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.
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.
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.
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:
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
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All names identified by ® are registered trademarks of Siemens AG. The remaining trademarks in this publication
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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.
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, RF285R and RF290R are designed for
operation with external antennas either to achieve longer distances or larger field sizes
(RF285R and RF290R with ANT D1/D5/D6/D10) or to allow installation where there is very
little space (RF250R with ANT 3/3S/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 March 2019.
Additional information
You will find additional information on the devices listed in this manual and their configuration
and parameter assignment in the following manuals:
● Function manual "Ident profile and Ident blocks, standard function for Ident systems"
● Function manual "FB 45 for MOBY U, MOBY D, RF200, RF300"
● Operating Instructions "SIMATIC RF200 IO-Link"
● System manual "MOBY D"
● Operating Instructions "Mobile reader RF350M"
● Product information "SIMATIC RF200 command set"
You will find the latest versions of these manuals on the pages of the Siemens Industry
Online Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/14971/man).
Registered trademarks
SIMATIC ®, SIMATIC RF ®, MOBY ®, RF MANAGER ® and SIMATIC Sensors ® are registered
trademarks of Siemens AG.
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Introduction
Output
Note
03/2011
First edition
...
...
Reader
Write/read device (SLG)
Transponder, tag
Data carrier, mobile data storage, (MDS)
Communications module (CM)
Interface module (ASM)
Recycling and disposal
The products are low in harmful substances, can be recycled and meet the requirements of
the Directive 2012/19/EU for disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Do not dispose of the products at public disposal sites.
For environmentally compliant recycling and disposal of your electronic waste, please
contact a company certified for the disposal of electronic waste or your Siemens
representative.
Note the different country-specific regulations.
History
The following issues of the SIMATIC RF200 system manual have been published:
07/2015 Expansion of the documentation by the following:
• ANT 3 antennas
• MDS D5xx transponder
• Mobile reader RF210R
07/2017 Expansion of the documentation by the following:
• Reader RF280R
• Mobile Reader RF350M
xx/2019 Expansion of the documentation by the following:
• Reader RF285R
• Antenna ANT 3S, ANT D1
• Antennas ANT 12, ANT 18, ANT 30 (stainless steel variants)
• MDS D525 / MDS D560 transponders
Abbreviations and naming conventions
The following terms/abbreviations are used synonymously in this document:
Switch/fuse to disconnect the reader from the power supply
fuse. The function of the switch or fuse must be clearly recognizable.
CAUTION
Danger of burns
2.1 General safety instructions
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.
Installation instructions
Make sure that the readers can be disconnected from the power supply with a switch or a
Operating temperature
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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WARNING
Repairs only by authorized qualified personnel
Repairs may only be carried out by authorized qualified personnel. Unauthorized opening of
personal injury to the user.
NOTICE
Warranty conditions
2.1 General safety instructions
Repairs
and improper repairs to the device may result in substantial damage to equipment or risk of
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.
If you cause system defects by installing or exchanging system expansion devices, the
warranty becomes void.
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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✓
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
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.
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6)
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System overview
Transponder
RF250R with
ANT 1
ANT 3
ANT 3S
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
✓✓ --
-- ✓ ✓
✓
MDS D560
✓✓ --
-- ✓ ✓
✓
✓
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
Table 3- 3 Reader-transponder combination options - Part 3
○
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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.
MDS D324
Production and distribution logistics as well as in assembly and production lines
For typical areas of application, see "MDS D139".
3.2 Overview of transponders
3.2 Overview of transponders
Overview of typical areas of application of ISO transponders for RF200
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
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 optimum dimensioning for the widest variety of applications.
From simple identification such as electronic barcode replacement/supplementation, through warehouse
MDS D339 Applications in production automation with high temperature demands (up to +220 °C).
4.1.1 Selection 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.
Selection with the help of the TIA Selection Tool
Using the free "TIA Selection Tool (https://w3.siemens.com/mcms/topics/en/simatic/tia-
selection-tool/Seiten/tab.aspx)" configurator, you can easily combine all relevant Ident
products into a complete system. The TIA Selection Tool supports you during product
selection or product configuration and can create a complete order list based on your
information.
4.1.2 Transmission 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 S
The picture below shows the transmission window of the SIMATIC RF210R and
SIMATIC RF220R readers between transponder and reader:
from the reader.
g
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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
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
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①
Main field
②
Secondary field
4.1 Fundamentals of application planning
Secondary fields without shielding
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
Note that in a metallic environment the values for the limit distance are reduced.
