TransCore SmartPass AI1611 System Manual

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TransCore

P/N 411002-009

SmartPass® Integrated Reader

System Guide

2450 MHz (High Voltage)

8600 Jefferson Street NE

Albuquerque, NM 87113

June 2014

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Information in this document is subject to change and does not represent a commitment on the part of TC License, Ltd.

 1996 TC License, Ltd. All rights reserved. TRANSCORE, TOLLTAG, AMTECH, and SMARTPASS are registered trademarks of TC License, Ltd. All other trademarks listed are the property of their respective owners. Printed in the U.S.A.

For further information, contact:

TransCore 8600 Jefferson Street NE Albuquerque, NM 87113

Technical Support Web: transcore.com/rfidsupport Phone: (505) 856-8007

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WARNING TO USERS IN THE UNITED STATES

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) RADIO FREQUENCY

INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

47 CFR §2.105

NOTE: This equipment uses 2450-MHz frequency and thus does NOT comply with FCC U.S. frequency

allocation requirements.

NOTE: Users in all countries should check with the appropriate local authorities for licensing requirements.

TransCore, LP

USA

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Contents

Introduction

Preparing the Site

Overview .......................................................................................................... 1-3

System Description ......................................................................................... 1-3

Licenses ........................................................................................................... 1-4

Choosing and Ordering Equipment ............................................................... 1-4

SmartPass Model AI1611 ....................................................................................................... 1-4

Accessories .................................................................................................................................... 1-4

Communications Interface ............................................................................................................ 1-4

Input Power Supply ....................................................................................................................... 1-5

Communications Cables ................................................................................................................ 1-5

Power Cables ................................................................................................................................. 1-5

Tags ......................................................................................................................................... 1-6

Tag Models .................................................................................................................................... 1-6

Tag Data Formats .......................................................................................................................... 1-6

Determining the Location to Install SmartPass ............................................ 2-3

Reflection, Refraction, and Diffraction of RF Signals .............................................................. 2-3

RF Reflectors ................................................................................................................................. 2-4

RF Refraction ................................................................................................................................. 2-4

RF Diffraction ................................................................................................................................ 2-4

Existing Interference .............................................................................................................. 2-4

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SmartPass and Tag Mounting Locations ...................................................... 2-4

Quick SmartPass

Gate Configuration ................................................................................................................. 2-5

Parking Garage Configuration ................................................................................................ 2-6

Overhead Mounting Configuration ........................................................................................ 2-7

Open Lane Configuration ....................................................................................................... 2-8

Area Layout and Traffic Flow .................................................................................................. 2-9

Other SmartPass Units in the Area ....................................................................................... 2-10

Junction Box .................................................................................................. 2-10

Electrical Power Sup p ly ................................................................................ 2-11

Communications ........................................................................................... 2-11

Input/Output Circuit Requirements for Outside Equipment ............................................... 2-11

Test

Overview .......................................................................................................... 3-3

Materials Supplied ........................................................................................... 3-3

Additional Material s N eeded ........................................................................... 3-4

Testing with the Audible Circuit Tester ......................................................... 3-4

Testing With a PC and the Software Diskette ............................................... 3-6

Connecting an RS–232 Interface ............................................................................................ 3-6

Connecting an RS–422 Interface ............................................................................................ 3-7

Connecting a Wiegand Interface ............................................................................................ 3-7

Testing Procedures ................................................................................................................. 3-8

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Installing T ags on Vehicles

Installing SmartPass

Overview .......................................................................................................... 4-3

Locations for Installing Interior Tags ............................................................ 4-3

Tag Mounting Instructions.............................................................................. 4-5

Mounting Interior Tags ........................................................................................................... 4-5

Mounting Exterior Tags .......................................................................................................... 4-7

Mounting Tag to Bumper with Tape ............................................................................................. 4-7

Mounting Tag to Metal Bumper with a Blind Rivet ...................................................................... 4-8

Overview .......................................................................................................... 5-3

Additional Material s R equ ir ed ........................................................................ 5-4

Installation Instructions .................................................................................. 5-4

Installing SmartPass on a Round Pole .................................................................................... 5-5

Installing SmartPass on a Flat Surface .................................................................................... 5-7

Installing SmartPass on a Flat Surface Without Using the Accessory Bracket .............................. 5-7

Installing SmartPass on a Flat Surface Using the Accessory Bracket ............................................ 5-8

Marking the Read Zone ................................................................................. 5-10

Changing the Read Zone ....................................................................................................... 5-12

Communications Wiring Tables ................................................................... 5-12

Connecting Power from SmartPass to the Junction Box .......................... 5-12

Connecting Communications ....................................................................... 5-14

Connecting Communications to the Junction Box ............................................................... 5-14

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Connecting Input and Output Circuits .................................................................................. 5-14

General Software Information

Input Circuits ............................................................................................................................... 5-14

RF Control ................................................................................................................................... 5-15

Output Circuits ............................................................................................................................ 5-16

Grounding the Communications Cable Drain Wires .................................. 5-19

Testing With Host System ............................................................................ 5-19

Overview .......................................................................................................... 6-3

Communications Port ..................................................................................... 6-3

Error Messages ................................................................................................ 6-4

Flow Control ..................................................................................................... 6-5

ID Separation ................................................................................................... 6-5

Input Circuits ................................................................................................... 6-5

Operating Parameters ..................................................................................... 6-6

Output Circuits ................................................................................................ 6-6

Power Fail......................................................................................................... 6-6

Program Download .......................................................................................... 6-6

Download Considerations ...................................................................................................... 6-6

Download Procedure .............................................................................................................. 6-7

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Reports ............................................................................................................. 6-7

Modes of Operation

Communication Protocols

Reset Command .............................................................................................. 6-8

Startup .............................................................................................................. 6-8

Sign-On Message .................................................................................................................... 6-8

Boot Failure Message ............................................................................................................. 6-9

Tag/Message Buffer ............................................................................................................... 6-9

Time and Date ........................................................................................................................ 6-9

Overview .......................................................................................................... 7-3

Data Mode ........................................................................................................ 7-3

Command Mode ............................................................................................... 7-4

Buffer Control Mode ........................................................................................ 7-5

Download Mode ............................................................................................... 7-6

Overview .......................................................................................................... 8-3

Basic Protocol ................................................................................................. 8-4

Error Correcting Protocol ............................................................................... 8-4

Error Correcting Method ........................................................................................................ 8-4

Data Inquiry Protocol ...................................................................................... 8-5

Basic and ECP Protocol Formats ................................................................... 8-5

Reader Transmissions ............................................................................................................. 8-5

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ECP Host ACK/NAK Response ................................................................................................. 8-6

Switch to Command Mode Request ....................................................................................... 8-7

Host Transmission .................................................................................................................. 8-8

Reader Command Response .................................................................................................. 8-9

Sample Messages ................................................................................................................... 8-9

Reader Transmissions ................................................................................................................... 8-9

Host Command Transmissions .................................................................................................... 8-10

Timing and Synchronization ................................................................................................. 8-11

Reader Addressed Failure Conditions .................................................................................. 8-12

Illegal Sequence Number (Not in the Range 0–9, A–F) ............................................................... 8-12

Wrong Sequence Number ........................................................................................................... 8-12

Bad CRC ....................................................................................................................................... 8-12

Illegal Command ......................................................................................................................... 8-13

Transmission Timeout ................................................................................................................. 8-13

Receive Timeout.......................................................................................................................... 8-13

Asynchronous Message/Command Message Collision ............................................................... 8-13

Host Addressed Failure Conditions ...................................................................................... 8-13

Illegal or Wrong Sequence Number ............................................................................................ 8-13

Bad CRC ....................................................................................................................................... 8-13

Transmission Timeout ................................................................................................................. 8-13

Receive Timeout.......................................................................................................................... 8-13

Asynchronous Message/Command Message Collision ............................................................... 8-14

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Error Correcting Protocol Reliability ........................................................... 8-14

Commands

CRC Calculation ............................................................................................ 8-14

Command Listings ..................................................................................................................... 3

Command Information ............................................................................................................ 18

00 Switch to Data Mode (Factory Default) .................................................................................... 18

01 Switch to Command Mode ....................................................................................................... 18

05 Switch to Download Mode ....................................................................................................... 18

06 Transmit Buffer Entry ............................................................................................................... 19

100N Select Baud Rate .................................................................................................................. 20

101N Select Stop Bits .................................................................................................................... 20

102N Select Parity ......................................................................................................................... 20

20 Set Time .................................................................................................................................... 21

21 Set Date .................................................................................................................................... 21

22 Display Time and Date .............................................................................................................. 21

30N Append Time and Date Selection .......................................................................................... 22

31N Append Auxiliary Information Selection ................................................................................ 23

40 Transmit All ID Codes ............................................................................................................... 23

410N Anti-Passback (Select Unique ID Code Criteria) .................................................................... 24

43 Buffer All ID Codes .................................................................................................................... 24

450 Disable Wiegand Mode (Factory Default) .............................................................................. 25

451 Enable Wiegand Mode ........................................................................................................... 25

452 Disable Tag Translation Mode (Factory Default) .................................................................... 25

453 Enable Tag Translation Mode ................................................................................................. 25

46NN Set Wiegand Retransmit Interval ........................................................................................ 26

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48N Select Dual-Frame Processing Mode ..................................................................................... 26

505 Display Software Version ....................................................................................................... 27

506 Display Hardware Configuration Information ........................................................................ 27

520 Display Power Fail Bit ............................................................................................................. 27

521 Display Reader ID Number ...................................................................................................... 27

522 Display Communication Port Parameters .............................................................................. 28

524 Display Appended Information Status ................................................................................... 28

525 Display Communication Protocol Status ................................................................................ 29

526 Display I/O Status ................................................................................................................... 30

527 Display RF Status .................................................................................................................... 31

529 Display Presence Input Status ................................................................................................ 32

530 Display RF0 Filter Status ......................................................................................................... 33

532 Display Wiegand Mode Status ............................................................................................... 33

533 Display Wiegand Retransmit Interval ..................................................................................... 33

534 Display Tag Translation Mode Status ..................................................................................... 34

535 Display Buffer Control Status ................................................................................................. 34

536 Display Dual-Frame Processing Mode .................................................................................... 34

537 Display Echo Status ................................................................................................................ 35

540 Display Flash Checksum.......................................................................................................... 35

543 Display Boot Checksum .......................................................................................................... 35

