Siemens RF660 RFID reader User Manual

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Introduction 1Safety Information 2System overview 3RF600 system planning 4RF660R reader 5Antennas 6Transponder/tags 7Accessories 8Appendix ASIMATIC RF600 RFID systemsRF600 System Manual 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618
Safety Guidelines This manual contains notices you have to observe in order to ensure your personal safety, as well as to prevent damage to property. The notices referring to your personal safety are highlighted in the manual by a safety alert symbol, notices referring only to property damage have no safety alert symbol. These notices shown below are graded according to the degree of danger. Danger indicates that death or severe personal injury will result if proper precautions are not taken. Warning indicates that death or severe personal injury may result if proper precautions are not taken. Caution with a safety alert symbol, indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are not taken. Caution without a safety alert symbol, indicates that property damage can result if proper precautions are not taken. Notice indicates that an unintended result or situation can occur if the corresponding information is not taken into account. If more than one degree of danger is present, the warning notice representing the highest degree of danger will be used. A notice warning of injury to persons with a safety alert symbol may also include a warning relating to property damage. Qualified Personnel The device/system may only be set up and used in conjunction with this documentation. Commissioning and operation of a device/system may only be performed by qualified personnel. Within the context of the safety notes in this documentation qualified persons are defined as persons who are authorized to commission, ground and label devices, systems and circuits in accordance with established safety practices and standards. Prescribed Usage Note the following: Warning This device may only be used for the applications described in the catalog or the technical description and only in connection with devices or components from other manufacturers which have been approved or recommended by Siemens. Correct, reliable operation of the product requires proper transport, storage, positioning and assembly as well as careful operation and maintenance. Trademarks All names identified by ® are registered trademarks of the Siemens AG. The remaining trademarks in this publication may be trademarks whose use by third parties for their own purposes could violate the rights of the owner. Disclaimer of Liability We have reviewed the contents of this publication to ensure consistency with the hardware and software described. Since variance cannot be precluded entirely, we cannot guarantee full consistency. However, the information in this publication is reviewed regularly and any necessary corrections are included in subsequent editions. Siemens AG Automation and Drives Postfach 48 48 90437 NÜRNBERG GERMANY Order No.: Edition 09/2005 Copyright © Siemens AG 2005. Technical data subject to change
RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, iii Table of contents 1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................. 1-1 1.1 Preface....................................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Navigating in the system manual............................................................................................... 1-3 2 Safety Information................................................................................................................................... 2-1 2.1 General safety instructions ........................................................................................................ 2-1 3 System overview..................................................................................................................................... 3-1 3.1 RF System SIMATIC RF600...................................................................................................... 3-1 3.1.1 Application areas of RF600........................................................................................................ 3-2 3.1.2 Features..................................................................................................................................... 3-3 4 RF600 system planning .......................................................................................................................... 4-1 4.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................... 4-1 4.2 Antenna configurations .............................................................................................................. 4-2 4.2.1 Antenna configuration example ................................................................................................. 4-2 4.2.2 Possibilities and application areas for antenna configurations.................................................. 4-3 4.2.3 Tag orientation in space............................................................................................................. 4-6 4.2.4 Specified minimum and maximum spacing of antennas ........................................................... 4-7 4.2.5 Mutual interference of readers (antennas)................................................................................. 4-9 4.2.6 Reading range ......................................................................................................................... 4-10 4.2.7 Increasing the probability of identification for tags - Antenna switching .................................. 4-11 4.3 Environmental conditions for transponders ............................................................................. 4-12 4.3.1 Basic rules................................................................................................................................ 4-12 4.4 The response of electromagnetic waves in the UHF band...................................................... 4-13 4.4.1 The effect of reflections and interference ................................................................................ 4-13 4.4.2 Influence of metals................................................................................................................... 4-14 4.4.3 Influence of liquids and non-metallic substances .................................................................... 4-15 4.5 Regulations applicable to frequency bands ............................................................................. 4-16 4.5.1 Regulations for UHF frequency bands in Europe .................................................................... 4-16 4.5.2 Regulations for UHF frequency bands in the USA .................................................................. 4-18 4.6 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)................................................................ 4-19 4.6.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................. 4-19 4.6.2 What does EMC mean?........................................................................................................... 4-20 4.6.3 Basic rules................................................................................................................................ 4-20 4.6.4 Propagation of electromagnetic interference ........................................................................... 4-23 4.6.5 Prevention of interference sources .......................................................................................... 4-27 4.6.6 Equipotential bonding .............................................................................................................. 4-28 4.6.7 Cable shielding......................................................................................................................... 4-29 5 RF660R reader....................................................................................................................................... 5-1 5.1 Description ................................................................................................................................. 5-1 5.1.1 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................. 5-2
Table of contents RF600 iv System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 5.1.2 Design of the RF660R reader ....................................................................................................5-3 5.1.3 Status displays ........................................................................................................................... 5-4 5.1.4 Pin assignment of the serial interfaces ...................................................................................... 5-5 5.1.5 Pin assignment and connections of the digital I/O interface...................................................... 5-6 5.1.6 Power supply.............................................................................................................................. 5-8 5.1.7 Grounding connection................................................................................................................ 5-9 5.2 5-10 5.3 Installation /Mounting ............................................................................................................... 5-10 5.3.1 Mounting/Installation ................................................................................................................ 5-10 5.4 Configuration/integration.......................................................................................................... 5-10 5.4.1 Configuration............................................................................................................................ 5-10 5.4.2 Transmission protocols ............................................................................................................ 5-12 5.5 Maintenance and service ......................................................................................................... 5-13 5.6 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................... 5-14 5.6.1 Technical specifications of RF660R......................................................................................... 5-14 5.7 Dimension drawings................................................................................................................. 5-17 5.7.1 Dimension drawings................................................................................................................. 5-17 5.8 Certificates and approvals........................................................................................................ 5-18 5.8.1 FCC information ....................................................................................................................... 5-18 5.8.2 Compliance distance for RF Exposure .................................................................................... 5-18 6 Antennas ................................................................................................................................................ 6-1 6.1 RF660A antenna ........................................................................................................................ 6-1 6.1.1 RF660A description.................................................................................................................... 6-1 6.1.2 Application Planning................................................................................................................... 6-4 6.1.3 Installation /Mounting ................................................................................................................. 6-6 6.1.4 Connecting an antenna to a reader ........................................................................................... 6-9 6.1.5 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................... 6-10 7 Transponder/tags.................................................................................................................................... 7-1 7.1 Mode of operation of transponders ............................................................................................ 7-1 7.2 Transponder classes and generations....................................................................................... 7-2 7.3 Electronic Product Code (EPC) ................................................................................................. 7-4 8 Accessories ............................................................................................................................................ 8-1 8.1 Wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems .......................................................... 8-2 8.1.1 Features ..................................................................................................................................... 8-2 8.1.2 Scope of supply.......................................................................................................................... 8-4 8.1.3 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................. 8-4 8.1.4 Safety Information ...................................................................................................................... 8-4 8.1.5 Connecting ................................................................................................................................. 8-5 8.1.6 Technical specifications ............................................................................................................. 8-6 8.1.7 Modification possibilities............................................................................................................. 8-8 8.1.8 Pin assignment of DC outputs and mains connection ............................................................... 8-8 8.1.9 Dimension drawing..................................................................................................................... 8-9 A.1 Certificates and approvals..........................................................................................................A-1 A.2 Service and support ...................................................................................................................A-4 A.3 Contact partners.........................................................................................................................A-5 A.4 Training ......................................................................................................................................A-5
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RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 1-1 Introduction 11.1 Preface Purpose of this document This system manual contains the information needed to plan and configure the system. It is intended both for programming and testing/debugging personnel who commission the system themselves and connect it with other units (automation systems, further programming devices), as well as for service and maintenance personnel who install expansions or carry out fault/error analyses. Where this documentation is valid This documentation is valid for all supplied variations of the SIMATIC RF600 system and describes the state of delivery as of September 2005. Conventions The following terms/abbreviations are used synonymously in this document: • Reader, read/write device, write/read device • Tag, transponder, mobile data memory, data carrier, SmartLabel • Communication module, interface module History Edition Remarks 09/2005 First Edition Declaration of conformity The EC declaration of conformity and the corresponding documentation are made available to authorities in accordance with EC directives. Your sales representative can provide these on request.
Introduction 1.1 Preface RF600 1-2 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, Observance of installation guidelines The installation guidelines and safety instructions given in this documentation must be followed during commissioning and operation.
