Siemens RF285R Users Manual

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SIMATIC Ident

RFID systems SIMATIC RF200

System Manual

03/2019

J31069

Introduction

Safety notes

System overview

Planning the RF200 system

Readers

Antennas

Transponder

System integration

System diagnostics

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1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................13

2 Safety notes ...........................................................................................................................15

2.1 General safety instructions ................................................................................................ 15

3 System overview .....................................................................................................................19

3.1 RFID components and their function .................................................................................. 20

3.2 Overview of transponders .................................................................................................. 24

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.......................................................................................................... 56

4.3 Installation guidelines ........................................................................................................ 60

4.3.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................... 60

4.3.2 Reduction of interference due to metal............................................................................... 60

4.3.3 Effects of metal on different transponders and readers ...................................................... 62

4.3.4 Impact of metal on the transmission window ...................................................................... 63

4.3.4.1 RF210R............................................................................................................................. 64

4.3.4.2 RF220R............................................................................................................................. 67

4.3.4.3 RF240R............................................................................................................................. 69

4.3.4.4 RF250R............................................................................................................................. 72

4.3.4.5 RF260R............................................................................................................................. 81

4.3.4.6 RF280R............................................................................................................................. 83

4.3.4.7 RF285R............................................................................................................................. 86

4.3.4.8 RF290R............................................................................................................................. 91

4.3.5 Installation and connection of 2 to 6 antennas with one reader ........................................... 97

4.3.5.1 Installation options with the antenna splitter (2-4 antennas)................................................ 98

4.3.5.2 Antenna installation ..........................................................................................................101

4.4 Chemical resistance of the reader and transponders.........................................................106

4.4.1 Readers ...........................................................................................................................106

4.4.1.1 Overview of the readers and their housing materials .........................................................106

4.4.1.2 Polyester ..........................................................................................................................107

4.4.1.3 Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) ......................................................................................108

4.4.1.4 Polyamide 6 and Polyamide 6.6 GF30 ..............................................................................109

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4.4.1.5 Polyamide 12 ................................................................................................................... 110

4.4.2 Transponder ..................................................................................................................... 112

4.4.2.1 Overview of the transponders and their housing materials ................................................ 112

4.4.2.2 Epoxy resin ...................................................................................................................... 113

4.4.2.3 Polyamide 6 and Polyamide 6.6 GF30 .............................................................................. 116

4.4.2.4 Polycarbonate (PC) .......................................................................................................... 117

4.4.2.5 Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) ............................................................................................ 118

4.4.2.6 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ................................................................................................... 119

4.5 Further information ........................................................................................................... 120

5 Readers ...............................................................................................................................121

5.1 SIMATIC RF210R ............................................................................................................ 122

5.1.1 Features........................................................................................................................... 122

5.1.2 RF210R ordering data ...................................................................................................... 122

5.1.3 Pin assignment RF210R with RS422 interface .................................................................. 123

5.1.4 LED operating display ...................................................................................................... 123

5.1.5 Minimum distance between RF210R readers.................................................................... 124

5.1.6 Technical specifications .................................................................................................... 125

5.1.7 Approvals ......................................................................................................................... 126

5.1.8 Dimension drawing ........................................................................................................... 127

5.2 SIMATIC RF210M ............................................................................................................ 128

5.2.1 Features........................................................................................................................... 128

5.2.2 Ordering data RF210M ..................................................................................................... 128

5.2.3 Installing the RF210M reader............................................................................................ 129

5.2.4 Pin assignment RF210M with RS-422 interface ................................................................ 130

5.2.5 LED operating display ...................................................................................................... 130

5.2.6 Technical specifications .................................................................................................... 131

5.2.7 Approvals ......................................................................................................................... 132

5.2.8 Dimension drawing ........................................................................................................... 133

5.3 SIMATIC RF220R ............................................................................................................ 134

5.3.1 Features........................................................................................................................... 134

5.3.2 RF220R ordering data ...................................................................................................... 134

