Siemens RF350R01, RF340R01 Users Manual

SIMATIC Sensors

RFID systems

SIMATIC RF300

System Manual

11/2009 - Zwischenstand 17.09.2009

A5E01642529-04

Introduction

Safety information

System overview

RF300 system planning

Readers

RF300 transponder

ISO transponder

System integration

System diagnostics

Appendix

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

A

Legal information

Warning notice system

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WARNING

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CAUTION

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CAUTION

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NOTICE

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Proper use of Siemens products

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Table of contents

1	Introduction..............................................................................................................................................		11
	1.1	Navigating in the system manual.................................................................................................	11
	1.2	Preface.........................................................................................................................................	11
2	Safety information....................................................................................................................................		13
3	System overview......................................................................................................................................		15
	3.1	RFID systems...............................................................................................................................	15
	3.2	SIMATIC RF300...........................................................................................................................	15
	3.2.1	RF300 system overview...............................................................................................................	15
	3.2.2	RFID components and their function...........................................................................................	17
	3.2.3	Application areas of RF300..........................................................................................................	20
	3.3	System configuration ...................................................................................................................	21
	3.3.1	Overview......................................................................................................................................	21
	3.3.2	Assembly line example: Use of RF300 tags................................................................................	21
	3.3.3	Example of container and paper board container handling: Use of ISO tags .............................	23
	3.4	System data.................................................................................................................................	25
4	RF300 system planning...........................................................................................................................		27
	4.1	Fundamentals of application planning.........................................................................................	27
	4.1.1	Selection criteria for SIMATIC RF300 components.....................................................................	27
	4.1.2	Transmission window and read/write distance............................................................................	27
	4.1.3	Width of the transmission window................................................................................................	32
	4.1.4	Impact of secondary fields...........................................................................................................	32
	4.1.5	Permissible directions of motion of the transponder....................................................................	35
	4.1.6	Operation in static and dynamic mode ........................................................................................	35
	4.1.7	Dwell time of the transponder......................................................................................................	36
	4.1.8	Communication between communication module, reader and transponder...............................	37
	4.1.9	Calculation example (RS422)......................................................................................................	39
	4.2	Field data for transponders, readers and antennas.....................................................................	41
	4.2.1	Field data of RF300 transponders...............................................................................................	41
	4.2.2	Field data of ISO transponders....................................................................................................	44
	4.2.3	Minimum clearances....................................................................................................................	47
	4.3	Dependence of the volume of data on the transponder speed with RF300 tags ........................	49
	4.3.1	RF320T with RF310R, RF340R, RF350R, RF380R....................................................................	49
	4.3.2	RF340T with RF310R, RF340R, RF350R, RF380R....................................................................	49
	4.3.3	RF350T with RF310R, RF340R, RF350R, RF380R....................................................................	50
	4.3.4	RF360T with RF310R, RF340R, RF350R, RF380R....................................................................	51
	4.3.5	RF370T with RF340R, RF350R, RF380R...................................................................................	52
	4.3.6	RF380T with RF340R, RF350R, RF380R...................................................................................	53
	4.4	Dependence of the volume of data on the transponder speed with ISO tags.............................	54
	4.4.1	MDS D100 with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R..........................................................	54
	4.4.2	MDS D124 with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R..........................................................	55
	4.4.3	MDS D139 with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R..........................................................	56
	4.4.4	MDS D160 with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R..........................................................	57
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	4.4.5	MDS D324 with RF310R and RF380R .......................................................................................	58
	4.4.6	MDS D424 with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R .........................................................	59
	4.4.7	MDS D428 with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R .........................................................	60
	4.4.8	MDS D460 with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R .........................................................	61
	4.5	Installation guidelines ..................................................................................................................	62
	4.5.1	Overview .....................................................................................................................................	62
	4.5.2	Reduction of interference due to metal .......................................................................................	63
	4.5.3	Effects of metal on different transponders and readers ..............................................................	65
	4.5.4	Impact on the transmission window by metal .............................................................................	66
	4.5.4.1	Impact on the transmission window by metal .............................................................................	66
	4.5.4.2	RF310R .......................................................................................................................................	66
	4.5.4.3	RF340R .......................................................................................................................................	68
	4.5.4.4	RF350R .......................................................................................................................................	70
	4.5.4.5	RF380R .......................................................................................................................................	75
	4.6	Chemical resistance of the transponders ....................................................................................	77
	4.6.1	Chemical resistance of the RF300 transponders ........................................................................	77
	4.6.2	Chemical resistance of the ISO transponders ............................................................................	82
	4.7	EMC Directives ...........................................................................................................................	86
	4.7.1	Overview .....................................................................................................................................	86
	4.7.2	What does EMC mean? ..............................................................................................................	87
	4.7.3	Basic rules ...................................................................................................................................	88
	4.7.4	Propagation of electromagnetic interference ..............................................................................	89
	4.7.5	Cabinet configuration ..................................................................................................................	92
	4.7.6	Prevention of interference sources .............................................................................................	94
	4.7.7	Equipotential bonding ..................................................................................................................	95
	4.7.8	Cable shielding ............................................................................................................................	96
5	Readers	...................................................................................................................................................	99
	5.2 ...............................................................................	SIMATIC RF310R with IQ - Sense interface	100
