Siemens RF285R Users Manual

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SIMATIC Ident

RFID systems SIMATIC RF200

System Manual

03/2019

J31069

Introduction

1

Safety notes

2

System overview

3

Planning the RF200 system

4

Readers

5

Antennas

6

Transponder

7

System integration

8

System diagnostics

9

Appendix

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DANGER

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

WARNING

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

CAUTION

indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are not taken.

NOTICE

indicates that property damage can result if proper precautions are not taken.

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 may be trademarks whose use by third parties for their own purposes could violate the rights of the owner.

Disclaimer of Liability

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

03/2019 Subject to change

reserv ed

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 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

6)

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

✓

Combination possible

--

Combination not possible

○

Combination possible, but not recommended

3.1 RFID components and their function

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

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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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

1)

2)

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.

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

RF260R readers between transponder and reader:

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Sa

Operating distance between transponder and reader

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

L

Length of a transmission window

M

Field centerpoint

4.1 Fundamentals of application planning

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

Figure 4-2 RF240R/RF260R transmission window

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

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

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W:

Width of the transmission window

L:

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.

a

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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①

Main field

②

Secondary field

4.1 Fundamentals of application planning

4.1.4 Impact of secondary fields

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

described in the following.

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①

Main field

②

Secondary field

4.1 Fundamentals of application planning

Secondary fields with shielding

The following graphic shows typical primary and secondary fields, with metal shielding this time.

The metal shielding prevents the reader from detecting tags via the secondary field.

Figure 4-5 Secondary field with shielding

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4.1.5 Permissible directions of motion of the transponder

Detection area and direction of motion of the transponder

The transponder and reader have no polarization axis, i.e. the transponder can come in from

any direction, assume any position as parallel as possible to the reader, and cross the

transmission window. The figure below shows the active area for various directions of

transponder motion:

Transmission window

Figure 4-6 Detection areas of the reader for different directions of transponder motion

Direction of motion of the transponder

Detection area L x W

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Note

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:

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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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g

), limit

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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

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

a

-transponder combinations.

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Length of the transmis-

sion window (Ld)

Operating distance (Sa)

Limit distance (Sg)

MDS D124

25

1 ... 18

20

MDS D127 1) 3 0 ... 2

2

MDS D160

20

1 ... 10

12

MDS D324

20

1 ... 8

9

MDS D421 5 0 ... 3

4

MDS D422 8 1 ... 9

10

MDS D423

20

2 ... 10

12

MDS D424

24

1 ... 16

18

MDS D425

12

1 ... 6

7

MDS D428

20

1 ... 10

11

MDS D460 8 1 … 8

9

MDS D521 5 0 ... 3

4

MDS D522 8 1 ... 8

9

MDS D522 Special variants

MDS D524

20

1 ... 15

17

MDS D525

12

1 ... 6

7

MDS D528

15

1 ... 10

11

MDS D560 8 1 ... 8

9

1)

All dimensions in mm.

4.2 Field data of transponders and readers

4.2.1 Field data

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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Length of the transmis-

sion window (Ld)

Operating distance (Sa)

Limit distance (Sg)

MDS D124

35

1 ... 28

31

MDS D126

45

2 ... 30

35

MDS D160

20

1 ... 20

22

MDS D324

30

2 ... 21

25

MDS D422

18

1 ... 12

14

MDS D423

30

2 ...24

28

MDS D424

30

2 ... 25

29

MDS D425

20

1 ... 11

13

MDS D426

40

2 ... 25

30

MDS D428

25

1 ... 18

21

MDS D460

25

1 ... 18

20

MDS D522

15

1 ... 10

12

MDS D522 Special variants

MDS D524

25

2 ... 22

25

MDS D525

20

1 ... 11

13

MDS D526

30

2 ... 25

30

MDS D528

20

1 ... 15

20

MDS D560

25

1 ... 18

21

All dimensions in mm.

4.2 Field data of transponders and readers

Table 4- 2 SIMATIC RF220R field data

15 1 ... 10 12

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Length of the transmis-

sion window (L)

Operating distance (Sa)

Limit distance (Sg)

MDS D100

100

2 ... 84

95

MDS D124

65

2 ... 53

60

MDS D126

80

2 ... 57

65

MDS D160

50

1 ... 33

37

MDS D165

105

2 ... 80

94

MDS D200

90

2 ... 69

78

MDS D261

70

2 ... 60

70

MDS D324

55

1 ... 36

40

MDS D400

95

2 ... 80

90

MDS D422

25

1 ... 12

15

MDS D423

45

2 ... 35

40

MDS D424

75

1 ... 47

53

MDS D425

30

1 ... 15

17

MDS D426

65

2 ... 45

55

MDS D428

50

1 ... 30

34

MDS D460

50

1 ... 30

34

MDS D522

20

1 ... 10

12

MDS D522 Special variants

MDS D524

60

1 ... 45

55

MDS D525

30

1 ... 15

17

MDS D526

60

2 ... 45

55

MDS D528

40

1 ... 30

35

MDS D560

50

1 ... 30

34

All dimensions in mm.

4.2 Field data of transponders and readers

Table 4- 3 SIMATIC RF240R field data

20 1 ... 10 12

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Length of the transmis-

sion window (Ld)

Operating distance (Sa)

Limit distance (Sg)

MDS D100

80

5 ... 95

115

MDS D124

55

2 ... 60

75

MDS D126

150

2 ... 80

95

MDS D139

75

5 ... 90

105

MDS D160

50

2 ... 35

45

MDS D165

140

5 ... 95

110

MDS D200

130

5 ... 90

100

MDS D261

100

2 ... 90

110

MDS D324

50

5 ... 60

70

MDS D339

110

2 ... 85

100

MDS D400

140

10 ... 95

110

MDS D423

50

2 ... 35

45

MDS D424

50

2 ... 70

80

MDS D425

40

2 ... 25

30

MDS D426

110

2 ... 80

95

MDS D428

40

2 ... 40

50

MDS D460

50

2 ... 30

40

MDS D524

50

2 ... 65

80

MDS D525

40

2 ... 25

30

MDS D526

110

2 ... 80

95

MDS D528

40

2 ... 40

45

MDS D560

50

2 ... 35

45

All dimensions in mm.

4.2 Field data of transponders and readers

Table 4- 4 Field data SIMATIC RF250R, with ANT 1

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Length of the transmis-

sion window (Ld)

Operating distance (Sa)

Limit distance (Sg)

MDS D124

40

1 ... 32

40

MDS D126

65

0 ... 47

60

MDS D160

24

1 ... 23

30

MDS D324

32

1 ... 22

35

MDS D422

20

0 ... 12

15

MDS D423

35

0 ... 24

30

MDS D424

40

0 ... 34

48

MDS D425

22

1 ... 12

20

MDS D426

65

0 ... 44

58

MDS D428

20

1 ... 20

32

MDS D460

24

1 ... 21

27

MDS D522

20

1 ... 12

15

MDS D522 Special variants

MDS D524

40

1 ... 35

40

MDS D525

22

1 ... 12

20

MDS D526

45

2 ... 35

45

MDS D528

20

1 ... 20

25

MDS D560

24

0 ... 21

27

All dimensions in mm.

Length of the transmis-

sion window (Ld)

Operating distance (Sa)

Limit distance (Sg)

MDS D117 2 0 ... 2

3

MDS D127 3 0 ... 2

3

MDS D421 3 0 ... 3

4

MDS D521 3 0 ... 3

4

All dimensions in mm.

