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Kapsch TrafficCom

JANUS® MULTI-PROTOCOL READER 2.4

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

QMS EDITION – ISO 9001:2015

DOCUMENT: UM 360467-110

REVISION: B

DATE: Mar 1, 2021

Reviewer Title

Reviewer Name

Reviewer Signature

Systems Engineering

Lila Vinski

Project Manager

Ed Rolo

Product Manager

Jaymin Patel

Software Engineering Manager

Dan Terrier

Hardware Engineering Manager

Rob Lafferty

Approval

VP Research & Development

Ed Rolo

Summary of content (249 pages)

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Kapsch TrafficCom JANUS® MULTI-PROTOCOL READER 2.
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Kapsch TrafficCom JANUS® MULTI-PROTOCOL READER 2.4 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL QMS EDITION – ISO 9001:2015 DOCUMENT: UM 360467-110 REVISION:B DATE: Mar 1, 2021 Kapsch TrafficCom: 6020 AMBLER DRIVE MISSISSAUGA, ON L4W 2P1 TEL: (905) 624-3025 FAX: (905) 624-4572 Confidential 1. 2. 3. 8201 GREENSBORO DRIVE , SUITE 1002 MCLEAN, VA 22102 TEL: (703) 885-1976 FAX: (703) 790-9100 UM 360467-110 Revision: B Kapsch TrafficCom Canada Inc.
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Kapsch TrafficCom FCC License Notice: This equipment emits RF signals. In order to operate this equipment the customer must obtain a separate FCC Part 90 Site license for each location. In addition, the FCC ID component identification JQU802295A, or JQU802295A-A or JQU802870 must appear on a label on the front of the RF Modules installed in these Readers.
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Kapsch TrafficCom Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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 radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Kapsch TrafficCom SOFTWARE/FIRMWARE Note The current software set is identified in the Software Release document. The active Reader software and firmware version is displayed in the Reader web interface. FACTORY SUPPORT SERVICE For Return Material Authorization (RMA) numbers please telephone: 905 624-3020. For Kapsch Service information and other requests please FAX: 905 624-4572. NOTICE The information presented in this document is current although it is subject to change.
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Kapsch TrafficCom Document Revision Control Version Date Revision Editor Changes 2021-03 B3 D. Terrier Update comments from Reviewers 2021-02 B2 D. Terrier Update for comments from reviewers. 2020-11 B1 D. Terrier Update for MPR 2.4 UI Confidential UM 360467-110 Revision: B Page 6 of 247 © Kapsch TrafficCom Canada Inc. 2021 All information contained herein is proprietary to, and may only be used with express, written permission from, Kapsch TrafficCom Canada Inc.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL.......................................................................................................... 16 Technical Background...................................................................................................................................... 16 Assumptions....................................................................................................................
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Table of Contents Shutting down the Reader ............................................................................................................................... 44 Manually switching a Reader to the redundant side ........................................................................................ 44 Logging out of the web interface .........................................................................................................
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Table of Contents Multiple reader synchronization ................................................................................................................... 143 Transaction Buffering .................................................................................................................................... 147 Log files ...................................................................................................................
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Table of Contents Troubleshooting tree: MRFM-S not working .................................................................................................. 188 Troubleshooting tree: Synchronization not working ...................................................................................... 189 Troubleshooting tree: Reader does not automatically switch back to Primary side after fault recovery ........
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Table of Contents Updating Reader Software ............................................................................................................................ 210 Configuration management........................................................................................................................... 212 Saving the Reader configuration...................................................................................................
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Table of Contents APPENDIX D NON-REDUNDANT READER ............................................................................. 246 List of Figures FIGURE 2-1: A REDUNDANT READER ...................................................................................................................... 25 FIGURE 2-2: IAG 3 ANTENNA ..............................................................................................................................
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Table of Contents List of Tables TABLE 2-1: READER MENU SUMMARY ................................................................................................................... 39 TABLE 3-1: COMMUNICATIONS FIELDS .................................................................................................................. 46 TABLE 3-2: POWER SUPPLY STATUS FIELDS ..................................................................................
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 About This Manual 1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL The JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operations and Maintenance Manual consists of two main parts : • Operations • Maintenance Sections and subsections within these main parts are used to present theoretical as well as practical and procedural information. See the table of contents for more details on each section. This manual is the main reference document used during training.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 About This Manual WARNING: WARNING DESCRIPTION HERE. The following warnings appear in the manual: AN IMPROPERLY GROUNDED READER COULD RESULT IN ELECTRIC SHOCK. ENSURE A HIGH CURRENT EARTH GROUND CONNECTION IS ESTABLISHED BEFORE CONNECTING SUPPLY POWER TO THE READER. THE MODULES MAY HAVE SHARP EDGES. HANDLE THE MODULES CAREFULLY. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, USE A MODULE EXTRACTION TOOL TO REMOVE A MODULE.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 About This Manual Cautions Cautions indicate a risk of damage to equipment or loss of data. CAUTION: Caution description here. The following cautions appear in the manual: Improper modification of configuration parameters may adversely affect system operation. The default values may not be appropriate for the specific application.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 About This Manual mode switch on the SPM module. Ensure that the other side is running normally and all lane controller links are functioning. The Reader will be unable to process or report transactions if it is unable to switch over to the other side. During software/firmware activation (typically less than 60 seconds), a non-redundant Reader is unable to process or report transactions.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 About This Manual Example: IF … THEN … you click the Login button and a dialog box requesting a username and password appears, go to step 4 a 403 Forbidden error message appears, ensure the IP address entered in the address bar is correct and that the IP address is preceded by https:// Note: When you connect to the Reader with the laptop for the first time accept the secure certificate before continuing.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Confidential UM 360467-110 Revision: B Page 21 of 247 © Kapsch TrafficCom Canada Inc. 2021 All information contained herein is proprietary to, and may only be used with express, written permission from, Kapsch TrafficCom Canada Inc. FILE: UM 360467-110 REV B3 MPR 2.4 CLEAN.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions 2. OVERVIEW Introduction The JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 (MPR 2.4) is part of the Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) Subsystem. Toll collection is the primary use of the Reader. Overview of the MPR 2.4 Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) Subsystem The MPR 2.4 Reader can interact with both active and passive OBUs. The MPR 2.4 is factory configured to enable all protocols. For an in-depth description of protocols and the MPR 2.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions • One Circulator adapter cable LMR -400. (3’5” for 902-904MHz, 3’3” for all other frequencies) (not required for MRFM-S Plus) The redundant Reader consists of: Note: Numbers in the list below refer to those associated with Figure 2-1: A Redundant Reader. The DSM, and CFM are not shown in the figure.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Figure 2-1: A Redundant Reader           Confidential  UM 360467-110 Revision: B Page 25 of 247 © Kapsch TrafficCom Canada Inc. 2021 All information contained herein is proprietary to, and may only be used with express, written permission from, Kapsch TrafficCom Canada Inc. FILE: UM 360467-110 REV B3 MPR 2.4 CLEAN.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Antenna The antenna sends and receives RF signals to and from the vehicle On Board Units (OBUs). The IAG 3 antenna is recommended for the MPR 2.4 reader. See Antenna Specifications, page 226 for more details. Figure 2-2 shows an illustration of the IAG 3 antenna, the recommended antenna for the Multi-protocol Reader.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Module Descriptions Smart Multi-protocol RF Module (MRFM-S) Function Executes frame functions triggered by command or configuration messages and timing signals received from the CTM via the DSM. Executes the over-air aspects for a protocol within each frame, generating the analog RF signal that is sent to the OBU via the antenna.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Smart Multi-protocol RF Module Plus (MRFM-S Plus) Executes frame functions triggered by command or configuration messages and timing signals received from the CTM via the DSM. Executes the over-air aspects for a protocol within each frame, generating the analog RF signal that is sent to the OBU via the antenna.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Distributions Module (DSM) and Rack Function Units per Reader Connections The DSM is the back plane of the Reader rack. One DSM and one Rack The MRFM-S. PSM, LPM, CTM, and SPM modules slide into the Rack and connect to the DSM. The CFMs attach directly to the DSM. Confidential UM 360467-110 Revision: B Page 29 of 247 © Kapsch TrafficCom Canada Inc.