	5.2.1 ....................................................................................................................................	Features	100
	5.2.2 ...................................................................	Ordering data of RF310R with IQ - Sense interface	100
	5.2.3 ........................................................................	Pin assignment of RF310R IQ - Sense interface	100
	5.2.4 ............................................	Display elements of the RF310R reader with IQ - Sense interface	101
	5.2.5 ...............................................................................................	Ensuring reliable data exchange	101
	5.2.6 ..........................................................................................................................	Metal - free area	101
	5.2.7 ...........................................................................	Minimum distance between RF310R readers	102
	5.2.8 .....................................................	Technical data for RF310R reader with IQ - Sense interface	102
	5.2.9 ........................................................................................................................	FCC information	103
	5.2.10 ....................................................................................................................	Dimension drawing	104
	5.3 ...................................................................................	SIMATIC RF310R with RS422 interface	104
	5.3.1 ....................................................................................................................................	Features	104
	5.3.2 ......................................................................	Ordering data for RF310R with RS422 interface	105
	5.3.3 ............................................................................	Pin assignment of RF310R RS422 interface	105
	5.3.4 ................................................	Display elements of the RF310R reader with RS422 interface	105
	5.3.5 ...............................................................................................	Ensuring reliable data exchange	105
	5.3.6 ..........................................................................................................................	Metal - free area	106
	5.3.7 ...........................................................................	Minimum distance between RF310R readers	106
	5.3.8 ......................................	Technical specifications of the RF310R reader with RS422 interface	107
	5.3.9 ........................................................................................................................	FCC information	108
	5.3.10 ....................................................................................................................	Dimension drawing	108
	5.4 .....................................................................................................................	SIMATIC RF340R	109
	5.4.1 ....................................................................................................................................	Features	109
	5.4.2 .........................................................................................................	Ordering data for RF340R	109
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	5.4.3	Pin assignment of RF340R RS422 interface.............................................................................	109
	5.4.4	Display elements of the RF340R reader....................................................................................	110
	5.4.5	Ensuring reliable data exchange................................................................................................	110
	5.4.6	Metal-free area...............................................................................................................	............110
	5.4.7	Minimum distance between RF340R readers............................................................................	111
	5.4.8	Technical data of the RF340R reader........................................................................................	111
	5.4.9	FCC information.........................................................................................................................	112
	5.4.10	Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................	113
	5.5	SIMATIC RF350R......................................................................................................................	113
	5.5.1	Features.....................................................................................................................................	113
	5.5.2	Ordering data for RF350R ......................................................................................................	...114
	5.5.3	Pin assignment of RF350R RS422 interface.............................................................................	114
	5.5.4	Display elements of the RF350R reader....................................................................................	115
	5.5.5	Ensuring reliable data exchange................................................................................................	115
	5.5.6	Metal-free area...............................................................................................................	............115
	5.5.7	Technical data of the RF350R reader........................................................................................	115
	5.5.8	FCC information.........................................................................................................................	116
	5.5.9	Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................	117
	5.5.10	Antennas....................................................................................................................................	118
	5.5.10.1	Features.....................................................................................................................................	118
	5.5.10.2	Ordering data for antennas....................................................................................................	....119
	5.5.10.3	Ensuring reliable data exchange................................................................................................	119
	5.5.10.4	Metal-free area...............................................................................................................	............119
	5.5.10.5	Minimum distance between antennas .......................................................................................	121
	5.5.10.6	Technical data for antennas.......................................................................................................	123
	5.5.10.7	Dimension drawings for antennas..............................................................................................	124
	5.6	SIMATIC RF380R......................................................................................................................	125
	5.6.1	Features.....................................................................................................................................	125
	5.6.2	RF380R ordering data ..........................................................................................................	.....125
	5.6.3	Pin assignment of RF380R RS232/RS422 interface.................................................................	126
	5.6.4	Display elements of the RF380R reader....................................................................................	126
	5.6.5	Ensuring reliable data exchange................................................................................................	126
	5.6.6	Metal-free area...............................................................................................................	............127
	5.6.7	Minimum distance between RF380R readers............................................................................	127
	5.6.8	Technical specifications of the RF380R reader.........................................................................	128
	5.6.9	FCC information.........................................................................................................................	129
	5.6.10	Use of the reader in hazardous areas .......................................................................................	129
	5.6.11	Use of the reader in hazardous areas for gases........................................................................	130
	5.6.12	Installation and operating conditions for the hazardous area....................................................	130
	5.6.13	Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................	131
6	RF300 transponder................................................................................................................................		133
	6.1	Overview of RF300 tags ........................................................................................................	....133
	6.2	Memory configuration of the RF300 tags...................................................................................	134
	6.3	SIMATIC RF320T ......................................................................................................................	136
	6.3.1	Features.....................................................................................................................................	136
	6.3.2	Ordering data.............................................................................................................................	136
	6.3.3	Mounting on metal .............................................................................................................	........136
	6.3.4	Technical data............................................................................................................................	138
	6.3.5	Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................	139
	6.4	SIMATIC RF340T ......................................................................................................................	139
	6.4.1	Features.....................................................................................................................................	139
	6.4.2	Ordering data.............................................................................................................................	139
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	6.4.3	Mounting on metal.....................................................................................................................	140
