TransCore MPI6000 Users Manual
MPI 6000 Multi-Protocol
Reader System Guide
TransCore, Inc.
19111 Dallas Parkway, Suite 300
Dallas, Texas 75287-3106
September 2005
P/N 411880
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Phone: (972) 733-6600
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For comments or questions about this document, e-mail tech.pubs@transcore.com
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WARNING TO USERS IN THE UNITED STATES
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (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 Federal Communications Commission (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 radio frequency (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 users 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
from TransCore, Inc. Unauthorized modification may void the eq uip ment authorization from the FCC and
will void the TransCore warranty.
USE OF SHIELDED CABLES IS REQUIRED
47 CFR §15.27(a)
Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to comply with FCC regulations.
A license issued by the FCC is required to operate this RF identification device in the United States.
Contact TransCore, Inc. for additional information concerning licensing requirements for specific devices.
TransCore, Inc.
USA
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Health Limits
Within the United States, environmental guidelines regulating safe exposure levels are issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
For equipment operating from 300 to 1500 MHz the FCC limits on radiation exposure are contained in
CFR title 47 part 1.1310.
Note: Frequency (f) is expressed in MHz.
Exposure Classification Power Density Averaging Time
Occupational/Controlled Exposure
General Public/Uncontrolled Exposure
f/300 mW/cm
f/1500 mW/cm
2
2
At 902 MHz (worst case frequency for MPI 6000 operating band) these levels are
Exposure Classification Power Density Averaging Time
Occupational/Controlled Exposure
General Public/Uncontrolled Exposure
3.0 mW/cm
0.6 mW/cm
2
2
RF Levels From TransCore Equipment
Power density is given in milliwatts per centimeter (mW/cm) and is calculated as
PG
S
=
where
4 D
π
2
6 minutes
30 minutes
6 minutes
30 minutes
P = antenna input power (mW)
G = antenna gain referenced to an isotropic radiator
D = distance from antenna (cm)
For TransCore’s IT2200 AVI system at maximum levels of
P = 1 W or 1000 mW, maximum
G = 14dBi or 25.1; AA3152 Universal Toll Antenna
S = 0.60 mW/cm
S = 3.0 mW/cm
2
, General Public Exposure Limit
2
, Occupational/Controlled Limit
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For the maximum power level (2 watts) the minimum safe distance is
PG
D
=
For a typical operating power level of 0.5W (-6dB attenuation from maximum power) the minimum safe distance is
=
D
Any distance beyond 2.68 ft (0.82 m) from the antenna is compliant. Because antennas typically are mounted
at heights of 18 ft (5.5 m), the minimum compliance distance should be met and maintained. Typical exposure
levels should be below FCC exposure limits.
= 2.68 ft (81.5 cm) for General Public Exposure Limit, and 1.2 ft (36.46 cm) for
S
π
4
Occupational/Controlled Limit
PG
= 1.339 ft (40.8 cm) for General Public Exposure Limit, and 0.6 ft (18.3 cm) for
S
π
4
Occupational/Controlled Limit
For example, a 6 ft (1.8 m) tall person standing in the center of the main lobe of the antenna would experience
maximum RF levels of 0.03 mW/cm
eral Public Exposure Limit, the maximum exposure is 1/40
level is 4 times lower than that. For locations not centered in the main lobe of the antenna, the drop off in
antenna gain reduces the radiation exposure for that area. A person standing 6 ft (1.8 m) to the side of an
antenna would experience an additional approximate 10dB drop in power density.
For these reasons, the MPI 6000 falls within FCC exposure limits.