4.1 Fundamentals of application planning
4.1.6 Operation in static and dynamic mode
Operation in static mode
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
Operation in dynamic 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 section Field data of transponders and readers (Page 38)]
) is of primary importance.
a
Figure 4-8 Operation in dynamic mode
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tV:
Dwell time of the transponder
L:
Length of the transmission window
v
Tag
:
Speed of the transponder (tag) in dynamic mode
0.8:
Constant factor used to compensate for temperature influence and production tolerances
tV::
Dwell time of the data memory in the field of the reader
tK:
Communication time between transponder and communication module
4.1 Fundamentals of application planning
4.1.7 Dwell time of the transponder
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:
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:
4.1.8 Communication between communication module, reader and transponder
Aids for calculating the data transmission times
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
Aids for calculating the field data
The free "TIA Selection Tool" configurator also supports you during field data collection.
Using this tool, among other things, you can calculate the operating distance (S
distance (S
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), limit
a
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Note
Transmission gaps
If the minimum operating distance (S
center of the field. Communication with the transponder is not possible in the transmission
gap.
Note
Possible reader-transponder combinations
The tables of the following section show the possible reader
4.2 Field data of transponders and readers
4.2 Field data of transponders and readers
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 technical data listed is typical data and is applicable for an ambient room temperature of
between 0 °C and +50 °C, a supply voltage of between 22 V and 27 V DC as well as an
environment free of metal.
temperature conditions.
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.
Tolerances of ±20 % are permitted due to production or
) is not observed, a transmission gap can occur in the
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.
8 1 ... 8 9
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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
would increase unpredictably or a command would be aborted with an error.
Keeping to the values specified in the "Minimum distance readers or antennas" table is
therefore essential.
4.2 Field data of transponders and readers
Minimum distance from reader to reader
The information below relates to the minimum clearances between devices mounted next to
each other.
Table 4- 26 Minimum distances reader
≥ 60 ≥ 100 with 2 readers:
≥ 120
with multiple read-
Table 4- 27 Minimum distances to readers or antennas
Depending on the transponder
used.
You can find the values in the
"Minimum clearances" sections
of the ANT x.
ANT D1: ≥ 600 ANT D1 bei 2 Antennen:
ANT D5: ≥ 1500
ANT D6: ≥ 1500
with 2 readers:
≥ 150
with multiple read-
ANT D1 bei mehreren Anten-
ANT D5: ≥ 2000
with 2 readers:
≥ 400
with multiple read-
≥ 600 1)
nen:
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.
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Representation
Description
Problem:
Remedy:
4.3 Installation guidelines
4.3 Installation guidelines
4.3.1 Overview
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
The following sections describe the impact on the operation of the RFID system when
mounted in the vicinity of metal.
4.3.2 Reduction of interference due to metal
Table 4- 28 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.
Table 4- 29 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.
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Representation
Description
Problem:
Interaction between readers
Remedy:
Remedy:
Remedy:
4.3 Installation guidelines
Mounting of several readers on metal frames or racks
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- 30 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:
4.3.3 Effects of metal on different transponders and readers
Mounting different transponders and readers on metal or flush-mounting
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.
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Note
Possible reader-transponder combinations
The tables of the following section show the possible reader-transponder combinations.
4.3 Installation guidelines
4.3.4 Impact of metal on the transmission window
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, 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.
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Case
Diagram
Description
4.3 Installation guidelines
4.3.4.1 RF210R
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 installation example of the reader with and without a
metallic environment:
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 installation example of the reader with and without a
metallic environment:
Table 4- 33 Installation examples RF220R
a)
b)
c)
Reader metal-free
Reader on metal,
distance from metal ≥ 12 mm
Reader in metal,
flush against M30 nut
d)
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Transponder
Reader without direct
metal influence
(Case a, b and d)
Reader flush-
mounted in metal
(Case c)
MDS D124
Metal-free
100
94
On metal, distance 15 mm
97
89
distance all round 15 mm
MDS D126
Metal-free
100
75
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
Metal-free
100
93
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
distance all round 0 mm
4.3 Installation guidelines
Table 4- 34 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF220R
specifically for mounting in/on metallic surroundings.
4.3 Installation guidelines
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
85 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
4.3.4.3 RF240R
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.
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
86 82
80 70
Figure 4-10 Metal-free space RF240R
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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
On metal, distance 20 mm
95
90
75
distance all round 20 mm
MDS D124
Without metal
100
85
75
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
Without metal
100
90
80
On metal, distance 15 mm
95
85
80
distance all round 25 mm
MDS D400
Without metal
100
90
80
On metal, distance 20 mm
80
75
55
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
4.3 Installation guidelines
Table 4- 35 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF240R
specifically for mounting in/on metallic surroundings.
4.3 Installation guidelines
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
80 70 65
1)
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
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1)
85 65 60
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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
MDS D126
Without metal
100
85
85
On metal; distance 25 mm
85
75
75
distance all round 50 mm
MDS D139
Without metal
100
90
85
On metal; distance 30 mm
95
85
85
distance all round 100 mm
MDS D160
Without metal
100
95
90
On metal; distance 10 mm
85
85
80
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
distance all round 20 mm
4.3 Installation guidelines
4.3.4.4 RF250R
The RF250R reader is operated with the external antennas ANT 1, 3, 3S, 8, 12, 18 and 30.
