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6.2 SIMATIC RF615A

SIMATIC RF600

System Manual, 06/2019, J31069-D0171-U001-A22-7618

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Directional radiation pattern ETSI on non-metallic mounting surface

Pattern of the vertical plane of the antenna

Pattern of the horizontal plane of the antenna

Figure 6-7 Directional radiation pattern RF615A ETSI on non-metallic mounting surface

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Table of Contents3
Introduction13
Preface13
Abbreviations and Naming Conventions14
Safety Information15
General Safety Instructions15
Safety Instructions for Third-Party Antennas as Well as for Modifications to the RF600 System19
Safety Distance to Transmitter Antenna20
Safety Distance between Transmitter Antenna and Personnel20
Minimum Distance to Antenna in Accordance with ETSI21
Minimum Distance to Antenna in Accordance with FCC22
System Overview of SIMATIC RF60025
Application Areas of RF60026
System Components27
Features30
RF600 System Planning33
Overview33
Possible System Configurations33
Intralogistics Scenario33
Scenario for Workpiece Identification36
Goods Tracking Scenario37
Scenario Incoming Goods, Distribution of Goods and Outgoing Goods38
Antenna Configurations39
Antenna Configuration Example40
Possibilities and Application Areas for Antenna Configurations41
Transponder Orientation in Space45
Specified Minimum and Maximum Spacing of Antennas46
Reciprocal Influence of Read Points47
Read and Write Range48
Static/Dynamic Mode49
Operation of Several Readers Within Restricted Space50
Using more than One Reader50
Optimization of Robustness of Tag Data Accesses for Readers that Are Operated Simultaneously50
Frequency Hopping51
Guidelines for Selecting RFID UHF Antennas51
Note Safety Information51
Preconditions for Selecting RFID UHF Antennas51
General Application Planning52
Types of Antenna53
Antenna Cables53
Minimum Distances and Maximum Ranges55
Configurations of Antenna and Transponder55
Effects of the Materials of the Mounting Surfaces on the Range58
Maximum Read/Write Ranges of Transponders59
Minimum Distances between Antennas and Transponders65
Influence of Electrically Conductive Walls on the Range65
Environmental Conditions for Transponders66
The Response of Electromagnetic Waves in the UHF Band66
The Effect of Reflections and Interference66
Influence of Metals67
Influence of Liquids and Non-Metallic Substances68
Influence of External Components68
Planning and Installation of UHF Read Points69
Technical Basics69
Implementation of UHF RFID Installations72
Preparation Phase72
Test Phase73
Setting up Read Points74
Dealing with Field Disturbances77
Types and Approaches to Solutions77
Measures for Eliminating Field Disturbances78
Chemical Resistance of the Readers and Transponders80
Readers80
Overview of the Readers and Their Housing Materials80
Pocan CF220081
Transponder83
Overview of the Transponders and Their Housing Materials83
Acrylonitrile/Butadiene/Styrene (ABS)83
Polyamide 12 (PA12)84
Polyamide 6.6 (PA 6.6)86
Polyamide 6.6 GF (PA 6.6 GF)87
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)89
Polypropylene (PP)91
Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)95
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)96
Regulations Applicable to Frequency Bands97
Guidelines for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)97
Overview97
What Does EMC Mean98
Basic Rules99
Propagation of Electromagnetic Interference100
Equipotential Bonding102
Cable Shielding103
Readers105
Overview105
Simatic Rf610R107
Description107
Overview107
Ordering Data108
Pin Assignment of the Power Supply Interface (X80 24VDC)109
Pin Assignment of the Industrial Ethernet Interface (X1 P1)110
Ground Connection110
Planning Operation110
Internal Antenna110
Interpretation of Radiation Patterns115
Installation / Mounting115
Configuration/Integration116
Technical Specifications117
Dimension Drawing120
Certificates and Approvals121
CE Mark121
Country-Specific Certifications121
FCC Information122
IC-FCB Information123
Other Certificates and Approvals123
Simatic Rf615R124
Description124
Overview124
Ordering Data125
Pin Assignment of the DI/DQ Interface (X10 DI/DQ)126
Switching Scheme for the DI/DQ Interface126
Pin Assignment of the Power Supply Interface (X80 24VDC)128
Pin Assignment of the Industrial Ethernet Interface (X1 P1)129
Ground Connection129
Planning Operation130
Internal Antenna130
External Antenna135
Installing/Mounting136
Configuration/Integration137
Technical Specifications138
Dimension Drawing141
Certificates and Approvals142