550 Display Periodic Check Tag Status .......................................................................................... 35

551 Display Selected Check Tag Option ........................................................................................ 36

560 Display Input Status Change Report Options ......................................................................... 36

60NN Set Reader ID Number ......................................................................................................... 36

610 Select Basic Protocol (Factory Default) .................................................................................. 37

611 Select Error Correcting Protocol ............................................................................................. 37

612NN Select Error Correcting Protocol Timeout ......................................................................... 37

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613 Select Data Inquiry Protocol ................................................................................................... 38

614N Select Flow Control Option .................................................................................................. 38

6160 Disable Buffer Control Mode (Factory Default).................................................................... 39

6161 Enable Buffer Control Mode ................................................................................................ 39

6170 Disable Echo Mode ............................................................................................................... 39

6171 Enable Echo Mode (Factory Default).................................................................................... 40

620N Output Control ..................................................................................................................... 40

621 Predefined Output Control (Factory Default)......................................................................... 40

63 Reset Reader ............................................................................................................................ 40

640N RF Control ............................................................................................................................ 41

641 Select RF-by-Input Control (Factory Default) ......................................................................... 41

65 Reset Power Fail Bit .................................................................................................................. 42

660 Test External RAM .................................................................................................................. 42

661 Display Diagnostic Results ...................................................................................................... 42

664 Test Real-Time Clock .............................................................................................................. 43

667 Verify Boot ROM Checksum ................................................................................................... 43

668 Verify Flash Memory Checksum ............................................................................................. 43

669 Perform All Diagnostics .......................................................................................................... 43

66F Load Default Operating Parameters ....................................................................................... 44

67N Set Output Pulse Duration ..................................................................................................... 44

690N Select Presence Without Tag Report Option ....................................................................... 45

692N Select RF Control Algorithm ................................................................................................. 45

693N Select RF Timeout Period ..................................................................................................... 45

694N Select Input Inversion Option .............................................................................................. 46

695 Set Serial Number ................................................................................................................... 47

696S...S Store Hardware Configuration String .............................................................................. 47

810 Disable Periodic Check Tag (Factory Default) ......................................................................... 47

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8110 Perform System Check Tag Test ........................................................................................... 47

Troubleshooting

Glossary

System Specificati

Wiring Tables

8120 Enable Periodic Check Tag .................................................................................................... 48

8160 Select Internal Check Tag (Factory Default) ......................................................................... 48

8161 Select External Check Tag ..................................................................................................... 48

82N Select Input Status Change Report Option ............................................................................ 48

90 Load Program Block .................................................................................................................. 49

91 Verify Flash Checksum .............................................................................................................. 49

96 Erase Flash Memory ................................................................................................................. 50

97 Perform Destructive Flash Test ................................................................................................ 50

99 Exit Download Mode ................................................................................................................ 50

Need Help? ................................................................................................................................ 4

Need Marketing Support? ......................................................................................................... 5

Find Something Wrong with SmartPass or Want to Suggest an Improvement? ...................... 5

Terms and Definitions .................................................................................... A-3

ons

Specifications ................................................................................................. B-3

Specifications ................................................................................................. C-3

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List of Figures

Figure 1-1 SmartPass System Diagram ...................................................................................................................... 1-3

Figure 2-1 Gate Configuration with Center Island ..................................................................................................... 2-5

Figure 2-2 Incorrect Mounting of SmartPass ............................................................................................................. 2-6

Figure 2-3 Parking Garage Configuration .................................................................................................................. 2-6

Figure 2-4 Left-Side Tag Mounting Locations ........................................................................................................... 2-7

Figure 2-5 SmartPass Mounted Overhead................................................................................................................. 2-7

Figure 2-6 Tag Mounting Positions for SmartPass Mounted Overhead .................................................................... 2-8

Figure 2-7 Open Lane Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 2-9

Figure 3-1 Wiring for Buzz Box .................................................................................................................................. 3-4

Figure 4-1 Left Side Tag Mounting Locations ............................................................................................................ 4-4

Figure 4-2 Top Center Tag Mounting Location .......................................................................................................... 4-4

Figure 4-3 Improper Tag Mounting Location ............................................................................................................ 4-5

Figure 4-4 Interior Tags with Hook and Loop Material ............................................................................................. 4-6

Figure 4-5 Exterior Tag with Adhesive Tape ............................................................................................................. 4-7

Figure 5-1 Front and Top View of SmartPass ............................................................................................................. 5-5

Figure 5-2 Side View of SmartPass ............................................................................................................................ 5-6

Figure 5-3 SmartPass Installed on a Flat Surface ....................................................................................................... 5-7

Figure 5-4 Accessory Bracket ..................................................................................................................................... 5-8

Figure 5-5 SmartPass With Three Mounting Brackets ............................................................................................ 5-10

Figure 5-6 Sample Read Zone Marking Pattern ....................................................................................................... 5-11

Figure 5-8 SmartPass RF Control Options ............................................................................................................... 5-16

Figure 5-9 Example Circuit Connections ................................................................................................................. 5-17

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List of Tables

Table 1-1 Tag Models Available with SmartPass AI1611 ........................................................................................... 1-6

Table 2-1 Communications Interfaces and Conductors .......................................................................................... 2-11

Table 3-1 Three-Letter Reader Configuration Code .................................................................................................. 3-3

Table 3-2 RS–232 Interface Signal Wiring ................................................................................................................. 3-6

Table 3-3 RS–422 Interface Signal Wiring ................................................................................................................. 3-7

Table 3-4 Wiegand Interface Signal Wiring .............................................................................................................. 3-7

Table 3-5 Factory Defaults for SmartPass ................................................................................................................. 3-9

Table 5-1 AC Cable Connections .............................................................................................................................. 5-14

Table 5-2 External Interface Signal Wiring .............................................................................................................. 5-18

Table 6-1 Error Codes ............................................................................................................................................... 6-4

Table 7-1 BCM Commands ....................................................................................................................................... 7-6

Table 8-1 Example of Routine to Calculate CRC...................................................................................................... 8-15

Table 8-2 Example of Routine to Calculate CRC-CCITT without Lookup Table ....................................................... 8-15

Table 8-3 Example of Routine to Calculate CCITT-CRC with Lookup Table ............................................................. 8-16

Table 8-4 Example of Routine to Create Lookup Table .......................................................................................... 8-18

Table 9-1 Factory Default Settings ................................................................................................................................ 4

Table 9-2 SmartPass Command List (Ordered by Command Number) ........................................................................ 5

Table 9-3 SmartPass Command List (Ordered by Command Name) .......................................................................... 12

Table 9-4 Baud Rate specified by the N Variable ........................................................................................................ 20

Table 9-5 Stop Bits specified by the N Variable .......................................................................................................... 20

Table 9-6 Parity specified by the N Variable ............................................................................................................... 20

Table 9-7 Commands selecting Options of Appending Tme and Data ....................................................................... 22

Table 9-8 Commands Selecting the Option of Appending Auxiliary Information ....................................................... 23

Table 9-9 Commands for Buffering and Transmitting ID Codes ................................................................................. 24

Table 9-10 Output0 and Output1 Open/Closed Conditions for the Output Status Displays ...................................... 31

Table 9-11 Input0 and Input1 Open/Closed Conditions for the Input Status Displays ............................................... 31

Table 9-12 Select Flow Control Options ..................................................................................................................... 38

Table 9-13 Output Control Option Commands ........................................................................................................... 40

Table 9-14 RF Control Commands .............................................................................................................................. 41

Table 9-15 Commands for setting Output Pulse Duration ......................................................................................... 44

Table 9-16 Select Presence Without Tag Report Option Commands ......................................................................... 45

Table 9-17 Select RF Control Algorithm Commands ................................................................................................... 45

Table 9-18 Select RF Timeout Period Commands ....................................................................................................... 46

Table 9-19 Select Input Inversion Option Commands ................................................................................................ 46

Table 9-20 Select Input Status Change Report Option Commands ............................................................................ 49

Table 10-1 Symptoms and Remedies............................................................................................................................ 3

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Glossary

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Appendix A

Glossary

This Appendix provides definitions for t er m s used t hr oughout t he

SmartPass

System Guide.

Terms and Definitions

The following table defines special terms used in this document.

AAR Association of American Railroads

AC alternating current

ACK acknowledge (data valid)

antenna passive device that converts RF energy into magnetic energy (RF signal)

ARC Amtech Response Center

ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange

ASIC application-specific integrated circuit

ATA American Trucking Associations

aux auxiliary

backscatter portion of an RF signal that is modulated by a tag and radiated back to the reader

baud measure of number of bits per second of a digital signal; for example, 9600 baud = 9600

bits per second

BCKS boot checksum

BCM buffer control mode

BIT built-in test

bps bits per second

byte a binary character; for example, one 8-bit ASCII character

CCITT Consultive Committee on International Telegraphy and Telephony

check tag tag mounted inside SmartPass assembly, or in an external antenna, that is used to check

operation of SmartPass.

cmd command

CTRL control

comm communications

command data set that is recognized by the receiving device as intending to elicit a specific response

conduit flexible steel pipe use for electrical wiring

cps characters per second

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CR carriage return

CRC cyclic redundancy check

CTS clear to send

data information that is processed by a computing device

DC direct current DIAG diagnostic

ECP error correcting protocol

ECPS error correcting protocol status

EOL end of line

EOM end of message

EPROM erasable programmable read-only memory

field physical area/space in which a tag can be read by the reader; also, an element of a data

record/frame. For example, division within a tag's data frame.

frames consecutive bits of data in memory that are read and written as a group

frequency bands a range of RF frequencies assigned for transmission by an RF device

hex hexadecimal

hexadecimal base 16 numbering system that uses the characters 0–9 and A–F to represent the digits 0–

host device, generally a computer, that is connected to SmartPass through the communications

port

I/O or IO circuits input/output circuits

ID identification; encoded information unique to a particular tag

interface connection/connection point for communication with another device

IOST I/O status

ISO International Standards Organization

LF line feed

m meter

MHz megahertz

mode method of operation

ms milliseconds

NAK negative acknowledgment (data not valid)

passback used to refer to a tag ID that is not passed on to the tag buffer

PC personal computer

A-4

PCKS EPROM flash checksum

protocol specified convention for the format of data messages communicated between devices

PRST presence status

PWRB power fail bit

RAM random access memory

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RDID reader ID

read process of acquiring data from a device; for example, from a tag or from computer memory

reader controlled interrogating device capable of acquiring data from a device; for example,

acquiring and interrupting data from a tag

read zone the physical area in which a tag can be read by the SmartPass system

RF radio frequency

RFST RF status

RFID radio frequency identification

RMA return material authorization

ROM read-only memory

RTC real-time clock

RTS request to send

SCTS status of check tag status SSTC input status change reporting options

SOM start of message

SN serial number

tag small self-contained device acting as an identifying transponder

Tau timeout delay

TT tag translation

V volts

Ver version (software)

write process of recording data; for example, writing to computer memory or to a tag’s memory.

