User Guide for TRANSCORE models including: E4SPT90V45, FIHE4SPT90V45, Encompass 4-S Location and Monitoring Service Interrogator, Location and Monitoring Service Interrogator
TransCore E4SPT90V45 Location and Monitoring Service Interrogator FIHE4SPT90V45 FIHE4SPT90V45 e4spt90v45
Encompass® 4-S Quick Start Guide 16-0168-001 Rev C 9/2021 TransCore's Encompass® 4-S family of fully integrated wireless radio frequency identification (RFID) readers are designed for use in parking, security access, electronic vehicle registration (EVR), traffic management, and low-speed electronic toll collection applications. This quick start guide is intended for use by authorized TransCore Encompass series dealers, installers, and service personnel, and provides information for site design, reader placement, testing, installation, and troubleshooting. Trusted Transportation Solutions Quick Start Guide Information in this document is subject to change and does not represent a commitment on the part of TransCore, LP. © 2021 TransCore, LP. All rights reserved. TRANSCORE, AMTECH, EGO, and ENCOMPASS are registered trademarks and are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Contents are subject to change. Printed in the U.S.A. For further information, contact: TransCore 8600 Jefferson Street NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87113 USA Web: www.transcore.com TransCore Technical Support Phone: (505) 856-8007 TransCore Sales Support Phone: (800) 923-4824 2 TransCore Proprietary Encompass 4-S Reader WARNING TO USERS IN THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) LOCATION AND MONITORING SERVICE STATEMENT 47 CFR §90.351 NOTE: 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 FIHE4SPT90V45. 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 effect, the user may be required to correct the interference at their own expense. NO UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS 47 CFR §15.21 CAUTION: 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 TransCore Proprietary 3 Quick Start Guide AVERTISSEMENT À L'ATTENTION DES UTILISATEURS AUX ÉTATS-UNIS DÉCLARATION 47 CFR §90.351 (CODE DES RÈGLEMENTS FÉDÉRAUX) DE LA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) SUR LES SERVICES DE LOCALISATION ET DE CONTRÔLE REMARQUE : 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 FIHE4SPT90V45. 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 §15.21 MISE 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 FCC TRANSCORE, LP ÉTATS-UNIS 4 TransCore Proprietary Encompass 4-S Reader WARNING TO USERS IN CANADA INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) INDUSTRY CANADA'S RADIO STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (RSS-137) LOCATION AND MONITORING SERVICE IN THE BAND 902-928 MHZ SECTION 2.1 NOTE: 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 IC: 1584A-E4SPT90V45, 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 8.4 This 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 2.1 Remarque : 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 IC: 1584A-E4SPT90V45. 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 (CNRGEN) pour s'acquitter du Radio appareil déclaration article 8.4 Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : 1 ) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et 2 ) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. TransCore Proprietary 5 Quick Start Guide RADIO FREQUENCY HEALTH LIMITS FOR ENCOMPASS 4 READER USING AN EXTERNAL ANTENNA IN FREQUENCY BAND OF 902.25 TO 903.75 AND 910.00 TO 921.50 MHZ Several 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 Exposure Power density = frequency (in MHz)/300 mW/cm2 with an Averaging time of 6 Min General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure Power density = frequency (in MHz)/1500 mW/cm2 with an Averaging time of 30 Min Using 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 power 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: 6 TransCore Proprietary Encompass 4-S Reader Controlled Environment Power density = 0.6455*frequency (in MHz)0.5 W/m2 with a Reference Period time of 6 Min General Public/Uncontrolled Environment Power density = 0.02619*frequency (in MHz)0.6834 W/m2 with a Reference Period time of 6 Min Using 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. Agency OSHA FCC IC Occupational/Controlled Environment Power Density (mW/cm2) MPE minimum distance in cm 10 7 18 3.05 13 32 1.95 16 40 Time (min) 6 6 6 Agency OSHA FCC IC General Population/Public/Uncontrolled Environment Power Density (mW/cm2) MPE minimum distance In cm 10 7 18 0.61 28 72 0.28 42 106 Time (min) 6 30 6 With the equipment installed and running at the maximum transmit power of 1.6W (32dBm), 0dB 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 42in (106cm) from the General Population/ Public i.e. Uncontrolled Environment. 