Introduction 1.2 Navigating in the system manual RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 1-3 1.2 Navigating in the system manual Structure of contents Contents Table of Contents Organization of the documentation, including the index of pages and chapters Introduction Purpose, layout and description of the important topics. Safety Information Refers to all the valid technical safety aspects which have to be adhered to while installing, commissioning and operating the product/system and with reference to statutory regulations. System overview Overview of all RF identification systems, system overview of SIMATIC RF600 RFID system planning Information about possible applications of SIMATIC RF600, support for application planning, tools for finding suitable SIMATIC RF600 components. Readers Description of readers which can be used for SIMATIC RF600 Antennas Description of antennas which can be used for SIMATIC RF600 Transponders Description of transponders which can be used for SIMATIC RF600 Appendix Service and support, contact partners, training centers List of abbreviations List of all abbreviations used in the document
Introduction 1.2 Navigating in the system manual RF600 1-4 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618,
RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 2-1 Safety Information 22.1 General safety instructions Caution Please observe the safety instructions on the back cover of this documentation. SIMATIC RFID products comply with the salient safety specifications to IEC, EN, UL and CSA. If you have questions about the admissibility of the installation in the designated environment, please contact your service representative. Caution Alterations to the devices are not permitted. Failure to observe this requirement shall constitute a revocation of the radio equipment approval, CE approval and manufacturer's warranty. Repairs Repairs may only be carried out by authorized qualified personnel. Warning Unauthorized opening of and improper repairs to the device may result in substantial damage to equipment or risk of personal injury to the user.
Safety Information 2.1 General safety instructions RF600 2-2 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, System expansion Only install system expansion devices designed for this device. If you install other upgrades, you may damage the system or violate the safety requirements and regulations for radio frequency interference suppression. Contact your technical support team or your sales outlet to find out which system upgrades are suitable for installation. Caution If you cause system defects by installing or exchanging system expansion devices, the warranty becomes void.
RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 3-1 System overview 33.1 RF System SIMATIC RF600 SIMATIC RF600 is an identification system that operates in the UHF range. UHF technology supports large write/read distances with passive tags. The SIMATIC RF660-R read/write devices (readers), fitted for example on the gate of a warehouse, automatically record every movement of goods, and signal these to the host systems. The data are filtered and compressed there by data management software in order, for example, to generate the receiving department transaction for the ERP system. At the same time, the delivery can be automatically checked for correctness and completeness prior to storage by means of the electronic delivery list. ,QWHUQHW:/$1(WKHUQHW352),%86 (WKHUQHW5),''DWDDFTXLVLWLRQOHYHO(53(QWHUSULVH5HVRXUFH3ODQQLQJb6&0b6XSSO\&KDLQ0DQDJHPHQW0(60DQXIDFWXULQJ([HFXWLRQ6\VWHP6,0$7,&,7)UDPHZRUN5)5UHDGHUZLWKVHSDUDWHDQWHQQDV5)5UHDGHUZLWKLQWHJUDODQWHQQDDYDLODEOHVRRQ0RELOHZULWHUHDGGHYLFHDYDLODEOHVRRQ7DJ6,0$7,&6WKURXJKRSWLRQDOLQWHUIDFHPRGXOHDYDLODEOHVRRQ5),'GHYLFHGDWDPDQDJHPHQW2EMHFWQDPHVHUYLFH(3&GDWDRIWKHPDQXIDFWXUHU(3&*OREDO,QWHJUDWLRQ(53OHYHO0(6OHYHO3/&3&OHYHO Figure 3-1 System overview of SIMATIC RF600
System overview 3.1 RF System SIMATIC RF600 RF600 3-2 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 3.1.1 Application areas of RF600 RFID (radio frequency identification) permits interruption-free tracking and documentation of all delivered, stocked and shipped goods in the incoming goods, warehouse, production logistics and distribution departments. A small data medium - referred to as SmartLabel or tag - is adhered to every item, package or palette, and contains all important information. The data medium receives the power it requires via an antenna which is also used for data transmission. Equipped with a rugged casing to the high IP 65 degree of protection and suitable for use over a wide range of temperatures, the reader is also a match for the demands of harsh industrial conditions in, for example, warehouses or on loading ramps.
System overview 3.1 RF System SIMATIC RF600 RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 3-3 3.1.2 Features The RF600 identification system has the following performance features: RFID system RF600 Type Contactless RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) system in the UHF band Transmission frequency 865-868 MHz (Europe) 902-928 MHz (USA) Read/write distance Europe: < 3.5 m USA: < 4 m Data carrier/tags Memory Up to 2048 bits Type Smart Labels Container tag (available soon) Heat-resistant data medium (available soon) Standards EPCglobal Class 1, Gen 2 ISO 18000-6B Software Data Manager PC software for • Configuration and diagnostics • Interfacing to IT systems Configuration software PC software for parameterizing the RF660R reader System requirements Windows XP with Net Framework 1.1
System overview 3.1 RF System SIMATIC RF600 RF600 3-4 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618,
RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 4-1 RF600 system planning 44.1 Overview You should observe the following criteria for implementation planning: • Antenna configurations • Environmental conditions for transponders • The response of electromagnetic waves in the UHF band • EMC directives
RF600 system planning 4.2 Antenna configurations RF600 4-2 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 4.2 Antenna configurations 4.2.1 Antenna configuration example The following diagram shows an example of a portal configuration. The antenna are positioned at the height at which the tags are expected which are to be identified. The maximum width of the portal that is recommended for reliable operation is 4 m. The diagram shows a configuration with two antennas. Up to four antennas can be used depending on the local conditions. 5HDGHU$QWHQQH7DJ/DGHUDPSH Figure 4-1 Typical gate configuration
RF600 system planning 4.2 Antenna configurations RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 4-3 4.2.2 Possibilities and application areas for antenna configurations Some basic antenna configurations and possible fields of application are shown below. Antenna configuration 1: Description/ application areas  This arrangement of antennas is appropriate when the tags to be read are only located on one side of the items to be identified, e.g. when palettes are to be identified on which the tags to be read must be on a prespecified side. ① Tag Antenna configuration 2: Description/ application areas  Preferred application: In the identification of goods in loading portals. The tag is located in the field of radiation of two antennas; for reliable tag reading, the height of the tag above floor level must therefore be known with reasonable accuracy. ① Tag
RF600 system planning 4.2 Antenna configurations RF600 4-4 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, Antenna configuration 3: Description/ application areas  Preferred application: In the identification of goods in loading portals. Similar to configuration 2, but with additional reading reliability when the tag is at an angle to the vertical. ① Tag Antenna configuration 4: Description/ application areas  Preferred application: In the identification of goods in loading portals. The tag is located in the field of radiation of all four antennas, so the tag position can vary more than in configuration 2 for reliable tag identification. ① Tag
RF600 system planning 4.2 Antenna configurations RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 4-5 Antenna configuration 5: Description/ application areas  Preferred application: In the identification of goods in loading portals. Similar to configuration 4, but the reliability of tag identification is improved as a result of the four antennas at separate locations, so the tag position is not critical. ① Tag Antenna configuration 6: Description/ application areas  This tunnel configuration is suitable for conveyor belt applications. The goods with the tags to be read are moving forwards on a conveyor belt but the alignment of the tags relative to the antennas is not clearly defined. One of the antenna is located on the floor and radiates vertically upwards in the direction of the conveyor belt. A relatively high reading reliability is achieved due to the use of four antennas. ① Tag
RF600 system planning 4.2 Antenna configurations RF600 4-6 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 4.2.3 Tag orientation in space The alignment of the tag antenna to the antenna of the reader affects the reading range. For maximum performance and to achieve the maximum reading range, the tag antenna should therefore be aligned in parallel with the reader antenna: Parallel tag alignment Large reading range Maximum probability of identification of tags. Perpendicular tag alignment Minimal reading range Minimum probability of identification of tags.
RF600 system planning 4.2 Antenna configurations RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 4-7 4.2.4 Specified minimum and maximum spacing of antennas Specified minimum spacing of antennas The following diagram shows the specified minimum and maximum spacings for mounting antennas: A minimum spacing of 50 cm is necessary between the antenna and liquids or metals. The distance between the antenna and the floor should also be at least 50 cm. PLQFPPLQFPุ0HWDOUDFN /LTXLG Figure 4-2 Distance to the environment The distance between two antennas mounted alongside each other or one above the other should be at least 20 to 50 cm.
