SIMATIC Ident
RFID systems
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual
07/2017
J31069
Introduction
1
Safety notes
2
System overview
3
Planning the RF200 system
4
Readers
5
Antennas
6
Transponder
7
System integration
8
System diagnostics
9
Appendix
A
-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Siemens AG
Division Process Industries a
Postfach 48 48
90026 NÜRNBERG
GERMANY
Ⓟ
Copyright © Siemens AG 2010 - 2017.
All rights reserved
Legal information
Warning notice system
DANGER
indicates that death or severe personal injury will result if proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING
may
CAUTION
indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are not taken.
NOTICE
indicates that property damage can result if proper precautions are not taken.
Qualified Personnel
personnel qualified
Proper use of Siemens products
WARNING
Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical
ambient conditions must be complied with. The information in the relevant documentation must be observed.
Trademarks
Disclaimer of Liability
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.
indicates that death or severe personal injury
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.
result if proper precautions are not taken.
The product/system described in this documentation may be operated only by
task in accordance with the relevant documentation, in particular its warning notices and safety instructions.
Qualified personnel are those who, based on their training and experience, are capable of identifying risks and
avoiding potential hazards when working with these products/systems.
Note the following:
documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended
or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and
maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems. The permissible
All names identified by ® are registered trademarks of 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.
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.
for the specific
nd Drives
07/2017 Subject to change
Table of contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 13
2 Safety notes .......................................................................................................................................... 15
3 System overview ................................................................................................................................... 19
4 Planning the RF200 system .................................................................................................................. 27
1.1 Abbreviations and naming conventions .................................................................................. 14
3.1 RFID components and their function ...................................................................................... 20
3.2 Overview of transponders ....................................................................................................... 23
4.1 Fundamentals of application planning .................................................................................... 27
4.1.1 Selection criteria for SIMATIC RF200 components ................................................................ 27
4.1.2 Transmission window and read/write distance ....................................................................... 27
4.1.3 Width of the transmission window .......................................................................................... 30
4.1.4 Impact of secondary fields ...................................................................................................... 31
4.1.5 Permissible directions of motion of the transponder ............................................................... 34
4.1.6 Operation in static and dynamic mode ................................................................................... 35
4.1.7 Dwell time of the transponder ................................................................................................. 36
4.1.8 Communication between communication module, reader and transponder .......................... 37
4.2 Field data of transponders and readers .................................................................................. 38
4.2.1 Field data ................................................................................................................................ 39
4.2.2 Minimum clearances ............................................................................................................... 48
4.3 Installation guidelines.............................................................................................................. 50
4.3.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................. 50
4.3.2 Reduction of interference due to metal ................................................................................... 51
4.3.3 Effects of metal on different transponders and readers .......................................................... 53
4.3.4 Impact of metal on the transmission window .......................................................................... 54
4.3.4.1 RF210R ................................................................................................................................... 55
4.3.4.2 RF220R ................................................................................................................................... 58
4.3.4.3 RF240R ................................................................................................................................... 60
4.3.4.4 RF250R ................................................................................................................................... 63
4.3.4.5 RF260R ................................................................................................................................... 71
4.3.4.6 RF280R ................................................................................................................................... 74
4.3.4.7 RF290R ................................................................................................................................... 76
4.3.5 Installation and connection of 2 to 6 antennas with one RF290R reader ............................... 80
4.3.5.1 Installation options with the antenna splitter (2-4 antennas) .................................................. 80
4.3.5.2 Antenna installation ................................................................................................................. 84
4.3.5.3 Installation options with the antenna multiplexer (2-6 antennas) ........................................... 88
4.3.6 Chemical resistance of the reader and transponders ............................................................. 89
4.3.6.1 Readers .................................................................................................................................. 89
4.3.6.2 Transponder ............................................................................................................................ 93
4.4 Further information ................................................................................................................ 101
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
3
Table of contents
5 Readers ............................................................................................................................................... 103
5.1 SIMATIC RF210R ................................................................................................................ 104
5.1.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 104
5.1.2 RF210R ordering data ......................................................................................................... 104
5.1.3 Pin assignment RF210R with RS422 interface .................................................................... 105
5.1.4 LED operating display .......................................................................................................... 105
5.1.5 Minimum distance between RF210R readers ...................................................................... 106
5.1.6 Technical specifications of the RF210R reader ................................................................... 107
5.1.7 Approvals ............................................................................................................................. 108
5.1.8 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 109
5.2 SIMATIC RF210M ................................................................................................................ 110
5.2.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 110
5.2.2 Ordering data RF210M ........................................................................................................ 110
5.2.3 Installing the RF210M reader ............................................................................................... 111
5.2.4 Pin assignment RF210M with RS-422 interface .................................................................. 112
5.2.5 LED operating display .......................................................................................................... 112
5.2.6 Technical specifications of the RF210M reader ................................................................... 113
5.2.7 Approvals ............................................................................................................................. 114
5.2.8 Dimension drawing ..............................................................................................................
115
5.3 SIMATIC RF220R ................................................................................................................ 116
5.3.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 116
5.3.2 RF220R ordering data ......................................................................................................... 116
5.3.3 RF220R pin assignment with RS422 interface .................................................................... 117
5.3.4 LED operating display .......................................................................................................... 117
5.3.5 Minimum distance between RF220R readers ...................................................................... 118
5.3.6 Technical specifications of the RF220R reader ................................................................... 119
5.3.7 Approvals ............................................................................................................................. 120
5.3.8 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 121
5.4 SIMATIC RF240R ................................................................................................................ 122
5.4.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 122
5.4.2 RF240R ordering data ......................................................................................................... 122
5.4.3 Pin assignment RF240R ...................................................................................................... 123
5.4.4 LED operating display .......................................................................................................... 123
5.4.5 Minimum distance between several RF240R readers ......................................................... 124
5.4.6 Technical specifications of the RF240R reader ................................................................... 125
5.4.7 Approvals ............................................................................................................................. 127
5.4.8 Dimension drawing
.............................................................................................................. 128
5.5 SIMATIC RF250R ................................................................................................................ 128
5.5.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 128
5.5.2 Ordering data RF250R ......................................................................................................... 129
5.5.3 Pin assignment RF250R ...................................................................................................... 129
5.5.4 LED operating display .......................................................................................................... 129
5.5.5 Technical specifications of the RF250R reader ................................................................... 130
5.5.6 Approvals ............................................................................................................................. 131
5.5.7 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 133
5.6 SIMATIC RF260R ................................................................................................................ 134
5.6.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 134
5.6.2 Ordering data for RF260R ................................................................................................... 134
5.6.3 Pin assignment RF260R ...................................................................................................... 135
SIMATIC RF200
4 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Table of contents
6 Antennas ............................................................................................................................................ 161
5.6.4 LED operating display ........................................................................................................... 135
5.6.5 Minimum distance between several RF260R ....................................................................... 136
5.6.6 Technical data of the RF260R reader................................................................................... 137
5.6.7 Approvals .............................................................................................................................. 138
5.6.8 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 139
5.7 SIMATIC RF280R ................................................................................................................. 140
5.7.1 Features ................................................................................................................................ 140
5.7.2 Ordering data RF280R.......................................................................................................... 140
5.7.3 Pin assignment RF280R ....................................................................................................... 141
5.7.4 LED operating display ........................................................................................................... 141
5.7.5 Minimum distance between RF280R readers ...................................................................... 142
5.7.6 Technical specifications of the RF280R reader .................................................................... 143
5.7.7 Approvals .............................................................................................................................. 144
5.7.8 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 146
5.8 SIMATIC RF290R ................................................................................................................. 147
5.8.1 Features ................................................................................................................................ 147
5.8.2 Ordering data RF290R.......................................................................................................... 147
5.8.3 Pin assignment RF290R ....................................................................................................... 149
5.8.4 LED operating display ........................................................................................................... 151
5.8.5 Installing the RF290R reader ................................................................................................ 152
5.8.5.1 Wall mounting ....................................................................................................................... 152
5.8.5.2 Installing on the S7-300 standard rail ................................................................................... 153
5.8.5.3 Installation on a DIN rail ........................................................................................................ 153
5.8.6 Technical specifications of the RF290R reader .................................................................... 155
5.8.7 Approvals .............................................................................................................................. 156
5.8.8 Note on the use of the RF290R as a replacement for SLG D10 / SLG D10S ...................... 158
5.8.9 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 159
6.1 ANT 1 .................................................................................................................................... 161
6.1.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 161
6.1.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 161
6.1.3 Flush-mounted in metal ........................................................................................................ 162
6.1.4 Operating / limit distances .................................................................................................... 162
6.1.5 Minimum clearances ............................................................................................................. 163
6.1.6 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 164
6.1.7 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 165
6.2 ANT 3 .................................................................................................................................... 166
6.2.1 Features ................................................................................................................................ 166
6.2.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 166
6.2.3 Mounting on/in metal............................................................................................................. 167
6.2.4 Operating / limit distances .................................................................................................... 168
6.2.5 Minimum spacing .................................................................................................................. 169
6.2.6 Technical data ....................................................................................................................... 170
6.2.7 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 171
6.3 ANT 8 .................................................................................................................................... 172
6.3.1
Features ................................................................................................................................ 172
6.3.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 172
6.3.3 Transmission window............................................................................................................ 173
6.3.4 Flush-mounted in metal ........................................................................................................ 173
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
5
Table of contents
6.3.5 Minimum spacing ................................................................................................................. 174
6.3.6 Technical data ...................................................................................................................... 175
6.3.7 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 176
6.4 ANT 12 ................................................................................................................................. 177
6.4.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 177
6.4.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 177
6.4.3 Transmission window ........................................................................................................... 178
6.4.4 Flush-mounted in metal ....................................................................................................... 178
6.4.5 Minimum spacing ................................................................................................................. 179
6.4.6 Technical data ...................................................................................................................... 180
6.4.7 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 181
6.5 ANT 18 ................................................................................................................................. 182
6.5.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 182
6.5.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 182
6.5.3 Transmission window ........................................................................................................... 183
6.5.4 Flush-mounted in metal ....................................................................................................... 183
6.5.5
Minimum spacing ................................................................................................................. 184
6.5.6 Technical data ...................................................................................................................... 185
6.5.7 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 186
6.6 ANT 30 ................................................................................................................................. 187
6.6.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 187
6.6.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 187
6.6.3 Transmission window ........................................................................................................... 188
6.6.4 Flush-mounted in metal ....................................................................................................... 189
6.6.5 Minimum spacing ................................................................................................................. 189
6.6.6 Technical data ...................................................................................................................... 190
6.6.7 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 191
6.7 ANT D5 ................................................................................................................................ 192
6.7.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 192
6.7.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 192
6.7.3 Transmission window ........................................................................................................... 193
6.7.4 Flush-mounted in metal ....................................................................................................... 194
6.7.5 Minimum spacing ................................................................................................................. 194
6.7.6 Technical data ......................................................................................................................
195
6.7.7 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 197
6.8 ANT D6 ................................................................................................................................ 198
6.8.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 198
6.8.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 198
6.8.3 Transmission window ........................................................................................................... 199
6.8.4 Metal-free area ..................................................................................................................... 200
6.8.5 Minimum spacing ................................................................................................................. 200
6.8.6 Technical data ...................................................................................................................... 201
6.8.7 Dimensional diagram ........................................................................................................... 202
6.9 ANT D10 .............................................................................................................................. 203
6.9.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 203
6.9.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 203
6.9.3 Transmission window ........................................................................................................... 204
6.9.4 Metal-free area ..................................................................................................................... 205
6.9.5 Minimum spacing ................................................................................................................. 206
SIMATIC RF200
6 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Table of contents
7 Transponder ....................................................................................................................................... 209
6.9.6 Technical data ....................................................................................................................... 206
6.9.7 Dimensional diagram ............................................................................................................ 208
7.1 Memory configuration of ISO the transponders .................................................................... 209
7.2 MDS D100 ............................................................................................................................ 210
7.2.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 210
7.2.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 210
7.2.3 Metal-free area ...................................................................................................................... 211
7.2.4 Technical data ....................................................................................................................... 212
7.2.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 214
7.3 MDS D117 ............................................................................................................................ 215
7.3.1 Features ................................................................................................................................ 215
7.3.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 215
7.3.3 Mounting in metal .................................................................................................................. 215
7.3.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 216
7.3.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 217
7.4 MDS D124 ............................................................................................................................ 218
7.4.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 218
7.4.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 218
7.4.3 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................................ 219
7.4.4
Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 220
7.4.5 Use of the MDS D124 in hazardous area ............................................................................. 221
7.4.6 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 223
7.5 MDS D126 ............................................................................................................................ 224
7.5.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 224
7.5.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 224
7.5.3 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................................ 225
7.5.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 226
7.5.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 227
7.6 MDS D127 ............................................................................................................................ 228
7.6.1 Features ................................................................................................................................ 228
7.6.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 228
7.6.3 Mounting in metal .................................................................................................................. 229
7.6.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 230
7.6.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 231
7.7 MDS D139 ............................................................................................................................ 232
7.7.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 232
7.7.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................
232
7.7.3 Metal-free area ...................................................................................................................... 233
7.7.4 Mounting in metal .................................................................................................................. 234
7.7.5 Cleaning the transponder ..................................................................................................... 234
7.7.6 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 235
7.7.7 Use of the MDS D139 in hazardous areas ........................................................................... 236
7.7.8 Dimension drawings .............................................................................................................. 238
7.8 MDS D160 ............................................................................................................................ 239
7.8.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 239
7.8.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 239
7.8.3 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................................ 240
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
7
Table of contents
7.8.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 240
7.8.5 Dimension drawings ............................................................................................................. 242
7.9 MDS D165 ............................................................................................................................ 243
7.9.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 243
7.9.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 243
7.9.3 Technical data ...................................................................................................................... 244
7.9.4 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 245
7.10 MDS D200 ............................................................................................................................ 246
7.10.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 246
7.10.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 246
7.10.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................... 247
7.10.4 Technical data ...................................................................................................................... 248
7.10.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 250
7.11 MDS D261 ............................................................................................................................ 250
7.11.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 250
7.11.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 250
7.11.3 Technical data ......................................................................................................................
251
7.11.4 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 252
7.12 MDS D324 ............................................................................................................................ 253
7.12.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 253
7.12.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 253
7.12.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................... 254
7.12.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 255
7.12.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 256
7.13 MDS D339 ............................................................................................................................ 257
7.13.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 257
7.13.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 257
7.13.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................... 258
7.13.4 Mounting in metal ................................................................................................................. 259
7.13.5 Cleaning the transponder ..................................................................................................... 259
7.13.6 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 260
7.13.7 Use of the MDS D339 in hazardous areas .......................................................................... 261
7.13.8 Dimensional drawing ............................................................................................................ 263
7.14 MDS D400 ............................................................................................................................ 264
Features ............................................................................................................................... 264
7.14.1
7.14.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 264
7.14.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................... 265
7.14.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 266
7.14.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 268
7.15 MDS D421 ............................................................................................................................ 269
7.15.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 269
7.15.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 269
7.15.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................... 270
7.15.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 272
7.15.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 273
7.16 MDS D422 ............................................................................................................................ 274
7.16.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 274
7.16.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 274
SIMATIC RF200
8 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Table of contents
7.16.3 Mounting in metal .................................................................................................................. 274
7.16.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 275
7.16.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 276
7.17 MDS D423 ............................................................................................................................ 277
7.17.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 277
7.17.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 277
7.17.3 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................................ 277
7.17.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 279
7.17.5 Dimensional drawing............................................................................................................. 281
7.18 MDS D424 ............................................................................................................................ 281
7.18.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 281
7.18.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 282
7.18.3 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................................ 282
7.18.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 283
7.18.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 285
7.19 MDS D425 ............................................................................................................................ 285
7.19.1 Characteristics ......................................................................................................................