2
, and typical levels of 0.0075mW/cm2. Even for the more stringent Gen-
th
of the compliance level, and the typical exposure
Contents
Health Limits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
RF Levels From TransCore Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
1 Before You Begin
Purpose of the Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Guide Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Typographical Conventions Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Licensing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
U.S. Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
2 Developing the Installation Site Plan
Contents
3 Installing and Configuring the MPI 6000
Overview of the MPI 6000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Connecting the MPI 6000 for Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
External Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Installing and Using the MPI 6000 Host Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Installing the Host Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Connecting to the MPI 6000 Reader with the Host Software . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Configuring the MPI 6000 Reader Operating Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Operating the MPI 6000 Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
4 Lane Tuning Guidelines
Why You Need to Tune a Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Required Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Lane Tuning Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
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Traffic Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Tag Transaction or Handshake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Capture Zone or Lane Footprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
RF Factors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Downlink and Uplink Transmitted RF Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Range Control Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Frequency Considerations — Single Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Frequency Considerations — Multiple Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Antenna-Tag Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Antenna Uptilt Angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Antenna Positioning Within the Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Signal Timing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
5 Optimizing MPI 6000 Reader System Performance
Cross-Lane Interference in RFID Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
What Is Cross-Lane Interference? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Determining Acceptable Lane Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Identifying Cross-Lane Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Diagnosing Cross-Lane Interference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Remedying Cross-Lane Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Frequency Separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
RF Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Time-Division Multiplexing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Physical Remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
6 General Software Information
General Software Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Plan and Organize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Communications Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Ethernet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Communications RS–232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Diagnostic RS–232 Serial Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Reader Command Protocol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
UDP/IP Fast Ethernet Communications Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Command Request Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Data Acknowledge Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Command Response Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Asynchronous Response Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Software Flow Control Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Unsolicited Status Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Serial Communications Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Command Request Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
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Data Acknowledge Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Command Response Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Asynchronous Response Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
Software Flow Control Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Unsolicited Status Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
7 Configuration Commands and Responses
Configuring the MPI 6000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Required Commands to Set Up MPI 6000 Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
System Interface Command Group Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
System Identify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Set Communications Baud Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Get Communications Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Set Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Get Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Firmware Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Reset Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Get Stored Tag Response Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Get Number of Stored Tag Response Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Delete All Stored Tag Response Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Get System Startup Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Get Lane Controller Interface Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Get System Interface Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Get DigBrd Hdwr Remote Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Get DigBrd CPU Boot Fmwr Remote Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Get DigBrd CPU Appl Fmwr Remote Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Get DigBrd FPGA UDP/IP Core Fmwr Remote Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Get UDP/IP Core Lane Controller Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Set UDP/IP Core IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Get UDP/IP Core IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Get UDP/IP Core Port Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Contents
8 Tag Command Processing
Reader Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Write Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Read Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Host Commands Required for Tag Processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
9 System Diagnostics and Preventive Maintenance
Troubleshooting Indications and Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
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A Acronyms and Glossary
B Block Diagrams
MPI 6000 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
C System Technical Specifications
Component Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
MPI 6000 Multi-Protocol Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
Power Supply Fault Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
AA3152 Universal Toll Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
D Hardware Interfaces
Hardware Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4
Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4
RS-232 Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4
Hardware Diagnostic Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-6
Antenna Multiplexer Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-7
RF System Test Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-7
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Before You Begin
This chapter provides an overview of the MPI 6000 Multi-Protocol Reader
System Guide.
Purpose of the Guide
This MPI 6000 Multi-Protocol System Guide provides an overview of the reader systems as well as a list of the reader software commands and diagnostic and hardware
interface information.
Intended Audience
The intended audience for this guide is those personnel responsible for operating the
MPI 6000 Multi-Protocol Reader.
Guide Topics
Chapter 1
Before You Begin
The MPI 6000 Multi-Protocol System Guide presents the following information.
Chapter 1 - Before You Begin In process
Chapter 2 - Theory of Operation In process
Chapter 3 - System Components In process
Chapter 4 - MPI 6000 System Operation In process
Chapter 5 - Diagnostics Information In process
Appendix A - Acronyms and Glossary In process
Appendix B - Block Diagrams In process
Appendix C - System Technical
Specifications
Appendix D - Hardware Interfaces In process
Appendix E - Reader Defaults In process
Index In process
In process
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Related Documentation
See the following related document:
MPI 6000 Reader Quick Reference Guide (in process)
Typographical Conventions Used in this Manual
The following conventions are used in this manual. Not all of the conventions are used
in this version.
Table 1-1 Typographical Conventions
Convention Indication
This procedure might cause harm to the equipment and/or the user.
A caution sign indicates concerns about a procedure.
Code
Dialog Box Title Title of a dialog box as it appears on screen.
Screen Title Title of a screen as it appears on screen.
Menu Item Appears on a menu.
Note Additional information that further clarifies the current discussion. These
Cancel button Bold text identifies the labeling of items as they actually appear on the keyboard,
Ctrl-Esc A hyphen indicates actions you should perform simultaneously. For example, Ctrl-
5 Return A space indicates that you should press the specified keys in the sequence listed,
before Text in italics indicates emphasis.