RF600 system planning 4.2 Antenna configurations RF600 4-8 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, FP Figure 4-3 Antennas mounted adjacently horizontally or vertically For a portal configuration, the distance between two antennas that are connected to the same reader is up to 3.5 m (in Europe) or 4 m (in the USA). (XURSH PD[P86$ PD[P Figure 4-4 Portal configuration
RF600 system planning 4.2 Antenna configurations RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 4-9 4.2.5 Mutual interference of readers (antennas) Using more than one reader When several RFID readers are used, there is a danger that RFID tags can also be read by other readers. It must be ensured that the tag can only be identified by the appropriate reader. Technical faults between readers can then only occur when they transmit on the same channel, i.e. in the same frequency range of a frequency band. To prevent this, the RF660R reader uses the "Listen before talk" technique in Europe or frequency hopping between many different channels in the USA.
RF600 system planning 4.2 Antenna configurations RF600 4-10 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 4.2.6 Reading range The reading range between the reader (antenna) and the transponder is affected by the following factors: The reading range depends on Description Transmit power of the reader The higher the transmit power of the reader, the larger the reading range. Tag size and type The larger the tag antenna, the larger the power input area and therefore the larger the reading range. Absorption factor of the materials The higher the absorption of the surrounding material, the smaller the reading range. Antenna amplification The bigger the antenna amplification, the larger the reading range. Production quality of the tag The better the tag has been matched to the operating frequencies during manufacturing, the greater the reading range Reflection characteristics of the environment In a multiple-reflection environment, the reading range can be significantly higher than in a low-reflection environment. .
RF600 system planning 4.2 Antenna configurations RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 4-11 4.2.7 Increasing the probability of identification for tags - Antenna switching To achieve a high probability of reading tags, the antenna switching function has been implemented in the RF600R reader: At a given time, the system transmits on one antenna and receives on the other antennas. As long as the antenna is receiving signals from further tags, the system continues to transmit on the same transmit antenna until all responding tags have been identified. Subsequently, or if no tags respond, the system activates another antenna as the transmit antenna. After all the antenna have transmitted at least once, or when the settling time is excessively long, the reader activates frequency hopping (in the USA) or channel selection (in Europe). Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3 $177; 5;5;$17$17 $175; 5;7;$17$17 $175; 7;5;$17$17 Antenna 1 transmits Antenna 2 and 3 receive Antenna 2 transmits Antenna 1 and 3 receive Antenna 3 transmits Antenna 1 and 2 receive
RF600 system planning 4.3 Environmental conditions for transponders RF600 4-12 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 4.3 Environmental conditions for transponders 4.3.1 Basic rules The transponder must not be placed directly on metal surfaces or on containers of liquid. For physical reasons, a minimum distance must be maintained between the tag antenna and conductive material. A minimum distance of 5 cm is recommended. The tag function is improved with greater distances (between 5 and 20 cm). The best performance is achieved when the tag is mounted on a non-conductive material such as plastic or wood. Exception: Tags that are designed for direct mounting on metal.
RF600 system planning 4.4 The response of electromagnetic waves in the UHF band RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 4-13 4.4 The response of electromagnetic waves in the UHF band 4.4.1 The effect of reflections and interference Reflections and interference Electromagnetic waves in the UHF band behave and propagate in a similar manner to light waves, that is they are reflected from large objects such as ceilings, floors, walls and windows and interfere with each other. Due to the nature of electromagnetic waves, interference can lead to wave amplification which can produce an increased reading range. In the worst case, interference can also result in waves being extinguished which causes holes in reader coverage. Reflections can also be beneficial when they cause electromagnetic waves to be routed around objects to a certain extent (deflection). This can increase the reading probability. Due to these electromagnetic characteristics, it is extremely difficult in the multiple-reflection environment that is usually found in the real environment on site, to determine propagation paths and field strengths for a particular location. Reducing the effect of reflections/interference on tag identification • Reducing the transmit power: To reduce interference to a minimum, we recommend that the transmit power of the reader is reduced until it is sufficient for an identification rate of 100 % • Increasing the number of antennas to 3 or 4: More antennas in a suitable antenna configuration can prevent gap in reader coverage
RF600 system planning 4.4 The response of electromagnetic waves in the UHF band RF600 4-14 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 4.4.2 Influence of metals Metal can have an effect on the electromagnetic field depending on the arrangement or environment. The effect ranges from a hardly determinable influence through to total blocking of communication. The term metal in this context also includes metallized materials that are either coated with metal or shot through with metal to such an extent that UHF radiation cannot penetrate or only to a minimal extent. The effect of metal on the electromagnetic field can be prevented as follows: • Do not mount tags on metal • Ensure there are no metallic objects at close range to the antenna • Ensure there are no metallic objects in the propagation field of the antenna and transponder Tags mounted directly onto metal In general, tags must not be mounted directly onto metallic surfaces. Due to the nature of the magnetic field, a minimum distance must be maintained between the tag antenna and conductive materials. The minimum distance to metal must be greater than 5 cm. The larger the distance, the better the function of the transponder. Exception: Tags that are designed for direct mounting on metal.
RF600 system planning 4.4 The response of electromagnetic waves in the UHF band RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 4-15 4.4.3 Influence of liquids and non-metallic substances Non-metallic substances can also affect the propagation of electromagnetic waves. When non-metallic substances or objects are located in the propagation field that can absorb UHF radiation, these can alter the antenna field depending on their size and distance and can even extinguish the field entirely. The high-frequency damping effect of water and materials with a water content, ice and carbon is high. Electromagnetic energy is partly reflected and absorbed. Liquids and petroleum-based oils have low HF damping. Electromagnetic waves penetrate the liquid and are only slightly weakened.
RF600 system planning 4.5 Regulations applicable to frequency bands RF600 4-16 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 4.5 Regulations applicable to frequency bands 4.5.1 Regulations for UHF frequency bands in Europe Regulations for frequency bands according to EN 302 208 ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) Specifications of European standard EN 302 208: • UHF band: 865 to 868 MHz • Radiant power: max. 2 W (ERP) • Channel bandwidth: 200 kHz • Number of channels: 15 • Listen before talk bN+]0+] 0+]FKDQQHOVWR:(53
RF600 system planning 4.5 Regulations applicable to frequency bands RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 4-17 Channel assignment • The UHF band from 865 to 868 MHz is subdivided into three sub bands: Sub bands Frequency range Output 865.0 to 865.5 MHz 0.1 W ERP 865.6 to 867.6 MHz 2,0 W ERP :::0+]0+]0+]0+] 867.6 to 868.0 MHz 0,5 W ERP Listen before talk With this technique, the reader checks whether a channel is assigned before transmission to prevent collisions. The reader will only transmit when a channel is free. The reader can transmit for up to ?? seconds on this channel and must then pause for at least ?? seconds or jump immediately to an unassigned channel on which it can transmit for a further ?? seconds. Regulations for frequency bands according to EN 300 220 (short range device) For those countries in which the RFID directive according to EN 302 208 has not yet been implemented, this alternative exists which is based on the older "Short range device" directive: EN 300 220 (short range device) Frequency range 865.6 to 868 MHz Number of channels 12 Transmit power Max. 0.5 W ERP Duty cycle (frequency assignment period) 10 % (6 min./h)
RF600 system planning 4.5 Regulations applicable to frequency bands RF600 4-18 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 4.5.2 Regulations for UHF frequency bands in the USA USA FCC (Federal Communications Commission) • UHF band: 902 to 928 MHz • Radiant power: max. 4 W (EIRP) • Number of channels: 50 • Frequency hopping bN+]0+] 0+]FKDQQHOVWR:(53PD[:ZLWKG%DQWHQQD Frequency hopping This technique should prevent mutual interference between readers. The reader changes its transmission channel in a random or programmed sequence (FHSS - Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum). The 50 available channels mean that the probability is low that two readers will be operating on the same frequency
RF600 system planning 4.6 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 4-19 4.6 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) 4.6.1 Overview These EMC Guidelines answer the following questions: • Why are EMC guidelines necessary? • What types of external interference have an impact on the system? • How can interference be prevented? • How can interference be eliminated? • Which standards relate to EMC? • Examples of interference-free plant design The description is intended for "qualified personnel": • Project engineers and planners who plan system configurations with RFID modules and have to observe the necessary guidelines. • Fitters and service engineers who install the connecting cables in accordance with this description or who can rectify defects in this area in the event of interference. Warning Failure to observe notices drawn to the reader's attention can result in dangerous conditions in the plant or the destruction of individual components or the entire plant.
