TransCore 05683 LMS Transmitter User Manual

TransCore LMS Transmitter Users Manual

Users Manual

Quick Start Guide for EPCglobal™ Class 1–Generation 2 Reader Module with Antenna Multiplexing Capability Two easy ways to contact us: • Call Dealer Technical Support at 214 461 6449 • Visit us on the Web at www.transcore.com TransCore 3410 Midcourt Road Suite 102 Carrollton, TX 75006 This device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained. © 2008 TC IP, Ltd. All rights reserved. TRANSCORE and ENCOMPASS are registered trademarks of TC IP, Ltd., and are used under license. All other trademarks listed are the property of their respective owners. Products covered by this document are protected by one or more of the following U.S. patents 4,739,328; 4,864,158; 4,999,636; 5,030,807; 5,528,222; 5,550,547; 5,606,323; 5,673,037; 5,889,489; 5,912,632; 5,942,987; 6,097,347; 6,121,880; 6,275,157; 6,975,228; and foreign equivalent patents. Other patents pending. Printed in the U.S.A. TransCore August 2008 412103 Driving inefficiencies out of surface transportation through innovative solutions 16
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The Quick Start Guide for EPCglobal™ Class 1-Generation 2 Reader Module with Antenna Multiplexing Capability describes procedures to install and use the EPCglobal Class 1–Generation 2 reader module and multiplexer assemblies. Notes This guide does not contain user instructions for TransCore’s Encompass® Multiprotocol Reader. That product is covered in detail in the Encompass® Multiprotocol Reader System Guide. 14 3
WARNING TO USERS IN THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) LOCATION AND MONITORING SERVICE STATEMENT 47 CFR §90.351 Get Digital I/O Output Host Control This command gets the digital I/O outputs that the host controls. Table 11 and Table 12 list the command and response data. Table 11. Get Digital I/O Output Host Control Command (0003H) NOTE: The user is required to obtain a Part 90 site license from the FCC to operate this radio frequency identification (RFID) device in the United States. See product label for FCC ID number. Access the FCC Web site at www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form601/601.html for additional information concerning licensing requirements. Get Digital I/O Output Host Control Data Data PayloadGet Digital I/O Output Host Control Command 0003H Table 12. Get Digital I/O Output Host Control Response NOTE: Users in all countries should check with the appropriate local authorities for licensing requirements. Get Digital I/O Output Host Response Data Data PayloadGet Digital I/O Output Host Control Command 0003H Output Control 0XH 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 regulations in effect, the user may be required to correct the interference at their own expense. Output Control — This field specifies the digital outputs that the host controls. In Table 13, OFF = 0 and ON = 1. Table 13. Output Control Values Control Value Output Control 3 Output Control 2 Output Control 1 Output Control 0 00H OFF OFF OFF OFF 01H OFF OFF OFF ON 02H OFF OFF ON OFF 03H OFF OFF ON ON NO UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS 47 CFR §15.21 CAUTION: This equipment may not be modified, altered, or changed in any way without permission from TransCore, LP. Unauthorized modification may void the equipment authorization from the FCC and will void the TransCore warranty. USE OF SHIELDED CABLES IS REQUIRED 47 CFR §15.27(a) NOTE: Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to comply with FCC regulations. TransCore, LP USA 13 4
Table 7. Digital I/O Port Configuration Values Health Limits Configuration Value Digital Port 3 Digital Port 2 Digital Port 1 Digital Port 0 0FH OUT OUT OUT OUT Within the United States, environmental guidelines regulating safe exposure levels are issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Section 1910.97 of OSHA Safety and Health Standards 2206 legislates a maximum safe exposure limit of 10 milliwatts per square centimeter (mW/cm2) averaged over 6 minutes at 902 MHz. Although not binding, other organizations such as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) have issued similar guidelines that are more restrictive than the OSHA limits (ANSI C95.1). ANSI guidelines recommend a maximum safe power density in mW/cm2 of: Set Digital I/O Output Host Control This command sets the digital I/O outputs that the host controls. Table 8 and Table 9 list the command and response data. Table 8. Set Digital I/O Output Host Control Command (0002H) Set Digital I/O