4.2 Field data of transponders and readers

Table 4- 5 Field data SIMATIC RF250R, with ANT 3

20 1 ... 12 15

Table 4- 6 Field data SIMATIC RF250R, with ANT 3S

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Length of the transmis-

sion window (Ld)

Operating distance (Sa)

Limit distance (Sg)

MDS D117 2 0 ... 2

3

MDS D127 3 0 ... 3

4

MDS D421 3 0 ... 3

4

MDS D521 3 0 ... 3

4

All dimensions in mm.

Length of the transmis-

sion window (Ld)

Operating distance (Sa)

Limit distance (Sg)

MDS D117 3 0 ... 3

4

MDS D127 4 0 ... 4

5

MDS D160

18

0 ... 12

17

MDS D421

10

0 ... 2

3

MDS D422

22

0 ... 7

10

MDS D425

12

0 ... 8

10

MDS D428

18

1 ... 8

12

MDS D460

16

1 ... 10

14

MDS D521

10

0 ... 3

4

MDS D522

10

1 ... 7

9

MDS D522 Special variants

MDS D525

12

1 ... 8

10

MDS D528

15

1 ... 8

12

MDS D560

16

1 ... 10

14

All dimensions in mm.

4.2 Field data of transponders and readers

Table 4- 7 Field data SIMATIC RF250R, with ANT 8

Table 4- 8 Field data SIMATIC RF250R, with ANT 12

10 1 ... 7 9

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Length of the transmis-

sion window (Ld)

Operating distance (Sa)

Limit distance (Sg)

MDS D117 3 0 ... 2

3

MDS D127 4 0 ... 3

4

MDS D160

15

0 ... 11

13

MDS D421 9 0 ... 2

3

MDS D422

20

0 ... 5

6

MDS D425

10

1 ... 6

8

MDS D428

16

1 ... 10

12

MDS D460

14

1 ... 8

10

MDS D521 9 0 ... 2

3

MDS D522 9 1 ... 5

7

MDS D522 Special variant

MDS D525

10

1 ... 8

10

MDS D528

14

1 ... 10

12

MDS D560

14

1 ... 11

14

All dimensions in mm.

Length of the transmis-

sion window (Ld)

Operating distance (Sa)

Limit distance (Sg)

MDS D124

26

0 ... 24

37

MDS D160

22

1 ... 18

26

MDS D324

30

1 ... 18

27

MDS D421

16

0 ... 3

5

MDS D422

24

1 ... 8

14

MDS D423

21

1 ... 15

18

MDS D424

26

1 ... 27

36

MDS D425

19

1 ... 11

16

MDS D428

19

1 ... 18

25

MDS D460

19

1 ... 17

21

MDS D521 6 0 ... 4

5

MDS D522

15

1 ... 10

12

MDS D522 Special variants

MDS D524

30

1 ... 25

30

MDS D525

19

1 ... 11

16

MDS D528

20

1 ... 15

20

MDS D560

19

1 ... 17

21

All dimensions in mm.

4.2 Field data of transponders and readers

Table 4- 9 Field data SIMATIC RF250R, with ANT 12 (stainless steel variant)

9 1 ... 6 8

Table 4- 10 Field data SIMATIC RF250R, with ANT 18

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Length of the transmis-

sion window (Ld)

Operating distance (Sa)

Limit distance (Sg)

MDS D124

22

1 ... 28

32

MDS D160

20

1 ... 17

20

MDS D324

28

1 ... 24

27

MDS D421

15

0 ... 3

5

MDS D422

22

0 ... 8

10

MDS D423

21

1 ... 22

25

MDS D424

25

1 ... 30

34

MDS D425

18

1 ... 13

15

MDS D428

18

1 ... 15

18

MDS D460

16

1 ... 15

18

MDS D521 5 0 ... 3

5

MDS D522

14

1 ... 10

12

MDS D522 Special variant

MDS D524

30

1 ... 26

30

MDS D525

18

1 ... 13

16

MDS D528

18

1 ... 17

20

MDS D560

18

1 ... 17

21

All dimensions in mm.

4.2 Field data of transponders and readers

Table 4- 11 Field data SIMATIC RF250R, with ANT 18 (stainless steel variant)

12 1 ... 7 9

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Length of the transmis-

sion window (Ld)

Operating distance (Sa)

Limit distance (Sg)

MDS D124

40

1 ... 35

48

MDS D126

45

0 ... 47

60

MDS D160

25

1 ... 23

30

MDS D324

35

1 ... 22

30

MDS D422

20

0 ... 12

15

MDS D423

35

0 ... 18

30

MDS D424

35

0 ... 34

48

MDS D425

20

1 ... 12

20

MDS D426

45

0 ... 44

58

MDS D428

20

1 ... 20

32

MDS D460

25

1 ... 21

27

MDS D522

18

1 ... 12

15

MDS D522 Special variants

MDS D524

35

1 ... 35

40

MDS D526

45

2 ... 35

45

MDS D528

20

1 ... 20

25

MDS D560

25

1 ... 21

27

All dimensions in mm.

4.2 Field data of transponders and readers

Table 4- 12 Field data SIMATIC RF250R, with ANT 30

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Length of the transmis-

sion window (Ld)

Operating distance (Sa)

Limit distance (Sg)

MDS D124

40

1 ... 34

38

MDS D126

45

0 ... 45

50

MDS D160

25

1 ... 22

25

MDS D324

35

1 ... 30

35

MDS D422

20

0 ... 12

15

MDS D423

35

1 ... 28

32

MDS D424

35

1 ... 40

45

MDS D425

20

1 ... 17

20

MDS D426

45

1 ... 40

48

MDS D428

20

1 ... 22

26

MDS D460

25

1 ... 24

27

MDS D522

18

1 ... 12

15

MDS D522 Special variant

MDS D524

35

1 ... 35

42

MDS D526

45

2 ... 44

50

MDS D528

20

1 ... 22

25

MDS D560

25

1 ... 22

25

All dimensions in mm.

4.2 Field data of transponders and readers

Table 4- 13 Field data SIMATIC RF250R, with ANT 30 (stainless steel variant)

18 1 ... 12 15

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Length of the transmis-

sion window (L)

Operating distance (Sa)

Limit distance (Sg)

MDS D100

90

2 ... 110

130

MDS D124

60

2 ... 80

85

MDS D126

80

2 ... 75

100

MDS D139

90

2 ... 80

110

MDS D160

50

2 ... 40

45

MDS D165

120

2 ... 120

135

MDS D200

120

2 ... 100

120

MDS D261

80

2 ... 75

90

MDS D324

50

2 ... 60

70

MDS D339

110

5 ... 65

80

MDS D400

140

2 ... 110

140

MDS D423

50

2 ... 40

45

MDS D424

50

2 ... 60

70

MDS D426

75

2 ... 70

85

MDS D428

45

2 ... 40

45

MDS D460

45

2 ... 40

45

MDS D524

50

2 ... 60

70

MDS D526

80

2 ... 70

85

MDS D528

45

2 ... 35

40

MDS D560

45

2 ... 40

45

All dimensions in mm.