RF600 system planning 4.6 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) RF600 4-20 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 4.6.2 What does EMC mean? The increasing use of electrical and electronic devices is accompanied by: • Higher component density • More switched power electronics • Increasing switching rates • Lower power consumption of components due to steeper switching edges The higher the degree of automation, the greater the risk of interaction between devices. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is the ability of an electrical or electronic device to operate satisfactorily in an electromagnetic environment without affecting or interfering with the environment over and above certain limits. EMC can be broken down into three different areas: • Intrinsic immunity to interference: immunity to internal electrical disturbance • Immunity to ambient interference: immunity to external electromagnetic disturbance • Degree of interference emission: emission of interference and its effect on the electrical environment All three areas are considered when testing an electrical device. The RFID modules are tested for conformity with the limit values required by the CE and RTTE guidelines. Since the RFID modules are merely components of an overall system, and sources of interference can arise as a result of combining different components, certain guidelines have to be followed when setting up a plant. EMC measures usually consist of a complete package of measures, all of which need to be implemented in order to ensure that the plant is immune to interference. Note The plant manufacturer is responsible for the observance of the EMC guidelines; the plant operator is responsible for radio interference suppression in the overall plant. All measures taken when setting up the plant prevent expensive retrospective modifications and interference suppression measures. The salient national specifications and regulations must be observed. They are not covered in this document. 4.6.3 Basic rules It is often sufficient to follow a few elementary rules in order to ensure electromagnetic compatiblity (EMC). The following rules must be observed:
RF600 system planning 4.6 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 4-21 Shielding by enclosure • Protect the device against external interference by installing it in a cabinet or housing. The housing or enclosure must be connected to the chassis ground. • Use metal plates to shield the device against electromagnetic fields. • Use metal connector housings to shield data conductors. Wide-area ground connection • Bond all passive metal parts to chassis ground, ensuring large-area and low-HF-impedance contact. • Establish a large-area connection between the passive metal parts and the central grounding point. • Don't forget to include the shielding bus in the chassis ground system. That means the actual shielding busbars must be connected to ground by large-area contact. • Aluminium parts are not suitable for ground connections. Plan the cable installation • Break the cabling down into cable groups and install these separately. • Always route high-voltage and signal cables through separated ducts or in separate bundles. • Feed the cabling into the cabinet from one side only and, if possible, on one level only. • Route the signal cables as close as possible to chassis surfaces. • Twist the feed and return conductors of separately installed cables. • Cable routing of HF cables: Avoid installing cables in parallel over long distances and maintain minimum distances between the cables (at least 25 cm)
RF600 system planning 4.6 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) RF600 4-22 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, Shielding for the cables • Shield the data cables and connect the shield at both ends. • Shield the analog cables and connect the shield at one end, e.g. on the drive unit. • Always apply large-area connections between the cable shields and the shielding bus at the cabinet inlet and make the contact with clamps. • Feed the connected shield through to the module without interruption. • Use braided shields, not foil shields. Line and signal filter • Use only line filters with metal housings • Connect the filter housing to the cabinet chassis using a large-area low-HF-impedance connection. • Never fix the filter housing to a painted surface. • Fix the filter at the control cabinet inlet or in the direction of the source.
RF600 system planning 4.6 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 4-23 4.6.4 Propagation of electromagnetic interference Three components have to be present for interference to occur in a system: • Interference source • Coupling path • Interference sink HJFRQQHFWLQJFDEOH,QWHUIHUHQFHVRXUFHGHYLFHHPLWWLQJLQWHUIHUHQFH&RXSOLQJSDWKHJGULYHXQLW HJUHDGHU,QWHUIHUHQFHVLQNGHYLFHDIIHFWHGE\LQWHUIHUHQFH Figure 4-5 Propagation of interference If one of the components is missing, e.g. the coupling path between the interference source and the interference sink, the interference sink is unaffected, even if the interference source is transmitting a high level of noise. The EMC measures are applied to all three components, in order to prevent malfunctions due to interference. When setting up a plant, the manufacturer must take all possible measures in order to prevent the occurrence of interference sources: • Only devices fulfilling limit class A of VDE 0871 may be used in a plant. • Interference suppression measures must be introduced on all interference-emitting devices. This includes all coils and windings. • The design of the system must be such that mutual interference between individual components is precluded or kept as small as possible. Information and tips for plant design are given in the following sections.
RF600 system planning 4.6 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) RF600 4-24 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, Interference sources In order to achieve a high level of electromagnetic compatibility and thus a very low level of disturbance in a plant, it is necessary to recognize the most frequent interference sources. These must then be eliminated by appropriate measures. Table 4-1 Interference sources: origin and effect Interference source Interference results from Effect on the interference sink Contacts System disturbances Contactors, electronic valves Coils Magnetic field Collector Electrical field Electrical motor Winding Magnetic field Contacts Electrical field Electric welding device Transformer Magnetic field, system disturbance, transient currents Power supply unit, switched-mode Circuit Electrical and magnetic field, system disturbance High-frequency appliances Circuit Electromagnetic field Transmitter (e.g. service radio) Antenna Electromagnetic field Ground or reference potential difference Voltage difference Transient currents Operator Static charge Electrical discharge currents, electrical field Power cable Current flow Electrical and magnetic field, system disturbance High-voltage cable Voltage difference Electrical field
RF600 system planning 4.6 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 4-25 What interference can affect RFID? Interference source Cause Remedy Switched-mode power supply Interference emitted from the current infeed Replace the power supply Cable is inadequately shielded Better cable shielding Interference injected through the cables connected in series The reader is not connected to ground. Ground the reader caused by another reader • Change the operating mode of the reader. • Position the antennas further apart. • Erect suitable damping materials between the antennas. • Reduce the power of the readers. HF interference over the antennas External sources of interference that use or transmit on the same frequency range. Use the frequency hopping technique
RF600 system planning 4.6 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) RF600 4-26 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, Coupling paths A coupling path has to be present before the disturbance emitted by the interference source can affect the system. There are four ways in which interference can be coupled in: ,17(5)(5(1&(6,1.,17(5)(5(1&(6285&(*DOYDQLFFRXSOLQJSDWK&DSDFLWLYHFRXSOLQJSDWK,QGXFWLYHFRXSOLQJSDWK5DGLDWLRQFRXSOLQJ5),'$60RUUHDGHUZULWHU5),'$60RUUHDGHUZULWHU5),'$60RUUHDGHUZULWHU5),'$60RUUHDGHUZULWHU Figure 4-6 Ways in which interference can be coupled in When RFID modules are used, different components in the overall system can act as a coupling path: Table 4-2 Causes of coupling paths Coupling path Invoked by Incorrect or inappropriate installation Missing or incorrectly connected shield Conductors and cables Inappropriate physical arrangement of cables Missing or incorrectly wired equalizing conductor Missing or incorrect earthing Inappropriate physical arrangement Components not mounted securely Control cabinet or housing Unfavorable cabinet configuration
RF600 system planning 4.6 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 4-27 4.6.5 Prevention of interference sources A high level of immunity to interference can be achieved by avoiding interference sources. All switched inductances are a frequent source of interference in plants. Suppression of inductance Relays, contactors, etc. generate interference voltages and must therefore be suppressed using one of the circuits below. Even with small relays, interference voltages of up to 800 V occur on 24 V coils, and interference voltages of several kV occur on 230 V coils when the coil is switched. The use of freewheeling diodes or RC circuits prevents interference voltages and thus stray interference on conductors installed parallel to the coil conductor. 9DOYHV%UDNHV5HOD\FRLOV&RQWDFWRUV Figure 4-7 Suppression of inductance Note All coils in the cabinet should be suppressed. The valves and motor brakes are frequently forgotten. Fluorescent lamps in the control cabinet should be tested in particular.
RF600 system planning 4.6 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) RF600 4-28 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 4.6.6 Equipotential bonding Potential differences between different parts of a plant can arise due to the different design of the plant components and different voltage levels. If the plant components are connected across signal cables, transient currents flow across the signal cables. These transient currents can corrupt the signals. Proper equipotential bonding is thus essential. • The equipotential bonding conductor must have a sufficiently large cross section (at least 10 mm2). • The distance between the signal cable and the associated equipotential bonding conductor must be as small as possible (antenna effect). • A fine-strand conductor must be used (better high-frequency conductivity). • When connecting the equipotential bonding conductors to the centralized equipotential bonding strip, the power components and non-power components must be combined. 3RZHUVXSSO\3/&(8(8(8'ULYH,QFRUUHFW,QFRUUHFW&DELQHW &DELQHW Figure 4-8 Equipotential bonding The better the equipotential bonding in a plant, the smaller the chance of interference due to fluctuations in potential. Equipotential bonding should not be confused with protective earthing of a plant. Protective earthing prevents the occurrence of excessive contact voltages in the event of device faults.