5.3.3 RF220R pin assignment with RS422 interface .................................................................. 135

5.3.4 LED operating display ...................................................................................................... 135

5.3.5 Minimum distance between RF220R readers.................................................................... 136

5.3.6 Technical specifications .................................................................................................... 137

5.3.7 Approvals ......................................................................................................................... 138

5.3.8 Dimension drawing ........................................................................................................... 139

5.4 SIMATIC RF240R ............................................................................................................ 140

5.4.1 Features........................................................................................................................... 140

5.4.2 RF240R ordering data ...................................................................................................... 140

5.4.3 Pin assignment RF240R ................................................................................................... 141

5.4.4 LED operating display ...................................................................................................... 141

5.4.5 Minimum distance between several RF240R readers ....................................................... 142

5.4.6 Technical specifications .................................................................................................... 143

5.4.7 Approvals ......................................................................................................................... 145

5.4.8 Dimension drawing ........................................................................................................... 146

5.5 SIMATIC RF250R ............................................................................................................ 147

5.5.1 Features................................................................

........................................................... 147

5.5.2 Ordering data RF250R ..................................................................................................... 147

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5.5.3 Pin assignment RF250R ...................................................................................................148

5.5.4 LED operating display ......................................................................................................148

5.5.5 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................149

5.5.6 Approvals .........................................................................................................................151

5.5.7 Dimension drawing ...........................................................................................................152

5.6 SIMATIC RF260R ............................................................................................................153

5.6.1 Features ...........................................................................................................................153

5.6.2 Ordering data for RF260R ................................................................................................153

5.6.3 Pin assignment RF260R ...................................................................................................154

5.6.4 LED operating display ......................................................................................................154

5.6.5 Minimum distance between several RF260R ....................................................................155

5.6.6 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................156

5.6.7 Approvals .........................................................................................................................157

5.6.8 Dimension drawing ...........................................................................................................159

5.7 SIMATIC RF280R ............................................................................................................160

5.7.1 Features ...........................................................................................................................160

5.7.2 Ordering data RF280R .....................................................................................................160

5.7.3 Pin assignment RF280R ...................................................................................................161

5.7.4 LED operating display ......................................................................................................161

5.7.5 Minimum distance between RF280R readers ....................................................................162

5.7.6 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................163

5.7.7 Approvals .........................................................................................................................164

5.7.8 Dimension drawing ...........................................................................................................166

5.8 SIMATIC RF285R ............................................................................................................167

5.8.1 Characteristics .................................................................................................................167

5.8.2 Ordering data ...................................................................................................................168

5.8.3 Pin assignment .................................................................................................................169

5.8.4 LED operating display ......................................................................................................169

5.8.5 Installing the RF285R reader ............................................................................................170

5.8.5.1 Wall mounting ..................................................................................................................170

5.8.5.2 Installing on the S7-300 standard rail ................................................................................171

5.8.5.3 Installing on a standard mounting rail ................................................................................171

5.8.6 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................173

5.8.7 Approvals .........................................................................................................................174

5.8.8 Note on using the RF285R as a replacement for SLG D11 ...............................................176

5.8.9 Dimension drawing ...........................................................................................................177

5.9 SIMATIC RF290R ............................................................................................................178

5.9.1 Features ...........................................................................................................................178

5.9.2 Ordering data

...................................................................................................................179

5.9.3 Pin assignment .................................................................................................................180

5.9.4 LED operating display ......................................................................................................182

5.9.5 Installing the RF290R reader ............................................................................................183

5.9.5.1 Wall mounting ..................................................................................................................183

5.9.5.2 Installing on the S7-300 standard rail ................................................................................184

5.9.5.3 Installation on a DIN rail....................................................................................................184

5.9.6 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................186

5.9.7 Approvals .........................................................................................................................187

5.9.8 Note on the use of the RF290R as a replacement for SLG D10 / SLG D10S .....................189

5.9.9 Dimension drawing ...........................................................................................................190

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6 Antennas ..............................................................................................................................191

6.1 ANT 1 .............................................................................................................................. 191