4.2 Field data of transponders and readers

Table 4- 14 SIMATIC RF260R field data

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Length of the transmission window

(L)

Operating distance

(Sa)

Limit distance (Sg)

in the x direction

(Lx)

in the y direction

(Ly)

MDS D100 1)

140

100

10 ... 160

200

MDS D124

80

2 ... 110

130

MDS D126

180

140

2 ... 135

160

MDS D139

140

90

5 ... 150

190

MDS D160

80

40

2 ... 55

70

MDS D165 1)

200

140

10 ... 160

190

MDS D200 2)

200

160

20 ... 140

185

MDS D261 3)

190

120

20 ... 110

150

MDS D324

100

60

2 ... 85

110

MDS D339

290

140

5 ... 150

170

MDS D400

240

120

10 ... 170

200

MDS D423

110

60

5 ... 60

70

MDS D424

100

70

2 ... 100

140

MDS D425

80

45

2 ... 30

40

MDS D426

220

160

2 ... 145

175

MDS D428

80

50

2 ... 60

88

MDS D460

80

70

2 ... 55

70

MDS D524

100

70

2 ... 110

130

MDS D525

80

45

2 ... 30

40

MDS D526

220

160

2 ... 135

165

MDS D528

80

50

2 ... 60

85

MDS D560

80

70

2 ... 55

70

All dimensions in mm.

1)

2)

3)

starting at an ambient temperature of 50 °C.

4.2 Field data of transponders and readers

Table 4- 15 Field data SIMATIC RF280R

Be aware that the minimum distance must be increased 10 mm starting at 40 °C ambient tempera-

ture.

Be aware that the minimum distance of the reader to the transponder must be increased approxi-

mately 6 mm every 5 °C starting at an ambient temperature of 25 °C and approximately 15 mm starting at an ambient temperature of 50 °C.

Be aware that the minimum distance of the reader to the transponder must be increased approxi-

mately 3 mm every 5 °C starting at an ambient temperature of 25 °C and approximately 14 mm

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Length of the transmis-

sion window (L)

Operating distance (Sa)

Limit distance (Sg)

MDS D100

150

10 ... 150

200

MDS D124

60

0 ... 100

140

MDS D126

150

5 ... 110

150

MDS D139

110

5 ... 160

220

MDS D160

50

0 ... 65

90

MDS D165

150

10 ... 150

200

MDS D200

150

10 ... 130

180

MDS D261

120

5 ... 130

180

MDS D324

50

0 ... 90

130

MDS D339

110

5 ... 130

170

MDS D400

150

10 ... 130

180

MDS D423

50

10 ... 60

85

MDS D424

60

0 ... 90

130

MDS D426

110

5 ... 100

140

MDS D428

60

0 ... 55

80

MDS D460

50

0 ... 60

85

MDS D524

60

0 ... 90

130

MDS D526

110

5 ... 100

140

MDS D528

60

0 ... 55

80

MDS D560

50

0 ... 60

85

All dimensions in mm.

4.2 Field data of transponders and readers

Table 4- 16 Field data SIMATIC RF285R, with ANT D1

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Length of the transmis-

sion window (L)

Operating distance (Sa)

Limit distance (Sg)

MDS D100

320

0 ... 350

450

MDS D124

300

0 ... 180

240

MDS D126

320

0 ... 300

380

MDS D139

320

0 ... 350

450

MDS D160

300

0 ... 110

140

MDS D165

320

0 ... 300

380

MDS D200

320

0 ... 350

450

MDS D261

320

0 ... 300

380

MDS D324

300

0 ... 150

200

MDS D339

320

0 ... 280

350

MDS D400

320

0 ... 320

420

MDS D424

300

0 ... 180

240

MDS D426

300

0 ... 250

320

MDS D460

300

0 ... 100

120

MDS D524

300

0 ... 180

240

MDS D526

320

0 ... 250

320

MDS D528

300

0 ... 110

140

All dimensions in mm.

Length of the transmission window

(L)

Operating distance

(Sa)

Limit distance (Sg)

X direction

Y direction

MDS D100

420

520

0 ... 450

550

MDS D124

400

500

0 ... 200

280

MDS D126

420

520

0 ... 350

450

MDS D139

420

520

0 ... 450

550

MDS D165

420

520

0 ... 350

450

MDS D200

420

520

0 ... 350

450

MDS D261

420

520

0 ... 300

400

MDS D324

400

500

0 ... 180

240

MDS D339

420

520

0 ... 350

450

MDS D400

420

520

0 ... 400

500

MDS D424

400

500

0 ... 200

280

MDS D426

420

520

0 ... 300

380

MDS D524

400

500

0 ... 200

250

MDS D526

420

520

0 ... 300

380

All dimensions in mm.

4.2 Field data of transponders and readers

Table 4- 17 Field data SIMATIC RF285R, with ANT D5

Table 4- 18 Field data SIMATIC RF285R, with ANT D6

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Length of the transmis-

sion window (L)

Operating distance (Sa)

Limit distance (Sg)

MDS D100

150

10 ... 180

250

MDS D124

60

0 ... 100

140

MDS D126

150

5 ... 110

150

MDS D139

110

5 ... 160

220

MDS D160

50

0 ... 65

90

MDS D165

150

10 ... 180

250

MDS D200

150

10 ... 170

240

MDS D261

120

5 ... 130

180

MDS D324

50

0 ... 90

130

MDS D339

110

5 ... 130

170

MDS D400

150

10 ... 170

240

MDS D423

50

10 ... 60

85

MDS D424

60

0 ... 90

130

MDS D426

110

5 ... 100

140

MDS D460

60

0 ... 60

85

MDS D524

60

0 ... 90

130

MDS D526

100

5 ... 100

140

MDS D528

60

0 ... 55

80

MDS D560

50

0 ... 60

85

All dimensions in mm.

4.2 Field data of transponders and readers

Table 4- 19 Field data SIMATIC RF290R, with ANT D1 (at 2 W)

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Length of the transmis-

sion window (L)

Operating distance (Sa)

Limit distance (Sg)

MDS D100

320

0 ... 400

500

MDS D124

300

0 ... 200

280

MDS D126

320

0 ... 350

400

MDS D139

320

0 ... 400

500

MDS D160

300

0 ... 130

180

MDS D165

320

0 ... 350

450

MDS D200

320

0 ... 400

500

MDS D261

320

0 ... 300

400

MDS D324

300

0 ... 200

280

MDS D339

320

0 ... 300

380

MDS D400

320

0 ... 400

500

MDS D424

300

0 ... 200

280

MDS D426

320

0 ... 300

350

MDS D460

300

0 ... 120

160

MDS D524

300

0 ... 200

280

MDS D528

320

0 ... 300

350

MDS D560

300

0 ... 120

160

All dimensions in mm.

Length of the transmission window

(L)

Operating distance

(Sa)

Limit distance (Sg)

X direction

Y direction

MDS D100

520

420

0 ... 550

650

MDS D124

500

400

0 ... 220

300

MDS D126

520

420

0 ... 400

500

MDS D139

520

420

0 ... 500

600

MDS D165

520

420

0 ... 400

500

MDS D200

520

420

0 ... 500

600

MDS D261

520

420

0 ... 350

450

MDS D324

500

400

0 ... 200

280

MDS D339

520

420

0 ... 400

480

MDS D400

520

420

0 ... 500

650

MDS D424

500

400

0 ... 220

300

MDS D426

520

420

0 ... 350

400

MDS D524

500

400

0 ... 220

300

MDS D526

520

420

0 ... 350

400

All dimensions in mm.

