Table of contents
SIMATIC RF600
4 System Manual, 11/2018, J31069-D0171-U001-A21-7618
4.3.9.4 Types of antenna ................................................................................................................... 53
4.3.9.5 Antenna cables ...................................................................................................................... 53
4.4 Environmental conditions for transponders ........................................................................... 55
4.5 The response of electromagnetic waves in the UHF band .................................................... 55
4.5.1 The effect of reflections and interference .............................................................................. 55
4.5.2 Influence of metals ................................................................................................................. 56
4.5.3 Influence of liquids and non-metallic substances .................................................................. 57
4.5.4 Influence of external components .......................................................................................... 57
4.6 Planning and installation of UHF read points ......................................................................... 58
4.6.1 Technical basics..................................................................................................................... 58
4.6.2 Implementation of UHF RFID installations ............................................................................. 60
4.6.2.1 Preparation phase .................................................................................................................. 61
4.6.2.2 Test phase ............................................................................................................................. 62
4.6.2.3 Setting up read points ............................................................................................................ 62
4.6.3 Dealing with field disturbances .............................................................................................. 66
4.6.3.1 Types and approaches to solutions ....................................................................................... 66
4.6.3.2 Measures for eliminating field disturbances ........................................................................... 67
4.7 Chemical resistance of the readers and transponders .......................................................... 69
4.7.1 Readers .................................................................................................................................. 69
4.7.1.1 Overview of the readers and their housing materials ............................................................ 69
4.7.1.2 Pocan CF2200 ....................................................................................................................... 70
4.7.2 Transponder ........................................................................................................................... 72
4.7.2.1 Overview of the transponders and their housing materials ................................................... 72
4.7.2.2 Acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene (ABS) .................................................................................... 73
4.7.2.3 Polyamide 12 (PA12) ............................................................................................................. 74
4.7.2.4 Polyamide 6.6 (PA 6.6) .......................................................................................................... 76
4.7.2.5 Polyamide 6.6 GF (PA 6.6 GF) .............................................................................................. 77
4.7.2.6 Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) .......................................................................................... 78
4.7.2.7 Polypropylene (PP) ................................................................................................................ 80
4.7.2.8 Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) ................................................................................................. 84
4.7.2.9 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ........................................................................................................ 85
4.8 Regulations applicable to frequency bands ........................................................................... 86
4.9 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) .............................................................. 86
4.9.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................ 86
4.9.2 What does EMC mean? ......................................................................................................... 87
4.9.3 Basic rules .............................................................................................................................. 88
4.9.4 Propagation of electromagnetic interference ......................................................................... 89
4.9.5 Equipotential bonding ............................................................................................................ 91
4.9.6 Cable shielding....................................................................................................................... 92
5 Readers ................................................................................................................................................ 95
5.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................ 95
5.2 SIMATIC RF615R .................................................................................................................. 97
5.2.1 Description ............................................................................................................................. 97
5.2.1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................ 97
5.2.1.2 Ordering data ......................................................................................................................... 98
5.2.1.3 Pin assignment of the DI/DQ interface (X10 DI/DQ) .............................................................. 99
5.2.1.4 Switching scheme for the DI/DQ interface ........................................................................... 100
5.2.1.5 Pin assignment of the RS422 interface (X80 DC24V) ......................................................... 102
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