6.1.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 191

6.1.2 Ordering data ................................................................................................................... 191

6.1.3 Flush-mounted in metal .................................................................................................... 192

6.1.4 Minimum clearances ........................................................................................................ 192

6.1.5 Technical specifications .................................................................................................... 194

6.1.6 Dimension drawing ........................................................................................................... 195

6.2 ANT 3 .............................................................................................................................. 196

6.2.1 Features........................................................................................................................... 196

6.2.2 Ordering data ................................................................................................................... 196

6.2.3 Mounting on/in metal ........................................................................................................ 197

6.2.4 Minimum spacing ............................................................................................................. 198

6.2.5 Technical data .................................................................................................................. 199

6.2.6 Dimension drawing ........................................................................................................... 200

6.3 ANT 3S ............................................................................................................................ 201

6.3.1 Features........................................................................................................................... 201

6.3.2 Ordering data ................................................................................................................... 201

6.3.3 Mounting on/in metal ........................................................................................................ 202

6.3.4 Minimum spacing ............................................................................................................. 203

6.3.5 Technical data .................................................................................................................. 204

6.3.6 Dimension drawing ........................................................................................................... 205

6.4 ANT 8 .............................................................................................................................. 206

6.4.1 Features........................................................................................................................... 206

6.4.2 Ordering data ................................................................................................................... 206

6.4.3 Transmission window ....................................................................................................... 207

6.4.4 Flush-mounted in metal .................................................................................................... 207

6.4.5 Minimum spacing ............................................................................................................. 208

6.4.6 Technical data .................................................................................................................. 209

6.4.7 Dimension drawing ........................................................................................................... 210

6.5 ANT 12............................................................................................................................. 211

6.5.1 Features........................................................................................................................... 211

6.5.2 Ordering data ................................................................................................................... 211

6.5.3 Transmission window ....................................................................................................... 212

6.5.4 Flush-mounted in metal .................................................................................................... 212

6.5.5 Minimum spacing ............................................................................................................. 213

6.5.6 Technical data .................................................................................................................. 214

6.5.7 Dimension drawing ........................................................................................................... 215

6.6 ANT 12 (stainless steel variant) ........................................................................................ 216

6.6.1 Features........................................................................................................................... 216

6.6.2 Ordering data ................................................................................................................... 216

6.6.3 Antenna connection.......................................................................................................... 217

6.6.4 Transmission window ....................................................................................................... 218

6.6.5 Flush-mounted in metal .................................................................................................... 219

6.6.6 Minimum spacing ............................................................................................................. 219

6.6.7 Technical data .................................................................................................................. 221

6.6.8 Dimension drawing ........................................................................................................... 222

6.7 ANT 18............................................................................................................................. 223

6.7.1 Features........................................................................................................................... 223

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6.7.2 Ordering data ...................................................................................................................223

6.7.3 Transmission window .......................................................................................................224

6.7.4 Flush-mounted in metal ....................................................................................................224

6.7.5 Minimum spacing .............................................................................................................225

6.7.6 Technical data ..................................................................................................................226

6.7.7 Dimension drawing ...........................................................................................................227

6.8 ANT 18 (stainless steel variant) ........................................................................................228

6.8.1 Features ...........................................................................................................................228

6.8.2 Ordering data ...................................................................................................................228

6.8.3 Antenna connection ..........................................................................................................229

6.8.4 Transmission window .......................................................................................................230

6.8.5 Flush-mounted in metal ....................................................................................................230

6.8.6 Minimum spacing .............................................................................................................231

6.8.7 Technical data ..................................................................................................................232

6.8.8 Dimension drawing ...........................................................................................................234

6.9 ANT 30 .............................................................................................................................235

6.9.1 Features ...........................................................................................................................235

6.9.2 Ordering data ...................................................................................................................235

6.9.3 Transmission window .......................................................................................................236

6.9.4 Flush-mounted in metal ....................................................................................................237

6.9.5 Minimum spacing .............................................................................................................237

6.9.6 Technical data ..................................................................................................................239