4.2 Field data of transponders and readers

Table 4- 20 Field data SIMATIC RF290R, with ANT D5 (at 4 W)

Table 4- 21 Field data SIMATIC RF290R, with ANT D6 (at 4 W)

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Length of the transmission window

(L)

Operating distance

(Sa)

Limit distance (Sg)

X direction

Y direction

MDS D100

1050

350

0 ... 500

600

MDS D124

1000

300

0 ... 200

280

MDS D126

1050

350

0 ... 400

500

MDS D139

1050

350

0 ... 450

550

MDS D165

1050

350

0 ... 350

450

MDS D200

1050

350

0 ... 450

550

MDS D261

1050

350

0 ... 350

450

MDS D324

1000

300

0 ... 200

280

MDS D339

1050

350

0 ... 300

380

MDS D400

1050

350

0 ... 400

500

MDS D424

1000

300

0 ... 200

280

MDS D426

1050

350

0 ... 350

400

MDS D524

1000

300

0 ... 220

300

MDS D526

1050

350

0 ... 350

400

All dimensions in mm.

4.2 Field data of transponders and readers

Table 4- 22 Field data SIMATIC RF290R, with ANT D10 (at 4 W)

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RF210R

RF220R

RF240R

RF260R

RF280R

MDS D100

--

≥ 240

≥ 420

MDS D117

--

MDS D124

≥ 25

≥ 40

≥ 90

≥ 180

≥ 360

MDS D126

--

≥ 50

≥ 100

≥ 180

≥ 400

MDS D127

≥ 15

--

MDS D139

--

≥ 200

≥ 450

MDS D160

≥ 20

≥ 25

≥ 70

≥ 150

≥ 300

MDS D165

--

≥ 240

≥ 500

MDS D200

--

≥ 240

≥ 500

MDS D261

--

≥ 200

≥ 400

MDS D324

≥ 25

≥ 40

≥ 90

≥ 180

≥ 360

MDS D339

--

≥ 200

≥ 450

MDS D400

--

≥ 240

≥ 500

MDS D421

≥ 10

--

MDS D422

≥ 15

≥ 20

≥ 50

--

MDS D423

--

≥ 80

≥ 160

≥ 250

MDS D424

≥ 25

≥ 40

≥ 90

≥ 180

≥ 360

MDS D425

≥ 20

≥ 25

≥ 75

--

≥ 250

MDS D426

--

≥ 50

≥ 90

≥ 180

≥ 400

MDS D428

≥ 25

≥ 75

≥ 150

≥ 300

MDS D460

≥ 20

≥ 25

≥ 70

≥ 150

≥ 300

MDS D521

≥ 10

--

MDS D522

≥ 15

≥ 20

≥ 50

--

MDS D522 Special variants

MDS D524

≥ 25

≥ 40

≥ 90

≥ 180

≥ 360

MDS D525

≥ 20

≥ 25

≥ 75

--

≥ 250

MDS D526

--

≥ 50

≥ 90

≥ 180

≥ 400

MDS D528

≥ 25

≥ 75

≥ 150

≥ 300

MDS D560

≥ 20

≥ 25

≥ 70

≥ 150

≥ 300

All values are in mm, relative to the operating distance (S

between transponder edge and transponder edge

4.2 Field data of transponders and readers

4.2.2 Minimum clearances

Minimum distance from transponder to transponder

The specified distances refer to a metal-free environment. For a metallic environment, the

specified minimum distances must be multiplied by a factor of 1.5. The transponders

designed specifically for installation in/on metal are an exception to this.

Table 4- 23 Minimum clearances for transponders - Part 1

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) between reader and transponder, and

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1)

ANT 1

ANT 3 / ANT 30

ANT 3S /

ANT 18

ANT 8

ANT 12

MDS D100

≥ 300

--

MDS D117

--

≥ 30

≥ 50

MDS D124

≥ 200

≥ 100

≥ 80

--

MDS D126

≥ 250

≥ 100

--

MDS D127

--

≥ 40

≥ 60

MDS D139

≥ 300

--

MDS D160

≥ 200

≥ 100

≥ 80

--

≥ 60

MDS D165

≥ 300

--

MDS D200

≥ 300

--

MDS D261

≥ 300

--

MDS D324

≥ 200

≥ 100

≥ 80

--

MDS D339

≥ 300

--

MDS D400

≥ 300

--

MDS D421

--

≥ 50

≥ 30

≥ 40

MDS D422

--

≥ 70

≥ 60

--

≥ 50

MDS D423

≥ 200

≥ 100

≥ 80

--

MDS D424

≥ 200

≥ 100

≥ 80

--

MDS D425

≥ 150

≥ 80

≥ 60

--

≥ 50

MDS D426

≥ 250

≥ 100

--

MDS D428

≥ 150

≥ 80

≥ 60

--

≥ 50

MDS D460

≥ 200

≥ 100

≥ 80

--

≥ 60

MDS D521

--

≥ 50

≥ 30

≥ 40

MDS D522

--

≥ 70

≥ 60

--

≥ 50

MDS D522 Special variant

MDS D524

≥ 200

≥ 100

≥ 80

--

MDS D525

≥ 150

≥ 80

≥ 60

--

≥ 50

MDS D526

≥ 250

≥ 100

--

MDS D528

≥ 150

≥ 80

≥ 60

--

≥ 50

MDS D560

≥ 200

≥ 100

≥ 80

--

≥ 60

1)

All values are in mm, relative to the operating distance (S

between transponder edge and transponder edge

4.2 Field data of transponders and readers

Table 4- 24 Minimum clearances for transponders - Part 2

Depends on the connected antenna.

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RF285R 1)

RF290R

2)

ANT D1

ANT D5

ANT D6

ANT D1

ANT D5

ANT D6

ANT D10

MDS D100

≥ 350

≥ 1000

≥ 1500

≥ 350

≥ 1000

≥ 1500

≥ 2000

MDS D117

--

MDS D124

≥ 250

≥ 800

≥ 1200

≥ 250

≥ 800

≥ 1200

≥ 1800

MDS D126

≥ 300

≥ 1000

≥ 1500

≥ 300

≥ 1000

≥ 1500

≥ 2000

MDS D127

--

MDS D139

≥ 350

≥ 1000

≥ 1500

≥ 350

≥ 1000

≥ 1500

≥ 2000

MDS D160

≥ 250

≥ 800

≥ 1200

≥ 250

≥ 800

≥ 1200

≥ 1800

MDS D165

≥ 350

≥ 1000

≥ 1500

≥ 350

≥ 1000

≥ 1500

≥ 2000

MDS D200

≥ 350

≥ 1000

≥ 1500

≥ 350

≥ 1000

≥ 1500

≥ 2000

MDS D261

≥ 350

≥ 1000

≥ 1500

≥ 350

≥ 1000

≥ 1500

≥ 2000

MDS D324

≥ 250

≥ 800

≥ 1200

≥ 250

≥ 800

≥ 1200

≥ 1800

MDS D339

≥ 350

≥ 1000

≥ 1500

≥ 350

≥ 1000

≥ 1500

≥ 2000

MDS D400

≥ 350

≥ 1000

≥ 1500

≥ 350

≥ 1000

≥ 1500

≥ 2000

MDS D421

--

MDS D422

--

MDS D423

≥ 250

--

≥ 250

--

MDS D424

≥ 250

≥ 800

≥ 1200

≥ 250

≥ 800

≥ 1200

≥ 1800

MDS D425

≥ 200

--

≥ 200

--

MDS D426

≥ 300

≥ 800

≥ 1200

≥ 300

≥ 800

≥ 1200

≥ 1800

MDS D428

≥ 200

--

≥ 200

--

MDS D460

≥ 250

≥ 800

--

≥ 250

≥ 800

--

MDS D521

--

MDS D522

--

MDS D522 Special variants

MDS D524

≥ 250

≥ 800

≥ 1200

≥ 250

≥ 800

≥ 1200

≥ 1800

MDS D525

≥ 200

--

≥ 200

--

MDS D526

≥ 300

≥ 800

≥ 1200

≥ 300

≥ 800

≥ 1200

≥ 1800

MDS D528

≥ 200

--

≥ 200

--

MDS D560

≥ 250

≥ 800

--

≥ 250

≥ 800

--

1)

2)

All values are in mm, relative to the operating distance (S

between transponder edge and transponder edge

4.2 Field data of transponders and readers

Table 4- 25 Minimum clearances for transponders - Part 3

Depends on the connected antenna. Depends on the connected antenna.