	6.4.4	Technical specifications............................................................................................................	141
	6.4.5	Dimension drawing....................................................................................................................	142
	6.5	SIMATIC RF350T......................................................................................................................	142
	6.5.1	Features....................................................................................................................................	142
	6.5.2	Ordering data............................................................................................................................	143
	6.5.3	Mounting on metal.............................................................................................................	........ 143
	6.5.4	Technical data...........................................................................................................................	144
	6.5.5	Dimension drawing....................................................................................................................	146
	6.6	SIMATIC RF360T......................................................................................................................	147
	6.6.1	Features....................................................................................................................................	147
	6.6.2	Ordering data............................................................................................................................	147
	6.6.3	Mounting on metal.............................................................................................................	........ 147
	6.6.4	Technical data...........................................................................................................................	150
	6.6.5	Dimension drawing....................................................................................................................	151
	6.7	SIMATIC RF370T......................................................................................................................	151
	6.7.1	Features....................................................................................................................................	151
	6.7.2	Ordering data............................................................................................................................	152
	6.7.3	Mounting on metal.............................................................................................................	........ 152
	6.7.4	Mounting instructions.........................................................................................................	....... 154
	6.7.5	Technical data for RF370T with 32 KB FRAM..........................................................................	154
	6.7.6	Dimensional drawing.................................................................................................................	155
	6.8	SIMATIC RF380T......................................................................................................................	156
	6.8.1	Features....................................................................................................................................	156
	6.8.2	Ordering data............................................................................................................................	156
	6.8.3	Installation guidelines for RF380T ............................................................................................	157
	6.8.3.1	Mounting instructions.........................................................................................................	....... 157
	6.8.3.2	Metal-free area...............................................................................................................	........... 159
	6.8.4	Configuring instructions.............................................................................................................	161
	6.8.4.1	Temperature dependence of the transmission window............................................................	161
	6.8.4.2	Temperature response in cyclic operation................................................................................	163
	6.8.5	Use of the transponder in the Ex protection area.....................................................................	165
	6.8.6	Use of the transponder in hazardous areas for gases..............................................................	166
	6.8.7	Installation and operating conditions for the hazardous area...................................................	167
	6.8.8	Technical specifications............................................................................................................	167
	6.8.9	Dimensional drawing.................................................................................................................	168
7	ISO transponder ....................................................................................................................................		169
	7.2	Memory configuration of the ISO tags ......................................................................................	170
	7.3	MDS D100.................................................................................................................................	172
	7.3.1	Characteristics ..........................................................................................................................	172
	7.3.2	Ordering data............................................................................................................................	172
	7.3.3	Mounting on metal.............................................................................................................	........ 173
	7.3.4	Technical data...........................................................................................................................	176
	7.3.5	Dimension drawing....................................................................................................................	177
	7.4	MDS D124.................................................................................................................................	177
	7.4.1	Characteristics ..........................................................................................................................	177
	7.4.2	Ordering data............................................................................................................................	178
	7.4.3	Mounting on metal.............................................................................................................	........ 178
	7.4.4	Technical specifications............................................................................................................	179
	7.4.5	Dimension drawing....................................................................................................................	181
	7.5	MDS D139.................................................................................................................................	181
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	7.5.1	Characteristics...........................................................................................................................	181
	7.5.2	Ordering data.............................................................................................................................	182
	7.5.3	Mounting on metal .............................................................................................................	........182
	7.5.4	Technical specifications.............................................................................................................	184
	7.5.5	Use of the MDS D139 in hazardous areas................................................................................	185
	7.5.6	Dimensional drawing..................................................................................................................	185
	7.6	MDS D160..................................................................................................................................	186
	7.6.1	Characteristics...........................................................................................................................	186
	7.6.2	Information for RF300 compatibility...........................................................................................	186
	7.6.3	Ordering data.............................................................................................................................	187
	7.6.4	Mounting on metal .............................................................................................................	........187
	7.6.5	Technical specifications.............................................................................................................	188
	7.6.6	Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................	189
	7.7	MDS D324..................................................................................................................................	190
	7.7.1	Characteristics...........................................................................................................................	190
	7.7.2	Ordering data.............................................................................................................................	190
	7.7.3	Mounting on metal .............................................................................................................	........191
	7.7.4	Technical specifications.............................................................................................................	192
	7.7.5	Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................	193
	7.8	MDS D421..................................................................................................................................	193
	7.8.1	Characteristics...........................................................................................................................	193
	7.8.2	Ordering data.............................................................................................................................	194
	7.8.3	Mounting on metal .............................................................................................................	........194
