Commissioning
4.1 Commissioning (hardware)
Mobile reader SIMATIC RF660M
22 Operating Instructions, 02/2022, C79000-G8976-C660-01
4.1.4 Replacing the head module
To be able to read out transponder data using the mobile reader, you need to attach a head
module suitable for your usage conditions to the reader. The SIMATIC RF660H head module
was designed for use in the UHF area.
Properties of the "SIMATIC RF660H" UHF head module
You can read and write transponders in the frequency range from 865 to 928 MHz using the
UHF head modules.
Table 4- 2 Properties of the UHF head module
1)
• ETSI (Europe): 865 to 868 MHz
• FCC (USA): 902 to 928 MHz
• CMIIT (China): 920.625 to 924.375 MHz
standards / transponder
• ISO 18000-62
• ISO 18000-63
EPCglobal UHF Class 1 Gen 2
1)
Depending on the country or region and the SIMATIC RF660H head module version used
Note that there are three UHF head module versions. Depending on the country or region
where you operate the SIMATIC RF160B mobile reader, you need to use one of the following
head modules:
• SIMATIC RF660H (ETSI); article number "6GT2813-1FA00"
• SIMATIC RF660H (FCC): Article number "6GT2813-1FA10"
• SIMATIC RF660H (CMIIT); article number "6GT2813-1FA20"
You can find detailed information on the country profiles and on which head module is
suitable for your country or region in "List of country profiles (https://www.siemens.com/rfid-
approvals)".
Note
Temperature rise during continuous operation
UHF module can get very warm during continuous operation. To protect
persons and the module, the maximum duration of a read operation is limited to two
minutes.
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
