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Telematics Wireless FP300RA Users Manual

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ASTM READER –FP-300RA
User Manual
PROD/PROJ: ASTM Reader
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
DESIGNED G.F.K. 11-Aug-2005 SHEET/OF
APPROVED A.S. 11-Aug-2005
Q.A. A.S. 11-Aug-2005
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Note:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
WARNING! Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Telematics
Wireless Ltd. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
The digital portion of the transceiver has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the following measure:
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
The antenna and therefore the unit, used for this transmitter must be installed to normally provide minimum separation distance of at least 2 meters from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The Reader is sold with power cable with molded ferrite that provide common-mode filtering. Recommended ferrite manufacturer: Fair-Rite, part number: 0444164281.
The communication cables shall be installed by professional installer, placing ferrites on the cables that are supplied with unit. Recommended ferrite manufacturer: Fair-Rite, part number: 0444164281.
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Table Of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................5
1.1 SCOPE......................................................................................................................................5
1.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................6
1.2.1 Purpose and Use..............................................................................................................6
1.2.2 Main Technical Characteristics.......................................................................................7
1.2.3 Maintenance Utility ........................................................................................................7
1.2.4 Additional Equipment Needed........................................................................................7
1.3 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................... 8
1.4 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION.....................................................................................................9
1.4.1 Normal Mode..................................................................................................................9
1.4.1.1 Normal Mode Functions .............................................................................................9
1.4.1.2 Transponder Access Capabilities................................................................................ 9
1.4.1.3 Air Interface................................................................................................................ 9
1.4.1.4 Multilane Support .....................................................................................................10
1.4.1.5 Lane Discrimination Support....................................................................................11
1.4.1.6 Support for Reader Synchronization.........................................................................11
1.4.1.7 Active List.................................................................................................................11
1.4.1.8 Hot Lists....................................................................................................................12
1.4.2 Maintenance Mode .......................................................................................................12
1.4.2.1 Configuration ............................................................................................................12
1.4.2.2 Communication Zone Calibration.............................................................................12
1.4.2.3 Self-Test....................................................................................................................12
1.4.3 Host Communication ....................................................................................................13
1.4.4 Real-Time Clock...........................................................................................................13
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION.......................................................................................... 14
2.1 GENERAL...............................................................................................................................14
2.2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................14
2.2.1 Integration in Systems...................................................................................................14
2.2.2 Safety Considerations ...................................................................................................15
2.2.3 Mechanical Data ...........................................................................................................15
2.3 INSTALLATION GUIDELINES..................................................................................................16
2.3.1 Power Requirements .....................................................................................................16
2.3.2 Antennas .......................................................................................................................16
2.3.2.1 Antenna Mounting Position Requirements............................................................... 17
2.3.2.2 FP-300RA-to-Antenna Cabling ................................................................................ 17
2.3.3 Communication Cables.................................................................................................17
2.3.4 Grounding and Lightning Protection Requirements .....................................................18
2.4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE..................................................................................................18
2.4.1 Tools and Materials.......................................................................................................18
2.4.2 Preparation for Installation ...........................................................................................18
2.4.3 FP-300RA Installation Procedure .................................................................................18
2.4.3.1 Physical Installation .................................................................................................. 18
2.4.3.2 Cable Connections ....................................................................................................19
2.4.3.3 Final Inspection.........................................................................................................19
CHAPTER 3: OPERATION ................................................................................................20
3.1 SCOPE....................................................................................................................................20
3.2 POWER-UP.............................................................................................................................20
3.3 FP-300RA CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................21
3.3.1 Setting Host Interface Parameters................................................................................. 21
3.3.2 Setting Initial Tx Mode.................................................................................................21
3.3.3 Setting TDMA Mode ....................................................................................................22
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3.3.4
Setting Transponder Access Parameters .......................................................................22
3.3.5 Setting Burst Mode .......................................................................................................22
3.3.6 Setting SYNC Mode .....................................................................................................22
3.3.7 Setting Multilane Mode ................................................................................................ 23
3.3.8 Setting Lane Discrimination .........................................................................................23
3.3.9 Setting Digital I/O.........................................................................................................24
3.3.10 Save Current Settings....................................................................................................24
