Siemens SIMATIC RF685R User Manual

Antennas
6.8 SIMATIC RF680A
SIMATIC RF600
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6.8 SIMATIC RF680A
NOTICE
Note on release
The use of the adaptive antenna SIMATIC RF680A with the readers RF650R, RF680R and
RF685R as of version V2.2.0 (supplied as of 03/2016) is possible.
You will find the version on the type plate of the device.
6.8.1 Characteristics
SIMATIC RF680A
Characteristics
Area of application The SIMATIC RF680A is an adap-
tive UHF antenna in a medium size
with high range for industrial appli-
cations in production and logistics.
Frequency range
865 to 928 MHz
Read range
Max. 8 m
Polarization Selectable (circular, linear horizon-
tal, linear vertical)
Degree of protection
IP65
Mounting 4 x M4
(VESA 100 fixing system)
Connector The antenna is connected directly to
the housing with an RP-TNC cou-
pling
①
.
Status display
1 LED
②
Frequency ranges
The antenna is a broadband antenna and covers the frequency ranges from 865 to 928
MHz.
Function
The SIMATIC RF680A is used for transmitting and receiving data in the UHF range. The
antennas are connected to the SIMATIC RF600 readers via antenna cables that are
available in different lengths.

Siemens SIMATIC RF685R Specifications

General

Brand	Siemens
Model	SIMATIC RF685R
Category	Rfid Systems
Language	English