	7.8.4	Technical specifications.............................................................................................................	196
	7.8.5	Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................	197
	7.9	MDS D424..................................................................................................................................	198
	7.9.1	Characteristics...........................................................................................................................	198
	7.9.2	Ordering data.............................................................................................................................	198
	7.9.3	Mounting on metal .............................................................................................................	........199
	7.9.4	Technical specifications.............................................................................................................	200
	7.9.5	Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................	201
	7.10	MDS D428..................................................................................................................................	201
	7.10.1	Characteristics...........................................................................................................................	201
	7.10.2	Ordering data.............................................................................................................................	202
	7.10.3	Application example of MDS D428............................................................................................	202
	7.10.4	Technical specifications.............................................................................................................	203
	7.10.5	Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................	204
	7.11	MDS D460..................................................................................................................................	204
	7.11.1	Characteristics...........................................................................................................................	204
	7.11.2	Ordering data.............................................................................................................................	205
	7.11.3	Mounting on metal .............................................................................................................	........205
	7.11.4	Technical specifications.............................................................................................................	206
	7.11.5	Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................	207
8	System integration.................................................................................................................................		209
	8.2	Introduction ................................................................................................................................	209
	8.3	ASM 452 ....................................................................................................................................	211
	8.3.1	Features.....................................................................................................................................	211
	8.3.2	Ordering data.............................................................................................................................	211
	8.3.3	Pin assignment and display elements .......................................................................................	213
	8.3.4	Configuration..............................................................................................................................	214
	8.3.5	Technical data............................................................................................................................	217
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	8.3.6	PROFIBUS Diagnosis ...............................................................................................................	218
	8.3.7	Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................	219
	8.4	ASM 456 ....................................................................................................................................	220
	8.5	ASM 473 ....................................................................................................................................	221
	8.5.1	Features ....................................................................................................................................	221
	8.5.2	Ordering data ............................................................................................................................	221
	8.5.3	Pin assignment and display elements .......................................................................................	223
	8.5.4	Configuration .............................................................................................................................	224
	8.5.5	Technical data ...........................................................................................................................	227
	8.5.6	Dimensional drawings ...............................................................................................................	228
	8.6	ASM 475 ....................................................................................................................................	229
	8.6.1	Features ....................................................................................................................................	229
	8.6.2	Ordering data ............................................................................................................................	230
	8.6.3	Indicators ...................................................................................................................................	231
	8.6.4	Configuration .............................................................................................................................	233
	8.6.5	Technical data ...........................................................................................................................	235
	8.7	RF170C .....................................................................................................................................	237
	8.8	RF180C .....................................................................................................................................	238
	8.9	RF182C .....................................................................................................................................	239
	8.10	8xIQ - Sense ...............................................................................................................................	240
	8.10.1	Features ....................................................................................................................................	240
	8.10.2	Ordering data ............................................................................................................................	240
	8.10.3	Indicators ...................................................................................................................................	241
	8.10.4	Configuration .............................................................................................................................	242
	8.10.5	Addressing ................................................................................................................................	244
	8.10.6	Technical data ...........................................................................................................................	246
9	System diagnostics................................................................................................................................		247
	9.1	Error codes ................................................................................................................................	247
	9.2	Diagnostics functions ................................................................................................................	248
	9.2.1	Overview ...................................................................................................................................	248
	9.2.2	Reader diagnostics with SLG Status ........................................................................................	248
	9.2.3	Transponder diagnostics with MDS Status ...............................................................................	251
A	Appendix	................................................................................................................................................	255
	A.1	Certificates and approvals .........................................................................................................	255
	A.2 ...............................................................................................................................	Accessories	257
	A.3 ......................................................................................................................	Connecting cable	258
	A.3.1 ...................................................................	Reader RF3xxR (RS422) with ASM 452/ASM 473	258
	A.3.2 ......................................................	Reader RF3xxR (RS422) with ASM 456/RF170C/RF180C	258
	A.3.3 ...................................................................................	Reader RF3xxR (RS422) with ASM 475	259
	A.3.4 ..............................................................................................................	RF310R and IQ - Sense	260
	A.3.5 .................................................................................................	Reader RF380R (RS232) - PC	260
	A.4 ............................................................................................................................	Ordering data	261
	A.5 .....................................................................................................................	Service & Support	266
	Glossary ................................................................................................................................................		269
	Index......................................................................................................................................................		271
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Introduction

