Siemens RF600R2 User Manual

SIMATIC RF600

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SIMATIC Ident

RFID systems SIMATIC RF600

System Manual

xx/2014

J31069

Introduction

Safety Information

System overview of SIMATIC RF600

RF600 system planning

Readers

Antennas

Transponder/tags

Integration into networks

System diagnostics

Accessories

Appendix

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1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 17

2 Safety Information ................................................................................................................................. 21

3 System overview of SIMATIC RF600 .................................................................................................... 29

4 RF600 system planning......................................................................................................................... 37

1.1 Preface ......................................................................................................................................... 17

1.2 Abbreviations and naming conventions ....................................................................................... 19

1.3 Navigating in the system manual ................................................................................................. 19

2.1 General safety instructions .......................................................................................................... 21

2.2 Safety instructions for third-party antennas as well as for modifications to the RF600

system .......................................................................................................................................... 23

2.3 Safety distance to transmitter antenna ........................................................................................ 24

2.3.1 Safety distance between transmitter antenna and personnel ...................................................... 24

2.3.2 Minimum distance to antenna in accordance with ETSI .............................................................. 25

2.3.3 Minimum distance to antenna in accordance with FCC (USA) .................................................... 27

3.1 Application areas of RF600 .......................................................................................................... 31

3.2 System components (hardware/software) ................................................................................... 32

3.3 Features ....................................................................................................................................... 35

4.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 37

4.2 Possible system configurations .................................................................................................... 37

4.2.1 Scenario for material handling control ......................................................................................... 38

4.2.2 Scenario for workpiece identification ........................................................................................... 39

4.2.3 Scenario for Intra logistics ............................................................................................................ 40

4.2.4 Scenario incoming goods, distribution of goods and outgoing goods ......................................... 42

4.3 Antenna configurations ................................................................................................................ 43

4.3.1 Antenna configuration example ................................................................................................... 43

4.3.2 Possibilities and application areas for antenna configurations .................................................... 44

4.3.3 Transponder orientation in space ................................................................................................ 48

4.3.4 Specified minimum and maximum spacing of antennas ............................................................. 49

4.3.5 Mutual interference of readers (antennas) ................................................................................... 49

4.3.6 Read and write range ................................................................................................................... 52

4.3.7 Static/dynamic mode .................................................................................................................... 53

4.3.8 Operation of several readers within restricted space................................................................... 53

4.3.8.1 Dense Reader Mode .................................................................................................................... 53

4.3.8.2 Optimizing tag reading accuracy.................................................................................................. 54

4.3.8.3 Optimization of robustness of tag data accesses for readers that are operated

simultaneously ............................................................................................................................. 54

4.3.8.4 Frequency hopping ...................................................................................................................... 55

4.3.9 Guidelines for selecting RFID UHF antennas .............................................................................. 55

4.3.9.1 Note safety information ................................................................................................................ 55

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5 Readers ................................................................................................................................................ 87

4.3.9.2 Preconditions for selecting RFID UHF antennas ........................................................................ 55

4.3.9.3 General application planning....................................................................................................... 56

4.3.9.4 Antennas ..................................................................................................................................... 58

4.3.9.5 Antenna cables ........................................................................................................................... 69

4.3.9.6 Application example .................................................................................................................... 71

4.4 Environmental conditions for transponders/tags ......................................................................... 73

4.5 The response of electromagnetic waves in the UHF band ......................................................... 73

4.5.1 The effect of reflections and interference .................................................................................... 73

4.5.2 Influence of metals ...................................................................................................................... 74

4.5.3 Influence of liquids and non-metallic substances ....................................................................... 74

4.5.4 Influence of external components ............................................................................................... 74

4.6 Regulations applicable to frequency bands ................................................................................ 75

4.6.1 Overview of the frequency bands ............................................................................................... 75

4.6.2 Regulations for UHF frequency bands in China.......................................................................... 76

4.6.3 Regulations for UHF frequency bands in the USA...................................................................... 78

4.7 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ................................................................... 79

4.7.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 79

4.7.2 What does EMC mean? .............................................................................................................. 79

4.7.3 Basic rules ................................................................................................................................... 80

4.7.4 Propagation of electromagnetic interference .............................................................................. 82

4.7.5 Equipotential bonding .................................................................................................................. 83

4.7.6 Cable shielding ............................................................................................................................ 84