285
7.19.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 286
7.19.3 Application example .............................................................................................................. 286
7.19.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 286
7.19.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 288
7.20 MDS D426 ............................................................................................................................ 288
7.20.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 288
7.20.2 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................................ 289
7.20.3 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 290
7.20.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 290
7.20.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 291
7.21 MDS D428 ............................................................................................................................ 292
7.21.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 292
7.21.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 292
7.21.3 Application example .............................................................................................................. 293
7.21.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 293
7.21.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 295
7.22 MDS D460 ............................................................................................................................ 295
Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 295
7.22.1
7.22.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 296
7.22.3 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................................ 296
7.22.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 297
7.22.5 Dimension drawings .............................................................................................................. 298
7.23 MDS D521 ............................................................................................................................ 299
7.23.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 299
7.23.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 299
7.23.3 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................................ 299
7.23.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 301
7.23.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 303
7.24 MDS D522 ............................................................................................................................ 303
7.24.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 303
7.24.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 304
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
9
Table of contents
8 System integration ............................................................................................................................... 325
9 System diagnostics .............................................................................................................................. 329
A Appendix ............................................................................................................................................. 335
7.24.3 Mounting in metal ................................................................................................................. 304
7.24.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 305
7.24.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 306
7.25 MDS D522 special variant ................................................................................................... 307
7.25.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 307
7.25.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 307
7.25.3 Mounting in metal ................................................................................................................. 308
7.25.4 Installation instructions ......................................................................................................... 308
7.25.5 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 310
7.25.6 Dimensional drawing ............................................................................................................ 311
7.26 MDS D524 ............................................................................................................................ 312
7.26.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 312
7.26.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 312
7.26.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................... 313
7.26.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 314
7.26.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 315
7.27 MDS D526
............................................................................................................................ 316
7.27.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 316
7.27.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 316
7.27.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................... 317
7.27.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 318
7.27.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 319
7.28 MDS D528 ............................................................................................................................ 320
7.28.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 320
7.28.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 320
7.28.3 Application example ............................................................................................................. 321
7.28.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 321
7.28.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 323
9.1 Error codes of the RF200 readers ....................................................................................... 329
9.2 Diagnostics functions - STEP 7 ........................................................................................... 331
9.2.1 Reader diagnostics with "Reader Status" (SLG Status) ...................................................... 331
9.2.2 Transponder diagnostics with "Tag Status" (MDS Status) .................................................. 333
A.1 Certificates & approvals ....................................................................................................... 335
A.2 Accessories .......................................................................................................................... 337
A.2.1 Antenna splitter .................................................................................................................... 337
A.2.2 Antenna multiplexer SIMATIC RF260X ............................................................................... 339
A.2.2.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 339
A.2.2.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 339
A.2.2.3 Description ........................................................................................................................... 340
A.2.2.4 Principle of operation ........................................................................................................... 340
A.2.2.5 Connectors ........................................................................................................................... 341
A.2.2.6 Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 342
A.2.2.7 Parameterization .................................................................................................................. 342
A.2.2.8 RF260X commands ............................................................................................................. 344
SIMATIC RF200
10 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Table of contents
Index................................................................................................................................................... 379
A.2.2.9 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 345
A.2.2.10 Dimensional drawing............................................................................................................. 346
A.2.3 Wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems ..................................................... 347
A.2.3.1 Features ................................................................................................................................ 347
A.2.3.2 Scope of supply .................................................................................................................... 348
A.2.3.3 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 348
A.2.3.4 Safety Information ................................................................................................................. 348
A.2.3.5 Connecting ............................................................................................................................ 349
A.2.3.6 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 350
A.2.3.7 Pin assignment of DC outputs and mains connection .......................................................... 352
A.2.3.8 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 353
A.2.3.9 Certificates and approvals .................................................................................................... 354
A.2.4 Transponder holders ............................................................................................................. 355
A.3 Connecting cable .................................................................................................................. 361
A.3.1 Reader RF2xxR (RS-422) with ASM 456 / RF160C / RF170C / RF180C / RF182C ........... 361
A.3.2 Reader RF2xxR (RS-422) with ASM 475 ............................................................................. 363
A.3.3 Reader RF2xxR (RS-422) with RF120C...............................................................................
364
A.3.4 Reader RF240R/RF260R/RF290R (RS232) with PC ........................................................... 364
A.3.5 Reader RF290R .................................................................................................................... 366
A.4 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 367
A.5 Service & Support ................................................................................................................. 377
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
11
Table of contents
SIMATIC RF200
12 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
1
Introduction
Scope of validity of this document
Registered trademarks
Further information
SIMATIC RF200 is a compact RFID system in the SIMATIC RFID product family. The
product range comprises cost-efficient RF readers that are ideal for use in small assembly
lines or in intralogistics. SIMATIC RF200 RFID readers only support the RFID standard ISO
15693 and are therefore ideal for operation with the extensive range of ISO 15693
transponders.
The readers of the RF200 product family are available with the following interfaces:
● RS-422 for connecting to the communications modules
● RS-232 with a simple ASCII protocol for connection to PCs and third-party controllers
● IO-Link for connection to IO Link masters from Siemens and third-party controllers
Readers with an internal antenna have a particularly compact design
(RF210R/RF220R/RF240R/RF260R). RF250R and RF290R are designed for operation with
external antennas either to achieve longer distances or larger field sizes (RF290R with ANT
D5/D6/D10) or to allow installation where there is very little space (RF250R with ANT
3/8/12/18/30).
This documentation is valid for all variants of the SIMATIC RF200 system and describes the
devices shipped as of July 2015.
SIMATIC ®, SIMATIC RF ®, MOBY ®, RF MANAGER ® and SIMATIC Sensors ® are registered
trademarks of Siemens AG.
For additional information, refer to the manuals:
● Function manual "Ident profile and Ident blocks"
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/us/en/view/106368029
● Function manual "FB 45" (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/21738808)
)
● Operating instructions "RF200 IO-Link"
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/60641859
● System manual "MOBY D"
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/13628689
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
)
)
13
Introduction
History
Output
Note
03/2011
First edition
RS-232 interface
09/2011
Expansion of the documentation with the device variant RF240R
1.1
Abbreviations and naming conventions
Abbreviations and naming conventions
Reader
Write/read device (SLG)
Transponder, tag
Data carrier, mobile data storage, (MDS)
Communications module (CM)
Interface module (ASM)
1.1 Abbreviations and naming conventions
● Operating instructions "RF310M"
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/us/en/view/51812642
)
● Product information "RF200 command set"
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/us/en/view/44864850
)
The following issues of the SIMATIC RF200 system manual have been published:
05/2011 Expansion of the documentation with the addition of the device variant RF260R with
03/2013 Expansion of the documentation with the device variant RF290R
09/2013 Expansion of the documentation by the following:
• The device variant RF250R
• The device variants RF240R and RF260R with ASCII interface
• Antennas ANT 8, ANT 12, ANT 18 and ANT 30
• Transponder
07/2015 Expansion of the documentation by the following:
• ANT 3 antennas
• MDS D5xx transponder
• Mobile reader RF210R
05/2017 Expansion of the documentation by the following:
• Device version RF280R
• Mobile Reader RF350M
The following terms/abbreviations are used synonymously in this document:
SIMATIC RF200
14 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
2
WARNING
Opening the device
NOTICE
Alterations not permitted
Installation instructions
NOTICE
Switch/fuse to disconnect the reader from the power supply
Operating temperature
CAUTION
Danger of burns
SIMATIC RFID products comply with the salient safety specifications acc. to IEC, VDE, EN,
UL and CSA. If you have questions about the permissibility of the installation in the planned
environment, please contact your service representative.
Do not open the device when when the power supply is on. Unauthorized opening of and
improper repairs to the device may result in substantial damage to equipment or risk of
personal injury to the user.
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.
Make sure that the readers can be disconnected from the power supply with a switch or a
fuse. The function of the switch or fuse must be clearly recognizable.
Note that some outer components of the reader are made of metal. Depending on the
environmental conditions temperatures can occur on the device that are higher than the
maximum permitted operating temperature.
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
15
Safety notes
Repairs
WARNING
Repairs only by authorized qualified personnel
ng of
System expansions
NOTICE
Warranty conditions
Safety distances
CAUTION
Safety distance between reader/antenna and persons
Note
Safety distance with pacemakers
A safety distance between reader/antenna and persons with pacemakers is not necessary.
Repairs may only be carried out by authorized qualified personnel. Unauthorized openi
and improper repairs to the device may result in substantial damage to equipment or risk of
personal injury to the user.
Only install system expansions intended for this system. If you install other expansions, you
may damage the system or violate the safety requirements and regulations for radio
frequency interference suppression. Contact Technical Support or your local sales
department to find out which system expansions are suitable for installation.
If you cause system defects by installing or exchanging system expansion devices, the
warranty becomes void.
Note that for permanent exposure, the following safety distances must be adhered to:
• RF310R: ≥ 80 mm
• RF340R: ≥ 130 mm
• RF350R + ANT 1: ≥ 140 mm
• RF350R + ANT 3: ≥ 80 mm
• RF350R + ANT 12: ≥ 25 mm
• RF350R + ANT 18: ≥ 50 mm
• RF350R + ANT 30: ≥ 80 mm
• RF380R: ≥ 250 mm
• RF382R: ≥ 130 mm
SIMATIC RF200
16 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Safety notes
Security information
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.
In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is
necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial
security concept. Siemens’ products and solutions only form one element of such a concept.
Customer is responsible to prevent unauthorized access to its plants, systems, machines
and networks. Systems, machines and components should only be connected to the
enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent necessary and with appropriate security
measures (e.g. use of firewalls and network segmentation) in place.
Additionally, Siemens’ guidance on appropriate security measures should be taken into
account. For more information about industrial security, please visit
Link: (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity
Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more
secure. Siemens strongly recommends to apply product updates as soon as available and to
always use the latest product versions. Use of product versions that are no longer supported,
and failure to apply latest updates may increase customer’s exposure to cyber threats.
)
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS
Feed under
Link: (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity
).
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
17
Safety notes
SIMATIC RF200
18 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
3
SIMATIC RF200 is an inductive identification system that is compatible with the ISO 15693
standard and was specially designed for use in industrial production for the control and
optimization of material flows.
In contrast to SIMATIC RF300, SIMATIC RF200 is intended for RFID applications where
performance requirements are not very high, for example with regard to data volume,
transfer rate or diagnostics options. SIMATIC RF200 is characterized by particularly
favorable prices.
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
19
System overview
3.1
RFID components and their function
RF200 system components
3.1 RFID components and their function
Figure 3-1 RF200 system overview
SIMATIC RF200
20 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
System overview
Transponder
RF210R/
RF210M
RF220R
RF240R
RF260R
RF280R
RF290R 4)
RF350M
MDS D100
-- ○ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
MDS D117
MDS D124
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
MDS D126
-- ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
MDS D127
✓
--
--
--
--
--
✓
MDS D139 1)
-- ○ ○ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
MDS D160 2)
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
MDS D165
-- ○ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
MDS D200
-- ○ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
MDS D261
-- ○ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
MDS D324
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
MDS D339
-- ○ ○ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
MDS D400
--
-- ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓
MDS D421
✓ ○ --
--
--
--
✓
MDS D422
✓ ✓ ✓
--
--
--
✓
MDS D423
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
--
✓
MDS D424
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
MDS D425
✓ ✓ ✓
-- ✓ --
✓
MDS D426
-- ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
MDS D428
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
--
✓
MDS D460
MDS D521
✓ ○ --
--
--
--
✓
MDS D522 3)
✓ ✓ ✓
--
--
--
✓
MDS D524
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
MDS D525
✓ ✓ ✓
-- ✓ --
--
MDS D526
-- ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
MDS D528
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
--
✓
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
Only in conjunction with RF350M for external antennas (6GT2803-1BA10)
✓
Combination possible
--
Combination not possible
○
Combination possible, but not recommended
3.1 RFID components and their function
Table 3- 1 Reader-transponder combination options, Part 1
○ -- -- -- -- -- ✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ○ / ✓ 5) ✓
6)
6)
6)
6)
6)
6)
only with the article number 6GT2600-0AA10
only with the article number 6GT2600-0AB10
The transponder MDS D522 special variant has the same compatibility as the transponder MDS D522.
in conjunction with ANT D5, D6 or D10
combination recommended only in conjunction with ANT D5.
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
21
System overview
RF250R with
Transponder
ANT 1
ANT 3
ANT 8
ANT 12
ANT 18
ANT 30
MDS D100 ✓ ○
--
--
--
○
MDS D117
--
-- ✓ ✓
--
--
MDS D124
MDS D126 ✓ ✓
--
--
--
✓
MDS D127
--
-- ✓ ✓
--
--
MDS D139 ✓ ○
--
--
--
○
MDS D160 ✓ ✓
-- ✓ ✓
✓
MDS D165 ✓ ○
--
--
--
○
MDS D200 ✓ ○
--
--
--
○
MDS D261 ✓ ○
--
--
--
○
MDS D324 ✓ ✓
-- ○ ✓
✓
MDS D339 ✓ ○
--
--
--
○
MDS D400 ✓ ○
--
--
--
○
MDS D421
--
-- ✓ ✓ ✓ --
MDS D422
-- ✓ -- ✓ ✓
✓
MDS D423 ✓ ✓
--
-- ✓ ✓
MDS D424 ✓ ✓
--
-- ✓ ✓
MDS D425 ✓ ✓
-- ✓ ✓
✓
MDS D426 ✓ ✓
--
--
--
✓
MDS D428 ✓ ✓
-- ✓ ✓
✓
MDS D460 ✓ ✓
-- ✓ ✓
✓
MDS D521
MDS D522)
-- ✓ -- ✓ ✓
✓
MDS D524 ✓ ✓
--
-- ✓ ✓
MDS D525 ✓ ✓
-- ✓ ✓
✓
MDS D526 ✓ ✓
--
--
--
✓
MDS D528 ✓ ✓
-- ✓ ✓
✓
✓
Combination possible
--
Combination not possible
○
Combination possible, but not recommended
3.1 RFID components and their function
Table 3- 2 Reader-transponder combination options, Part 2
✓ ✓ -- -- ✓ ✓
-- -- ✓ ✓ ✓ --
SIMATIC RF200
22 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
System overview
3.2
Overview of transponders
Overview of typical areas of application of ISO transponders for RF200
Transponder
Area of application
ranges are achieved in combination with the SIMATIC RF260R reader.
tool identification.
MDS D124
Application areas in factory automation (e.g. small paintshops to 180°C).
logistics; can also be deployed in harsh conditions.
identification.
and distribution logistics, right up to product identification
and distribution logistics, right up to product identification.
and distribution logistics, right up to product identification.
For typical areas of application, see "MDS D139".
3.2 Overview of transponders
MDS D100 From simple identification such as electronic barcode replacement or supplementation, through ware-
house and distribution logistics, right up to product identification. With this transponder, the maximum
MDS D117 Very compact data carrier that can be cemented into objects where precise positioning is necessary. e.g.
MDS D126 Compact and rugged ISO transponder; suitable for identification of transport units in production-related
MDS D127 Very compact data carrier that can be screwed into areas where precise positioning is necessary. e.g. tool
MDS D139 1) Applications in production automation with high temperature demands (up to +220 °C).
