TransCore MPRX, System Manual

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System Guide
TransCore Proprietary 3–2
Chapter 3 Choosing, Installing, Removing Tags
This chapter describes the various tag types compatible with the
Multiprotocol Reader Extreme (MPRX) and the procedures for installing
and removing compatible external tags.
Compatible Tag Types
The MPRX provides the capability to read Association of American Railroads (AAR)
formatted tags and TransCore Super eGo (SeGo) protocol tags. Refer to
“Appendix E
Compatible Tag Information” on page E–2 for information about the numerous tag
models.
Reader and Tag Model Interoperability
Table 3 – 1 lists the tags that are read by the MPRX. Refer to www.transcore.com/pdf/
Tag- Reader-Matrix.pdf for most current information concerning readers and supported
tag protocols.
Table 3 – 1 Tags Read by the MPRX
Recommended Mounting Locations
Each piece of rail equipment has a specific area or window for optimum tag placement.
Tag positioning in the tag placement window is based on the center of the tag in
reference to window physical specifications.
Beam Tags Battery Tags External Power Tags
AT5110, AT5112, AT5118, AT5120*,
AT5125, AT5133, AT5412, AT5413,
AT5415 AT5114, AT5510, AT5414,
AT5549, AT5707, AT5910 AT5117, AT5119, AT5704
*The AT5120 Transportation Tag is used for applications in the 860 to 880 MHz frequency range.