm Commands ..................................................................... 7-33Table 7 – 18 Timeout Period Values .......................................................................................... 7-34Table 7 – 19 Input Inversion Options ........................................................................................7-35Table 7 – 20 Input Status Change Report Options ..............................................................7-37Table 8 – 21 Error Messages........................................................................................................ 8-4Table A – 22 TransCore 6-Bit-Per-Character Conversion ....................................................A-2
Before You Begin1
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 1-2Before You BeginGuide TopicsThis chapter presents an overview of the AI1422 Reader User Guide. Table 1 – 1 describes the contents of each chapter. Table 1 – 1 Overview of ContentsChapter 1 – Before You BeginDescribes the purpose, intended audience, guide topics, related documentation, document conventions, and licensing requirementsChapter 2 – System OverviewProvides an overview of the AI1422E Reader System’s features, options, supported tag descriptions and tag mounting primer, and accessoriesChapter 3 – Interface Connections Describes the AI1422E Reader System interface connectors and identifies their primary functionsChapter 4 – Installation InstructionsDescribes installation of the AI1422E Reader SystemChapter 5 – System Test ProceduresProvides testing procedures that the user can use to fine-tune the AI1422E Reader SystemChapter 6 – Communications ProtocolsDescribes the communications protocols for the AI1422E ReaderChapter 7 – Command CodesDiscusses the host-transmitted commands that are used to control the AI1422E Reader configuration and operationChapter 8 – Troubleshooting and MaintenanceProvides troubleshooting indications and maintenance procedures that are used to keep the AI1422E Reader System operatingAppendix A – Character ConversionProvides TransCore 6-bit-per-character conversions from the standard ASCII character setAppendix B – Technical SpecificationsProvides the product specificationsAppendix C – Lantronix® Tech SupportProvides information on the Lantronix Ethernet Module Configuration.
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 1-3Typographical ConventionsTable 1 – 2 lists the conventions used in this manual.Table 1 – 2 Conventions used in this manualConvention IndicationThis procedure might cause harm to the equipment and/or the user.Concerns about a procedureCodeCode, including keywords and variables within text and as separate paragraphs, and user-defined program elements within text appear in courier typeface.Dialog Box Title Title of a dialog box as it appears on screenFunctionStart with the characters, G4, and are in mixed case with no underscores, and include parentheses after the name, as in G4FunctionName().Menu Item Appears on a menu. Capitalization follows the interface.NoteAuxiliary information that further clarifies the current discussion. These important points require the user’s attention. The paragraph is in italics and the word Note is boldface.NUL Zero-value ASCII character or a zero-value byteNULLZero-value pointers. Null-terminated string refers to strings of printable ASCII characters with a zero-value byte placed in memory directly after the last printable character of the string.
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 1-4Licensing RequirementsTo operate a radio frequency (RF) system in a given country, the user must first obtain permission from the regulatory agency that controls radio operations in that country. Most countries require type and safety approval, as well as licensing for RF transmitters. Users in all countries should check with the appropriate local authorities for licensing requirements.U.S. LicensingThis AI1422E Reader System requires an FCC Part 90 license to operate in the U.S. The authorized frequency bands in the U.S. are 902 to 904 MHz and 909.75 to 921.75 MHz.The user is responsible for filing the FCC license according to FCC regulations. Access the FCC Web site at www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form601/601.html or at wireless.fcc.gov/index.htm?job=online_filing to obtain additional information concerning licensing requirements.An FCC license provides the user with the legal authorization to operate the RFID systems on the licensed frequencies at the site specified in the license. Only an authorized installer or service technician can set the frequency for the AI1422E Reader System to that specified in the FCC site license.The FCC license also provides the user with protection and authorization to maintain the system should any other RFID be used in the licensed area after the AI1422E Reader System is installed.
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 1-5
2System Overview
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 2-2System OverviewThe AI1422E Reader System is a microprocessor-controlled, single-antenna unit that uses a unique communications protocol to interface with vehicle identification (ID) equipment.This reader system uses radio frequency (RF) energy to read data from tags. The AI1422E Reader System then decodes the tag ID information, validates the ID code, and transmits tag data directly to a host processor for real-time data processing and use.Communications (terminal) programs usually do not provide adequate data processing capability. Your host computer software can be customized to provide the required capabilities.The AI1422E Reader System consists of the AI1422E Reader, which consists of a reader and RF module, combined with a TransCore antenna, a TransCore tag, a host processor system, and a power source. Figure 2 – 1 illustrates a typical reader system configuration.Figure 2 – 1 Typical Reader System ConfigurationPower SourceAI1422EHost Processor SystemRS232RS422EthernetAntennaTAG
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 2-3Transponder InterrogatorThe transponder interrogator reads 60/120 bits of user-programmable data in the transponder.The transponder interrogator is operated in a continuous read mode, and any tag entering its read field has its data automatically read and relayed to the host computer. In many applications this function is implemented by installing the reader on a vehicle with restricted movement, such as a railcar or monorail bus. The tags are imbedded in the roadway at various locations in the vehicle’s path. The data read from the tag allows the host computer to assess the vehicle’s location and make any appropriate response to that information.The transponder interrogator is an independent tag decoder that combines a reader and RF source to provide automatic identification and data storage within a single, compact unit. The transponder interrogator includes the following components:• 19-inch rack-mount design (1U)• RS232/RS422/Ethernet input/output (I/O) link• Real-time clock• Reader and RF module, combined in one unitReader Power Regulation and FilteringThe reader system uses an input voltage ranging from 12VDC to 150V DC. The AI1422E Reader System incorporates a high-performance, DC-to-DC power supply that converts voltage in this range to 24VDC. This voltage conversion is internal to the unit, and should be transparent to the end-user.AntennaTransCore has multiple antennas for use with the AI1422E Reader, covering multiple applications such as heavy rail, light rail, European regions, and more. Contact TransCore for assistance with antenna selection.
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 2-4Transponders (Tags)The AI1422E Reader System can use TransCore’s half-frame or full-frame read-only tags.When selecting a tag for an application that requires the tag to be placed on the road bed, several design elements need to be kept in mind. The beam powered tags will have a shorter footprint than a battery or switch powered tag, and thus the maximum top speed of the vehicle will be less, all other factors equal. However, although the battery tag has an inherently longer footprint, the battery life limitation will require the operating company to replace the tags every 8 to 10 years. Additionally, the presence of the battery and its reactive mass reduces the reliability of the tag, particularly when the tag is placed near high shock or vibration locations such as switches.For practical purposes, the switch powered tags have RF characteristics similar to battery tags, and the tags are powered by inductive power derived from railway switch power.Tag MountingAll of the tags used with the AI1422E must be mounted on a flat metal plate. The internal antennas of these tags are tuned for the backplane of the tag to be in contact with a flat metal surface. This metal surface does not need to be extended beyond the outer dimensions of the tag, and having a larger metal surface will not aect the immediate performance of the tag.Metal located in the immediate vicinity of the tag, that is, to the sides of the tag or above the tag. can aect the tag’s performance. Metal surfaces or objects should not be placed closer than 1 inch (2.5 cm) to the side edges of the tag to ensure that the tag’s antenna tuning remains within design criteria. Metal placed above the tag can cause shadowing of the RF beam, both in the incident and return directions, and should be avoided. The only exception to this rule would be metal placed for the purpose of eecting the read range of the tag or footprint of the system, and the placement of such metal should be done with careful planning and testing to ensure proper system performance. With battery powered tags, the arrangement of intentional metallic obstructions may be the best way to limit the broad footprint of these tags, as well as improve the repeatability of the TLS signal with respect to its absolute position relative to the tag. These tag mounting details would need to be made by the customer on the basis of each customer’s overall system design and requirements. Keep in mind that metal placed too close in proximity to the tag will aect the tag’s antenna tuning, and may unintentionally aect principal design parameters such as VSWR or the impedance match of single paths internal to the tag, to name a few examples.Antenna-to-Tag Centerline AlignmentFor best performance mount tags so that the centerline of the tags and the centerline of the reader antennas are within ±2.9 inches (±7.5 cm) of each other (Figure 2 – 2).Antenna-to-tag DistanceMany installations have been installed with a nominal 11.8-inch (30-cm) distance from the backplane of the reader antenna to the back edge of the tag (Figure 2 – 2).
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 2-5Figure 2 – 2 Antenna-to-Tag Centerline Tolerance
3Interface Connections
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 3-2Description of AI1422E Reader SystemBecause the AI1422E Reader System combines a reader and radio frequency (RF) module into a single unit, you must connect the following items to the system: the external DC power, the customer input/output (I/O), the selected communications interfaces, and the antenna. These interface connectors are located on the AI1422E Reader System front panel as shown in Figure 3 – 1.Figure 3 – 1 Sample Front Panel of an AI1422E ReaderAntenna InterfaceAttach the antenna cable directly to the antenna interface on the front panel of the AI1422E Reader System. The antenna cable length depends on the installation.Interface Selection Switch The AI1422E Reader incorporates a communications interface selection switch, which allows on-the-fly changes to the communications mode. This switch allows selecting the reader’s receive communications interface. All communications interfaces are configured for simultaneous transmit, but only the interface selected by the switch is active for commands transmitted into the reader.Main RS–232 InterfaceThe main RS–232 interface is a standard DE09 plug connector used with a host processor. In real-time mode, tag IDs are read and passed on to the host processor. Figure 3 – 2 illustrates the RS–232, DE09 plug connector pin-outs.
