NEWS BRIEF -- TransCore Releases SmartPass 4, Flexible, Low-Cost Automatic Equipment Identification Tag Reader for Freight Rail

DALLAS--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--TransCore introduces the SmartPass® 4 low-cost automatic equipment identification (AEI) tag reader. The SmartPass 4 is a fully integrated, self-contained radio frequency identification-based AEI tag reader specifically targeted at low-speed AEI applications such as yards, scales, loadouts, shipper locations, etc.

The SmartPass 4 can read Association of American Railroads (AAR)-encoded AEI tags. Additionally, the SmartPass 4 provides onboard decoding of AAR-encoded tags to directly output the railcar information without the need for additional decoding software, improving efficiency and streamlining processes.

SmartPass 4 readers are designed for unparalleled flexibility. Each is equipped with an onboard real-time clock to track when tags are read; expanded tag buffering; programmable operating frequency and RF power; and built-in self-test. An optional configuration replaces the internal antenna with an external antenna offering increased installation flexibility over previous models. This allows for the use of low-profile antennas in restricted clearance locations and for the reader to be mounted out of harm’s way.

SmartPass 4 readers are quickly and easily installed, tested, and maintained by TransCore-trained authorized partners. The SmartPass 4's command set is compatible with previous generation SmartPass readers.

About TransCore

TransCore’s 70-year heritage supporting the transportation industry spans a range of offerings for the toll, traffic management, airport, parking, access control, rail, intermodal, trucking, and homeland security markets. With products and installations in 46 countries, more than 100 patents worldwide, and pioneering applications of RFID and satellite communications technologies, TransCore's expertise is unparalleled in the markets it serves. TransCore has more than 2,000 employees in 80 locations throughout the world. For more information, visit www.transcore.com.