Encompass® 1i Handheld Reader Quick Start Guide
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1. A A L P W Figure 3 Single dock station Note The Tagreader Demo software will not operate without a charged battery in the CN70e mobile computer Do not proceed if the battery is not fully charged Connect Scan Handle to Mobile Computer 1 Remove the CN70e hand strap and insert it into the slot on the IP30 TC2 scan handle Figure 4 You will hear a click when the clip is fully seated Slide the CN70e mobile computer into your IP30 TC2 scan handle Figure 4 Insert CN70e hand strap into scan handle 2 Ensure that the computer slides all the way into the IP30 TC2 scan handle You will hear a click when you have the mobile computer fully inserted Figure 5 Figure 5 Connect CN70e mobile computer to scan handle Removing Scan Handle from Mobile Computer Note Once the computer is latched into the scan handle it is very difficult to remove TransCore recommends that you only detach the computer from the scan handle when necessary The computer will fit into the charging cradle with the handle attached 1 To remove the mobile computer from the IP30 TC2 scan handle gently pry the tab with two up arrows located on the right side of the scan handle with a slim but sturdy plastic or nylon implement Figure 6 Metal is not recommended as it could damage the computer unit Figure 6 Separating computer from scan handle Note Take care to secure both the computer and scan handle so neither unit is dropped as2. 4 Charge the battery for 3 hours or until status light is solid green Battery Battery as ee Y Status light Figure 2 Scan handle dual battery charger Charging status light emitting diode indicators There is one charging status light emitting diode LED for each compartment The charger LED indications are as follows Battery not inserted properly no battery installed or battery completely run down Rea Battery is faulty and should be replaced Battery temperature is out of specifications Make sure battery temperature is between 32 to 95 F 0 to 35 C Flashing red Fast flashing green Battery is charging Battery is quick charging which occurs Slow flashing green for the first hour that the battery is being charged Green Battery is fully charged TransCore recommends that you charge the IP30 TC2 scan handle battery after each shift Charging the CN70e Mobile Computer Battery Before using the IP30 TC2 scan handle with the color mobile computer you need to charge the mobile computer battery using the CN70e mobile computer single dock charger station Charge the mobile computer battery using the single dock station 1 Connect the power supply unit plug to the single dock station jack Figure 3 2 Insert the mobile computer onto the computer dock connector Figure 3 3 The battery may also be removed from the mobile computer and charged in the docking station Figure 3
3. not perform to the specifications listed in this guide Resetting Your CN70e mobile computer Applications operating on your CN70e mobile computer may stop responding to the system Should this occur you may need to perform either a warm reset or cold reset of your computer Refer to the warm and or cold resetting sections in the Intermec Mobile Computer for Windows Mobile 6 1 CN70e User s Manual 15 Cold Weather Operation The Encompass 1i reader is designed to operate at temperatures ranging from 5 F to 122 F 15 C to 50 C When operating the reader continuously in cold temperatures less than 32 F 0 C the lithium ion Li ion battery loses its charge faster than when operated at warmer temperatures Operating in colder temperatures does not damage the Li ion battery it only reduces the battery charge capacity If required to operate the reader at the minimum operating temperature try to warm the E1i Handheld Reader when it is not in use If you cannot warm the reader between tag reads you can expect to charge the scan handle battery more frequently IP30 TC2 RFID Scan Handle Specifications Specifications for the IP30 TC2 RFID scan handle are printed on the back side of the Encompass 1i Handheld Reader Product Profile TransCore document number 16 7040 001 The Encompass 1i Handheld Reader product profile can be found at www transcore com Select downloads then RFID Products and Readers CAUTION Safety Regulato