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 3-3Figure 3 – 2 RS-232, DE09 Inerface Connector Pin-outsAux RS–232 InterfaceThe auxiliary RS–232 interface is used as a backup monitoring system to the main RS–232 interface. The auxiliary interface monitors data from the transponder interrogator. The auxiliary RS–232 interface is a standard DE09 plug connector. This port is not wired to receive data and cannot accept commands.RS–422 InterfaceThe RS–422 interface is a terminal block connector, occupying pins 5-9 of the Customer I/O Interface. In real-time mode, tag IDs are read and passed on to the host processor. Ethernet (M12) InterfaceThe AI1422E Reader incorporates a Lantronix® Ethernet to Serial conversion module, which is used to add full Ethernet compatibility into the reader. This module is located on the interface board internal to the reader, and is addressable through Lantronix ® host software. More details on this module can be found in “Appendix C” on page C-1The Ethernet Interface utilizes a 4-pin, D-coded M12 connector (defined in IEC 61067-2-101 Amendment 1 as the Industrial Ethernet standard). This connector is pin-to-pin compatible with RJ45 10/100Mbps Ethernet.Pin5 – GROUNDPin3 – RX DATAPin2 – TX DATAPin2 – TX DATAPin5 – GROUND
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 3-4Customer I/O Interface A mating connector for the customer I/O interface is supplied with each unit. This connector allows a screw terminal, point-to-point wiring interface. Figure 3 – 3 shows the pin-outs on the customer I/O interface connector.Figure 3 – 3 Customer I/O Interface Pin-outsThe customer I/O interface connector contains the lock, main power, RF solid state outputs, the trigger signals (solid state), and RS422 (Figure 3 – 3).Tag Lock OutputThe transistor-transistor-logic (TTL) lock signal shows the presence of a tag. The lock signal goes active high when a valid tag is in the RF field of the antenna and may be connected to an LED for monitoring purposes.The tag lock relay is referenced to 5Viso and I/O Ground.Main Power OutputThe TTL main power signal goes active high when the ON/OFF switch on the front panel is switched to on. The main power signal may be connected to an LED for monitoring purposes.The main power relay is referenced to 5Viso and I/O Ground.Pin5 – GROUNDPin3 – RX DATAPin2 – TX DATAPin2 – TX DATAPin5 – GROUND
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 3-5 RF Power OutputThe TTL RF power LED goes active high when the reader system is configured for the RF power to be on and the ON/OFF switch is set to ON. The RF power signal may be connected to an LED for monitoring purposes.The main power relay is referenced to 5Viso and I/O Ground.Trigger SignalsThe trigger connection turns on the RF power when shorted to I/O ground and the AI1422E Reader System has been programmed with the RF Follows Trigger command (!642).Power ConnectionThe power connector on the front panel of the AI1422E Reader System is a panel mount, right angle, EPIC ® HA-3 style 3pin plus ground rectangular connector.
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 3-6
4Installation Instructions
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 4-2GeneralEquipment should be installed/serviced by skilled, qualified personnel only. Equipment should be installed in RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATIONS only.Mechanical Dimensioned mounting hole drawing (metric & in)General info on screws, torque, etc.ElectricalPowerAssembling the Power ConnectorWARNING: Ensure ON/OFF switch is in “OFF” position and “PWR ON” LED is not illuminated before servicing unit.1. Unpack unit from shipping crate and locate the power connector on the front panel. 2. Unlatch plug from receptacle on unit and remove.3. Locate set screw on the plug housing.
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 4-34. Remove screw and plug insert from plug housing.5. Locate tabs on plug insert.6. Squeeze tabs to remove wire harness from insert clip.7. Remove cable gland assembly from rear of plug 8. Locate wiring diagram label on top panel of 1422E and note corresponding pin numbering on plastic of plug wire harness.
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 4-49. Thread +Vin and -Vin wires through cable gland, housing, and insert assemblies.NOTE: Power cable requires 18 AWG stranded wire or larger, with a minimum insulation rating of 70C and 150V. Wire must meet EN 60950-1 or other applicable component standards.NOTE: External 10A-rated fast-acting fuse required in-line with positive terminal for proper system operation and protection. Fuse must meet EN60950-1 or applicable component standard(s).10. Loosen wire retention screws on wire harness, insert wires into their respective pins, and tighten retention screws to ensure wires cannot be removed 11. Insert wire harness into insert clip until the tabs click into place12. Place insert back into plug housing and tighten set screw. NOTE: If set screw will not tighten, remove insert and ensure set screw is properly aligned with the hole on the plug housing.
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 4-513. Insert cable gland assembly back into plug housing.14. Using a wrench, tighten gland nut.15. Connect +Vin and -Vin to power source.NOTE: Unit MUST be installed as close to power source as possibleInstalling Wires into ConnectorWARNING: Ensure ON/OFF switch is in “OFF” position and “PWR ON” LED is not illuminated before connecting/disconnecting from power supply.Connecting power1. Ensure ON/OFF switch in “OFF” position
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 4-62. Insert plug into receptacle. 3. Latch firmly to ensure proper connection.4. Switch ON/OFF switch to “ON” position and ensure “PWR ON” LED is illuminated.
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 4-7Disconnecting power1. Switch ON/OFF switch in “OFF” position and ensure “PWR ON” LED is not illuminated.2. Unlatch connector3. Gently remove plug from receptacle.Protective Earth Ground TerminalFor safety and proper operation, the 1422E must be properly fastened to a protective earth ground. The ground stud is located on the front panel of the 1422E between the power connector and ON/OFF switch.
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 4-8For proper grounding, refer to the diagram below:NOTE: Grounding cable should be 16 AWG or larger
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 4-9
5System Test Procedures
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 5-2System Test ProceduresThis chapter provides testing procedures that will help you fine-tune your reader system and test basic operation, measure radio frequency (RF) power, measure system noise, read tags, and monitor the system.Required Tools and EquipmentThe following tools and equipment are required:• 50-ohm, 5-watt (W) load (N-type connector)• Personal computer (PC) with terminal emulator software• Appropriate power source for your reader• Digital multimeter• Antenna, cable, and connectorsTesting Basic OperationTo test the system operation, configure the reader system as follows: 1. Configure a terminal emulator (a PC using communications software) to 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit (factory default settings for the reader).2. Connect the emulator to the main RS–232 interface located on the front panel of the reader system.3. Slide the Interface Selection switch on the front panel of the reader to RS232.4. Switch the ON/OFF switch located on the front panel of the reader system to o.5. Connect a power source to pins 1 (+) and 3 (-) on the DC power input front panel connector (Figure 5 – 1). Figure 5 – 1 Power Source Connections6. Switch the ON/OFF switch located on the front panel of the reader system to o.7. Type the command !01 or ~~CC (CC must be entered in upper case) and press Enter. Note: For information on entering command codes, refer to “Communications Protocols” on page 6-2.12 3Chassis (GND)-VDC+12 to +150VDC
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 5-3Type !22 and press Enter. The time and date will be returned.If the time and date are not received, check communications connections, cycle power, and repeat.If the time and date are incorrect, use !20 and/or !21 to correct this information, then type the following commands:!20hh:mm:ss sets time!21MM/DD/YY sets date!642 sets RF to follow the trigger!41 enables tag reportingNOTE: !41 command should be used in diagnostic mode only. Do not use in normal system operation.The entered command and !Done response will be returned after each properly executed command.Reading the TagTo verify that the AI1422E Reader System is correctly reading tags:1. Switch the ON/OFF switch located on the front panel of the reader system to o.2. Using your own cable, connect the laptop PC to the reader system at the main RS232 interface.3. Slide the Interface Selection switch on the front panel of the reader to RS232.4. Connect the antenna to the antenna interface on the front panel of the reader system.5. Set the ON/OFF switch located on the front panel of the reader system to on.6. Connect a jumper between pins 14 (ground) and 15 (trigger) on the customer I/O interface to trigger the RF on (“Figure 3 – 3 Customer I/O Interface Pin-outs” on page 3-4).7. Monitor the LEDs on the box and verify that the main power LED and the RF power LED are lit.8. Position a programmed TransCore half-frame rail tag with a backplate within 2 to 3 feet (0.6 to 0.9 m) of the antenna. No other tag can be in this 2 to 3 foot (0.6 to 0.9 m) area during this test.9. Verify that the lock LED is lit and that the PC is acquiring the tag data.Note: If the !41 command was issued prior to this test, the PC will be receiving a continuous stream of tag data. If the !41 command was not issued, the reader responds with only one response. The Lock LED remains lit as long as there is a tag in the field, but only one response is forthcoming unless the !41 command has been issued.10. Remove the tag from the antenna field. The PC should stop reading the tag data.11. Disable the trigger by disconnecting the jumper.12. Set the on/o switch located on the front panel of the reader system to o.Note: Repeat this test several times. Each time, the lock LED should be lit and the PC should be reporting the tag data.
6Communications Protocols
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 6-2Communications ProtocolsThe AI1422E Reader supports the following communications protocols:• Basic• Error correcting protocol (ECP)• Data inquiryThe following protocol information provides reference information relevant to developing host software.Communications are performed using the 7-bit ASCII code with optional parity, thus providing easy setup, testing, and diagnostics with standard ASCII terminals and serial printers. Parity must be enabled to achieve the specified undetected error rate.Each message is framed within the start-of-message (som) and end-of-message (eom) characters so that the host computer can detect the beginning and end of each message. This convention is most important under marginal communications conditions during which the host may receive extraneous noise-induced characters between reader transmissions. In such instances, the host is capable of ignoring any messages that do not conform to the som...eom frame sequence.Both data mode and command mode require a two-way message interchange when using ECP. This interchange is completed by the message recipient returning a message acknowledgement to the message sender.With ECP, all transmissions require a message. If a message is not received, the sender will time out with the same eect as if it had received a negative acknowledgment (from the host) or an Error message from the AI1422E Reader.Software (XON/XOFF) flow control is optionally supported. Be careful in the use of XON/XOFF since noise-induced characters may be interpreted by the AI1422E Reader as the XOFF character, which would suspend reader output without information reaching the host computer. For more information refer to “525 Display Communications Protocol Status” on page 7-17.Note: TransCore recommends that XON/XOFF flow control be disabled while using ECP.Basic ProtocolWith basic protocol, messages sent to and from the AI1422E Reader and the host are transmitted without error checking. For each host transmission, the AI1422E Reader returns a Done or Error message to the host.When the host computer is physically close to the AI1422E Reader and no sources of interference exist, the basic protocol provides reliable communications.The host must be ready to receive reader-transmitted messages because in basic protocol the AI1422E Reader does not wait for the host to acknowledge a message before transmitting the next message. If necessary, the host may halt reader transmissions by using software or hardware Refer to “Command Codes” on page 7-2 for flow control information.