1

1.1Navigating in the system manual

Structure of contents	Contents
Table of contents	Organization of the documentation, including the index of pages and chapters
Introduction	Purpose, layout and description of the important topics.
Safety instructions	Refers to all the valid technical safety aspects which have to be adhered to while installing,
	commissioning and operating from the product/system view and with reference to statutory
	regulations.
System overview	Overview of all RF identification systems, system overview of SIMATIC RF300
RFID system planning	Information about possible applications of SIMATIC RF300, support for application
	planning, tools for finding suitable SIMATIC RF300 components.
Readers	Description of readers which can be used for SIMATIC RF300
RF300 transponder	Description of RF300 transponders which can be used for SIMATIC RF300
ISO transponder	Description of ISO transponders which can be used for SIMATIC RF300
System integration	Overview of the communication modules and function blocks that can be used for SIMATIC
	RF300
System diagnostics	Description of system diagnostics available for SIMATIC RF300
Appendix		Certificates and approvals
		Accessories
		Connecting cable
		Ordering data
		Service & Support

1.2Preface

Purpose of this document

This system manual contains all the information needed to plan and configure the system.

It is intended both for programming and testing/debugging personnel who commission the system themselves and connect it with other units (automation systems, further programming devices), as well as for service and maintenance personnel who install expansions or carry out fault/error analyses.

Scope of validity of this document

This documentation is valid for all supplied variations of the SIMATIC RF300 system and describes the state of delivery as of November 2009.

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1.2 Preface

Conventions

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

●Reader, read/write device, write/read device

●Tag, transponder, mobile data memory, data carrier, MDS

●Communication module, interface module, ASM

History

Currently released versions of the SIMATIC RF300 system manual:

Edition	Remark
05/2005	First Edition
11/2005	Revised edition, components added: RF310R with RS422 interface, RF350T and
	RF360T; ASM 452, ASM 456, ASM 473 and ASM 475
04/2006	Revised edition, components added: RF340R as well as RF350R with the antenna
	types ANT 1, ANT 18 and ANT 30
12/2006	Revised edition, components added: RF370T, RF380T and RF170C
07/2007	Revised edition, degrees of protection changed for the RF300 reader
09/2007	Revised edition, components added: RF380R and RF180C
06/2008	Revised edition
01/2009	Revised edition, expanded by the reader functions "RF300 Tags" and "ISO Tags" for
	the SIMATIC RF310R and SIMATIC RF380R readers
11/2009	Revised edition, expanded by the reader functions "RF300 Tags" and "ISO Tags" for
	the SIMATIC RF340R and SIMATIC RF350R readers
	Expanded by the following components:
	ANT 12 (in conjunction with RF350R)
	ISO transponders MDS D421, MDS D424, MDS D428, MDS D460

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Safety information

2

SIMATIC RFID products comply with the salient safety specifications to IEC, VDE, EN, UL and CSA. If you have questions about the validity of the installation in the planned environment, please contact your service representative.

CAUTION

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.

Repairs

Repairs may only be carried out by authorized qualified personnel.