RF600 system planning 4.6 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 4-29 4.6.7 Cable shielding Signal cables must be shielded in order to prevent coupling of interference. The best shielding is achieved by installing the cables in steel tubes. However, this is only necessary if the signal cable is routed through an environment prone to particular interference. It is usually adequate to use cables with braided shields. In either case, however, correct connection is vital for effective shielding. Note An unconnected or incorrectly connected shield has no shielding effect. As a rule: • For analog signal cables, the shield should be connected at one end on the receiver side • For digital signals, the shield should be connected to the enclosure at both ends • Since interference signals are frequently within the HF range (> 10 kHz), a large-area HF-proof shield contact is necessary Figure 4-9 Cable shielding The shielding bus should be connected to the control cabinet enclosure in a manner allowing good conductance (large-area contact) and must be situated as close as possible to the cable inlet. The cable insulation must be removed and the cable clamped to the shielding bus (high-frequency clamp) or secured using cable ties. Care should be taken to ensure that the connection allows good conductance.
RF600 system planning 4.6 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) RF600 4-30 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, Cable tie5HPRYHSDLQW Figure 4-10 Connection of shielding bus The shielding bus must be connected to the PE busbar. If shielded cables have to be interrupted, the shield must be continued via the corresponding connector housing. Only suitable connectors may be used for this purpose. 6KLHOGWXUQHGXSVLGHGRZQWKURXJKrDQGFRQQHFWHGWRFRQQHFWRUKRXVLQJ5XEEHUVOHHYH Figure 4-11 Interruption of shielded cables If intermediate connectors, which do not have a suitable shield connection, are used, the shield must be continued by fixing cable clamps at the point of interruption. This ensures a large-area, HF-conducting contact.
RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 5-1 RF660R reader 55.1 Description SIMATIC RF660R is a stationary reader for connecting up to 4 external antennas. A rugged housing with high IP65 degree of protection means that the device is a universal and reliable partner in harsh production environments, on conveyor systems, in warehouses, or directly at the loading gate. Figure 5-1 RF660R reader Highlights • The tags are read in accordance with the requirements of the EPCglobal Class 1, Gen 1/2 and ISO/IEC 18000-6B standards • Supports low-cost SmartLabels as well as reusable, rugged data media • High reading speed: many tags can be read simultaneously (mass recording), rapidly moving tags are reliably recorded • Suitable for the 865 to 868 MHz UHF bands in Europe and the 902 to 928 MHz UHF band in North America • Up to 4 antennas can be connected and configured in operating mode • Readers and antennas to the high IP65 degree of protection • Can be used for a high temperature range • Antenna switching for high reading probability • Flexible system integration: – Serial (RS 232) – SIMATIC integration (RS 422 over communication module; available soon) – Ethernet (TCP/IP)
RF660R reader 5.1 Description RF600 5-2 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 5.1.1 Ordering data Description Machine-Readable Product Code SIMATIC RF660R
RF660R reader 5.1 Description RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 5-3 5.1.2 Design of the RF660R reader Item No. Description (1) Status LED (2) Industrial Ethernet (RJ45 connector) (3) RS 422 interface (8-pin M12 connector) (4) RS 232 interface (5-pin M12 connector) (5) Digital I/O (8-pin M12 connector)  (6) Power, 24 V DC; (4-pin M12 connector) Description 4 antenna connections ANT 1 to ANT 4 (RTNC connector)
RF660R reader 5.1 Description RF600 5-4 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 5.1.3 Status displays Status displays LEDs Color Meaning Power on Green Power supply ON (also lit for undervoltage/overvoltage) Tag Detect Yellow LED is lit as soon as any tag is in the field System Error Red Reader is not active. Rebooting is necessary (operating voltage Off → On.)
RF660R reader 5.1 Description RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 5-5 5.1.4 Pin assignment of the serial interfaces RS 422 connector Pin Meaning  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 GND not connected RS422_RX_PLUS RS422_RX_MINUS RS422_TX_MINUS RS422_TX_PLUS GND housing RS 232 connector Pin Meaning  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 GND RS232_TX GND RS232_RX GND not connected not connected not connected Industrial Ethernet Pin Meaning  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Transmit Data (+) Transmit Data (-) Receive Data (+) Terminated Terminated Receive Data (-) Terminated Terminated
RF660R reader 5.1 Description RF600 5-6 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 5.1.5 Pin assignment and connections of the digital I/O interface Pin assignment Digital I/O socket Pin Meaning  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Input USER_IN (0) Input USER_IN (1) Input USER_IN (2) GND (IN) Output USER_OUT (0) Output USER_OUT (1) Output USER_OUT (2) Housing
RF660R reader 5.1 Description RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 5-7 Connections 95)5'LJLWDO,23LQ86(5B,1B3LQ86(5B,1B3LQ86(5B,1B3LQ86(5B287B3LQ86(5B287B3LQ86(5B287B3LQ*1'991HW]WHLO3LQ*HK¦XVH9HUEUDXFKHU9HUEUDXFKHU9HUEUDXFKHU Figure 5-2 Connections for digital I/O Output USER_OUT (0), (1), (2): (1) These are high-side switches that switch Vcc (+24V) at low resistance ('active high'). (2) Each output is rated for 0.5 A current and is electronically protected. (3) The 0 V rail is Pin 4 (GND). (4) Each pin of the 8-pin connector can carry a load of up to 2 A, this means that three digital outputs can be operated simultaneously with up to 0.5 A.
RF660R reader 5.1 Description RF600 5-8 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 5.1.6 Power supply Pin assignment of the power connections Power connector Pin Meaning  1 2 3 4 Ground (0V) +24 V +24 V Ground (0V)
RF660R reader 5.1 Description RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 5-9 5.1.7 Grounding connection A low-impedance earth connection ensures that interference signals generated, for example, by external power supply cables or signal cables are safely discharged to earth. Required tool for protective earth terminal: TORX T20 screwdriver Ground connection/protective earth terminal The protective earth terminal (M4 threads) (1) on the device (large surface, large-area contact) has to be connected with the protective earth conductor of the plant or the cabinet in which the reader is to be installed. The minimum conductor cross-section may not be less than 2.5 mm2.
RF660R reader 5.2 RF600 5-10 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 5.2 5.3 Installation /Mounting 5.3.1 Mounting/Installation Mounting/installing the device The positions of the fixing holes for the device are shown in the "Dimension drawing" section. Examples of mounting types Material Hole diameter Fixing Concrete 8 mm diameter 60 mm depth Rawlplug: 8 mm diameter, 50 mm length Screws: 4 mm diameter, 50 mm length Plasterboard (min. 13 mm thick) 14 mm diameter Tilting rawlplug: 4 mm diameter, 50 mm length Metal (min. 2 mm thick) 5 mm diameter M4 metal screws: 4 mm diameter, 15 mm length Warning Ensure that the wall or ceiling can hold four times the total weight of the device. 5.4 Configuration/integration 5.4.1 Configuration Three communication interfaces are available for integrating the device into system environments/networks:
RF660R reader 5.4 Configuration/integration RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 5-11 • Ethernet • RS 422 and • RS 232 The communication interfaces transfer the data to IT, ERP and SCM systems on SIMATIC PLCs or PCs (also used for configuration and diagnostics). Simple process controls (e.g. a traffic signal) can be directly implemented using the read/write device via three digital inputs and outputs with 24 V each. 5),'GHYLFHGDWDPDQDJHPHQW6,0$7,&6WKURXJKRSWLRQDOLQWHUIDFHPRGXOH3&LQWHUIDFLQJIRUFRQILJXUDWLRQDQGGLDJQRVWLFV$QWHQQD6,0$7,&5)$5XJJHGKRXVLQJZLWKKLJK,3GHJUHHRISURWHFWLRQ8SWRDQWHQQDVRQRQH5)5UHDGHU3URFHVVFRQWURO[GLJLWDOLQSXW9[GLJLWDORXWSXW9$3RZHUVXSSO\5HDGHUV6,0$7,&5)58SWRPIRUHDFKDQWHQQDb9$&9'&56b56b(WKHUQHW7&3,3 Figure 5-3 Configuration overview of the RF660R reader Note Maximum cable lengths for the RS232 interface The maximum cable lengths for reliable, fault-free data transfer are as follows: • Transfer rate 115.2 kbit/s: Maximum cable length: 10 m • Transfer rate 57,6 kbit/s: Maximum cable length: 20 m
RF660R reader 5.4 Configuration/integration RF600 5-12 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 5.4.2 Transmission protocols Transmission protocols The following transmission protocols are available: 3964R protocol and TCP/IP. RS232 communication XML protocol Transmission rates 115200 bps Start bits 1 Data bits 8 Parity Odd Stop bits 1 RS422 communication 3964R protocol Transmission rate 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 bps (autobauding) Start bits 1 Data bits 8 Parity Odd Stop bits 1 Ethernet communication The Ethernet interface offers automatic selection between 10BaseT and 100BaseTX. Shielded Twisted-Pair patch cables with standard RJ45 connectors are recommended for a reliable connection.