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Configuration Module (CFM) Stores the Reader configuration file so that the Reader configuration is retained when the CTMs fail or are removed. Units per One CFM on the secondary side Function Redundant Reader , One CFM on the primary side Connections  The CFMs attach directly to the DSM in the secondary location  and the primary location . CFMs should not be swapped between readers or within the reader.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Control Module (CTM) Function Contains the Reader processor (MC), the Channel Group Controller module (CGC). Combined these control the operation of the RF modules. CTM ON/OFF switch Units per Redundant Reader Normal State  One CTM on primary side, One CTM on secondary side The POWER LED  illuminates green when the CTM is on and is receiving power from the PSM.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Control Module (CTM) I/O  Reserved for future use. Port Function  USB 3 – USB 4  Can be used to plug in a USB flash drive, and transfer reader logs to it. Note: only USB drives recognized by the reader's operating system will work. USB 1- USB 2 CTM MC The MC is a single-board computer that runs the Reader software. The MC is mounted in the CTM.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Synchronization Port Module (SPM) Sends out the status of the Reader (ready or busy) to the other Readers in the synchronization network. Signals to the CTM when all other Readers in the synchronization network are ready. Allows the switchover mode to be set to SECONDARY—AUTO—PRIMARY by the Function Units per Redundant Reader Normal State Connections Redundancy Mode switch One  on the SPM.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Lane Port Module (LPM) Function Units per Redundant Reader Normal State Connections Provides 8 serial interfaces between the LCs and CTM. When a reader is initially ordered it can be configured as RS-232 or RS-422 serial connection. It is not field switchable.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Power Supply Module (PSM) Provides DC power to the modules in the Reader rack. Function Allows each side (primary or secondary) to be powered on and off via a power switch Units per Redundant Reader . One secondary PSM on the secondary side One primary PSM on the primary side The secondary and primary PSMs are not interchangeable since they are mirror images of each other.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Power Supply Module (PSM) A +15V STATUS LED Normal State illuminates green to indicate that 15V DC is being supplied to the Reader. A +5V STATUS LED illuminates green to Connections indicate that 5V DC is being supplied to the Reader. A power cable plugs into a socket       to supply 115 to 230VAC to the PSMs. Each PSM is equipped with a replaceable 10A fuse .
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Ethernet Switch Module (ESM) (Optional) Can connect an IR network with up to three Readers for Open Road Tolling (ORT) applications via the Ethernet 2 port on the CTMs. The IR network is used to improve the accuracy of the voting that determines the lane assignment between Readers covering adjacent lanes. Can connect an LC network with all Readers to a Lane Controller and host computer via the Ethernet 1 port on the CTMs.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Reader web interface You can use a service laptop with a web browser to access the reader web interface. After logging in, the reader home page (dashboard) is shown, sample below. The banner at the top of each web page provides the reader status and menu for navigating to commonly accessed pages.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions The menu provides the following options: Table 2-1: Reader menu summary Item Description Dashboard Select to display the Dashboard panel in the web interface. The Dashboard panel provides an at-a-glance view of transactions happening in real time, handshake chart, RF Ports' status, system configuration, system management and system support.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Lane Controller Select to access the configuration on Lane Controller interface, Destination and Reporting modes Time Select to set Reader Date, Time and Time Zone, disable/enable Network Time Protocol (NTP). Save / Load Select to manage Reader Configuration, upload, download as well as reset reader configuration to defaults. Reader Software Select to manage Reader Software, upload, activate or delete software version.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions 3. OPERATING PROCEDURES CAUTION: Improper modification of configuration parameters may adversely affect system operation. The default values may not be appropriate for the specific application. It is the system integrator’s responsibility to tailor the configuration parameters to the specific operating environment, with the aid of the Kapsch Operations Group.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Connecting a service laptop to the Reader You can use a service laptop to access the reader web interface by connecting an Ethernet cable directly to the CTM front panel ETHERNET 1 or 2 interface. Determine the Reader IP address Determine the last known IP address the reader was set to. During setup, it is typical for the IP address to be changed to reflect the local LAN configuration.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 1. Operating Instructions Launch a web browser on the service laptop. Note: Please use a recent version of Chrome, Firefox, or the Edge browser. Other browsers may work, but are not tested for compatibility. In the address bar of the web browser, type: https:// followed by the reader IP address (e.g. https://192.168.1.50). Note the “s” in “https”. Use the following decision table to continue the procedure.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Shutting down the Reader CAUTION: A reader shutdown should not be done remotely (i.e. you should be on-site), as the only way to restart the reader is with a power cycle. To shut down one side of the reader: 1. From the home page, click on the Shutdown link. If a secondary CTM is also being shut down in parallel, you can open a 2nd browser window to the secondary CTM and apply the same procedure in parallel.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Changing your password You can change your web account password with this procedure. Prerequisites: Accessing the Reader web interface, page 42. 1. From the reader dashboard, select the Users page. Select your user name from the user table and select Change Password ( ) icon Enter your new password in the Password and retype password fields. Click the SAVE button. Result: Your password is now changed.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Table 3-1 lists and describes the fields in the Communications panel of the Status page.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Table 3-2: Power Supply status fields Power Supply status Field Status Description DC input operational All power supply fields DC input failure RF Modules Table 3-3 lists and describes the fields in the RF Modules panel of the Status page. Note the RF Module status on the inactive CTM of a redundant reader may not always reflect the current module status. Always refer to the active side for RF Module status.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions RF module is communicating Comm Status RF module communciation failed, or RF module removed. Receiving and/or transmitting Fault in receiving and/or transmitting Antenna Status Status not known Reader Status panel Table 3-4 lists and describes the fields in the Reader Status panel on the Status page.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Reader Status panel Field Status Description Other Side CTM Presence Is the other side of the CTM present or absent in the chassis.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Transaction Buffering The reader buffers tag reports in its memory when a lane controller connection is down. The Transaction buffering section of the Status page shows how many reports are buffered for each channel. The following screen shows an example. Configuring the Reader Prerequisites: Connecting a service laptop to the Reader, page 42.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Table 3-5: Reader Configuration pages Button Function General Configure site information, reader network settings, SNMP, and switch-over settings. Channels Configure RF module state (Active, Offline, Guard, NoModule). Tag Protocol Set up which tag protocols are in use, their time slotand reader sync. You can also set the frequency (where applicable) and attenuation.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Lane Control Configures the lane controller endpoints (destinations) and which reader events are reported. By default only the Vote report is generated. Time Set the reader time manually or via NTP. Save/Load Allows reader configuration to be saved, loaded or reset to defaults. Confidential UM 360467-110 Revision: B Page 53 of 247 © Kapsch TrafficCom Canada Inc.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 History Operating Instructions Show recent history of configuration changes. Wizard Guided method of setting up the reader. Confidential UM 360467-110 Revision: B Page 54 of 247 © Kapsch TrafficCom Canada Inc. 2021 All information contained herein is proprietary to, and may only be used with express, written permission from, Kapsch TrafficCom Canada Inc. FILE: UM 360467-110 REV B3 MPR 2.4 CLEAN.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Compare Refer to Confidential Configuration Alignmentt, page 69. UM 360467-110 Revision: B Page 55 of 247 © Kapsch TrafficCom Canada Inc. 2021 All information contained herein is proprietary to, and may only be used with express, written permission from, Kapsch TrafficCom Canada Inc. FILE: UM 360467-110 REV B3 MPR 2.4 CLEAN.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Using the Reader Setup Wizard This procedure outlines how to use the setup wizard to help setting up a new Reader. NOTE: If the configuration alignment icon is shown in the banner , both primary and secondary sides of the reader are configured with the same settings; i.e. there is no need to repeat the Wizard on the Secondary side of the reader.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions sensitivity (Rx Attn) settings will be applied as a baseline to all channels for that particular protocol, which can be adjusted individually after the wizard exits. The next wizard page asks for the number of antennas. This is used to reduce the number of settings shown on various web pages. For example selecting 5 antennas will set up the reader for a 5 channel scan, and will hide web interface settings for channels 6, 7, 8.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Review the settings. Click to apply the settings. Channel configuration The presence or absence of MRFM-S modules in the rack and their assigned status is provided by the Channels page. Select this page and declare the "RF State" state of each physical slot in the reader. By default, all channels are set to Active. Channel 1 is the leftmost slot in the reader RF rack.