5.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 87

5.2 RF620R reader ........................................................................................................................... 90

5.2.1 Description .................................................................................................................................. 90

5.2.1.1 Ordering data .............................................................................................................................. 91

5.2.1.2 Status display .............................................................................................................................. 91

5.2.1.3 Pin assignment of the RS422 interface ....................................................................................... 92

5.2.1.4 Pin assignment of the connecting cable ..................................................................................... 93

5.2.1.5 Grounding connection ................................................................................................................. 94

5.2.2 Planning application .................................................................................................................... 94

5.2.2.1 Minimum mounting clearances of two readers ........................................................................... 94

5.2.2.2 Antenna diagram for RF620R (ETSI) .......................................................................................... 95

5.2.2.3 Antenna diagram for RF620R (FCC) .......................................................................................... 98

5.2.2.4 Interpretation of directional radiation patterns........................................................................... 101

5.2.2.5 Antenna/read point configurations ............................................................................................ 101

5.2.3 Installing/Mounting .................................................................................................................... 102

5.2.3.1 Mounting/Installing FCC ............................................................................................................ 102

5.2.4 Configuration/integration ........................................................................................................... 103

5.2.4.1 Transmission protocols ............................................................................................................. 104

5.2.5 Technical data ........................................................................................................................... 104

5.2.5.1 Mechanical data ........................................................................................................................ 104

5.2.5.2 Technical data according to EPC and ISO ............................................................................... 106

5.2.5.3 Maximum number of readable tags .......................................................................................... 107

5.2.6 Dimension drawings .................................................................................................................. 108

5.2.7 Certificates and approvals......................................................................................................... 109

5.2.7.1 C

ountry-specific certifications ................................................................................................... 109

5.2.7.2 FCC information ........................................................................................................................ 111

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5.2.7.3 IC-FCB information .................................................................................................................... 112

5.3 RF630R reader .......................................................................................................................... 113

5.3.1 Description ................................................................................................................................. 113

5.3.1.1 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................. 114

5.3.1.2 Status display ............................................................................................................................. 114

5.3.1.3 Pin assignment of the RS422 interface ..................................................................................... 115

5.3.1.4 Pin assignment of the connecting cable .................................................................................... 116

5.3.1.5 Grounding connection ................................................................................................................ 116

5.3.2 Planning application ................................................................................................................... 117

5.3.2.1 Minimum mounting clearances of two antennas of different readers ........................................ 117

5.3.2.2 Antenna/read point configurations ............................................................................................. 117

5.3.3 Installing/Mounting ..................................................................................................................... 118

5.3.3.1 Mounting/Installation .................................................................................................................. 118

5.3.4 Configuration/integration ............................................................................................................ 119

5.3.4.1 Transmission protocols .............................................................................................................. 120

5.3.5 Technical data ............................................................................................................................ 120

5.3.5.1 Mechanical data ......................................................................................................................... 120

5.3.5.2 Technical data according to EPC and ISO ................................................................................ 122

5.3.5.3 Maximum number of readable tags ........................................................................................... 123

5.3.6 Dimension drawings ................................................................................................................... 124

5.3.7 Certificates and approvals ......................................................................................................... 125

5.3.7.1 FCC information ......................................................................................................................... 127

5.3.7.2 IC-FCB information ....................................................................................................................

128

4 RF640R reader .......................................................................................................................... 129

5.4.1 Description ................................................................................................................................. 129

5.4.1.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................... 129

5.4.1.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................. 130

5.4.1.3 Status display ............................................................................................................................. 131

5.4.1.4 Pin assignment of the digital I/O interface ................................................................................. 132

5.4.1.5 Connection scheme for the digital I/O interface ......................................................................... 133

5.4.1.6 Pin assignment for power supply ............................................................................................... 138

5.4.1.7 Pin assignment for Industrial Ethernet interface ........................................................................ 139

5.4.1.8 Grounding connection ................................................................................................................ 139

5.4.2 Planning the use ........................................................................................................................ 140

5.4.2.1 Selecting the antenna ................................................................................................................ 140

5.4.2.2 Internal antenna ......................................................................................................................... 140

5.4.2.3 External antenna ........................................................................................................................ 148

5.4.3 Installing / mounting ................................................................................................................... 148

5.4.4 Configuration/integration ............................................................................................................ 149

5.4.5 Technical data ............................................................................................................................ 150

5.4.5.1 Mechanical data ......................................................................................................................... 150

5.4.5.2 Technical data according to EPC and ISO ................................................................................ 152

5.4.6 Dimension drawings ................................................................................................................... 153

5.4.7 Certificates and approvals ......................................................................................................... 154

5.4.7.1 FCC information .........................................................................................................................