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 6-3Error Correcting ProtocolWhen the quality of data communications is imperative or may be suspect, you can invoke ECP to ensure the integrity of data transmitted between the AI1422E Reader and the host.Note: TransCore recommends that basic protocol (not ECP) be used when commands are entered manually at the keyboard.Wiegand output is automatically disabled when the reader is put into ECP mode.Error correction is accomplished with the use of a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) value that is based on the message data. The originator (reader or host) calculates the CRC value of a message and includes it in the transmitted message.The recipient (reader or host) also calculates a CRC value for the received message. If the transmitted message data is correct, the CRC value calculated by the recipient will agree with the CRC value calculated by the originator. If the CRC values do not agree, the recipient rejects the message.Message sequence numbers are also included when using ECP. These sequence numbers are checked to determine if the message received has the correct sequence number; if not, the recipient rejects the message.Since the seven-bit ASCII code is used and there are eight data bits per character, the eighth bit can optionally be used to support parity. Where parity is selected, the CRC value calculation includes the parity of each character in the calculation of the CRC value.Parity is required to achieve the most reliable communications. If parity is enabled, both the AI1422E Reader and the host must issue a message if any received character has a parity error. However, the message must not be transmitted before receipt of the eom character. In this case, the AI1422E Reader will issue an Error message, and the host computer will issue a negative acknowledgment message.Data Inquiry ProtocolData inquiry protocol is a basic protocol option that allows the host to control transmission of reader tag data. The selection of data inquiry protocol aects data mode operation. As the AI1422E Reader acquires tags, it buers them but does not transmit them. Instead, the host must poll the AI1422E Reader for each tag by sending a CTRL-E character (hex 5 digit). The AI1422E Reader transmits one message (tag ID or report data) for each CTRL-E it receives until the buer is empty.Each tag request message sent by the host consists only of the CTRL-E character; no som or eom characters are sent. AI1422E Reader data transmission (tag ID and report data) format is the same as for basic protocol.Selection of data inquiry protocol does not aect command mode
7Command Codes
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 7-2Command Codes This chapter discusses the host-transmitted commands that are used to control the AI1422E Reader configuration and operation.The AI1422E Reader is delivered from the factory with specified default settings that determine how the reader operates. Commands transmitted by the host computer can change the default settings and control additional features. The commands can be transmitted by manually entering the commands at the host keyboard if the host is in terminal emulation mode. Note: If you are using Wiegand mode, you must connect the PC or laptop to the AI1422E Reader using the RS–232 or RS–422 interface and a terminal emulation program to send commands to the reader. You can leave the Wiegand interface connected during this procedure.Operating ModesThe AI1422E Reader has three modes of operation: data mode, command mode, and download mode. The software for the AI1422E Reader contains two separate programs — boot and application. The boot program has control of the AI1422E Reader on startup and when operating in download mode. The application program has control of the AI1422E Reader during data mode and command mode operation and holds the application code. Together, they control the AI1422E Reader in the three modes of operation.Data ModeThe AI1422E Reader is in the data mode upon power-up. While in the data mode, the AI1422E Reader sends all communications as data messages, such as tag IDs and reports, to the host computer. Reports provide information on input status changes (input0 and input1), a presence without tag report, and buer overflow information. The host computer can send only two commands to the AI1422E Reader while in data mode:• Command !01 Switch To Command Mode changes the AI1422E Reader from the data mode to the command mode. Refer to “01/~~CC Switch to Command Mode” on page 7-4 Note: The AI1422E Reader transmits ID codes to the host computer when the AI1422E Reader is in data mode. If the AI1422E Reader remains in the command mode with tags passing through the read zone, all tag IDs are not reported.Command ModeWhile the AI1422E Reader is in the command mode, the host computer sends commands to the AI1422E Reader that can be used to control the operation and configuration of the reader. After the AI1422E Reader receives a command, it transmits a command response message. Typically, the command message contains Error, Done, or data relating specifically to the command request. These messages may be of variable length since some commands require information as part of the message.
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 7-3Communications can be lost if the host computer attempts to send certain commands under marginal communications conditions. For example, if the host computer transmits the command request to change the baud rate and the AI1422E Reader properly receives the request and transmits the Done message, one of the two following conditions may occur:• If the host computer receives the Done message, then both the host and the AI1422E Reader switch to the new baud rate, and communications are maintained.Note: In many applications, the host must be set to the new baud rate as it will not change automatically.Note: The AI1422E Reader changes the baud rate immediately after issuing the Done message.• However, if the host does not receive the Done message transmitted by the AI1422E Reader, the host assumes that the command was not properly sent and does not switch to the new baud rate, causing a loss of communications.CautionThe host computer should not attempt to change communications parameters or protocols during marginal communications conditions; otherwise, a loss of communications can result.Download ModeIn download mode, the AI1422E Reader allows the host to download new software.While in download mode, the reader communications port parameters are fixed at the following factory-default settings: 38400 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, software flow control (XON/XOFF), basic protocol.While in download mode, the AI1422E Reader turns RF o, does not process tags, and does not echo host commands.Command ListReader commands are divided into groups based on primary function. The following sections provide information about each command in command number order. Refer to Appendix D for listings of commands in numerical and alphabetical order.In the following text, the symbols < and > represent variable message data. These symbols are not part of the message syntax.Hex digits (0–9, A–F) in either uppercase or lowercase characters may be used in data strings and for hex digits A–F.
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 7-4Reader Mode Control — Command Group 0Group 0 commands control reader mode. The mode determines whether the reader is transmitting data to or receiving data from a host computer or terminal.00/662 Switch to Data Mode (Factory Default)Command !00 switches the reader to data mode, which allows the reader to transmit tag data (ID codes) to the host. In addition to switching the reader to data mode, command !00 automatically saves to non-volatile memory (NVRAM) any user parameters that had been changed during the command mode session. The reader enters data mode on power up.The command !662 is present for backward compatibility with previous generation AI1422 readers, and is not recommended for use.CautionTo save user parameter changes to NVRAM, you must send command !00/!662 before powering down the reader.While operating in data mode, the reader accepts the following commands:• Command !01 Switch to Command ModeReader response:Done01/~~CC Switch to Command ModeCommand !01 switches the reader to command mode, which allows the reader to accept commands from a host or terminal. While in command mode, the reader turns RF o and does not acquire tags.Reader response:DoneCommunications Port Control — Command Group 1Group 1 commands configure the parameters used by the AI1422E Reader to communicate with a host computer or terminal. These commands set baud rate, stop bits, parity, and end-of-line delay.100N Select Baud RateCommand !100N selects the reader baud rate. The factory-default setting is 9600 baud. The N variable specifies the baud rate shown in Table 7 – 1.