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions The group panel is where the "Transponder Timeout" parameter is set. This is the period of time (in seconds) after a given transponder’s last read, before the reader can generate a new passage (Vote) report for that same transponder. . The default is 300 seconds. If you are doing a table top demo or a parking lot experiment, this value will likely need to be adjusted downward, to perhaps 1 or 2 seconds.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions The TDM time sequence is set in the Tag Protocol page as part of the Multi-Protocol Acquisition Sequence (Frame Sequence), see Multi-protocol tag acquisition sequence building, page 63. Frequency Selection Select the Tag Protocols page and select a specific protocol icon to show the operating frequency settings for that protocol. Note1: There must be at least a 2.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Programming tags For certain tag protocols (TDM and 6C), the Reader can write data to a tag as it passes through a toll collection point. The following procedures outlines how to enable tag programming and how to configure what data fields are written to the tags. 1. Under Tag Protocols, select TDM. Scroll down to the TDM Tag Programming panel. To confirm TDM tag programming is enabled, ensure that "Enable" is toggled on.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Enter the Plaza ID and Agency ID in the fields in the TDM Tag Programming panel. The following fields should be enabled; if not, toggle them on. • TC Date/Time • R/W Format • Lane number Select the OBU Feedback check box to enable OBU (tag) feedback. (Optional) Assign a Lane Number to each RF channel.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Select either Type 1 or Type 2 feedback. Type 1 means that the same feedback is provided to any TDM feedback tag seen by the reader. Type 2 means the reader examines a reader-local Status File to determine what feedback to provide. Each feedback tag can be provided a different feedback according to status settings of the Status File. The Status File must have been previously transferred to each side of the reader.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions that protocol’s frame and which channels are employed for that protocol. The Frame Sequence continually repeats over the air. Note 1: The Frame Sequence defines the repeating protocol time sequence that will be followed by the reader, irrespective of the assigned MRFM-S status in the Channel panel.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions 1. Click the to show a list of protocols that can be added. Select the required protocol to be added (example below). Note: The “Title21” protocol is not currently available, despite it being shown as an option. 2. Repeat the previous step for each desired protocol to be supported. Note 1: The maximum number of actively transmitting frames must be kept to 8 or less.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Frame Sequence Synchronization rules When building a multi-protocol tag acquisition sequence (Frame Sequence) where readers are required to be synchronized, the following rules must be followed to avoid errors or warnings. • Only one sync block may be used when only 1 or 2 protocol sequences are enabled in the multiprotocol sequence.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 3. Operating Instructions Expand the TDM Channel Sequence Firing panel and confirm that each channel 1 to 8 is enabled in a corresponding time slot 1 - 8. Note: You can use the icon to reset the TDM channel firing sequence (enable slots 1 to 8 with sequential channels 1 through 8). Note: New for MPR 2.4, a TDM frame sequence can be as short as 1 time slot.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 3. Operating Instructions Select the 6C icon from the frame sequence, and expand the 6C Advanced panel, chose the desired options (e.g. 6C Read Mode, Custom Mask Select). Configuration Alignment When Configuration Alignment is enabled, the user configures most settings on the Primary side only (exceptions listed below), and the settings are automatically applied to the Secondary side.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Disable configuration alignment first on the Primary side before turning the Primary off. Secondary CTM is off or not present. OFF Running As soon as the Secondary is running again, the reader aligns the Secondary side to match the Primary side settings.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Confidential Operating Instructions UM 360467-110 Revision: B Page 71 of 247 © Kapsch TrafficCom Canada Inc. 2021 All information contained herein is proprietary to, and may only be used with express, written permission from, Kapsch TrafficCom Canada Inc. FILE: UM 360467-110 REV B3 MPR 2.4 CLEAN.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Operating Instructions Commands and controls Table 3-7 lists and describes the commands and controls that can be deployed in the various Configuration screens that are available to a user.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command Set Time How to execute Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr. Name Default Value N/A Purpose of command Select Time from the home page, or from the banner menu, or (shortcut) click on the time in the banner menu. User with Change Configuration permission N/A Select Reader SW from the home page, or Reader Software N/A from the banner menu.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command Manage Reader Software How to execute In Manage panel, Operating Instructions Who can execute anyone Prmtr. Name N/A Default Value N/A Prmtr. Range N/A click Reader SW button. Purpose of command Displays the Reader Software page to view the currrent running software. Used to load new reader software and delete old versions. View Log Files In Manage panel, anyone N/A N/A N/A click Logs button.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command System Identification How to execute From the home page, Operating Instructions Who can execute anyone Prmtr. Name N/A Default Value N/A Prmtr. Range N/A click Identify in the Manage panel. Reboot From the home page, Purpose of command Causes the CTM MC LED to flash green-red-ambergreen three times Used to confirm which reader is being accessed. anyone N/A N/A N/A Reboots the Reader.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command Reader IP Address How to execute On the Network panel of the General page: Type an Reader port IP address in Reader IP Address field.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command SNMP Trap Destination #2 How to execute On the SNMP panel of the General page: Type an IP address and port in the TRAPIP 2 address field SNMP Trap Destination #3 On the SNMP panel of the General page: Type an IP address and port in the TRAPIP 3 address field Switchover on Serial Link Down On the Switchover panel of the General page: With Serial communications enabled, select the Switchover on Serial Link Down switch.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command How to execute Switchover on Ethernet IRIF Link Down On the Switchover panel of the General page: Statistics Retention period Statistics Summary Interval Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command How to execute Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr. Name Default Value Prmtr. Range Purpose of command Tag Protocol Page Suppress Non-IAG Tags On the TDM Advanced panel of the Tag Protocol page: Select Suppress Non-IAG Tags RxR Autoread On the TDM Advanced panel of the Tag Protocol page: Select RxR switch.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command Plaza ID How to execute Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr. Name Default Value 0-127 Purpose of command On the TDM Tag Programming panel on the Tag Protocol page, with TDM Tag Programming enabled, enter a numeric Plaza ID. User with Change Configuration permission PID___ On the TDM Tag Programming panel on the Tag Protocol page, with TDM Tag Programming enabled, enter a numeric Agency ID.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command 6C Agency ID (Decimal) How to execute On the 6C Programming panel on the Tag Protocol page, with Enable switch ON. Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr. Name Default Value 0 Prmtr.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command 6C Custom Mask Select How to execute On the 6C Programming panel on the Tag Protocol page Select 6C custom mask from the drop-down list. Operating Instructions Who can execute User with Change Configuration permission Prmtr. Name 6CCMSK Default Value None (0) Prmtr. Range None (0) TOC V2.1 (or later) (1) Purpose of command Specify what custom tag matching option to use when reading 6C tags. TOC V2.0 (WSDOT) (2) Legacy WSDOT (3) TOC V0.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command Agency 1 Sub-Mask (dec) How to execute On the 6C Programming panel on the Tag Protocol page With 6C Sub-Mask enabled, enter 6C Agency ID Sub-Mask. Agency 2 Sub-Mask (dec) On the 6C Programming panel on the Tag Protocol page With 6C Sub-Mask enabled, enter 6C Agency ID Sub-Mask. Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr. Name Default Value Prmtr.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command How to execute Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr. Name Default Value Prmtr. Range Purpose of command Enable TMP On the Traffic Management Programming (TMP) panel on the Tag Protocol page, check Enable switch User with Change Configuration permission TMP___ 1 0-1 Enable means write a timestamp and Reader ID in transponder memory. Disabled means the reader does not update those fields.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command TM Date/Time How to execute On the Traffic Management Programming (TMP) panel on the Tag Protocol page: Operating Instructions Who can execute User with Change Configuration permission Prmtr. Name rwTMDT Default Value 1 Prmtr.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command Agency ID (enable) How to execute On the Toll Collection Programming (TCP) panel on the Tag Protocol page: Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr. Name User with Change Configuration permission rw_AID User with Change Configuration permission rw_TXN Default Value 1 Prmtr. Range 0-1 Purpose of command Enables Agency ID to be written to OBUs. To write the agency ID to OBUs and access the Agency ID field.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command Transaction number programming How to execute On the Toll Collection Programming (TCP) panel on the Tag Protocol page: Operating Instructions Who can execute User with Change Configuration permission Prmtr. Name TFRM__ With Transaction number programming enabled, select the appropriate calculation type from the Transaction number programming box.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command RW Format How to execute On the Toll Collection Programming (TCP) panel on the Tag Protocol page: Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr. Name User with Change Configuration permission rw__RW User with Change Configuration permission rwLANE User with Change Configuration permission HOT_LN Default Value 0 Prmtr.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command OBU Feedback type How to execute On the Toll Collection Programming (TCP) panel on the Tag Protocol page: Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr. Name User with Change Configuration permission OBUTYP User with Change Configuration permission OBUAUD Default Value Type 1 Prmtr. Range Purpose of command 0 (Type 1) Specifies which type of OBU feedback to employ: 1 (Type 2) TYPE1: all feedback tags provide the same feedback.