Siemens RF280R Users Manual

SIMATIC Ident

RFID systems

SIMATIC RF200

System Manual

07/2017

J31069-D0227-U001-A9-7619

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

Legal information

Warning notice system

This manual contains notices you have to observe in order to ensure your personal safety, as well as to prevent damage to property. The notices referring to your personal safety are highlighted in the manual by a safety alert symbol, notices referring only to property damage have no safety alert symbol. These notices shown below are graded according to the degree of danger.

DANGER

indicates that death or severe personal injury will result if proper precautions are not taken.

WARNING

indicates that death or severe personal injury may result if proper precautions are not taken.

CAUTION

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.

If more than one degree of danger is present, the warning notice representing the highest degree of danger will be used. A notice warning of injury to persons with a safety alert symbol may also include a warning relating to property damage.

Qualified Personnel

The product/system described in this documentation may be operated only by personnel qualified for the specific 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.

Proper use of Siemens products

Note the following:

WARNING

Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical 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 ambient conditions must be complied with. The information in the relevant documentation must be observed.

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Disclaimer of Liability

We have reviewed the contents of this publication to ensure consistency with the hardware and software described. Since variance cannot be precluded entirely, we cannot guarantee full consistency. However, the information in this publication is reviewed regularly and any necessary corrections are included in subsequent editions.

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Table of contents

1	Introduction...........................................................................................................................................		13
	1.1	Abbreviations and naming conventions ..................................................................................	14
2	Safety notes..........................................................................................................................................		15
3	System overview...................................................................................................................................		19
	3.1	RFID components and their function ......................................................................................	20
	3.2	Overview of transponders.......................................................................................................	23
4	Planning the RF200 system ..................................................................................................................		27
	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

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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
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	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	Antennas	............................................................................................................................................	161
	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
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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
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	6.9.6	Technical data.......................................................................................................................	206
	6.9.7	Dimensional diagram ............................................................................................................	208
7	Transponder	.......................................................................................................................................	209
	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
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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
7.14.1	Features ...............................................................................................................................	264
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
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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
7.22.1	Characteristics ......................................................................................................................	295
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
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	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
8	System integration ...............................................................................................................................		325
9	System diagnostics ..............................................................................................................................		329
	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	Appendix	.............................................................................................................................................	335
	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
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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
Index...................................................................................................................................................		379

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Introduction

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).

Scope of validity of this document

This documentation is valid for all variants of the SIMATIC RF200 system and describes the devices shipped as of July 2015.

Registered trademarks

SIMATIC ®, SIMATIC RF ®, MOBY ®, RF MANAGER ® and SIMATIC Sensors ® are registered trademarks of Siemens AG.

Further information

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)

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Introduction

1.1Abbreviations 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)

History

The following issues of the SIMATIC RF200 system manual have been published:

Output	Note
03/2011	First edition
05/2011	Expansion of the documentation with the addition of the device variant RF260R with
	RS-232 interface
09/2011	Expansion of the documentation with the device variant RF240R
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

1.1Abbreviations and naming conventions

Abbreviations and naming conventions

The following terms/abbreviations are used synonymously in this document:

Reader	Write/read device (SLG)
Transponder, tag	Data carrier, mobile data storage, (MDS)
Communications module (CM)	Interface module (ASM)

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Safety notes

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.

WARNING

Opening the device

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.

NOTICE

Alterations not permitted

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.

Installation instructions

NOTICE

Switch/fuse to disconnect the reader from the power supply

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.

Operating temperature

CAUTION

Danger of burns

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.

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Repairs

WARNING

Repairs only by authorized qualified personnel

Repairs may only be carried out by authorized qualified personnel. Unauthorized opening of and improper repairs to the device may result in substantial damage to equipment or risk of personal injury to the user.

System expansions

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.

NOTICE

Warranty conditions

If you cause system defects by installing or exchanging system expansion devices, the warranty becomes void.

Safety distances

CAUTION

Safety distance between reader/antenna and persons

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

Note

Safety distance with pacemakers

A safety distance between reader/antenna and persons with pacemakers is not necessary.

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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).

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System overview

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.