2 ) Maintenance personnel (i.e. Occupational/Controlled Environment) must remain at least 16in (40cm) from the antenna and limit their time in the environment to 6 minutes when the system is operating. TransCore Proprietary 7 Quick Start Guide LIMITES D'EXPOSITION AUX RADIOFRÉQUENCES POUR LE LECTEUR ENCOMPASS 4 UTILISANT UNE ANTENNE EXTERNE SUR LA BANDE DE FRÉQUENCES DE 902.25 À 903.75 ET DE 910.00 À 921.50 MHZ Plusieurs 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/contrôlée Densité de puissance = fréquence (en MHz)/300 mW/cm2 avec une durée moyenne de 6 min. Exposition de la population générale/non contrôlée Densité 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. 8 TransCore Proprietary Encompass 4-S Reader Industrie 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 contrôlé Densité de puissance = 0,6455*fréquence (en MHz)0,5 W/m2 avec une durée de référence de 6 min. Grand public/environnement non contrôlé Densité 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 environnement donné sont présentées ci dessous. Organisme OSHA FCC IC Exposition professionnelle/environnement contrôlé Densité de puissance (mW/ cm2) Distance MPE minimale po cm 10 7 18 3,05 13 32 1,95 16 40 Durée (en min.) 6 6 6 Organisme OSHA FCC IC Population générale/environnement non contrôlé Densité de puissance (mW/ cm2) Distance MPE minimale po cm 10 7 18 0,61 28 72 0,28 42 106 Durée (en min.) 6 30 6 TransCore Proprietary 9 Quick Start Guide Avec l'appareil installé et fonctionnant à la puissance de transmission maximale de 1,6W (32dBm), 0dB 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 106 cm (42 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 40 cm (16 po) de l'antenne et limiter son temps d'exposition à 6 minutes lorsque l'appareil est en fonctionnement. 10 TransCore Proprietary Encompass 4-S Reader Contents Site Licensing ................................................................................ 12 Designing the Site Plan............................................................... 12 Interface Cable.............................................................................. 14 Pre-Installation Testing................................................................15 Installation at the Site ................................................................. 20 Reader Commands...................................................................... 25 Troubleshooting........................................................................... 29 Tables Table 1Encompass 4-S Reader Features....................................................................... 12 Table 2Interface Cable Wire Pair Key ............................................................................ 14 Table 3Power Connections............................................................................................... 15 Table 4RS232 Interface................................................................................................... 16 Table 5RS422 Interface................................................................................................... 16 Table 6Wiegand Testing Command Example.............................................................. 17 Table 7Wiegand Interface ................................................................................................. 17 Table 8Return to Factory Default Commands ............................................................. 18 Table 9Testing Commands ............................................................................................... 18 Table 10Reader Frequencies Staggered for 14 Lanes ............................................... 19 Table 11 Sense Input/Output Cabling Assignments.................................................... 21 Table 12Frequently Used Reader Commands ............................................................ 25 Figures Figure1Interface Cable ..................................................................................................... 14 Figure2Recommended Reader Grounding ................................................................ 16 Figure3Frequency Separation for Four Lanes........................................................... 19 Figure4Correct Orientation of Reader ........................................................................20 Figure5RS232 Wiring Diagram .................................................................................. 23 Figure6RS-422 Wiring Diagram.................................................................................... 