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command OBU Visual Feedback How to execute On the Toll Collection Programming (TCP) panel on the Tag Protocol page: Operating Instructions Who can execute User with Change Configuration permission Prmtr. Name OBUVIS Default Value Off On the Toll Collection Programming (TCP) panel on the Tag Protocol page: Red: 2s Yellow: 2s User with Change Configuration permission O2VLDA Off Off 4 cycles: 0.25s ON, 0.25s OFF 1 cycle: 1.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command How to execute Valid Tag: Visual On the Toll Collection Programming (TCP) panel on the Tag Protocol page: Operating Instructions Who can execute User with Change Configuration permission Prmtr. Name O2VLDV Default Value Off On the Toll Collection Programming (TCP) panel on the Tag Protocol page: Red: 2s Yellow: 2s Purpose of command Specifies the visual feedback to provide in the case of a valid tag.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command Invalid Tag: Visual How to execute On the Toll Collection Programming (TCP) panel on the Tag Protocol page: Operating Instructions Who can execute User with Change Configuration permission Prmtr. Name O2IVDV Default Value Off On the Toll Collection Programming (TCP) panel on the Tag Protocol page: Red: 2s Yellow: 2s Purpose of command Specifies the visual feedback to provide in the case of an invalid tag.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command How to execute Lost/Stolen Tag: On the Toll Collection Programming (TCP) panel on the Tag Protocol page: Visual Operating Instructions Who can execute User with Change Configuration permission Prmtr. Name O2LSTV Default Value Off On the Toll Collection Programming (TCP) panel on the Tag Protocol page: 2 (Red: 2s) 3 (Yellow: 2s) Purpose of command Specifies the visual feedback to provide in the case of a lost/stolen tag.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command How to execute Low Balance Tag: Visual On the Toll Collection Programming (TCP) panel on the Tag Protocol page: Operating Instructions Who can execute User with Change Configuration permission Prmtr. Name O2LBLV Default Value Off On the Toll Collection Programming (TCP) panel on the Tag Protocol page: Red: 2s Yellow: 2s User with Change Configuration permission O2NA_A Off Off 4 cycles: 0.25s ON, 0.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command Not Available / Internal Error: Visual How to execute On the Toll Collection Programming (TCP) panel on the Tag Protocol page: Operating Instructions Who can execute User with Change Configuration permission Prmtr.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command TDM Frequency [MHz] Title21 Frequency [MHz] SeGo Frequency [MHz] How to execute From the corresponding protocol Configuration panel of the Tag Protocol page, specify the frequency. Operating Instructions Who can execute User with Change Configuration permission 6B Frequency [MHz] 6C Frequency [MHz] Prmtr. Name Default Value Prmtr. Range IAGFRQ 915.75 (15) T21FRQ 915.75 (15) 902.5 to 903.5 MHz and SGOFRQ 902.50 (0) 910 to 921.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command Time Slot enable How to execute On the Tag Protocol page: When a FDM protocol (6B, 6C, SeGo, ATA) is selected from the Frame Sequence, Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr. Name Default Value Prmtr. Range Purpose of command User with Change Configuration permissions 6C_TSC SGOTSC 6B_TSC ATATSC 0 0–1 For FDM protocol, specify the tag protocol channel/slot firing sequence.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command Title21 Timeslot Config. How to execute From the Title21 Channel Firing Sequence panel of the Tag Protocol page: Select the required Channel # and slot. SeGo Timeslot Config From the SeGo Channel Firing Sequence panel of the Tag Protocol page Enable the required Channel # 6B Read Mode: From the 6B Advanced panel of the Tag Protocol page: Select read mode from the drop-down list. Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command eATA Page Read Retry Limit How to execute From the 6B Advanced panel of the Tag Protocol page: Input a numeric value for retry limit. 6B Data Rate (kbps) From the 6B Advanced panel of the Tag Protocol page: Select data rate from the drop-down list.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command 6B GROUP_SELECT Mask (base 10) How to execute From the 6B Advanced panel of the Tag Protocol page: With 6B GROUP_SELECT enabled, input mask. 6B GROUP_SELECT Data (Hex) From the 6B Advanced panel of the Tag Protocol page: With 6B GROUP_SELECT enabled, input data. Initial CW Time (µs) From the 6B Advanced panel of the Tag Protocol page: Select cw time from the drop-down list.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command Agency ID How to execute From the Title21 Advanced panel of the Tag Protocol page: Enter a numeric agency id. Reader ID From the Title21 Advanced panel of the Tag Protocol page: Enter a numeric reader id. Enable Title21 Acknowledge Messages From the Title21 Advanced panel of the Tag Protocol page: Set toggle switch to ON to enable.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command Dummy Frame Length How to execute From the Dummy Advanced panel of the Tag Protocol page: Enter frame length in the field. Dummy Frame Length Units From the Dummy Advanced panel of the Tag Protocol page: Select the required multiple from dropdown list. Reader-to-Reader Sync. Enable From the Sync Advanced panel of the Tag Protocol page: When Sync is selected in frame sequence, Readerto-Reader sync will be enabled automatically.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command Sync. Recovery Attempt Limit How to execute From the Sync Advanced panel of the Tag Protocol page: Enter attempt limit in field. Enable Custom Sync Timing From the Sync Advanced panel of the Tag Protocol page: Set toggle switch to ON to enable. Sync Search Time (µs) From the Sync Advanced panel of the Tag Protocol page: With Custom Sync Timing enabled, Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr. Name Default Value Prmtr.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command Sync Frame Start Delay (µs) How to execute From the Sync Advanced panel of the Tag Protocol page: With Custom Sync Timing enabled, Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr. Name Default Value Prmtr.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command ATA Hold-Off Delay Enable How to execute From the ATA Advanced panel of the Tag Protocol page: Set toggle switch to ON to enable delay. ATA Hold-Off Delay (µs) From the ATA Advanced panel of the Tag Protocol page: Select hold off delay in us from drop-down list. Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr. Name Default Value Prmtr.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command LC Ethernet Connection Mode How to execute On the Lane Controller page: Select option in connection mode. Send Ethernet Heartbeats On the Lane Controller page: With LC Ethernet Connection Mode in TCP - Long Lived, Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command How to execute Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr. Name Default Value Prmtr. Range Purpose of command Select checkbox to enable Ethernet and/or Dual Ethernet for each RF channel Destination IP Address and Port On the LC Destination panel on the Lane Controller page: Select Ethernet checkbox and input ip address in field.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command How to execute Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr. Name Default Value Prmtr. Range Purpose of command Set toggle switch to ON to enable report type for all tag protocols. Initial Read (IREAD) Report On the LC Reporting panel on the Lane Controller page: Set toggle switch to ON to enable report type for all tag protocols.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command How to execute Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr. Name Default Value Prmtr. Range Purpose of command With Post-Capture-Zone Report enabled, input multiple count for all tag protocols.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command How to execute Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr. Name Default Value Prmtr. Range Purpose of command Click on checkbox to enable /disable what to be included in report. Raw Handshake Reports On the LC Extended Reporting panel on the Lane Controller page: Click on checkbox to enable /disable what to be included in report.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command How to execute Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr. Name Default Value From the LC tab on the Configure panel, select the ATA Tag Report Filtering/Threshold checkbox Prmtr. Range Enabled:3 Reads Purpose of command Sets the minimum number of ATA tag reads that must occur on any given channel before a given tag is processed and/or reported to the Lane Controller.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command Dual-Destination Buffering Mode How to execute On the LC Advanced panel on the Lane Controller page: Select mode from the drop-down list. Status Message Buffering On the LC Advanced panel on the Lane Controller page: Set toggle switch to ON to enable buffering. Initial Read Report (IREAD) Message Buffering On the LC Advanced panel on the Lane Controller page: Set toggle switch to ON to enable buffering.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command TCP (Long-Lived) Keepalive Time (sec) How to execute On the LC Advanced panel on the Lane Controller page: Input time in seconds. TCP (Long-Lived) Keepalive Probes On the LC Advanced panel on the Lane Controller page: Input number in field. TCP (Long-Lived) Keepalive Interval (sec) On the LC Advanced panel on the Lane Controller page: Input time in seconds.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command 4 - Commercial Vehicle (CVO) Delay [ms] How to execute On the LC Latency by Tag Type panel on the Lane Controller page: Enter a time (in milliseconds) in the Commercial Vehicle (CVO) Delay field.. 5 - OBU Feedback Tag Delay [ms] On the LC Latency by Tag Type panel on the Lane Controller page: Enter a time (in milliseconds) in the OBU Feedback Tag Delay field..