Writing writes over (erases) previous data stored at the specified memory locations.

WTI Wiegand retransmit interval

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System Specifications

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This Appendix provides specifications thr oughout t he Sm ar t Pass® System Guide.

Specifications

The following table shows the specifications for SmartPass Model AI1611.

Table B-1 SmartPass System Specifications

Size 38.1 x 41.7 x 10.2 cm (without mounting brackets)

Weight Less than 7.2 kg (without mounting brackets)

Appendix B

System Specifications

Input power

High voltage

Output power 250–500 mW

Wire sizes

Power

Communications

Frequency (factory adjustable) 2400–2500 MHz

Emission designator N0N

Antenna gain 10 dBi nominal

Less than 25 W

90–260 V AC

47–63 Hz

3 conductors, 18 gauge

11 twisted, individually shielded pairs, 22 gauge

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Wiring Tables

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Appendix C

Interface

Number of Conductors

RS–232

handshake signals

RS–422

Wiegand

SmartPass

Receive from PC

Red/black

Red

Pin 3

Pin 2

Logic ground

Yellow/black

Yellow or black

Pin 5

Pin 7

Request to send

Yellow/red

Yellow

Pin 4

Clear to send

Yellow/red

Red

Pin 8

Pin 5

W iring Tables

This Appendix provides tables showing the wiring connections used in installing and testing Smart Pass t hr oughout t he Sm artPass Guide.

Specifications

The following table shows the wiring connections used in installing and testing SmartPass. For more information on testing SmartPass, refer to Chapter 3, “Quick SmartPass Test.” For information on installing SmartPass, refer to Chapter 5, “Installing SmartPass.”

Table C-1 Communications Interfaces and Conductors

Table C-2 RS–232 Interface Signal Wiring

RS–232 with RTS and CTS hardware

System

Signal

Transmit from

Wire Pair From

Red/black Black Pin 2 Pin 3

Optional for hardware handshaking

Wire Color Used From Pair

Connect Wire to PC DB9

Connect Wire to PC DB25 Pin

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From Pair

to Signal

Transmit B (+) data from SmartPass

Yellow/red

Yellow

Receive (+)

SmartPass

)

SmartPass

(+)

Receive A (-) data to SmartPass

Red/black

Red

Transmit (-)

Signal

Data0

Blue/red

Blue

Data1

Blue/red

Red

Data0

Logic ground

Yellow/black

Yellow or black

Ground

Cable Colors

Colors

Brown

Black

AC hot (90–260 V AC)

Green and yellow

Green or red

Safety ground

Table C-3 RS–422 Interface Signal Wiring

Signal

Transmit A (-) data

Receive B (+) data to

Wire Pair From

Yellow/red Red Receive (-

Red/black Black Transmit

Wire Color Used

Table C-4 Wiegand Interface Signal Wiring

Signal Wire Pair Wire Color

Connect

Wiegand

Table C-5 AC Cable Connections

International

Blue White AC neutral

U.S. Colors Connection Use

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Wiring Tables

Wire Pair

Wire Color

Signal

Typical Function

Blue/red

Blue

Wiegand data0

Parking/access control applications

applications

White/red

White

Lock common

Testing maintenance

Red

Lock normally open

Testing maintenance

Green/red

Green

Input0

Loop and presence detect

Red

Input0 return

Loop and presence detect

Yellow/black

Yellow

Logic ground

Ground (not used with RS–422)

RS–422)

available with Wiegand)

Black

Input1 return

A general purpose input; not available with Wiegand)

buzzer, etc.)

Brown/black

Brown

Output0 normally open

Switches output to control gate

gate

with Wiegand)

Black

Output1 common

Switches output (not available with Wiegand)

Green/black

Green

Output1 normally open

Switches output (not available with Wiegand)

with Wiegand)

Table C-6 External Interface Signal Wiring

Red Wiegand data1 Parking/access control

Black Logic ground Ground (not used with

Blue/black Blue Input1 A general purpose input; not

used to detect presence (not

Orange/black Orange Output0 normally closed Switches output for any

external control (light, gate,

Black Output0 common Switches output for any

external control (light, gate,

Black Output0 common Switches output to control

White/black White Output1 normally closed Switches output (not available

Black Output1 common Switches output (not available

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Introduction

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Overview

Chapter 1

Introduction

This SmartPass® System Guide provides you w ith the information and instructions for install ing a SmartPass Integrated Reader System, called SmartPass. TransCore recommends that you r ead t hi s ent ire manual. You should also read the READ.ME file t hat is on the SmartPass software diskette befor e you begi n installing the SmartPass system.

This chapter provides information for preparing to install SmartPass. This chapter also addresses the most frequently asked questions about SmartPass:

• What is the SmartPass Integrated Reader System?

• Is a license needed to operate SmartPass?

• What equipment should be ordered?

System Description

SmartPass consists of an antenna, a check tag, a radio frequency (RF) transmitter/receiver (called the RF module), a reader logic board (also called a tag decoder), and a power supply. The components of SmartPass are contained in one highly reliable, compact, and easy-to-install package. The integrated reader system is shown in Figure 1-1. Appendix B contains the system specifications.

Figure 1-1 SmartPass System Diagram

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SmartPass generates an RF signal that is reflected from an TransCore radio frequency identification (RFID) tag. The tag is programmed with identification information. SmartPass receives and decodes the tag data carried by the reflected signal and then transmits this data to a local host computer for processing.

Licenses

You should ask local and national authorities if your company needs to apply for a license to use this product.

Choosing and Ordering Equipment

This section helps you determine the equipment for your site. In addition to SmartPass, you need the appropriate communications interface, input power supply, and power and communications cables. When choosing tags, you need to determine the tag data format and the tag type. Refer to the Order Administration section of your SmartPass Dealer’s Guide for the information on these topics:

• How to place an order

• How to change an existing order

• TransCore's credit and return policy

• TransCore's warranty and return policy

• Order Entry Form for SmartPass reader and tag

SmartPass Model AI1611

SmartPass Model AI1611 uses the 2450 MHz frequency. This model is also available in a European version for customers whose applications must meet CE mark requirements. You must indicate on the SmartPass Order Entry Form if you require the CE mark version.

Accessories

TransCore recommends Part No. 54-1600-001, the accessory bracket kit, if you need more flexibility when defining the read zone. The accessory bracket allows SmartPass to be adjusted up, down, left, and right. You can use this kit if SmartPass will be mounted to a flat surface, such as a wall, ceiling, or overhead structure.

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Communications Interface

The SmartPass system communicates with the external host computer through an asynchronous serial line or a Wiegand interface. SmartPass receives commands to set up the system configuration and transfers information from the tag to the host computer. This serial line can be an RS–232 interface or an RS–422 interface. Select

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one of the following communications interface based on the specific needs of your site.

Use an RS–232 interface if one or more of the following items apply to your site:

• The host computer system is less than 15.2 m from SmartPass

• The host computer system is more than 15.2 m from SmartPass and a pair of RF

modems or limited distance modem/line drivers over copper wire are used for communications between SmartPass and the host. The distance from the RF modem to SmartPass should not exceed 15.2 m.

• Other common communications devices that use RS–232 have been selected, such

as fiber optics

Use an RS–422 interface if one or more of the following items apply to your site:

• The host computer is more than 15.2 m from SmartPass

• The host computer has an external limited-distance modem

The standard RS–422 connection has a maximum distance of 1.2 km. Use a Wiegand interface, which includes an RS–232 interface, if SmartPass must

interface with equipment requiring the Wiegand +5 V DC data0-data1-gnd interface.

Note: You must order tags programmed with Wiegand-formatted data when using

Wiegand-compatible readers.

Input Power Supply

The input power supply configurations should be based on the specific needs of your site. SmartPass Model AI1611 uses 90–260 V AC, 47–63 Hz power.

Communications Cables

The appropriate communications cable length depends on the physical characteristics of the SmartPass installation site. Select one of the following options for SmartPass communications cable length.

• Select the short cable option if SmartPass will be located less than 1.2 m from the

junction box.

• Select the long cable option if SmartPass will be located more than 1.2 m from the

junction box. This cable is approximately 6.1 m long.

Power Cables

The appropriate power cable length depends on the physical characteristics of the SmartPass installation site. Select one of the following options for SmartPass power cable length.

• Select the short cable option if SmartPass will be located less than 1.2 m from the

junction box.

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Characters

Bits

window

AT5414

Transportation, exterior

10-year battery

26–54 exterior

battery

interior

battery

applicable

AT5988

TollTag, interior

5-year battery

Not applicable

power

• Select the long cable option if SmartPass will be located more than 1.2 m from the

junction box. This cable is approximately 6.1 m long.

Preparing the Site

Before installing SmartPass, you need t o devel op a site plan. Several factors to consider when developing this site plan include the following:

• SmartPass mounting locations

• Junction box requirements

• Electrical power requirement s

• Communications requirements

• Input/output circuit requirements for outside equipment

Warning

All construction work required for installing SmartPass must be completed before installing SmartPass. Additionally, communications and power cables must be installed through outdoor-grade, flexible steel conduit. Local building code requirements should be followed.

Determining the Location to Install SmartP ass

The location of SmartPass and the location of the tags must be compatible. Each tag must be in a direct line of sight to the reader. You should also consider the following factors when determining a SmartPass installation location:

• Reflection, refraction, and diffraction of RF energy

• Existing interference at the site that may need to be shielded or removed, such as

fluorescent lights, neon signs, nearby radio stations, or power lines

• Site area layout and traffic flow

• Location and read zone of other SmartPass units in the area

Reflection, Refraction, and Diffraction of RF Signals

The RF signal can be reflected, refracted, or diffracted by metal objects, walls, and even wet pavement or ice. When designing your site, you must take into account any permanent structures that may reflect RF signals, as well as transient factors.

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Transient factors could include passing traffic, local weather conditions, chain link fences, and gates that could temporarily reflect RF signals.