The antennas can be flush-mounted in metal. Please allow for a possible reduction in the
field data values. To prevent a reduction, the clearances a (all around) and b should be
observed.
Figure 4-11 Metal-free space for ANT 8 / ANT 12 and ANT 18 / ANT 30
Table 4- 36 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF250R with ANT 1
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 4-12 Metal-free space for RF260R
Table 4- 43 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF260R
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
On metal; distance 30 mm
4)
1)
On metal; distance 25 mm
4)
65 50 40
78 75 65
55 53 40
95 90 75
65 60 45
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Transponder
Reader with-
out metal
direct metal
influence
Reader on met-
al
(metal plate)
Reader flush-
mounted in metal
(all round 20 mm)
MDS D200
Without metal
100
85
70
On metal, distance 20 mm
70
65
50
distance all round 20 mm 3)
MDS D261
Without metal
100
85
70
MDS D324
Without metal
100
90
75
On metal, distance 15 mm
90
80
70
distance all round 25 mm 2)
MDS D339
Without metal
100
90
75
MDS D400
Without metal
100
85
70
On metal, distance 20 mm
70
65
50
MDS D423
Without metal
100
95
85
On metal, distance 0 mm
120 5)
115 5)
110 5)
distance all round 10 mm 2)
MDS D424
Without metal
100
90
80
On metal, distance 15 mm
90
80
70
distance all round 25 mm 2)
MDS D426
Without metal
100
100
73
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)
4.3 Installation guidelines
1)
Flush-mounted in metal,
On metal; distance 25 mm
3)
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
On metal; distance 30 mm
4)
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all round 20 mm 4)
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
4.3.4.6 RF280R
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.
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
65 55 55
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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
On metal; distance 15 mm
95
90
85
distance all round 20 mm 2)
MDS D126
Without metal
100
90
80
On metal; distance 25 mm
80
75
70
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
distance all round 20 mm 3)
MDS D261
Without metal
100
95
85
On metal; distance 25 mm 4)
85
80
75
MDS D324
Without metal
100
95
85
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
4.3 Installation guidelines
Table 4- 44 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF280R
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all round 50 mm 3)
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all round 20 mm 4)
70 65 60
80 75 70
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Transponder
Reader without
metal direct
metal influence
Reader on
metal (metal
plate)
Flush-mounted
in metal (20 mm
all-round)
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
On metal; distance 15 mm
75
75
60
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
MDS D560
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;
1)
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
75 65 60
60 55 40
1)
1)
Flush-mounted in metal;
75 65 65
1)
1)
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
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≥ 200 mm with ANT D6
Transponder
Antenna without
metal
Antenna on
metal
Antenna flush-
mounted in
metal
(all round 30
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
Without metal
100
90
85
On metal; distance 30 mm
95
85
85
distance all round 100 mm
4.3 Installation guidelines
4.3.4.7 RF285R
The RF285R reader is operated with the external antennas ANT D1, D5 and D6. 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 observed.
a ≥ 30 mm with ANT D1
≥ 150 mm with ANT D5
Figure 4-14 Metal-free space: Example with ANT D5
Table 4- 45 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF285R with ANT
The RF290R reader is operated with the external antennas ANT D1, D5, D6 and D10. The
antennas can be flush-mounted in metal. Allow for a possible reduction in the field data. To
avoid reduction, the distance a should be observed.
a ≥ 30 mm with ANT D1
≥ 150 mm with ANT D5
Figure 4-15 Metal-free space: Example with ANT D5
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Transponder
Antenna without
metal
Antenna on
metal
Antenna flush-
mounted in
metal
(all round 30
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
MDS D139
Without metal
100
90
85
On metal; distance 30 mm
95
85
85
distance all round 100 mm
MDS D160
Without metal
100
95
90
On metal; distance 10 mm
85
85
80
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
distance all round 20 mm
MDS D261
Without metal
100
90
85
On metal; distance 25 mm
85
80
80
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
4.3 Installation guidelines
Table 4- 48 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF290R with ANT
Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is
4.3.5 Installation and connection of 2 to 6 antennas with one reader
If several antennas need to be operated on one reader, this can be achieved by using the
antenna splitter. Up to two antennas can be operated on the RF285R readers by using an
antenna splitter, and up to four antennas can be operated on the RF290R readers.
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.
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4.3.5.1 Installation options with the antenna splitter (2-4 antennas)
Possible configurations of the antennas
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.
Figure 4-16 Possible configuration of RF290R with ANT D5/D6/D10