24 Figure7Sources of RF Interference.............................................................................. 30 TransCore Proprietary 11 Quick Start Guide Site Licensing Encompass® 4-S Readers radiate more than 3 milliwatts of RF power, and must be licensed under Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Section 90.239. An FCC license provides the user with the legal authorization to operate the Encompass 4-S Reader on the licensed frequencies at the site specified in the license. The FCC license also provides the user with protection and authorization to maintain the system should any other RFID product be used in the licensed area after the Encompass 4-S Reader equipment is installed. The site owner must complete and file Form 601, FCC Application for Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Radio Service Authorization. Forms are available online at the FCC Internet site https://www.fcc.gov/licensing-databases/forms. The authorized frequency band for this product in the United States is 911.75 to 919.75 MHz. Only an authorized installer or service technician should set the RF frequency of the Encompass 4-S Reader to the frequency specified in the FCC site license. Designing the Site Plan Design the site plan before ordering equipment and installing the Encompass 4-S Reader. If the site configuration differs significantly from the recommendations in this guide, contact TransCore Sales Support. Determine the Reader and Tag Combination The Encompass 4-S Reader is capable of reading the following protocols and formats: · TransCore Super eGo® (SeGo) · eGo (ISO 18000-6B) · ATA/AAR/ISO 10374 · IAG (Interagency Group) · Wiegand Table 1 lists the Encompass 4-S Reader models and features. Table 1Encompass 4-S Reader Features Reader Model* Protocol(s) Wiegand Internal Antenna Communication RS-232 RS-422 10-400y-S08 ATA 10-400y-S01 SeGo 10-400y-S19 IAG 10-400y-S02 ATA/SeGo 10-400y-S10 ATA/IAG 10-400y-S04 SeGo/IAG 10-400y-S09 eGo/ATA 10-400y-S03 eGo/SeGo *y = 2 (RS-232) or y = 4 (RS422) 12 TransCore Proprietary Encompass 4-S Reader Reader Placement Encompass 4-S Readers may be mounted on a pole at the side of the lane (side-fire), or on a gantry or surface extending over the center of the lane (overhead). The reader should be located in a place where it is not likely to be bumped out of alignment. Readers should not directly face each other or be positioned back-to-back. For a pole mount installation, readers should be installed as high as possible so that the reader can be pointed down to control the read zone and minimize interference in the adjacent lane. Tag Placement on Vehicle Most TransCore RFID tags should be mounted in the center of the windshield to the right of the rearview mirror post. Refer to the installation instructions for your specific tag for more information on tag placement. Site Layout, Lane Type, and Traffic Flow Become familiar with the configuration of the site and its proximity to other sites. Determine what the lane types will be, and identify any equipment that will be used, such as ticket machines or proximity readers. The number of readers that will be required depends on the number of lanes at the site, how they are grouped, and total entry and exit points. Measure lane widths and the distance between adjacent lanes, taking into account any island/barrier width. TransCore recommends a lane width of 12 feet or less, with the distance between the readers at least 12 feet or more. Interfaces to External Equipment For effective lane layout and transaction framing, the maximum distance from the entry loop to the reader should be about 8 feet. The distance from the reader to the gate arm should be 3 to 4 feet before the gate. Refer to "Figure3 Frequency Separation for Four Lanes" on page 19. The readers are typically configured to be loop-activated (on by presence). Readers may be alternatively set to have RF on continuously. The choice depends on traffic volume and possible interaction with the other in-lane components. Electrical and Communications Requirements The Encompass 4-S Reader requires 16-20VAC, 47-63HZ, or 16-28VDC for proper operation. Contact TransCore Sales Support for a list of recommended transformers and cable lengths. The reader is available in RS232 or RS422 models. Maximum distance for RS232 (3-wire serial) is 50 feet at 9600 baud. Maximum distance for RS422 (4-wire differential signal) is 4000 feet at 9600 baud. The baud rate can be adjusted to accommodate noisy environments. TransCore Proprietary 13 Quick Start Guide Interface Cable The Encompass 4-S Reader uses a single 26-pin (13 twisted pair) cable to interface with power, I/O, and communications signals. The reader cable can be