.4.7.2 IC-FCB information .................................................................................................................... 157

5.5 RF650R reader ..........................................................................................................................

5.1 Description ................................................................................................................................. 158

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158

5.5.1.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................... 158

5.5.1.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................. 158

5.5.1.3 Status display ............................................................................................................................. 160

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5.5.1.4 Pin assignment of the digital I/O interface ................................................................................ 160

5.5.1.5 Connection scheme for the digital I/O interface ........................................................................ 161

5.5.1.6 Pin assignment of the RS-422 interface ................................................................................... 167

5.5.1.7 Pin assignment for Industrial Ethernet interface ....................................................................... 167

5.5.1.8 Grounding connection ............................................................................................................... 168

5.5.2 Planning operation .................................................................................................................... 169

5.5.2.1 Antenna/read point configurations ............................................................................................ 169

5.5.3 Installation/mounting ................................................................................................................. 169

5.5.4 Configuration/integration ........................................................................................................... 170

5.5.5 Technical specifications ............................................................................................................ 171

5.5.6 Dimension drawing .................................................................................................................... 173

5.5.7 Certificates and approvals......................................................................................................... 174

5.5.7.1 FCC information ........................................................................................................................ 175

5.5.7.2 IC-FCB information ................................................................................................................... 176

5.6 RF670R reader ......................................................................................................................... 177

5.6.1 Description ................................................................................................................................ 177

5.6.1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................... 177

5.6.1.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 178

5.6.1.3 Status display ............................................................................................................................ 179

5.6.1.4 Pin assignment of the digital I/O interface ................................................................................ 180

5.6.1.5 Connection scheme for the digital I/O interface ........................................................................ 181

5.6.1.6 Pin assignment for power supply .............................................................................................. 185

5.6.1.7 Pin assignment for Industrial Ethernet interface .......................................................................

.6.1.8 Grounding connection ............................................................................................................... 186

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5.6.2 Planning the use ....................................................................................................................... 187

5.6.2.1 Antenna/read point configurations ............................................................................................ 187

5.6.3 Installing / mounting .................................................................................................................. 188

5.6.4 Configuration/integration ........................................................................................................... 189

5.6.5 Technical data ........................................................................................................................... 190

5.6.5.1 Mechanical data ........................................................................................................................ 190

5.6.5.2 Technical data according to EPC and ISO ............................................................................... 192

5.6.6 Dimension drawings .................................................................................................................. 193

5.6.7 Certificates and approvals......................................................................................................... 194

5.6.7.1 FCC information ........................................................................................................................ 196

5.6.7.2 IC-FCB information ................................................................................................................... 197

5.7 RF680R reader ......................................................................................................................... 198

5.7.1 Description ................................................................................................................................ 198

5.7.1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................... 198

5.7.1.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 198

5.7.1.3 Status display ............................................................................................................................ 200

5.7.1.4 Pin assignment of the digital I/O interface ................................................................................ 200

5.7.1.5 Connection scheme for the digital I/O interface ........................................................................ 201

5.7.1.6 Pin assignment of the RS-422 interface ................................................................................... 207

5.7.1.7 Pin assignment for Industrial Ethernet interface ....................................................................... 207

5.7.1.8 Grounding connection ...............................................................................................................

7.2 Planning operation .................................................................................................................... 208

5.7.2.1 Antenna/read point configurations ............................................................................................