CE Mark142
Country-Specific Certifications142
FCC Information143
IC-FCB Information144
Other Certificates and Approvals144
Simatic Rf650R145
Description145
Overview145
Ordering Data146
Pin Assignment of the DI/DQ Interface (X10 DI/DQ)147
Switching Scheme for the DI/DQ Interface148
Pin Assignment of the Power Supply Interface (X80 24VDC)153
Pin Assignment of the Industrial Ethernet Interface (X1 P1)155
Grounding Connection155
Planning Operation156
Antenna/Read Point Configurations156
Installation/Mounting157
Configuration/Integration161
Technical Specifications162
Dimension Drawing165
Certificates and Approvals166
FCC Information168
IC-FCB Information169
Simatic Rf680R170
Description170
Overview170
Ordering Data171
Pin Assignment of the DI/DQ Interface (X10 DI/DQ)172
Switching Scheme for the DI/DQ Interface173
Pin Assignment of the Power Supply Interface (X80 24VDC)178
Pin Assignment of the Industrial Ethernet Interface (X1 P1; X1 P2)180
Grounding Connection180
Planning Operation181
Antenna/Read Point Configurations181
Installation/Mounting182
Mounting/Installation183
Configuration/Integration186
Technical Specifications187
Dimension Drawing190
Certificates and Approvals191
FCC Information193
IC-FCB Information194
Simatic Rf685R195
Description195
Overview195
Ordering Data196
Pin Assignment of the DI/DQ Interface (X10 DI/DQ)197
Switching Scheme for the DI/DQ Interface198
Pin Assignment of the Power Supply Interface (X80 24VDC)203
Pin Assignment of the Industrial Ethernet Interface (X1 P1; X1 P2)205
Grounding Connection205
Planning Operation206
Internal Antenna206
External Antenna215
Installation/Mounting216
Configuration/Integration220
Technical Specifications221
Dimension Drawing224
Certificates and Approvals225
FCC Information227
IC-FCB Information228
Simatic Rf650M229
Description229
Field of Application and Features229
Antennas231
Overview231
Simatic Rf615A233
Characteristics233
Ordering Data234
Mounting234
Connecting the Antenna235
Antenna Parameter Assignment236
Antenna Patterns238
Alignment of Transponders to the Antenna238
Antenna Pattern ETSI241
Antenna Pattern FCC244
Interpretation of Directional Radiation Patterns247
Technical Data248
Dimension Drawing250
Certificates & Approvals251
Simatic Rf620A252
Characteristics252
Ordering Data253
Installation253
Connecting the Antenna254
Bending Radii and Bending Cycles of the Cable254
Antenna Parameter Assignment255
Antenna Patterns257
Alignment of Transponders to the Antenna257
Antenna Pattern ETSI260
Antenna Pattern FCC263
Interpretation of Directional Radiation Patterns266
Technical Data267
Dimension Drawing269
Approvals & Certificates270
Simatic Rf640A271
Characteristics271
Ordering Data272
Installation272
Connecting the Antenna273
Bending Radii and Bending Cycles of the Cable274
Antenna Parameter Assignment274
Setting RF640A Parameters for RF650R274
Setting RF640A Parameters for RF680R/RF685R276
Antenna Patterns278
Antenna Radiation Patterns in the ETSI Frequency Band278
Antenna Radiation Patterns in the FCC Frequency Band283
Interpretation of Directional Radiation Patterns288
Technical Data289
Dimension Drawing291
Approvals & Certificates292
Simatic Rf642A293
Characteristics293
Ordering Data294
Installation294
Connecting the Antenna295
Bending Radii and Bending Cycles of the Cable296
Antenna Parameter Assignment297
Alignment of Transponders to the Antenna297
RF642A Parameter Assignment300
Antenna Patterns302
Antenna Radiation Patterns in the ETSI Frequency Band302
Antenna Radiation Patterns in the FCC Frequency Band304
Interpretation of Directional Radiation Patterns306
Technical Data307
Dimension Drawing309
Approvals & Certificates310
Simatic Rf650A311
Characteristics311
Ordering Data312
Installation312
Connecting the Antenna313
Bending Radii and Bending Cycles of the Cable314
Antenna Parameter Assignment314
Antenna Patterns316
Antenna Patterns in the ETSI Frequency Band317
Antenna Patterns in the FCC Frequency Band319
Interpretation of Directional Radiation Patterns321
Technical Data322
Dimension Drawing324
Approvals & Certificates325
Simatic Rf660A326
Characteristics326
Ordering Data327
Installation327
Connecting the Antenna328
Bending Radii and Bending Cycles of the Cable328
Antenna Parameter Assignment329
Antenna Patterns331
Technical Data334
Dimension Drawing336
Approvals & Certificates337
Simatic Rf680A338
Characteristics338
Ordering Data340
Installation340
Connecting the Antenna341
Bending Radii and Bending Cycles of the Cable342
Antenna Parameter Assignment343
Antenna Patterns345
Antenna Patterns in the ETSI Frequency Band346
Antenna Patterns in the FCC Frequency Band350