directly connected to external devices or routed to other components via an external junction box. Refer to Figure1 to see an example of the interface cable wire pairs and socket. Figure1Interface Cable Table 2 describes each wire pair color and pin designation. Table 2Interface Cable Wire Pair Key Pair Number Pin Color Description A Black 1 B Red C Yellow 11 D Red E Blue 10 F Red G Orange 13 H Red J Brown 12 K Red L White 8 M Red N Green 9 P Red R Blue 4 S Black T Black 6 U Brown TX232, RX422+, IF_ 485RX232, RX422-, IF_ 485+ RTS, GND (RS485) CTS, DEF L (RS485) WIEGAND 0 WIEGAND 1 18V 18V RETURN 18V 18V RETURN LOCK LOCK RETURN SENSE 0 SENSE 0 RETURN SENSE 1 SENSE 1 RETURN OUT 0 COMMON OUT 0 NORMALLY OPEN 14 TransCore Proprietary Encompass 4-S Reader Pair Number 7 3 2 5 Table 2Interface Cable Wire Pair Key Pin Color Description V Black W Orange X Black Y Green Z Black a White b Yellow c Black OUT 0 COMMON OUT 0 NORMALLY CLOSED OUT 1 COMMON OUT 1 NORMALLY OPEN OUT 1 COMMON OUT 1 NORMALLY CLOSED GROUND GROUND Pre-Installation Testing Bench Test the Reader Bench test the reader using the following equipment: · Audible circuit tester (buzzer) or volt meter with continuity tester · Compatible power/communications cable · PC using a terminal emulation program such as Tera Term or PuTTY. Connect Hardware 1. For AC powered units, connect the power wires from the cable to the transformer. Select Pair 12 (Brown/Red) and Pair 13 (Orange/Red) using the colors from each wire pair to connect the cable as described in Table 3. Do not apply power to the transformer at this time. Note: AC transformer must be TransCore's 76-1670-005 or equivalent. Input Voltage 120 VAC 60 Hz Output Voltage AC 18.0 V ± 5% Rated Current 2700 mA No Load Voltage AC 21.0 V Max Table 3Power Connections Pair Number Colored Wire Pair Use These Colors 12 13 Earth Ground Brown/Red Orange/Red Shielded Drain Wire Orange and Brown Red and Red Isolated Connect to Transformer Terminal Strip L1 (16 to 20V AC) L2 (16 to 20V AC) Separate from any other RF TransCore Proprietary 15 Quick Start Guide 2. Connect the leads from the audible tester to the red and white pair of wires (Pair #8) from the power/communications cable. 3. For RS232 units, refer to Table 4 for wiring instructions. For RS422 units, refer to Table 5. 4. Connect the communications cable to the appropriate terminal on the host computer. Table 4RS232 Interface Pair Number Colored Wire Pair Use This Color Connect to Host DB9 Pin Connect to Host DB25 Pin 1 Red/Black 5 Yellow/Black Black Red Yellow Black Pin 2 (RXD) Pin 3 (RXD) Pin 3 (TXD) Pin 2 (TXD) Pin 5 (GND) Pin 7 (GND) Do not connect Pair Number 11 1 5 Table 5RS422 Interface Colored Wire Pair Use This Color Yellow/Red Red/Black Yellow/Black Yellow Red Black Red Yellow Connect to Host Signal Receive (+) Receive (-) Transmit (+) Transmit (-) Signal Ground Correct Reader Grounding Ground the reader following the recommended grounding shown in Figure2. Figure2Recommended Reader Grounding 16 TransCore Proprietary Encompass 4-S Reader Set up the Terminal Emulation Application 1. Launch the terminal emulation application. 2. In the dialog boxes choose the com port to which the communications interface is attached and set the properties as follows: · Bits per second: 9600 baud · Data bits: 8 · Parity: None · Stop bits: 1 · Flow control: None Power the Reader 1. Ensure circular connector is connected to the reader. The connector is keyed, and should only be able to be plugged in one way. 2. Once the reader has been powered up, a sign-on message will appear. If startup is successful, the sign-on message appears as follows: Model E4 Series [software version] SNYYYYYY [Copyright notice] Where YYYYYY is the serial number of the Encompass 4-S Reader unit being used. Configure for Wiegand Operation When using a Wiegand interface, configure the reader for Wiegand operation using the commands in Table 6. Connect the Wiegand interface wires including the Black of the Yellow/Black pair for signal ground, as shown in Table 7. If not using Wiegand tags, move to the next step, "Read Test Tags". Enter #01 #489 #451 #6401 #00 Table 6Wiegand Testing Command Example Reader Response What It Does #Done Switches reader to command mode #Done Sets operational mode to read eATA data from eGo Plus or eGo tags #Done Switches reader to Wiegand mode #Done Turns RF ON #Done Returns reader to data mode and saves settings to NVM Pair Number 10 5 Table 7Wiegand Interface Colored Wire Pair Use This Color Blue/Red Yellow/Black Blue Red Black Yellow Connect to Data Wire of Wiegand Controller Data0 Data1 Ground Do not connect TransCore Proprietary 17 Quick Start Guide For further information, refer to TransCore