RF660R reader 5.5 Maintenance and service RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 5-13 5.5 Maintenance and service
RF660R reader 5.6 Technical specifications RF600 5-14 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 5.6 Technical specifications 5.6.1 Technical specifications of RF660R Table 5-1 Technical specifications of RF660R General Technical Specifications Weight 3.7 kg (with cover 3.8 kg) Dimensions (L x W x H) in mm 320 x 145 x 100 without connections Material Aluminum Frequencies European frequency range 865 ... 868 MHz (10 subchannels LBT at 2 W ERP, 15 subchannels LBT at 0.1 W ERP) North American frequency range 902 ... 928 MHz (50 channels, frequency hopping) Frequency accuracy max.± 10ppm Channel spacing Channel spacing (FHSS), 200 kHz > FHSS> 500 kHz Modulation methods DSB Modulation & SSB Modulation Encoding, Manchester or Pulse Interval (PIE) Identification rate 99.5 % at maximum reading distance and with a receiver data transfer rate of 80 Kbyte/s.
RF660R reader 5.6 Technical specifications RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 5-15 Transmission and reading characteristics Max. reads/s EPC Generation 2 ISO 18000-6B • Europe - Single Tag Note: The LBT and frequency channel schedule can affect this value Up to 100 reads/s as part of the collision arbitration cycle Up to 100 tips, single tag only > 50 as part of the collision arbitration cycle • USA - Single Tag Note: The rate of frequency hopping can affect this value Up to 600 reads/s as part of the collision arbitration cycle Up to 120 tips, single tag only > 50 as part of the collision arbitration cycle Bulk Read Capacity EPC Generation 2 ISO 18000-6B Max. number of tags max. 1000 max. 75 Europe Up to 500 tags/s Up to 45 tags/s USA Up to 1000 tags/s Up to 75 tags/s Data Transmission Rate EPC Generation 2 ISO 18000-6B Reading (incl. TCP/IP) tag-to-reader link frequency 320 kbps at 3 m 80 kbps at 5 m 40 kbps at 5 m 160 kbps at 3 m 40 kbps at 5 m Reading (incl. TCP/IP) reader-to-tag mean data transfer rate 128 kbps at 3 m 53,3 kbps at 5 m 26,7 kbps at 5 m 40 kbps at 5 m Time required to program an individual EPC tag with a 96-bit ID using WRITE min. 110 to 130 ms Up to 60 ms Time required to program an individual EPC tag with a 96-bit ID using BLOCK_WRITE or WRITE4BYTE 22 to 25 ms approx. 25 ms Identification rate (%) EPC Generation 2 ISO 18000-6B Single tag under ideal conditions > 99,9 % > 99,9 % Single tag under normal conditions 99,5 % 99,5 % Transfer capacity Europe USA • Range 0.1 to 2 W ERP 0.4 to 4 W EIRP Reading distance Europe USA • Antennas mounted on opposing sides max. 10 m (with 2 x 2 antennas) max. 10 m (with 2 x 2 antennas) • Antennas mounted on the same side max. 5 m (with 2 antennas) max. 5 m (with 2 antennas) Data transmission rate of reader • Read • Write Approx. bytes/s Approx. bytes/s Object speed • Read • Write Approx. m/s (byte) Approx. m/s (byte)
RF660R reader 5.6 Technical specifications RF600 5-16 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, Approvals • Radio to R&TTE- guidelines EN 300 330, EN 301 489 ????? • CE, EMC, FCC, cULus • IEC60950, including US and Canadian variants of it • FCC CFR47 Part 15.247 • ETSI EN 302-208 • Degree of protection acc. to EN 60529 (IP65) • Mechanical Environmental Conditions Shock EN 60 721-3-7, Class 7 M2 Total shock response spectrum Type II Vibration EN 60 721-3-7, Class 7 M2 • Climatic Conditions Ambient temperature in operation -25 °C to +55 °C • Ambient temperature for transport and storage -40 °C to +85 °C Electromagnetic compatibility Status displays on the device Power On Green LED Tag Presence Yellow LED Error Red LED Interfaces Antenna connections 4x RTNC connector Output values: 4 W with 4 dB cable attenuation and 6 dB antenna amplification. Minimum output voltage: 100 mW Max. independently operating antenna channels 2 Ethernet 10BaseT or 100BaseTx 1x RJ45 connection according to IEEE 802.3 and ISO 8802-3 RS422 1x connector (8-pin M12). Bit rate between 2400 and 115200 bps. For integration in SIMATIC RS232 1x connector (5-pin M12). Bit rate between 2400 and 115200 bps. Digital inputs 3x sockets (8-pin M12). Digital outputs (short-circuit proof) 3x sockets (8-pin M12) Power supply: 24 V; 1 A Fuse: 24 V; 0.5 A Power supply 24 V DC (4-pin M12) 20 to 30 V (2.2 A)
RF660R reader 5.7 Dimension drawings RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 5-17 5.7 Dimension drawings 5.7.1 Dimension drawings (UGXQJVDQVFKOXVV$OOH0D¡DQJDEHQLQPP Figure 5-4 Dimension drawing of the reader
RF660R reader 5.8 Certificates and approvals RF600 5-18 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 5.8 Certificates and approvals 5.8.1 FCC information Siemens SIMATIC RF660R FCC ID: NXW-RF660 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 5.8.2 Compliance distance for RF Exposure The Transmitter is within the Health Canada and FCC limits for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure to electromagnetic waves at a minimum operating distance of 23 cm. The installation design shall thus be such as to maintain a minimum distance of 23 cm between the antennas and users or other persons.
RF660R reader 5.8 Certificates and approvals RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 5-19
RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 6-1 Antennas 66.1 RF660A antenna 6.1.1 RF660A description The RF660A is a stationary antenna, specially designed for the RF660R reader. The antenna is available in two different frequency ranges that have been specified for the regions of Europe and USA. Frequency range • The antenna for Europe operate in the frequency range of 865 to 868 MHz • The antenna for the USA operate in the frequency range of 902 to 928 MHz Design of the RF660A The antenna is installed in a rectangular plastic housing. PPPP Front view PP Side view ① RTNC connection
Antennas 6.1 RF660A antenna RF600 6-2 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, Radiating/receiving characteristic The characteristic curve is shown for horizontal alignment and for a frequency of 865 MHz. The radiating/receiving angle of the antenna is defined by the angle between the two 3dB points. 3KL r     G%G%G%*HZLQQLQG%:LQNHOLQ*UDG Figure 6-1 Effective range of radiation (at 865 MHz, horizontal alignment)
Antennas 6.1 RF660A antenna RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 6-3 Ordering data Description Machine-Readable Product Code RF660A for Europe 6GT2 810-0AA00 RF660A for USA 6GT2 810-0AA01
Antennas 6.1 RF660A antenna RF600 6-4 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 6.1.2 Application Planning Specified minimum spacing of antennas The following diagram shows the specified minimum and maximum spacings for mounting antennas: A minimum spacing of 50 cm is necessary between the antenna and liquids or metals. The distance between the antenna and the floor should also be at least 50 cm. PLQFPPLQFPุ0HWDOUDFN /LTXLG Figure 6-2 Distance to the environment The distance between two antennas mounted alongside each other or one above the other should be at least 20 to 50 cm.