6.9.7 Dimension drawing ...........................................................................................................240

6.10 ANT 30 (stainless steel variant) ........................................................................................241

6.10.1 Features ...........................................................................................................................241

6.10.2 Ordering data ...................................................................................................................241

6.10.3 Antenna connection ..........................................................................................................242

6.10.4 Transmission window .......................................................................................................243

6.10.5 Flush-mounted in metal ....................................................................................................244

6.10.6 Minimum spacing .............................................................................................................244

6.10.7 Technical data ..................................................................................................................246

6.10.8 Dimension drawing ...........................................................................................................247

6.11 ANT D1 ............................................................................................................................248

6.11.1 Characteristics .................................................................................................................248

6.11.2 Ordering data ...................................................................................................................248

6.11.3 Flush mounting on/in metal ...............................................................................................249

6.11.4 Minimum clearances.........................................................................................................249

6.11.5 Technical specifications

....................................................................................................251

6.11.6 Dimension drawing ...........................................................................................................252

6.12 ANT D5 ............................................................................................................................253

6.12.1 Features ...........................................................................................................................253

6.12.2 Ordering data ...................................................................................................................253

6.12.3 Transmission window .......................................................................................................254

6.12.4 Flush-mounted in metal ....................................................................................................255

6.12.5 Minimum spacing .............................................................................................................255

6.12.6 Technical data ..................................................................................................................257

6.12.7 Dimension drawing ...........................................................................................................258

6.13 ANT D6 ............................................................................................................................259

6.13.1 Features ...........................................................................................................................259

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6.13.2 Ordering data ................................................................................................................... 259

6.13.3 Transmission window ....................................................................................................... 260

6.13.4 Metal-free area ................................................................................................................. 261

6.13.5 Minimum distance ............................................................................................................ 261

6.13.6 Technical data .................................................................................................................. 262

6.13.7 Dimensional diagram ........................................................................................................ 263

6.14 ANT D10 .......................................................................................................................... 264

6.14.1 Features........................................................................................................................... 264

6.14.2 Ordering data ................................................................................................................... 264

6.14.3 Transmission window ....................................................................................................... 265

6.14.4 Metal-free area ................................................................................................................. 266

6.14.5 Minimum distance ............................................................................................................ 267

6.14.6 Technical data .................................................................................................................. 267

6.14.7 Dimensional diagram ........................................................................................................ 269

7 Transponder .........................................................................................................................271

7.1 Memory configuration of ISO the transponders ................................................................. 271

7.2 MDS D100 ....................................................................................................................... 272

7.2.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 272

7.2.2 Ordering data ................................................................................................................... 273

7.2.3 Metal-free area ................................................................................................................. 273

7.2.4 Technical data .................................................................................................................. 275

7.2.5 Dimension drawing ........................................................................................................... 276

7.3 MDS D117 ....................................................................................................................... 277

7.3.1 Features........................................................................................................................... 277

7.3.2 Ordering data ................................................................................................................... 277

7.3.3 Mounting in metal ............................................................................................................. 277

7.3.4 Technical specifications .................................................................................................... 278

7.3.5 Dimension drawing ........................................................................................................... 279

7.4 MDS D124 ....................................................................................................................... 280

7.4.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 280

7.4.2 Ordering data ................................................................................................................... 280

7.4.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................ 281

7.4.4 Technical specifications .................................................................................................... 282

7.4.5 Using the MDS D124 in hazardous areas ......................................................................... 284

7.4.6 EC declaration of conformity according to directive 2014/34/EU MDS D124 ...................... 286

7.4.7 Dimension drawing ........................................................................................................... 286

7.5 MDS D126 ....................................................................................................................... 287

7.5.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 287

7.5.2 Ordering data ................................................................................................................... 287

7.5.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................ 288

7.5.4 Technical specifications .................................................................................................... 289

7.5.5 Dimension drawing ........................................................................................................... 290

7.6 MDS D127 ....................................................................................................................... 291

7.6.1 Features........................................................................................................................... 291

7.6.2 Ordering data ................................................................................................................... 291