4. Encompass 1i Handheld Reader Quick Start Guide TRANSCORE November 2013 16 0700 010 Rev B Driving inefficiencies out of surface transportation through innovative solutions Table of Contents Encompass 1i Handheld Reader Quick Start Guide 1 io ent tie aa hal recat ie 1 A een an 1 Handheld Reader Setup Instructions u222002220022se Rene 1 The IP30 TC2 Scan Handle Battery oocccoccccoccnccocnconcncnanonos 2 Remov the Daten siii aa 2 Charge the IP30 TC2 scan handle battery oocccccoooccncconcnncnoncnns 2 Charge the battery occccconcococonnncococonononcnnoconcnnonanonononronoconcnnnnonnnnoss 2 Charging status light emitting diode indicators 00222200222000 3 Charging the CN70e Mobile Computer Battery 4 Charge the mobile computer battery using the single dock station 4 Connect Scan Handle to Mobile Computer ocooocncccccccccccccncnnon 4 Removing Scan Handle from Mobile Computer 5 Establish a Connection to the Scan Handle 7 Connect the IP30 TC2 using the wireless reader wizard 7 Using Your Encompass 1i Handheld Reader 12 LED Indicators and DescriptiONS occcocncocncccncccncnoncnononanonnnos 12 FG AGCIING VAS narnia dat ee 13 TO 7830 1395 ri int 13 Resetting Your CN70e mobile
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6. de 0000 13 Tap Next The remote device information screen appears Figure 18 Wireless Readers a 11 03 Your Reader is now available for Data Collection Figure 18 Remote device information screen 14 Tap Finish 11 Using Your Encompass 1i Handheld Reader Before reading tags check the IP30 TC2 scan handle battery capacity by squeezing the trigger Figure 19 The IP30 TC2 LED panel Figure 20 displays the battery capacity as well as other functions of the scan handle see table on page 12 Trigger Figure 19 Trigger location LED Indicators and Descriptions The table lists the IP30 TC2 scan handle LED symbols and descriptions LED Symbol Indication Description Indicator Off IP30 TC2 not ready for operation or in low power mode Blinking IP30 TC2 not connected to mobile computer READY TO WORK Steady IP30 TC2 connected to mobile computer and ready for use Data communication with host is active RF power is on TAG COMM Valid tag transaction Battery condition Red lt 20 charge Orange 20 to 80 charge Green gt 80 charge Note If your IP30 TC2 RFID scan handle is not identified by the TransCore logo on the LED panel you will not be able to read ATA Wiegand and TransCore eGo or eGo Plus tags Reading Tags To read tags 1 Return to the Start screen Scroll down and tap the TagReader icon Figure 21 TagReader Demo Figure 21 Tagr
7. eader demo icon 2 Aim the handheld reader at the tag and squeeze the trigger To obtain a good first time read the front edge of the handheld reader needs to be within 3 5 to 12 feet approximately 1 1 to 3 7 meters of the properly mounted tag 13 Note Distance will vary depending on tag type 3 Check the mobile computer screen to see the ID displayed An example of a screen display for an ATA tag transaction is shown in Figure 22 TagReader eS e EL 11 07 TaglD D21C2C0144954115492 Read Tag Info AAR Trailer Intermodal if a Facility ID Unique ID ATA Full Frame TAPL 42501224000000 RD 0054 Figure 22 Sample display of ATA tag read An example of a screen display for a half frame Wiegand tag transaction is shown in Figure 23 TagReader ez lt lt amp 11 07 TagID 0012474EL0A2000C Tag InfolAAR Trailer Intermodaill 41 gt Read it Facility ID Unique ID ATA Full Frame RD 0055 Figure 23 Sample display of Wiegand tag read An example of a screen display for an eGo or eGo Plus tag transaction is shown in Figure 24 14 TaglD overozeraaaccooo_ Ense Tag Info AAR Trailer Intermodal LA Facility ID Unique ID ATA Full Frame a RD 0056 Figure 24 Sample display of an eGo or eGo Plus tag Windshield sticker type tags are designed for optimal performance when mounted to a windshield Tags that are not mounted to glass will
8. following items e TransCore IP30 TC2 RFID scan handle with battery Intermec CN70e mobile computer e Tagreader demo software program preloaded on the Intermec CN70e mobile computer e IP30 TC2 scan handle battery charger with universal AC adapter and power cord e CN7O0e mobile computer single dock charging station with universal AC adapter and power cord 1 eGo tags are fully compliant with the American National Standards Institute NCITS 256 2001 and International Organization for Standardization 18000 6B standards CAUTION The IP30 TC2 Scan Handle Battery Note Before you can use the IP30 TC2 scan handle you must charge its battery The charging process takes approximately 3 hours Remove the battery Push in the battery release button and remove the battery from the handle Figure 1 Battery release button Figure 1 Battery release button location Charge the IP30 TC2 scan handle battery The Encompass 1i two bay charger TransCore P N 76 0700 020 is suitable for use only with TransCore batteries P N 76 0700 021 Each charger power supply uses approximately 1 5 amps of current Caution Use of any other battery may present risk of fire or explosion hazard Charge the battery 1 Plug the power supply into a 110V AC outlet and then connect the power supply to the charger 2 Insert one or two batteries into a slot in the charger Figure 2 3 Push the battery down until it locks into place