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 7-5Table 7 – 1 Select Baud Rate CommandsCautionIf ECP is enabled, ensure that the ECP timeout is sucient for the new baud rate. Refer to “525 Display Communications Protocol Status” on page 7-17 Reader response:Done101N Select Stop BitsCommand !101N selects the number of stop bits for reader character transmission. The factory default setting is 1 stop bit. The N variable specifies the number of stop bits as indicated in Table 7 – 2.Table 7 – 2 Select Stop Bits CommandsCommand Stop Bits Selected1010 1 (factory default)1011 2Reader response:DoneCommand Baud Rate Selected1002 12001003 24001004 48001005 9600 (factory default)1006 19.2 K1007 38.4 K
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 7-6102N Select ParityCommand !102N selects the reader parity setting. The factory-default setting is parity disabled. The N variable specifies parity as shown in Table 7 – 3.Table 7 – 3 Select Parity CommandsReader response:DoneCommand Group 2Group 2 commands control the real-time clock which maintains the AI1422E internal time and date. This time and date can be appended to IDs, error messages, and sensor input reports. An internal battery supports the clock, so time and date are preserved if main power is lost.20 Set TimeCommand !20 sets the time. Enter the time in the proper format: two-digit decimal entries with no spaces between characters and using colons as delimiters. The entry format is as follows:20HH:MM:SS or 20HH:MM:SS:hhwhereHH represents hours (00 to 23).MM represents minutes (00 to 59).SS represents seconds (00 to 59).hh represents hundredths of a second (00 to 99).: is the time delimiter.If hundredths of a second is not specified, the reader sets the hundredths register to 00. Reader response:DoneCommand Data Bits Parity Selected1020 8 Disable parity (factory default)1021 7 Select even parity1022 7 Select odd parity
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 7-721 Set DateCommand !21 sets the date. Enter the date in the proper format: two-digit decimal entries with no spaces between characters and using forward slashes “/” as delimiters. The entry format is as follows:21MM/DD/YYwhereMM represents the month (01 to 12).DD represents the day (01 to 31).YY represents the last two digits of the year (00 to 99).- is the date delimiter. Reader response:Done22 Display Time and DateCommand !22 displays the reader’s current time and date. One space separates the time and the date output.Reader message:HH:MM:SS.hh MM/DD/YYwhereHH represents hours.MM represents minutes.SS represents seconds.hh represents hundredths of seconds.: is the time delimiter.MM represents the month.DD represents the day.YY represents the last two digits of the year.- is the date delimiter.Append Information — Command Group 3Group 3 commands append useful information to reader transmissions, such as IDs, error messages, and sensor input reports. Auxiliary information such as reader number, antenna number (or manual entry code), number of times the previous tag was read, and sensor input status can be appended to the ID using the Group 3 commands.30N Append Time and Date SelectionCommand !30N selects the option of appending the time and date to transmitted IDs,
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 7-8error messages, presence without tag reports, and input status change reports. The factory default setting is time and date appended (command !302).The reader returns an Error message if its tag buer contains data. The reset reader command !63 may be transmitted to clear the buer; however, tag ID data will not be reported. If this is unacceptable, allow the buer to empty before re-issuing append time and date command !30N. Append Time and Date commands are shown in Table 7 – 4.Table 7 – 4 Append Time and Date CommandsThe reader transmits messages with time and date appended as follows. One space separates the time from the date.<string>&<HH:MM:SS.hh MM/DD/YY>wherestring is a tag ID, error message, or report.& separates <string> from the time and date.HH:MM:SS is the time delimiter. MM/DD/YY is the date delimiter. Reader response:Done31N Append Auxiliary Information SelectionCommand !31N selects the option of appending auxiliary information to transmitted IDs, presence-without-tag reports, and input status change reports. Auxiliary information is not appended to error messages. The factory-default setting is no auxiliary information appended. The N variable specifies whether or not auxiliary information is to be appended. Append Auxiliary Information commands are shown in Table 7 – 5.Table 7 – 5 Append Auxiliary Information Commands The reader transmits messages with auxiliary information appended as:<message data>%<xx-y-zz-q>Command Append Option310 No auxiliary information appended (factory default)311 Auxiliary information appendedCommand Append Option300 No time and date appended302 Time and date appended (factory default)
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 7-9where% separates the auxiliary information and signals the host computer that auxiliary information is appended.xx reader ID. Value can be set with command !60NN.- auxiliary information delimitery antenna number. Value fixed at 0.zz number of reads (00 to FF hexadecimal) of the previous tagq current status of input0 and input1 (0 to 3). Refer to “525 Display Communications Protocol Status” on page 7-17 These values are inverted if input inversion is enabled with command 6941.Reader response:Done!320 Disable EAC Page Append (Factory Default)Command !320 is a factory-set default that disables the EAC (embedded application code) page append.Reader response:Done!321 Enable EAC Page AppendNote: This functionality was added to the Encompass® 2 Reader to handle a special unique customer requirement, and is retained in the AI1422E Reader for full backward compatibility.Command !321 selects the option to append an additional predefined 8 bytes of data to be read from an eGo® or eGo Plus tag when the reader is in ID only mode (i.e., not eATA) and multitag sort is enabled. The additional bytes that are read from the tag are in locations 10 through 17.The reader transmits the message with EAC page append as follows:The EAC append data occurs before time and date append data and AUX append data if they are enabled.<tag ID>&<EAC page data> Reader response:DoneID Filtering — Command Group 4Group 4 commands set criteria for filtering (buering or discarding) ID codes. These commands are useful for eliminating duplicate ID codes and selecting the type of tags read by the AI1422E Reader.
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 7-1040 Disable Transmission All ID CodesCommand !40 instructs the reader to reinstate the previous uniqueness checks.Reader response:Done 41 Transmit All ID CodesCommand !41 instructs the reader to transmit all IDs without regard for uniqueness. This command can be useful when mapping the footprint or per forming diagnostics.After diagnostics are complete, you may want to reinstate the uniqueness check using command !410N Select Unique ID Code Criteria, or by using !40 to set reader back to its original setting.Reader response:Done410N Select Unique ID Code Criteria (Anti-passback Feature) Command !410N instructs the reader to buer and transmit ID codes according to the following test: an ID is read if previously decoded IDs have changed value at least N+1 times since the new ID was last received. IDs that do not pass the test are not read. The factory-default setting is command !4100, which selects a separation of one ID. Variable N specifies ID separation as shown in Table 7 – 6.Table 7 – 6 Unique ID Code CriteriaCommand Uniqueness Criteria4100 Separation of 1 ID (factory default)4101 Separation of 2 IDs4102 Separation of 3 IDs4103 Separation of 4 IDsEach time the reader receives a tag ID, it compares the ID with the contents of a comparison register. This register contains the following two items:Item 1 Most recently acquired IDItem 2 Second-most recently acquired ID Item 3 Third-most recently acquired ID Item 4 Fourth-most recently acquired IDWhen the uniqueness filter is set to separation of one ID, the newly acquired ID is transmitted only if it is dierent from the first item. Separation of two IDs allows transmission if the new ID is dierent from Items 1 and 2 in the comparison register.Separation of three and four IDs transmit the new ID only if it is dierent from the first three and the first four items, respectively.Note: A new ID can fail the filter test and not be transmitted; however, it remains
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 7-11stored in the comparison register.The uniqueness test’s time limit is set by Command !441. If an ID is buered, it will not be accepted again unless it arrives at the reader more than the programmed time interval from the previous arrival or until the receipt of one or more other IDs reset the uniqueness.Reader response:Done420N Select Valid ID Code CriteriaCommand !420N directs the reader to validate an ID received only after it has been obtained a specified number of times in sequence. Values for N are 0 through 3 (Table 7 – 7). The factory setting is one acquisition (N = 0).Table 7 – 7 Select Valid Code Commands and FramesCommand Valid Code Frames4200 1 (Factory default)4201 24202 34203 4The validation procedure is executed before the unique ID test (Select Unique ID Code Criteria [!410N] commands). IDs that do not pass the validation test are not reported.For example, command !4203 specifies that the same ID must be obtained from the RF module 4 times in succession before it is considered for the uniqueness test. This feature is useful in installations where RF reflections may cause a single tag to be read multiple times or where an occasional ID might be read from fringe areas440 Reset UniquenessCommand 440 causes the ID filtering process set by Select Unique ID Code Criteria (!410N) to restart. It is used in conjunction with the Variable Timeout (!44N) commands. This command provides a method to end all uniqueness timers.44N Set Uniqueness TimeoutPlaces a time limit on the uniqueness criterion set by Select Unique ID Code Criteria (!410N). The parameter N sets the number of minutes on the timeout clock. The factory setting is two minutes (N = 1).Command Timeout Clock!441 2 minutes (factory setting)!442 15 seconds!443 30 seconds
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 7-12Entering these commands eectively expires the timeout clock, which erases all current IDs in the comparison register. In eect, the first ID that is acquired after the clock expires always appears to be new and is stored. Newly acquired IDs are only tested against IDs that are registered after the clock resets.The timeout clock is continually reset (does not expire) as long as the reader receives the same tag ID. For example, assume that the timeout clock is set for 2 minutes and there is a railcar parked on a siding in front of the reader. Without this continual reset feature, the railcar’s ID would be reported every 2 minutes (each time the timeout clock expired).450 Disable Wiegand Mode (Factory Default)Command !450 is a default set in the factory to disable Wiegand mode. Reader response:Done451 Enable Wiegand ModeCommand !451 enables Wiegand mode, which allows the reader to transmit data in a format that emulates the output of a magnetic card reader.In Wiegand mode, the reader transmits Wiegand-formatted tag data through the Wiegand interface and ASCII data (the reader accepts reader commands and responds) through the serial port interface. The reader outputs data from Wiegand-programmed tags via the Wiegand interface. Tags that are not Wiegand-formatted are not transmitted through the Wiegand interface or the serial port when in Wiegand mode, although the tag lock relay is activated on any tag acquired.Reader response:Done452 Disable Tag Translation Mode (Factory Default)Command !452 disables tag translation mode. Incoming full-frame tags will be directly converted to ASCII. They will not be translated from Association of American Railroads (AAR) and American Trucking Associations (ATA) format to ASCII.Reader message:Done453 Enable Tag Translation ModeCommand !453 enables the translation of tags in AAR and ATA formats. Specific data fields, such as owner ID and car number, will be extracted from these tags, translated according to AAR or ATA standards, and converted to ASCII. Tags that are not programmed in AAR or ATA format will be directly converted to ASCII. The reader will not attempt to translate data from half-frame or dual-frame tags.Reader message:Done
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 7-13454 Disable Multi-tag Sort (Factory Default)Command !454 is a default set in the factory to disable the multi-tag sort function. Reader response:Done455 Enable Multi-tag SortCommand !455 enables the multi-tag sort function that allows the reader to identify unique tags within a group of Intellitag-based tags. Multi-tag sort allows full operation of the tags and reader to be carried out with a limited number of tags in the presence of the reader.Reader response:DoneNote: Enabling the multi-tag sort function adversely aects the vehicle speed at which tags may be read. If there is only one Intellitag-based tag in the vehicles of the target population, multi-tag sort should be disabled.456 Enable eGo Plus Tag Initialization During Multi-tag Sort (Factory Default)Command !456 enables the reader to send the eGo Plus Tag initialize command as part of the multi-tag sort function. When the reader sends the eGo Plus Tag initialize command, all tags in the RF field reenter the sort process.Reader response:Done457 Disable eGo Plus Tag Initialization During Multi-tag Sort Command !457 disables the reader from sending the eGo Plus Tag initialize command as part of the multi-tag sort function. Any eGo Plus Tags already identified by the reader during the sort process will not be re-identified as long as they remain powered in the RF field. The reader will only identify new tags that come into the RF field or tags that do not remain powered in the RF field.Reader response:Done480 Disable ATACommand !480 disables the reader from reading ATA protocol tags.