RF Reflectors

The most common RF reflectors are metallic surfaces. RF signals are also somewhat reflected by nonconducting materials such as dirt, wood, ice, asphalt, and cured concrete. When nonconducting materials in the system environment become wet, they reflect more RF signals.

Aiming and placing Smartpass are the two best controls of RF reflections. When these actions alone cannot adequately control reflections, other techniques may be needed. These techniques could include shielding, absorbing, handshake counts, or barriers.

RF Refraction

When an RF signal enters any material, its direction of travel is altered by a few degrees. Refraction of RF signals rarely affects system performance, except when tags are mounted on or under surfaces where nonconducting materials are placed or can accumulate between the tag and the antenna.

RF Diffraction

Diffraction occurs when RF signals are bent around objects allowing RF into areas that would normally receive little or no signal. Metal poles, corners of buildings, and metal housings in industrial environments often diffract signals.

Existing Interference

Interference from RF and electrical sources can degrade system performance. This type of interference must be considered in the site design.

Existing interference at the site may be shielded, removed, or positioned further from the source. Filters may be added to the system. Fluorescent lights, neon signs, nearby radio stations, or power lines can interfere with the optimal functioning of the system. Even the magnetic impulse noise from relays, whose opening and closing control the operation of a gate, can disrupt the RF signal.

SmartPass and Tag Mounting Locations

SmartPass can be installed in many positions to provide the most accurate field, or read zone, for the tags. SmartPass can be mounted to a round pole or to a flat surface, such as a wall, ceiling, flat pole, or an overhead structure. The following sections provide more information for different site configurations and show the preferred tag mounting locations.

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Gate Configuration

Figure 2-1 illustrates a gate configuration. Two SmartPass units are located on a center island. SmartPass is placed to allow time for the gate to open so the vehicle can continue without stopping.

Figure 2-1 Gate Configuration with Center Island

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Figure 2-2 shows an incorrect mounting of SmartPass. Do not install SmartPass behind a gate. Vehicles might pull up too close to the gate, damaging the vehicle or the gate.

Figure 2-2 Incorrect Moun ting of SmartPass

Parking Garage Configuration

Figure 2-3 illustrates a parking garage configuration with each SmartPass on the ticket island. SmartPass is placed so that the vehicle stops before the gate opens.

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Figure 2-3 Parking Garage Configuration

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Preparing the Site

In the gate configuration and the parking garage, interior tags are mounted on the inside of the windshield on the left side of the vehicle. Exterior tags are mounted on the left side of the bumper. Figure 2-4 shows interior and exterior tag mounting locations for use with a left-side gate configuration and a parking garage configuration.

Figure 2-4 Left-Side Tag Mounting Locations

Overhead Mounting Configuration

SmartPass can be mounted to an overhead structure as shown in Figure 2-5.

Figure 2-5 SmartPass Mounted Overhead

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When SmartPass is mounted overhead, the preferred tag mounting position is inside the windshield, behind the rearview mirror. If an exterior tag must be used when SmartPass is mounted overhead, place the tag on the front bumper in the center. Figure 2-6 illustrates interior and exterior positions of tags used with SmartPass mounted overhead.

Figure 2-6 Tag Mounting Positio ns for SmartPass Mounted Overhead

Open Lane Configuration

Figure 2-7 illustrates an open lane configuration. For this configuration, tags are mounted on the inside of the windshield on the right side of the vehicle

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Preparing the Site

Figure 2-7 Open Lane Configuration

For additional information on installing SmartPass, refer to Chapter 5, “Installing SmartPass.” Chapter 5 has illustrations for mounting SmartPass on a pole or to an overhead structure. Chapter 4, “Installing Tags On Vehicles,” provides additional information on selecting the proper tag mounting location and has examples of tags mounted on vehicles.

Area Layout and Traffic Flow

SmartPass must be able to read a tag’s data properly within the read zone without reading any other tags nearby. SmartPass must be positioned to allow the RF signal

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to reach and return from a tag within the designated range. Also, if the antenna becomes misaligned or some nearby permanent structure is added or removed, system operation can be seriously affected. SmartPass should be placed in an area where it is not likely to be bumped out of alignment.

Other SmartPass Units in the Area

If multiple SmartPass readers are installed near each other, they must be configured with a frequency separation of at least 3 MHz.

Note: Never install two SmartPass reader systems directly facing each other, or

SmartPass receiver circuitry and decoder will not operate reliably

Junction Box

A junction box is needed at the site. TransCore recommends a NEMA Type 4 or IEC IP54 junction box with a back plate. The junction box will house the terminal strip for communications and power.

The junction box must be a watertight box that meets applicable local and national building codes. It must have watertight conduit for any cables that will attach to SmartPass. SmartPass will be used with a 90–260 V AC power supply. The box must have conduit on both the supply and reader sides. SmartPass is fitted with a 1.3-cm pipe NPT-threaded connector that allows watertight conduit to be installed.

Caution

Power and communications lines must use separate conduits.

Vorsicht

Strom- und Kommunikationsleitungen müssen durch getrennte Kabelkanäle geführt werden.

Precaución

Se deben emplear conductos separados para las líneas de alimentación y de comunicaciones.

Précaution

Les lignes d'alimentation et de communications doivent emprunter des conduits différents.

Attenzione

Le linee dell’alimentatore e di comunicazione devono usare condutture separate.

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Electrical Power Su pply

Interface

Conductors

RS–232

RS–232 with RTS and CTS hardware handshake signals

5 RS–422

Wiegand

An electrical power supply must be present at the site. SmartPass Model AI1611 is supplied with 90–260 V AC, 47–63 Hz power, which is less power than a 25 W incandescent light bulb. Consult your local and national electrical codes for installation and safety requirements.

Communications

Your site design must include the communications required for installing SmartPass. Your host computer must be able to accept one of the interfaces shown in Table 2-1.

Consult the requirements for the host interface for the number of conductors, type, and size of cable required for the junction box. The distance between the host computer and SmartPass must also be considered.

Table 2-1 Communications Interfaces and Conductors

Preparing the Site

Number of

Input/Output Circuit Requirements for Outside Equipment

You will need input and output circuits if you will use any additional equipment, such as a loop detector or traffic control light. If you are connecting SmartPass to such equipment, wires from these circuits should be installed at the junction box. The input circuit of SmartPass connects to a dry contact closure. SmartPass output circuits are single-pole, double-throw relays providing dry contact closures. These closures are rated at 125 V AC or DC at 1 A.

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First Character

Second Character

Third Character

6.1 m

Chapter 3

Q uick Sm artPass® Test

This chapter provides instructions f or t est ing SmartPass.

Before installing SmartPass at the site, you should perform two tests on SmartPass to ensure that it will work properly. The first test is done using an audible circuit tester. This test confirms that SmartPass has power, is communicating with the software loaded inside the SmartPass reader, and can read a tag presented in the tag read zone.

The second test uses a personal computer (PC) and the SmartPass software diskette. In this test you will check the factory defaults on your SmartPass and change the defaults if needed. A list of the factory default settings on SmartPass is shown in Table 3-5 located at the end of this chapter.

Materials Supplied

The SmartPass shipping carton is labeled to indicate the reader’s configuration. Table 3-1 lists the simple three-letter code used.

Table 3-1 Three-Letter Reader Configuration Code

T = RS–232 F = RS–422 W = Wiegand

This same three-letter code is stamped on the serial number plate on each SmartPass. The code is followed by the frequency rate.

Example: A shipping carton labeled THS2450 contains a SmartPass that is configured with RS–232, high-voltage power supply, and short cables and has an operating frequency of 2450 MHz.

Your SmartPass is packaged with the materials listed below. Ensure you have received all parts before beginning your quick test of SmartPass.

• One SmartPass unit

• One pole-mount bracket

H = High voltage 90–260 V AC

S = Short cables

1.2 m L = Long cables

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Additional Materials Needed

You need these additional materials to perform the two tests on SmartPass:

• SmartPass software diskette, which is supplied to TransCore dealers and

distributors

• PC with 1.44 MB floppy disk drive, MS DOS, RS–232 COM1 port, and a

communications cable with a DB9 or DB25 connector

• Two test tags, supplied by the TransCore dealer or distributor

• Other materials needed to connect the PC to SmartPass as described in the

software diskette READ.ME file

Testing with the Audible Circuit Tester

Testing with an audible circuit tester confirms that your SmartPass has power, is communicating with the software loaded inside the SmartPass reader, and can read a tag if it is in the read zone.

An audible circuit tester is also called a buzz box. These boxes are available at electronic parts supply stores, or you may make a buzz box as shown below. The buzz box is powered by a battery and equipped with two alligator-clip leads. When you touch the leads together, the box makes an audible sound. Figure 3-1 shows the wiring for a buzz box.

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Figure 3-1 Wiring for Buzz Box

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To test SmartPass

1. Connect SmartPass to a 90–260 V, high-voltage power supply.

Warning

For safety, the power supply should be grounded. Consult your local electrical authorities for proper grounding techniques.

Warning

Aus Sicherheitsgründen sollte die Stromversorgung geerdet sein. Wenden Sie sich bitte an Ihren örtlichen Stromversorger für Informationen bezüglich einer korrekten Erdung.

Advertencia

Por motivos de seguridad, se debe conectar la fuente de energía a tierra. Para averiguar la manera correcta de efectuar la conexión a tierra, póngase en contacto con las autoridades locales competentes en materia de instalaciones eléctricas.

Avertissement

Si ces lignes sont raccordées à des dispositifs externes, elles doivent être isolées d'une façon ou d'une autre. Si elles ne sont pas correctement isolées, la carte logique du lecteur risque d'être gravement endommagée.

Avvertenza

Se queste linee vengono collegate a dispositivi esterni, questi devono essere isolati in qualche modo. Un isolamento sbagliato delle linee può causare gravi danni alla scheda logica del lettore.

2. Connect the two leads from the batteries to the red and white pair of wires from

the SmartPass communications cable.

3. Twist the red and green wire pair from the SmartPass cable. Twisting the red

and green pair turns the RF on continuously.

4. Pass a tag in front of SmartPass. The buzz box should buzz when it reads the

tag.

5. Disconnect the buzz box from SmartPass.

You are ready to proceed with the second test.

Note: Save this buzz box for use when installing SmartPass at the site.

