Commissioning
4.1 Commissioning (hardware)
Mobile reader SIMATIC RF660M
Operating Instructions, 02/2022, C79000-G8976-C660-01
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Antenna field and read position
The following figure shows the antenna field of the SIMATIC RF160B in connection with a
UHF head module, as well as the optimum read position of the transponder.
① Optimum operating area:
≤ 60 ° in front of the UHF head module, with horizontal alignment of the transponder axis
Optimum transponder alignment to the mobile reader (maximum range)
Alternatively transponder alignment to the reader (range reduced by approx. 20%)
Figure 4-7 Radiation of the antenna field of the UHF head module
Procedure
You can easily replace the head module interface cover or the head module by sliding it off or
onto the base module from the side.
Figure 4-8 Replacing the head module