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SIMATIC Ident 
RFID systems 
 
SIMATIC RF650R  6GT2811-6AB20-*AA0
 
SIMATIC RF680R  6GT2811-6AA10-*AA0 
SIMATIC RF685R   6GT2811-6CA10-*AA0 
 
Getting Started 
 
 
 
Purpose of the document 
With this document, you can commission the SIMATIC readers RF650R, RF680R and 
RF685R of the SIMATIC RF600 system quickly and simply. It also explains how to test 
the basic functionality of the reader (reading RFID UHF transponders) after 
commissioning. 
 
Concept of the warning notices 
This manual contains notices which you should observe to ensure your own personal 
safety, as well as to protect the product and connected equipment. Notices relating to 
your personal safety are highlighted by a warning triangle; notices relating to property 
damage only do not have a warning triangle. Warnings in descending order according to 
the degree of danger are shown as follows. 
 
indicates that death or severe personal injury will result if proper precautions are 
not taken. 
indicates that death or severe personal injury can  result if proper precautions are 
not taken. 
indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are not taken. 
indicates that damage to property can result if proper precautions are not taken. 
 
If more than one degree of danger is present, the notice representing the highest degree 
of danger will be used. A notice warning of injury to persons with a warning triangle may 
also include a warning relating to property damage. 
 
Qualified personnel 
The product/system belonging to this documentation may only be handled by qualified 
personnel for the intended purpose taking into account the documentation relating to the 
intended purpose and, in particular, the safety and warning notices it contains. Due to 
training and experience, qualified personnel is capable of recognizing risks and avoiding 
possible dangers when handling these products/systems. 
 
Correct usage of Siemens products 
Note the following: 
Siemens products may only be used for the applications indicated in the catalog and in 
the relevant technical documentation. If third-party products and components are used, 
these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. These products can only 
function correctly and safely if they are transported, stored, set up, mounted, installed, 
commissioned, operated and maintained correctly. The permitted environmental and 
ambient conditions must be adhered to. Notices in the relevant documentation must be 
 
Trademarks 
All names identified by ® are registered trademarks of Siemens AG. The remaining 
designations in this publication may be trademarks whose use by third parties for their 
own purposes could violate the rights of the owner. 
 
Disclaimer 
We have checked the contents of this manual for agreement with the hardware and 
software described. Since deviations cannot be precluded entirely, we cannot guarantee 
full agreement. However, the data in this manual is reviewed regularly and any necessary 
corrections included in subsequent editions. 
 
Safety notices 
The following safety notices must be observed when installing and operating the readers 
and during all 
work involved such as mounting, connecting up, replacing devices or 
opening the device. 
 
The equipment is designed for operation with Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV) by a 
Limited Power Source (LPS). (This does not apply to 100 V...240 V devices.) 
This means that only SELV / LPS (Limited Power Source) complying with IEC 60950-1 
/ EN 60950-1 / VDE 0805-1 must be connected to the power supply terminals. The 
power supply unit for the equipment power supply must comply with NEC Class 2, as 
described by the National Electrical Code (r) (ANSI / NFPA 70). 
There is an additional requirement if devices are operated with a redundant 
power supply: 
If the equipment is connected to a redundant power supply (two separate power 
supplies), both must meet these requirements. 
Opening the device 
Do not open when energized. 
Protection of the external 24 VDC power supply 
If power is supplied to the module over longer 24 V power cables or networks, the 
coupling in of strong electromagnetic pulses onto the power supply cables is possible. 
This can be caused, for example by lightning strikes or switching of higher loads. 
The connection of the external 24 VDC power supply is not protected from strong 
electromagnetic pulses. Provide suitable surge protection for cables that may be hit by 
Read the manual of the SIMATIC controller you are using 
Prior to installation, connecting up and commissioning, read the relevant sections in the 
manual of the SIMATIC controller being used. When installing and connecting up, keep 
to the procedures described in the manual. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Installing/uninstalling with power off 
Wire up the PC or the SIMATIC controller and the modules and readers to be 
connected only when the power is off. Make sure that the power supply is turned off 
when installing/uninstalling the devices.  
 
Maintaining the degree of protection IP65 with RF680R and RF685R 
Connect all external plugs and use the protective caps to maintain the degree of 
 
Further Information 
You will find more detailed information on the SIMATIC Ident products here: 
•  "SIMATIC RF600" system manual 
•  "SIMATIC RF650R/RF680R/RF685R" configuration manual 
•  "ReadMe_OSS" 
•  Support pages: http://support.automation.siemens.com
 
 
Setup 
For commissioning, you require at least the following components: 
•  RF650R, RF680R or RF685R reader 
•  Wide-range power supply unit 
•  Connecting cable reader ↔ wide-range power supply unit 
•  Ethernet/PROFINET cable 
•  Transponder (EPC global Class 1 Gen 2) 
 
For the RF650R and RF680R readers you also require the following: 
•  Antenna 
•  Antenna cable 
 
Connecting the reader 
Follow the steps below to connect the reader: 
1.  Mount the reader. 
2.  Connect the reader to the PC or the SIMATIC controller using an Ethernet 
cable. 
•  For the Ethernet connection of the RF650R reader, use a connecting cable 
with RJ-45 plugs. 
•  For the PROFIBUS connection of the RF680R/RF685R reader, use a 
connecting cable with M12 plugs (4-pin). 
3.  If necessary, connect the reader to one or more external antennas. 
4.  Connect the reader to the power supply using the connecting cable. 
Once you have connected and turned on the power supply, the reader starts up. During 
this time, the operation and status LEDs (RF680R/RF685R) / "PRE" LED (RF650R) light 
up or flash for several seconds. When the status LEDs or "PRE" LED stop flashing and 
the "R/S" LED is lit/flashes green, the reader startup is complete and the reader is ready 
for operation. 
 
 
Interfaces of the RF680R/RF685R 
readers 
① Digital I/O interface  
  (M12, 12-pin) 
② Power supply 24 VDC  
  and RS-422 (M12, 8-pin) 
③ Ethernet interface,  
  TCP/IP (M12, 4-pin) 
 Ethernet interface,  
 
Interfaces of the RF650R reader 
①
 Digital I/O interface  
  (M12, 12-pin) 
② Power supply 24 VDC  
  and RS-422 (M12, 8-pin) 
 Ethernet interface,  
 
Antenna connectors of the readers 
4 x or 1 x antenna connector for 
external antennas (RP-TNC) 
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