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command LC Retry Timeout How to execute From the LC Serial panel on the Lane Controller page: Enter a time, in milliseconds, in the LC Retry Timeout field. Serial Port State From the LC Serial panel on the Lane Controller page: Select the Serial Port State check box for the required LPM COM port. Baud Rate From the LC Serial panel on the Lane Controller page: With the Serial Port State enabled, select the desired Baud Rate from the drop-down box.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command Data Bits How to execute From the LC Serial panel on the Lane Controller page: With the Serial Port State enabled, select the desired Data Bits from the drop-down box. Parity From the LC Serial panel on the Lane Controller page: With the Serial Port State enabled, select the desired Parity from the drop-down box.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command How to execute Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr. Name Default Value Prmtr. Range Purpose of command Lane Assignment Page TDM 6B 6C Title21 ATA SeGo Communication Method On the Lane Assignment page: Select First to Read/Program or Majority from the Lane Assignment Algorithm box. From the Inter-Reader panel on the Lane Assignment page: Select Disabled, Legacy CRA, or Ethernet.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command Cross-Reader Reporting How to execute From the Inter-Reader panel on the Lane Assignment page, with Legacy CRA or Ethernet communication method enabled: Operating Instructions Who can execute User with Change Configuration permission Prmtr. Name CRARPT Default Value 0 Prmtr.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command Enable Left Reader How to execute From the Inter-Reader panel on the Lane Assignment page, with Ethernet communication method enabled: Operating Instructions Who can execute User with Change Configuration permission Prmtr. Name LEFTRD Default Value 0 Prmtr.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command Right Reader IP How to execute From the Inter-Reader panel on the Lane Assignment page, with Ethernet communication method enabled, with the Right Reader enabled, Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr. Name User with Change Configuration permission RGHTIP User with Change Configuration permission READIP Default Value 0.0.0.0 Prmtr.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command Ethernet 2 IP Address: How to execute From the Inter-Reader panel on the Lane Assignment page, with Ethernet communication method enabled: Operating Instructions Who can execute User with Change Configuration permission Prmtr. Name PRIMIP Default Value 192.168.0.50 Prmtr. Range N/A Primary 192.168.0.51 Purpose of command Used to assign a unique IPv4 address (e.g. 192.168.0.50) to the right hand side (prime) side of the reader.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command Voting Delay Gap Scaling Factor (%) How to execute On the TDM Early Read Logic panel on the Lane Assignment page, Enter value in Voting Delay Gap Scaling Factor field, Minimum Post Gap HS Ratio (0-100%) On the TDM Early Read Logic panel on the Lane Assignment page, Enter value in Minimum Post Gap HS Ratio field, Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr. Name Default Value Prmtr.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command Voting Delay Gap Scaling Factor (%) How to execute On the TDM Low Read Logic panel on the Lane Assignment page, Enter value in Voting Delay Gap Scaling Factor field Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr. Name Default Value Prmtr.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command Channel Weight [%] How to execute On the Channels panel of the Channels page, with Advanced switch ON: Type the Channel Weight as a percent in the appropriate fields. Group ID(voting) On the Channels panel of the Channels page, with Advanced switch ON: Type the (voting) Group ID in the appropriate fields. LPT/FME Voting time [ms] On the Channels panel of the Channels page: Type the voting time in the appropriate fields.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command How to execute Voting Time (all other tag types) [ms] On the Channels panel of the Channels page: Type the Voting Time for all other tag types in the appropriate fields. Dynamic Voting Control On the Channels panel of the Channels page, with Advanced switch ON: Select Disabled or Reader from the Dynamic voting control drop-down box (LC Speed and LC Ends are not supported).
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command Dynamic Voting Threshold [%] How to execute On the Dynamic Voting panel of the Channels page: With Dynamic Voting Control set to Reader, enter the voting threshold percentage in the Dynamic Voting Threshold field. Dynamic Voting Capture Zone Span Multiplier On the Dynamic Voting panel of the Channels page: With Dynamic Voting Control set to Reader, enter a voting time multiplier in the Dynamic Voting Capture Zone Span Multiplier field.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command Programming Timeout (ms) How to execute On the Group panel of the Channels page: Enter a time in ms for each voting group. Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr. Name Default Value 300 Prmtr. Range 1-300 Purpose of command User with Change Configuration permission GRPPTG This field will be shown when any channel has Voting time or LPT/FME Voting time equals to 0.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command NTP peers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 How to execute On the Time page: With NTP enabled, enter NTP peers. Set Reader Time Zone On the Time page: Set Reader Date and Time On the Time page: Select time zone in the drop-down list. With NTP disabled, Click the edit box to set date and time to the Reader, then Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr. Name Default Value Prmtr.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command How to execute Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr. Name Default Value Prmtr. Range Purpose of command Compare Page Set Configuration Aligned Configuration Compare Request On the Compare page: EKOCFG Click on Keep aligned with primary side switch. User with Change Configuration permission On the Compare page: Anyone N/A N/A N/A Request configuration compare between Primary and Secondary sides of the reader.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command Reset Config How to execute On the Save/Load Configuration page: Click the Reset reader configuration to defaults icon to reset. Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr. Name Default Value Prmtr. Range Purpose of command User with Change Configuration permission N/A N/A N/A Restore all Reader configuration settings to the factory default values except for the reader network settings (see General page) and site name.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command Delete Software Version How to execute On the Reader Software page: Select version in the list of Available Software Versions, then click the Delete icon. Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr. Name Default Value N/A Prmtr. Range N/A Purpose of command User with Manage Software permission N/A Delete the selected software/firmware version. User with Admin User permission N/A N/A N/A Create a new user.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Command Change Password How to execute On the Users page: Select the user name of the currently logged in user and Operating Instructions Who can execute Prmtr. Name Default Value Prmtr. Range Purpose of command The logged in user N/A N/A N/A Change the password of the user currently logged into the CTM web interface.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions 4. THEORY OF OPERATIONS This section offers a more detailed overview of the Reader components than the introductory overview provided in Overview Section 2 page 23. Multi-protocol Readers can communicate with both active and passive OBUs. The Reader uses a combination of Time Division Multiplexed (TDM) and Frequency Division Multiplexed (FDM) periods to read active and passive OBUs respectively.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Multi-protocol RF Module Smart The Multi-protocol RF Module Smart (MRFM-S) and Multi-protocol RF Module Smart Plus (MRFM-S Plus) can handle multiple passive tag protocols; 6B (ISO 18000-6 Type B), 6C (ISO 18000-6 Type C), ATA (10374/ATA/AAR S-918), SeGo as well as the active protocol TDM. The MRFM-S design includes a software command for adjusting the transmitter peak output power.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Figure 4-1: Reader Power distribution Note: Lightning/surge suppressor supplied by system integrator. Confidential Page 141 of 247 UM 360467-110 Revision: B © Kapsch TrafficCom Canada Inc. 2021 All information contained herein is proprietary to, and may only be used with express, written permission from, Kapsch TrafficCom Canada Inc. FILE: UM 360467-110 REV B3 MPR 2.4 CLEAN.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Lane Controller Port Module (LPM) The LPM provides the serial communications connections between the CTM and the LC. The LC serial communication signals travel to/from the CTM CGC board via the Distribution Module (DSM) to the LPM serial port connectors. The LPM provides the 8 serial port connectors and integrated lightning protection. The LPM is field replaceable. The MPR 2.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions two other Readers, saves Reader configuration parameters to the primary and secondary CFM, manages the OBU Account Status file, and keeps log files for OBU transactions, system events, and trouble reports. For a description of the ethernet interface protocol and file formats exchanged between a Lane Controller and a Reader, refer to ICD 360467-121.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions ATTENTION: To avoid interference and loss of data between adjacent reader, readers must be synced. Tests should be carried out under live traffic conditions to ensure that RF signal reflections that come off moving vehicles do not cause inteference. If Reader-to-Reader RF interference exceeds the in-band limits then the Readers must be synchronized CTM-to-CTM synchronization in Redundant Reader.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Synchronization delay Synchronization delay indicates how long the reader holds its sync driver low after synchronization has occurred. This feature is used to calibrate out cable length delays. If the reader detects that the sync bus is driven high prior to the expiry of this delay, the reader exits delay mode and performs one of the following actions.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Table 4-2: List of Log Files Types Log File Type Description tagtxns_yyyy-mm-dd Daily Tag Transaction log. Summary of individual OBU passages. event_yyyy-mm-dd Daily Event log. Contains a periodic report of reader health and transaction count totals. trouble_yyyy-mm-dd Trouble Log. Lists any unusual system anomaly (e.g. switchover).