Typical application areas:
• Paintshops and their preparatory treatments
• Primer coat, electrolytic dip area, cataphoresis with the associated drying furnaces
• Top coat area with drying furnaces
• Washing areas at temperatures > 85 °C
• Other applications with higher temperatures
MDS D160 2) Typical applications are, for example:
• Rented work clothing
• Hotel laundry
• Surgical textiles
• Hospital clothing
• Dirt collection mats
• Clothing for nursing homes/hostels
• Assembly lines with very small workpiece holders
MDS D165 Smart label (self-adhesive label)
From simple identification such as electronic barcode replacement/supplementation, through warehouse
MDS D200 From simple identification such as electronic barcode replacement/supplementation, through warehouse
MDS D261 Smart label (self-adhesive label)
The design of the transponder (self-adhesive label) permits a variety of designs in order to ensure optimum dimensioning for the widest variety of applications.
From simple identification such as electronic barcode replacement/supplementation, through warehouse
MDS D324 Production and distribution logistics as well as in assembly and production lines
MDS D339 Applications in production automation with high temperature demands (up to +220 °C).
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
23
System overview
Transponder
Area of application
tion logistics right through to product identification.
workpiece holders
MDS D422
Identification of metallic workpiece holders, workpieces or containers
MDS D424
Production and distribution logistics as well as in assembly and production lines
and workpiece holders
logistics; can also be deployed in harsh conditions
Use in assembly and production lines in the powertrain sector
MDS D460
Assembly lines with very small workpiece holders
carriers and exact positioning are required, e.g. tool identification, workpiece holders.
MDS D522
Identification of metallic workpiece holders, workpieces or containers
ants
logistics; can also be deployed in harsh environmental conditions
Use in assembly and production lines in the powertrain sector
1)
2)
Only with the MLFB 6GT2600-0AB10
Overview of the memory sizes of the ISO transponders for RF200
Transponder
Memory size
MDS D1xx
112 bytes of EEPROM
MDS D2xx
256 bytes of EEPROM
MDS D3xx
992 bytes of EEPROM
MDS D4xx
2000 bytes FRAM
MDS D5xx
8192 bytes FRAM
3.2 Overview of transponders
MDS D400 Simple identification such as electronic barcode replacement/supplements, from warehouse and distribu-
MDS D421 The MDS D421 is designed for tool coding according to DIN 69873.
It can be used wherever small data carriers and exact positioning are required, e.g. tool identification,
MDS D423 Identification of metallic workpiece holders, workpieces or containers, production automation
MDS D425 Compact and rugged ISO transponder; suitable for screw mounting.
Use in assembly and production lines in the powertrain sector; ideal for mounting on motors, gearboxes,
MDS D426 Compact and rugged ISO transponder; suitable for identification of transport units in production-related
MDS D428 Compact and rugged ISO transponder; suitable for screw mounting
MDS D521 The MDS D521 is constructed for tool coding according to DIN 69873. It can be used wherever small data
MDS D522
If Identification of metallic workpiece holders or workpieces
Special vari-
MDS D524 Production and distribution logistics as well as in assembly and production lines
MDS D526 Compact and rugged ISO transponder; suitable for identification of transport units in production-related
MDS D528 Compact and rugged ISO transponder; suitable for screw mounting
Only with the MLFB 6GT2600-0AA10
SIMATIC RF200
24 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
System overview
3.2 Overview of transponders
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
25
4
4.1
Fundamentals of application planning
4.1.1
Selection criteria for SIMATIC RF200 components
4.1.2
Transmission window and read/write distance
Assess your application according to the following criteria, in order to choose the right
SIMATIC RF200 components:
● Static or dynamic data transfer
● Data volume to be transferred
● Speed in case of dynamic transfer
● Ambient conditions such as relative humidity, temperature, chemical impacts, etc.
The reader generates an inductive alternating field. The field is strongest close to the reader;
however, a read/write distance of "zero" between reader and transponder is not
recommended.
The field strength of the alternating field decreases quickly in proportion to the distance from
the reader. The distribution of the field depends on the structure and geometry of the
antennas in the reader and transponder
A prerequisite for the function of the transponder is a minimum field strength at the
transponder, which is still barely achieved at distance S
The picture below shows the transmission window of the SIMATIC RF210R and
SIMATIC RF220R readers between transponder and reader:
from the reader.
g
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
27
Planning the RF200 system
Sa
Operating distance between transponder and reader
sponder, at which the transmission can still function under normal conditions)
L
Diameter of a transmission window
SP
Intersection of the axes of symmetry of the transponder
4.1 Fundamentals of application planning
Sg Limit distance (maximum clear distance between upper surface of the reader and the tran-
Figure 4-1 RF210R/RF220R transmission window
The figure below shows the transmission window of the SIMATIC RF240R and SIMATIC
RF260R readers between transponder and reader:
SIMATIC RF200
28 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Planning the RF200 system
Sa
Operating distance between transponder and reader
sponder, at which the transmission can still function under normal conditions)
L
Length of a transmission window
M
Field centerpoint
4.1 Fundamentals of application planning
Sg Limit distance (maximum clear distance between upper surface of the reader and the tran-
Figure 4-2 RF240R/RF260R transmission window
The transponder can be used as soon as the intersection (SP) of the transponder enters the
area of the transmission window.
From the diagrams above, it can also be seen that operation is possible within the area
between S
and Sg. The active operating area reduces as the distance increases, and
a
shrinks to a single point at distance S
between S
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
and Sg.
a
. Only static mode should thus be used in the area
g
29
Planning the RF200 system
4.1.3
Width of the transmission window
Determining the width of the transmission window
B:
Width of the transmission window
L:
Length of the transmission window
Tracking tolerances
4.1 Fundamentals of application planning
The following approximation formula can be used for practical applications:
The width of the transmission window (B) is particularly important for the mechanical tracking
tolerance. The formula for the dwell time is valid without restriction when B is observed.
SIMATIC RF200
30 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Planning the RF200 system
4.1.4
Impact of secondary fields
①
Main field
②
Secondary field
4.1 Fundamentals of application planning
Secondary fields in the range from 0 mm to 30% of the limit distance (Sg) generally always
exist.
They should, however, only be used during configuration in exceptional cases, since the
read/write distances are very limited. Exact details of the secondary field geometry cannot be
given, since these values depend heavily on the operating distance and the application.
When working in dynamic mode, remember that during the transition from the secondary
field to the main field the presence of the tag is lost temporarily. It is therefore advisable to
select a distance > 30 % of S
.
g
Figure 4-3 Gap in the field resulting from secondary fields
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
31
Planning the RF200 system
Secondary fields without shielding
①
Main field
②
Secondary field
4.1 Fundamentals of application planning
The following graphic shows typical primary and secondary fields, if no shielding measures
are taken.
Figure 4-4 Secondary field without shielding
In this arrangement, the reader can also read tags via the secondary field. Shielding is
required in order to prevent unwanted reading via the secondary field, as shown and
described in the following.
SIMATIC RF200
32 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Planning the RF200 system
Secondary fields with shielding
①
Main field
②
Secondary field
4.1 Fundamentals of application planning
The following graphic shows typical primary and secondary fields, with metal shielding this
time.
The metal shielding prevents the reader from detecting tags via the secondary field.
Figure 4-5 Secondary field with shielding
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
33
Planning the RF200 system
4.1.5
Permissible directions of motion of the transponder
Detection area and direction of motion of the transponder
4.1 Fundamentals of application planning
The transponder and reader have no polarization axis, i.e. the transponder can come in from
any direction, assume any position as parallel as possible to the reader, and cross the
transmission window. The figure below shows the active area for various directions of
transponder motion:
Transmission window
Figure 4-6 Detection areas of the reader for different directions of transponder motion
Direction of motion of the transponder
Detection area L x W
SIMATIC RF200
34 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Planning the RF200 system
4.1.6
Operation in static and dynamic mode
Operation in static mode
Note
Note that in a metallic environment the values for the limit distance are reduced.
Operation in dynamic mode
4.1 Fundamentals of application planning
If working in static mode, the transponder can be operated up to the limit distance (Sg). The
transponder must then be positioned exactly over the reader:
Figure 4-7 Operation in static mode
When working in dynamic mode, the transponder moves past the reader. The transponder
can be used as soon as the intersection (SP) of the transponder enters the circle of the
transmission window. In dynamic mode, the operating distance (S
[Operating distances, see Chapter Field data of transponders and readers (Page 38)]
) is of primary importance.
a
Figure 4-8 Operation in dynamic mode
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
35
Planning the RF200 system
4.1.7
Dwell time of the transponder
tV:
Dwell time of the transponder
L:
Length of the transmission window
v
:
Speed of the transponder (tag) in dynamic mode
0.8: Constant factor used to compensate for temperature influence and production tole
ances
tV::
Dwell time of the data memory in the field of the reader
tK:
Communication time between transponder and communication module
tK:
Communication time between transponder and communication module
K Constant; the constant is an internal system time. This includes the time for power
buildup on the MDS and for command transfer
t
Byte
Transmission time for 1 byte
n
Amount of user data in bytes
n
Maximum amount of user data in bytes in dynamic mode
tV
Dwell time of the data memory in the field of the reader
4.1 Fundamentals of application planning
The dwell time is the time in which the transponder remains within the transmission window
of the reader. The reader can exchange data with the transponder during this time.
The dwell time is calculated as follows:
Tag
r-
The dwell time can be of any duration in static mode. The dwell time must be sufficiently long
to allow communication with the transponder.
The dwell time is defined by the system environment in dynamic mode. The volume of data
to be transferred must be matched to the dwell time or vice versa. As a general rule:
or Calculation of the maximum amount of user data
max
SIMATIC RF200
36 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Planning the RF200 system
4.1.8
Communication between communication module, reader and transponder
Aids for calculating the data transmission times
4.1 Fundamentals of application planning
User-friendly calculation tools are available for the communications modules ASM 456,
RF160C, RF170C and RF180C to calculate data transfer times. The calculation tools can be
found on the DVD "Ident Systems Software & Documentation", article number 6GT20802AA20.
Figure 4-9 User interface of the calculation tool for command processing time
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
37
Planning the RF200 system
Aids for calculating the field data
4.2
Field data of transponders and readers
Tolerances of ±20 % are permitted due to production or temperature
conditions.
Note
Transmission gaps
If the minimum operating distance (S
center of the field. Communication with the transponder is not possible in the transmission
gap.
4.2 Field data of transponders and readers
You will also find a tool for calculating field data on the DVD "Ident Systems, Software &
Documentation". Using this tool, among other things you can calculate the operating
distance (S
), limit distance (Sg) and transmission window (L).
a
Figure 4-10 User interface of the calculation tool for field data acquisition
The following tables show the field data for all SIMATIC RF200 components of transponders
and readers. This makes the correct selection of a transponder and reader particularly easy.
All the technical specifications listed are typical data and are applicable for an ambient
temperature between 0 °C and +50 °C, a supply voltage between 22 and 27 VDC and a
metal-free environment.
If the entire voltage range at the reader of 20 VDC to 30 VDC and/or the entire temperature
range of transponders and readers is used, the field data is subject to further tolerances.
) is not observed, a transmission gap can occur in the
a
SIMATIC RF200
38 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Planning the RF200 system
Note
Possible reader-transponder combinations
The
4.2.1
Field data
Length of the transmis-
sion window (Ld)
Operating distance (Sa)
Limit distance (Sg)
MDS D124
25
1 ... 18
20
MDS D127 1) 3 0 ... 2
2
MDS D160
20
1 ... 10
12
MDS D324
20
1 ... 8
9
MDS D421
5
0 ... 3
4
MDS D422 8 1 ... 9
10
MDS D423
20
2 ... 10
12
MDS D424
24
1 ... 16
18
MDS D425
12
1 ... 6
7
MDS D428
20
1 ... 10
11
MDS D460 8 1 … 8
9
MDS D521 5 0 ... 3
4
MDS D522 8 1 ... 8
9
MDS D522
Special variants
MDS D524
20
1 ... 15
17
MDS D525
12
1 ... 6
7
MDS D528
15
1 ... 10
11
1)
All dimensions in mm.
4.2 Field data of transponders and readers
tables of the following section show the possible reader-transponder combinations.
The limit distances (Sg) and operating distances (Sa) along with the length of the
transmission window for each reader-transponder combination are listed in the tables below.
Table 4- 1 SIMATIC RF210R field data
The transponder is only suitable for static mode.
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
8 1 ... 8 9
39
Planning the RF200 system
Length of the transmis-
sion window (Ld)
Operating distance (Sa)
Limit distance (Sg)
MDS D124
35
1 ... 28
31
MDS D126
MDS D160
20
1 ... 20
22
MDS D324
30
2 ... 21
25
MDS D422
18
1 ... 12
14
MDS D423
30
2 ...24
28
MDS D424
30
2 ... 25
29
MDS D425
20
1 ... 11
13
MDS D426
40
2 ... 25
30
MDS D428
25
1 ... 18
21
MDS D460
25
1 ... 18
20
MDS D522
15
1 ... 10
12
MDS D522
Special variants
MDS D524
25
2 ... 22
25
MDS D525
20
1 ... 11
13
MDS D526
30
2 ... 25
30
MDS D528
20
1 ... 15
20
All dimensions in mm.
Length of the transmis-
sion window (L)
Operating distance (Sa)
Limit distance (Sg)
MDS D100
100
2 ... 84
95
MDS D124
65
2 ... 53
60
MDS D126
MDS D160
50
1 ... 33
37
MDS D165
MDS D200
90
2 ... 69
78
MDS D261
70
2 ... 60
70
MDS D324
55
1 ... 36
40
MDS D400
95
2 ... 80
90
MDS D422
25
1 ... 12
15
MDS D423
45
2 ... 35
40
MDS D424
75
1 ... 47
53
MDS D425
30
1 ... 15
17
MDS D426
65
2 ... 45
55
MDS D428
50
1 ... 30
34
MDS D460
50
1 ... 30
34
4.2 Field data of transponders and readers
Table 4- 2 SIMATIC RF220R field data
45 2 ... 30 35
15 1 ... 10 12
Table 4- 3 SIMATIC RF240R field data
80 2 ... 57 65
105 2 ... 80 94
SIMATIC RF200
40 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Planning the RF200 system
Length of the transmis-
sion window (L)
Operating distance (Sa)
Limit distance (Sg)
MDS D522
20
1 ... 10
12
MDS D522
Special variants
MDS D524
60
1 ... 45
55
MDS D525
MDS D526
60
2 ... 45
55
MDS D528
40
1 ... 30
35
All dimensions in mm.
Length of the transmis-
sion window (Ld)
Operating distance (Sa)
Limit distance (Sg)
MDS D100
80
5 ... 95
115
MDS D124
55
2 ... 60
75
MDS D126
150
2 ... 80
95
MDS D139
75
5 ... 90
105
MDS D160
50
2 ... 35
45
MDS D165
140
5 ... 95
110
MDS D200
130
5 ... 90
100
MDS D261
100
2 ... 90
110
MDS D324
50
5 ... 60
70
MDS D339
110
2 ... 85
100
MDS D400
140
10 ... 95
110
MDS D423
50
2 ... 35
45
MDS D424
40
2 ... 70
80
MDS D425
MDS D426
110
2 ... 80
95
MDS D428
MDS D460
50
2 ... 30
40
MDS D524
50
2 ... 65
80
MDS D525
40
2 ... 25
30
MDS D526
110
2 ... 80
95
MDS D528
40
2 ... 40
45
All dimensions in mm.