3.4 HOT LIST CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................................24
3.4.1 Get Hot List Status........................................................................................................ 24
3.4.2 Remove Hot List...........................................................................................................24
3.4.3 Add New Hot List.........................................................................................................24
3.4.4 Set Hot List Auto Function ........................................................................................... 25
3.4.5 Add Transponder to Hot List ........................................................................................25
3.4.6 Remove Transponder from Hot List .............................................................................25
3.4.7 Saving the Hot List ....................................................................................................... 25
APPENDIX A: CONNECTION DATA ..............................................................................26
A-1 ANTENNA CONNECTORS .......................................................................................................26
A-2 POWER INPUT CONNECTOR................................................................................................... 26
A-3 DIGITAL INTERFACE CONNECTOR ........................................................................................26
A-4 HOST INTERFACE CONNECTOR .............................................................................................27
A-5 MAINTENANCE INTERFACE CONNECTOR..............................................................................28
A-6 AUXILIARY INTERFACE CONNECTOR ................................................................................... 28
APPENDIX B: MAINTENANCE UTILITY...................................................................... 30
B-1. SCOPE....................................................................................................................................30
B-2. INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................30
B-2.1 Hardware and Software Requirements .........................................................................30
B-2.2 Installation Procedure ...................................................................................................30
B-2.3 Preliminary Configuration ............................................................................................30
B-3. MAIN WINDOW .....................................................................................................................31
B-3.1 Monitor Area.................................................................................................................31
B-3.2 Active List Area............................................................................................................31
B-3.3 Log File......................................................................................................................... 32
B-3.4 Sending Periodic Status Request ..................................................................................32
B-3.5 Setting the Communication Mode ................................................................................32
B-3.6 Setting/Resetting the Digital Output Port ..................................................................... 32
B-3.7 Information Fields.........................................................................................................32
B-3.8 Requests Area ............................................................................................................... 33
B-3.9 Setting Area ..................................................................................................................33
B-4. FILE MENU ............................................................................................................................ 34
B-5. FP-300RA CONFIGURATION WINDOW .................................................................................35
B-6. HOT LIST ............................................................................................................................... 36
B-6.1 Auto-Function...............................................................................................................36
B-7. RF SETTING WINDOW...........................................................................................................37
B-7.1 Get Button.....................................................................................................................37
B-7.2 Set Default Button ........................................................................................................37
B-7.3 Tx Mode........................................................................................................................37
B-7.4 Transmitter....................................................................................................................38
B-7.5 Receiver ........................................................................................................................38
B-7.6 Vector Modulator..........................................................................................................38
B-7.7 Calibration Process .......................................................................................................38
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Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Scope
This manual covers the characteristics, applications, installation, configuration and maintenance of the FP-300RA reader, an advanced and flexible roadside component offered by Telematics Wireless for use in electronic Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) systems.
The information included in this manual is organized as follows:
Chapter 1 – Introduction
Chapter 2 – Installation
Chapter 3 – Operation
Appendix A – Connection Data
Appendix B – Maintenance Utility
For additional information on the FP-300RA technical specifications, its systems integration, help in interfacing to the FP-300RA, and other issues regarding utilization of FP-300RA advanced characteristics, contact Telematics Wireless.
Presents the manual scope and organization, and describes the FP-300RA reader functions and capabilities.
Provides the information needed to plan the FP-300RA installation, and detailed installation instructions.
Provides information on the FP-300RA operating modes.
Presents the information needed to connect to the FP-300RA.
Presents the functions of the FP-300RA maintenance utility, instructions for its installation on a PC, and covers its utilization for configuration and calibration of FP-300RA units.
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1.2 General Description
1.2.1 Purpose and Use
The FP-300RA reader offered by Telematics Wireless is a versatile, compact and reliable unit that serves as the roadside component of a vehicle identification system. Figure 1-1 shows a general view of the FP-300RA.
Figure 1-1: FP-300RA, General View
The FP-300RA can automatically identify passing transponders; depending on the system operator’s requirements and the specific activities configured by the operator, the FP-300RA can also retrieve information from the transponder, write information to the transponder and instruct it to alert the driver by audio or visual means (beeps, red/yellow/green indicators, etc.). Multiple digital inputs and outputs can be used to read the status of external sensors, and activate various devices. An auxiliary interface can be used as an additional serial communication port to further extend system capabilities and versatility; this port can also be used for synchronizing multiple FP-300RA.
The FP-300RA activities are transmitted on-line to host computers. The FP-300RA communicates with the host computer via a programmable serial interface that provides full control over the FP-300RA operation, and enables collecting extensive vehicle-related data. A local maintenance port can be used to configure and maintain the FP-300RA, independently of the communication with the host computer. These ports also provide control over the digital I/O and auxiliary port.
The FP-300RA can be used in a wide range of applications, for example, electronic toll collection systems, border crossing, access control, Weigh In Motion (WIM) stations, electronic seal systems, vehicle-related services such as parking and gas station payment, and many other applications.
The FP-300RA may be operated from DC sources in the range of 8 to 30 VDC, including batteries. It has low power drain (less than 5 W) and very compact size.