7.6.3 Mounting in metal ............................................................................................................. 292

7.6.4 Technical specifications .................................................................................................... 293

7.6.5 Dimension drawing ........................................................................................................... 294

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7.7 MDS D139 .......................................................................................................................295

7.7.1 Characteristics .................................................................................................................295

7.7.2 Ordering data ...................................................................................................................295

7.7.3 Metal-free area .................................................................................................................296

7.7.4 Mounting in metal .............................................................................................................297

7.7.5 Cleaning the transponder .................................................................................................297

7.7.6 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................298

7.7.7 Using the MDS D139 in hazardous areas .........................................................................300

7.7.8 Dimension drawings .........................................................................................................302

7.8 MDS D160 .......................................................................................................................303

7.8.1 Characteristics .................................................................................................................303

7.8.2 Ordering data ...................................................................................................................303

7.8.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................304

7.8.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................305

7.8.5 Dimension drawings .........................................................................................................307

7.9 MDS D165 .......................................................................................................................308

7.9.1 Features ...........................................................................................................................308

7.9.2 Ordering data ...................................................................................................................308

7.9.3 Technical data ..................................................................................................................309

7.9.4 Dimension drawing ...........................................................................................................310

7.10 MDS D200 .......................................................................................................................311

7.10.1 Features ...........................................................................................................................311

7.10.2 Ordering data ...................................................................................................................311

7.10.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................312

7.10.4 Technical data ..................................................................................................................314

7.10.5 Dimension drawing ...........................................................................................................315

7.11 MDS D261 .......................................................................................................................316

7.11.1 Features ...........................................................................................................................316

7.11.2 Ordering data ...................................................................................................................316

7.11.3 Technical data ..................................................................................................................317

7.11.4 Dimension drawing ...........................................................................................................318

7.12 MDS D324 .......................................................................................................................319

7.12.1 Characteristics .................................................................................................................319

7.12.2 Ordering data ...................................................................................................................319

7.12.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................320

7.12.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................321

7.12.5 Dimension drawing ...........................................................................................................322

7.13 MDS D339 ................................................................................................

.......................323

7.13.1 Characteristics .................................................................................................................323

7.13.2 Ordering data ...................................................................................................................323

7.13.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................324

7.13.4 Mounting in metal .............................................................................................................325

7.13.5 Cleaning the transponder .................................................................................................325

7.13.6 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................326

7.13.7 Using the MDS D339 in hazardous areas .........................................................................328

7.13.8 Dimensional drawing ........................................................................................................330

7.14 MDS D400 .......................................................................................................................331

7.14.1 Features ...........................................................................................................................331

7.14.2 Ordering data ...................................................................................................................331

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7.14.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................ 332

7.14.4 Technical specifications .................................................................................................... 334

7.14.5 Dimension drawing ........................................................................................................... 335

7.15 MDS D421 ....................................................................................................................... 336

7.15.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 336

7.15.2 Ordering data ................................................................................................................... 336

7.15.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................ 337

7.15.4 Technical specifications .................................................................................................... 339

7.15.5 Dimension drawing ........................................................................................................... 341

7.16 MDS D422 ....................................................................................................................... 342

7.16.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 342

7.16.2 Ordering data ................................................................................................................... 342

7.16.3 Mounting in metal ............................................................................................................. 342

7.16.4 Technical specifications .................................................................................................... 343

7.16.5 Dimension drawing ........................................................................................................... 344

7.17 MDS D423 ....................................................................................................................... 345

7.17.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 345

7.17.2 Ordering data ................................................................................................................... 345

7.17.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................ 346

7.17.4 Technical specifications .................................................................................................... 347

7.17.5 Dimensional drawing ........................................................................................................ 349

7.18 MDS D424 ....................................................................................................................... 350

7.18.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 350

7.18.2 Ordering data ................................................................................................................... 350

7.18.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................ 351

7.18.4 Technical specifications .................................................................................................... 352

7.18.5 Dimension drawing ........................................................................................................... 353