4.2 Field data of transponders and readers
20 1 ... 10 12
30 1 ... 15 17
Table 4- 4 Field data SIMATIC RF250R, with ANT 1
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
40 2 ... 25 30
40 2 ... 40 50
41
Planning the RF200 system
Length of the transmis-
sion window (Ld)
Operating distance (Sa)
Limit distance (Sg)
MDS D124
40
1 ... 32
40
MDS D126
MDS D160
24
1 ... 23
30
MDS D324
32
1 ... 22
35
MDS D422
20
0 ... 12
15
MDS D423
30
2 ... 18
26
MDS D424
37
0 ... 34
48
MDS D425
22
1 ... 12
20
MDS D426
65
0 ... 44
58
MDS D428
30
1 ... 20
32
MDS D460
24
1 ... 21
27
MDS D522
20
1 ... 12
15
MDS D522
Special variants
MDS D524
35
1 ... 35
40
MDS D525
22
1 ... 12
20
MDS D526
45
2 ... 35
45
MDS D528
25
1 ... 20
25
All dimensions in mm.
Length of the transmis-
sion window (Ld)
Operating distance (Sa)
Limit distance (Sg)
MDS D117 2 0 ... 2
3
MDS D127 3 0 ... 3
4
MDS D421
MDS D521 3 0 ... 3
4
All dimensions in mm.
4.2 Field data of transponders and readers
Table 4- 5 Field data SIMATIC RF250R, with ANT 3
65 0 ... 47 60
20 1 ... 12 15
Table 4- 6 Field data SIMATIC RF250R, with ANT 8
3 0 ... 3 4
SIMATIC RF200
42 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Planning the RF200 system
Length of the transmis-
sion window (Ld)
Operating distance (Sa)
Limit distance (Sg)
MDS D117 3 0 ... 3
4
MDS D127
MDS D160
18
0 ... 12
17
MDS D421
10
0 ... 3
4
MDS D422
22
0 ... 7
10
MDS D425
12
0 ... 8
10
MDS D428
18
1 ... 8
12
MDS D460
16
1 ... 10
14
MDS D521 5 0 ... 3
4
MDS D522
10
1 ... 7
9
MDS D522
Special variants
MDS D525
12
1 ... 8
10
MDS D528
15
1 ... 8
12
All dimensions in mm.
Length of the transmis-
sion window (Ld)
Operating distance (Sa)
Limit distance (Sg)
MDS D124
26
0 ... 24
37
MDS D160
22
1 ... 18
26
MDS D324
30
1 ... 18
27
MDS D421
16
0 ... 3
4
MDS D422
24
1 ... 8
14
MDS D423
21
1 ... 15
18
MDS D424
MDS D425
19
1 ... 11
16
MDS D428
MDS D460
19
1 ... 17
21
MDS D521 6 0 ... 4
5
MDS D522
15
1 ... 10
12
MDS D522
Special variants
MDS D524
30
1 ... 25
30
MDS D525
19
1 ... 11
16
MDS D528
20
1 ... 15
20
All dimensions in mm.
4.2 Field data of transponders and readers
Table 4- 7 Field data SIMATIC RF250R, with ANT 12
4 0 ... 4 5
10 1 ... 7 9
Table 4- 8 Field data SIMATIC RF250R, with ANT 18
26 1 ... 27 36
19 1 ... 18 25
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
15 1 ... 10 12
43
Planning the RF200 system
Length of the transmis-
sion window (Ld)
Operating distance (Sa)
Limit distance (Sg)
MDS D124
40
1 ... 35
48
MDS D126
MDS D160
24
1 ... 23
30
MDS D324
32
1 ... 22
35
MDS D422
27
0 ... 12
15
MDS D423
30
2 ... 18
26
MDS D424
37
0 ... 34
48
MDS D425
22
1 ... 12
20
MDS D426
65
0 ... 44
58
MDS D428
30
1 ... 20
32
MDS D460
24
1 ... 21
27
MDS D522
20
1 ... 12
15
MDS D522
Special variants
MDS D524
35
1 ... 35
40
MDS D525
22
1 ... 12
20
MDS D526
60
2 ... 35
45
MDS D528
25
1 ... 20
25
All dimensions in mm.
Length of the transmis-
sion window (L)
Operating distance (Sa)
Limit distance (Sg)
MDS D100
120
2 ... 110
130
MDS D124
80
2 ... 80
85
MDS D126
MDS D139
120
2 ... 80
110
MDS D160
MDS D165
120
2 ... 120
135
MDS D200
120
2 ... 100
120
MDS D261
80
2 ... 75
90
MDS D324
80
2 ... 60
70
MDS D339
110
5 ... 65
80
MDS D400
140
2 ... 110
140
MDS D423
55
2 ... 40
45
MDS D424
80
2 ... 60
70
MDS D426
75
2 ... 70
85
MDS D428
50
2 ... 40
45
MDS D460
50
2 ... 40
45
4.2 Field data of transponders and readers
Table 4- 9 Field data SIMATIC RF250R, with ANT 30
65 0 ... 47 60
20 1 ... 12 15
Table 4- 10 SIMATIC RF260R field data
110 2 ... 75 100
60 2 ... 40 45
SIMATIC RF200
44 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Planning the RF200 system
Length of the transmis-
sion window (L)
Operating distance (Sa)
Limit distance (Sg)
MDS D524
70
2 ... 60
70
MDS D526
MDS D528
50
2 ... 35
40
All dimensions in mm.
Length of the transmission window
(L)
Operating distance
(Sa)
Limit distance (Sg)
in the x direc-
tion (Lx)
in the y direction
(Ly)
MDS D100 1)
140
100
10 ... 160
200
MDS D124
80
80
2 ... 110
130
MDS D126
180
140
2 ... 135
160
MDS D139
140
90
5 ... 115
190
MDS D160
80
40
2 ... 55
70
MDS D165 1)
200
140
10 ... 160
190
MDS D200 2)
200
160
20 ... 140
185
MDS D261 3)
190
120
20 ... 110
150
MDS D324
100
60
2 ... 85
110
MDS D339
290
140
5 ... 115
170
MDS D400
240
120
10 ... 170
200
MDS D423
110
60
5 ... 60
70
MDS D424
100
70
2 ... 100
140
MDS D425
80
45
2 ... 30
40
MDS D426
220
160
2 ... 145
175
MDS D428
80
50
2 ... 60
88
MDS D460
80
70
2 ... 55
70
MDS D524
MDS D525
80
45
2 ... 30
40
MDS D526
220
160
2 ... 135
165
MDS D528
80
50
2 ... 60
85
All dimensions in mm.
1)
2)
3)
starting at an ambient temperature of 50 °C.
4.2 Field data of transponders and readers
80 2 ... 70 85
Table 4- 11 Field data SIMATIC RF280R
Be aware that the minimum distance must be increased 10 mm starting at 40 °C ambient tempera-
ture.
Be aware that the minimum distance of the reader to the transponder must be increased approxi-
mately 6 mm every 5 °C starting at an ambient temperature of 25 °C and approximately 15 mm
starting at an ambient temperature of 50 °C.
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Be aware that the minimum distance of the reader to the transponder must be increased approxi-
mately 3 mm every 5 °C starting at an ambient temperature of 25 °C and approximately 14 mm
100 70 2 ... 110 130
45
Planning the RF200 system
Length of the transmis-
sion window (L)
Operating distance (Sa)
Limit distance (Sg)
MDS D100
320
0 ... 400
500
MDS D124
MDS D126
320
0 ... 350
400
MDS D139
320
0 ... 400
500
MDS D160
300
0 ... 130
180
MDS D165
320
0 ... 350
450
MDS D200
320
0 ... 400
500
MDS D261
320
0 ... 300
400
MDS D324
300
0 ... 200
280
MDS D339
320
0 ... 300
380
MDS D400
320
0 ... 400
500
MDS D424
300
0 ... 200
280
MDS D426
320
0 ... 300
350
MDS D460
300
0 ... 120
160
MDS D524
300
0 ... 200
280
MDS D526
320
0 ... 300
350
All dimensions in mm.
Length of the transmission
window (L)
Operating distance (Sa)
Limit distance (Sg)
X direction
Y direction
MDS D100
520
420
0 ... 550
650
MDS D124
500
400
0 ... 220
300
MDS D126
520
420
0 ... 400
500
MDS D139
520
420
0 ... 500
600
MDS D160
MDS D165
520
420
0 ... 400
500
MDS D200
MDS D261
520
420
0 ... 350
450
MDS D324
500
400
0 ... 200
280
MDS D339
520
420
0 ... 400
480
MDS D400
520
420
0 ... 500
650
MDS D424
500
400
0 ... 220
300
MDS D426
520
420
0 ... 350
400
MDS D524
500
400
0 ... 220
300
MDS D526
520
420
0 ... 350
400
All dimensions in mm.
4.2 Field data of transponders and readers
Table 4- 12 Field data SIMATIC RF290R, with ANT D5 (at 4 W)
300 0 ... 200 280
Table 4- 13 Field data SIMATIC RF290R, with ANT D6 (at 4 W)
500 400 0 ... 130 180
520 420 0 ... 500 600
SIMATIC RF200
46 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Planning the RF200 system
Length of the transmission
window (L)
Operating distance (Sa)
Limit distance (Sg)
X direction
Y direction
MDS D100
1050
350
0 ... 500
600
MDS D124
1000
300
0 ... 200
280
MDS D126
MDS D139
1050
350
0 ... 450
550
MDS D160
MDS D165
1050
350
0 ... 350
450
MDS D200
1050
350
0 ... 450
550
MDS D261
1050
350
0 ... 350
450
MDS D324
1000
300
0 ... 200
280
MDS D339
1050
350
0 ... 300
380
MDS D400
1050
350
0 ... 400
500
MDS D424
1000
300
0 ... 200
280
MDS D426
1050
350
0 ... 350
400
MDS D524
1000
300
0 ... 220
300
MDS D526
1050
350
0 ... 350
400
All dimensions in mm.
4.2 Field data of transponders and readers
Table 4- 14 Field data SIMATIC RF290R, with ANT D10 (at 4 W)
1050 350 0 ... 400 500
1000 300 0 ... 130 180
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
47
Planning the RF200 system
4.2.2
Minimum clearances
Minimum distance from transponder to transponder
RF210R
RF220R
RF240R
RF260R
RF280R
MDS D100
--
--
--
≥ 240
≥ 420
MDS D117
MDS D124
≥ 25
≥ 40
≥ 90
≥ 180
≥ 360
MDS D126
--
≥ 50
≥ 100
≥ 180
≥ 400
MDS D127
≥ 15
--
--
--
--
MDS D139
--
--
--
≥ 200
≥ 450
MDS D160
≥ 20
≥ 25
≥ 70
≥ 150
≥ 300
MDS D165
--
--
--
≥ 240
≥ 500
MDS D200
--
--
--
≥ 240
≥ 500
MDS D261
--
--
--
≥ 200
≥ 400
MDS D324
≥ 25
≥ 40
≥ 90
≥ 180
≥ 360
MDS D339
--
--
--
≥ 200
≥ 450
MDS D400
--
--
--
≥ 240
≥ 500
MDS D421
≥ 10
--
--
--
--
MDS D422
≥ 15
≥ 20
≥ 50
--
--
MDS D423
--
--
≥ 80
≥ 160
≥ 250
MDS D424
≥ 25
≥ 40
≥ 90
≥ 180
≥ 360
MDS D425
≥ 20
≥ 25
≥ 75
--
≥ 250
MDS D426
--
≥ 50
≥ 90
≥ 180
≥ 400
MDS D428
≥ 25
≥ 25
≥ 75
≥ 150
≥ 300
MDS D460
MDS D521
≥ 10
--
--
--
--
MDS D522
≥ 15
≥ 20
≥ 50
--
--
MDS D522
Special variants
MDS D524
≥ 25
≥ 40
≥ 90
≥ 180
≥ 360
MDS D526
--
≥ 50
≥ 90
≥ 180
≥ 400
MDS D528
≥ 25
≥ 25
≥ 75
≥ 150
≥ 300
All values are in mm, relative to the operating distance (S
between transponder edge and transponder edge
4.2 Field data of transponders and readers
The specified distances refer to a metal-free environment. For a metallic environment, the
specified minimum distances must be multiplied by a factor of 1.5. The transponders
designed specifically for installation in/on metal are an exception to this.
Table 4- 15 Minimum clearances for transponders
≥ 15 -- -- -- --
≥ 20 ≥ 25 ≥ 70 ≥ 150 ≥ 300
SIMATIC RF200
48 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
≥ 15 ≥ 20 ≥ 50 -- --
) between reader and transponder, and
a
Planning the RF200 system
RF250R
1)
RF290R
2)
ANT 3
ANT 8
ANT 12
ANT 18
ANT 30
ANT D5
ANT D6
ANT D10
MDS D100
--
--
--
--
--
≥ 1000
≥ 1500
≥ 2000
MDS D117
--
≥ 30
≥ 50
--
--
--
--
--
MDS D124
MDS D126
≥ 100
--
--
--
≥ 100
≥ 1000
≥ 1500
≥ 2000
MDS D127
--
≥ 40
≥ 60
--
--
--
--
--
MDS D139
--
--
--
--
--
≥ 1000
≥ 1500
≥ 2000
MDS D160
≥ 100
--
≥ 60
≥ 80
≥ 100
≥ 800
≥ 1200
≥ 1800
MDS D165
--
--
--
--
--
≥ 1000
≥ 1500
≥ 2000
MDS D200
--
--
--
--
--
≥ 1000
≥ 1500
≥ 2000
MDS D261
--
--
--
--
--
≥ 1000
≥ 1500
≥ 2000
MDS D324
≥ 100
--
--
≥ 80
≥ 100
≥ 800
≥ 1200
≥ 1800
MDS D339
--
--
--
--
--
≥ 1000
≥ 1500
≥ 2000
MDS D400
--
--
--
--
--
≥ 1000
≥ 1500
≥ 2000
MDS D421
--
≥ 30
≥ 40
≥ 50
--
--
--
--
MDS D422
≥ 70
--
≥ 50
≥ 60
≥ 70
--
--
--
MDS D423
≥ 100
--
--
≥ 80
≥ 100
--
--
--
MDS D424
≥ 100
--
--
≥ 80
≥ 100
≥ 800
≥ 1200
≥ 1800
MDS D425
≥ 80
--
≥ 50
≥ 60
≥ 80
--
--
--
MDS D426
≥ 100
--
--
--
≥ 100
≥ 800
≥ 1200
≥ 1800
MDS D428
≥ 80
--
≥ 50
≥ 60
≥ 80
--
--
--
MDS D460
≥ 100
--
≥ 60
≥ 80
≥ 100
≥ 800
--
--
MDS D521
MDS D522
≥ 70
--
≥ 50
≥ 60
≥ 70
--
--
--
MDS D522
Special variants
MDS D524
≥ 100
--
--
≥ 80
≥ 100
≥ 800
≥ 1200
≥ 1800
MDS D526
≥ 100
--
--
--
≥ 100
≥ 800
≥ 1200
≥ 1800
MDS D528
≥ 80
--
≥ 50
≥ 60
≥ 80
--
--
--
1)
2)
All values are in mm, relative to the operating distance (S
between transponder edge and transponder edge
4.2 Field data of transponders and readers
Table 4- 16 Minimum clearances for transponders
≥ 100 -- -- ≥ 80 ≥ 100 ≥ 800 ≥ 1200 ≥ 1800
-- ≥ 30 ≥ 40 ≥ 50 -- -- -- --
≥ 70 -- ≥ 50 ≥ 60 ≥ 70 -- -- --
Depends on the connected antenna (ANT 3, 8, 12, 18 or 30).
Depends on the connected antenna (ANT D5, D6 or D10).