document 16-0088-001, Wiegand Translator Guide. Read Test Tags Hold a tag in front of the reader to determine if the data is read out on the computer screen or on the Wiegand interface. The commands listed in Table 8 return the reader to factory defaults. Table 8Return to Factory Default Commands Enter Reader Response What It Does #01 #Done Switches reader to command mode and turns RF OFF #66F #Done Loads all factory default operating parameters except operating frequency #00 #Done Returns reader to data mode and turns RF ON, if enabled Table 9 provides commands that can be used for testing the reader. The #40 command causes the reader to transmit the Tag data continuously and command #6401 will cause the reader to transmit RF continuously. Table 9Testing Commands Enter Reader Response What It Does #01 #Done Switches reader to command mode and turns RF OFF #481 #Done Sets operational mode to read ATA tags #40 #Done Transmits all tag IDs without regard for uniqueness #6401 #Done Turns RF ON #00 #Done Returns reader to data mode and turns RF ON, if enabled Frequency Plan The Encompass 4-S Reader FCC-approved frequency band is 911.75 to 919.75 MHz. This relatively narrow frequency band requires careful planning to maintain the desired 2 MHz frequency separation between adjacent readers. 18 TransCore Proprietary Encompass 4-S Reader If readers are spread out within a facility (readers ½ mile or so apart) and loops are used, then frequencies may be reused. Figure3 shows frequency separation for 4 lanes. Figure3Frequency Separation for Four Lanes Table 10 shows an example of the frequency settings for up to 14 lanes, along with the two different commands that can be used to set the reader operating frequency. Command #642NN is backward compatible to older readers including the Encompass 2 reader, and provides a 0.5MHz resolution. Command #647XXX provides a 0.25MHz resolution for setting the reader frequency. Either command may be used to set the reader frequency. Note that the response to Command #527 (Display RF Parameters) will include either two or three hexadecimal characters, depending on which command was last used to set the reader frequency. Lane 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 Table 10Reader Frequencies Staggered for 14 Lanes Reader Frequency #642 #647 Lane Reader Frequency 912.50 15 0D2 2 915.00 917.50 1F 0E6 4 913.50 916.00 1C 0E0 6 918.50 914.50 19 0DA 8 917.00 913.00 16 0D4 10 915.50 918.00 20 0E8 12 914.00 916.50 1D 0E2 14 919.00 #642 1A 17 21 1E 1B 18 22 #647 0DC 0D6 0EA 0E4 0DE 0D8 0EC TransCore Proprietary 19 Quick Start Guide Installation at the Site Complete pre-installation testing before installing the reader on site. Before Starting Installation Confirm the following: · All construction is complete and electrical and communications cables are of the appropriate length and in place. · A watertight junction box with terminal strip is present. · A dedicated power supply of the appropriate voltage is present. · Placement of the readers follows the site plan. · The readers are in the correct positions: side-fire or overhead. The Encompass 4-S reader has a weep hole located on the bottom left side to allow moisture to escape. The reader should always be positioned so that the side with the weep hole is lower than the top. For overhead mounting, the reader angle should be at least 10° (Figure4). Typically, readers (or antennas) are installed either on the side of the lane, pointing into the lane (side-fire) or directly over the lane, pointed downward (center-fire or overhead). Top Minimum 10° angle Top Weep Hole Weep Hole Figure4Correct Orientation of Reader HS-0119B Overhead installations are typically used in parking garages and other areas where an overhead mounting surface already exists. These readers are normally set to 10° down-tilt. Side-fire installations are commonly used when the lanes are out in the open and the installation of a pole is sufficient to mount a reader. 20 TransCore Proprietary Encompass 4-S Reader Mount Reader on Round Pole or Flat Surface Proper reader angle may require both up-down and right-left adjustment. Ensure that the correct wall-mount or pole-mount bracket is used in the reader installation. CAUTION: For reliable reader operation, ensure that the reader is connected to Earth Ground. Also connect the housing, via the mounting bracket, to Earth Ground. Connect the cable shield of the communications cable to Earth Ground. TransCore strongly recommends following the National Electric Code for lightning protection for the locale where the Encompass 4-S Reader is installed. Refer to "Figure2 Recommended Reader Grounding" on page 16. Connect All Wiring 1. Connect all wiring as described in "Pre-Installation Testing" on page 15 using the "RS232 Wiring Diagram" on page 23 as a guide or the "RS-422 Wiring Diagram" on page 24 as a guide. NOTE: Use a watertight junction box that meets applicable local and national building codes for connecting power and communications wiring. The junction box houses the transformer, terminal strip for power, and the communications connections. TransCore recommends a NEMA Type-4 junction box with a back mounting panel. The junction box must meet all environmental specs of the housed electronics, including the transformer specs. 