WARNING

Unauthorized opening of and improper repairs to the device may result in substantial damage to equipment or risk of personal injury to the user.

System expansion

Only install system expansion devices designed for this device. If you install other upgrades, you may damage the system or violate the safety requirements and regulations for radio frequency interference suppression. Contact your technical support team or your sales outlet to find out which system upgrades are suitable for installation.

CAUTION

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

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System overview

3

3.1RFID systems

RFID systems from Siemens control and optimize material flow. They identify reliably, quickly and economically, are insensitive to contamination and store data directly on the product.

Identification	Frequency	Range,	Max.	Data transfer rate	Temperature,	Special features
system		max.	memory	(maximum) in	max.
				byte/s
RF300	13.56 MHz	0.2 m	20 byte	RF300 tags: 8000	Readers:	IQ-Sense interface
			EEPROM,	ISO tags:	-25 °C to +70 °C	available;
			64 KB	- Read: 600	Transponder:	integrated diagnostic
			FRAM		-40 °C to +85 °C	functions;
				- Write: 400
					+220 °C cyclic	battery-free data
						memory;
						additional ISO 15693
						functionality (RF310R,
						340R, RF350R,
						RF380R)
MOBY D	13.56 MHz	0.8 m	112 byte	- Read: 600	+ 85 °C or	SmartLabels based on
			EEPROM	- Write: 400	+ 200 °C	ISO 15693
						e.g. Tag-it/I-Code
MOBY E	13.56 MHz	0,1 m	752 byte	- Read: 400	+ 150 °C	Battery-free data
			EEPROM	- Write: 350		memory
MOBY I	1.81 MHz	0.15 m	32 KB	1250	+ 85 °C or	Battery-free data
			FRAM		+ 220 °C cyclic	memory

3.2SIMATIC RF300

3.2.1RF300 system overview

SIMATIC RF300 is an inductive identification system specially designed for use in industrial production for the control and optimization of material flow.

Thanks to its compact dimensions, RF300 is the obvious choice where installation conditions are restricted, especially for assembly lines, handling systems and workpiece carrier systems. RF300 is suitable for both simple and demanding RFID applications and it stands out for its persuasive price/performance ratio.

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System overview 3.2 SIMATIC RF300

Low-performance applications

With the cost-effective IQ-Sense interface, RF300 provides an especially favorable solution concept for low-performance applications.

Medium-performance applications

RF300 in conjunction with ISO tags provides a cost-effective solution for mediumperformance applications.

High-performance applications

The high-performance components of RF300 provide advantages in terms of high data transmission rates and storage capacities.

File handler functionality

In addition to standard addressing, the ASM 456 interface module in conjunction with the FC 56 offers a file handler functionality. The required parameters correspond to those of MOBY I which are described in the FC56 documentation (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/18690683).

Available ASMs can be found in an overview table in Chapter "System integration, Introduction (Page 209),Table 8-1).

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							3.2 SIMATIC RF300
	Table 3- 1 Overview of RF300 low-, mediumand high-performance components
	System	RF300 for low-performance		RF300 for medium performance		RF300 for high-performance
	components	applications		Applications		applications
				with ISO 15693 tags
	Communication	8xIQ-Sense for ET 200M			ASM 452		ASM 452
	modules	(PROFIBUS) and for direct			ASM 456		ASM 456
		connection to an S7-300			ASM 473 (PROFIBUS)		ASM 473 (PROFIBUS)
					ASM 475 (S7 300/ET 200M)	ASM 475 (S7 300/ET 200M)
					RF170C		RF170C
					RF180C		RF180C
					RF182C		RF182C
	Readers		RF310R with IQ-Sense		RF310R with RS422 interface	RF310R with RS422 interface
			interface		RF340R		RF340R
					RF350R		RF350R
					RF380R		RF380R
	Transponder		RF320T		MDS D100		RF320T
			RF340T		MDS D124		RF340T
			RF350T		MDS D1391)		RF350T
			RF360T		MDS D1602)		RF360T
					MDS D324		RF370T
					MDS D421		RF380T
					MDS D424
					MDS D428
					MDS D460

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2)only with the MLFB 6GT2600-0AB10

3.2.2RFID components and their function

System components overview

Component

Communication module

Readers

Transponder

Description

A communication module (interface module) is used to integrate the RF identification system in controllers/automation systems.

The reader (read/write device) ensures inductive communication and power supply to the transponder, and handles the connection to the various controllers (e.g. SIMATIC S7) through the communication module (e.g. ASM 475).