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions St Transaction status. Pgm indicates successful transponder programming. PU indicates transponder programming status is Unknown (tag left zone before verify could complete). PF indicates transponder was not programmed successfully. Read indicates the Reader is in read only mode. CrossR indicates an informational report (an adjacent reader reported the passage). Txn Transaction number.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Event Logs The reader generates periodic entries into a daily event log file whenever the reader is operational. A sample periodic entry, showing reader CPU and memory condition: reader1-pri STAT_: {stat reader1-pri STAT_: {stat |6307| |6307| 444} CPU load: 10% 444} CPU load: 10% RAM avail: 82% RAM avail: 82% The reader also generates a periodic tag transaction summary into the event log.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions 5. INSTALLATION Introduction The Reader is shipped with the required power, communications, and logic modules. The Lane Kits are supplied separate from the Reader. An antenna, an MRFM-S, a feedline cable adapter, and a circulator comprise a Lane Kit. After the equipment is installed, the Reader must be configured via the CTM browser interface.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions The earth ground system WARNING: AN IMPROPERLY GROUNDED READER COULD RESULT IN ELECTRIC SHOCK. ENSURE A HIGH CURRENT EARTH GROUND CONNECTION IS ESTABLISHED BEFORE CONNECTING SUPPLY POWER.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Figure 5-1: Earth Ground System (with recommended lightning protectors shown) Lightning Protectors AC Mains (to PSMs and ESMs) Reader Chassis LC data cables RF feedline Sync circuit EIA 19 in.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Install the AC receptacle for the Reader mains power connections within three (3) feet of the front of the Reader. Note: When handling Reader modules and hardware, always follow accepted Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) practices and standards. 1. Using clip nuts, mount the Reader in the EIA 19-inch rack in a NEMA 4 cabinet.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Installing a Lane Kit Installing an Antenna 1. The antenna mounts on a frame using 2-inch diameter galvanized pipe clamps. For 12 ft wide lanes position the center antenna at lane center of the defined lane. For ORT applications with 12 ft wide lanes, the straddle antenna must be at the midpoint between the left and right antennas. Note straddle min/max measurements in Table 5-2. 2.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Figure 5-4: Generic IAG3 Mounting Dimension Information This figure shows the general relationship between the mounting pipe and the antennas. The current antenna drawing should be obtained for Kapsch for accurate dimensions. Figure 5-5: Inline ORT Antenna Installation Confidential Page 158 of 247 UM 360467-110 Revision: B © Kapsch TrafficCom Canada Inc.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Figure 5-6: Staggered ORT Antenna Installation The JANUS reader system and antennas in the lane kits are optimized for applications using 12 foot lane widths. The antenna placement requirements and support for this and other lane widths are as follows. • The lane centerline is the mid-point between the lane markings. • The antenna bore site should be on the lane centerline and lane markings.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 • Maintenance Instructions If separations are below this there is a higher risk of reports from multiple lanes for the same tag. Note the use of the voting algorithms will correctly assign the tag to the correct lane). There may also be some reduction in the read performance for passive protocols. • If the physical lane width exceeds 15 ft.(4.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Installing the RF cables CAUTION: Excessive bending or kinking can damage the RF feedline cables. Do not excessively bend or kink the RF feedline cables while fishing them through the rigid conduit from the antenna to the Reader enclosure. 1. Place the RF feedline cable(s) in position.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Circulator and the antenna. Ports 1 and 3 of the circulator are then connected to the RF modules using the RF Adaptor Cables (800125-001). Note: The circulators are weather resistant, but should be entirely wrapped in self-amalgamating tape to ensure a water tight seal.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Use of this amplifier should be reviewed with Kapsch personnel before implementation. Figure 5-9 shows a typical installation that includes the use of the power amplifiers. Figure 5-9: RF Cable Installation Schematic Bi-Static Operation with RF Amplifier For Mono-Static Operation (MRFM-S Plus only) 1. See Figure 5-10: RF Cable Installation Schematic Mono-Static Operation (MRFM-S Plus only) 2.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Figure 5-10: RF Cable Installation Schematic Mono-Static Operation (MRFM-S Plus only) Performing Lane Tuning Lane Tuning consists of selecting the frequencies to be used on the channels and setting the attenuation for the channels to control the ERP of each lane. These are configured using the web interface. It is recommended that Kapsch Services perform lane tuning to properly configure a site.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Prerequisites: Sync hub terminal block mounted in a location central to the Readers. Note 1: The exact location of this terminal block should be marked on a site map to aid system maintenance. • Readers arranged so that no Reader is farther than 1500 ft. (457.2 m.) from the sync hub terminal block • Readers arranged so that the total synchronization network cable length is no greater than 2000 ft. (609.6m.).
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Figure 5-11: Synchronization circuit schematic for three Readers lightning protector Shield GND RR+ T+ TGND SPM Reader 1 Earth Ground GND RR+ T+ SPM Reader 2 TGND Earth Ground GND RR+ T+ SPM Reader 3 TGND Earth Ground Sync hub terminal block Note: Up to six (6) Readers can be added to a synchronization circuit. Synchronization between MPR 2.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Configuring synchronization Prerequisites: Refer to Accessing the Reader web interface, page 42. See also Synchronization rules on page 67. Note: Reader synchronization is also enabled remotely by the LC. Example: TDM only 2 Lane ORT with Shoulders (5-Channel scan) and synchronization.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions The Ethernet Network These are general instructions for using Ethernet Switch Modules (ESMs) to create an Inter-Reader (IR) Ethernet network or a Lane Controller (LC) Ethernet network. Installing an Ethernet network Prerequisites: ESMs mounted according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 1. Use CAT 6 Ethernet cables to connect the components in the Ethernet network together as shown in the examples in Figure 5-11.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Configuring reader connections The following steps provide information on configuring the reader connections to the LC via the LPM serial ports. Prerequisites: Accessing the Reader web interface, page 42. 1. Determine what baud rate is required by the lane controller (if using serial connections). From the Dashboard page, in the Configure panel, click on Lane Control. Result: The following screen appears.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Ensure all the COM Ports selected in step 6 are enabled by the corresponding Port State switch. Select the Baud Rate, Data Bits, Parity, and Stop Bits to match the LC communication settings. Example: An example of what your screen may look like after selection.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Assign a static IP address and Subnet Mask (netmask) according to your network requirements. If your network design requires it, you can provide a gateway IP address. Repeat above steps for the secondary CTM. Configuring an LC Ethernet network The Reader data can also be sent to the LC via an Ethernet network. Prerequisites: Accessing the Reader web interface, page 42. You must have Change Configuration permissions. 1.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Lane Assignment The reader can perform lane asignment (voting) to identify the most probable lane in which the OBU resides. This is used when producing VOTE or POST messages to the Lane Controller. The settings for voting method and voting communication are defined on the Lane Assignment page, shown below. 1. From the dashboard page, click the Lane Assignment button. Result: The following screen appears.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Selecting the correct communication method between reader The communication method determines how Readers communicate with each other to share information for determining lane assignments. This is important for situations similar to that shown in Figure 5-14, where, to assign the OBU to a lane, Reader 1 and Reader 2 need to share handshaking information.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Configure how multiple transactions are reported to the LC in IR network: • To send one transaction report per OBU to the LC without informing the LC of suppressed reports, select Disabled from the Cross-Reader Reporting box. • To send all transaction reports (one per reader) for an OBU to the LC, select Report All from the Cross-Reader Reporting box.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Figure 5-15: Three readers covering one direction of wide lane ORT traffic 4. Navigate to the Inter-Reader panel on the Lane Assignment page. The Inter-Reader alias and Ethernet 2 IP address have already been configured as discussed in the previous sections. 5. If there is a low-channel neighbor, toggle the Left Reader switch.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Align the reader time to be the same across all readers. (If you have an NTP server on the local LAN, please enable it. See N, page 215). On the Channels page, toggle the Advanced slider, and ensure all channels covering one direction of traffic have the same (voting) Group ID (typically all group 0). Configuring Legacy Cross Reader Algorithm (CRA) communication Prerequisites: 1.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Configuring Voting Time Manually setting a voting time gives a fixed voting time to each channel. Dynamic voting time allows the Reader to calculate and base the voting time on the average capture zone span time (the average time it takes for OBUs to pass through a capture zone, for a given channel). Manually set the voting time for a channel Prerequisites: 1. Accessing the Reader web interface, page 42.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions For a given channel, in the Dynamic Voting column, select Reader to allow the Reader to automatically adjust the voting time according to prevailing traffic speeds. Typically all channels would be set to Reader, but that is not required. Review the Dynamic Voting Sample Size field. This is the number of previous transactions the Reader uses in the specified channel to determine a new potential voting time.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Note: A channel weight of 100% means the full handshake count is considered at voting time, while a channel weight of 50% means only half the handshake count is considered at voting time. Figure 5-16: Three Wide ORT lanes with two straddle antennas Wide ORT lanes Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 lane 1 lane 2 Confidential Ch 5 lane 3 Page 180 of 247 UM 360467-110 Revision: B © Kapsch TrafficCom Canada Inc.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions 6. TROUBLESHOOTING AND TESTING Troubleshooting Methodology Troubleshooting trees are provided for resolving the most common Reader issues. A Test and Replace methodology is used for servicing the Reader system. The general steps are: 1. Test all symptoms that may have attributed to the reported system fault.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Signal Flow Diagram: Tag Transaction in one dedicated lane TAG ANTENNA MRFMS INTERNET LAN DSM CTM DSM LPM LANE CONTROLLER CFM Reader components in transaction signal path.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions LED Statuses The following table gives an overview of all the LEDs on the Reader. See the Troubleshooting Trees beginning on page 185 to resolve any issues. Table 6-1: CTM LED states explained CTM LEDs LED CGC State Meaning solid green CGC is functional solid red CGC has failed solid amber CGC suspended (i.e.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Troubleshooting tree: LC Ethernet 1 Port communications not working START Symptom: Status page shows LC Ethernet link is Down • Verify ESM tests OK. • Verify Ethernet cable connections between the reader, Ethernet switch (if present), and Lane Controller pass a continuity test for open, high impedance, and short circuit conditions. • Verify LC Ethernet communication is configured correctly.