) between reader and transponder, and
a
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
49
Planning the RF200 system
Minimum distance from reader to reader
RF210R to
RF210R
RF220R to
RF220R
RF240R to
RF240R
ANT x to ANT x
with RF250R
RF260R to
RF260R
RF280R to
RF280R
ANT Dx to ANT
Dx
with RF290R
ANT 3: ≥ 100
ers ≥ 500
ANT D5: ≥ 2000
ANT 12: ≥ 60
ANT 30: ≥ 100
All values are in mm
Note
Effect on inductive fields by not maintaining the minimum distances of the readers
If the values fall below those specified in the "minimum distance readers or antennas", there
is a risk of the function being affected by inductive fields. In this case, the data transfer time
would
Keeping to the values specified in the "Minimum distance readers or antennas" table is
therefore essential.
4.3
Installation guidelines
4.3.1
Overview
4.3 Installation guidelines
Table 4- 17 Minimum distances to readers or antennas
≥ 60 ≥ 100 ≥ 120
ANT 8: ≥ 50 ANT D10: ≥
ANT 18: ≥ 80
≥ 150 with 2
readers ≥
400
with multi-
ple read-
2000
increase unpredictably or a command would be aborted with an error.
If the specified minimum distance cannot be complied with due to the physical configuration,
the SET-ANT command can be used to activate and deactivate the HF field of the reader.
The application software must be used to ensure that only one reader is active (antenna is
switched on) at a time.
The transponder and reader complete with their antennas are inductive devices. Any type of
metal in the vicinity of these devices affects their functionality. Some points need to be
considered during planning and installation if the values described in the "Field data
(Page 39)" section are to retain their validity:
● Minimum spacing between two readers or their antennas
● Minimum distance between two adjacent data memories
● Metal-free area for flush-mounting of readers or their antennas and transponders in metal
● Mounting of multiple readers or their antennas on metal frames or racks
SIMATIC RF200
50 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Planning the RF200 system
4.3.2
Reduction of interference due to metal
Representation
Description
Problem:
Remedy:
4.3 Installation guidelines
The following sections describe the impact on the operation of the RFID system when
mounted in the vicinity of metal.
Table 4- 18 Interference due to metal rack
A metal rack is located above the
transmission window of the reader.
This affects the entire field. In particular, the transmission window
between reader and transponder is
reduced.
The transmission window is no
longer affected if the transponder is
mounted differently.
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
51
Planning the RF200 system
Representation
Description
Problem:
Remedy:
Remedy:
4.3 Installation guidelines
Table 4- 19 Flush-mounting of transponders and readers
Flush-mounting of transponders and
readers is possible in principle.
However, the size of the transmission window is significantly reduced.
The following measures can be
used to counteract the reduction of
the window:
Enlargement of the non-metallic
spacer below the transponder
and/or reader.
The transponder and/or reader are
10 to 20 mm higher than the metal
surround.
(The value x ≥ 100 mm is valid, for
example, for RF260R. It indicates
that, for a distance x ≥ 100 mm, the
reader can no longer be significantly
affected by metal.)
Increase the distances a, b to metal.
The following rule of thumb can be
used:
• Increase a, b by a factor of 2 to 3
over the values specified for
metal-free areas
• Increasing a, b has a greater
effect for readers or transponders with a large limit distance
than for readers or transponders
with a small limit distance.
SIMATIC RF200
52 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Planning the RF200 system
Mounting of several readers on metal frames or racks
Representation
Description
Problem:
Interaction between readers
Remedy:
Remedy:
Remedy:
4.3.3
Effects of metal on different transponders and readers
Mounting different transponders and readers on metal or flush-mounting
4.3 Installation guidelines
Any reader mounted on metal couples part of the field to the metal frame. There is normally
no interaction as long as the minimum distance D and metal-free areas a, b are maintained.
However, interaction may take place if an iron frame is positioned unfavorably. Longer data
transfer times or sporadic error messages at the communication module are the result.
Table 4- 20 Mounting of several readers on metal frames or racks
Increase the distance D between the two readers.
Introduce one or more iron struts in order to shortcircuit the stray fields.
Insert a non-metallic spacer of 20 to 40 millimeter
thickness between the reader and the iron frame. This
will significantly reduce the induction of stray fields on
the rack:
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Certain conditions have to be observed when mounting the transponders and readers on
metal or flush-mounting. For more information, please refer to the descriptions of the
individual transponders and readers in the relevant section.
53
Planning the RF200 system
4.3.4
Impact of metal on the transmission window
Note
Possible reader-transponder combinations
The tables of the following section show the possible reader
4.3 Installation guidelines
In general, the following points should be considered when mounting RFID components:
● Direct mounting on metal is allowed only in the case of specially approved transponders.
● Flush-mounting of the components in metal reduces the field data; a test is recommended
in critical applications.
● When working inside the transmission window, make sure that no metal rail (or similar
part) intersects the transmission field.
The metal rail would affect the field data.
● With readers with a large antenna surface (e.g. RF340R) for reasons of communication
reliability, when the transponders are flush-mounted in metal, a metal-free space around
the transponders is recommended. This metal-free space should match the size of the
antenna surface.
● The reduction of field data is also based on the minimum distance between the reader
and transponder. The respective recommendations are listed in the following table.
The impact of metal on the field data (S
, Sa, L) is shown in a table in this section. The
g
values in the tables describe field data reduction and show the reduced range as a
percentage. The range relates to use in a non-metallic environment. A value of 100% means
no influence on the range.
-transponder combinations.
SIMATIC RF200
54 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Planning the RF200 system
4.3.4.1
RF210R
Case
Diagram
Description
4.3 Installation guidelines
The RF210R can be flush-mounted in metal. Please allow for a possible reduction in the field
data values. To avoid reduction in the case of d), the distance a should be ≥ 10 mm.
The following table shows the different arrangements for the reader with and without a
metallic environment:
a)
b)
Reader metal-free
Reader on metal,
distance from metal ≥ 12 mm
c)
d)
Reader in metal,
flush against M18 nut
Reader in metal,
all around
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
55
Planning the RF200 system
Transponder
Reader without direct
metal influence
(Case a, b and d)
Reader flush-
mounted in metal
(Case c)
MDS D124
Metal-free
100
82
distance all round 15 mm
MDS D127
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D160
Metal-free
100
95
On metal, distance 10 mm
100
95
MDS D324
Metal-free
100
90
On metal, distance 15 mm
90
90
distance all round 25 mm
MDS D421
Metal-free
100
90
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D422
Metal-free
100
80
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D423
Metal-free
100
90
On metal, distance 0 mm
110
100 2)
distance all round 10 mm
MDS D424
Metal-free
100
60
On metal, distance 15 mm
90
80
distance all round 25 mm
MDS D425
Metal-free
100
85
On metal, distance 0 mm
100
85
MDS D428
Metal-free
100
90
On metal, distance 0 mm
100
80
MDS D460
Metal-free
100
90
On metal, distance 25 mm
100
90
MDS D521
Metal-free
100
90
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D522
Metal-free
100
80
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D522
Special variants
Metal-free
100
80
distance all round 0 mm
4.3 Installation guidelines
Table 4- 21 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF210R
1)
On metal, distance 15 mm 90 90
Flush-mounted in metal;
85 80
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
Flush-mounted in metal;
Flush-mounted in metal;
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
100 75
80 90
75 50
90 40
2)
95 85
85 75
SIMATIC RF200
56 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
75 50
Flush-mounted in metal;
Flush-mounted in metal;
90 40
90 40
Planning the RF200 system
Transponder
Reader without direct
metal influence
(Case a, b and d)
Reader flush-
mounted in metal
(Case c)
MDS D524
Metal-free
100
60
distance all round 25 mm
MDS D528
On metal, distance 0 mm
100
80
1)
2)
specifically for mounting in/on metallic surroundings.
4.3 Installation guidelines
1)
On metal, distance 15 mm 90 80
Flush-mounted in metal;
Metal-free 100 90
Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is
adequate clearance to the metal.
Values of > 100 % related to non metal surroundings can occur if transponders were developed
85 75
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
57
Planning the RF200 system
4.3.4.2
RF220R
Case
Diagram
Description
4.3 Installation guidelines
The RF220R can be flush-mounted in metal. Please allow for a possible reduction in the field
data values. To avoid reduction in the case of d), the distance a should be ≥ 15 mm.
The following table shows the different arrangements for the reader with and without a
metallic environment:
a)
b)
Reader metal-free
Reader on metal,
distance from metal ≥ 12 mm
c)
d)
Reader in metal,
flush against M30 nut
Reader in metal,
all round
SIMATIC RF200
58 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Planning the RF200 system
Transponder
Reader without direct
metal influence
(Case a, b and d)
Reader flush-
mounted in metal
(Case c)
MDS D124
Metal-free
100
94
distance all round 15 mm
MDS D126
On metal, distance 25 mm
85
70
distance all round 50 mm
MDS D160
Metal-free
100
89
On metal, distance 10 mm
100
89
MDS D324
Metal-free
100
90
On metal, distance 15 mm
97
86
distance all round 25 mm
MDS D422
Metal-free
100
90
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D423
Metal-free
100
90
On metal, distance 0 mm
125 2)
115 2)
distance all round 10 mm
MDS D424
On metal, distance 15 mm
96
89
distance all round 25 mm
MDS D425
Metal-free
100
90
Screwed onto metal
100
75
distance all round 25 mm
MDS D426
Metal-free
100
90
On metal, distance 25 mm
90
75
distance all round 50 mm
MDS D428
Metal-free
100
94
On metal, distance 0 mm
100
94
MDS D460
Metal-free
100
92
On metal, distance 0 mm
100
92
MDS D522
Metal-free
100
90
4.3 Installation guidelines
Table 4- 22 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF220R
1)
On metal, distance 15 mm 97 89
Tag flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Metal-free 100 75
86 83
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
80 65
93 86
Flush-mounted in metal;
85 85
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Metal-free 100 93
Flush-mounted in metal;
80 75
86 82
Flush-mounted in metal;
95 75
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
80 70
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
85 85
distance all round 0 mm
59
Planning the RF200 system
Transponder
Reader without direct
metal influence
(Case a, b and d)
Reader flush-
mounted in metal
(Case c)
MDS D522
Special variants
Metal-free
100
90
MDS D524
Metal-free
100
93
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D526
Metal-free
100
90
On metal, distance 25 mm
90
75
distance all round 50 mm
MDS D528
Metal-free
100
94
On metal, distance 0 mm
100
94
1)
2)
specifically for mounting in/on metallic surroundings.
4.3.4.3
RF240R
4.3 Installation guidelines
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all round 0 mm
1)
On metal, distance 0 mm 96 89
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
85 85
86 82
Flush-mounted in metal;
80 70
Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is
adequate clearance to the metal.
Values of > 100 % related to non metal surroundings can occur if transponders were developed
The RF240R can be flush-mounted in metal. Please allow for a possible reduction in the field
data values. To avoid reduction, the distance a should be ≥ 20 mm.
Figure 4-11 Metal-free space RF240R
SIMATIC RF200
60 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Planning the RF200 system
Transponder
Reader without
direct
metal influence
Reader on
metal
(metal plate)
Reader flush-
mounted in metal
(all round
20 mm)
MDS D100
Without metal
100
95
80
distance all round 20 mm
MDS D124
On metal, distance 15 mm
90
80
75
distance all round 25 mm
MDS D126
Without metal
100
80
70
On metal, distance 25 mm
80
75
60
distance all round 50 mm
MDS D160
Without metal
100
90
80
On metal, distance 10 mm
90
85
80
MDS D165
Without metal
100
95
75
On metal, distance 25 mm
75
70
65
MDS D200
Without metal
100
95
85
On metal, distance 20 mm
95
80
70
distance all round 20 mm
MDS D261
Without metal
100
90
90
On metal, distance 25 mm
85
80
70
MDS D324
On metal, distance 15 mm
95
85
80
distance all round 25 mm
MDS D400
Without metal
100
90
80
distance all round 20 mm
MDS D422
Without metal
100
90
85
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D423
Without metal
100
95
90
On metal, distance 0 mm
150 2)
140 2)
140 2)
distance all round 10 mm
MDS D424
Without metal
100
85
80
On metal, distance 15 mm
90
80
75
4.3 Installation guidelines
Table 4- 23 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF240R
1)
On metal, distance 20 mm 95 90 75
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Without metal 100 85 75
90 75 70
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
85 70 65
70 55 55
1)
Flush-mounted in metal,
70 60 50
1)
Without metal 100 90 80
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
90 75 70
On metal, distance 20 mm 80 75 55
Flush-mounted in metal,
75 70 50
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Flush-mounted in metal;
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
90 60 40
70 60 60
61
Planning the RF200 system
Transponder
Reader without
direct
metal influence
Reader on
metal
(metal plate)
Reader flush-
mounted in metal
(all round
20 mm)
distance all round 25 mm
MDS D425
Without metal
100
90
85
On metal, distance 0 mm
95
85
80
MDS D426
On metal, distance 25 mm
90
80
70
Distance all-round 50 mm
MDS D428
Without metal
100
90
85
On metal, distance 0 mm
95
85
83
MDS D460
Without metal
100
90
80
On metal, distance 0 mm
90
85
80
MDS D522
Metal-free
100
90
85
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D522
Special variant
Metal-free
100
90
85
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D524
Metal-free
100
85
80
On metal, distance 0 mm
90
80
75
MDS D526
Metal-free
100
80
70
On metal, distance 25 mm
90
80
70
distance all round 50 mm
MDS D528
Metal-free
100
90
85
On metal, distance 0 mm
95
85
83
1)
2)
specifically for mounting in/on metallic surroundings.
4.3 Installation guidelines
Flush-mounted in metal;
80 70 65
1)
Without metal 100 80 70
Flush-mounted in metal;
85 65 60
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
90 60 40
90 60 40
80 70 65
distance all round 0 mm
1)
Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is
adequate clearance to the metal.
Values of > 100 % related to non metal surroundings can occur if transponders were developed
SIMATIC RF200
62 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Flush-mounted in metal;
85 65 60
Planning the RF200 system
4.3.4.4
RF250R
Transponder
ANT 1 without
metal
ANT 1 on metal
ANT 1 mounted
in metal
(all round
40 mm)
MDS D100
Without metal
100
85
80
On metal; distance 20 mm
70
60
65
distance all round 20 mm
MDS D124
Without metal
100
95
85
On metal; distance 15 mm
85
85
80
distance all round 20 mm
MDS D126
Without metal
100
85
85
On metal; distance 25 mm
85
75
75
distance all round 50 mm
MDS D139
On metal; distance 30 mm
95
85
85
MDS D160
Without metal
100
95
90
MDS D165
Without metal
100
85
85
On metal; distance 25 mm
90
80
75
MDS D200
Without metal
100
85
80
On metal; distance 20 mm
85
75
75
4.3 Installation guidelines
The RF250R reader is operated with the external antennas ANT 3, 8, 12, 18 and 30. The
antennas can be flush-mounted in metal. Please allow for a possible reduction in the field
data values.