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3.1 RFID components and their function

3.1RFID components and their function

RF200 system components

Figure 3-1 RF200 system overview

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3.1 RFID components and their function

Table 3- 1 Reader-transponder combination options, Part 1

Transponder	RF210R/	RF220R	RF240R	RF260R	RF280R	RF290R 4)	RF350M
	RF210M
MDS D100	--	○
MDS D117	○	--	--	--	--	--	6)
MDS D124
MDS D126	--
MDS D127		--	--	--	--	--	6)
MDS D139 1)	--	○	○
MDS D160 2)
MDS D165	--	○
MDS D200	--	○
MDS D261	--	○
MDS D324
MDS D339	--	○	○
MDS D400	--	--
MDS D421		○	--	--	--	--	6)
MDS D422				--	--	--	6)
MDS D423						--
MDS D424
MDS D425				--		--
MDS D426	--
MDS D428						--
MDS D460						○ / 5)
MDS D521		○	--	--	--	--	6)
MDS D522 3)				--	--	--	6)
MDS D524
MDS D525				--		--	--
MDS D526	--
MDS D528						--

1)only with the article number 6GT2600-0AA10

2)only with the article number 6GT2600-0AB10

3)The transponder MDS D522 special variant has the same compatibility as the transponder MDS D522.

4)in conjunction with ANT D5, D6 or D10

5)combination recommended only in conjunction with ANT D5.

6)Only in conjunction with RF350M for external antennas (6GT2803-1BA10)

Combination possible

--Combination not possible

○Combination possible, but not recommended

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Table 3- 2 Reader-transponder combination options, Part 2

RF250R with

Tran-	ANT 1	ANT 3	ANT 8	ANT 12	ANT 18	ANT 30
sponder
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

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3.2 Overview of transponders

3.2Overview of transponders

Overview of typical areas of application of ISO transponders for RF200

Transponder	Area of application
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
	ranges are achieved in combination with the SIMATIC RF260R reader.
MDS D117	Very compact data carrier that can be cemented into objects where precise positioning is necessary. e.g.
	tool identification.
MDS D124	Application areas in factory automation (e.g. small paintshops to 180°C).
MDS D126	Compact and rugged ISO transponder; suitable for identification of transport units in production-related
	logistics; can also be deployed in harsh conditions.
MDS D127	Very compact data carrier that can be screwed into areas where precise positioning is necessary. e.g. tool
	identification.
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
	and distribution logistics, right up to product identification
MDS D200	From simple identification such as electronic barcode replacement/supplementation, through warehouse
	and distribution logistics, right up to product identification.
MDS D261	Smart label (self-adhesive label)
	The design of the transponder (self-adhesive label) permits a variety of designs in order to ensure opti-
	mum dimensioning for the widest variety of applications.
	From simple identification such as electronic barcode replacement/supplementation, through warehouse
	and distribution logistics, right up to product identification.
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).
	For typical areas of application, see "MDS D139".
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3.2 Overview of transponders

Transponder	Area of application
MDS D400	Simple identification such as electronic barcode replacement/supplements, from warehouse and distribu-
	tion logistics right through to product identification.
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,
	workpiece holders
MDS D422	Identification of metallic workpiece holders, workpieces or containers
MDS D423	Identification of metallic workpiece holders, workpieces or containers, production automation
MDS D424	Production and distribution logistics as well as in assembly and production lines
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,
	and workpiece holders
MDS D426	Compact and rugged ISO transponder; suitable for identification of transport units in production-related
	logistics; can also be deployed in harsh conditions
MDS D428	Compact and rugged ISO transponder; suitable for screw mounting
	Use in assembly and production lines in the powertrain sector
MDS D460	Assembly lines with very small workpiece holders
MDS D521	The MDS D521 is constructed for tool coding according to DIN 69873. It can be used wherever small data
	carriers and exact positioning are required, e.g. tool identification, workpiece holders.
MDS D522	Identification of metallic workpiece holders, workpieces or containers
MDS D522	If Identification of metallic workpiece holders or workpieces
Special vari-
ants
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
	logistics; can also be deployed in harsh environmental conditions
MDS D528	Compact and rugged ISO transponder; suitable for screw mounting
	Use in assembly and production lines in the powertrain sector

1)Only with the MLFB 6GT2600-0AA10

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

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3.2 Overview of transponders

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Planning the RF200 system

4.1Fundamentals of application planning

4.1.1Selection criteria for SIMATIC RF200 components

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.

4.1.2Transmission window and read/write distance

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 Sg from the reader.

The picture below shows the transmission window of the SIMATIC RF210R and SIMATIC RF220R readers between transponder and reader:

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4.1 Fundamentals of application planning

Sa	Operating distance between transponder and reader
Sg	Limit distance (maximum clear distance between upper surface of the reader and the tran-
	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

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:

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Sa Operating distance between transponder and reader

Sg Limit distance (maximum clear distance between upper surface of the reader and the transponder, at which the transmission can still function under normal conditions)

LLength of a transmission window

MField centerpoint

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 Sa and Sg. The active operating area reduces as the distance increases, and shrinks to a single point at distance Sg. Only static mode should thus be used in the area between Sa and Sg.

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4.1.3Width of the transmission window

Determining the width of the transmission window

The following approximation formula can be used for practical applications:

B:Width of the transmission window

L:Length of the transmission window

Tracking tolerances

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.

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