TransCore MPRX, System Manual

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System Guide
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List of Figures
Figure 2 – 1 MPRX End Views ........................................................................................................2–2
Figure 2 – 2 Tag and Antenna Orientation (horizontal polarization) .....................................2–4
Figure 2 – 3 Horizontally Polarized Tag ........................................................................................................2–5
Figure 2 – 4 Antenna Location Relative to Tag Position ..........................................................2–6
Figure 2 – 5 Location of Host Port on MPRX..............................................................................2–11
Figure 2 – 6 Pin Assignments for Host Connector ...................................................................2–11
Figure 2 – 7 Location of Sense Port on MPRX .......................................................................... 2–12
Figure 2 – 8 Pin Assignments for Sense Connector ............................................................... 2–12
Figure 3 – 9 Clear Zone –Side View ............................................................................................. 3–4
Figure 3 – 10 Clear Zone –End View ............................................................................................ 3–4
Figure 3 – 11 Mounting Location Examples ..................................................................................3–5
Figure 3 – 12 Tag Placement Window for Locomotives – Right Front .....................................3–6
Figure 3 – 13 Right Front Placement of Tag on Locomotive .................................................... 3–7
Figure 3 – 14 Tag Placement Window Location for Locomotives — Left Rear ...................... 3–7
Figure 3 – 15 Optimal Tag Placement for Locomotives ...........................................................3–8
Figure 3 – 16 Tag Placement Window Location for Rail Cars –“A” Right Side ...................3–9
Figure 3 – 17 Tag Placement Window Location for Rail Cars -“B” Left Side ...........................3–9
Figure 3 – 18 Optimal Tag Placement for Rail Cars ................................................................... 3–10
Figure 3 – 19 Tag Placement Window Location for Tank Cars –“B” Left Side ...................3–11
Figure 3 – 20 Optimal Tag Placement for Tank Cars ..............................................................3–11
Figure 4 – 1 Wiring for Audible Circuit Tester ........................................................................... 4–4
Figure 4 – 2 Connect RF N-type Load or Attenuator to Reader Cable End .......................4–5
Figure 4 – 3 Short Load to Earth Ground .....................................................................................4–5
Figure 4 – 4 MPRX Showing Antenna Ports ................................................................................4–6
Figure 4 – 5 Location of MPRX Ground Stud .............................................................................. 4–7
Figure 4 – 6 Location of Communications/Power Port on MPRX .........................................4–8
Figure 4 – 7 MPRX Outer Dimensions and Mounting Hole Locations (not to scale) ....... 4–10
Figure 4 – 8 Sample Read Zone Marking Pattern ..................................................................... 4–15
Figure 8 – 1 Connection Description Dialog Box ........................................................................... 8–4
Figure 8 – 2 Phone Number Dialog Box ........................................................................................... 8–4
Figure 8 – 3 COM 1 Properties Dialog Box ........................................................................................ 8–5
Figure 8 – 4 Hyper Terminal Main Screen....................................................................................8–6
Figure 8 – 5 Sign-on Message ........................................................................................................ 8–7