TransCore Amtech IT2200, Installation Maintenance And Service Manual

Page: 65 / 204

System Components
3-25
The tag programmer is connected to a PC port that complies with the RS-232
communications interface standard.
Features
The programming head on the top of the programmer provides a mechanical interface
to the tag. The programming head includes a drop-in tag well that is compatible with
the IT2200-series tags. By placing the tag in the tag well on the head, the tag is
correctly positioned to the programmer’s internal antenna. Figure 3-13 illustrates the
tag programming head.
Figure 3-13 Tag Programming Head
The IT2410 Tag Programmer includes a simple interface that is compatible with
computing equipment used in host computers. The link between the programmer and a
patron account workstation is provided by an RS-232 communications port running at
19200 bps. The programmer is designed to read from and write to a tag at distances up
to 5.08 cm (2 in) from the programmer head. The IT2410 Tag Programmer provides a
highly reliable and focused RF pattern for programming only the tag on the
programming head without interacting with any other tags in the area. The RF
transmission of the programmer is active only during the read/write operation.
All control and monitor accessories are easily available to the user from the outside of
the programmer.