General Description
PROPRIETARY
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1-2. General Description
1-2.1 Purpose and Use
The FP310RAM-X mini reader offered by Telematics Wireless is a versatile, compact and reliable unit
that serves as the reader component of a vehicle identification system. Figure 1-1 shows a general view of
the FP310RAM-X.
Figure 1-1. FP310RAM-X, General View
The Telematics Wireless Mini Reader FP310RAM-X is a reduced version of Telematics Wireless
FP300RA road side reader. The mini reader is a versatile, compact, and reliable unit that serves as an
integral part of a vehicle identification system and may be used to read and write data to and from TDMA
tags and to activates the tag's driver alert signal. The FP310RAM-X mini reader can be used for traffic
load monitoring, gate pass applications, tag testing at point of sale and service and more.
The FP310RAM-X may be operated from DC sources in the range of 9 to 30 VDC. It has low power drain
(less than 0.3 W) and very compact size.
1-2.2 Main Technical Characteristics
The FP310RAM-X supports two-way communications with in-vehicle transponders (“tags”) using the
ASTM V6 Slotted-Aloha Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) protocol. The physical layer is
compatible with ASTM PS111-98.
The FP310RAM-X communicates with transponders that enter its communication zone at speeds of up to
125 mph (200 kph). The communication uses fixed transmit and receive frequency within the ISM band is
used (915 MHz); the data rate is 500 kbps, with ASK modulation. The FP310RAM-X can use many types
of antennas, to match the spatial resolution needed in the desired operation mode.
1-2.3 Host Utility
Telematics Wireless offers a dedicated reader host utility for the FP310RAM-X that can be installed on
any PC running Microsoft® Corp. Windows 2000 or XP. The FP310RAM-X connects to one of the free
serial communication ports of the PC using a straight modem cable (9 pin to 9 pin). The host utility
provides full control over FP310RAM-X.
1-2.4 Additional Equipment Needed
The only additional accessories that have to be provided are:
Antennas of a type suitable for the specific installation requirements, and the required coaxial
cables for connecting to the antennas.
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