Interpretation of Directional Radiation Patterns354
Technical Data355
Dimension Drawing357
Approvals & Certificates358
Transponder359
Overview359
Mode of Operation of Transponders359
Transponder Classes and Generations360
Electronic Product Code (EPC)360
SIMATIC Memory Configuration of the RF600 Transponders and Labels362
Storage and Transportation Roll Goods363
SIMATIC RF630L Smartlabel364
Features364
Ordering Data365
Technical Data366
Dimension Drawings374
Certificates and Approvals377
SIMATIC RF642L Smartlabel378
Features378
Ordering Data378
Technical Specifications379
Dimension Drawing381
SIMATIC RF690L Smartlabel382
Characteristics382
Ordering Data382
Memory Organization383
Technical Specifications383
Dimension Drawing385
Certificates and Approvals386
Simatic Rf610T387
Features387
Ordering Data387
Technical Specifications388
Dimension Drawing390
Certificates and Approvals390
Simatic Rf610T Atex391
Features391
Ordering Data392
Use of the Transponder in Hazardous Areas392
Use of the Transponder in Hazardous Areas for Gases394
Use of the Transponder in Hazardous Areas for Dusts395
Technical Specifications396
Dimension Drawing398
Certificates and Approvals398
Simatic Rf620T399
Characteristics399
Ordering Data400
Planning the Use400
Range When Mounted on Flat Metallic Carrier Plates400
Range When Mounted on Non-Metallic Carrier Materials401
Technical Specifications402
Dimension Drawing404
Certificates and Approvals405
Simatic Rf625T406
Characteristics406
Ordering Data407
Planning the Use407
Optimum Antenna/Transponder Positioning with Planar Mounting of the Transponder on407
Metal407
Range When Mounted on Flat Metallic Carrier Plates408
Range When Mounted on Non-Metallic Carrier Materials409
Mounting in Metal409
Technical Specifications410
Dimension Drawing412
Certificates and Approvals412
Simatic Rf630T413
Characteristics413
Ordering Data414
Planning Application414
Optimum Antenna/Transponder Positioning414
Range When Mounted on Flat Metallic Carrier Plates416
Technical Specifications417
Dimension Drawing419
Certificates and Approvals420
Simatic Rf640T421
Characteristics421
Ordering Data422
Planning the Use422
Optimum Antenna/Transponder Positioning with Plane Mounting of the Transponder on422
Metal422
Range When Mounted on Flat Metallic Carrier Plates423
Range When Mounted on Non-Metallic Carrier Materials424
Use of the Transponder in Hazardous Areas424
Use of the Transponder in Hazardous Areas for Gases425
Use of the Transponder in Hazardous Areas for Dusts427
Technical Specifications430
Dimension Drawing433
Certificates and Approvals434
Simatic Rf645T435
Characteristics435
Ordering Data435
Technical Specifications436
Dimension Drawing438
Certificates and Approvals440
Simatic Rf680T441
Characteristics441
Ordering Data442
Planning the Use442
Optimum Antenna/Transponder Positioning with Plane Mounting of the Transponder on442
Metal442
Range When Mounted on Flat Metallic Carrier Plates443
Range When Mounted on Non-Metallic Carrier Materials443
Use of the Transponder in the Hazardous Area444
Use of the Transponder in the Hazardous Area for Gases444
Use of the Transponder in the Hazardous Area for Dusts448
Technical Specifications451
Dimension Drawing453
Certificates and Approvals454
Simatic Rf682T455
Characteristics455
Ordering Data456
Planning Operation456
Optimum Antenna/Transponder Positioning with Plane Mounting of the Transponder on456
Metal456
Note on Installation457
Range When Mounted on Flat Metallic Carrier Plates457
Technical Specifications458
Dimension Drawing460
Certificates and Approvals461
Integration into Networks463
Overview of Parameterization of RF600 Reader463
Integration in IT Networks Via the User Application464
Integration in Control Networks464
System Diagnostics467
Diagnostics Via the LED Displays of the Reader467
How the LED Status Display Works471
Diagnostics Via LED Operating Display472
XML/PLC Error Messages473
Accessories481
Wide-Range Power Supply Unit for SIMATIC RF Systems481
Features481
Scope of Supply481
Ordering Data482
Safety Information483
Mounting & Connecting485
Pin Assignment of DC Outputs and Mains Connection488
Technical Specifications488
Dimension Drawing491
Certificates and Approvals492
Power Splitter for RF600 Systems494
Characteristics494
Ordering Data494
Example of a Configuration495
Technical Specifications495
Dimension Drawing496
Reader and Antenna Holders497
Overview497
Ordering Data497
Mounting with the SIMATIC Antenna Holder497
Dimension Drawing499
A a503
Appendix503
Certificates & Approvals503
Service & Support506

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