The transponder (data memory) stores all data relevant to the production process and is used, for example, instead of barcode.

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Table 3- 3 Reader-tag combination options for medium-performance applications

Tags/	RF310R	RF310R	RF340R	RF350R	RF350R	RF350R	RF350R	RF380R
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MDS D139	--	○			--	--	○
MDS D160	--
MDS D324	--				○
MDS D421	--	--	--	--			--	--
MDS D424	--				○
MDS D428	--
MDS D460	--

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--Combination not possible

○Combination possible, but not recommended

Note

ISO15693 is only possible with MLFB 6GT2801-xxBxx readers.

Conventions

The RF310R, RF340R and RF380R readers are equipped with an integral antenna, whereas the RF350R reader is operated over an external antenna. In this system manual, the term "Reader" is used throughout even where it is actually referring to the antenna of the reader.

3.2.3Application areas of RF300

SIMATIC RF300 is primarily used for non-contact identification of containers, palettes and workpiece holders in a closed production circuit. The data carriers (transponders) remain in the production chain and are not supplied with the products. SIMATIC RF300, with its compact transponder and reader enclosure dimensions, is particularly suitable in confined spaces.

Main applications

●Mechanical engineering, automation systems, conveyor systems

●Ancillary assembly lines in the automotive industry, component suppliers

●Small assembly lines

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System overview 3.3 System configuration

Application examples

●Production lines for engines, gearboxes, axles, etc.

●Assembly lines for ABS systems, airbags, brake systems, doors, cockpits, etc.

●Assembly lines for household electrical appliances, consumer electronics and electronic communication equipment

●Assembly lines for PCs, small-power motors, contactors, switches

Advantages

●Reading and writing of large data volumes within a short time results in shorter production cycle times and thus help to boost productivity

●Can be used in harsh environments thanks to rugged components with high degree of protection

●Simple and low-cost system integration into SIMATIC S7 and PROFIBUS (TIA)

●Shorter commissioning times and fewer plant failures and downtimes thanks to integral diagnostic functionalities

●Cost savings thanks to maintenance-free components

3.3System configuration

3.3.1Overview

The SIMATIC RF300 system is characterized by a high level of standardization of its components. This means that the system follows the TIA principle throughout: Totally Integrated Automation. It provides maximum transparency at all levels with its reduced interface overhead. This ensures optimum interaction between all system components.

The RF300 system with its flexible components offers many possibilities for system configuration. This chapter shows you how you can use the RF300 components on the basis of various example scenarios.

3.3.2Assembly line example: Use of RF300 tags

In assembly lines, such as in engine manufacturing, many work steps are completed in succession. Automated or manual assembly work is carried out at the individual workstations in relatively short periods of time. The special features of the RF300 tags, which stand out for their large data memory and high transmission speeds, bring about many advantages in regard to the production unit numbers of such plants.

The possibility of saving large volumes of data means savings in terms of data management on the HOST system and considerably contributes to data security. (redundant data management, e.g. HOST database, or controller and data carrier)

Advantages at a glance:

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3.3System configuration

●Redundant data storage on the basis of large memory, availability of decentralized data

●High data rate

●Data management savings on the host system

Characteristics of the scenario

In this example scenario, engine blocks that are placed on metal pallets are conveyed on an assembly line. The engines are assembled piece-by-piece at the individual workstations. The SIMATIC RF340T RFID tag is securely affixed on the underside of the pallet. The transport speed is approx. 0.5 m/s.

In this scenario, it is an advantage that the tag can be directly secured to metal on the metal pallets. The small-dimensioned SIMATIC RF310R reader is integrated in the conveyor elements in such a manner that it can communicate with the tags from below. Thus, it is not necessary to align the pallets or to attach several tags.

The data of the entire production order (5000 bytes) is stored on the tag. This data is read at each workstation and changed or supplemented depending on the workstation, and then written back again. Thus, the status of the engine block assembly can be determined at any point in time, even if there is a failure at the HOST level.

Thanks to the extremely high data rate, a very short cycle time for the work steps can be factored in, which results in high end product unit numbers (engines).

The entire production order that is saved on the tag can also be manually read via the WINLC terminal located at each workstation. This means that virtually no additional data management is required on the control PC.

The production order data can also be read for servicing purposes via the mobile SIMATIC RF310M handheld terminal.