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Transmit from SmartPass

Red/black

Black

Pin 2

Pin 3 Receive from PC

Red/black

Red

Pin 3

Pin 2

Logic ground

Yellow/black

Yellow or black

Pin 5

Pin 7

Optional for hardware handshaking

Request to send

Yellow/red

Yellow

Pin 4

Clear to send

Yellow/red

Red

Pin 8

Pin 5

Testing Wit h a PC and the Sof tware Diskette

Testing SmartPass with a PC and the software diskette verifies that SmartPass hardware and software are working and that the communications hardware is operating correctly.

SmartPass can interface with the host computer by using either an RS–232 interface, an RS–422 interface, or with a Wiegand interface. Refer to the appropriate section below to connect the interface you are using with your SmartPass. SmartPass does not need to be powered down before attaching it to the PC. The power-up sequence does not affect communications between SmartPass and the PC.

Connecting an RS–232 Interface

Follow these instructions if your SmartPass uses an RS–232 interface. RS–232 interface signals are supplied by five wires from the SmartPass communications cable. The wire connections are shown in Table 3-2.

Table 3-2 RS–232 Interface Signal Wiring

Signal Wire Pair

From SmartPass

To connect an RS–232 Interface

1. Connect the black wire from the red and black wire pair from the SmartPass

cable to pin 2 of the DB9 connector or pin 3 of the DB25 connector.

2. Connect the red wire from the red and black wire pair from the SmartPass cable

to pin 3 of the DB9 connector or pin 2 of the DB25 connector.

3. Connect either the yellow or black wire from the yellow and black wire pair

from the SmartPass cable to pin 5 of the DB9 connctor or pin 7 of the DB25 connector.

4. Plug in the DB9 connector or DB25 connector to the PC.

Wire Color Used From Pair

Connect Wire to PC DB9

Connect Wire to PC DB25

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SmartPass is now connected to your PC.

Note: If you are using Windows 95, make sure you connect the DB9 connector or

the DB25 connector to COM1 or COM2 before powering up the PC.

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SmartPass

Pair

Transmit B (+) data from SmartPass

Yellow/red

Yellow

Receive (+) from SmartPass

SmartPass

(+)

Receive A (-) data to SmartPass

Red/black

Red

Transmit (-)

Signal

Wire Pair

Wire Color

Wiegand Signal

Data0

Blue/red

Blue

Data 1

Data1

Blue/red

Red

Data0

Logic ground

Yellow/black

Yellow or black

Ground

Connecting an RS–422 Interface

Follow these instructions if your SmartPass is an RS–422 unit. RS–422 interface signals are supplied by four wires from the SmartPass communications cable. Your host must have an RS–422 interface, with either an internal converter or with an external converter. Table 3-3 lists the RS–422 signals and their interface wires.

Table 3-3 RS–422 Interface Signal Wiring

Signal

Transmit A (-) data

Receive B (+) data to

Wire Pair From

Yellow/red Red Receive (-)

Red/black Black Transmit

Wire Color Used From

Connect to Signal

To connect an RS–422 interface

1. Connect the yellow transmit B (+) wire from the yellow and red wire pair from

the SmartPass cable to the host receive (+) signal.

2. Connect the red transmit A (-) wire from the yellow and red wire pair from the

SmartPass cable to the host receive (-) signal.

3. Connect the black receive B (+) wire from the red and black wire pair from the

SmartPass cable to the host transmit (+) signal.

4. Connect the red receive A (-) wire from the red and black wire pair from the

SmartPass cable to the host transmit (-) signal.

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Connecting a Wiegand Interface

Follow these instructions if your SmartPass uses a Wiegand interface. Wiegand interface signals are supplied by three wires from the SmartPass communications cable. Table 3-4 lists the Wiegand signals and the interface wires.

Table 3-4 Wiegand Interface Signal Wiring

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To connect the Wiegand interface

1. Connect the blue data0 wire from the blue and red wire pair from the SmartPass

cable to the data1 wire of your Wiegand device.

2. Connect the red data1 wire from the blue and red wire pair from the SmartPass

cable to the data0 wire of your Wiegand device.

3. Connect either the yellow or black wire from the yellow and black wire pair

from the SmartPass cable to your Wiegand device logic ground.

SmartPass is now connected to your PC.

Note: The RS–232 interface is still included on SmartPass even when you order the

Wiegand configuration. Pull the RS–232 red/black wire pairs to a convenient location and tape the ends. Do not cut these wires.

Testing Procedures

Follow these steps for testing your SmartPass using the SmartPass software diskette.

To test your SmartPass using the softwar e di sket te

1. If the power is not already on, turn on the power to SmartPass.

2. Insert the SmartPass software diskette into the PC disk drive.

3. Open and print the READ.ME file on the diskette. The READ.ME file tells you

what version of software you need to run SmartPass.

4. Select DEMO from the main menu. DEMO will also tell you which version of

the software you need to run your SmartPass. A menu appears with four selections. The selections and their functions are

shown below:

•

Set PC Baud Rate Automatically — automatically sets SmartPass to

transmit at 9600 baud

•

Set PC Baud Rate Manually — provides steps to manually change baud rate

•

Change Screen Title — allows customization of titles on menus

•

Equipment Setup Diagram — shows the SmartPass system diagram

5. Select

Set PC Baud Rate Automatically. This selection will show if SmartPass

is set to a 9600 baud rate. If your SmartPass is communicating correctly with your host computer, the following selections appear on your screen:

Green Light Demo — quickly tests communication between SmartPass and the

host

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Tag Logging Demo — Reader Communication Program — puts SmartPass in the command mode

6. Select

Green Light Demo from this menu.

reads all information programmed on your tag

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Parameter

Setting

Command

Operating mode

Data

Baud rate

9600

1005

Stop bits

1010

Parity

None

1020

End-of-line delay

0 ms

1030*

Time and date appended

Enabled

302

Auxiliary information appended

Disabled

310

Unique ID code criteria

Separation of 1 ID

4100

Valid ID code criteria

1 acquisition

4200*

Uniqueness timeout

2 minutes

441*

Wiegand mode

Disabled

450

Tag translation mode

Disabled

452

Wiegand transmit mode

1 second

4601

Dual processing mode

Reset on A Transmit on A

4800 Reader ID number

6000

Communications protocol

Basic

610

ECP (error correcting protocol) timeout

12.7 sec

612FE

Flow control

Software (XON/XOFF)

6141

Start-of-message character

# (23 hex)

6150*

Buffer control mode

Disabled

6160

Echo mode

Enabled

6171

Output control

Predefined

621

RF-by-input control

Enabled

641

Output pulse duration

228 ms

67C

Presence without tag reports

Disabled

6900

Minimum presence true period

0 ms

6910*

presence

RF timeout

Never true

693F

Input inversion

Disabled

6940

7. Pass one test tag in front of your SmartPass. The green light on the screen

illuminates.

Note: An internal timer in SmartPass causes SmartPass to ignore a specific

tag for 2 minutes after a good read unless a different tag is read in the meantime.

8. Pass a different test tag in front of your SmartPass. The green light on the

screen illuminates.

If SmartPass reads both tags, your SmartPass is ready to install. Table 3-5 shows the factory defaults for SmartPass.

Table 3-5 Factory Defaults for SmartPass

RF-off control Timeout or no

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Parameter

Setting

Command

Serial number

000000

695*

known

Periodic system check tag

Disabled

810

Periodic check tag interval

30 min

8135*

Check tag location

Internal

8160

Input status change reports

Disabled

820

Store hardware configuration Hardware

* Fixed parameter, not user changeable

696

configuration not

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Chapter 4

Installing Tags on Vehicles

This chapter provides instructions on how t o m ount the tag in the interior or on the exterior of the vehicle.

The site plan should indicate where to locate the tags on the vehicles.

Note: The TransCore logo on the tag and the logo on the SmartPass

aligned in the same direction. Both logos must be horizontal or both logos must be vertical. A SmartPass with a logo horizontal cannot read a tag with the logo vertical.

must be

To work reliably, tags must directly face SmartPass as the vehicle approaches SmartPass. Tags may not be read reliably if the tag is hand-held, attached to a sun visor, or attached to a metal window post.

Note: Metallized coatings on some vehicle windshields and windows absorb the

RF signal emitted by SmartPass, thus causing tags to be misread. Always mount tags on the exterior of vehicles that have a metallized coating. TransCore recommends that you mount the tag on the bumper.

Locations for Installing Interior Tags

Install an interior tag inside the vehicle, typically on the driver’s side of the windshield. Install the tag in either the upper or lower corner, at least 5 cm from any metal. Figure 4-1 shows the interior location of a tag when SmartPass is mounted by the curb on the left side.

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Figure 4-1 Left Side Tag Mounti ng Lo cations

If SmartPass will be mounted to an overhead structure, the preferable location for tag mounting is inside the windshield on the upper center portion. The top edge of the tag should be approximately 2.5 cm away from the base of the mirror, as shown in Figure 4-2.

Figure 4-2 Top Center Tag Mounting L ocation

If a tag is installed on one side of the vehicle’s windshield, a SmartPass mounted on the opposite curb cannot read the tags reliably. Figure 4-3 illustrates an improper location to install a tag.

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Figure 4-3 Improper Tag Mounting Location

Tag Mounting Instructions

The following sections provide instructions for mounting interior and exterior tags.

Mounting Interior Tags

Interior tags are mounted with hook and loop material that is attached to the tag and to the windshield. Tags may be ordered from the factory with hook and loop material already applied to the tag. Once the tag has loop material applied to its case, the tag can be easily removed and used in any vehicle that has hook material on the windshield.

Interior tags may also be mounted with double-sided tape.

Note: If you use double-sided tape to install the tags, the tags will be semi-

permanently mounted.

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You need the following materials to mount interior tags:

• Rubbing alcohol or 50/50 isopropyl alcohol and water

• Sponge and dry cloth

To mount interior tags

1. Use the sponge and rubbing alcohol to clean the tag mounting area on the

interior surface of the windshield.

2. Dry the area thoroughly with a clean, dry cloth.

3. Remove the clear backing from the two strips of hook and loop material on the

back of the tag as shown in Figure 4-4 or from the double-sided tape.

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Figure 4-4 Interior Tags with Hook and Loop Material

4. Position the tag over the mounting area of the windshield, ensuring that the logo

on the tag and the logo on the SmartPass are oriented in the same direction, horizontal or vertical.

5. Press the tag firmly against the glass.

To remove an interior tag mounted with hook and loop material, pull the tag away from the windshield. The hook material will remain on the windshield.