Code, including keywords and variables within text and as separate paragraphs,
and user-defined program elements within text appear in courier typeface.
important points require the user’s attention. The paragraph is in italics and the
word Note is bold.
on a button, as a menu item, and so forth.
Esc means to press the Ctrl and Esc keys at the same time.
not at the same time.
Customer > Find Bold text followed by a > and more bold text indicates the order of command
selections to reach a specific function.
click Click means that you should press and release the left mouse button.
cursor The cursor is the flashing vertical line that appears in a selected edit box.
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Before You Begin
Table 1-1 Typographical Conventions (continued)
pointer The pointer is the arrow in the window that shows the movement of the mouse.
Licensing Requirements
T o operate a radio frequency (RF) system in a given country, the user must first obtain
permission from the regulatory agency that controls radio operations in that country.
Most countries require type and safety approval, as well as licensing for RF transmitters.
TransCore data and literature are available to assist with approval and licensing activities.
U.S. Licensing
MPI 6000 systems users in the U.S. must obtain a license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The authorized frequency bands in the U.S. are 902 to
904 MHz and 909.75 to 921.75 MHz.
The user is responsible for filing the FCC license according to FCC regulations, but
the TransCore dealer should provide assistance and support as necessary to complete
these forms.
An FCC license provides the user with the legal authorization to operate the MPI 6000
systems on the licensed frequencies at the site specified in the license. Only an autho
rized installer or service technician can set the frequency for MPI 6000 to that specified in the FCC site license.
The FCC license also provides the user with protection and authorization to maintain
the system should any other RF identification product be used in the licensed area
after the MPI 6000 equipment is installed.
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2
Developing the Installation Site Plan
Developing the Installation Site Plan
This chapter will provide guidelines for the following tasks:
Assessing the Site and Formulating a Frequency Plan
Site Layout and Traffic Flow
Electrical and Communications Requirements
MPI 6000 and Tag Model Interoperability
Reading of Mixed Population Tags
Antenna Selection
Antenna and Tag Alignment
Polarization
Site Preparation Checklist
Chapter 2
Components Checklist
Task Checklist
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Installing and Configuring the MPI 6000
Installing and Configuring the MPI 6000
This chapter provides instructions for installing and configuring the MPI
6000 system. It also describes the individual components of the MPI
6000 system.
Overview of the MPI 6000
TransCore’s MPI 6000 is an integrated high-speed, multi-protocol 915-MHz radio frequency identification (RFID) reader system that includes an RF transceiver board and
processor in a single assembly.
The MPI 6000 can be integrated into an onsite lane controller or a NEMA enclosure.
The MPI 6000 transmits and receives signals through a single antenna.
The MPI 6000 is capable of supporting any of the following protocols in a given
installation:
• American Trucking Association (ATA), full-frame and half-frame (read-only)
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• California Title 21 (read-only)
• eGo®
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(read-only)
• Inter-Agency Group (IAG) (read/write)
• Super eGo (SeGo)* (read/write)
• TransCore IT2200 (read/write)
Where multiple tag protocols are used in the same installation, the MPI 6000 is capable of supporting any two of the above protocols.
The MPI 6000 is also suitable for a wide variety of automatic vehicle identification
transportation applications, including electronic tolling, open road tolling, electronic
vehicle registration, parking, and rail applications.
The following sections describe the specifications for the external connections from
the MPI 6000 housing.
Connecting the MPI 6000 for Operation
External Connectors
This section lists the MPI 6000 external connections. Figure 3-1 shows the MPI 6000
connector locations.
1.*eGo tags are fully compliant with ANSI INCITS 256:2001 and ISO 18000-6 standards. SeGo is a superset of the eGo
protocol.
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Figure 3-1 Connector Locations on MPI 6000 Enclosure
Power
The MPI 6000 requires 19V DC to 28V DC or 19V AC to 27V AC RMS voltage
source.
Table 3-1 MPI 6000 Power Connection Specifications
Table 3-1 lists the MPI 6000 external power connector specifications.
Connector Type
Wire Gauge
Voltage
Polarity
Current
Two-Pin Terminal Block
12 – 30 AWG
19V to 28V DC or 19V to 27V AC RMS
Note If AC is used do not ground one end of the AC
input, the AC supply must float.