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Troubleshooting tree: Ethernet 2 Port communications not working START Symptom: Status page shows InterReader Ethernet link is Down •Verify Ethernet switch (if present) tests OK. •Verify Ethernet cable connections between the reader, Ethernet switch (if present), and other IR network Readers pass a continuity test for open, high impedance, and short circuit conditions. •Verify IR network is configured correctly.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Troubleshooting tree: LPM Serial Port communications not working Start Symptom: Status page shows LC Serial Link is down • • Verify serial cable connections from the reader to the Lane Controller pass a continuity test for open circuit, high impedance, or short circuit conditions.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Troubleshooting tree: MRFM-S not working START Symptom: MRFM-S LED is OFF • Verify antenna is undamaged. • Verify all cable connections from antenna to RF module. • Verify RF channels are set to Active.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions In - Active CTM Sync LED is not Solid Green Yes Is sync LED Off Faulty Hardware, replace CTM, in active, then Active CTM No Yes Is sync LED flashing Red No No Is frame time same on both sides of reader Align frame timing on both sides of reader Yes Align Sync settings on both sides of reader Sync LED is Orange.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Disconnect each Reader one at a time from the sync hub until the fault clears then reconnect each Reader in the order of removal until the fault reappears. Service each faulty Reader. Sync board Failure Indicator for incomplete cable connections The CTM SYNC LED will flash steadily red if there is no activity on the Rx port on the terminal block of the SPM (R+ and R- on the connector).
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Troubleshooting tree: Reader does not automatically switch back to Primary side after fault recovery START Symptom: Reader stays in Secondary side without auto recovering to Primary side • Verify Primary PMS +5 and +15 LEDs are solid green. • Verify correct configuration file is loaded. • Verify Auto Recovery to Prime is enabled.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Troubleshooting tree: Simultaneous faults on Primary and Secondary CTMs START Symptom: Both CTM MC and/or CGC2 LEDs are solid red Check if the Lane Controller Ethernet Links are Down on the Status page. If the LC Ethernet links are down, check the LC Ethernet server, connections and cables to primary and secondary sides of the Reader.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Identifying failures on the primary and/or secondary side Primary and/or Secondary side failure is indicated by any of the following conditions: • Ethernet LC link down, as indicated on the web page banner and Status page. • Ethernet IR network link down, as indicated on the web page banner and Status page. • Primary CTM MC or CGC LEDs are red • Serial LC link down, as indicated on the web page banner and Status page.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Event Maintenance Instructions Cause Enabling Failed Ethernet Lane Controller Link The Reader forces a switchover when an enabled Ethernet link has failed. Usually a downed link is due to external conditions. A downed link is detected regardless of whether OBU transactions are being generated or not. Must enable Switchover on Ethernet LC Link Down from Switchover panel on General page.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Reader recovery actions For certain failures, the Reader will automatically initiate the recovery actions outlined in Table 6-5.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Testing the MRFM-S slots The following test is to verify that all MRFM-S slots in the upper portion of the Reader rack are functional. Prerequisites: Accessing the Reader web interface, page 42. One functional MRFM-S is installed in the RF slot 1 of the Reader rack. Note: All eight channels in the frame sequence configuration must be enabled to fire, otherwise this test will not work. 1.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions 7. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES WARNING: THE MODULES MAY HAVE SHARP EDGES. HANDLE THE MODULES CAREFULLY. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, USE A MODULE EXTRACTION TOOL TO REMOVE A MODULE. CAUTION: Improper modification of configuration parameters may adversely affect system operation. The default values may not be appropriate for the specific application.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions If cleaning is required: Activate the side of the Reader not being cleaned (see Manually switching a Reader to the redundant side page 44). Power down the side of the Reader to be cleaned. Clean the components and connections and then Power up and activate this Reader side. Power down the remaining Reader side. Clean the components and connections then Power up and activate, if necessary, this Reader side.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions MRFM-S replacement The Reader does not need to be shut down to replace an MRFM-S or MRFM-S Plus Prerequisites: Accessing the Reader web interface, page 42. WARNING: THE MODULES MAY HAVE SHARP EDGES. HANDLE THE MODULES CAREFULLY. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, USE A MODULE EXTRACTION TOOL TO REMOVE A MODULE. WARNING: THE MRFM-S MAY BECOME HOT UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Installing an MRFM-S CAUTION: To avoid damaging the modules, ensure that the connector on the module is properly aligned with the connector on the DSM back plane before the module is securely plugged into the DSM. 1. Insert the MRFM-S module into the Reader. Tighten the screws to secure the MRFM-S to the Reader rack. Connect the RF cable(s) to the MRFM-S appropriate port and tighten with a proper torque wrench.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Prerequisites: Connection to reader, refer to Accessing the Reader web interface, page 42. Removing RF cable/connector 1. Select the Channels page. Set the RF State of the MRFM-S whose cable or connector is being replaced to Offline. Remove the RF cables or connectors. Installing an RF cable/connector Prerequisites: Self-amalgamating tape for connections. 1. Install the RF cables or connectors.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Label and then disconnect any communication cables connected to the CTM. Remove the faulty CTM from the Reader rack. Installing a CTM CAUTION: To avoid damaging the modules, ensure that the connector on the module is properly aligned with the connector on the DSM back plane before the module is securely plugged into the DSM. 1. Install a new CTM in the Reader Rack. Reconnect the communication cables to the CTM.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Test the SPM (see Testing the Synchronization Circuit, page 196). LPM replacement WARNING: THE MODULES MAY HAVE SHARP EDGES. HANDLE THE MODULES CAREFULLY. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, USE A MODULE EXTRACTION TOOL TO REMOVE A MODULE. Removing an LPM 1. Switch the Reader over to the side with the LPM that is not being replaced (see Manually switching a Reader to the redundant side, page 44).
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions WARNING: THE PSM MAY BECOME HOT UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. ENSURE THE PSM HAS COOLED DOWN OR WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING THE PSM. WARNING: EXPOSED HIGH VOLTAGE IS PRESENT IN THE PSM. ENSURE THAT THE POWER SWITCH IS SET TO THE OFF POSITION AND THAT THE AC INPUT POWER CORD IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE REMOVING THE PSM. Removing a PSM 1.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions CFM replacement WARNING: THE MODULES MAY HAVE SHARP EDGES. HANDLE THE MODULES CAREFULLY. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, USE A MODULE EXTRACTION TOOL TO REMOVE A MODULE. Removing a CFM 1. If possible, save the reader configuration to a file (see Saving the Reader configuration, page 212). Remove the CTM on the side of the faulty CFM (see CTM, page 202). While pushing on plastic clips, pull CFM straight out from DSM. Installing a CFM 1.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Replacing a PSM fuse WARNING: INSTALLING A FUSE OF THE WRONG TYPE OR RATING MAY CAUSE A FIRE. INSTALL A TIME LAG FUSE RATED FOR 10A. 1. Set the PSM power switch to the off position. Disconnect the AC power cord. Using a flat-tipped screwdriver, rotate the fuse holder counter-clockwise 180 degrees. Slide out the fuse holder as shown in Figure 7-1.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Rebooting the CTM This procedure outlines two ways of rebooting the CTM Rebooting from the reader web interface (preferred method) Prerequisites: Accessing the Reader web interface, page 42. 1. From the Dashboard page, click the button and confirm the operation. Result: The CTM starts to reboot. Rebooting using CTM ON/OFF switch 1. Set the CTM ON/OFF switch to OFF.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Ensure that LC communications is configured, that is, the appropriate Ethernet and Serial selections are made in the Destinations field. For serial connections, review these settings: Send Serial Heartbeat should only be enabled if the Lane Controller is able to respond to hearbeat messages.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Result: The Reader now continuously checks the Inter-Reader link and switches over if a downed link is detected. Updating Reader Software Periodically, Kapsch Service will release a new version of the Reader software/firmware in a single file. The software names indicate the year, month, day, and revision number of the release. Uploading new firmware Prerequisites: Accessing the Reader web interface, page 42.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Prerequisites: Manage Software permissions. The primary and secondary sides of the Reader are running normally. The required software has been uploaded to the Reader (see above). CAUTION: Activating inactive factory software/firmware on a running system is not recommended. The factory software/firmware may not be appropriate for the specific application.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 1. Maintenance Instructions From the Other Available Software Versions section of the Reader Software page, select a version to be deleted. Click the Delete button. Click Yes to confirm. Result: The software will be deleted and will no longer appear in the software version table. Configuration management Prerequisites: Accessing the Reader web interface, page 42. Change Configuration permission.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions CAUTION: Improper modification of configuration parameters may adversely affect system operation. It is the system integrator’s responsibility to load configuration parameters relevant to the specific operating environment. 1. From the Save / Load page, click the button to locate a previoulsy saved configuration file. 2. In the confirmation dialog click "Yes" load the configuration settings from the file. 3.