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General| Type | RFID Reader |
|---|---|
| Frequency band | UHF |
| Protection class | IP65 |
| Power supply | 24 V DC |
| Frequency Range | 865 to 868 MHz (EU), 902 to 928 MHz (US) |
| RFID standard | ISO 18000-6C |
| Interfaces | Ethernet, RS232 |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Read Range | Up to 8 m (depending on transponder and antenna) |
| Operating Temperature | -25 to +55 °C |
Details the manual's scope and intended audience for SIMATIC RF600 readers.
Specifies the validity period for SIMATIC RF650R/RF680R/RF685R readers and firmware.
Lists registered trademarks of Siemens AG used in the documentation.
Explains how documentation is structured and references related manuals.
Details the evolution of the configuration manual across different editions.
Defines key terms and abbreviations used throughout the document.
Covers device compliance, plant evaluation, and network security measures.
Guidelines for restricting physical access to qualified personnel and securing ports.
Recommendations for keeping software updated and managing protocols.
Guidance on creating strong, unique passwords and user management.
Information on generating and using SSL certificates for secure communication.
Using secure alternatives like HTTPS and enabling necessary services only.
Details available protocols, ports, configuration, authentication, and encryption.
Siemens' guidance on holistic security concepts and product updates.
Details features, applications, characteristics, certificates, and integration options for RF650R/RF680R/RF685R.
Step-by-step guides for S7, Rockwell, XML, and OPC UA users for reader configuration.
Important safety notices, general notes, overvoltage protection, and repair guidelines for device operation.
Step-by-step instructions for connecting readers via Ethernet and PROFIBUS interfaces.
Describes star, bus, and ring topologies, including media redundancy setup.
Methods for assigning IP addresses via PST, STEP 7, and DHCP for reader communication.
Instructions for integrating RF680R/RF685R readers into TIA Portal using HSP or GSDML files.
Steps for creating a new STEP 7 project and adding SIMATIC controllers and readers.
Details parameters configurable via STEP 7, including PROFINET interface and advanced options.
Guides for configuring RF680R/RF685R readers using Studio 5000, including serial number notes.
Procedure for linking RF680R/RF685R EDS files into Studio 5000 Logix Designer.
Steps for creating a Studio 5000 project and integrating RF680R/RF685R readers.
Instructions for starting the WBM, understanding its layout, and logging in.
Details on the WBM start page, device-specific info, project ID, and address information.
Configuration options for country profiles, channels, advanced settings, tag fields, filters, and triggers.
Configuring digital outputs, network interfaces, XML, and OPC UA settings.
Optimizing antenna alignment and activation power for reliable transponder detection.
Using tag monitor, log, messages, and editing transponder data for analysis.
Managing users, roles, firmware updates, and factory resets via the WBM.
Details the SIMATIC Ident library blocks, PLC data types, and project preparation steps.
Explains the general structure of function blocks and programming Ident blocks (basic/extended).
Covers the Ident profile structure, commands, chaining, and repetition for complex functions.
Details the assignment and configuration of digital I/O via SIMATIC controllers.
Steps to import and overview of Rockwell add-on instructions for Ident systems.
Guides for setting up Rockwell projects and assigning parameters to blocks.
Explains the structure of Rockwell add-on instructions and available blocks.
Covers Ident profile structure, commands, and their usage with Rockwell controllers.
Details the configuration of digital I/O for Rockwell controller integration.
Describes the XML interface, command/reply frames, and asynchronous notifications.
Instructions for using the demo application, its structure, UI, and working with readers.
Details commands for connection management and reader configuration via XML.
Covers commands for reading, writing, locking, and killing transponder data via XML.
Explains tagEventReport, RSSIEventReport, ioEventReport, and error/alarm messages.
Explains the OPC UA protocol, its role in industrial data exchange, and device types.
Details basic and RFID-specific methods supported by the SIMATIC RF600 OPC UA server.
Lists RFID methods like Scan, ReadTag, WriteTag, and OPC UA events.
Covers diagnostics via LED displays, WBM, TIA Portal, and Studio 5000 Logix Designer.
Guides for analyzing errors using LED status, XML/PLC messages, OPC UA errors, and WBM.
Steps for backing up, replacing modules, and installing new readers with auto name assignment.
Procedures for updating firmware and restoring readers to factory default settings.
Covers technical basics, RSSI, field propagation, antenna properties, and installation planning.
Application examples for minimizing radiated power, time-limited inventories, and filtering transponders.
Details the structure of command frames for SIMATIC readers and specific commands.
Lists country-specific approvals and required WBM country profile settings.
Provides links to Siemens online support, RFID homepage, and training information.