7.19 MDS D425 ....................................................................................................................... 354

7.19.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 354

7.19.2 Ordering data ................................................................................................................... 354

7.19.3 Application example ......................................................................................................... 355

7.19.4 Technical specifications .................................................................................................... 355

7.19.5 Dimension drawing ........................................................................................................... 357

7.20 MDS D426 ....................................................................................................................... 358

7.20.1 Characteristics

................................................................................................................. 358

7.20.2 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................ 358

7.20.3 Ordering data ................................................................................................................... 359

7.20.4 Technical specifications .................................................................................................... 360

7.20.5 Dimension drawing ........................................................................................................... 361

7.21 MDS D428 ....................................................................................................................... 362

7.21.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 362

7.21.2 Ordering data ................................................................................................................... 362

7.21.3 Application example ......................................................................................................... 363

7.21.4 Technical specifications .................................................................................................... 363

7.21.5 Dimension drawing ........................................................................................................... 365

7.22 MDS D460 ....................................................................................................................... 366

7.22.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 366

7.22.2 Ordering data ................................................................................................................... 366

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7.22.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................367

7.22.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................368

7.22.5 Dimension drawings .........................................................................................................369

7.23 MDS D521 .......................................................................................................................370

7.23.1 Characteristics .................................................................................................................370

7.23.2 Ordering data ...................................................................................................................370

7.23.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................370

7.23.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................373

7.23.5 Dimension drawing ...........................................................................................................374

7.24 MDS D522 .......................................................................................................................375

7.24.1 Characteristics .................................................................................................................375

7.24.2 Ordering data ...................................................................................................................375

7.24.3 Mounting in metal .............................................................................................................375

7.24.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................376

7.24.5 Dimension drawing ...........................................................................................................377

7.25 MDS D522 special variant ................................................................................................378

7.25.1 Characteristics .................................................................................................................378

7.25.2 Ordering data ...................................................................................................................378

7.25.3 Mounting in metal .............................................................................................................379

7.25.4 Installation instructions .....................................................................................................379

7.25.5 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................381

7.25.6 Dimensional drawing ........................................................................................................383

7.26 MDS D524 .......................................................................................................................384

7.26.1 Characteristics .................................................................................................................384

7.26.2 Ordering data ...................................................................................................................384

7.26.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................385

7.26.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................386

7.26.5 Dimension drawing ...........................................................................................................387

7.27 MDS D525 .......................................................................................................................388

7.27.1 Characteristics .................................................................................................................388

7.27.2 Ordering data ...................................................................................................................388

7.27.3 Application example .........................................................................................................389

7.27.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................389

7.27.5 Dimension drawing ...........................................................................................................391

7.28 MDS D526 .......................................................................................................................392

7.28.1 Characteristics .................................................................................................................392

7.28.2 Ordering data ...................................................................................................................392

7.28.3 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................

............393

7.28.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................394

7.28.5 Dimension drawing ...........................................................................................................395

7.29 MDS D528 .......................................................................................................................396

7.29.1 Characteristics .................................................................................................................396

7.29.2 Ordering data ...................................................................................................................396

7.29.3 Application example .........................................................................................................397

7.29.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................397

7.29.5 Dimension drawing ...........................................................................................................399

7.30 MDS D560 .......................................................................................................................400

7.30.1 Characteristics .................................................................................................................400

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7.30.2 Ordering data ................................................................................................................... 400

7.30.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................ 401

7.30.4 Technical specifications .................................................................................................... 402

7.30.5 Dimension drawings ......................................................................................................... 403

8 System integration .................................................................................................................405

9 System diagnostics ................................................................................................................409

9.1 Error codes of the RF200 readers..................................................................................... 409

9.2 Diagnostics functions - STEP 7 ........................................................................................ 411

9.2.1 Reader diagnostics with "Reader Status" (SLG Status) ..................................................... 411

9.2.2 Transponder diagnostics with "Tag Status" (MDS Status) ................................................. 413

A Appendix ..............................................................................................................................415

A.1 Certificates & approvals .................................................................................................... 415