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-- -- -- -- -- -- --

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RF210R to

RF210R

RF220R to

RF220R

RF240R to

RF240R

RF260R to

RF260R

RF280R to

RF280R

ers: ≥ 200

ers: ≥ 250

ers: ≥ 500

All values are in mm

ANT x to ANT x

with RF250R

ANT x to ANT x

with RF285R

ANT Dx to ANT Dx

with RF290R

≥ 600 1)

ANT D6: ≥ 2000

ANT D10: ≥ 2000

All values are in mm

1)

With a maximum transmit power of 2 W.

Note Effect on inductive fields by not maintaining the minimum distances of the readers

If the values fall below those specified in the "minimum distance readers or antennas", there is a risk of the function being affected by inductive fields. In this case, the 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

4.3.1 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.

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Representation

Description

Problem:

Remedy:

4.3 Installation guidelines

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:

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

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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:

Table 4- 31 Installation examples RF210R

a)

b)

c)

Reader metal-free

Reader on metal, distance from metal ≥ 12 mm

Reader in metal, flush against M18 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

82

On metal, distance 15 mm

90

distance all round 15 mm

MDS D127 distance all round 0 mm

MDS D160 Metal-free

100

95

On metal, distance 10 mm

100

95

MDS D324

Metal-free

100

90

On metal, distance 15 mm

90

MDS D421

Metal-free

100

90

MDS D422

Metal-free

100

80

MDS D423

Metal-free

100

90

On metal, distance 0 mm

110

100 2)

distance all round 10 mm

MDS D424

Metal-free

100

60

On metal, distance 15 mm

90

80

distance all round 25 mm

MDS D425 Metal-free

100

85

On metal, distance 0 mm

100

85

MDS D428 Metal-free

100

90

On metal, distance 0 mm

100

80

MDS D460 Metal-free

100

90

On metal, distance 25 mm

100

90

MDS D521

Metal-free

100

90

distance all round 0 mm

4.3 Installation guidelines

Table 4- 32 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF210R

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 25 mm

Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 0 mm

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

85 80

100 75

80 90

75 50

90 40

2)

95 85

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85 75

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Flush-mounted in metal;

75 50

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Transponder

Reader without direct

metal influence

(Case a, b and d)

Reader flush-

mounted in metal

(Case c)

MDS D522

Metal-free

100

80

distance all round 0 mm

MDS D522 Special variants

Metal-free

100

80

distance all round 0 mm

MDS D524

Metal-free

100

60

On metal, distance 15 mm

90

80

distance all round 25 mm

MDS D528 Metal-free

100

90

On metal, distance 0 mm

100

80

1)

2)

specifically for mounting in/on metallic surroundings.

4.3 Installation guidelines

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

90 40

Flush-mounted in metal;

85 75

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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Case

Diagram

Description

4.3 Installation guidelines

4.3.4.2 RF220R

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

1)

Tag flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

86 83

80 65

93 86

Flush-mounted in metal;

85 85

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

80 75

86 82

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1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

95 75

80 70

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

85 85

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Transponder

Reader without direct

metal influence

(Case a, b and d)

Reader flush-

mounted in metal

(Case c)

MDS D522 Special variants

Metal-free

100

90

distance all round 0 mm

MDS D524

Metal-free

100

93

On metal, distance 0 mm

96

89

distance all round 0 mm

MDS D526

Metal-free

100

90

On metal, distance 25 mm

90

75

distance all round 50 mm

MDS D528 Metal-free

100

94

On metal, distance 0 mm

100

94

1)

2)

specifically for mounting in/on metallic surroundings.

4.3 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

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)

distance all round 10 mm

4.3 Installation guidelines

Table 4- 35 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF240R

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal,

1)

90 75 70

85 70 65

70 55 55

70 60 50

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Flush-mounted in metal;

90 75 70

75 70 50

90 60 40

70 60 60

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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 D424

Without metal

100

85

80

On metal, distance 15 mm

90

80

75

distance all round 25 mm

MDS D425 Without metal

100

90

85

On metal, distance 0 mm

95

85

80

MDS D426

Without metal

100

80

70

On metal, distance 25 mm

90

80

70

Distance all-round 50 mm

MDS D428 Without metal

100

90

85

On metal, distance 0 mm

95

85

83

MDS D460 Without metal

100

90

80

On metal, distance 0 mm

90

85

80

MDS D522

Metal-free

100

90

85

distance all round 0 mm

MDS D522 Special variant

Metal-free

100

90

85

distance all round 0 mm

MDS D524

Metal-free

100

85

80

On metal, distance 0 mm

90

80

75

MDS D526

Metal-free

100

80

70

On metal, distance 25 mm

90

80

70

distance all round 50 mm

MDS D528 Metal-free

100

90

85

On metal, distance 0 mm

95

85

83

MDS D560 Without metal

100

90

80

On metal, distance 0 mm

90

85

80

1)

2)

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;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

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

80

MDS D126

Without metal

100

85

On metal; distance 25 mm

85

75

distance all round 50 mm

MDS D139

Without metal

100

90

85

On metal; distance 30 mm

95

85

distance all round 100 mm

MDS D160 Without metal

100

95

90

On metal; distance 10 mm

85

80

MDS D165 Without metal

100

85

On metal; distance 25 mm

90

80

75

MDS D200

Without metal

100

85

80

On metal; distance 20 mm

85

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

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

60 45 45

85 80 50

80 70 70

95 85 85

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Transponder

ANT 1 without

metal

ANT 1 on metal

ANT 1 mounted

in metal

(all round

40 mm)

MDS D261 Without metal

100

90

85

On metal; distance 25 mm

85

80

MDS D324

Without metal

100

85

On metal; distance 15 mm

90

80

distance all round 25 mm

MDS D339

Without metal

100

90

85

On metal; distance 30 mm

95

85

distance all round 100 mm

MDS D400

Without metal

100

90

85

On metal; distance 20 mm

80

70

65

distance all round 20 mm

MDS D423

Without metal

100

90

On metal; distance 0 mm

1152)

distance all round 0 mm

MDS D424

Without metal

100

90

75

On metal; distance 15 mm

85

80

75

distance all round 25 mm

MDS D425 Without metal

100

95

On metal; distance 0 mm

90

85

MDS D426

Without metal

100

90

85

On metal; distance 25 mm

85

80

75

distance all round 50 mm

MDS D428 Without metal

100

90

85

On metal; distance 0 mm

85

80

MDS D460 Without metal

100

90

80

On metal; distance 10 mm

85

80

75

MDS D524

Without metal

100

90

75

On metal; distance 15 mm

85

80

75

distance all round 25 mm

4.3 Installation guidelines

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

80 75 65

95 85 85

65 60 60

80 65 65

75 70 70

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Flush-mounted in metal;

80 75 70

75 70 70

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Transponder

ANT 1 without

metal

ANT 1 on metal

ANT 1 mounted

in metal

(all round

40 mm)

MDS D525 Without metal

100

95

On metal; distance 0 mm

90

85

MDS D526

Without metal

100

90

85

On metal; distance 25 mm

85

80

75

distance all round 50 mm

MDS D528 Without metal

100

90

85

On metal; distance 0 mm

85

80

MDS D560 Without metal

100

90

80

On metal; distance 10 mm

85

80

75

1)

2)

lic surroundings.

