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Glossary 
Active field 
Area with minimum field strength containing the transmission window, as well as the areas in 
which the field strength is no longer sufficient for data exchange. 
Active surface 
See active field 
Automation system (AS) 
A programmable logical controller (PLC) of the SIMATIC S7 system, comprising a central 
controller, a CPU and various I/O modules. 
Byte 
A group of bits, normally eight 
CE Label 
Communauté Européenne (product mark of the European Union) 
Communication modules 
Communication modules are used to integrate the MOBY identification systems in SIMATIC 
or SINUMERIK systems, or to connect them to PROFIBUS DP, PC or any other system. 
Once supplied with the corresponding parameters and data, they handle data 
communication. They then make the corresponding results and data available. Suitable 
software blocks (FB/FC for SIMATIC; C libraries for PCs with Windows Professional) ensure 
easy and fast integration in the application. 
Data transmission rate 
Unit of measurement for the volume of data transmitted within a unit of time, e.g. bytes/s 
Dwell time 
The dwell time is the time in which the transponder dwells within the transmission window of 
a write/read device. The write/read device can exchange data with the transponder during 
this time.