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Quick Start Guide for

EPCglobal™ Class 1–Generation 2

Reader Module with Antenna

Multiplexing Capability

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Summary of content (8 pages)

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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 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.
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Notes 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. 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.
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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 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.
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Table 7. Digital I/O Port Configuration Values Configuration Digital Digital Digital Digital Value Port 3 Port 2 Port 1 Port 0 0FH OUT OUT OUT OUT 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.
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Table of Contents Before Getting Started .................................................................. 7 Encompass Multiprotocol Reader Setup....................................... 7 Installing the Reader Module and Reader Multiplexer ............. 7 Installing the Antenna Multiplexer............................................. 9 Operating the EPCglobal Reader Module and Multiplexer Options ........................................................................................
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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. 4. Connect and secure the DB9 data cable between the ANT MUX/CHK TAG connector on the Encompass reader and the reader multiplexer. 5. Connect EPCglobal Reader Module to reader multiplexer (ANT1 port) using the RF cable provided.
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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 1.