9. ooccccccncoccncononcnnonononcncnnoncnnanncnnnnnnnnons 10 DEVICES ISE rd 10 Enter passcode 0000 iii 11 Remote device information screen onccccooccnccnnnccncnnnnnnonnnnnnos 11 Trigger OCA MO Mera al ia 12 Scan handle LED panel ccccoccccocccccccnccncnccccnoconcncnncnncnncnnnos 12 Tagreader demo ICON occcoccccccoconccocncnnnonononannnnnnonanonanicnanonos 13 Sample display of ATA tag read occcoccnccccnccccnccccnnnconcncnncnnnos 14 Sample display of Wiegand tag read ooccccocccncccoccnccnnccncnnnos 14 Sample display of an eGo or eGo Plus tag 15 Introduction The Encompass 1i handheld reader combines the TransCore IP30 TC2 RFID scan handle and the Intermec model CN70e mobile computer This document describes procedures to set up and read verify tags using TransCore s Encompass 1i handheld reader Please refer to the following documents for comprehensive information about the IP30 TC2 RFID scan handle and the Intermec model CN70e mobile computer e P30 handheld RFID reader user guide e Microsoft Windows embedded handheld 6 5 CN70e user s manual Both of these documents are available online at www intermec com Before You Begin TransCore s Encompass 1i handheld reader is designed to read from TransCore eGo Plus sticker or license plate tags eGo tags ATA and or Wiegand tags Handheld Reader Setup Instructions To set up the basic Encompass 1i handheld reader you will need the
10. ry Compliance WARNING ARNING Refer to the Model IP30 915 MHz and CN70e Compliance Inserts enclosed with the reader for important safety and regulatory information CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate RF energy and may cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual Operating this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case depending on the regulations in effect the user may be required to correct the interference at their own expense 17 Two easy ways to contact us e Call Dealer Technical Support at 505 856 8007 e Visit us on the Web at www transcore com TRANSCORE 8600 Jefferson Street NE Albuquerque NM 87113 2010 TC License Ltd All rights reserved TRANSCORE EGO and ENCOMPASS are registered trademarks of TC License Ltd All other trademarks listed are the property of their respective owners Printed in the U S A
11. the Settings screen Figure 11 JS vi Figure 11 Settings screen 5 From the Settings screen select System The System screen displays Figure 12 Figure 12 System screen 6 Scroll to the bottom of the System screen and tap on Wireless Readers This will start the wireless readers wizard Figure 13 Welcome thus enabler manages Bluetooth RFID readers on ths device Add Render Remove Render Figure 13 Wireless readers wizard screen 7 Tap Add Reader The wizard advances to the next screen 8 Leave the reader setting on Search which is the default setting Tap Next Figure 14 Figure 14 Search for RFID device 9 The computer will start discovering readers Figure 15 Devices Searching w Readers Only Figure 15 Device search screen 10 Highlight and select the device from the list Figure 16 Tap Next Note The Devices list will show all data collection devices including RFID readers that are Bluetooth enabled To connect to the correct reader verify that the serial number you selected matches the one located on the bottom of the IP30 TC2 s antenna Connection Method ata ea C ez FA OK Figure 16 Devices list 11 The CN70e will prompt you to add the device Select Yes 12 Enter passcode 0000 Figure 17 10 q di 12 08 Enter Passcode Enter a passcode to establish a secure bon with 1P30 051113995 1 Figure 17 Enter passco
12. you separate them 2 Gently pull up and slightly twist the computer it should easily release from the scan handle 3 Alternately look for the channel located near the arrow tab Slide the sturdy plastic or nylon implement into the channel and gently press up until the computer releases from the scan handle Figure 7 Figure 7 Slide implement into channel 4 Disconnect the hand strap from the scan handle Insert the clip into the slot at the top of the computer to create a handle You will hear a click when the clip is fully seated Establish a Connection to the Scan Handle Note Before using the IP30 TC2 you first must establish a connection between the IP30 TC2 and the CN70e mobile computer using the Wireless Reader Wizard applet Connect the IP30 TC2 using the wireless reader wizard 1 Switch on the mobile computer by pressing the On Off button Figure 8 Numeric Keypad QWERTY Keypad STH a aa a9 Figure 8 Location of on off button 2 Make sure you have your Bluetooth radio enabled on your mobile computer See the Microsoft Windows embedded handheld 6 5 CN70e user manual for more information A menu screen appears Figure 9 RD 0057 Figure 9 Handheld reader menu screen 3 Tap the Windows icon in the lower left corner of the screen The Start screen displays Figure 10 UE UL 9 14 eD 004 Figure 10 Start screen 4 From the Start screen tap Settings to go to
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