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 7-14481 Enable ATACommand !481 enables the reader to read ATA protocol data from tags if the reader is programmed to read this tag protocol.482 Disable eGoCommand !482 disables the reader from reading protocol eGo data from tags.483 Enable eGoCommand !483 enables the reader to read factory-programmed eGo data from tags if the reader is programmed to read this tag protocol. 484 Disable SeGoCommand !484 disables the reader from reading SeGo protocol data from tags.485 Enable SeGoCommand !485 enables the reader to read SeGo protocol data from tags if the reader is programmed to read this tag protocol.486 Disable IAGCommand !486 disables the reader from reading IAG protocol data from tags.487 Enable IAGCommand !487 enables the reader to read IAG protocol data from tags if the reader is programmed to read this tag protocol.488 Disable eATACommand !488 disables the reader from reading factory-programmed eATA data from tags.489 Enable eATACommand !489 enables the reader to read factory-programmed eATA data from eGo Plus or eGo tags. This option must be enabled to obtain Wiegand data from eGo Plus or eGo tags.490 Disable Alternate Group Select (Factory Default)Command !496 disables the alternate group select function that allows the reader to distinguish tags meeting specific criteria pre-programmed into the tags.Reader response:Done
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 7-15Reader Status — Command Group 5Group 5 commands provide status reports on the parameters and operation of the reader.505 Display Software VersionCommand !505 displays the reader model number, software version information, and assigned serial number.Reader message:Model E4 Series Ver X.XX SNSSSSSSwhereX.XX Version NumberSSSSSS Serial number of the unit, skipping the fourth character printed on the reader product label506 Display Hardware Configuration InformationCommand !506 displays hardware configuration information stored in the reader memory by the user. Hardware configuration information is empty by default until you set the information to any 20 character ASCII string desired using command !696S...S.Reader response:An ASCII string from 1 to 20 characters in length510 Display RF Transceiver FPGA VersionCommand !510 displays RF FPGA VER = XX.XX511 Display RF Transceiver I Filter Chip VersionCommand !511 displays FIL IC I VER = XX.XX512 Display RF Transceiver Q Filter Chip VersionCommand !512 displays FIL IC Q VER = XX.XX513 Display DSP Board Actel VersionCommand !513 displays DSP FPGA VER = XX.XX520 Display Power Fail BitCommand !520 displays the value of the reader power fail bit. The power fail bit changes from 0 to 1 when power to the reader is interrupted. To reset the bit, use command !63 Reset Reader or command !65 Reset Power Fail Bit. On initial power-up, the host should transmit one of these two commands to clear the power fail bit.Reader message:PWRB P<0 to 1>R0where
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 7-16P0 No power failure detectedP1 Power failure detectedR0 Not applicable to AI1422E Reader521 Display Reader ID NumberCommand !521 displays the reader ID that is sent in the auxiliary data field. Reader message:RDID xxwhere xx = 01 to FF (hexadecimal)522 Display Communications Port ParametersCommand !522 displays the selected communications port parameters, including the baud rate (!100N), the number of stop bits (!101N), the parity scheme (!102N), and the end-of-line delay.Reader message:MAIN B<2 to 7> S<0 to 1> P<0 to 2> D0whereB2 1200 baudB3 2400 baudB4 4800 baudB5 9600 baud (factory default)B6 19.2 kbpsB7 38.4 kbpsS0 one stop bit (factory default)S1 two stop bitsP0 no parity (factory default)P1 even parityP2 odd parityD0 00 ms end-of-line delay (fixed)One space is required between each value. For example, if factory default settings are assigned, the reader message isMAIN B5 S0 P0 D0indicating 9600 baud, one stop bit, no parity, and 0 ms end-of-line delay.Note: The information transmitted in response to command !522 applies to data and command mode operation only. While operating in download mode, default communications parameters are always used.
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 7-17524 Display Appended Information StatusCommand !524 displays the information being appended to the reader transmissions. Command !31N appends information. Append time and date are not available to the AI1422E Reader.Reader message:whereIDAP T<0> D<0> X<0 to 1>T0 Time not appendedT1 Time appended (not valid for the AI1422E Reader)D0 Date not appendedD1 Date appended (not valid for the AI1422E Reader)X0 Auxiliary information not appended (factory default)X1 Auxiliary information appendedOne space is required between each value. For example, if factory-default settings are assigned, the reader response isIDAP T0 D0 X0indicating time, date, and auxiliary information not appended.525 Display Communications Protocol StatusCommand !525 displays the status of command !61N Selected Communications Protocol, Selected Mode of Flow Control, and command !612NN ECP Timeout.Reader response:ECPS P<0 to 2> T<01 to FF> X<0 to 2> S0whereP0 Basic protocol enabled (factory default)7-20 TransCore ProprietaryP1 ECP enabledP2 data inquiry protocol enabledTxx ECP timeout where xx = 01 to FE (hexadecimal) Timeout (ms) = 50 * xxIf xx = FF timeout disabledX0 Flow control disabledX1 Software flow control enabled (factory default)S0 start of message character is !For example, if factory default settings are assigned, the reader message is:ECPS P0 TFE X1 S0which means basic protocol enabled, an ECP timeout of 254 (12,700 ms, 12.7 sec), software
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 7-18flow control enabled, and start of message character is !.526 Display I/O StatusCommand !526 displays the current input/output (I/O) status. The reader message indicates whether outputs are being controlled externally by the host through command !620N Output Control or internally through command !621 Predefined Output Mode. It also displays the current status of two outputs, two inputs, and the selected output pulse duration that is set by command !67N.Reader response:IOST C<0 to 1> O<0 to 3> I<0 to 3> D<0 to F>whereC0 Host controls outputsC1 Predefined output modeO0 Both outputs oO1 Output0 onO2 Output1 onO3 Both outputs onI0 Both inputs falseI1 Input0 trueI2 Input1 trueI3 Both inputs trueD0 4 ms output pulse durationD1 8 ms output pulse durationD2 12 ms output pulse durationD3 16 ms output pulse durationD4 20 ms output pulse durationD5 24 ms output pulse durationD6 32 ms output pulse durationD7 40 ms output pulse durationD8 48 ms output pulse durationD9 60 ms output pulse durationDA 76 ms output pulse durationDB 152 ms output pulse durationDC 228 ms output pulse duration (factory default)DD 300 ms output pulse durationDE 376 ms output pulse durationDF 752 ms output pulse duration
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 7-19Note: The first character of the output pulse duration value is alpha; the second character is numeric.Table 7 – 8 shows the output0 and output1 open/closed conditions for the output status displays.Table 7 – 8 Open/Closed Conditions for Output StatusTable 7 – 9 shows the output0 and output1 open/closed conditions for the output status displays for readers in IAG applications.Table 7 – 9 Open/Closed Conditions for Output Status (IAG Applications)Table 7 – 10 shows the input0 and input1 open/closed conditions for the input status displays.Table 7 – 10 Open/Closed Conditions for Input StatusInput Status Input0 Wire Pair Input1 Wire PairGreen/Red Blue/BlackI0 Open OpenI1 Closed OpenI2 Open ClosedI3 Closed ClosedOutput StatusOutput0 Wire Pair Output1 Wire PairOrange Jumper to Black of Brown/BlackBrown/BlackWhite Jumper to Black of Green/BlackGreen/BlackO0 Closed Open Closed OpenO1 Open Closed Closed OpenO2 Closed Open Open ClosedO3 Open Closed Open ClosedOutput Status Output0 Wire Pair Output1 Wire PairOrange/Black Brown/Black White/Black Green/BlackO0 Closed Open Closed OpenO1 Open Closed Closed OpenO2 Closed Open Open ClosedO3 Open Closed Open Closed
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 7-20527 Display RF StatusCommand !527 displays the current status of the RF module. The reader response indicates whether RF is controlled externally by the host, set by command !640N RF Control, or internally by input set by command !641. Command !527 also displays the current RF status and the uniqueness timeout.Reader message:RFST C<0 to 1> O<0 to 1> T<1 to 3> Fxxx Rxx Gxx Axx IxxwhereC0 RF controlled by hostC1 RF controlled by presence sensor on input0, the red/green pair (factory default)O0 RF oO1 RF onT1 Uniqueness timeout of two minutesT2 Uniqueness timeout of 15 secondsT3 Uniqueness timeout of 30 secondsFxxx FixedRxx Tag decoder range (distance) for ATA tags, xx = 00 to 1F hexadecimal range valueGxx Tag decoder range (distance) for eGo and eGo Plus tags, xx = 00 to 1F hexadecimal range valueAxx RF power attenuation, where 00 is maximum output power and 06 is minimum output power (6 dB less than maximum power).Ixx IAG RF power attenuation, where 00 is maximum output power and 06 is minimum output power (6 dB less than maximum power)For example, if factory default settings are assigned, the reader message isRFST C1 O0 T1 Fxx R1F G1F A00 I04which means that RF is enabled by presence sensor on input0, RF signal o, uniqueness timeout of two minutes, maximum range for ATA tags, maximum range for eGo and eGo Plus tags, full RF power, and IAG power set at 4 dB attenuation.529 Display Presence Input StatusCommand !529 displays the parameters associated with presence detection and RF control. The reader’s message indicates if presence without tag reports are enabled/ disabled (!690N Select Presence without Tag Report Option), if input inversion is enabled/disabled (!694N Select Input Inversion Option), and the minimum presence true period (always true). The reader’s message also reports the selected RF timeout (!693N Select RF Timeout Period) and the selected means of RF-o control (!692N)Select RF Control Algorithm). If presence without tag reports is enabled (!6901 Enable Presence without Tag Reports), the reader transmits a report if a presence is detected without the subsequent acquisition of a valid tag.