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1.2.2 Main Technical Characteristics
The FP-300RA is a complete user-configurable RF and data processing unit that supports two­way communications with in-vehicle transponders (“tags”) using the ASTM V6 Slotted-Aloha Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) protocol. The physical layer is compatible with ASTM PS111-98.
The FP-300RA communicates with transponders that enter its communication zone at speeds of up to 125 mph (200 kph). The communication uses the 902 to 928 MHz ISM band, with software-configurable synthesized transmit frequency; the data rate is 500 kbps, with ASK modulation. A fixed receiver frequency within the ISM band is used (915 MHz default).
The FP-300RA can use many types of antennas, to match the spatial resolution needed in the desired operation mode (single lane or multilane). It has an integrated antenna-switching unit for multilane sites, supporting up to 4 lanes. The FP-300RA antenna switching rate is configurable; when switching to a lane, the FP-300RA also automatically switches to the RF parameters selected for that lane during the site calibration process.
The high transmit power (software-controllable up to 31.2 dBm) and the high selectivity, high­sensitivity receiver with software-controllable squelch level ensure reliable communication and high performance with minimal external support.
1.2.3 Maintenance Utility
Telematics Wireless offers a dedicated reader maintenance utility for the FP-300RA, that can be installed on any PC running Microsoft® Corp. Windows 2000, Xp. The FP-300RA connects to one of the free serial communication ports of the PC using a null modem cable.
The maintenance utility provides full control over FP-300RA RF and data processing parameters, enables monitoring its operation and updating the FP-300RA software.
1.2.4 Additional Equipment Needed
The only additional accessories that have to be provided are:
Antennas for the specific installation requirements, with the required coaxial cables for connection to the reader.
The number of antennas required and their radiation pattern depend on the application mode:
• Single-lane mode: single transmit/receive antenna.
• Multilane mode: one antenna per active lane, with the option to add one
separate transmit antenna.
DC source capable of providing the required supply voltage (8 to 30 VDC) at maximum 5 W.
Means for communicating with the host (serial asynchronous communication link).
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1.3 Physical Description
Figure 1-2 and Figure 1-3 show the components located on the FP-300RA (see Figure 1 for orientation). The functions of the various components are described in Table 1-1.
DC IN 8-30V
RESET IND
AUXHOST MAINTENANCE
Figure 1-2: FP-300RA, Host Side Panel
MULTILANE ANT
I/O
4 3 2 1
Figure 1-3: FP-300RA, Antenna Side Panel
Table 1-1: Controls
Side Item Function
DC IN Connector
4-pin connector used to connect the DC input voltage, and enable external resetting by dry-contact closure to ground.
RESET Push-
Internal push-button used to initiate cold restart of the FP-300RA.
button
ANT
MAIN
Host
Antenna
IND Indicator Status indicator, provides the following indications:
1. Flashing in green: normal operation, no tags detected
Flashing in orange: normal operation, tags detected Fast flashing in red: mute mode (transmission disabled) Steady red: FP-300RA malfunction detected Alternating off-orange-green sequence: software downloading
in progress
HOST Connector 9-pin D-type female connector includes a serial asynchronous RS-
232 DTE interface used for connection to the host computer.
AUX Connector
9-pin D-type female connector, includes a serial asynchronous RS­232 DTE interface used for connection to auxiliary devices, or as synchronization pulse input or output.
MAINTENANCE Connector
I/O Connector
9-pin D-type female connector, includes a serial asynchronous RS­232 DTE interface used for maintenance.
25-pin D-type female connector, used to connect to the digital I/O interface.
MULTILANE
SMA connectors for connection to the secondary antennas. ANT 1, 2, 3, 4 Connectors
MAIN ANT
SMA connector for connection to the main antenna. Connector
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1.4 Functional Description
The FP-300RA has two operating modes:
Normal mode
Maintenance mode.
1.4.1 Normal Mode
1.4.1.1 Normal Mode Functions
The functions performed by the FP-300RA during operation in the normal mode are as follows:
• Provide communication with transponders passing through its communication zone,
using the configured mode (either single lane or multilane)
• Support lane discrimination functionality.
• Maintain a list of the transponders that are currently detected within the FP-300RA
communication zone (active list)
• Perform preassigned functions (called auto-functions) on transponders detected to
enter the communication zone (hot list)
• Perform various functions on transponders in response to host requests
• Send event and status reports to the host.
1.4.1.2 Transponder Access Capabilities
The FP-300RA can access transponders with the following commands:
• Read/write transponder internal or external memory
• Operate transponder driver interface
• Send transponder to sleep mode, with or without driver alert
• Write time stamp into the transponder memory.
1.4.1.3 Air Interface
The air interface is based on ASTM V6 protocol. The FP-300RA performs the following tasks:
• Send frame control messages according to the selected mode (open-road or lane-
based timing).