2. Connect the sense input and sense output circuits using Table 11 as a guide. 3. Start the terminal emulation application. Refer to "Pre-Installation Testing" on page 15. CAUTION: Do not ground the input power supply. Pair Number Table 11 Sense Input/Output Cabling Assignments Pair Pin Color Signal Description b Yellow 5 Yellow/Black c Black GND GND Logic ground Logic ground 10 Blue/Red 8 White/Red E Blue F Red L White M Red WGND0 Wiegand data0 WGND1 Lock Lock_RTN Wiegand data1 Tag lock output, active-closed Tag lock return Typical Function Signal ground used with RS232, RS422, and Wiegand Signal ground used with RS232, RS422, and Wiegand Parking/access control Parking/access control Testing/maintenance Testing/maintenance TransCore Proprietary 21 Quick Start Guide Pair Number 9 4 6 7 3 2 Table 11 Sense Input/Output Cabling Assignments Pair Pin Color Signal Description Green/Red N Green P Red Sense Input0 Sense Input0_ RTN Sense Input0 (loop) Sense Input0 return; not isolated from signal ground Blue/Black R Blue S Black Brown/Black T Black U Brown Orange/ Black V Black W Orange Green/Black X Black Y Green White/ Black Z Black a White Sense Input1 Sense Input1 Sense Input1_ RTN Sense Output0_ COM Sense Output0_ NO Sense Output0_ COM Sense Output0_ NC Sense Output1_ COM Sense Output1_ NO Sense Output1_ COM Sense Output1_ NC Sense Input1 return; not isolated from signal ground Sense Output0 (tag detect), common terminal Sense Output0 normally open terminal Sense Output0 (tag detect output), common terminal Sense Output0 normally closed terminal Sense Output1, common terminal Sense Output1 normally open terminal Sense Output1, common terminal Sense Output1 normally closed terminal Typical Function Loop and presence detection Loop and presence detection General-purpose sense input, not used for detecting presence General-purpose sense input, not used for detecting presence Switched output to control gate Switched output to control gate Switched sense output for any external control (light, gate, buzzer, etc.) Switched sense output for any external control (light, gate, buzzer, etc.) Switched sense output Switched sense output Switched sense output Switched sense output 22 TransCore Proprietary TransCore Proprietary Wiring Diagram for an Encompass® 4-S (RS232) Unit RS232 RxD, Pin2 for DB9 or Pin3 for DB25 TxD, Pin3 for DB9 or Pin2 for DB25 SIG GND, Pin5 for DB9 or Pin7 for DB25 18V AC L1 Red (Black/Red) to Reader Rápido Transformer Transformer L2 Black (Black/Red) to Reader Rápido Transformer Dry Contact ext. gate relay Low Current, Pulsed Relay (C) Closure Output Low Current, Pulsed Relay (NO) Closure Output Audible alarm (Buzzer w/ Battery) Gate Controller with Wiegand Input To Plus (+) side of 9V Battery To Plus (+) side of 6-12V DC Buzzer Connection to Wiegand device (DATA0) Connection to Wiegand device (DATA1) Connection to Wiegand device (SIG GND) Loop Detector Terminal Block 1 2 3 4 5 (NC) 6 7 8 (NC) 9 10 11 (NC) 12 13 14 (NC) 15 16 17 18 19 Encompass 4-S Connector Black (Black/Red Pair) TxD Twisted Pairs A Red (Black/Red Pair) RxD B Yellow (Yellow/Black Pair) Signal Ground b Black (Yellow/Black Pair) Signal Ground c Red H Orange/Brown Orange G Red K Red/Red Brown J Black (Black/Brown Pair), Form C (C) T Black (Black/Brown Pair), Form C (NO) U White (White/Red Pair), Tag Lock Output L Red (White/Red Pair), Tag Lock Output Return M b Blue (Blue/Red Pair), DATA0 for Wiegand E Red (Blue/Red Pair), DATA1 for Wiegand F Green (Green/Red Pair), Presence detect Red (Green/Red Pair), Presence detect N P WD-0113B Encompass 4-S Reader 23 Figure5RS232 Wiring Diagram Quick Start Guide 24 TransCore Proprietary Wiring Diagram for an Encompass® 4-S (RS422) Unit P1 P2 RS232 1 2 Pin3 for DB9 or Pin2 for DB25 TD LDM422 2 Converter 10 Pin 2 for DB9 or Pin3 RD for DB25 3 Pin5 for DB9 or Pin7 for DB25 GND 7 11 7 8 12V AC PWR RTN RDA1, Receive (-) RD B1, Receive (+) TD A, Transmit (-) TD B, Transmit (+) SIG GND 18V AC L1 Red (Black/Red) to Reader Rápido Transformer Transformer L2 Black (Black/Red) to Reader Rápido Transformer Dry Contact ext. gate relay Low Current, Pulsed Relay (C) Closure Output Low Current, Pulsed Relay (NO) Closure Output Audible alarm (Buzzer w/ Battery) Gate Controller with Wiegand Input To Plus (+) side of 9V Battery To Plus (+) side of 6-12V DC Buzzer Connection to Wiegand device (SIG GND) Connection to Wiegand device (DATA0) Connection to Wiegand device (DATA1) Loop Detector Terminal Block 1 2 3 4 5 (NC) 6 7 8 (NC) 9 10 11 (NC) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Red (Yellow/Red Pair) Tx (-) Yellow (Yellow/Red Pair) Tx (+) Red (Red/Black Pair) Rx (-) Black (Red/Black Pair) Rx (+) Orange/Brown Red/Red Black (Black/Brown Pair), Form C (C) Black (Black/Brown Pair), Form C (NO) Encompass 4-S Connector Twisted Pairs D C B A Red H Orange G Red K Brown J T U White (White/Red Pair), Tag Lock Output (Dry Contact) Red (White/Red Pair), Tag Lock Output Return Yellow (Yellow/Black Pair) SIG GND for RS422 Black (Yellow/Black Pair), SIG GND for Wiegand Blue (Blue/Red Pair), DATA0 for Wiegand Red (Blue/Red Pair), DATA1 for Wiegand Green (Green/Red Pair), Presence detect Red (Green/Red Pair), Presence detect L M b c E F N P WD-0114B Figure6RS-422 Wiring Diagram Encompass 4-S Reader Apply Power Apply power and verify the reader sign-on message appears on the terminal emulator application laptop/ computer. Reader Set Up 1. Use reader commands to query status and set up the reader. 2. Make sure that each reader is set up to the appropriate settings. 3. Adjust reader angle and power to optimize read zone for each reader. 4. Check for interference from each reader or the environment, using a portable field spectrum analyzer if one is available. Note: If using Wiegand tags, configure the reader for Wiegand operation and connect the Wiegand interface. Refer to "Configure for Wiegand Operation" on page 17. 5. Disconnect the computer and connect the reader to back end devices. Recheck read zone and for interference between readers. 6. System-test the reader to verify that the gate opens when a valid tag is read. 7. Once all in lane testing is complete, perform a system test using tagged vehicles passing through numerous lanes. The tag reads are sent to the gate controller back end system for validation. Reader Commands Table 12 provides the commands frequently used in testing, setting up, and tuning the Encompass 4-S Reader. NOTE: An #Error response from the reader indicates that the command was entered incorrectly. Enter #00 #01 #40 #450 #451 #454 #455 #46NN Table 12Frequently Used Reader Commands Reader Response What It Does #Done Returns reader to data mode #Done Switches to command mode #Done Transmits all tag IDs without regard for uniqueness #Done Disable Wiegand mode (Default) #Done Enable Wiegand mode, Refer to #532 #Done Disable Multitag Sort (Default) #Done Enable multi-tag sort #Done Set Wiegand retransmit interval in seconds NN = 01FF Hex (01 Default) Refer to#533 TransCore Proprietary 25 Quick Start Guide Enter #48N #505 Table 12Frequently Used Reader Commands Reader Response What It Does #Done Select tag mode N = 09 0 = disable ATA 1 = enable ATA 2 = disable eGo 3 = enable eGo 4 = disable SeGo 5 = enable SeGo 6 = disable IAG 7 = enable IAG 8 = disable eATA 9 = enable eATA NOTE: Encompass 4-S Reader will only have tag protocols specific to the model ordered. NOTE: Refer to Commands #838 and #839 #Model [model] Ver [version no.] SN [serial no.] Display firmware version 26 TransCore Proprietary Encompass 4-S Reader Enter #527 #532 #533 Table 12Frequently Used Reader Commands Reader Response What It Does #RFST Cx Ox T1 Fxx Rxx Gxx Axx Ixx C0 = RF controlled by host, Refer to #6400, #6401 C1 = RF-by-input control, Refer to #641 O0 = RF off, Refer to #6400 O1 = RF on, Refer to #6401 T1 = uniqueness timeout of 2 min, Refer to #441 Fxx = RF output frequency 00 to 34, (Refer to #642NN, #647XXX Rxx = ATA RF output range, 00 to 1F (Default = 1F = max range), Refer to #643NN Gxx = eATA SeGo/eGo range control, 00 to 1F (Default =1F = max range) , Refer to #645NN Axx = RF power attenuation, 00 to 0A (Default = 00 = Max Power), Refer to #644NN Display RF status Ixx (IAG Attenuation) = 00-0F (04 Default) 00=Max Power, Refer to #646NN #TOF <0 to 1>, Refer to #450, #451 0 = Wiegand disabled 1 = Wiegand enabled Display Wiegand mode status #WTI <01 to FF> seconds (1-255) in hex, Refer to #46NN Display Wiegand retransmit interval TransCore Proprietary 27 Quick Start Guide Enter #570 #63 #6400 #6401 #641 #642NN (00 FF) #643NN (00-1F) #644NN (00 0A) Hex #645NN #646xx (00 0F) Hex #647xxx #66F Table 12Frequently Used Reader Commands Reader Response What It Does #ATA:_ eGo: _ SeGo: _ IAG:_ EPC:_SORT: _TMM:_ I = SeGo ID (64 bits) E = enabled F = full transaction D = disabled Display reader protocols Refer