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Mounting Exterior Tags

Exterior tags are used in applications that require tags to remain mounted to one vehicle. The read zone of SmartPass installed overhead is reduced when an exterior tag is mounted on a license plate.

TransCore recommends that exterior tags be ordered from the factory with hightension, double-sided tape already applied to the tag. Exterior tags may be mounted on metal or plastic bumpers. A flat surface is needed.

Exterior tags may also be ordered with blind rivet mounting. You need the following materials to mount exterior tags:

• Degreasing solvent or cleaner and water

• Sponge and dry cloth

• If mounting tags that have rivet holes, two rivets, each with a 0.48 cm

diameter and 1.59 cm head

Mounting Tag to Bumper with Tape

Follow these steps to mount the tag on a flat surface of a plastic or metal bumper with tape.

1. Clean and degrease the tag mounting area on the bumper with solvent or

cleaner.

2. Dry the area thoroughly using a clean cloth.

3. Remove the backing from the double-sided tape on the back of the tag, as shown

in Figure 4-5.

Figure 4-5 Exterior Ta g with Adhesive Tape

4. Position the tag over the mounting area, ensuring that the logo on the tag and

the logo on the SmartPass are oriented in the same position, horizontal or vertical.

5. Press the tag firmly against the bumper.

To remove an exterior tag mounted with double-sided tape, slowly pry off the tag with a thin tool, such as a putty knife.

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Mounting Tag to Metal Bumper with a Blind Rivet

Follow these steps to mount exterior tags with mounting tabs for rivets.

1. Position the tag on the bumper and mark the location of the holes.

2. Follow the riveter manufacturer’s instructions for installing the rivets.

If the rivet head is too small and can be pulled through the tag mounting holes, place a small washer behind the rivet head.

To remove an exterior tag mounted with a blind rivet, file the head off the rivet and remove the tag.

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Chapter 5

Installing Sm artPass®

After you determine the location to mount the tags and prepared the site, you are ready to install Sm ar t Pass and connect t he pow er and communications. This chapter provi des t hese pr ocedur es.

This unit is intended to be installed using listed outdoor grade conduit in accordance with applicable local electrical and building standards. Installation by a licensed electrician and building inspection may be required.

Warning

A disconnect device is not incorporated in this equipment. Therefore, a readily accessible disconnect device must be incorporated in the fixed wiring that supplies power to the SmartPass. This disconnect device must be in series with the hot power lead, or a double-pole disconnect device must be placed in series if the neutral lead cannot be identified.

Warnung

Ein Trennschalter ist bei diesem Gerät nicht vorhanden. Ein einfach zugänglicher Schalter sollte in die feste Verkabelung, die den Strom SmartPass zuführt, eingebaut werden. Dieser Schalter sollte in Serie mit der stromführenden Leitung angeschlossen sein bzw. ein zweipoliger Schalter muß in Serie angeschlossen werden, falls der Nulleiter nicht identifiziert werden kann.

Advertencia

Debido a que este aparato no incorpora un dispositivo de desconexión, el cableado fijo que alimentará SmartPass debe disponer de un dispositivo de desconexión al cual se pueda acceder con facilidad. Dicho dispositivo de desconexión debe estar conectado en serie al alambre con corriente o, si no resulta posible identificar el alambre neutro, se debe instalar un dispositivo de desconexión bipolar en serie.

Avertissement

Ce matériel n'est pas muni d'un dispositif de mise hors circuit. Un tel dispositif doit être incorporé de façon aisément accessible au câblage fixe qui alimente le SmartPass. Le dispositif en question doit être posé en série avec le conducteur d'alimentation ou, si le conducteur neutre ne peut pas être identifié, connecter en série un dispositif de mise hors circuit bipolaire.

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Avvertenza

Un dispositivo di disinserimento non è incorporato nell’apparecchiatura. Un tale dispositivo, facilmente accessibile, deve essere incorporato nel cablaggio fisso che eroga la corrente SmartPass e deve essere in serie con il conduttore isolato sotto tensione. Qualora non fosse possibile identificare il conduttore neutro, deve essere messo in serie un dispositivo di disinserimento bipolare.

Additional Materials Requi red

You need the following additional materials to install SmartPass:

• Accessory bracket, if additional flexibility in defining the read zone is

needed — TransCore recommends the accessory bracket if SmartPass will be installed on any flat surface.

• Number 4 Allen wrench to assemble and adjust the mounting brackets

• Two 1.3-cm wide, stainless-steel hose clamp straps that are 30.5 cm long to

use with a 5-cm diameter pole

• Two 1.3-cm wide, stainless-steel hose clamp straps that are 61 cm long to

use with a 25-cm diameter pole

• Flat tip screwdriver or adjustable wrench to tighten hose clamp straps

• Audible circuit tester (buzz box) — directions for buying or making a buzz

box are located in Chapter 3, “Quick SmartPass Test.”

• Tools and supplies for the power and communications connections — these

may include 1.3 cm watertight flexible conduit and fittings, terminal strips or wire nuts, wire strippers, tape, and heat-shrinkable tubing.

• SmartPass software diskette, which is supplied to TransCore dealers and

distributors

• PC with 1.44 MB floppy disk drive, MS DOS, RS–232 COM1 port, and a

communications cable with a DB9 or DB25 connector configured for 9600 baud, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity

• Two test tags of the same type that will be used in live operation — test tags

may be obtained from your TransCore dealer or distributor.

Installation Instructions

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the appropriate section of this chapter for installing SmartPass in the correct location.

Installing SmartPass on a Round Pole

If SmartPass will be installed on a round pole, the pole must be a minimum of 5 cm in diameter and should extend 2.1–3 m above the pavement level. The pole should be installed according to local building codes.

Figure 5-1 illustrates a front view and a top view of a SmartPass that is mounted on the left side of the road on a round pole. The figure shows the approximate measurements used when tags are mounted inside the windshield on the left side.

Figure 5-1 Front and Top View of Sm artPass

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To install SmartPass on a round pole

1. Unpack SmartPass. A factory-mounted bracket is attached to the back of

SmartPass. A pole-mount bracket is packaged separately in the SmartPass shipping carton. These two brackets allow you to adjust SmartPass up and down.

2. Using the two 1.3-cm stainless-steel straps, attach the pole-mount bracket to the

pole 1.8–2.4 m above the pavement surface. Tighten slightly.

3. Using the four machine screws and washers that come with the pole-mount

bracket, attach SmartPass to the pole-mount bracket. The screws should be loose enough that you can adjust SmartPass up or down.

Figure 5-2 shows a side view of SmartPass installed on a round pole using the polemount bracket.

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Figure 5-2 Side View of SmartPass

4. Adjust SmartPass to point to the middle of the area where tags must be read.

Note: You should determine the read zone before you tighten all screws and straps.

Refer to Marking the Read Zone section later in this chapter. You can adjust

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SmartPass while determining the read zone. After you have defined the read zone, tighten all screws and straps.

Installing SmartPass on a Flat Surface

You can install SmartPass on a flat surface, such as a wall, ceiling, or overhead structure using the factory-mounted bracket and the pole-mount bracket. This mounting will allow you to adjust SmartPass up or down. However, if you need additional flexibility in aiming your SmartPass, you will need to use the accessory bracket. The accessory bracket allows you to adjust SmartPass up, down, left, and right.

Installing SmartPass on a Flat Surface Without Using the Accessory Bracket

Follow the instructions below to install SmartPass on a flat surface without using the accessory bracket

1. Unpack SmartPass. A factory-mounted bracket is attached to the back of

SmartPass. A pole-mount bracket is packaged separately in the SmartPass shipping carton. These two brackets allow you to adjust SmartPass up and down.

2. Using 0.6-cm bolts, attach the pole-mount bracket to the flat surface. Tighten

slightly.

3. Using the four machine screws and washers that come with the pole-mount

bracket, attach SmartPass to the pole-mount bracket. The screws should be loose enough that you can adjust SmartPass up or down.

4. Adjust SmartPass to point to the area where tags must be read.

Figure 5-3 shows SmartPass installed to an overhead structure. This mounting uses the factory-mounted bracket and the pole-mount bracket. Tags would be mounted on the top center of the windshield interior.

Figure 5-3 SmartPass Installed on a Flat Surface

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Note: You should determine the read zone before you tighten all screws. Refer to

“Marking the Read Zone” later in this chapter. You can adjust SmartPass while determining the read zone. After you have defined the read zone, tighten all screws and straps.

Installing SmartPass on a Flat Surface Using the Accessory Bracket

If you need additional flexibility in aiming SmartPass to determine your read zone, TransCore recommends the accessory bracket kit, Part No. 54-1600-001. The accessory bracket allows up, down, left, and right adjustment. Figure 5-4 shows the accessory bracket

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Figure 5-4 Accessory Bracket

The accessory bracket kit includes the following items:

• One bracket, shown in Figure 5-4

• Four machine screws

• Four washers

To install SmartPass using the accessory bracket ki t

1. Unpack SmartPass. A factory-mounted bracket is attached to the back of

SmartPass. A pole-mount bracket is packaged separately in the SmartPass shipping carton. These two brackets allow for adjusting SmartPass up and down.

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2. Using a Number 4 Allen wrench, remove the factory-mounted bracket from the

back of SmartPass. Keep the six rubber seals and machine screws that are on the back of the bracket.

3. Using the screws, washers, and rubber seals you kept in Step 2, attach the

accessory bracket to the back of SmartPass. Tighten slightly

Caution

Ensure the rubber seals are installed, or SmartPass may be damaged by moisture.

Vorsicht

durch Feuchtigkeit beschädigt werden kann.

Precaución

Para que el SmartPass no quede dañado por la humedad, cerciórese de haber instalado las juntas de caucho.

Précaution

S'assurer que les joints en caoutchouc sont en place afin d'éviter la pénétration d'humidité dans le SmartPass.

Attenzione

Controllare che le guarnizioni di gomma siano installate, altrimenti SmartPass potrebbe venire danneggiato dall’umidità.

4. Using the four machine screws and washers that came with the accessory

bracket, attach the factory bracket to the accessory bracket, aligning the six screw holes. Tighten only slightly because you will want to adjust later. This subassembly allows SmartPass to be aimed left or right.

5. Attach the pole-mount bracket to the wall, ceiling, or flat surface using

appropriate anchors.