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System overview 3.3 System configuration

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3.3.3Example of container and paper board container handling: Use of ISO tags

Containers of varying sizes are conveyed to picking workstations in a delivery center. There, the individual goods are removed and packed in cartons according to the delivery note. These cartons are marked with low-cost transponder labels and sorted to small or large packaging workstations (according to the delivery note) by being guided or transported via the corresponding conveyor system. The containers are marked using the MDS D100 ISO tag.

Advantages at a glance:

●Decision points in the conveyor system can be installed in a more favorable way (mechanically)

●Different sizes of containers with different depths can be identified due to the range

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●In contrast to bar codes, tags can also be written to

●Different types of tags can be processed using one and the same reader

Characteristics of the scenario

In this example scenario, containers of varying sizes are conveyed on a conveyor system. Only the unique identification number (8 bytes) is read. The containers to be picked are sorted to the corresponding workstations. The maximum transport speed is 1.0 m/s.

In this scenario, it is an advantage that the RF380R reader can read and write the tags at different distances on the containers without a great deal of mechanical or control system effort due to the reading range.

During the picking process, the goods are immediately placed in different containers or packed in cartons depending on the destination (small packaging or large packaging station). The containers are equipped with the MDS D100 ISO tag. The low-cost "one-way tag" (label) is used on the cartons: it is simply glued onto the carton. Thus the goods can be identified at any time. Again, one and the same reader is used for this. The maximum transport speed is 0.8 m/s.

In addition, flexible identification is possible at each location and at any time using the mobile SIMATIC RF310M handheld terminal.

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System overview 3.4 System data

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3.4	System data
Type		Inductive identification system for industrial applications
Transmission frequency data/energy		13.56 MHz
Memory capacity		20 bytes to 64 KB user memory (r/w)
		4 bytes fixed code as serial number (ro)
Memory type		EEPROM / FRAM
Write cycles		EEPROM: > 200 000
		FRAM: Unlimited
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Read cycles	Unlimited
Data management	Byte-by-byte access
Data transmission rate			RF300 tags	ISO tags
Transponder reader	Read		8000 byte/s	approx. 600 byte/s
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	Write		approx. 8000 byte/s	approx. 400 byte/s
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Read/write distance		RF300 tags: up to 0.15 m
(system limit; depends on reader and transponder)		ISO tags: up to 0.2 m
Operating temperature	Readers:		-25°C to +70°C
	Transponder:		-40 to +125 °C
			+220 °C cyclically
Degree of protection	Reader: IP 67 2)
	Transponder: > IP 67
Can be connected to		SIMATIC S7-300
		PROFIBUS DP V1
		PROFINET
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Special features		Very high data transfer rate
		High noise immunity
		Compact components
		Extensive diagnostic options
	A reader with IQ-Sense interface
	ISO 15693 functionality can be parameterized
Approvals		ETS 300 330 (Europe)
	FCC Part 15 (USA),
		UL/CSA CE,
	operating license for Japan

1)By means of RS422 interface and 3964R protocol

2)Exception RF350R: IP 65

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RF300 system planning

4

4.1Fundamentals of application planning

4.1.1Selection criteria for SIMATIC RF300 components

Assess your application according to the following criteria, in order to choose the right SIMATIC RF300 components:

●Transmission distance (read/write distance)

●Tracking tolerances

●Static or dynamic data transfer

●Data volume to be transferred

●Speed in case of dynamic transfer

●Metal-free rooms for transponders and readers

●Ambient conditions such as relative humidity, temperature, chemical impacts, etc.

4.1.2Transmission window and read/write distance

The reader generates an inductive alternating field. The field is strongest near to the reader. The strength of the field decreases 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 achieved at a distance Sg from the reader or the ANT1. The picture below shows the transmission window between transponder and reader or ANT1:

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Table 4- 1 RF310R reader and ANT 1 (RF350R) transmission window and read/write distance

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Table 4- 2 RF340R reader transmission window and read/write distance

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Table 4- 3 ANT 12, ANT 18 and ANT 30 (RF350R) transmission window and read/write distance

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Table 4- 4 RF380R reader transmission window and read/write distance

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

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From the diagrams above, it can also be seen that operation is possible within the area between Sa and Sg. The active operating area reduces as the distance increases, and shrinks to a single point at distance Sg. Only static mode should thus be used in the area between Sa and Sg.

4.1.3Width of the transmission window

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Tracking tolerances

The width of the transmission window (B) is particularly important for the mechanical tracking tolerance. The formula for the dwell time is valid without restriction when B is observed.

4.1.4Impact of secondary fields

Secondary fields in the range from 0 to 20 mm always exist.

They should only be applied during planning in exceptional cases, however, 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.

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