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Creating a new user This procedure outlines how to create a new user account, create a password, and set the user permissions. 1. From the home page, click the Users button on the Manage panel. Click the button. Result: The following screen appears. Enter a unique user name in the User Name field. Enter the new user’s password in the Password and confirm password in Retype Password field.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Adjust the permission attributes via the toggle switches and click SAVE. Result: The user access permissions are updated. Deleting a user Use this procedure to remove a user’s access to the reader web interface. 1. From the home page, click the Users button on the Manage panel. Select the row containing the user to be removed. Click the Delete button. Click Yes to confirm.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 1. Maintenance Instructions From the home page, click on the Time button in the Configure panel. Alternate: Click on the reader time in the banner. Alternate: From the banner menu, select Time. Enable the Network Time Protocol switch if not already enabled. Review the NTP time offset warning threshold limit in milliseconds. The reader periodically checks that its time offset is less than the limit. If above, it shows an alarm in the banner.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions If the Network Time Protocol setting is currently enabled, disable it first via the toggle switch. The time shown defaults to your current laptop time. Click on either the date or time field to make adjustments, as needed. Click the Set Time button. Review the time zone and adjust if desired. NOTE: The web interface may be temporarily unavailable for a short period after this step.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Maintenance Instructions Result: When the reader is ready to download the log file archive, you should see a window appear similar to the following: Click OK to save the log file archive to your laptop. You can open the archive with a third-party tool such as 7Zip. Result: The log archive is saved to the laptop. Saving all Reader logs to a USB stick This procedure outlines how to save all reader log files to a USB device plugged in to the reader.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Appendix Appendix A Miscellaneous Using PuTTY to connect to the DIAGNOSTIC PORT 1. Launch PuTTY. Select Serial as your Connection Type. Select the computer COM port that is connected to the Diagnostic Port. Enter 115200 in the Speed text box. Click Open. Result: The following configuration screen appears. Press Enter a few times until the login prompt appears. Using HyperTerminal to connect to the DIAGNOSTIC PORT 1. Go to Start → Run.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Appendix From the Display panel, select Binary from the Display As column. MRFM-S data now displays in the display pane in the upper half of the RealTerm window. Accessing Documentation You can access the documentation package for the JANUS reader online at http://dds.kapsch.ca A Username and Password can be obtained from Kapsch Service. The documentation package includes the following.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Appendix Technical Specifications and Pin outs JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Technical Specifications Operation subject to FCC Site licensing (per FCC Part 90, Subpart M) Dimensions (excluding enclosure) Height = 17.5 inch Width = 19.06 inch Depth = 11.30 inch Weight (excluding enclosure) Redundant Reader, with all slots filled: 63 lbs. (Not including MRFM-S) Enclosure Requirements NEMA 4 rated Operating Temperature Range -29.2F to +165.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Appendix NEMA 4 Enclosure Specifications Kapsch TrafficCom Field Cabinet Part Numbers Left hinged: 800127-101 Right hinged: 800127-102 Dimension Height = 36 inch Width = 30 inch Depth = 20 inch Enclosure Requirements A 6 to 8-inch clearance between the top and bottom of the Reader and enclosure. Located for ready maintenance access. Location limited by maximum RF and Synchronization cable run length.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Appendix CTM Diagnostic Port pin out Connector Type Data Communications Equipment (DCE) pin assignment, 9–pin male connector. Lightning Suppression Not required.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Appendix SPM terminal block connections Connector Type Terminal block Lightning Suppression Recommended for all signal wires.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Appendix LPM RS-422 COM Port pin out Connector Type Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) pin assignment, DB9 Lightning Suppression Recommended on pins 1, 2, 3, 4. Pin Number Signal Description 1 TXD+ Transmit data output 2 TXD- Transmit data output 3 RXD+ Receive data output 4 RXD- Receive data input 5 NC 6 NC 7 NC 8 NC 9 NC Confidential Diagram UM 360467-110 Revision: B © Kapsch TrafficCom Canada Inc.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Appendix Antenna Specifications Antenna IAG-1 IAG-3 P/N 800260-011 800260-015 Lane Kit # TBC 802344-203 Description 3x3 patch 3x4 dipole array Antenna Gain (dBi) 16 + 1 14 + 1 Width (inches) 34.75 34.5 Length (inches) 31.75 21.25 Thickness (inches) 2.3 3.13 Weight (lbs) 33 19 Mounting horizontal horizontal Application standard width or ORT lane Standard Width or ORT lane Straddle (feet) (min/max c to c 5.5/6.5 5.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Appendix Antenna Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature: -34C to 74C Vibration: Frequency Displacement Below 1 Hz 10 inch sway 1-4 Hz 1 inch sway 4-10 Hz 0.1 amplitude 11-15 Hz 0.03 amplitude 16-25 Hz 0.02 amplitude 26-30 Hz 0.01 amplitude 31-40 Hz 0.005 amplitude 41-50 Hz 0.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Appendix 10374/ATA/AAR S- 4 Connectors: Use cable assembly tools recommended by the cable manufacturer. Cable splicing: No splices are allowed, must be a continuous run Minimum Bend Radius: See Manufacturers recommendation Finished connection must be weatherproofed using self-amalgamating tape Cable that run underground or may be submersed in water must be installed in conduit with no other cables capable of inducing RFI or EMI.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Appendix Term Meaning DC direct current DCD Data carrier detect RS232 pin assignment DCE Data communications equipment RS232 port configuration, transmit is pin 2 deg. degrees DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung German national standards organization DSM Distribution Module Reader’s back plane carrying DC power distributions to each module and signal connectivity between modules.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Appendix Term Meaning GND ground HS handshake HTTPS Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure Hz Hertz I/O input/output IC Integrated circuit ICD Interface Control Document Specification of the physical interface, protocol and file formats used for messages sent between two communications components.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Appendix Term Meaning Reference or example MC Main Controller Intel-x86 based single-board computer that runs the Reader software MRFM-S Smart RF Module The analog portion of the Reader and the termination point for coaxial cables from the antennas with command driven Tx and Rx attenuation.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Appendix Term Meaning Reference or example RFI Radio Frequency Interference Disturbance to radio signals and electronic circuits due to undesirable E-field emissions from an external source. See also EMI. RFID RF Identification An automatic Identification methodology relying on storing and retrieving data remotely using OBUs or RFID Tags (transponders) and Readers.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Appendix Glossary Name Term or Component Alias or explanation Baud Rate Physical transmission speed: bits, or changes in state, per second Capture Zone An area where an OBU is detected by the MRFM-S. Capture Zone Span Time The amount of time it takes an OBU to pass through a capture zone.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Appendix Name Term or Component Alias or explanation Redundant Reader A toll collection Reader having both Primary and Secondary controller modules. Redundant Side Secondary CTM (or the set of Secondary Reader components) Service Laptop Computer Service tool used to configure, setup, troubleshoot, and monitor the Reader. Skip-on-sync Skip-on-sync indicates what protocol the reader should start reading next.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Appendix Differences between MPR2.4 and the Badger and JANUS Readers ATTENTION 1: A JANUS Multi-protocol Reader 2.4 (MPR2.4) that is non-redundant uses primary-side hardware components whereas the JANUS non-redundant reader uses secondary-side hardware components. ATTENTION 2: The software of a JANUS Multi-protocol Reader 2.4 (MPR2.4) that is non-redundant is locked in Primary mode; the mode switch mechanical position is ignored.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Appendix Feature JANUS Badger Event log Y Y Notes MPR2.4 50 MB; BGR & IAG: 10 events Other Network Time Protocol Y Feedback OBU activation – Option 1 Y Dual Reporting Mode (Redundancy Reporting) Y HARDWARE The JANUS non-redundant Reader uses the Y secondary side components. The JANUS non-redundant MPR 2.4 reader uses the primary side components.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Appendix Appendix B FCC Approved Channel Frequencies and Selection The frequency plan used at a toll site is dependent on the antenna spacing rules, local RF interferers and the approved FCC (or other applicable regulatory body) frequencies. RF Module FCC ID JQU 802295A and also RF Module with Amplifier FCC ID JQU 802295A-A are approved for 30W ERP radiated power by the FCC for the following protocols.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4 Appendix In addition the following rules apply for FDM protocols: The same channel frequency should not be used on adjacent lanes, including straddle and shoulder lanes (recommended at least 24 ft separation between in-line antennas and 21 ft. separation between staggered arrangement antennas). The frequency spacing used shall be at least 2.5 MHz between adjacent antennas (i.e. in-line or straddle antennas).
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4: Appendix Appendix C UI Reader Status Indicators The reader web page banner provides a number of status indicators. The following indicate problem conditions: Indicates a problem with one or more lane (zone) controllers or the connections to those lane (zone) controllers. Indicates problem with Reader to Reader Synchronization.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ ® JANUS Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4: Appendix Appendix D Non-redundant reader The non-redundant Reader consists of: Note: Numbers in the list below refer to those associated with the illustration below. The DSM, and CFM are not shown.
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Kapsch TrafficCom _ JANUS® Multi-Protocol Reader 2.4: Appendix    Confidential    Page 247 of 247 UM 360467-110 Revision: B © Kapsch TrafficCom Canada Inc. 2021 All information contained herein is proprietary to, and may only be used with express, written permission from, Kapsch TrafficCom Canada Inc. FILE: UM 360467-110 REV B3 MPR 2.4 CLEAN.