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 7-21Note: RF timeout values vary depending on the operative tag read mode and the type of tag in the read field. All times are approximate.Reader message:PRST P<0 to 1> D0 A<0 to 2> T<0 to F> I<0 to 1>whereP0 Presence without tag reports disabled (factory default)P1 Presence without tag reports enabledD0 Minimum presence true period of 0 ms (fixed)A0 RF o on timeout onlyA1 RF o on timeout or tagA2 RF o on timeout or presence condition false (factory default)T0 RF timeout of 0 ms (always expired)T1 4 msT2 8 msT3 12 msT4 20 msT5 24 msT6 32 msT7 48 msT8 60 msT9 92 msTA 152 msTB 300 msTC 452 msTD 600 ms TE 752 msTF RF timeout infinite, never expires (factory default)I0 input inversion disabled (factory default)I1 input inversion enabledFor example, if factory default settings are assigned, the reader message isPRST P0 D0 A2 TF I0which means that presence without tag reports is disabled, minimum presence true period is 0, RF o control on timeout or presence false, infinite RF timeout, and input inversion disabled.
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 7-22530 Display RF0 Filter StatusCommand !530 displays the parameter set for the RF input, including the selected unique ID code criteria (!410N Select Unique ID Code Criteria) and the valid ID code criteria (see !420N Select Valid ID Code Criteria).Reader message:RF0S U<0 to 4> V<0 to 3>whereU0 One ID separation (factory default)U1 Two ID separationsU2 Three ID separationsU3 Four ID separationsU4 Transmit all IDsV0 Valid ID code criteria of one acquisitionV1 Valid ID code criteria of two acquisitionsV2 Valid ID code criteria of three acquisitionsV3 Valid ID code criteria of four acquisitionsFor example, if factory default settings are assigned, the reader message isRF0S U0 V0which means separation of one ID for uniqueness filtering and a valid ID code criteria of one acquisition.532 Display Wiegand Mode StatusCommand !532 displays the Wiegand mode status as either enabled or disabled. Reader message:TOF <0 to 1>where0 Wiegand mode disabled1 Wiegand mode enabled
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 7-23533 Display Wiegand Retransmit IntervalCommand !533 displays the Wiegand retransmit interval. This interval specifies the delay in seconds before the reader retransmits Wiegand data for a tag still in the read zone. The factory default is 1 second.Reader message:WTI <01 to FF>where 01 to FF = seconds (1–255) in hexadecimal.Note: The actual value of the Wiegand retransmit interval may vary depending on the operative tag read mode and the type of tag in the read field.For example, 10 = 16 seconds and FF = 255 seconds. The retransmit interval in ATA tag read mode is about twice these values.534 Display Tag Translation Mode StatusCommand !534 displays tag translation mode status, enabled or disabled. If tag translation mode is enabled, incoming full-frame tags in AAR or ATA format are translated according to ISO standards. Refer to “452 Disable Tag Translation Mode (Factory Default)” on page 7-12 for more information.Reader message:TT <0 to 1>where0 tag translation mode disabled1 tag translation mode enabled537 Display Echo StatusCommand !537 displays echo mode status. In basic protocol (!610 Select Basic Protocol), the reader may be configured to enable (!6171 Enable Echo Mode) or disable (!6170 Disable Echo Mode) the echo of received commands. Refer to “6170 Disable Echo Mode” on page 7-26 and “6171 Enable Echo Mode (Factory Default)” on page 7-26“ for more information.Reader message:ECHO <0 to 1>where0 Echo status disabled1 Echo status enabled (factory default)
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 7-24540 Display Flash ChecksumCommand !540 displays the flash memory checksum. Reader message:PCKS I0000 Exxxxwhere0000 Not applicable to the AI1422E Readerxxxx Represents the four-byte ASCII representation of the flash memory checksum543 Display Boot ChecksumCommand !543 displays the boot ROM checksum. Reader message:BCKS xxxxwhere xxxx represents the four-byte ASCII representation of the boot ROM checksum.549 Display User-Programmable Group Select Equals (GSE) Filter DataCommand !549 queries the reader for the user-programmable GSE filter data programmed in the reader using command !697. The response data is formatted similar to the data in the configuration command.For example, if the command string shown in command !697 (refer to “697 Set User-Programmable Group Select Equals (GSE) Filter” on page 7-36) was sent to a given reader, the response to the !549 query command would be:!A4 0A 0005014202024133The reader response contains all the data fields repeated in the same sequence as displayed in the User-Programmable GSE configuration command.560 Request Sensor Status ChangeCommand !560 displays the sensor status change reporting. Status change reporting may be disabled by command !82N Select Input Status Change Report Option.Reader message:where SSTC E<0 to 1>M<0 to 3>E0 Input status change reports disabled (factory default)E1 Input status change reports enabledM0 Reporting disabled (factory default)M1 Changes on input0 reportedM2 Changes on input1 reported
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 7-25M3 Changes on either input reportedFor example, if factory default settings are assigned, the reader message isSSTC E0 M0which means that input status change reports are disabled on both input0 and input1.570 Display Tag ProtocolsCommand !570 displays the currently selected tag protocol. Reader response:ATA:<E, D> eGo:<I, F, D> SeGo:<I, F, D> IAG:<E, D> Sort:<E, D> TMM0whereI ID (64 bits)E EnabledF Full transaction (eATA)D DisabledTMM0 Fixed577 Report Buered HandshakesCommand !577 reports the buered handshakes. Reader message:XXwhereXX is number of handshakes!582 Display Synchronization ValuesCommand !582 displays the synchronization values, which are typically used to alleviate interference issues in dense populations of Interagency Group (IAG) readers.The values are set with commands !648NN and !649NN. Reader Response:SYNC T<00 to FF> H<00 to 0A>Where T is the number of milliseconds (ms) before the reader sends a synchronization pulse to all other readers on the RS–485 bus and H is the number of milliseconds that the reader holds o starting IAG tag protocol once it receives the synchronization pulse.Reader Control Functions — Command Group 6Group 6 commands set reader control functions such as reader ID, communication protocol, output pulse, and RF control.60NN Set Reader ID NumberCommand !60NN sets the reader ID that will be sent in the auxiliary data field (command !311). Uppercase or lowercase characters are allowed for NN; for example, hex digits A
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 7-26though F or a through f where NN = 00 to FF (hex for 0 to 255, factory default = 00). Reader response:Done610 Select Basic Communication Protocol (Factory Default) Command !610 enables the basic communications protocol. Reader response:Done611 Select Error Correcting ProtocolCommand !611 enables the error correcting protocol. For more details on Error Correcting Protocol, contact TransCore.Reader response:Done613 Enable Data Inquiry ProtocolCommand !613 enable the data inquiry protocol. Refer to “Data Inquiry Protocol” on page 6-3.Reader response:Done6170 Disable Echo ModeCommand !6170 disables the reader’s echo of received host commands. If operating in basic protocol or data inquiry protocol, the reader echoes by default. As the reader receives a host command, it echoes each character of the command. Once the entire command has been received and processed, the reader transmits its response. If echoing is disabled with command !6170, the reader does not echo the command, but only transmits its response. The reader never echoes while in ECP or download mode operation.Reader response:Done6171 Enable Echo Mode (Factory Default)Command !6171 enables the reader to echo received host commands. Command!6170 disables echo mode. Reader response:Done620N Set Output Control
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 7-27Command !620N provides direct control of two output lines that may be used to operate external hardware, such as gates or trac lights. The value for N specifies the output status requested as shown in Table 7 – 11. Receipt of any !620N command automatically disables command !621 Predefined Output Control.Table 7 – 11 Output Control CommandsCommand Output Control Option6200 Turn o both output ports (factory default)6201 Turn o output1, Turn on output06202 Turn o output0, Turn on output16203 Turn on both output portsReader response:DoneCautionThe RF ON Indicator and RF Active Output on the I/O Connector are driven through Output0. Utilizing this command will disable the Indicator.621 Select Predefined Output Control (Factory Default)Command !621 configures the reader for predefined output mode. In this mode, output0 drives the RF Active LED, and output1 is automatically asserted upon receipt of a valid unique tag ID. The output line remains asserted for the time specified by output pulse duration (!67N Set Output Pulse Duration). Any direct control command (!620N Output Control) automatically disables the predefined output mode.Note: In Wiegand mode operation, output1 is not controlled by a pre-defined output mode.Reader response:Done63 Reset ReaderCommand !63 resets the power fail bit, clears all buers, resets tag uniqueness, turns o both output lines, transmits the sign-on message, and returns to the data mode.Note: This command does not reset any other configuration parameters or have any command response.64N RF ControlCommand !64N directly controls the RF module. The N value controls the RF power as shown in Table 7 – 12.