Figure 4-12 Metal-free space for ANT 8 / ANT 12 and ANT 18 / ANT 30
Table 4- 24 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF250R with ANT 1
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Without metal 100 90 85
Flush-mounted in metal;
60 45 45
85 80 50
80 70 70
95 85 85
distance all round 100 mm
1)
On metal; distance 10 mm 85 85 80
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
75 65 65
distance all round 20 mm
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
63
Planning the RF200 system
Transponder
ANT 1 without
metal
ANT 1 on metal
ANT 1 mounted
in metal
(all round
40 mm)
MDS D261
Without metal
100
90
85
MDS D324
Without metal
100
85
85
On metal; distance 15 mm
90
80
80
distance all round 25 mm
MDS D339
Without metal
100
90
85
On metal; distance 30 mm
95
85
85
distance all round 100 mm
MDS D400
Without metal
100
90
85
On metal; distance 20 mm
80
70
65
distance all round 20 mm
MDS D423
Without metal
100
90
90
On metal; distance 0 mm
1152)
1152)
1152)
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D424
Without metal
100
90
75
On metal; distance 15 mm
85
80
75
MDS D425
Without metal
100
95
95
On metal; distance 0 mm
90
85
85
MDS D426
Without metal
100
90
85
On metal; distance 25 mm
85
80
75
distance all round 50 mm
MDS D428
Without metal
100
90
85
On metal; distance 0 mm
85
80
80
MDS D460
Without metal
100
90
80
On metal; distance 10 mm
85
80
75
MDS D524
Without metal
100
90
75
On metal; distance 15 mm
85
80
75
distance all round 25 mm
MDS D525
Without metal
100
95
95
On metal; distance 0 mm
90
85
85
MDS D526
Without metal
100
90
85
On metal; distance 25 mm
85
80
75
4.3 Installation guidelines
On metal; distance 25 mm 85 80 80
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all round 25 mm
1)
80 75 65
95 85 85
65 60 60
80 65 65
75 70 70
SIMATIC RF200
64 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
80 75 70
75 70 70
Planning the RF200 system
Transponder
ANT 1 without
metal
ANT 1 on metal
ANT 1 mounted
in metal
(all round
40 mm)
distance all round 50 mm
MDS D528
Without metal
100
90
85
On metal; distance 0 mm
85
80
80
1)
2)
lic surroundings.
Transponder
RF250R with ANT 3
Antenna without
metal
Antenna flush-
mounted in metal
(all round 20 mm)
MDS D124
Without metal
100
80
On metal, distance 15 mm
90
75
distance all round 25 mm
MDS D126
Without metal
100
80
On metal, distance 25 mm
85
75
distance all round 50 mm
MDS D160
Without metal
100
85
On metal, distance 10 mm
95
80
MDS D324
Without metal
100
80
On metal, distance 15 mm
95
75
distance all round 25 mm
MDS D422
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D423
On metal, distance 0 mm
130 2)
110 2)
distance all round 10 mm
MDS D424
Without metal
100
85
On metal, distance 15 mm
90
75
4.3 Installation guidelines
Flush-mounted in metal;
80 75 70
Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is
adequate clearance to the metal.
Values of > 100 % can occur if transponders were developed specifically for mounting in/on metal-
Table 4- 25 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF250R with ANT 3
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
75 70
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
60 50
85 70
Without metal 100 95
Flush-mounted in metal;
95 80
Without metal 100 90
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
80 70
75 70
distance all round 25 mm
65
Planning the RF200 system
Transponder
RF250R with ANT 3
Antenna without
metal
Antenna flush-
mounted in metal
(all round 20 mm)
MDS D425
Without metal
100
90
On metal, distance 0 mm
95
75
MDS D426
On metal, distance 25 mm
90
65
distance all round 25 mm
MDS D428
Without metal
100
90
On metal, distance 0 mm
100
90
MDS D460
Without metal
100
85
On metal, distance 10 mm
90
75
MDS D522
Without metal
100
95
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D522
Special variants
Without metal
100
95
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D524
Without metal
100
85
On metal, distance 15 mm
90
75
distance all round 25 mm
MDS D526
Without metal
100
70
On metal, distance 25 mm
90
65
distance all round 25 mm
MDS D528
On metal, distance 0 mm
100
90
1)
2)
specifically for mounting in/on metallic surroundings.
4.3 Installation guidelines
1)
Without metal 100 70
Flush-mounted in metal;
55 45
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
95 80
95 80
75 70
55 45
Without metal 100 90
Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is
adequate clearance to the metal.
Values of > 100 % related to non metal surroundings can occur if transponders were developed
SIMATIC RF200
66 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Planning the RF200 system
Transponder
RF250R with ANT 8
Antenna without
metal
Antenna flush-
mounted in metal
MDS D117
Without metal
100
85
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D127
Without metal
100
85
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D421
Without metal
100
85
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D521
Without metal
100
85
distance all round 0 mm
Transponder
RF250R with ANT 12
Antenna without
metal
Antenna flush-
mounted in metal
(all round 7 mm)
MDS D117
Without metal
100
85
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D127
Without metal
100
85
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D160
Without metal
100
90
On metal, distance 10 mm
90
85
MDS D421
Without metal
100
90
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D422
Without metal
100
90
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D425
Without metal
100
90
On metal, distance 0 mm
115 2)
100
MDS D428
Without metal
100
85
On metal, distance 0 mm
110
95
MDS D460
Without metal
100
95
On metal, distance 10 mm
90
80
distance all round 0 mm
4.3 Installation guidelines
Table 4- 26 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF250R with ANT 8
Flush-mounted in metal;
Flush-mounted in metal;
Flush-mounted in metal;
Flush-mounted in metal;
65 55
70 60
75 70
75 70
Table 4- 27 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF250R with ANT 12
Flush-mounted in metal;
50 40
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
65 50
Flush-mounted in metal;
65 45
Flush-mounted in metal;
90 75
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
2)
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
85 75
67
Planning the RF200 system
Transponder
RF250R with ANT 12
Antenna without
metal
Antenna flush-
mounted in metal
(all round 7 mm)
MDS D521
Without metal
100
90
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D522
Without metal
100
90
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D528
Without metal
100
85
On metal, distance 0 mm
110
95
1)
2)
specifically for mounting in/on metallic surroundings.
Transponder
RF250R with ANT 18
Antenna without
metal
Antenna flush-
mounted in metal
(all round 10 mm)
MDS D124
Without metal
100
80
On metal, distance 15 mm
100
80
distance all round 25 mm
MDS D160
Without metal
100
90
On metal, distance 10 mm
100
90
MDS D324
Without metal
100
80
On metal, distance 15 mm
100
80
distance all round 25 mm
MDS D421
Without metal
100
85
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D422
Without metal
100
100
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D423
Without metal
100
85
On metal, distance 0 mm
120 2)
110 2)
distance all round 10 mm
MDS D424
Without metal
100
75
On metal, distance 15 mm
95
75
4.3 Installation guidelines
Flush-mounted in metal;
Flush-mounted in metal;
Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is
adequate clearance to the metal.
Values of > 100 % related to non metal surroundings can occur if transponders were developed
65 45
90 75
2)
Table 4- 28 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF250R with ANT 18
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
95 70
95 75
Flush-mounted in metal;
65 50
Flush-mounted in metal;
90 90
1)
SIMATIC RF200
68 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Flush-mounted in metal;
90 75
Planning the RF200 system
Transponder
RF250R with ANT 18
Antenna without
metal
Antenna flush-
mounted in metal
(all round 10 mm)
MDS D425
Without metal
100
90
On metal, distance 0 mm
100
90
MDS D428
Without metal
100
85
On metal, distance 0 mm
100
85
MDS D460
Without metal
100
85
On metal, distance 10 mm
100
85
MDS D521
Without metal
100
85
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D522
Without metal
100
100
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D522
Special variants
Without metal
100
100
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D524
Without metal
100
75
On metal, distance 15 mm
95
75
distance all round 25 mm
MDS D528
Without metal
100
85
1)
2)
specifically for mounting in/on metallic surroundings.
4.3 Installation guidelines
Flush-mounted in metal;
95 75
distance all round 25 mm
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
65 50
Flush-mounted in metal;
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
90 90
90 90
95 75
On metal, distance 0 mm 100 85
Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is
adequate clearance to the metal.
Values of > 100 % related to non metal surroundings can occur if transponders were developed
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
69
Planning the RF200 system
Transponder
RF250R with ANT 30
Antenna without
metal
Antenna flush-
mounted in metal
(all round 20 mm)
MDS D124
Without metal
100
80
On metal, distance 15 mm
90
75
distance all round 25 mm
MDS D126
Without metal
100
80
On metal, distance 25 mm
85
75
distance all round 50 mm
MDS D160
Without metal
100
85
On metal, distance 10 mm
95
80
MDS D324
Without metal
100
80
On metal, distance 15 mm
95
75
distance all round 25 mm
MDS D422
Without metal
100
95
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D423
Without metal
100
90
On metal, distance 0 mm
130
110 2)
distance all round 10 mm
MDS D424
Without metal
100
85
distance all round 25 mm
MDS D425
Without metal
100
90
On metal, distance 0 mm
95
75
MDS D426
On metal, distance 25 mm
90
65
distance all round 25 mm
MDS D428
Without metal
100
90
On metal, distance 0 mm
100
90
MDS D460
Without metal
100
85
On metal, distance 10 mm
90
75
MDS D522
Without metal
100
95
4.3 Installation guidelines
Table 4- 29 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF250R with ANT 30
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
75 70
60 50
85 70
Flush-mounted in metal;
95 80
2)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
80 70
On metal, distance 15 mm 90 75
Flush-mounted in metal;
75 70
SIMATIC RF200
70 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
1)
Without metal 100 70
Flush-mounted in metal;
55 45
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
95 80
distance all round 0 mm
Planning the RF200 system
Transponder
RF250R with ANT 30
Antenna without
metal
Antenna flush-
mounted in metal
(all round 20 mm)
MDS D522
Special variants
Without metal
100
95
distance all round 0 mm
MDS D524
Without metal
100
85
On metal, distance 15 mm
90
75
distance all round 25 mm
MDS D526
Without metal
100
70
On metal, distance 25 mm
90
65
distance all round 25 mm
MDS D528
Without metal
100
90
On metal, distance 0 mm
100
90
1)
2)
specifically for mounting in/on metallic surroundings.
4.3.4.5
RF260R
4.3 Installation guidelines
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
95 80
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
75 70
55 45
Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is
adequate clearance to the metal.
Values of > 100 % related to non metal surroundings can occur if transponders were developed
The RF260R can be flush-mounted in metal. Please allow for a possible reduction in the field
data values. To avoid reduction, the distance a should be ≥ 20 mm.
Figure 4-13 Metal-free space for RF260R
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
71
Planning the RF200 system
Transponder
Reader
without
metal direct
metal influ-
ence
Reader on met-
al
(metal plate)
Reader flush-
mounted in metal
(all round 20 mm)
MDS D100
Without metal
100
85
65
distance all round 20 mm 4)
MDS D124
On metal, distance 15 mm
95
85
70
distance all round 25 mm 2)
MDS D126
Without metal
100
85
73
On metal, distance 25 mm
75
68
60
distance all round 50 mm 3)
MDS D139
Without metal
100
90
75
On metal; distance 30 mm 4)
95
90
75
MDS D160
Without metal
100
90
75
On metal, distance 10 mm
90
80
80
MDS D165
Without metal
100
85
65
On metal; distance 25 mm 4)
65
60
45
MDS D200
Without metal
100
85
70
On metal, distance 20 mm
70
65
50
distance all round 20 mm 3)
MDS D261
On metal; distance 25 mm 3)
80
70
60
MDS D324
On metal, distance 15 mm
90
80
70
MDS D339
Without metal
100
90
75
On metal; distance 30 mm 4)
95
90
75
MDS D400
Without metal
100
85
70
On metal, distance 20 mm
70
65
50
distance all round 20 mm 4)
MDS D423
Without metal
100
95
85
On metal, distance 0 mm
120 5)
115 5)
110 5)
4.3 Installation guidelines
Table 4- 30 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF260R
1)
On metal, distance 20 mm 70 65 50
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Without metal 100 93 75
65 50 40
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
1)
78 75 65
55 53 40
1)
Flush-mounted in metal,
55 50 45
Without metal 100 85 70
1)
Without metal 100 90 75
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all round 25 mm
1)
2)
70 65 55
SIMATIC RF200
72 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all round 10 mm
55 50 45
75 65 60
2)
Planning the RF200 system
Transponder
Reader
without
metal direct
metal influ-
ence
Reader on met-
al
(metal plate)
Reader flush-
mounted in metal
(all round 20 mm)
MDS D424
Without metal
100
90
80
distance all round 25 mm 2)
MDS D426
On metal, distance 25 mm
88
85
68
distance all round 50 mm 3)
MDS D428
Without metal
100
90
90
On metal, distance 0 mm
90
90
85
MDS D460
Without metal
100
95
90
On metal, distance 10 mm
90
85
80
MDS D524
Without metal
100
90
80
On metal, distance 15 mm
90
80
70
distance all round 25 mm 2)
MDS D526
Without metal
100
100
73
On metal, distance 25 mm
88
85
68
distance all round 50 mm 3)
MDS D528
Without metal
100
90
90
On metal, distance 0 mm
90
90
85
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
surroundings.
4.3 Installation guidelines
1)
On metal, distance 15 mm 90 80 70
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Without metal 100 100 73
60 60 50
Flush-mounted in metal;
65 55 55
1)
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
60 60 50
65 55 55
Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is
adequate clearance to the metal.
Transponder flush-mounted in metal; minimum distance to reader 5 mm
Transponder flush-mounted in metal; minimum distance to reader 10 mm
Transponder flush-mounted in metal; minimum distance to reader 15 mm
Values > 100 % can occur if transponders were developed specifically for mounting in/on metallic
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
73
Planning the RF200 system
4.3.4.6
RF280R
Transponder
Reader without
metal direct
metal influence
Reader on
metal (metal
plate)
Flush-mounted
in metal (20 mm
all-round)
MDS D100
Without metal
100
95
80
On metal; distance 20 mm
65
60
55
distance all round 20 mm 2)
MDS D124
Without metal
100
95
90
distance all round 20 mm 2)
MDS D126
On metal; distance 25 mm
80
75
70
distance all round 50 mm 3)
MDS D139
Without metal
100
90
75
On metal; distance 30 mm
95
85
70
distance all round 100 mm 4)
MDS D160
Without metal
100
95
90
On metal; distance 10 mm 2)
85
85
80
MDS D165
Without metal
100
90
80
On metal; distance 25 mm 4)
80
75
70
MDS D200
Without metal
100
90
80
On metal; distance 20 mm
80
75
70
4.3 Installation guidelines
The RF280R can be flush-mounted in metal. Please allow for a possible reduction in the field
data values. To avoid reduction, the distance a should be ≥ 20 mm.
Figure 4-14 Metal-free area RF280R
Table 4- 31 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF280R
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
55 50 45
On metal; distance 15 mm 95 90 85
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Without metal 100 90 80
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
70 65 50
75 65 65
90 80 70
1)
SIMATIC RF200
74 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Planning the RF200 system
Transponder
Reader without
metal direct
metal influence
Reader on
metal (metal
plate)
Flush-mounted
in metal (20 mm
all-round)
distance all round 20 mm 3)
MDS D261
On metal; distance 25 mm 4)
85
80
75
MDS D324
On metal; distance 15 mm
85
85
80
distance all round 25 mm 2)
MDS D339
Without metal
100
90
80
On metal; distance 30 mm
85
80
75
distance all round 100 mm 4)
MDS D400
Without metal
100
90
80
On metal; distance 20 mm
75
70
60
distance all round 20 mm 4)
MDS D423
Without metal
100
95
85
On metal; distance 0 mm
1005)
1005)
905)
distance all round 10 mm 2)
MDS D424
MDS D524
Without metal
100
90
75
distance all round 25 mm 2)
MDS D425
MDS D525
Without metal
100
70
90
On metal; distance 0 mm 2)
75
70
60
MDS D426
MDS D526
Without metal
100
90
80
On metal; distance 25 mm
80
75
70
distance all round 50 mm 3)
MDS D428
MDS D528
Without metal
100
90
80
On metal; distance 0 mm 2)
85
80
65
MDS D460
Without metal
100
95
80
On metal; distance 10 mm 2)
80
75
60
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
specifically for mounting in/on metallic surroundings.