7.3 Installation/mounting ................................................................................................................. 209

207

208

5.7.4 Configuration/integration ........................................................................................................... 210

5.7.5 Technical specifications ............................................................................................................ 211

5.7.6 Dimension drawing .................................................................................................................... 213

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6 Antennas ............................................................................................................................................ 245

5.7.7 Certificates and approvals ......................................................................................................... 214

5.7.7.1 FCC information ......................................................................................................................... 215

5.7.7.2 IC-FCB information .................................................................................................................... 216

5.8 RF685R reader .......................................................................................................................... 217

5.8.1 Description ................................................................................................................................. 217

5.8.1.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................... 217

5.8.1.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................. 218

5.8.1.3 Status display ............................................................................................................................. 219

5.8.1.4 Pin assignment of the digital I/O interface ................................................................................. 219

5.8.1.5 Connection scheme for the digital I/O interface ......................................................................... 220

5.8.1.6 Pin assignment of the RS-422 interface .................................................................................... 226

5.8.1.7 Pin assignment for Industrial Ethernet interface ........................................................................ 226

5.8.1.8 Grounding connection ................................................................................................................ 226

5.8.2 Planning operation ..................................................................................................................... 227

5.8.2.1 Selecting the antenna ................................................................................................................ 227

5.8.2.2 Internal antenna ......................................................................................................................... 227

5.8.2.3 External antenna ........................................................................................................................ 235

5.8.3 Installation/mounting .................................................................................................................. 235

5.8.4 Configuration/integration ............................................................................................................ 236

5.8.5 Technical specifications ............................................................................................................. 237

5.8.6 Dimension drawing .................................................................................................................... 239

5.8.7 Certificates and approvals ......................................................................................................... 240

5.8.7.1 CE mark .....................................................................................................................................

.8.7.2 Country-specific certifications .................................................................................................... 240

240

5.8.7.3 FCC information ......................................................................................................................... 241

5.8.7.4 IC-FCB information .................................................................................................................... 242

5.9 Reader RF680M......................................................................................................................... 243

5.9.1 Description ................................................................................................................................. 243

5.9.2 Field of application and features ................................................................................................ 243

6.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................... 245

6.2 RF620A antenna ........................................................................................................................ 247

6.2.1 Description ................................................................................................................................. 247

6.2.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................. 248

6.2.3 Installation and assembly ........................................................................................................... 248

6.2.3.1 RF620A mounting types ............................................................................................................ 248

6.2.4 Connecting an antenna to the reader ........................................................................................ 249

6.2.4.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................... 249

6.2.4.2 Connecting RF620A to an RF600 reader .................................................................................. 250

6.2.5 Parameter settings of RF620A for RF620R/RF630R ................................................................ 251

6.2.6 Parameter settings of RF620A for RF640R/RF670R ................................................................ 252

6.2.7 Setting RF620A parameters for RF650R/RF680R/RF685R ...................................................... 253

6.2.8 Alignment of transponders to the antenna ................................................................................. 254

6.2.9 Antenna patterns ........................................................................................................................ 257

6.2.9.1 Antenna pattern ETSI ................................................................................................................ 257

6.2.9.2 Antenna pattern FCC ................................................................................................................. 260

6.2.9.3 Interpretation of directional radiation patterns ........................................................................... 263

6.2.10 Read/write ranges ...................................................................................................................... 263

6.2.11 Technical data ............................................................................................................................ 270

6.2.12 Dimension drawing .................................................................................................................... 271

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6.2.13 Approvals & certificates ............................................................................................................. 271

6.3 Antenna RF640A ....................................................................................................................... 273

6.3.1 Description ................................................................................................................................ 273

6.3.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 274

6.3.3 Installation and assembly .......................................................................................................... 274

6.3.3.1 RF640A mounting types ............................................................................................................ 274

6.3.4 Connecting an antenna to the reader ....................................................................................... 275

6.3.4.1 Bending radii and bending cycles of the cable ......................................................................... 276

6.3.5 Parameter settings of RF640A for RF620R/RF630R ............................................................... 276

6.3.6 Parameter settings of RF640A for RF640R/RF670R ............................................................... 277

6.3.7 Setting RF640A parameters for RF650R .................................................................................. 278

6.3.8 Setting RF640A parameters for RF680R/RF685R ................................................................... 279

6.3.9 Antenna patterns ....................................................................................................................... 281

6.3.9.1 Antenna radiation patterns in the ETSI frequency band ........................................................... 281

6.3.9.2 Antenna radiation patterns in the FCC frequency band ............................................................ 286

6.3.9.3 Interpretation of directional radiation patterns........................................................................... 291

6.3.10 Technical data ........................................................................................................................... 292

6.3.11 Dimension drawing .................................................................................................................... 294

6.3.12 Approvals & certificates ............................................................................................................. 295

6.4 Antenna RF642A ....................................................................................................................... 296

6.4.1 Description ................................................................................................................................ 296