Transponder

RF250R with ANT 3

Antenna without

metal

Antenna flush-

mounted in metal

(all round 20 mm)

MDS D124

Without metal

100

80

On metal, distance 15 mm

90

75

distance all round 25 mm

MDS D126

Without metal

100

80

On metal, distance 25 mm

85

75

distance all round 50 mm

MDS D160 Without metal

100

85

On metal, distance 10 mm

95

80

MDS D324

Without metal

100

80

On metal, distance 15 mm

95

75

distance all round 25 mm

MDS D422

Without metal

100

95

distance all round 0 mm

MDS D423 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 0 mm

130 2)

110 2)

4.3 Installation guidelines

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

80 75 70

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 % can occur if transponders were developed specifically for mounting in/on metal-

Table 4- 37 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF250R with ANT 3

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

75 70

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Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

60 50

85 70

Flush-mounted in metal;

95 80

Planning the RF200 system

Transponder

RF250R with ANT 3

Antenna without

metal

Antenna flush-

mounted in metal (all round 20 mm)

distance all round 10 mm

MDS D424

Without metal

100

85

On metal, distance 15 mm

90

75

distance all round 25 mm

MDS D425 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 0 mm

95

75

MDS D426

Without metal

100

70

On metal, distance 25 mm

90

65

distance all round 25 mm

MDS D428 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 0 mm

100

90

MDS D460 Without metal

100

85

On metal, distance 10 mm

90

75

MDS D522

Without metal

100

95

distance all round 0 mm

MDS D522 Special variants

Without metal

100

95

distance all round 0 mm

MDS D524

Without metal

100

85

On metal, distance 15 mm

90

75

distance all round 25 mm

MDS D526

Without metal

100

70

On metal, distance 25 mm

90

65

distance all round 25 mm

MDS D528 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 0 mm

100

90

MDS D560 Without metal

100

85

On metal, distance 10 mm

90

75

1)

2)

specifically for mounting in/on metallic surroundings.

4.3 Installation guidelines

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

80 70

75 70

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

55 45

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

95 80

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

75 70

55 45

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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Transponder

RF250R with ANT 3S

Antenna without

metal

Antenna flush-

mounted in metal

MDS D117

MDS D127 distance all round 20 mm

MDS D421 distance all round 20 mm

MDS D521 distance all round 20 mm

Transponder

RF250R with ANT 8

Antenna without

metal

Antenna flush-

mounted in metal

MDS D117

Without metal

100

85

distance all round 0 mm

MDS D127

Without metal

100

85

distance all round 0 mm

MDS D421

Without metal

100

85

distance all round 0 mm

MDS D521

Without metal

100

85

distance all round 0 mm

4.3 Installation guidelines

Table 4- 38 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF250R with ANT 3S

Flush-mounted in metal;

100 90

distance all round 20 mm

Flush-mounted in metal;

100 90

Table 4- 39 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF250R with ANT 8

Flush-mounted in metal;

65 55

Flush-mounted in metal;

70 60

Flush-mounted in metal;

75 70

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75 70

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Transponder

RF250R with ANT 12

Antenna without

metal

Antenna flush-

mounted in metal

(all round 7 mm)

MDS D117

Without metal

100

85

distance all round 0 mm

MDS D127

Without metal

100

85

distance all round 0 mm

MDS D160 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 10 mm

90

85

MDS D421

Without metal

100

90

distance all round 0 mm

MDS D422

Without metal

100

90

distance all round 0 mm

MDS D425 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 0 mm

115 2)

100

MDS D428 Without metal

100

85

On metal, distance 0 mm

110

95

MDS D460

Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 10 mm

90

80

distance all round 0 mm

MDS D521

Without metal

100

90

distance all round 0 mm

MDS D522

Without metal

100

90

distance all round 0 mm

MDS D528 Without metal

100

85

On metal, distance 0 mm

110

95

MDS D560 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 10 mm

90

85

1)

2)

specifically for mounting in/on metallic surroundings.

4.3 Installation guidelines

Table 4- 40 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF250R with ANT 12

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

50 40

65 50

65 45

90 75

2)

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

85 75

Flush-mounted in metal;

65 45

Flush-mounted in metal;

90 75

2)

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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Transponder

RF250R with ANT 18

Antenna without

metal

Antenna flush-

mounted in metal

(all round 10 mm)

MDS D124

Without metal

100

80

On metal, distance 15 mm

100

80

distance all round 25 mm

MDS D160 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 10 mm

100

90

MDS D324

Without metal

100

80

On metal, distance 15 mm

100

80

distance all round 25 mm

MDS D421

Without metal

100

85

distance all round 0 mm

MDS D422

Without metal

100

distance all round 0 mm

MDS D423

Without metal

100

85

On metal, distance 0 mm

120 2)

110 2)

distance all round 10 mm

MDS D424

Without metal

100

75

On metal, distance 15 mm

95

75

distance all round 25 mm

MDS D425 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 0 mm

100

90

MDS D428 Without metal

100

85

On metal, distance 0 mm

100

85

MDS D460 Without metal

100

85

On metal, distance 10 mm

100

85

MDS D521

Without metal

100

85

distance all round 0 mm

MDS D522

Without metal

100

distance all round 0 mm

4.3 Installation guidelines

Table 4- 41 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF250R with ANT 18

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

95 70

95 75

Flush-mounted in metal;

65 50

Flush-mounted in metal;

90 90

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

90 75

95 75

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Flush-mounted in metal;

65 50

Flush-mounted in metal;

90 90

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Transponder

RF250R with ANT 18

Antenna without

metal

Antenna flush-

mounted in metal (all round 10 mm)

MDS D522 Special variants

Without metal

100

distance all round 0 mm

MDS D524

Without metal

100

75

On metal, distance 15 mm

95

75

distance all round 25 mm

MDS D528 Without metal

100

85

On metal, distance 0 mm

100

85

MDS D560 Without metal

100

85

On metal, distance 10 mm

100

85

1)

2)

specifically for mounting in/on metallic surroundings.

