USER MANUAL for the Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. Tri-Reader 2 Cubic Document No. 4200-46001 Revision B.
September 25, 2003 4200-46001 , Rev. B.
4200-46001, Rev. B.00 September 25, 2003 Proprietary Notice The information disclosed herein contains proprietary rights of Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. Neither this document nor the information disclosed herein shall be reproduced or transferred to other documents. Nor shall the information be used or disclosed to others for manufacturing or any other purposes except as specifically authorized in writing by Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
September 25, 2003 4200-46001 , Rev. B.
4200-46001, Rev. B.00 September 25, 2003 Document Control List Revision Date A.00 May 28, 2003 B.00 September 25, 2003 Description Initial release. 1) Changed “MiniRTD” to “Tri-Reader 2” throughout. 2) Updated paragraph 1.7.1.
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4200-46001, Rev. B.00 September 25, 2003 Table of Contents Title Page Proprietary Notice............................................................................................................................ iii Document Control List.....................................................................................................................v List of Figures.................................................................................................................................
September 25, 2003 4200-46001 , Rev. B.00 Trademarks Cubic ® is a registered trademark of Cubic Corporation. GO CARD® is a registered trademark of Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. Tri-Reader® is a registered trademark of Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
4200-46001, Rev. B.00 CHAPTER 1 1.1 September 25, 2003 Cubic Tri-Reader 2 Introduction The Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. (Cubic) Tri-Reader® 2 will serve as a front end for a remote ticketing device used for automatic fare collection (AFC) in public transportation systems (e.g., bus, rail, subway, etc.). It can be used in ticket validators, ticket vending machines, gates, and other AFC equipment. This equipment can be onboard vehicles or in fixed ground locations.
September 25, 2003 1.2 4200-46001, Rev. B.00 Tri-Reader 2 Antenna Type The Tri-Reader 2 is a loop antenna with a diameter of 78 mm. Figure 1. Tri-Reader 2 Antenna 1.3 Tri-Reader 2 Interface to Host Unit There will be a one-to-one (RS422) link between the Tri-Reader 2 and the Host unit. The Tri-Reader 2 will operate as a single Remote Ticketing Device (RTD). A shielded RJ45 connector connects the Tri-Reader 2 to the Host unit. This link is for the serial data. 1.
4200-46001, Rev. B.00 1.4.1 September 25, 2003 RF Field Strength The magnetic field strength is approximately 8 A/m in the center of the antenna and falls off by the third power of the distance. The electric field strength is determined by the voltage applied to the coil as well as the efficiency of the antenna as a radiator. The effective applied voltage is approximately 6 Vrms, but the antenna is fitted with a balanced shield, reducing the apparent common mode voltage to 0. 1.4.
September 25, 2003 1.6 4200-46001, Rev. B.00 Tri-Reader 2 Physical Interfaces The following physical interfaces apply to the Tri-Reader 2: 1-4 1. The Tri-Reader 2 is powered from 5 to 28 Vdc. It can draw a maximum current of 1.5A (at startup) and dissipates up to 2 Watts. This can be supplied either via an expansion connector (J8) or it can be tapped from the host communication cable, in which case it will come in on the RJ45 serial comms connector (see the pinouts below). 2.
4200-46001, Rev. B.00 September 25, 2003 Table 1. J5 Pinouts Pin Number Name 1 485RxH 2 232Rx_485RxL 3 485TxH 4 5_TO_28V 5 GND 6 232Tx_485TxL Tri-Reader 2 RS232 Transmit or RS422/RS485 Transmit low. 7 5_TO_28V Power Supply Input (5 to 28 Vdc). 8 GND User Manual for the Cubic Tri-Reader 2 Description Tri-Reader 2 RS422/RS485 Receive high. Tri-Reader 2 RS232 Receive or RS422/RS485 Receive low. Tri-Reader 2 RS422/RS485 Transmit high. Power Supply Input (5 to 28 Vdc). Power Supply Ground.
September 25, 2003 4200-46001, Rev. B.00 1.7 Notices 1.7.1 Federal Communications Commission Notices The following Federal Communications Commission (FCC) notices apply: 1. The user is cautioned that changes or modifications to the Tri-Reader 2 that are not expressly approved by Cubic could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. 2. “NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