to commands #480 #489, 838 and #839 #Model [model] Ver [version no.] SN [serial no.] Copyright [date] TransCore Reset reader equivalent to cycling power. Does not affect operating parameter settings #Done #Done #Done #Done Turn RF off Turn RF on Select RF-by-input control (Default) Set RF operating frequency, 0.5 MHz resolution: 915MHz = #6421A (Default). Refer to Table 10. #Done Set operating range for ATA protocol (distance): (00 to 1F Hex) 1F = max range (Default) #Done #Done #Done Set RF attenuation in 1.0 dB increments; 0 to 10 dB, 00=max power for max range Set operating range for eGo and SeGo protocols where xx = 00 to 0F (hex) Set IAG Attenuation. Allows control of the read zone for IAG tags. Does not affect the performance of other tag types. 00=max power for max range (04 Default) #Done #Done Set RF operating frequency, 0.25 MHz Resolution, #6470DC = 915MHz (Default). Refer to Table 10. Load default operating parameters (does not affect RF operating frequency) 28 TransCore Proprietary Troubleshooting Communications problems between the reader and back-end host These problems may be caused by incorrectly wiring the communications cable, using the wrong cable, having a too-long cable run, or incorrectly setting communications parameters between host and reader. Cable run for RS232 exceeds 50 feet in length Fifty feet exceeds the maximum length for RS232 interface. The interface should be converted to RS 422, wireless modem, fiber optic, or Wiegand. RF is not on The technician must verify that RF is on by presence or by using the command #6401 for RF ON Continuously. Command #527 may be used to verify RF status (O1). Improper grounding Cable shielding should be connected to Earth Ground to prevent damage from lightning or power surges. Mixed tag population In a mixed tag population, multiple tags in the same vehicle must be separated by at least 2 inches, preferably more. Reader not programmed correctly The technician must verify that all parameters are set appropriately for the reader location. Command #527 may be used to verify reader parameters. If using Wiegand, the technician can use commands #532 and #533 to verify Wiegand status. Readers pointed toward each other Configure the site plan so that readers are not aimed directly facing one another or in immediate proximity back-to-back. Refer to Figure3. Tag presentation Check the installation instructions for the specific tag to ensure that tags are properly mounted in the location determined by the reader placement. Tag-to-reader polarization Tag polarization must match reader polarization. Both tags and readers should be installed horizontally. When performing a quick test of the Encompass 4-S Reader, the buzz box does not buzz. Check all the wiring connections, and ensure that the buzz box is functioning. Ensure that the correct red and white wire pair to the leads of the buzzer are connected. Verify that RF is on (#6401). Ensure that the reader is in the correct interface mode for the test tag using Command #570. When testing the Encompass 4-S Reader, all the wires are connected correctly but the unit does not respond. Check that the Encompass 4-S Reader communication cable is connected to the correct COM port. Unusual responses received from the Encompass 4-S Reader when testing with PC or laptop. Verify the baud rate is correct on the PC or laptop terminal emulator. Quick Start Guide Nothing happens when the test tag is passed in front of the Encompass 4-S Reader. Ensure that the Encompass 4-S Reader is powered on and the reader is in the correct read mode (#48N). Verify that the reader is set to RF ON (#6401) or the red/green pair are shorted. The Encompass 4-S Reader came from another site and does not work the way the factory defaults indicate that it should. Different commands were likely used to support the other site. Restore the factory defaults by issuing command #66F. The factory defaults will be restored except for RF operating frequency, which will be retained. RF Interference or Poor Performance Permanent structures and transient factors (such as large metal trucks) in the vicinity may affect RF signals. Metal objects, walls, wet pavement, and ice can reflect RF signals, degrading system performance (Figure7). Interference from RF and electrical sources can interfere with the optimal operation of the system. Any RF interference at the site should be shielded, removed, or positioned farther from the Encompass 4-S Reader if possible. Figure7Sources of RF Interference 30 TransCore Proprietary For more information: Sales Support 800.923.4824 Technical Support 505.856.8007 transcore.com ©2021 TransCore LP. 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