Antennas
6.8 SIMATIC RF680A
SIMATIC RF600
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6.8.4 Connecting the antenna
The SIMATIC RF680A antenna must be connected to the reader using an antenna cable.
Preassembled standard cables in lengths of 1 m, 3 m, 5 m, 10 m, 15 m, 20 m and 40 m are
available to connect the antenna.
Do not connect the adaptive antenna RF680A during operation. Only connect the antenna
to a reader that has been switched off and then restart the reader.
The range of the antenna is limited by the cable loss. The maximum range can be achieved
with the cable 6GT2815-0BH10 (length 1 m), since this cable has the lowest cable loss.
Note
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Use of Siemens antenna cables
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o ensure optimum functioning of the antenna, it is recommended that a Siemens antenna
able be used in accordance with the list of accessories.
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