Antennas 6.1 RF660A antenna RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 6-5 FP Figure 6-3 Antennas mounted adjacently horizontally or vertically For a portal configuration, the distance between two antennas that are connected to the same reader is up to 3.5 m (in Europe) or 4 m (in the USA). (XURSH PD[P86$ PD[P Figure 6-4 Portal configuration
Antennas 6.1 RF660A antenna RF600 6-6 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 6.1.3 Installation /Mounting The RF660A antenna can be fixed to any firm support. Mounting types Two systems are available for fixing the antenna: • Rigid fixing with VESA 100 x 100 • Flexible fixing with VESA 75 x 75 Fixing with VESA 100 x 100 Rigid fixing with an antenna adapter plate is suitable for: • Wall mounting on solid foundations • Mast mounting Antenna with antenna adapter plate Description  ① Keyhole for wall mounting (4 x) ① Elongated hole for mast mounting (4 x) ③ Standardized VESA fixing holes (4 x)
Antennas 6.1 RF660A antenna RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 6-7 Antenna with antenna adapter plate Description  Dimensions for fixing holes All dimensions in mm
Antennas 6.1 RF660A antenna RF600 6-8 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, Fixing with VESA 75 x 75 Flexible mounting is possible using the VESA 75 x 75 mounting set. VESA 75 x 75 mounting set Description Swivel range of wall mounting Distances for wall mounting VESA adapter plate from VESA 75 x 75 to VESA 100 x 100
Antennas 6.1 RF660A antenna RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 6-9 VESA 75 x 75 mounting set Description 6.1.4 Connecting an antenna to a reader Connecting an RF660A Preassembled standard cables in lengths of 10 m and 20 m with the optimal impedance are available for connection. The cable between antenna and reader can be up to 20 m in length. Notice Only use original Siemens antenna cables  Figure 6-5 Rear of antenna with RTNC connection When less than four antennas are used, we recommend that the antennas are connected to the reader as follows. Number of antennas Connections on the reader 2 antennas ANT 1, ANT 2 3 antennas ANT 1, ANT 2, ANT 3
Antennas 6.1 RF660A antenna RF600 6-10 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 6.1.5 Technical specifications RF660A antenna 865-868 RF660A antenna 902-928 Frequency range 865-868 MHz 902-928 MHz Impedance 50 Ohm nominal 50 Ohm nominal Antenna amplification 5-7 dBil > 6 dBic VSWR 2:1 max. 2:1 max. Polarization RH circular RH circular Radiating/receiving angle 55°-60° 60° - 75° Connector RTNC RTNC Degree of protection IP 65 IP 65 Permissible ambient temperature -25° C to +75° C -25° C to +75° C
RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 7-1 Transponder/tags 77.1 Mode of operation of transponders The tag/transponder mainly comprises a microchip with an integral memory and a dipole antenna. The principle of operation of a passive RFID transponder is as follows: • Diversion of some of the high-frequency energy emitted by the reader to supply power to the integral chip • Commands received from reader • Responses are transmitted to the reader antenna by modulating the reflected radio waves (backscatter technique) 5HIOHFWHGDQGPRGXODWHGZDYHIURPWDJWUDQVSRQGHU5)55HD$QWHQQD$QWHQQD0LFURFKLSZLWKLQWHJUDWHG0HPRU\(OHFWURPDJQHWLFZDYHVIURPUHDGHUDQWHQQD7UDQVSRQGHU$QWHQQD Figure 7-1 Mode of operation of transponders The transmission ranges achieved vary in accordance with the size of the tag and the corresponding dipole antenna. In general the following rule applies: The smaller the tag and therefore the antenna, the shorter the range.
Transponder/tags RF600 7-2 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 7.2 Transponder classes and generations The transponder classes are distinguished by the different communication protocols used between the reader and transponder. Transponder classes are mostly mutually incompatible. The following transponder classes are supported by the RF 600 system: • EPC Global Class 1, 1b with full EPC Global Profile • EPC Global Class 1, Generation 2 with full EPC Global Profile • ISO 18000-6B with full ISO profile EPC Global EPC Global groups tags into the following classes and generations: EPC class Definition Programming Supported by RF 600 Class 0 Passive read-only tags Programming by the manufacturer No Class 1 Passive single-write tags Programming by the customer (cannot be reprogrammed) Yes Class 2 Passive rewritable tags Class 3 Semi-passive tags Class 4 Active tags Freely programmable No Characteristic Generation 1 Generation 2 Frequency 860-930 MHz 860-960 MHz Memory capacity 64 or 96 bits 96-256 bits Can be programmed on site Yes Yes Programming Class 0: Read-only Class 1: written once; read many times Yes Other characteristics _ Reading is faster and more reliable than for Generation 1. Enhanced compliance with global standards.
Transponder/tags RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 7-3 ISO 18000-6 Specification of the transponder/tags in accordance with ISO 18000-6 refers to implementation of the air-interface protocol. There are two versions: ISO 18000-6 Type A and ISO 18000-6 Type B. Type B Type A Frequency range 860 to 960 MHz 860 to 960 MHz Transmission procedure Bi-phase modulation and Manchester encoding Pulse Interval Encoding (PIE) Anti-collision techniques Adaptive binary tree technique ALOHA technique Protocol Reader talks first Reader talks first Supported by RF 600 Yes No
Transponder/tags RF600 7-4 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 7.3 Electronic Product Code (EPC) The Electronic Product Code (EPC) supports the unique identification of objects (e.g. retail items, logistical items or transport containers). This makes extremely accurate identification possible. In practical use, the EPC is stored on a transponder (tag) and scanned by the reader. Different EPC versions exist from 64 to 204 bits. The structure of a 96-bit EPC is shown below : +HDGHU (3&0DQDJHU 2EMHFW&ODVV 6HULDO1XPEHUELWV(3&9HUVLRQELWV ELWV ELWV+HUVWHOOHU 3URGXNW HLQGHXWLJH6HULHQQXPPHU • Header: This identifies the EPC identification number that follows with regard to length, type, structure and version of the EPC • EPC manager number: This identifies the company/corporation. • Object class: Corresponds to the article number. • Serial number: Consecutive number of the article
RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 8-1 Accessories 8 Accessories Order No. Antenna cable Up to 20 m Cable RS 422: Up to 50 m RS 232: Up to 10 m Ethernet: Up to 20 m Mounting set Yes, 2 different types Further accessories Documentation on CD-ROM Wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems
Accessories 8.1 Wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems RF600 8-2 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 8.1 Wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems 8.1.1 Features Wide-range power supply unit for RF systems  (1) DC output 1 (2) DC output 2 (3) Mains connection Features • Wide-range input for use worldwide • Dimensions without mains cable: 175 x 85 x 35 mm • Dimensions including mains cable: 250 x 85 x 35 mm • CE compatible • Mechanically and electrically rugged design • Secondary side: 24V DC / 3A • Short-circuit and no-load stability • Suitable for frame mounting • 3 designs for use in the EU, UK, USA
Accessories 8.1 Wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 8-3 Description The wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems is a universal compact power supply and provides the user with an efficient, cost-saving solution for many different mid-range power supply tasks. The primary switched power supply is designed for use on single-phase AC systems. The two DC outputs (sockets) are connected in parallel and protected by a built-in current limiting circuit against overload and short-circuits. The device is vacuum cast, prepared for applications of Safety Class 2 and satisfies the low-voltage guideline as well as the current EU standards for CE compliance.
Accessories 8.1 Wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems RF600 8-4 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 8.1.2 Scope of supply • Wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems • 2 m mains cable (country-specific) • Protective cover for flange outlet • Operating instructions 8.1.3 Ordering data Wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems (100 - 240 V AC / 24 V DC / 3 A) with 2 m connecting cable with country-specific plug EU: 6GT2 898-0AA00 UK: 6GT2 898-0AA10 US: 6GT2 898-0AA20 24 V-connecting cable, length 5 m 6GT2 491-1HH50 8.1.4 Safety Information Warning Danger to life It is not permitted to open the device or to modify the device. The following must also be taken into account: • Failure to observe this requirement shall constitute a revocation of the CE approval and manufacturer's warranty. • For installation of the power supply, compliance with the DIN/VDE requirements or the country-specific regulations is essential. • The field of application of the power supply is limited to "Information technology in electrical office equipment" within the scope of validity of the EN 60950/VDE 0805 standard. • When the equipment is installed, it must be ensured that the mains socket outlet is freely accessible. The housing can reach a temperature of +25 °C without any adverse consequences. It must, however, be ensured that the power supply is covered in the case of an ambient temperature of more than +25°C to protect persons from contact with the hot housing. Adequate ventilation of the power supply must be maintained under these conditions.