Output Host Control Data Data PayloadSet Digital I/O Output Host Control Command 0002H Output Control 0XH Frequency (in MHz) 1500 Table 9. Set Digital I/O Output Host Control Response Thus, the maximum permissible exposure for general population/uncontrolled exposure at 902 MHz is 0.60 mW/cm2. The power limit is a six-minute average. The RF power density generated by the EPCglobal Reader Module was calculated using a maximum antenna gain of 14.0 dBi, equivalent to the antenna gain of the external Universal Toll Antenna. Set Digital I/O Output Host Response Data Data PayloadSet Digital I/O Output Host Control Command 0002H Output Control — This field specifies the digital outputs that the host controls. In Table 10, OFF = 0 and ON = 1. Table 10. Output Control Values Warning: At 1 W transmitted power and a distance of 23 inches (58 cm) from the EPCglobal Reader Module, the maximum power density calculated was less than 0.60 mW/cm2. Install the EPCglobal Reader Module at least 23 inches (58 cm) from the general public. Maintenance personnel must remain at least 10.25 inches (26 cm) from the EPCglobal Reader Module when system is operating. Control Value Output Control 3 Output Control 2 Output Control 1 Output Control 0 Antenna 00H OFF OFF OFF OFF 3 01H OFF OFF OFF ON 2 02H OFF OFF ON OFF 1 03H OFF OFF ON ON 0 The data confirms that the TransCore EPCglobal Reader Module effectively meets OSHA requirements and thus does not represent an operating hazard to either the general public or maintenance personnel. Note: The default value for Antenna 3 is 00. Power cycling the Encompass Multiprotocol Reader restores this default value. See the Encompass Multiprotocol Reader System Guide for instructions for cycling power to the reader. Note: TransCore recommends that Antenna 3 be used for the lane-mounted antenna. 12 5
Table 3. Set Digital I/O Port Configuration Response Table of Contents Set Digital I/O Port Configuration Response Data Data PayloadSet Digital I/O Port Configuration Command 0010H Before Getting Started .................................................................. 7 Encompass Multiprotocol Reader Setup....................................... 7 Installing the Reader Module and Reader Multiplexer ............. 7 Port Configuration — This field specifies the digital port input/output configuration. In Table 4, IN = 0 and OUT = 1. Installing the Antenna Multiplexer............................................. 9 Operating the EPCglobal Reader Module and Multiplexer Options........................................................................................ 10 Table 4. Digital I/O Port Configuration Values Configuration Value Digital Port 3 Digital Port 2 Digital Port 1 Digital Port 0 0FH OUT OUT OUT OUT Set Digital I/O Port Configuration ........................................... 10 Get Digital I/O Port Configuration........................................... 11 Set Digital I/O Output Host Control......................................... 12 Get Digital I/O Output Host Control ........................................ 13 Note: RESET READER command required for changes to take effect. Be sure to reset the reader before sending a Get Digital I/O Port Configuration command. List of Figures Get Digital I/O Port Configuration This command gets the digital I/O port configuration settings. Table 5 and Table 6 list the command and response data. Figure 1. Encompass Multiprotocol Reader Showing EPCglobal Reader Module and Reader and Antenna Multiplexers................ 8 Figure 2. EPC Module-to-Encompass Reader Wiring Diagram.... 8 Table 5. Get Digital I/O Port Configuration Command (0011H) Figure 3. Antenna Multiplexer-to-Digital I/O Wiring Diagram........ 9 Get Digital I/O Port Configuration Response Data Data PayloadGet Digital I/O Port Configuration Command 0011H List of Tables Table 1. Antenna Multiplexer-to-Encompass Reader I/O Block ... 9 Table 6. Get Digital I/O Port Configuration Response Table 2. Set Digital I/O Port Configuration Command (0010H).. 10 Get Digital I/O Port Configuration Command Data Data PayloadGet Digital I/O Port Configuration Command 0011H Port Configuration 0FH Table 3. Set Digital I/O Port Configuration Response ................ 11 Table 4. Digital I/O Port Configuration Values............................ 11 Table 5. Get Digital I/O Port Configuration Command (0011H).. 11 Table 6. Get Digital I/O Port Configuration Response................ 11 Table 7. Digital I/O Port Configuration Values............................ 12 Table 8. Set Digital I/O Output Host Control Command (0002H)........ 12 Table 9. Set Digital I/O Output Host Control Response.............. 12 Port Configuration — This field specifies the digital port input/output configuration. In Table 7, IN = 0 and OUT = 1. Table 10. Output Control Values................................................. 12 Table 11. Get Digital I/O Output Host Control Command (0003H)...... 13 Table 12. Get Digital I/O Output Host Control Response ........... 13 Table 13. Output Control Values................................................. 13 6 11