Transponder

RF250R with ANT 30

Antenna without

metal

Antenna flush-

mounted in metal (all round 20 mm)

MDS D124

Without metal

100

80

On metal, distance 15 mm

90

75

distance all round 25 mm

MDS D126

Without metal

100

80

On metal, distance 25 mm

85

75

distance all round 50 mm

MDS D160 Without metal

100

85

On metal, distance 10 mm

95

80

MDS D324

Without metal

100

80

On metal, distance 15 mm

95

75

distance all round 25 mm

MDS D422

Without metal

100

95

distance all round 0 mm

4.3 Installation guidelines

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

90 90

Flush-mounted in metal;

95 75

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

Table 4- 42 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF250R with ANT 30

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

75 70

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Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

60 50

85 70

Flush-mounted in metal;

95 80

79

Planning the RF200 system

Transponder

RF250R with ANT 30

Antenna without

metal

Antenna flush-

mounted in metal

(all round 20 mm)

MDS D423

Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 0 mm

130

110 2)

distance all round 10 mm

MDS D424

Without metal

100

85

On metal, distance 15 mm

90

75

distance all round 25 mm

MDS D425 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 0 mm

95

75

MDS D426

Without metal

100

70

On metal, distance 25 mm

90

65

distance all round 25 mm

MDS D428 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 0 mm

100

90

MDS D460 Without metal

100

85

On metal, distance 10 mm

90

75

MDS D522

Without metal

100

95

distance all round 0 mm

MDS D522 Special variants

Without metal

100

95

distance all round 0 mm

MDS D524

Without metal

100

85

On metal, distance 15 mm

90

75

distance all round 25 mm

MDS D526

Without metal

100

70

On metal, distance 25 mm

90

65

distance all round 25 mm

MDS D528 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 0 mm

100

90

MDS D560 Without metal

100

85

On metal, distance 10 mm

90

75

1)

2)

specifically for mounting in/on metallic surroundings.

4.3 Installation guidelines

2)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

80 70

Flush-mounted in metal;

75 70

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

55 45

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

95 80

75 70

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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55 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 D100

Without metal

100

85

65

On metal, distance 20 mm

70

65

50

distance all round 20 mm 4)

MDS D124

Without metal

100

93

75

On metal, distance 15 mm

95

85

70

distance all round 25 mm 2)

MDS D126

Without metal

100

85

73

On metal, distance 25 mm

75

68

60

distance all round 50 mm 3)

MDS D139

Without metal

100

90

75

MDS D160 Without metal

100

90

75

On metal, distance 10 mm

90

80

MDS D165

Without metal

100

85

65

4.3 Installation guidelines

4.3.4.5 RF260R

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

73

On metal, distance 25 mm

88

85

68

distance all round 50 mm 3)

MDS D428 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 0 mm

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)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

55 50 45

80 70 60

70 65 55

95 90 75

55 50 45

75 65 60

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1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

60 60 50

65 55 55

60 60 50

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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 D526

Without metal

100

73

On metal, distance 25 mm

88

85

68

distance all round 50 mm 3)

MDS D528 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 0 mm

90

85

MDS D560 Without metal

100

95

90

On metal, distance 10 mm

90

85

80

1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

surroundings.

4.3 Installation guidelines

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 % 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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Figure 4-13 Metal-free area RF280R

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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

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

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)

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

55 50 45

70 65 50

75 65 65

90 80 70

65 60 55

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1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 4)

70 65 60

80 75 70

60 60 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 D423

Without metal

100

95

85

On metal; distance 0 mm

1005)

905)

distance all round 10 mm 2)

MDS D424 MDS D524

Without metal

100

90

75

On metal; distance 15 mm

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)

Flush-mounted in metal;

75 65 60

60 55 40

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

75 65 65

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

80

distance all round 20 mm

MDS D126

Without metal

100

85

On metal; distance 25 mm

85

75

distance all round 50 mm

MDS D139

Without metal

100

90

85

On metal; distance 30 mm

95

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

D1

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

60 45 45

85 80 50

80 70 70

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95 85 85

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Transponder

Antenna without

metal

Antenna on

metal

Antenna flush-

mounted in

metal

(all round 30

mm)

MDS D160 Without metal

100

95

90

On metal; distance 10 mm

85

80

MDS D165 Without metal

100

85

On metal; distance 25 mm

90

80

75

MDS D200

Without metal

100

85

80

On metal; distance 20 mm

85

75

distance all round 20 mm

MDS D261 Without metal

100

90

85

On metal; distance 25 mm

85

80

MDS D324

Without metal

100

85

On metal; distance 15 mm

90

80

distance all round 25 mm

MDS D339

Without metal

100

90

85

On metal; distance 30 mm

95

85

MDS D400

Without metal

100

90

85

On metal; distance 20 mm

80

70

65

distance all round 20 mm

MDS D423

Without metal

100

90

On metal; distance 0 mm

1152)

distance all round 0 mm

MDS D424

Without metal

100

90

75

On metal; distance 15 mm

85

80

75

distance all round 25 mm

MDS D426

Without metal

100

90

85

On metal; distance 25 mm

85

80

75

distance all round 50 mm

MDS D428 Without metal

100

90

85

On metal; distance 0 mm

85

80

MDS D460 Without metal

100

90

80

On metal; distance 10 mm

85

80

75

4.3 Installation guidelines

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 100 mm

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

75 65 65

80 75 65

95 85 85

65 60 60

80 65 65

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1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

75 70 70

80 75 70

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Transponder

Antenna without

metal

Antenna on

metal

Antenna flush-

mounted in

metal

(all round 30

mm)

MDS D524

Without metal

100

90

75

On metal; distance 15 mm

85

80

75

distance all round 25 mm

MDS D526

Without metal

100

90

85

On metal; distance 25 mm

85

80

75

distance all round 50 mm

MDS D528 Without metal

100

90

85

On metal; distance 0 mm

85

80

MDS D560 Without metal

100

90

80

On metal; distance 10 mm

85

80

75

1)

2)

lic surroundings.

Transponder

RF285R with ANT D5

Antenna on metal

(metal plate)

Antenna flush-

mounted in metal

(all round 150 mm)

MDS D100

Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 20 mm

65

60

distance all round 20 mm

MDS D124

Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 15 mm

85

80

distance all round 25 mm

MDS D126

Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 25 mm

70

65

distance all round 50 mm

MDS D139 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 30 mm

90

85

MDS D160 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 10 mm

70

65

4.3 Installation guidelines

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

75 70 70

80 75 70

Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is

adequate clearance to the metal.

Values of > 100 % can occur if transponders were developed specifically for mounting in/on metal-

Table 4- 46 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF285R with ANT

D5

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Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

45 40

65 60

55 50

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Transponder

RF285R with ANT D5

Antenna on metal

(metal plate)

Antenna flush-

mounted in metal

(all round 150 mm)

MDS D165 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 25 mm

65

60

MDS D200

Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 20 mm

65

60

distance all round 20 mm

MDS D261 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 25 mm

65

60

MDS D324 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 15 mm

75

70

MDS D339 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 30 mm

90

85

MDS D400

Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 20 mm

65

60

distance all round 20 mm

MDS D424 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 15 mm

75

70

MDS D426

Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 25 mm

70

65

distance all round 50 mm

MDS D460 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 10 mm

70

65

MDS D560 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 10 mm

70

65

1)

adequate clearance to the metal.

4.3 Installation guidelines

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

45 40

50 45

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Transponder

RF285R with ANT D6

Antenna on metal

(metal plate)

Antenna flush-

mounted in metal

(all round 200 mm)

MDS D100 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 20 mm

65

60

MDS D124 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 25 mm

80

75

MDS D126 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 25 mm

65

60

MDS D139 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 30 mm

80

70

MDS D160 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 25 mm

60

55

MDS D165 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 20 mm

50

45

MDS D200 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 20 mm

65

60

MDS D261 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 20 mm

50

45

MDS D324 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 25 mm

75

70

MDS D339 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 30 mm

80

70

MDS D400 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 20 mm

60

55

MDS D424 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 25 mm

75

70

MDS D426 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 25 mm

65

60

MDS D460 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 25 mm

60

55

MDS D560 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 25 mm

60

55

1)

adequate clearance to the metal.