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 7-28Table 7 – 12 RF Control CommandsCommand !640 disables RF-by-input control command !642 Select RF-by-Input Control.Reader response:Done642 Select RF-by-Input Control (Factory Default)Command !642 configures the reader for RF-by-input control. The reader automatically turns on RF when it detects a presence through sense0 (trigger input). The reader turns o RF according to the selected RF control algorithm (!692N Select RF Control Algorithm).Reader response:Done643NN Select ATA Operating Range (Distance)Command !643NN selects the read range for ATA tags where NN is a hexadecimal value from 00 to 1F; the range increases with increasing NN value. The range can be adjusted for 32 discrete values where 00 is the shortest range and 1F is the longest range. The default range value is 1F.Reader response:Done644NN Set RF AttenuationCommand !644NN sets the attenuation control for the output RF power where NN is a hexidecimal value from 03 to 0A. Settings for attenuation are 1.0 dB increments over a range of 7 dB of attenuation from the maximum power setting of 25 dBm at 3-dB attenuation to a minimum power level of 18 dBm.The Set RF Attenuation command NN variables and corresponding attenuation settings are shown in Table 7 – 13.Table 7 – 13 RF Attenuation Command VariablesVariable (NN) Attenuation Setting (dB)03 304 405 5Command RF Power640 Turns o RF641 Turns on RF
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 7-2906 607 708 809 90A 10Reader response:Done645NN Set eGo and eGo Plus Operating Range (Distance)Command !645NN sets the read range for eGo and eGo Plus Tags where NN is a hexadecimal value from 00 to 1F; the range increases with increasing NN value. The range can be adjusted for 32 discrete values where 00 is the shortest range and 1F is the longest range. The default range value is 1F. Reader response:Done646XX Set IAG RF AttenuationCommand !646XX sets the IAG attenuation control for the output RF power where XX is a hexidecimal value from 00 to 06. Setting 00 (0 dB) is the maximum power setting and 06 (6 dB) is the minimum power setting. The default attenuation value is 04.647XXX Select RF Operating Frequency (Used only for FCC Part 90 Units)Command #647XXX sets the reader RF from 860 to 930 MHz in 250-kHz steps, where XXX is a hexadecimal value from 000 to 118. After the reader’s frequency is set, the value is stored in non-volatile RAM (NVRAM). This value is not altered by power-down.If the NVRAM becomes corrupted, the correct operating frequency cannot be guaranteed. In this circumstance, the RF section shuts down and the reader sends an Error06 message to the host. Until the frequency is reset using command #647XXX, the unit displays the same error message every time it is powered up or if an attempt is made to enable the RF by host or by external sensor.The commands to set the RF operating frequency are presented in Table 7 – 14
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 7-30Table 7 – 14 Select RF Operating Frequency CommandsCommand RF Frequency (MHz)647000 860.00. .. ..6470CF 911.756470D0 912.006470D1 912.256470D2 912.506470D3 912.756470D4 913.00. .. .. .6470EA 918.506470EB 918.756470EC 919.006470ED 919.256470EE 919.506470EF 919.75. .. ..657113 928.75647114 929.00
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 7-31Reader response:DoneCaution: An ETSI AI1422E does not require a frequency configuration. Do not attempt to change the frequency of an ETSI AI1422E.65 Reset Power Fail BitCommand !65 resets the power fail bit to 0. The bit changes from 0 to 1 when power is restored to the reader. Upon reader power-up, the host transmits either command !65 or !63 Reset Reader to properly initialize this bit. The current state of the power fail bit may be displayed. “520 Display Power Fail Bit” on page 7-15 for more information.Reader response:Done66F Load Default Operating ParametersCommand !66F loads all the factory default operating parameters except RF operating frequency. Refer to Table 8-2, AI1422E Reader Default Configuration Settings” for a listing of the defaults.Reader response:Done All parameters loaded OKError A parameter load failed67N Set Output Pulse DurationCommand !67N sets the output pulse duration for the command !621 Predefined Output Control. This command specifies the length of time that output line(s) will be asserted upon receipt of a valid and unique tag ID. The factory default setting is 228 ms. The variable N specifies an output pulse duration of 48 ms to 752 ms.Uppercase or lowercase characters are allowed for N; for example, hex digits A through F or a through f. The command numbers and corresponding output pulse durations are shown in Table 7 – 15.Command RF Frequency (MHz)647115 929.25647116 929.50647117 929.75647118 930.00
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 7-32Table 7 – 15 Output Pulse Duration CommandsCommand Duration670 4671 8672 12673 16674 20675 24676 32677 40678 48679 6067A 7667B 15267C 228 (factory default)67D 30067E 37667F 752Additional IDs may be acquired during the selected output pulse duration; however, the timing restarts upon each successive ID acquisition. This command should be used with discretion. For example, when the tag acquisition interval is short compared to the selected pulse duration, distinct pulses may not be generated.Reader response:Done or Error690N Select Presence Without Tag Report OptionCommand !690N enables or disables the presence without tag report option. If the presence without tag reporting option is enabled using command !6901, input reports are transmitted when a tag presence is detected without the subsequent acquisition of a valid tag. The value for N specifies the reports as shown in Table 7 – 16
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 7-33Table 7 – 16 Presence Without Tag Report CommandsCommand Report Option6900 Disable presence without tag reports (factory default)6901 Enable presence without tag reportsReader response:DoneRefer to “Basic Protocol and ECP Format” on page 6-5 for message format informa- tion.692N Select RF Control AlgorithmCommand !692N selects the algorithm for turning o RF power when RF-by-input control is enabled using command !641 Select RF-by-Input Control.The values for N specify the RF control algorithms as shown in Table 7-18.Table 7 – 17 RF Control Algorithm CommandsCommand RF Power O6920 On timeout only6921 Timeout or tag ID acquired6922 Timeout or presence false (factory default)Command !6920 turns o RF power based on the timeout established by command!693N Set RF Timeout Period.Command !6921 allows RF power to be turned o either after the timeout period or upon acquisition of a valid tag ID, whichever occurs first. The reader turns o the RF immediately following the acquisition of a valid tag, whether or not it is unique. This control algorithm may be used in Wiegand mode to ensure that the tag data is transmitted once and only once per presence on both serial and Wiegand ports.Command !6922 turns o RF power either after the timeout period or upon the presence false condition, whichever occurs first.Reader response:Done693N Select RF Timeout PeriodCommand !693N selects the RF timeout period used by command !692N Select RF Control Algorithm. Values for N range from 0 through F.Command !693F disables the RF timeout.Uppercase or lowercase characters are allowed for N; for example, hex digits A through F or a through f. The commands and corresponding timeouts are shown in Table 7 – 18.
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 7-34Table 7 – 18 Timeout Period ValuesReader response:Done or ErrorThe reader returns an Error message if a valid hexadecimal digit is not substituted for N in command !693N.694N Select Input Inversion OptionCommand !694N enables or disables input inversion. When inversion is enabled, an open circuit input is interpreted as a closed circuit, and a closed circuit input is interpreted as an open circuit. This feature allows greater flexibility in the attachment of external equipment to the reader inputs. For example, some proximity sensors indicate presence with an open circuit. In this instance, command !6941 can enable input inversion so that an open circuit input indicates a presence. The values for N represent the two inversion options as shown in Table 7 – 19.Command Timeout (ms)6930 0 (always expired)6931 46932 86933 126934 206935 246936 326937 486938 606939 92693A 152693B 300693C 452693D 600693E 752693F Infinite (never expires, factory default)
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 7-35Table 7 – 19 Input Inversion OptionsReader response:Done695S...S Set Serial NumberCommand !695 assigns the reader serial number according to the format:695SSSSSSwhereSSSSSS is the serial number.The serial number may contain as many as six uppercase or lowercase ASCII alphanumeric characters.Note: The factory-assigned serial number of the reader contains seven characters. However, to maintain backward compatibility, the reader software allows only six characters to be entered. When setting the serial number, skip the fourth (middle) character of the seven-character number shown on the reader product label.Note: Once assigned, the serial number is preserved during power-down and the loading of default parameters.Reader response:Done696S...S Store Hardware Configuration StringCommand !696S...S stores hardware configuration information into reader memory.The hardware configuration string is assigned according to the following format:696S...SwhereS...S is the hardware configuration string that may contain as many as 20 uppercase or lowercase ASCII alphanumeric characters.Note: Once assigned, configuration information is preserved during power-down and the loading of default parameters.Reader response:DoneCommand Options6940 Disable input inversion (factory default)6941 Enable input inversion
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 7-36697 Set User-Programmable Group Select Equals (GSE) FilterCommand !697 assigns the user-programmable GSE filter.The command string is assigned according to the following format:697 MM AA DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDwhereMM = The tag uses this mask to determine which of the eight Comparison Data bytes are to be compared for the Group Select filter.AA = This field is used by the tag to determine the start address in the tag memory for the comparison data.DD…DD = Comparison Data: an 8-byte field (16 characters) used by the tag as the comparison data for the Group Select filter. The tag compares the data in this field to data in tag memory beginning at the Start Address to determine if the tag will respond to a reader Group Select request. Only the bytes having the corresponding bit set in the GSE Mask is used for this comparison.As an example, to configure a reader to have only tags with data in byte locations 10, 12, and 15 (decimal) with hexadecimal values “00,” “01,” and “02,” the following command is used:!697 A4 0A 0005014202024133To understand how the data is interpreted, it is necessary to break down the GSE Mask field, A4, into binary:A4 = 1010 0100This mask equates to the tag comparing the first, third, and sixth bytes of the Comparison Data to data in the tag beginning at address location 0A (10 decimal).The Comparison Data field is broken down in bytes with the bytes corresponding to the mask underlined in bold (for clarification):Address: 0A 0B 0C 0D 0E 0F 10 11Data: 00 05 01 42 02 02 41 33where0A (10 decimal) must be equal to “00” hexadecimal, the first byte in the Comparison Data field0C (12 decimal) must be equal to “01” hexadecimal, the third byte in the Comparison Data field0F (15 decimal) must be equal to “02” hexadecimal, the sixth byte in the Comparison Data fieldReader response:DoneAuxiliary Reader Control — Command Group 8
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 7-37Group 8 commands provide control of reader functions, such as the sense input lines.82N Select Input Status Change Report OptionCommand !82N selects the input lines to be monitored to report any change in input status. The enabled input lines are monitored for any changes in the logic states. If a change is detected, the reader generates an input status change message and treats it as a tag ID. If the auxiliary information option is enabled, the input status field displays the current input values. The value for N specifies the report options as shown in Table 7 – 20.Table 7 – 20 Input Status Change Report OptionsCommand Report Option820 Disable status change reports (factory default)821 Report change on input0822 Report change on input1823 Report changes on input0 and input1Reader response:Done830 Disable Automatic Periodic RF Status Report (Factory Default)Command !830 is a default set in the factory to disable the automatic periodic RF status report.Reader response:Done831 Enable Automatic Periodic RF Status ReportCommand !831 enables the automatic periodic RF status report. This function sends out a periodic RF status report if no other message (a tag read) is sent from the reader for a period of time. This message is the same message that would be sent in response to the !527 Display RF Status command. Enabling this function is helpful in some sites where there may not be much tag activity, and the user wants an automatic way to ensure the communication channel with the reader is still intact. With this function enabled, the host system will get a message from the reader at least every three minutes.Reader response:Done
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8Troubleshooting and Maintenance
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 8-2This section lists routine diagnostic procedures for troubleshooting an improperly working reader system and maintenance procedures to keep the AI1422E Reader System operating correctly.Required Tools and EquipmentThe following tools and equipment are required:• 50-ohm, 5-watt (W) load (N-type connector)• Personal computer (PC) with terminal emulator software• Appropriate power source for your reader• Digital multimeter• Loopback DE09 Connector• Antenna and cable• Slot head screwdriverTroubleshootingLoopback ModeIt is possible to reset the AI1422E Reader to default by looping back the TX from the RS232 into the RX via a short wire. Installing a loopback will cause the reader to reset its settings to factory default, which is extremely useful during troubleshooting. The procedure for resetting the reader is below.13. Power down the AI1422E reader by switching the main power switch to the ‘OFF’ position.14. Slide the Interface Selection switch on the front panel of the reader to RS232.15. Install a loopback connector to the MAIN RS232 port. 16. Apply power to the AI1422E reader by switching the main power switch to the ‘ON’ position.17. Wait 30 seconds for the reader to complete the factory reset.18. Power down the AI1422E reader by switching the main power switch to the ‘OFF’ position.The reader should now be configured for factory default settings.