Accessories 8.1 Wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 8-5 8.1.5 Connecting • There are three different (country-specific) mains cables for the EU, UK and US. The appropriate mains cable must be connected to the primary input of the power supply. • The wide-range power supply unit has total insulation (Safety Class 2) • Can be mounted using four fixing holes
Accessories 8.1 Wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems RF600 8-6 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 8.1.6 Technical specifications Table 8-1 General technical specifications Insulation stability (prim./sec.) Uins p/s 3.3 kVAC Insulation resistance Rins >1 GΩ Leakage current Ileak Uin= 230 VAC, f = 50 Hz < 200 µA Safety class (SELV) Designed for installation in devices of Safety Class 2 Mains buffering th Uin= 230 VAC ≥50 ms Ambient temperature -25 °C to +55 °C Surface temperature Module top, centrally max. 96 °C Storage temperature -40 °C to +85 °C Self-heating on full-load max. 45 K Interference immunity ESD HF fields Burst Surge HF injection Mains quality test EN 61000-4-2, 4-3 up to 4-6, 4-11 Air discharge: 15 kV 10 V/m symmetrical: 2 Symmetrical: 1 10 Vrms Cooling Free convection Dimensions L x W x H tbd x 85.0 x 35.0 mm Weight 720 g Housing / casting UL 94-V0 Power supply class according to CSA Level 3 Table 8-2 Technical specifications for the input Rated input voltage Uin EN 60950 / UL 60950 100 to 240 V AC 120 to 353 VDC Input voltage range Uin 94 to 264 V AC 120 to 375 VDC (UL: 353 VDC) Input frequency fin 50/60 Hz Radio interference level EN 55011/B Switching frequency fsw approx. 70 kHz typ. Length of cable 2 m
Accessories 8.1 Wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 8-7 Table 8-3 Technical specifications of the output Output voltage tolerance ∆Uout Uin= 230 VAC Uoutnom ≤ +2 %/-1 % Overvoltage protection Uout nom +20 % typ. Noise ∆ULF Uin= min., BW: 1 MHz ≤ 1 % Uout Noise ∆UHF Uin= min., BW: 20 MHz ≤ 2 % Uout Line Regulation Load Regulation Uin= min./max. Iout= 10...90...10 % ≤ 1,0 % ≤ 1,0 % Short-circuit current Imax Inom = 4 A (+50°C) 105 up to 130 % Inom Settling time tR load variations Iout= 10...90...10 % < 5 ms Temperature coefficient ε TA= -25 °C to +70 °C 0.01 %/K Overload behavior Pover Constant current Short-circuit protection/ No-load response Continuous/no-load stability Derating TA> +50 °C to +70 °C max. 2 %/K Connector type Flanged connector Fa. Binder, Order No.:09-3431-90-04 4 pins Table 8-4 Output configurations Input Outputs U1 = U2 ILoad = I1 + I2 Efficiency (%) Remarks 110 V AC 24 V DC 0A No-load stability 110 V AC 24 V DC 3A ≥ 88 220 V AC 24 V DC 0A No-load stability 220 V AC 24 V DC 3A ≥ 90 Table 8-5 Compliance with standards Name Standard Values Electrical safety EN 60950 / UL 60950 / CAN/CSA 22.2 950, 3 Edition Conducted interference EN 61000-6-3 EN 55011 Class B Emitted interference EN 61000-6-3 EN 55011 Class B All values are measured at full-load and at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (unless specified otherwise).
Accessories 8.1 Wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems RF600 8-8 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 8.1.7 Modification possibilities • Output voltages • Insulation strength up to 4 kVAC • Heatsink • DIN rail mounting 8.1.8 Pin assignment of DC outputs and mains connection DC outputs Assignment (1) Ground (0V) (2) +24 V DC (3) +24 V DC  (4) Ground (0V) Mains connection Assignment (1) 100 to 240 V AC (2) n.c. (3) 100 to 240 V AC  (4) n.c.
Accessories 8.1 Wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, 8-9 8.1.9 Dimension drawing sss Units of measurement: All dimensions in mm
Accessories 8.1 Wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems RF600 8-10 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618,
RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, A-1 Appendix AA.1 Certificates and approvals Notes on CE marking The following applies to the system described in this documentation: The CE marking on a device is indicative of the corresponding approval: DIN ISO 9001 certificate The quality assurance system for the entire product process (development, production, and marketing) at Siemens fulfills the requirements of ISO 9001 (corresponds to EN29001: 1987). This has been certified by DQS (the German society for the certification of quality management systems.) EQ-Net certificate no.: 1323-01 Certification for the USA, Canada and Australia Safety
Appendix A.1 Certificates and approvals RF600 A-2 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, One of the following markings on a device is indicative of the corresponding approval: Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to UL 60950 Standard (I.T.E), or to UL508 (IND.CONT.EQ) Underwriters Laboratories (UL) according to Canadian standard C22.2 No. 60950 (I.T.E) or C22.2 No. 142 (IND.CONT.EQ) Underwriters Laboratories (UL) according to standard UL 60950, Report E11 5352 and Canadian standard C22.2 No. 60950 (I.T.E) or UL508 and C22.2 No. 142 (IND.CONT.EQ) UL recognition mark Canadian Standard Association (CSA) per Standard C22.2. No. 60950 (LR 81690) or per C22.2 No. 142 (LR 63533) Canadian Standard Association (CSA) per American Standard UL 60950 (LR 81690) or per UL 508 (LR 63533)
Appendix A.1 Certificates and approvals RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, A-3 EMC USA Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Shielded Cables Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. Modifications Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Conditions of Operations This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CANADA Canadian Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Avis Canadien Cet appareil numérique de la classe b est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. AUSTRALIA This product meets the requirements of the AS/NZS 3548 Norm.
Appendix A.2 Service and support RF600 A-4 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, A.2 Service and support Technical support You can reach the technical support team for all A&D projects at • Telephone: +49 (0) 180 5050 222 • Fax: +49 (0) 180 5050 223 Internet • Visit our site on the Internet at: http://www.siemens.com/automation/service&support • You can send a support query to: http://www.siemens.de/automation/support-request • You can find the latest general information about our identification systems on the Internet at: http://www.siemens.de/simatic-sensors • The online catalog and the online ordering system is available at: http://mall.automation.siemens.com/
Appendix A.3 Contact partners RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, A-5 A.3 Contact partners If you have any further questions on the use of our products, please contact one of our representatives at your local Siemens office. The addresses are found on the following pages: • On the Internet at: http://www.siemens.com/automation/partner • In catalog CA 01 • In Catalog FS 10 specially for factory automation sensors A.4 Training Training center We offer appropriate courses to get you started. Please contact your regional Training Center, or the central Training Center in D-90327 Nuremberg. Telephone: +49 (911) 895-3200 http://www.sitrain.com
Appendix A.4 Training RF600 A-6 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618,
RF600 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, Index-1 Index A Accessories of the RF660R reader, 8-1 Antenna configuration, 4-2 Approvals, A-1 C Cable Shielding, 4-29 Certificates, A-1 Classes, 7-2 Configuration, 5-10 Antennas, 4-2 Contact partners, A-5 Coupling paths, 4-26 D Design of the RF660R reader, 5-3 Dimensions RF660R reader, 5-17 E Electromagnetic compatibility Coupling paths, 4-26 Electromagnetic interference, 4-23 Electromagnetic waves UHF range, 4-13 EMC Directives, A-3 EMC Guidelines Avoiding interference, 4-27 Basic rules, 4-20 Cable shielding, 4-29 Definition, 4-20 Equipotential bonding, 4-28 Overview, 4-19 Propagation of electromagnetic interference, 4-23 Equipotential bonding, 4-28 G Gate configuration Application areas, 4-3 Arrangement of antenna, 4-3 Generations, 7-2 I Identification system Performance Features, 3-3 UHF range, 3-1 Influence of Interference, 4-13 Liquids, 4-15 Metals, 4-14 Non-metallic substances, 4-15 reflections, 4-13 Interfaces, 5-10 Digital, 5-6 Serial, 5-5 Interference, 4-13 Interference sources Electromagnetic, 4-24 M Main applications RF600, 3-2 Minimum distances For antennas, 4-7, 6-4 Mounting types of the RF660R reader, 5-10 P Performance Features RF600, 3-3 Portal configuration Application example, 4-2 Power supply, 5-8
Index RF600 Index-2 System Manual, 09/2005 Edition, J31069 D0171-U001-A0-7618, R Reading range Dependency of the, 4-10 reflections, 4-13 Regulations applicable to UHF frequency bands Europe, 4-16 USA, 4-18 RF600 Main applications, 3-2 Performance Features, 3-3 System requirements, 3-3 RF660A antenna Design, 6-1 Mounting types, 6-6 Ordering data, 6-3 Radiating/receiving characteristic, 6-2 Technical specifications, 6-10 RF660R reader Accessories, 8-1 Configuration, 5-10 Design, 5-3 Dimensions, 5-17 Examples of mounting types, 5-10 FCC information, 5-18 Interfaces, 5-5, 5-6, 5-10 Power supply, 5-8 Status displays, 5-4 Technical specifications, 5-14 Transmission protocols, 5-12 S Safety Information, 2-1 Service, A-4 Shielding, 4-29 Status LEDS of the RF660R reader, 5-4 Support, A-4 System overview SIMATIC RF600, 3-1 System requirements RF600, 3-3 T Technical specifications RF660A antenna, 6-10 RF660R reader, 5-14 Training center, A-5 Transmission protocols, 5-12 Transponder Classes, 7-2 Generations, 7-2 how it works, 7-1 Improving detection, 4-13 W Wide-range power supply unit Safety Information, 8-4 Technical specifications, 8-6

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