A.2 Accessories...................................................................................................................... 418

A.2.1 Antenna splitter ................................................................................................................ 418

A.2.2 Wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems ................................................... 420

A.2.2.1 Features........................................................................................................................... 420

A.2.2.2 Scope of supply................................................................................................................ 420

A.2.2.3 Ordering data ................................................................................................................... 421

A.2.2.4 Safety Information ............................................................................................................ 422

A.2.2.5 Mounting & connecting ..................................................................................................... 423

A.2.2.6 Pin assignment of DC outputs and mains connection ........................................................ 427

A.2.2.7 Technical specifications .................................................................................................... 427

A.2.2.8 Dimension drawing ........................................................................................................... 430

A.2.2.9 Certificates and approvals ................................................................................................ 431

A.2.3 Transponder holders ........................................................................................................ 433

A.3 Connecting cable ............................................................................................................. 440

A.3.1 RF2xxR reader (RS-422) with ASM 456 / RF160C / RF170C / RF180C / RF18xC /

RF182C ........................................................................................................................... 440

A.3.2 Reader RF2xxR (RS-422) with ASM 475 .......................................................................... 442

A.3.3 Reader RF2xxR (RS-422) with RF120C ........................................................................... 443

A.3.4 RF240R/RF260R/RF285R/RF290R (RS232) readers with PC .......................................... 444

A.3.5 RF285R/RF290R readers ................................................................................................. 445

A.4 Ordering data ................................................................................................................... 446

A.5 Service & Support ............................................................................................................ 458

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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:

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WARNING

Opening the device

NOTICE

Alterations not permitted

NOTICE

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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Safety notes

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.

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Safety notes

CAUTION

Safety distance between reader/antenna and persons

Note Safety distance with pacemakers

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

2.1 General safety instructions

Safety distances

Note that for permanent exposure, the following safety distances must be adhered to:

• RF210R: ≥ 25 mm

• RF220R: ≥ 50 mm

• RF240R: ≥ 100 mm

• RF250R + ANT 1: ≥ 120 mm

• RF250R + ANT 3 or ANT 30: ≥ 50 mm

• RF250R + ANT 3S or ANT 12: ≥ 25 mm

• RF250R + ANT 18: ≥ 40 mm

• RF260R: ≥ 120 mm

• RF280R: ≥ 250 mm

• RF285R + ANT D1: ≥ 250 mm

• RF285R + ANT D5: ≥ 400 mm

• RF285R + ANT D6: ≥ 450 mm

• RF290R + ANT D1: ≥ 250 mm (max. 2 W permissible)

• RF290R + ANT D5: ≥ 450 mm

• RF290R + ANT D6: ≥ 600 mm

• RF290R + ANT D10: ≥ 600 mm

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Safety notes

2.1 General safety instructions

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 constitute one element of such a concept.

Customers are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to their plants, systems,

machines and networks. Such systems, machines and components should only be

connected to an enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent such a connection is

necessary and only when appropriate security measures (e.g. firewalls and/or network

segmentation) are in place.

For additional information on industrial security measures that may be implemented, please

visit

Link: (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity)

Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more

secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are

available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no

longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customers’ 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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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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System overview

3.1 RFID components and their function

RF200 system components

Figure 3-1 RF200 system overview

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Transponder

RF210R/

RF210M

RF220R

RF240R

RF260R

RF280R

RF350M

MDS D100

-- ○ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓

MDS D117 ○ --

✓

MDS D124 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

MDS D126

-- ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓

MDS D127 ✓ --

✓

MDS D139 1)

-- ○ ○ ✓ ✓

✓

MDS D160 2)

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓

MDS D165

-- ○ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓

MDS D200

-- ○ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓

MDS D261

-- ○ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓

MDS D324 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

MDS D339

-- ○ ○ ✓ ✓

✓

MDS D400

-- ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

MDS D421 ✓ ○

✓

MDS D422 ✓ ✓ ✓ --

✓

MDS D423 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

MDS D424 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

MDS D425 ✓ ✓ ✓ -- ✓ ✓

MDS D426

-- ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓

MDS D428 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

MDS D460 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

MDS D521 ✓ ○

✓

MDS D522 3)