Either, power supply is polarity independent
2 amps
RF Antenna Connector
The MPI 6000 Reader typically is connected to an AA3152 Universal Toll Antenna
by a single low-loss RF cable. The antenna configuration is designed for overhead
mounting on a gantry or sign structure. Figure 3-2 shows the antenna connector on the
MPI 6000 enclosure.
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Figure 3-2 Antenna Connector Location
Table 3-2 lists the RF antenna connector parameters.
Table 3-2 RF Antenna Connector Specifications
Connector Type
Output Power
SMA Female
Up to 2 watts
RF Antenna Multiplexing/RF System Test Connector
This connector is used when a single MPI 6000 is used to operate multiple lanes.
Ethernet Connector
The MPI 6000 communicates with a host via an Ethernet communications protocol.
This connection requires an RJ
–45 connector. If you use a switch between the MPI
6000 and a host PC, you do not need a crossover cable. If you connect the MPI 6000
directly to a host PC then you need a crossover cable. If you set the host PC to
Dynamic, TransCore recommends that you set the IP address to Static.
RS–232A Serial Communications Connector
The MPI 6000 communicates via a serial, RS–232, communications protocol (Table
3-3). The diagnostic RS–232 port can be used to display the operating system boot
sequence.
Table 3-3 RS-232 Connector Specifications
Connector Type
Protocol
9 pin D-sub male
RS-232
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Baud
Bits
Parity
Stop Bits
Flow Control
9600
8
None
1
None
Note: If you connect the MPI 6000 directly to a PC’s serial port, you must use a null-
modem.
By using the version command, you can display data about the configuration of the
MPI 6000 including its Internet Protocol (IP) address. (Mike, any more info here?)
RS-232B/TDM Connector
Information to be provided.
RS-232 Diagnostic Test Port Connector
Information to be provided.
External Digital Input/Output Connector
Information to be provided.
Global Positioning System Connector
Information to be provided.
Installing and Using the MPI 6000 Host Software
This section provides instructions for installing the MPI 6000 host software on your
host computer. You do not need the host to operate the MPI 6000, you can design an
application programming interface using the MPI 6000 commands. Those configura
tion commands are explained in “Configuration Commands and Responses” o n page
7-3 of this system guide.
If you choose to use TransCore’s host software program, follow the instructions in the
following sections.
Installing the Host Software
The MPI 6000 host program is used to communicate with the MPI 6000 and also display tag reads.
To install the MPI 6000 Host software
1. Load (what media is used? CD? FTP site?) the host software onto the host
computer.
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2. Run setup.exe and follow the commands to install the Host. The setup procedure
installs an icon named MPI 6000 Host on your computer desktop.
The following sections tell you how to use the MPI 6000 Host software.
Connecting to the MPI 6000 Reader with the Host Software
1. Double-click on the MPI 6000 Host icon.
2. Select UDP on the main screen.
3. In the UDP Command Link Config field, enter the IP address of the reader.
Write the IP address near the Ethernet connector on the MPI 6000 enclosure for
future reference.
4. Select Establish Command Link.
5. Select E.xit.
Configuring the MPI 6000 Reader Operating Frequency
1. Select the Configuration tab.
2. Select the Transceiver Configuration sub-tab.
3. Set the frequencies to desire values. Nominal values are 918.75 for downlink and
903 for uplink. Values must be between 902.25 and 903.75 or between 910 and
918.75 for the downlink. Values must be between 912.75 and 918.75 for the
uplink.
Operating the MPI 6000 Reader
1. Select Tags > FDOT.
2. Enter hex data into the IT2200 Write Data and SeGo Page Data fields. Use 32
hex characters for IT2200 (Allegro) and 16 hex characters for SeGo. This is the
data that is going to be written to the tag.
3. Select Read or Write in the SeGo Sequence Field. This sets the Read or Write
parameters for both IT2200 and SeGo tags.
4. Press Start to begin tag processing.
5. Tag responses should appear in the IT2200 and SeGo fields.
6. To stop the display or the response count, select the check boxes.
7. Press Stop to end tag processing.
8. Press Exit to close the FDOT page.
MPI 6000 Readers have been preconfigured for most needed operations. Parameters
such as attenuation, step-lock settings, and tag command sequences are set when the
reader powers up.
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