4.3 Installation guidelines
Flush-mounted in metal;
65 60 55
Without metal 100 95 85
1)
Without metal 100 95 85
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
70 65 60
80 75 70
60 60 55
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
1)
On metal; distance 15 mm 75 75 60
Flush-mounted in metal;
75 65 60
60 55 40
Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is
adequate clearance to the metal.
Transponder flush-mounted in metal; minimum distance to reader 5 mm
Transponder flush-mounted in metal; minimum distance to reader 10 mm
Transponder flush-mounted in metal; minimum distance to reader 15 mm
Values > 100 % in relation to non-metal surroundings can occur if transponders were developed
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
1)
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
75 65 65
75
Planning the RF200 system
4.3.4.7
RF290R
Transponder
RF290R with ANT D5
Antenna on metal
(metal plate)
Antenna flush-
mounted in metal
(all round 150 mm)
MDS D100
Without metal
100
95
On metal, distance 20 mm
65
60
distance all round 20 mm
MDS D124
Without metal
100
95
On metal, distance 15 mm
85
80
distance all round 25 mm
MDS D126
Without metal
100
95
On metal, distance 25 mm
70
65
distance all round 50 mm
MDS D139
Without metal
100
95
On metal, distance 30 mm
90
85
MDS D160
Without metal
100
95
On metal, distance 10 mm
70
65
MDS D165
Without metal
100
95
On metal, distance 25 mm
65
60
MDS D200
Without metal
100
95
On metal, distance 20 mm
65
60
4.3 Installation guidelines
The RF290R reader is operated with the external antennas ANT D5, D6 and D10. The
antennas can be flush-mounted in metal. Please allow for a possible reduction in the field
data values. To avoid reduction, the distance a should be ≥ 150 or 200 mm.
Figure 4-15 Metal-free space for ANT D5
Table 4- 32 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF290R
with ANT D5
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
1)
45 40
65 60
55 50
1)
SIMATIC RF200
76 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Planning the RF200 system
Transponder
RF290R with ANT D5
Antenna on metal
(metal plate)
Antenna flush-
mounted in metal
(all round 150 mm)
MDS D261
Without metal
100
95
On metal, distance 25 mm
65
60
MDS D324
Without metal
100
95
On metal, distance 15 mm
75
70
MDS D339
Without metal
100
95
On metal, distance 30 mm
90
85
MDS D400
Without metal
100
95
On metal, distance 20 mm
65
60
distance all round 20 mm
MDS D424
Without metal
100
95
On metal, distance 15 mm
75
70
MDS D426
Without metal
100
95
On metal, distance 25 mm
70
65
distance all round 50 mm
MDS D460
Without metal
100
95
On metal, distance 10 mm
70
65
1)
adequate clearance to the metal.
4.3 Installation guidelines
Flush-mounted in metal;
45 40
distance all round 20 mm
1)
1)
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
45 40
50 45
Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
77
Planning the RF200 system
Transponder
RF290R with ANT D6
Antenna on metal
(metal plate)
Antenna flush-
mounted in metal
(all round 200 mm)
MDS D100
Without metal
100
95
On metal, distance 20 mm
65
60
MDS D124
On metal, distance 25 mm
80
75
MDS D126
Without metal
100
95
On metal, distance 25 mm
65
60
MDS D139
Without metal
100
90
On metal, distance 30 mm
80
70
MDS D160
Without metal
100
90
On metal, distance 25 mm
60
55
MDS D165
Without metal
100
95
On metal, distance 20 mm
50
45
MDS D200
Without metal
100
95
On metal, distance 20 mm
65
60
MDS D261
Without metal
100
95
On metal, distance 20 mm
50
45
MDS D324
Without metal
100
95
On metal, distance 25 mm
75
70
MDS D339
Without metal
100
90
On metal, distance 30 mm
80
70
MDS D400
Without metal
100
95
MDS D424
Without metal
100
95
On metal, distance 25 mm
75
70
MDS D426
Without metal
100
95
On metal, distance 25 mm
65
60
1)
adequate clearance to the metal.
4.3 Installation guidelines
Table 4- 33 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF290R
with ANT D6
1)
1)
Without metal 100 95
1)
1)
1)
1)
1)
1)
1)
On metal, distance 20 mm 60 55
1)
1)
Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is
SIMATIC RF200
78 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Planning the RF200 system
Transponder
RF290R with ANT D10
Antenna on metal
(metal plate)
Antenna flush-
mounted in metal
(all round 200 mm)
MDS D100
Without metal
100
95
On metal, distance 20 mm
50
40
MDS D124
On metal, distance 25 mm
70
60
MDS D126
Without metal
100
95
On metal, distance 25 mm
65
60
MDS D139
Without metal
100
90
On metal, distance 30 mm
80
70
MDS D160
Without metal
100
90
On metal, distance 25 mm
60
55
MDS D165
Without metal
100
90
On metal, distance 20 mm
40
30
MDS D200
Without metal
100
95
On metal, distance 20 mm
50
40
MDS D261
Without metal
100
90
On metal, distance 20 mm
40
30
MDS D324
Without metal
100
90
On metal, distance 25 mm
70
60
MDS D339
Without metal
100
90
On metal, distance 30 mm
80
70
MDS D400
Without metal
100
95
MDS D424
Without metal
100
90
On metal, distance 25 mm
70
60
MDS D426
Without metal
100
95
On metal, distance 25 mm
70
65
MDS D524
Without metal
100
90
On metal, distance 25 mm
70
60
MDS D526
Without metal
100
95
On metal, distance 25 mm
70
65
1)
adequate clearance to the metal.
4.3 Installation guidelines
Table 4- 34 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF290R with ANT
D10
1)
1)
Without metal 100 90
1)
1)
1)
1)
1)
1)
1)
On metal, distance 20 mm 50 40
1)
1)
1)
1)
Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
79
Planning the RF200 system
4.3.5
Installation and connection of 2 to 6 antennas with one RF290R reader
4.3.5.1
Installation options with the antenna splitter (2-4 antennas)
Possible configurations of the antennas
4.3 Installation guidelines
If several antennas need to be operated on one reader, this can be achieved by using the
antenna splitter or the antenna multiplexer RF260X.
Note that the antenna splitter is a purely passive device that splits the power at the input to
two outputs and therefore halves it. This is possible both in PC mode (RS-232) and CM
mode (RS-422). You can cascade the antenna splitters in such a way that up to 4 antennas
can be connected at the same time.
The antenna multiplexer RF260X works only in PC mode (RS-232) in time division multiplex
mode. This means that each antenna operates with full power for a certain time before the
device moves on automatically to the next antenna. The antenna multiplexer normally
operates in scan mode or buffered read mode which with suitable parameter assignment add
the information about the antenna number to the reply of the transponder. You can operate
up to six antennas on one reader via the multiplexer.
The antenna installations described here have been designed for reading smartlabels
(transponders) on goods on conveyor belts, conveyor systems or pallets.
A prerequisite is that there are no magnetically conducting materials (e.g. metal) in the
vicinity of the antenna or the label.
SIMATIC RF200
80 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Planning the RF200 system
4.3 Installation guidelines
Figure 4-16 Possible configuration of RF290R with ANT D5/D6/D10
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
81
Planning the RF200 system
Installation examples
4.3 Installation guidelines
Figure 4-17 Installation example with 2 ANT D6 (portal)
Figure 4-18 Installation example with ANT D6 (C arrangement)
SIMATIC RF200
82 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Planning the RF200 system
Note
The minimum spacings between the antennas for operation with only one reader may be
less than the distances described because this configuration has the same phase.
4.3 Installation guidelines
Figure 4-19 Installation example with ANT D6 (tunnel)
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
83
Planning the RF200 system
4.3.5.2
Antenna installation
Configuring instructions
Note
Remember that the entire acquisition range of the antenna is larger than the transmission
window in which the transponder is normally configured. This m
alignments where even labels outside the transmission window will be identified. Labels
aligned in parallel with the antennas, for example, can also be detected at larger distances
beside or outside the antenna range.
For this reaso
the installation. If this cannot be complied with, the antennas must be shielded.
To achieve three
require
•
•
•
l can be reduced if the gate width is correspondingly reduced. This applies especially
•
•
and alignment of the labels, the number of data blocks to be processed, the data protocol
•
•
Note
The RF290
4.3 Installation guidelines
The antenna installation described below enables detection of transponders moving
horizontally through the installation. Depending on the installation (antennas exactly opposite
each other or offset in parallel), the label is aligned in parallel with the antennas or arbitrarily.
The size of the sensing range depends on the label alignment:
n, goods with labels must not be stored within a distance of up to 0.5 m from
-dimensional detection of the labels in the sensing range, the following
ments must be met:
The gate width must be less than or equal to 800 mm.
The antenna size of the labels should be at least the size of an ISO card (85 mm x 54
mm).
The distance from label to label must be greater than 100 mm. The distance from label to
labe
for distances under 50 mm.
There should be no more than 16 labels within the sensing range of the antennas at the
same time.
The number of labels can be increased if the gate width is correspondingly reduced and
the maximum speed suitably adapted.
The maximum speed of the labels must not exceed 1 m/s. (This depends on the number
required and the label type).
To the front and sides of the antenna, there must be a distance of more than 150 mm to
metal parts.
There must be no interference to the write/read device from other electrical equipment in
the surrounding area.
eans there can be label
R reader is not capable of multitag operation in the CM mode.
SIMATIC RF200
84 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Planning the RF200 system
Required components
Number for installation
with
Component
Article number
2 ant.
3 ant.
4 ant.
RF182C: 6GT2002-0JD10
ANT D10: 6GT2698-5AF00
cover
6GT2698-5AD00
1 2 3
Antenna splitter
6GT2603-0AC00
(for PC mode only)
US: 6GT2898-0AA20
(for PC mode only)
6GT2891-4EH ...
Installation information
4.3 Installation guidelines
For installation with
● 2 antennas (gate)
● 3 antennas (C arrangement)
● 4 antennas (tunnel)
the following components are required:
Table 4- 35 Components required for setting up with 2, 3 or 4 antennas
1 1 1 Basic device:
RF290R (↔ CM or PC)
2 3 4 Antenna ANT D5 / D6 / D10 optionally:
2 3 4 With ANT D6 if required:
1 1 1 Wide-range power supply unit for
SIMATIC RF systems
1 1 1 24 V connecting cable, length 5 m
1 1 1 Connecting cable:
RF290R ↔ PC
or
RF290R ↔ CM
RF290R: 6GT2821-0AC12
optionally:
ASM 475: 6GT2002-0GA10
ASM 456: 6GT2002-0ED00
RF170C: 6GT2002-0HD00
RF180C: 6GT2002-0JD00
ANT D5: 6GT2698-5AA10
ANT D6: 6GT2698-5AB00
EU: 6GT2898-0AA00
UK: 6GT2898-0AA10
6GT2491-1HH50
6GT2891-4KH ...
optionally:
6GT2891-4F ...
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
The cables on the antennas and the antenna splitter are 3.3 m or 10.5 m long. The
write/read device must be installed in the vicinity of the antennas. If there are greater
distances between the write/read device and the antennas, the antenna cable can be
increased by 7.2 m with the extension (6GT2691-0DH72). This results in shorter ranges.
85
Planning the RF200 system
Metal-free space
a
approx. half antenna length
b
min. 100 mm
c
max. 600 mm
Metal in the vicinity of the antennas
4.3 Installation guidelines
To guarantee perfect functioning of the individual installation versions, all larger metal parts
in the vicinity of the antennas must be removed.
Figure 4-20 Metal-free space, side view (based on the example of a tunnel arrangement on a
conveyor belt)
Metal-free space
Figure 4-21 Metal-free space, view from above (based on the example of a tunnel arrangement on a
conveyor belt)
If metal in the vicinity of the antennas cannot be avoided, the following must be noted:
● There must be a minimum allround gap of 100 mm between the antenna and metal.
Serious loss of sensing range must be expected above 50 mm. There is no discernible
influence at distances greater than 150 mm from the metal.
● The influence of the metal depends heavily on its size and shape. Thin metal rods have
less influence on the magnetic field than large surfaces.
● Larger metal surfaces (edge length > 50 mm) in parallel with the antennas or labels result
in a short-circuit of the magnetic lines of force. As a result, the labels cannot be read.
● Metal parts under the conveyor belt change the direction of the magnetic lines of force.
Serious loss of sensing range must be expected as a result. Horizontally aligned labels
cannot be read in such cases.
SIMATIC RF200
86 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Planning the RF200 system
The metal parts must not form closed loops or circuits. If necessary, these must be
electrically interrupted at one point
Notes on installing and laying the antenna cable
4.3 Installation guidelines
●
.
● The metal parts in the immediate vicinity of the antenna must be grounded in a mesh with
a good HF connection.
● Since the write/read device is installed in a metal housing, and the antennas can couple
into the cables to the write/read device, it must be installed at a distance of at least 500
mm from the antennas.
To suppress possible interference, an EMC hinged ferrite choke must be fitted to the
antenna cables (as well as the antenna cable between the reader and the antenna splitter).
The coaxial cable must be wound tightly at least four times through the EMC ring core. The
maximum distance between the connecting plug for the reader or the antenna splitter and
the ring core must be 100 mm.
The antenna cable must always be run vertically from the antennas. A minimum distance of
200 mm to the antennas must be observed as the cables continue. Otherwise, performance
losses must be expected.
There must be a distance of at least 300 mm between antenna cables and parallel power
cables.
Unrequired cable length must be secured in a bundle with a diameter of 100 to 150 mm.
If the standard antenna cable is too short, it can be increased by 7.20 m with the extension.
Slight range losses must be expected here.
To achieve optimal read ranges, the antenna cable should not be shortened or lengthened.
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
87
Planning the RF200 system
4.3.5.3
Installation options with the antenna multiplexer (2-6 antennas)
4.3 Installation guidelines
You can operate up to six antennas on one reader via the multiplexer.
The data is processed sequentially.
Antenna switchover is performed in time-multiplex mode, so by connecting several antennas
together, the processing time / activation time per antenna is lengthened accordingly.
Figure 4-22 Configuration example of the antenna multiplexer with ANT D5
SIMATIC RF200
88 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Planning the RF200 system
4.3.6
Chemical resistance of the reader and transponders
4.3.6.1
Readers
Overview of the readers and their housing materials
Readers
Individual parts of the
reader
Housing material of the reader
CuZn40Pb2
Thermocomp OF-1008-L-EM
and Polyamide 6.6 GF30 (Page 90)".
Fiber-optic cable
Makrolon®2405
Decorative foil 1)
Autotex V200
12 (Page 91)".
Fiber-optic cable
Makrolon®2405
Decorative foil 1)
Autotex V200
1)
Component irrelevant for resistance of the overall housing
Note
If you have any questions, please contact Siemens Support, see section "
(Page
4.3 Installation guidelines
The following sections describe the chemical resistance of the various transponders. The
chemical resistance depends on the housing materials used to manufacture the reader. The
following table provides an overview of the housing materials used for the readers RF210R,
RF220R, RF240R, RF250R, RF260R and RF280R:
RF210R, RF220R Sleeves Brass (copper alloy)
Fiber-optic cable Makrolon®2405
Cap (antenna)
Valox 357
RF240R, RF250R,
RF260R
RF280R Top shell and base
Top shell and base
plate
plate
Polyamide 6.6 GF30;
The chemical resistance of this plastic is listed in the section "Polyamide 6
Polyamide 12;
The chemical resistance of this plastic is listed in the section "
Polyamide
377)".