3. Connect the reader multiplexer (READER port) to the antenna multiplexer (READER port) using the flexible RF coaxial cable. Tighten all RF cable connections to 10 in/lb. Connect the antenna multiplexer to Universal Toll Antennas as required for site configuration. Before Getting Started TransCore’s Encompass Multiprotocol Reader with EPCglobal Class 1-Generation 2 Reader Module is designed to read from all standard tag protocols in North America, including the EPC protocol tags. This document contains basic reader module setup and user instructions. 4. Connect and secure the DB9 data cable between the ANT MUX/CHK TAG connector on the Encompass reader and the reader multiplexer. Encompass Multiprotocol Reader Setup 5. Connect EPCglobal Reader Module to reader multiplexer (ANT1 port) using the RF cable provided. Tighten all RF cable connections to 10 in/lb (Figure 1). Please refer to the Encompass multiprotocol reader system guide for detailed setup and user instructions on that product. You’ll need the following equipment to complete installation: 6. Switch on power to the Encompass reader and EPCglobal Reader Module. Torque-limiting wrench (in/lb range) Standard set of tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers) Figure 1 shows the properly assembled EPCglobal Reader Module and reader and antenna multiplexer configuration on the Encompass reader. Installing the Reader Module and Reader Multiplexer Operating the EPCglobal Reader Module and Multiplexer Options The EPCglobal Class 1-Generation 2 Reader Module is designed to operate in conjunction with TransCore’s antenna multiplexer assembly used as a reader multiplexer. Once the Encompass reader, EPCglobal Reader Module, and reader multiplexer and antenna multiplexer assemblies are installed and powered up, follow the system guide instructions to connect the reader to a host computer. Once you have established communication between the reader and host computer, configure the digital I/O as four outputs using the Set Digital I/O Port Configuration command. To install the EPCglobal Reader Module on the Encompass Reader 1. Install the reader multiplexer assembly on the Encompass reader housing using the four standoffs provided (Figure 1). Secure the module to the reader housing using the Phillips screws provided with the kit. 2. Install the EPCglobal Reader Module on the Encompass reader housing and using the four standoffs provided (Figure 1). Secure the module to the reader housing using the Phillips screws provided with the kit. Set Digital I/O Port Configuration This command configures the digital I/O ports. Table 2 and Table 3 list the command and response data. 3. Connect the EPCglobal Reader Module terminal to the Encompass multiprotocol reader TDM/COM1 port as shown in Figure 2. Table 2. Set Digital I/O Port Configuration Command (0010H) Set Digital I/O Port Configuration Command Data Data PayloadSet Digital I/O Port Configuration Command 0010H Port Configuration 0FH 4. Connect the reader multiplexer assembly (ANT0 port) to the Encompass reader (RF MONO port) with the RF cable and tighten both SMA connectors to 10 in/lb (Figure 1). 10 7
Installing the Antenna Multiplexer To install the EPCglobal Reader Module on the Encompass Reader 1. Install the antenna multiplexer assembly on the Encompass reader housing using the four standoffs provided (Figure 1). Secure the module to the reader housing using the Phillips screws provided with the kit. 2. Connect the antenna multiplexer to the external digital input/output (I/O) port on the Encompass reader (Figure 1 and Figure 3). Figure 3. Antenna Multiplexer-to-Digital I/O Wiring Diagram Table 1 lists the cable terminations for the DB9 connector-to- I/O terminal block. Figure 1. Encompass Multiprotocol Reader Showing EPCglobal Reader Module and Reader and Antenna Multiplexers Table 1. Antenna Multiplexer-to-Encompass Reader I/O Block DB9 Pin I/O Pin 1 NC 6 1 2 4 7 3 3 NC 8 NC 4 NC 9 NC 5 2 Figure 2. EPC Module-to-Encompass Reader Wiring Diagram 8 9

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