User's Manual
CHAPTER 2 SRP-VRT OVERVIEW
Short Range Programmer VRT—User Guide Page 3
P/N 52806T100 Rev 1 April 2003
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Chapter Two
Short Range Programmer-VRT Overview
The TRACE Short Range Programmer-VRT (SRP-VRT) is a low power,
short range programmer/interrogator activated by a single button for
ease of use in the field. Designed for initial transponder programming,
the SRP’s maximum range is limited so that it can only communicate
with the nearest transponder.
SRP and Components
The SRP is a one-piece handheld unit containing rechargeable batteries.
An internal antenna located near the top of the unit provides both
transmit and receive communications. An external power supply allows
the user to recharge the internal batteries.
The SRP is shipped with the following components:
• SRP handheld unit
• External power supply with cable and connector
SRP Handheld Unit. The handheld SRP unit has a four-line by 20-
character LCD display and an 18-button keypad, which includes five
function keys and two Interrogate (INT) keys. The charging jack is
located on the right-hand side of the unit.
4 line by 20 character
LCD display
17 button keypad
Charging jack
6 volt charging
power supply
Internal antenna for transmit and receive
2 INTERROGATE
buttons
VRT
Label indicating
SRP is VRT-
compatible