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 8-3Failure ModesNo Communication – To determine if there is a problem in the communications hard- ware, the following two commands should be repeated together for testing purposes:!01 escape to diagnostic mode!22 display time and dateIf functioning properly, the time and date will be displayed after the second command, which means that the reader is communicating. If the reader is not functioning prop- erly, then perform the following checks.• Does the AI1422E Reader System have adequate power? If not, ensure reader has 24V DC ±0.5V DC.• Is the main power switch on? If not, switch it on.• Is the main power switch light-emitting diode (LED) lit? If not, turn on power switch.• Are you using a null modem cable connection? If not, switch to a null modem connection.• Is the Interface Selection switch on the front panel of the reader set to the correct interface? If not, slide the switch to the correct interface.• Have you set the correct baud rate? If an incorrect baud rate is suspected, select and send each baud rate in turn, using the !100x Baud Rate Select command, and wait for a response.Unit Will Not Read TagsThe suggestions listed here assume that the user has already verified proper serial communications. If RF POWER LED is lit, the indication is that the AI1422E is querying for tags. If the LOCK LED, , is lit, the indication is that the reader system is retrieving tag data. If either LED is not lit, then check the following items:• Verify that the antenna connection is good.• Verify that the antenna cable is in good condition.• Verify that a single, known valid tag, properly polarized, is in the antenna field.• Verify that the trigger remains activated and the unit power is on.• Verify that a tag being alternated with a tag containing dierent data to avoid uniqueness filtering.Unit Will Not Retain SettingsIf the unit will not retain information, such as time and date stamp or baud rate between power cycles, the internal battery backup has failed and the unit must be returned for repair. Contact TransCore at the telephone number listed at the front of this user guide
User GuideTransCore Proprietary 8-4Error MessagesThe AI1422E Reader transmits an error message if a command received from the host is not a recognized command or if information supplied with the command is not correct. The reader sends this message to diagnostic commands if the reader fails the specified test.Table 8 – 21 contains a list of error messages.Table 8 – 21 Error MessagesError Message Description Corrective ActionError06 NVRAM parameters have been lost. The AI1422E Reader will not function properly because the RF section is shut o until the frequency is reset.Reset the frequency using command #647XXXError07 The RF phase locked loop (PLL) has lost lock and is unable to operate at its intended frequency. RF output is disabled while the AI1422E Reader attempts to reset the PLL.Reset the RF frequency. Refer to “Radio Frequency” on page 8-15 for instructions.Error08 The RF PLL has successfully regained lock and has been reset to its proper operating frequency. The RF section is returned to its state prior to losing lock (enabled/disabled). Error08 will only be issued after Error07 has been issued.No action necessary; the previous error has been corrected.Error11 The operator is attempting to use an Intellitag-based tag in Wiegand mode while the AI1422E Reader is in ID-only mode, thus Wiegand compatibility issues.Enable eATA mode using command #489 if Wiegand operation is needed and the tags are programmed with Wiegand data.ErrorRF1 Warning message that the RF board did not return an update acknowledge signalIf the reader indicates a single ErrorRF1 event and recovers from the error, no corrective action is required. You may want to track this error message if it should occur again. If the reader indicates repeated ErrorRF1 warning messages then return the reader to the factory.
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary 8-5AI1422E Reader RepairThe AI1422E Reader is designed for whole-unit replacement and is manufactured with surface-mounted components. It requires sophisticated testing and repair equipment. All testing and repairs are performed at TransCore’s factory. Please contact TransCore to obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) for returning the reader.Technical SupportAuthorized dealers and distributors are responsible for the direct support of all customers. Authorized dealers and distributors needing support can contact TechnicalSupport at (505) 856-8007. Please be prepared to answer a series of questions that are designed to direct you to the best TransCore support resource available. These questions will relate to symptoms, configuration, model, and tags used.Note: End users and facility operators contacting Technical Support will be referred to the dealer responsible for the system sale.Error Message Description Corrective ActionErrorRF2 Warning message that the RF module did not return an INIT DONE signalIf the reader indicates a single ErrorRF2 event and recovers from the error, no corrective action is required. You may want to track this error message if it should occur again. If the reader indicates repeated ErrorRF2 warning messages then return the reader to the factory.ErrorRF3 Warning message of unexpected status read, including status byte, from RF moduleIf the reader indicates a single ErrorRF3 event and recovers from the error, no corrective action is required. You may want to track this error message if it should occur again. If the reader indicates repeated ErrorRF3 warning messages then return the reader to the factory.
Character ConversionA
User GuideTransCore Proprietary A-2Appendix ACharacter ConversionTable A-1 lists the TransCore 6-bit-per-character conversion from the standard ASCII character set.Table A – 22 TransCore 6-Bit-Per-Character Conversionspc 000000 6 010110 L 101100! 000001 7 010111 M 101101" 000010 8 011000 N 101110# 000011 9 011001 O 101111$000100 : 011010 P 110000% 000101 ; 011011 Q 110001& 000110 < 011100 R 110010' 000111 = 011101 S 110011( 001000 > 011110 T 110100) 001001 ? 011111 U 110101* 001010 @ 100000 V 110110+ 001011 A 100001 W 110111, 001100 B 100010 X 111000- 001101 C 100011 Y 111001. 001110 D 100100 Z 111010/ 001111 E 100101 [ 1110110 010000 F 100110 \ 1111001 010001 G 100111 ] 1111012 010010 H 101000 ^ 1111103 010011 I 101001 _ 1111114 010100 J 1010105 010101 K 101011
BTechnical Specifications
User GuideTransCore Proprietary B-2Appendix B Technical SpecificationsTable B-1 lists the specifications of the AI1422E Reader System.Figure B – 1 AI1422E Reader System SpecificationsSpecification DescriptionSize 19.0 x 1.75 x 9.0 in (48.3 x4.4x 22.9 cm)Weight 5.0 lb (2.27 kg)Operating temperature -40°F to +158°F (-40°C to +70°C)Power requirement 24V to 110VDC, 25 watts maximum Available frequency range 902–928 MHz (FCC) 860-870 MHz (ETSI)Approved frequency range for Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada902.25–903.75 MHz and 910.00–921.50 MHzReceiver sensitivity -60 dBmTransmitter RF power 33 dBm (2W)Communications port RS–232, 1200 to 38,400 baud RS–422, 1200 to 38,400 baud Ethernet, 10/100 MbpsOther features Real-time clock Front Panel Ground Stud
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary B-3 Figure B-1 gives the mechanical dimensions of the AI1422E Reader.Figure B – 1 AI1422E Reader Mechanical Dimensions
CLantronix® Ethernet Module Configuration
AI1422E ReaderTransCore Proprietary C-1Appendix C Lantronix® Ethernet Module ConfigurationThe AI1422E incorporates an Embedded Ethernet to Serial server from Lantronix ®. In order to configure the Ethernet to Serial server, Lantronix software is required. The user guide for the Lantronix ® XPort ® Direct + Embedded Serial-to-Ethernet server can be found at www.lantronix.com/wp-content/uploads/pdf/XPort-Direct-Plus_UG.pdf.The easiest way to connect to the AI1422E is by using the Lantronix ® CPR (Com Port Redirector) software, which will allow connecting directly to the AI1422E through the Ethernet Interface from a Windows computer. The Lantronix ® CPR software can be found at http://ltxfaq.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/928 and documentation of this software can be found in the Lantronix ® CPR Quick Start Guide, located at www.lantronix.com/wp-content/uploads/pdf/Com-Port-Redirector_QS.pdfOther methods of communicating through the Lantronix ® module exist. Contact Lantronix ® with questions.Embedded Device: Lantronix ® XPort ® Direct + Embedded Serial-to-EthernetLantronix ® Technical SupportHours: 6:00am – 5:00pm Pacific TimeMon. – Fri. (excluding holidays)Tel: (800) 422-7044 (US Only)Tel: (949) 453-7198
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