6. Attach the SmartPass assembly to the pole-mount bracket using machine

screws. Adjust SmartPass to point at the read zone and tighten the screws slightly.

Figure 5-5 shows SmartPass installed on a flat surface using all three brackets.

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Figure 5-5 SmartPass With Three Mounting Brac kets

Note: You should determine the read zone before you tighten all screws. Refer to

Marking the Read Zone section below. You can adjust SmartPass while determining the read zone. After you have defined the read zone, tighten all screws and straps.

Marking the Read Zone

TransCore recommends that you adjust SmartPass for the ideal read zone before connecting SmartPass to permanent input/output and communications cables.

The antenna pattern of SmartPass looks like a pear-shaped balloon. To mark the read zone, you will need a buzz box, which is described in Chapter 3, “Quick SmartPass Test”; a piece of chalk or roll of tape; and a test tag attached to a yardstick.

Note: If you hold the test tag in your hand, your hand will absorb the RF signal,

and the test results will be incorrect.

Use vinyl electrical tape to attach the test tag to the end of the yardstick. Be sure the logo on the tag is level when the yardstick is upright and faces the same direction, horizontally or vertically, as the logo on SmartPass.

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To mark the read zone

1. Connect the red and white leads from the buzz box to the red and white pair of

wires from the SmartPass cable.

2. Twist the red and green pair of wires from the SmartPass cable together. This

turns on the RF power continuously. The buzz box will buzz when a tag is in the read zone of SmartPass.

3. Stand directly in front of and about 1.5 m away from SmartPass holding the

stick so that the tag is positioned at the average height and angle as when it is installed in a vehicle. The test tag will cause the buzz box to sound.

4. Move to the left.

5. When the buzz box sound stops, mark the pavement with chalk or tape at the

location of the tag when the sound stopped.

6. Step backward 0.3–0.6 m and repeat Step 5, moving the tag back and forth to

find the edge of the read zone and putting marks on the pavement each time the buzz box sound stops. Continue moving the tag to various locations until the read zone is fully marked.

When you finish marking the read zone, the marks on the pavement will indicate the area where SmartPass reads tags, called the read zone. Figure 5-6 is a view of a typical installation. The x marks show the outside edges of an ideal read zone.

Figure 5-6 Sample Read Zone Marking Pattern

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Changing the Read Zone

The shape of the read zone may need to be adjusted if any external devices, such as lights or a gate arm, are being used. The shape of the read zone determines when the external device will be activated. When a tagged vehicle enters the read zone, the external device is activated.

Example: In a gate arm application, ensure that the read zone will provide enough time for the gate to open and allow the vehicle to pass through the gate. The amount of time can be changed by adjusting the angle of SmartPass, which lengthens or shortens the read zone.

If the read zone is too wide or too long, it can be adjusted by loosening the screws on the mounting brackets and adjusting the angle of SmartPass. Changing the angle of SmartPass will change the width or depth of the read zone.

Communications Wiring Tables

Before connecting the SmartPass communications cable to the junction box, TransCore recommends that you perform a quick test of the SmartPass hardware and software using a PC. Select the proper wiring table for your SmartPass interface from the tables shown in Appendix C, Wiring Tables. Instructions for testing SmartPass are located in Chapter 3, “Quick SmartPass Test.” After you test SmartPass with a PC, connect the SmartPass communications cable to the junction box. You are now ready to connect power from SmartPass to the junction box.

Connecting Power from SmartPass to the Junction Box

A 3-conductor, 18-gauge wire pigtail connected to SmartPass provides AC power to the unit.

Caution

The power source to SmartPass must be disconnected before SmartPass is wired to the junction box.

Vorsicht

Die Stromversorgung des SmartPass abtrennen, bevor das SmartPass an die Anschlußdose angeschlossen wird.

Precaución

Debe desconectar la fuente de alimentación al SmartPass antes de cablearlo a la caja de conexión.

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Précaution

La source d'alimentation doit être débranchée du SmartPass avant que celui-ci ne soit relié à la boîte de connexion.

Attenzione

L’alimentazione elettrica erogata a SmartPass deve essere disinserita prima che questo venga collegato alla scatola di giunzione.

The power connection is fed through a liquid-tight electrical fitting with a 1.3-cm pipe NPT male thread. This pipe must be acceptable for outdoor use. TransCore recommends that the pipe be flexible.

To connect the power to the junction box

1. Slide the 1.3-cm pipe NPT female thread over the power cord from SmartPass,

and thread the pipe firmly onto the male fitting.

2. Slide the 1.3-cm conduit over the power cord and attach to the fitting placed in

Step 1.

Caution

Check the voltage from the junction box to ensure there are no electrical surges. Electrical surges can damage SmartPass.

Vorsicht

Die Spannung an der Anschlußdose daraufhin überprüfen, daß keine Spannungsspitzen auftreten. Spannungsspitzen können SmartPass beschädigen.

Precaución

Para garantizar que no se produzcan sobretensiones, compruebe la tensión desde la caja de conexión. Las sobretensiones pueden dañar el SmartPass.

Précaution

Vérifier la tension à la sortie de la boîte de connexion pour s'assurer qu'il n'y a pas de danger de surtensions. SmartPass est vulnérable aux surtensions.

Attenzione

Controllare la tensione proveniente dalla scatola di giunzione per escludere eventuali sovratensioni, che potrebbero danneggiare SmartPass.

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Cable Colors

Colors

Use

Blue

White

AC neutral

AC)

Green and yellow

Green or red

Safety ground

3. Bring the power cable from SmartPass and connect to the junction box power

terminal strip using the color coding described in Table 5-1.

Table 5-1 AC Cable Connections

International Colors U.S.

Brown Black AC hot (90–260 V

Connecting Communications

TransCore offers reader communications through RS–232, RS–422, and Wiegand interface protocols. This section provides the procedures for connecting the communications to the junction box and the input and output circuit connections.

Connecting Communications to the Junction Box

SmartPass communications and customer interface signals are supplied from SmartPass to the host through a multiwire cable, which is an 11-pair pigtail. This cable is fed through a watertight feed-through located on the back of SmartPass near the bottom. Refer to the correct wiring table for your interface connection and connect the appropriate wires from the communications cable to the terminal strip that is located inside the junction box.

Connection

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Connecting Input and Output Circuits

SmartPass has two input circuits and two output circuits available. The input circuits can be used to notify SmartPass of external events and are designed to be connected to a free of voltage dry contact. Output circuits are single-pole, double-throw relays, which provide normally closed and normally open dry contacts.

Input Circuits

SmartPass supports two input circuits, input0 and input1. The SmartPass software monitors the status of the input circuits.

Input0 is the presence detection device line. It controls the RF power. For more information on RF power, see the following section, RF Control. Input0 connects through the green and red wire pair on the input/output pigtail.

By default, SmartPass expects input0 to close, called a true presence condition, when a vehicle is present. This condition is also referred to as a normally open configuration. However, SmartPass can be configured to expect input0 to open when a vehicle is present, a normally closed configuration. The minimum true presence

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period is fixed at 0 ms, which means that the circuit closes instantly when a vehicle is present.

Input1 is available as a general-purpose input circuit.

Note: The Wiegand interface does not support input1.

RF Control

The RF power output circuit can be controlled by any of the following:

• A vehicle detector, using one of the two input circuits

• Software, using commands sent to SmartPass by the host

• Twisting the input0 wire pair together

As a factory default, SmartPass is configured to control the RF power output circuit by a vehicle detector. The vehicle detector can be a loop detector, infrared sensor, or ultrasonic detector that is connected to the input0 to turn on the SmartPass RF transmitter. Figure 5-8, Option A, shows a vehicle detector controlling the RF transmitter. This operation is preferred because the RF transmits only when a vehicle is in the SmartPass read zone.

If the vehicle detector is connected to the host computer as shown in Figure 5-8, Option B, commands 6400 and 6401 from the host control the SmartPass RF transmitter. Command 6400 turns the RF transmitter off, and command 6401 turns the RF transmitter on.

Note: For information and instructions on executing software commands, refer to

Chapter 9, “Commands.”

You can turn on the SmartPass RF transmitter all the time by twisting the input0 wire pair conductors together as shown in Figure 5-8, Test Configuration. SmartPass will then transmit continuously.

To return the SmartPass RF control to the external vehicle detector, use command 6401, which selects the RF-by-sensor control.

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Figure 5-7 SmartPass RF Control Options

Output Circuits

SmartPass supports two output circuits, output0 and output1. Both the output0 and output1 circuits consist of two wires that supply an AC or DC circuit path. These output circuits are dry contacts that provide normally open and normally closed outputs, as illustrated in Figure 5-9. The relay contacts are rated at 125 V AC or DC at 1 A

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Figure 5-8 Example Circuit Connections

A SmartPass configured with the Wiegand interface does not have the output1 or input1 circuits available. In Wiegand mode operation, output0 is not controlled by predefined output mode.

Output1 is not available when the external check tag function is enabled. Connect the remaining wires to the appropriate terminal blocks on the terminal strip

in the junction box. Table 5-2 lists the cable descriptions and functions for the interface signals.

These wire pairs can be used or terminated as required by the specific application. TransCore strongly recommends that you either terminate or shrink-wrap these wire pairs. If you cut the wires, you may not be able to use them in the future for either testing or for adding additional functions.

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Wire Pair

Wire Color

Signal

Typical Function

Blue/red

Blue

Wiegand data0

Parking/access control applications

applications

White/red

White

Lock common

Testing maintenance

Red

Lock normally open

Testing maintenance

Green/red

Green

Input0

Loop and presence detect

Red

Input0 return

Loop and presence detect

Yellow/black

Yellow

Logic ground

Ground (not used with RS–

422)

available with Wiegand)

Black

Input1 return

A general purpose input; not available with Wiegand)

buzzer, etc.)

Brown/black

Brown

Output0 normally open

Switches output to control gate

gate

with Wiegand)

Black

Output1 common

Switches output (not available with Wiegand)

Green/black

Green

Output1 normally open

Switches output (not available with Wiegand)

with Wiegand)

Table 5-2 External Interface Signal Wiring

Red Wiegand data1 Parking/access control

Black Logic ground Ground (not used with RS–

Blue/black Blue Input1 A general purpose input; not

used to detect presence (not

Orange/black Orange Output0 normally closed Switches output for any

external control (light, gate,

Black Output0 common Switches output for any

external control (light, gate,

Black Output0 common Switches output to control

White/black White Output1 normally closed Switches output (not available

Black Output1 common Switches output (not available

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Grounding the Communications Cable Drain Wires

After connecting the wires in the communications cable, ground all drain wires from the communications cable to the chassis ground.