6.4.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 297

6.4.3 Installation and assembly .......................................................................................................... 297

6.4.3.1 R

F640A mounting types ............................................................................................................ 297

6.4.4 Connecting an antenna to the reader ....................................................................................... 298

6.4.4.1 Bending radii and bending cycles of the cable ......................................................................... 299

6.4.5 Alignment of transponders to the antenna ................................................................................ 300

6.4.6 Parameter settings of RF642A for RF620R/RF630R ............................................................... 303

6.4.7 Parameter settings of RF642A for RF640R/RF670R ............................................................... 304

6.4.8 Setting RF642A parameters for RF650R .................................................................................. 305

6.4.9 Setting RF642A parameters for RF680R/RF685R ................................................................... 306

6.4.10 Antenna patterns ....................................................................................................................... 307

6.4.10.1 Antenna radiation patterns in the ETSI frequency band ........................................................... 307

6.4.10.2 Antenna radiation patterns in the FCC frequency band ............................................................ 309

6.4.10.3 Interpretation of directional radiation patterns........................................................................... 311

6.4.11 Technical data ........................................................................................................................... 312

6.4.12 Dimension drawing .................................................................................................................... 313

6.4.13 Approvals & certificates ............................................................................................................. 314

6.5 RF660A antenna ....................................................................................................................... 315

6.5.1 Description ................................................................................................................................ 315

6.5.2 Installation and assembly .......................................................................................................... 316

6.5.2.1 RF660A mounting types ............................................................................................................ 316

6.5.3 Connecting an antenna to a reader .......................................................................................... 317

6.5.3.1 Bending radii and bending cycles of the cable ......................................................................... 318

6.5.4 Parameter settings of RF660A for RF620R/RF630R ...............................................................

5.5 Parameter settings of RF660A for RF640R/RF670R ............................................................... 319

318

6.5.6 Setting RF660A parameters for RF650R .................................................................................. 320

6.5.7 Setting RF660A parameters for RF680R/RF685R ................................................................... 321

5.8 Antenna patterns ....................................................................................................................... 323

6.5.8.1 Antenna pattern ......................................................................................................................... 323

6.5.9 Interpretation of directional radiation patterns........................................................................... 325

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7 Transponder/tags ................................................................................................................................ 333

6.5.10 Technical data ............................................................................................................................ 326

6.5.11 Dimension drawing .................................................................................................................... 328

6.5.12 Approvals & certificates ............................................................................................................. 329

6.6 Mounting types ........................................................................................................................... 330

6.6.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................... 330

6.6.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................. 330

6.6.3 Mounting with antenna mounting kit .......................................................................................... 331

7.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................... 333

7.1.1 Mode of operation of transponders/tags .................................................................................... 333

7.1.2 Transponder classes and generations ....................................................................................... 334

7.1.3 Electronic Product Code (EPC) ................................................................................................. 334

7.1.4 SIMATIC memory configuration of the RF600 transponders and labels ................................... 336

7.1.5 Minimum distances and maximum ranges ................................................................................ 344

7.1.5.1 Configurations of antenna and transponder .............................................................................. 344

7.1.5.2 Effects of the materials of the mounting surfaces on the range ................................................ 346

7.1.5.3 Maximum read/write ranges of transponders ............................................................................ 347

7.1.5.4 Minimum distances between antennas and transponders ........................................................ 349

7.2 SIMATIC RF630L Smartlabel .................................................................................................... 350

7.2.1 Features ..................................................................................................................................... 350

7.2.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................. 351

7.2.3 Minimum spacing between labels .............................................................................................. 351

7.2.4 Memory configuration of the smart label .................................................................................... 352

7.2.5 Technical data ............................................................................................................................ 352

7.2.6 Dimension drawings ................................................................................................................... 354

7.3 SIMATIC RF680L Smartlabel .................................................................................................... 356

7.3.1 Features ..................................................................................................................................... 356

7.3.2 Delivery format ........................................................................................................................... 357

7.3.3 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................. 357

7.3.4 Minimum spacing between labels .............................................................................................. 358

7.3.5 Memory configuration of the smart label .................................................................................... 358

7.3.6 Mounting on metal ..................................................................................................................... 359

7.3.7 Technical data ............................................................................................................................