✓ ✓ ✓

✓

MDS D524 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

MDS D525 ✓ ✓ ✓ -- ✓ --

MDS D526

-- ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓

MDS D528 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

MDS D560 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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

✓

Combination possible

Combination not possible

○

Combination possible, but not recommended

3.1 RFID components and their function

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

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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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

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Transponder

RF285R with

RF290R with

ANT D1

ANT D5

ANT D6

ANT D1

ANT D5

ANT D6

ANT D10

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- 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

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).

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Transponder

Area of application

tion logistics right through to product 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

and workpiece holders

logistics; can also be deployed in harsh conditions

Use in assembly and production lines in the powertrain sector

MDS D460

Assembly lines with very small workpiece holders

carriers and exact positioning are required, e.g. tool identification, workpiece holders.

MDS D522

Identification of metallic workpiece holders, workpieces or containers

ants

MDS D524

Production and distribution logistics as well as in assembly and production lines

logistics; can also be deployed in harsh environmental conditions

Use in assembly and production lines in the powertrain sector

MDS D560

Assembly lines with very small workpiece holders

Only with the MLFB 6GT2600-0AB10

Transponder

Memory size

MDS D1xx

112 bytes of EEPROM

MDS D2xx

256 bytes of EEPROM

MDS D3xx

992 bytes of EEPROM

MDS D4xx

2000 bytes FRAM

MDS D5xx

8192 bytes FRAM

3.2 Overview of transponders

MDS D400 Simple identification such as electronic barcode replacement/supplements, from warehouse and distribu-

MDS D421 The MDS D421 is designed for tool coding according to DIN 69873.

It can be used wherever small data carriers and exact positioning are required, e.g. tool identification,

MDS D425 Compact and rugged ISO transponder; suitable for screw mounting.

Use in assembly and production lines in the powertrain sector; ideal for mounting on motors, gearboxes,

MDS D426 Compact and rugged ISO transponder; suitable for identification of transport units in production-related

MDS D428 Compact and rugged ISO transponder; suitable for screw mounting

MDS D521 The MDS D521 is constructed for tool coding according to DIN 69873. It can be used wherever small data

MDS D522

If Identification of metallic workpiece holders or workpieces

Special vari-

MDS D526 Compact and rugged ISO transponder; suitable for identification of transport units in production-related

MDS D528 Compact and rugged ISO transponder; suitable for screw mounting

Only with the MLFB 6GT2600-0AA10

Overview of the memory sizes of the ISO transponders for RF200

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4.1 Fundamentals of application planning

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.

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Operating distance between transponder and reader

sponder, at which the transmission can still function under normal conditions)

Diameter of a transmission window

Intersection of the axes of symmetry of the transponder

4.1 Fundamentals of application planning

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

Figure 4-1 RF210R/RF220R transmission window

The figure below shows the transmission window of the SIMATIC RF240R and SIMATIC

RF260R readers between transponder and reader:

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Operating distance between transponder and reader

sponder, at which the transmission can still function under normal conditions)

Length of a transmission window

Field centerpoint

4.1 Fundamentals of application planning

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

Figure 4-2 RF240R/RF260R transmission window

The transponder can be used as soon as the intersection (SP) of the transponder enters the area of the transmission window.

From the diagrams above, it can also be seen that operation is possible within the area between S

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and Sg. The active operating area reduces as the distance increases, and

Planning the RF200 system

Width of the transmission window

Length of the transmission window

4.1 Fundamentals of application planning

shrinks to a single point at distance Sg. Only static mode should thus be used in the area

between S

and Sg.

4.1.3 Width of the transmission window

Determining the width of the transmission window

The following approximation formula can be used for practical applications:

Tracking tolerance

The width of the transmission window (W) is particularly important for the mechanical

tracking tolerance. The formula for the dwell time is valid without restriction when W is

observed.

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