4.3 Installation guidelines

Table 4- 47 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF285R with ANT

D6

1)

Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is

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≥ 200 mm with ANT D6 and ANT D10

4.3 Installation guidelines

4.3.4.8 RF290R

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

80

distance all round 20 mm

MDS D126

Without metal

100

85

On metal; distance 25 mm

85

75

MDS D139

Without metal

100

90

85

On metal; distance 30 mm

95

85

distance all round 100 mm

MDS D160 Without metal

100

95

90

On metal; distance 10 mm

85

80

MDS D165 Without metal

100

85

On metal; distance 25 mm

90

80

75

MDS D200

Without metal

100

85

80

On metal; distance 20 mm

85

75

distance all round 20 mm

MDS D261 Without metal

100

90

85

On metal; distance 25 mm

85

80

MDS D324

Without metal

100

85

On metal; distance 15 mm

90

80

distance all round 25 mm

MDS D339

Without metal

100

90

85

On metal; distance 30 mm

95

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

D1

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 50 mm

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

60 45 45

85 80 50

80 70 70

95 85 85

75 65 65

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Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm

80 75 65

95 85 85

65 60 60

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Transponder

Antenna without

metal

Antenna on

metal

Antenna flush-

mounted in

metal

(all round 30

mm)

MDS D423

Without metal

100

90

On metal; distance 0 mm

1152)

distance all round 0 mm

MDS D424

Without metal

100

90

75

On metal; distance 15 mm

85

80

75

distance all round 25 mm

MDS D426

Without metal

100

90

85

On metal; distance 25 mm

85

80

75

distance all round 50 mm

MDS D428 Without metal

100

90

85

On metal; distance 0 mm

85

80

MDS D460 Without metal

100

90

80

On metal; distance 10 mm

85

80

75

MDS D524

Without metal

100

90

75

On metal; distance 15 mm

85

80

75

distance all round 25 mm

MDS D526

Without metal

100

90

85

On metal; distance 25 mm

85

80

75

MDS D528 Without metal

100

90

85

On metal; distance 0 mm

85

80

MDS D560 Without metal

100

90

80

On metal; distance 10 mm

85

80

75

1)

2)

lic surroundings.

4.3 Installation guidelines

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 50 mm

80 65 65

75 70 70

80 75 70

75 70 70

80 75 70

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Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is

adequate clearance to the metal.

Values of > 100 % can occur if transponders were developed specifically for mounting in/on metal-

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Transponder

RF290R with ANT D5

Antenna on metal

(metal plate)

Antenna flush-

mounted in metal

(all round 150 mm)

MDS D100

Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 20 mm

65

60

distance all round 20 mm

MDS D124

Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 15 mm

85

80

distance all round 25 mm

MDS D126

Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 25 mm

70

65

distance all round 50 mm

MDS D139 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 30 mm

90

85

MDS D160 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 10 mm

70

65

MDS D165 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 25 mm

65

60

MDS D200

Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 20 mm

65

60

MDS D261 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 25 mm

65

60

MDS D324 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 15 mm

75

70

MDS D339 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 30 mm

90

85

MDS D400

Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 20 mm

65

60

distance all round 20 mm

MDS D424 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 15 mm

75

70

MDS D426

Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 25 mm

70

65

distance all round 50 mm

4.3 Installation guidelines

Table 4- 49 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF290R with ANT

D5

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

45 40

65 60

55 50

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

45 40

distance all round 20 mm

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Flush-mounted in metal;

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

45 40

50 45

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Transponder

RF290R with ANT D5

Antenna on metal

(metal plate)

Antenna flush-

mounted in metal

(all round 150 mm)

MDS D460 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 10 mm

70

65

MDS D524 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 15 mm

75

70

MDS D526

Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 25 mm

70

65

distance all round 50 mm

MDS D560 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 10 mm

70

65

1)

adequate clearance to the metal.

Transponder

RF290R with ANT D6

Antenna on metal

(metal plate)

Antenna flush-

mounted in metal

(all round 200 mm)

MDS D100 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 20 mm

65

60

MDS D124 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 25 mm

80

75

MDS D126 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 25 mm

65

60

MDS D139 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 30 mm

80

70

MDS D160 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 25 mm

60

55

MDS D165 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 20 mm

50

45

MDS D200 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 20 mm

65

60

MDS D261 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 20 mm

50

45

MDS D324 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 25 mm

75

70

4.3 Installation guidelines

1)

Flush-mounted in metal;

50 45

1)

Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is

Table 4- 50 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF290R with ANT

D6

1)

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Transponder

RF290R with ANT D6

Antenna on metal

(metal plate)

Antenna flush-

mounted in metal

(all round 200 mm)

MDS D339 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 30 mm

80

70

MDS D400 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 20 mm

60

55

MDS D424 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 25 mm

75

70

MDS D426 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 25 mm

65

60

MDS D524 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 25 mm

75

70

MDS D526 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 25 mm

65

60

1)

adequate clearance to the metal.

Transponder

RF290R with ANT D10

Antenna on metal

(metal plate)

Antenna flush-

mounted in metal

(all round 200 mm)

MDS D100 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 20 mm

50

40

MDS D124 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 25 mm

70

60

MDS D126 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 25 mm

65

60

MDS D139 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 30 mm

80

70

MDS D160 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 25 mm

60

55

MDS D165 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 20 mm

40

30

MDS D200 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 20 mm

50

40

MDS D261 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 20 mm

40

30

4.3 Installation guidelines

1)

Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is

Table 4- 51 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF290R with ANT

D10

1)

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Transponder

RF290R with ANT D10

Antenna on metal

(metal plate)

Antenna flush-

mounted in metal

(all round 200 mm)

MDS D324 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 25 mm

70

60

MDS D339 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 30 mm

80

70

MDS D400 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 20 mm

50

40

MDS D424 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 25 mm

70

60

MDS D426 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 25 mm

70

65

MDS D524 Without metal

100

90

On metal, distance 25 mm

70

60

MDS D526 Without metal

100

95

On metal, distance 25 mm

70

65

1)

adequate clearance to the metal.

4.3 Installation guidelines

1)

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 Installation guidelines

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

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Installation examples

Figure 4-17 Installation example with 2 ANT D6 (portal)

Figure 4-18 Installation example with ANT D6 (C arrangement)

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Note The minimum spacings between the antennas for operation with only one reader may be

less than the distances described because this configuration has the same phase.

4.3 Installation guidelines

Figure 4-19 Installation example with ANT D6 (tunnel)

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Table of contents

2.1 General safety instructions

3.1 RFID components and their function

3.2 Overview of transponders

4.1.1 Selection criteria for SIMATIC RF200 components

4.1.2 Transmission window and read/write distance

4.1.3 Width of the transmission window

4.1.4 Impact of secondary fields

4.1.5 Permissible directions of motion of the transponder

4.1.6 Operation in static and dynamic mode

4.1.7 Dwell time of the transponder

4.1.8 Communication between communication module, reader and transponder

4.2 Field data of transponders and readers

4.2.1 Field data

4.2.2 Minimum clearances

4.3 Installation guidelines

4.3.1 Overview

4.3.2 Reduction of interference due to metal

4.3.3 Effects of metal on different transponders and readers

4.3.4 Impact of metal on the transmission window

4.3.4.1 RF210R

4.3.4.2 RF220R

4.3.4.3 RF240R

4.3.4.4 RF250R

4.3.4.5 RF260R

4.3.4.6 RF280R

4.3.4.7 RF285R

4.3.4.8 RF290R

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

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