Testing Wit h Host System

As the final step of installing your SmartPass, TransCore suggests that you test the entire system using the SmartPass software diskette. Instructions for testing the system using this diskette are described in Chapter 3, “Quick SmartPass Test.”

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G eneral Software Inform ation

This chapter provides software-rel ated information for Smart Pass® AI16XX systems. The information covers version 2.00D of the SmartPass software. Version 2.00D soft ware will execute on all SmartPass models if a D Decoder logic board i s i nst al led. Refer to the READ.ME file on the software disket t e t hat is distributed to the dealers for information on the D Decoder. I f you do not have a D Decoder, you should use a previous version of the System Gui de f or sof t ware-related information for SmartPass.

Note: It is strongly recommended that you read the READ.ME file on the

SmartPass software diskette before you install or use SmartPass.

Overview

SmartPass is delivered from the factory with specified default settings. These settings and additional features can be controlled by commands transmitted by the host. The commands can be transmitted with specialized host software or by manually entering the commands at the host keyboard if the host is in terminal emulation mode. Host software is not delivered with SmartPass. SmartPass can also communicate with ASCII terminals and printers.

In addition to this chapter, Chapter 7 covers the operating modes, Chapter 8 covers the communication protocols, and Chapter 9 covers the available user commands.

The information in this chapter is arranged in alphabetical order by subject.

Communications Port

SmartPass supports one communications port (MAIN), which can be ordered as either RS–232 or RS–422. An additional Wiegand interface port can be requested when ordering SmartPass from the factory. See command 451 in Chapter 9, “Commands” for more information on the Wiegand interface.

For the RS–232 and RS–422 communications specifications, SmartPass maintains the following three sets of parameters that affect serial port communications:

• Port configuration parameters (baud rate, data bits, stop bits, parity)

• Communications protocol (basic, data inquiry, error correcting)

• Flow control scheme (none, software, hardware)

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Error Message

Buffer Status

Error02

Tag buffer is full. Incoming IDs cannot be

lost.

IDs are once again being stored.

Error04

Tag buffer has filled to 75%.

Error05

Tag buffer has emptied to 50%.

The default serial port configuration is as follows:

• 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity

• Basic communications protocol

• Software flow control (XON/XOFF)

You can change these parameters for data mode and command mode operation by issuing commands with the host. Refer to Chapter 9, “Commands”. While operating in download mode, the SmartPass reader always uses the default configuration parameters.

Error Messages

SmartPass supports several error messages. Error is the standard error message to host commands. It is transmitted if a command

received from the host is illegal or if information supplied with the command is illegal. Also, the reader sends this message to diagnostic commands if the reader fails the specified test.

The error messages shown in Table 6-1 are transmitted based on the content level of the tag buffer. These messages are transmitted in data mode and command mode. They will not be transmitted if uniqueness checking has been disabled to transmit all IDs (command 40) or buffer all IDs (command 43).

Table 6-1 Error Codes

buffered. An overflow of the tag buffer can occur if SmartPass is left in command mode or if flow control has disabled transmission. A buffer overflow results in subsequent tag IDs being

Error03 Tag buffer has been partially cleared and new

If the buffer fills up and then transmission is re-enabled, the sequence of transmitted reports would be as follows:

• Error 04 filled to 75% full

• Error 02 100% full

• Error 03 emptied to less than 100%

• Error 05 emptied to 50%

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Flow Control

General Software Information

Two modes of flow control are supported, software (XON/XOFF) and hardware (CTS, clear to send). The host can enable or disable flow control with command 614N.

The host can use software control characters (XON/XOFF) or the hardware handshake line (CTS) to interrupt reader transmissions. If the reader is configured for software flow control, the reader will cease transmitting if it receives the command XOFF (command 13H). It resumes transmission only when it receives the command XON (command 11H). Likewise, if the reader is configured for hardware flow control, it will cease transmission if it detects that the CTS line is no longer asserted. It will resume transmission when this line is asserted again. If flow control is not needed, the reader should be configured for no flow control (command 6140).

Note: TransCore recommends that XON/XOFF flow control be disabled while

using the error correcting protocol.

ID Separation

The host can select a unique ID separation of one ID (command 4100) or two IDs (command 4101). The uniqueness timeout is fixed at 2 minutes. The reader default operation is for a unique ID separation of one ID and a uniqueness timeout of 2 minutes. The host computer can disable the uniqueness check using the transmit all IDs command (40) or buffer all IDs command (43). In this case, every tag ID received will be transmitted without regard to uniqueness. The host can reinstate uniqueness checking with the select ID separation commands (4100/4101).

Input Circuits

Both the RS–232 and RS–422 configurations used by SmartPass have two input circuits, input0 and input1. The default configuration uses input0 as the presence detection device line. RF power is automatically turned on only when the presence detection device (loop detector or other device) detects a presence. Input1 is not used directly by the reader; it is used by the host. The reader can be configured with command 82N to generate input status change reports, which are transmitted like tag IDs. The host can then respond based on the true/false (closed/open) status of the inputs. The input circuits of the reader are designed to connect to a dry contact closure. The input1 circuit is not available on Wiegand-configured SmartPass systems.

Note: The input circuits may be referred to as sense or sensor inputs in other

documentation.

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Operating Paramet ers

SmartPass readers maintain their operating parameters in battery-powered RAM so that the parameters will be preserved after a power down sequence.

Output Circuits

Both the RS–232 and RS–422 configurations used by SmartPass have two output circuits, output0 and output1. A typical installation may use one of the outputs to control a gate or signal light, turning it on only when the host sends the turn on command (command 620N).

Note: Output1 is not available on Wiegand-configured SmartPass systems.

Power Fail

The system maintains a power fail flag. The host transmits display power fail bit (command 520) to determine if a power down has occurred. This flag is cleared by both reset reader (command 63) and reset power fail bit (command 65).

Program Download

The SmartPass applications software is stored into the reader flash memory by program download. Program download is used to install program upgrades, add features, and to recover from corrupted program data. The download mode supports commands 90, 91, 96, 97, and 99.

Download Considerations

The following items should be considered when performing program download:

• No tags are processed while in download mode

• Only download commands are accepted while in download mode. The reader

responds to all other commands with an Error message

• The reader will not accept any program data unless a successful erase of flash

memory has been performed before transmitting the data. Erasing the flash memory typically takes 7 seconds

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• Exiting from download mode will re-execute startup. If the new software has been

loaded without errors, the reader will come up in data mode. If a flash checksum error is detected, the reader will reenter download mode and transmit a sign-on message with a software version of 0.00 and without a serial number

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Note: The reader uses default communication parameters when operating in

download mode (9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, basic protocol). Also, the reader does not echo commands in download mode.

Download Procedure

1. Enter command mode (command 01). The reader will transmit a Done

message.

2. Switch to download mode (command 05). The reader will transmit a Done

message.

3. Erase the program stored in flash memory (command 96). The reader will

transmit a Done message.

4. Transmit the new program file from the host to the reader using command 90,

one Intel hex record at a time as shown below:

#90<Intel hex data record><CR>

The reader will transmit a Done message for each record.

Reports

5. Once the download is complete, perform a checksum verification (command 91)

on the new program in the flash memory. The reader will transmit a Done message if the flash checksum verified or an Error message if it failed.

6. Exit download mode (command 99). The software will re-execute startup to

ensure proper initialization of system parameters. If the flash memory checksum verifies, the reader will come up in data mode and will transmit the sign-on message shown below:

Model [Model] Ver [software version] SNYYYYYY [Copyright notice]

If the flash checksum does not verify, the reader will come up in download mode and will transmit the sign-on message shown below:

Model [Model] Ver 0.00 [Copyright notice]

If this happens, repeat steps 1 through 6 above.

SmartPass can be configured to transmit presence without tag reports and input status change reports. Both report messages are handled the same as incoming tag IDs and are buffered behind previously acquired tag IDs.

A presence without tag report is transmitted in data mode only. This report is sent if a presence is detected without the acquisition of a valid tag ID.

If configured with command 82N to transmit input status change reports, the reader will transmit a message to the host any time the inputs change state. Input status

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change reports are transmitted in data mode only. Input status change reporting is disabled by default.

Refer to Chapter 8, “Communication Protocols” for information on message formats.

Reset Command

Reset reader command 63 clears the tag and message buffer. In addition, it resets uniqueness, clears the power fail bit, and transmits the sign-on message. The reader returns to data mode following the completion of this command.

Startup

Upon startup, SmartPass readers transmit a sign-on message or a boot ROM failure message.

Sign-On Message

The sign-on message should appear as shown below:

Model [software version] SNYYYYYY [Copyright notice]

where

YYYYYY

serial number assigned to SmartPass

Serial number 000000 is the default setting and is not a valid number. If this number appears in the sign-on message, either the battery has failed or the serial number has never been stored into reader memory. The appropriate serial number is assigned using command 695.

If the flash memory checksum does not verify, the sign-on message appears as shown below:

Model [Model] Ver 0.00 [Copyright notice]

Note: The version number equals 0.00, and there is no serial number. This

indicates that the flash memory checksum has failed and that the reader is operating out of boot ROM. In this case, the reader automatically enters download mode and waits for a new program to be loaded into the flash memory. Follow the instructions in the Program Download section of this chapter.

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Boot Failure Message

The software performs a checksum function on itself. The function returns a specific value for the particular version of software. If the value returned is not correct, the boot ROM checksum assumes that locations have been corrupted, and a failure condition exists. If the boot ROM checksum is not correct, a boot failure message is transmitted. If the failure message does not transmit, a communications error has occurred or the boot failed to the extent that it cannot transmit the failure message.

Tag/Message Buffer

SmartPass readers maintain a tag buffer in battery-backed RAM to save tag IDs acquired while in the command mode or buffer control mode and when data inquiry protocol is used. This buffer holds up to 195 time- stamped messages. Error messages will be transmitted to the host to provide buffer status as it fills. When the buffer fills, subsequent tag IDs will be lost. For more information on how the buffer works, refer to the Error Messages section in this chapter.

Time and Date

The time and date can be appended to tag ID strings, error messages, presence without tag reports, and input status change reports. A real-time clock maintains the current date and time. This clock can be set using host commands 20 and 21. The date and time can be displayed using command 22.

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