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Service & Support
89
Planning the RF200 system
Polyamide 6 and Polyamide 6.6 GF30
Substance
Test conditions
Rating
Concentration [%]
Temperature [°C]
Mineral lubricants
-
-
++++
Aliphatic hydrocarbons
-
-
++++
Gasoline - -
++++
Weak mineral acids
-
-
+++
Strong mineral acids
-
-
￮
Weak organic acids
-
-
++
Strong organic acids
-
-
￮
Oxidizing acids
-
-
￮
Weak alkaline solutions
-
-
++
Strong alkaline solutions
-
-
￮
Trichloroethylene
-
-
++++
Perchloroethylene
-
-
++++
Acetone - -
++++
Alcohols - -
++++
Hot water (hydrolysis resistance)
-
-
++
Explanation of the rating
++++
Resistant
+++
Practically resistant
++
Conditionally resistant
+
Less resistant
￮
Not resistant
4.3 Installation guidelines
Table 4- 36 Chemical resistance - PA6 and PA6.6 GF30
Aromatic hydrocarbons - - ++++
SIMATIC RF200
90 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Planning the RF200 system
Polyamide 12
Substance
Test conditions
Rating
Concentration [%]
Temperature [°C]
Battery acid
30%
20 ℃
++
Ammonia, gaseous
-
60 ℃
++++
10%
60 ℃
++++
-
60 ℃
+++
rine)
Butane, gas, liquid
-
60 ℃
++++
Butyl acetate (acetic acid butyl ester)
-
60 ℃
++++
-
20 ℃
++++
-
60 ℃
+++
-
20 ℃
++++ - 60 ℃
+++
c. s.
20 ℃
++++
c. s.
60 ℃
+++
Chlorine - 20 ℃
￮
Chrome baths, tech.
-
20 ℃
￮
Iron salts, w.
c. s.
60 ℃
++++
Acetic acid, w.
50%
20 ℃
￮
95%
60 ℃
+++
50%
60 ℃
++++
30%
20 ℃
+++
10%
20 ℃
++++
10%
60 ℃
+++
Glycerine - 60 ℃
++++
-
20 ℃
++++
-
60 ℃
+++
Potassium hydroxide, w.
50%
60 ℃
++++
Lysol - 20 ℃
++
Magnesium salts, w.
c. s.
60 ℃
++++
Methyl alcohol, w.
50%
60 ℃
++++
50%
20 ℃
++
10%
20 ℃
+++
4.3 Installation guidelines
The resistance of the plastic housing to chemicals used in the automobile sector (e.g.: oils,
greases, diesel fuel, gasoline, etc,) is not listed extra.
Table 4- 37 Chemical resistance - Polyamide 12
Ammonia, w. conc. 60 ℃ ++++
Benzene - 20 ℃ ++++
Bleach solution (12.5% effective chlo-
n(n)
Calcium chloride, w.
Calcium nitrate, w.
Ethyl alcohol, w., undenaturated 95% 20 ℃ ++++
Formaldehyde, w.
Formalin - 20 ℃ +++
- 20 ℃ ++
Isopropyl alcohol
Lactic acid, w.
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
91
Planning the RF200 system
Substance
Test conditions
Rating
Concentration [%]
Temperature [°C]
10%
60 ℃
++
Sodium carbonate, w. (soda)
c. s.
60 ℃
++++
Sodium hydroxide
-
60 ℃
++++
Nickel salts, w.
c. s.
60 ℃
++++
-
20 ℃
+++
-
60 ℃
++
Phosphoric acid
10%
20 ℃
+
Propane - 60 ℃
++++
Mercury - 60 ℃
++++
Nitric acid
10%
20 ℃
+
Hydrochloric acid
10%
20 ℃
+
Sulfur dioxide
low
60 ℃
++++
25%
20 ℃
++
10%
20 ℃
+++
Hydrogen sulfide
low
60 ℃
++++
Carbon tetrachloride
-
60 ℃
++++
-
20 ℃
++++
-
60 ℃
+++
Detergent
high
60 ℃
++++
Plasticizer - 60 ℃
++++
Explanation of the rating
++++
Resistant
+++
Practically resistant
++
Conditionally resistant
+
Less resistant
w.
Water solution
c. s.
Cold saturated
4.3 Installation guidelines
Sodium chloride, w. c. s. 60 ℃ ++++
Nitrobenzene
Sulfuric acid
Toluene
￮ Not resistant
SIMATIC RF200
92 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Planning the RF200 system
4.3.6.2
Transponder
Overview of the transponders and their housing materials
Housing material
Transponder
MDS D423
Polycarbonate (PC)
MDS D100 (6GT2600-0AD10)
MDS D400
MDS D524
PA6
MDS D127
MDS D528
4.3 Installation guidelines
The following sections describe the resistance to chemicals of the various transponders.
Resistance to chemicals depends on the housing material used to manufacture the
transponders.
The following table provides an overview of the housing materials of the transponders:
Table 4- 38 Overview of the housing materials of the transponders
Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) MDS D117
MDS D124 (6GT2600-0AC10)
MDS D139
MDS D160
MDS D339
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) MDS D100 (6GT2600-0AD00-0AX0)
MDS D200
Epoxy resin MDS D124 (6GT2600-0AC00)
MDS D324
MDS D421
MDS D424
MDS D460
MDS D521
PA6.6 GF30 MDS D126
MDS D422
MDS D425
MDS D426
MDS D428
MDS D522
MDS D526
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
93
Planning the RF200 system
Note
Chemical substances not listed
The following sections describe the resistance of the various transponders to specific
substances. If you require information about chemical substances t
Customer Support.
Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)
Substance
Test conditions
Rating
Concentration [%]
Temperature [°C]
Acetone - 55 ℃
++++
n-Butanol (butyl alcohol)
-
80 ℃
++++
Butanone-2 (methyl ethyl ketone)
-
60 ℃
++++
n-Butyl acetate
-
80 ℃
++++
Brake fluid - 80 ℃
++++
Calcium chloride (saturated)
-
80 ℃
++++
Diesel fuel - 80 ℃
++++
Diethyl ether
-
23 ℃
++++
Frigen 113 - 23 ℃
++++
Anti-freeze
-
120 ℃
++++
Kerosene - 60 ℃
++++
Methanol - 60 ℃
++++
Engine oil - 80 ℃
++++
Sodium chloride (saturated)
-
80 ℃
++++
Sodium hydroxide
30%
80 ℃
++++
5%
80 ℃
++
Sodium hydroxide solution
30%
90 ℃
++++
Nitric acid
10%
23 ℃
++++
Hydrochloric acid
10%
80 ℃
-
10%
23 ℃
++++
10%
80 ℃
++
30%
23 ℃
++++
Tested fuels
-
80 ℃
++++
4.3 Installation guidelines
hat are not listed, contact
The data memory has special chemical resistance to solutions up to a temperature of 200
°C. A reduction in the mechanical properties has been observed in aqueous solutions of
hydrochloric acid (HCl) and nitric acid (HNO3) at 80 °C. The plastic housings are resistant to
all types of fuel including methanol.
Table 4- 39 Chemical resistance - polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)
Sodium hypochlorite
(30 or 180 days)
Sulfuric acid
5% 80 ℃ -
SIMATIC RF200
94 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Planning the RF200 system
Substance
Test conditions
Rating
Concentration [%]
Temperature [°C]
Toluene
Xylene
-
80 ℃
++
-
75 ℃
++++
Explanation of the rating
++++
Resistant
+++
Practically resistant
++
Conditionally resistant
+
Less resistant
￮
Not resistant
4.3 Installation guidelines
FAM testing fluid
- 80 ℃ ++
acc. to DIN 51 604-A
1, 1, 1-Trichloroethane
- 80 ℃ ++++
Zinc chloride (saturated)
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
95
Planning the RF200 system
Polycarbonate (PC)
Substance
Test conditions
Rating
Concentration [%]
Temperature [°C]
Mineral lubricants
-
-
++
Aliphatic hydrocarbons
-
-
++++
Gasoline - -
￮
Weak mineral acids
-
-
++++
Strong mineral acids
-
-
++
Weak organic acids
-
-
++++
Strong organic acids
-
-
++
Oxidizing acids
-
-
￮
Weak alkaline solutions
-
-
￮
Strong alkaline solutions
-
-
￮
Trichloroethylene
-
-
￮
Perchloroethylene
-
-
￮
Acetone - -
￮
Alcohols - -
++
Hot water (hydrolysis resistance)
-
-
￮
Explanation of the rating
++++
Resistant
+++
Practically resistant
++
Conditionally resistant
+
Less resistant
￮
Not resistant
4.3 Installation guidelines
Table 4- 40 Chemical resistance - polycarbonate (PPS)
Aromatic hydrocarbons - - ￮
SIMATIC RF200
96 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Planning the RF200 system
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Substance
Test conditions
Rating
Concentration [%]
Temperature [°C]
Salt water
5%
-
++++
Sugared water
10%
-
++++
Sodium carbonate, w.
5%
-
++++
Ethyl alcohol, w.
60%
-
++++
Ethylene glycol
50%
-
++++
(acc. to ISO 1817)
Human sweat
-
-
++++
Explanation of the rating
++++
Resistant
++++
Practically resistant
++
Conditionally resistant
+
Less resistant
￮
Not resistant
Epoxy resin
Substance
Test conditions
Rating
Concentration [%]
Temperature [°C]
Allyl chloride
-
20 ℃
++++
50%
20 ℃
++++
100%
20 ℃
++
Ammonia, gaseous
-
20 ℃
++++
Ammonia, liquid, water-free
-
20 ℃
￮
Ammonium hydroxide
10%
20 ℃
++++
-
40 ℃
++++
-
60 ℃
++++
Ethyl acrylate
-
20 ℃
++++
Gasoline, aroma-free
-
20 ℃
++++
Benzoates (Na–, Ca– among others)
-
40 ℃
++++
Benzoic acid
-
20 ℃
++++
4.3 Installation guidelines
Table 4- 41 Chemical resistance - polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Acetic acid, w. 5% - ++++
Fuel B
Table 4- 42 Chemical Resistance - epoxy resin
Formic acid
- - ++++
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Ethanol
Ethyl glycol - 60 ℃ ++++
Gasoline, containing benzene - 20 ℃ ++++
97
Planning the RF200 system
Substance
Test conditions
Rating
Concentration [%]
Temperature [°C]
Benzene - 20 ℃
++++
Borax - 60 ℃
++++
Bromine, liquid
-
20 ℃
￮
Bromides (K–, Na– among others)
-
60 ℃
++++
Bromoform
100%
20 ℃
++++
Bromine water
-
20 ℃
￮
Butadien (1.3–)
-
20 ℃
++++
Butane, gaseous
-
20 ℃
++++
Butanol - 20 ℃
￮
Butyric acid
100%
20 ℃
++
others)
Chlorine, liquid
-
20 ℃
￮
Chlorine, gaseous, dry
100%
20 ℃
￮
Chlorobenzene
-
20 ℃
++++
others)
Chloroform
-
20 ℃
￮
Chlorophyll
-
20 ℃
++++
Chlorosulfuric acid
100%
20 ℃
￮
Chlorine water (saturated solution)
-
20 ℃
++
Chromates (K–, Na– among others)
Up to 50 %
40 ℃
++++
Chromosulfuric acid
-
20 ℃
￮
Citric acid - 20 ℃
++++
Cyanamide
-
20 ℃
++++
Cyanides (K–, Na– among others)
-
60 ℃
++++
Dextrin, w. - 60 ℃
++++
Diethyl ether
-
20 ℃
++++
Diethylene glycol
-
60 ℃
++++
Dimethyl ether
-
20 ℃
++++
Dioxane - 20 ℃
￮
Developer - 40 ℃
++++
Acetic acid
100%
20 ℃
++
Ethanol - 60 ℃
++++
Fixing bath - 40 ℃
++++
among others)
Hydrofluoric acid
Up to 40 %
20 ℃
++++
Formaldehyde
50%
20 ℃
++++
4.3 Installation guidelines
Boric acid - 20 ℃ ++++
Carbonates (ammonium–, Na– among
Chlorides (ammonium–, Na– among
Chromic acid Up to 30 % 20 ℃ ￮
- 60 ℃ ++++
- 60 ℃ ++++
Fluorides (ammonium–, K–, Na–
Formamide 100% 20 ℃ ++++
SIMATIC RF200
98 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
- 40 ℃ ++++
Planning the RF200 system
Substance
Test conditions
Rating
Concentration [%]
Temperature [°C]
Gluconic acid
-
20 ℃
++++
Glycerine - 60 ℃
++++
Urine - 20 ℃
++++
Uric acid - 20 ℃
++++
Hydroxides (ammonium...)
10%
20 ℃
++++
Hydroxides (Na–, K–)
40%
20 ℃
++++
Hydroxides (alkaline earth metal)
-
60 ℃
++++
Hypochlorites (K–, Na– among others)
-
60 ℃
++++
Iodides (K–, Na– among others)
-
60 ℃
++++
Silicic acid - 60 ℃
++++
Cresol
Up to 90 %
20 ℃
￮
Methanol
100%
40 ℃
++++
Methylene chloride
-
20 ℃
￮
Lactic acid
100%
20 ℃
++
Mineral oils
-
40 ℃
++++
others)
Nitroglycerin
-
20 ℃
￮
Oxalic acid - 20 ℃
++++
others)
85%
20 ℃
++++
Propanol - 20 ℃
++++
Nitric acid
25%
20 ℃
￮
Hydrochloric acid
10%
20 ℃
￮
Brine - 60 ℃
￮
Sulfur dioxide
100%
20 ℃
++
Carbon disulfide
100%
20 ℃
￮
Sulfuric acid
40%
20 ℃
￮
Sulfurous acid
-
20 ℃
++
Soap solution
-
60 ℃
++++
others)
others)
Tar, aroma-free
-
60 ℃
++++
Turpentine - 20 ℃
++++
Trichloroethylene
-
20 ℃
￮
4.3 Installation guidelines
Glycol - 60 ℃ ++++
Nitrates (ammonium..., K– among
Phenol 1% 20 ℃ ++++
Phosphates (ammonium..., Na– among
Phosphoric acid 50% 60 ℃ ++++
Sulphates (ammonium..., Na– among
Sulfites (ammonium..., Na– among
- 60 ℃ ++++
60 ℃ ++++
- 60 ℃ ++++
- 60 ℃ ￮
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
99
Planning the RF200 system
Substance
Test conditions
Rating
Concentration [%]
Temperature [°C]
Hydrogen peroxide
30%
20 ℃
++++
Tartaric acid
-
20 ℃
++++
Explanation of the rating
++++
Resistant
+++
Practically resistant
++
Conditionally resistant
+
Less resistant
Polyamide 6 and Polyamide 6.6 GF30
Substance
Test conditions
Rating
Concentration [%]
Temperature [°C]
Mineral lubricants
-
-
++++
Aliphatic hydrocarbons
-
-
++++
Aromatic hydrocarbons
-
-
++++
Gasoline - -
++++
Weak mineral acids
-
-
+++
Strong mineral acids
-
-
￮
Weak organic acids
-
-
++
Strong organic acids
-
-
￮
Oxidizing acids
-
-
￮
Weak alkaline solutions
-
-
++
Strong alkaline solutions
-
-
￮
Trichloroethylene
-
-
++++
Perchloroethylene
-
-
++++
Alcohols - -
++++
Hot water (hydrolysis resistance)
-
-
++
Explanation of the rating
++++
Resistant
++
Conditionally resistant
+
Less resistant
￮
Not resistant
4.3 Installation guidelines
￮ Not resistant
Table 4- 43 Chemical resistance - PA6 and PA6.6 GF30
SIMATIC RF200
100 System Manual, 07/2017, J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619
Acetone - - ++++
+++ Practically resistant
Loading...