• Receive activation messages from transponders.
• Detect and report new transponders that entered the communication zone.
• Send and receive data to/from transponders and report the results to the requesting
entity.
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1.4.1.4 Multilane Support
The FP-300RA has five antenna connectors: one serves for connection to the main antenna, and four additional connectors serve for connection to secondary antennas.
The FP-300RA can transmit and receive using any one of the antenna connectors; the selection of transmit and receive antennas is made every TDMA frame.
Table 1-2 lists the antenna configurations used for single lane and multilane operation.
Table 1-2: Antenna Configurations
Operation Mode Tx Antenna Rx Antenna
Single lane mode Main antenna Main antenna
Multilane mode with one Tx
Main antenna Secondary antenna according
communication zone
Multilane mode with separate lane Tx and Rx communication zones
Secondary antenna according to the multilane setup
Figure 1-4 shows typical multilane site communication zones.
GANTRY
Single Tx
zone
Rx zone
Lane Tx zone
Figure 1-4: Identification of Antenna Used in the Various Operation Modes
to multilane setup
Secondary antenna according to the multilane setup
Lane 1
Lane 2
Lane 3
Lane 4
The multilane parameters that can be configured include:
• Number of active lanes
• Switching time, i.e., number of frames per lane.
The FP-300RA enables calibrating the communication zone of every lane independently.
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1.4.1.5 Lane Discrimination Support
The FP-300RA lane discrimination function enables detecting on which lane the transponder entered the communication zone.
The lane discrimination parameters that can be configured include:
• Detection of lane in which a transponder enters or leaves the communication zone
• Search window size
• Minimum number of activation messages that must be received
• Minimum delta (difference between the numbers of activation messages received in
each lane) needed to identify the lane.
1.4.1.6 Support for Reader Synchronization
The FP-300RA supports the master-slave synchronization mode:
• When configured as synchronization master, the FP-300RA outputs
synchronization pulses via its AUX port, at RS-232/422 levels.
• When configured as slave, the FP-300RA synchronizes its air interface to the
synchronization pulses received via its AUX port, at RS-232/422 levels.
While operating in the slave mode, the FP-300RA sends messages reporting loss and regaining of synchronization through the host and maintenance interfaces.
1.4.1.7 Active List
The FP-300RA maintains a list of transponders that are currently in the FP-300RA communication zone: this list is the active list, and can include up to 100 transponders. The FP-300RA will send the active list to the host upon host’s request.
The criteria for adding transponders to the active list are:
• New activation message has been received
• A successful data access is performed with a transponder that is not in the list.
The FP-300RA can check if any transponder is still within its communication zone by self­initiated data access (ping). Ping reads the transponder internal memory contents. The time between consecutive pings can be set by commands, or pinging can be disabled altogether.
The criteria for removing a transponder from the active list are:
The transponder failed to respond to an FP-300RA command (auto-function, ping or host request)
If the ping function is disabled, then:
If the transponder has not been accessed, i.e., it is in the out-of-link state, it
will be removed after a configurable number of frames from the last received activation message
If the transponder has been accessed, i.e., it is in the link-granted state, it will
be removed 10 seconds after the last access.
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1.4.1.8 Hot Lists
The FP-300RA supports up to 20 hot lists with a total of 1024 transponders:
2. A hot list consists of an automatically-performed function (auto-function), a
digital output command and a list of transponders.
3. A transponder can be included in only one hot list.
4. Hot list 0 is the default hot list and contains no transponders.
When a transponder enters the communication zone, the FP-300RA checks whether it is a member of a predefined hot list: if positive, the corresponding hot list auto-function and digital output command are performed.
1.4.2 Maintenance Mode
The tasks performed in the maintenance mode are as follows:
Configuration Communication zone calibration Self-test.
1.4.2.1 Configuration
The FP-300RA configurable parameters are divided into two groups:
Parameters that can be changed only via the maintenance interface
Parameters that can be changed via either the host or the maintenance interface.
The current configuration is stored in non-volatile memory. When the FP-300RA is restarted, it looks for the last saved configuration and uses it.
If no valid configuration is found, the FP-300RA sets the configuration parameters to their default values. The configurable parameters are explained in Appendix C.
1.4.2.2 Communication Zone Calibration
The FP-300RA has built-in transmit power and digital squelch control. The FP-300RA stores the transmit power and digital squelch settings for every active lane and use it when switching between lanes. The calibration procedure (explained in Appendix E), enables setting every lane’s communication zone.
1.4.2.3 Self-Test
The FP-300RA supports two types of tests, destructive and non-destructive. Non-destructive test enables the FP-300RA to continue operating in normal mode, whereas the destructive test terminates the normal mode.
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