.3.7.1 Mechanical data ......................................................................................................................... 360

360

7.3.7.2 Electrical data ............................................................................................................................. 360

7.3.7.3 Memory specifications ............................................................................................................... 361

7.3.7.4 Environmental conditions ........................................................................................................... 361

7.3.8 Certificates and approvals ......................................................................................................... 361

7.3.9 Dimension drawing .................................................................................................................... 362

7.4 SIMATIC RF610T....................................................................................................................... 363

7.4.1 Features ..................................................................................................................................... 363

7.4.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................. 363

7.4.3 Safety instructions for the device/system .................................................................................. 364

7.4.4 Minimum spacing between labels .............................................................................................. 364

7.4.5 Memory configuration of the transponder .................................................................................. 364

7.4.6 Technical data ............................................................................................................................ 365

7.4.6.1 Mechanical data ......................................................................................................................... 365

7.4.6.2 Electrical data ............................................................................................................................. 365

7.4.6.3 Memory specifications ............................................................................................................... 366

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7.4.6.4 Environmental conditions .......................................................................................................... 366

7.4.7 Certificates and approvals......................................................................................................... 367

7.4.8 Dimension drawing .................................................................................................................... 367

7.5 SIMATIC RF610T ATEX ........................................................................................................... 368

7.5.1 Features .................................................................................................................................... 368

7.5.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 368

7.5.3 Safety instructions for the device/system .................................................................................. 369

7.5.4 Minimum spacing between labels ............................................................................................. 369

7.5.5 Memory configuration ................................................................................................................ 369

7.5.6 Technical specifications ............................................................................................................ 370

7.5.6.1 Mechanical data ........................................................................................................................ 370

7.5.6.2 Electrical data ............................................................................................................................ 370

7.5.6.3 Memory data ............................................................................................................................. 371

7.5.6.4 Environmental conditions .......................................................................................................... 371

7.5.6.5 Use of the transponder in the Ex protection area ..................................................................... 371

7.5.6.6 Use of the transponder in hazardous areas for gases .............................................................. 372

7.5.6.7 Use of the transponder in hazardous areas for dusts ............................................................... 373

7.5.7 Certificates and approvals......................................................................................................... 374

7.5.8 Dimension drawing .................................................................................................................... 374

7.6 SIMATIC RF620T ...................................................................................................................... 375

7.6.1 Characteristics .......................................................................................................................... 375

7.6.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 376

7.6.3 Planning the use .......................................................................................................................

.6.3.1 Optimum antenna/transponder positioning with planar mounting of the transponder on

376

metal .......................................................................................................................................... 376

7.6.3.2 Range when mounted on flat metallic carrier plates ................................................................. 377

7.6.3.3 Influence of conducting walls on the range ............................................................................... 378

7.6.3.4 Directional radio pattern of the transponder on metallic surfaces............................................. 380

7.6.3.5 Range when mounted on non-metallic carrier materials .......................................................... 381

7.6.3.6 Directional radio pattern of the transponder on non-metallic surfaces ..................................... 381

7.6.3.7 Range when mounted on ESD carrier materials....................................................................... 383

7.6.3.8 Communication with multiple transponders .............................................................................. 385

7.6.4 Mounting instructions ................................................................................................................ 385

7.6.5 Memory configuration of the transponder ................................................................................. 386

7.6.6 Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................ 387

7.6.6.1 Mechanical data ........................................................................................................................ 387

7.6.6.2 Electrical data ............................................................................................................................ 387

7.6.6.3 Memory specifications ............................................................................................................... 387

7.6.6.4 Environmental conditions .......................................................................................................... 388

7.6.6.5 Chemical resistance of the transponder RF620T ..................................................................... 388

7.6.7 Certificates and approvals......................................................................................................... 391

7.6.8 Dimension drawing .................................................................................................................... 392

7.7 SIMATIC RF622T ...................................................................................................................... 393

7.8 SIMATIC RF625T ...................................................................................................................... 393

7.8.1 Characteristics .......................................................................................................................... 393

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

8.3 Planning the use ....................................................................................................................... 394

393

7.8.3.1 Optimum antenna/transponder positioning with planar mounting of the transponder on

metal ..........................................................................................................................................

.8.3.2 Range when mounted on flat metallic carrier plates ................................................................. 395

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7.8.3.3 Range when mounted on non-metallic carrier materials ........................................................... 396

7.8.3.4 Influence of conducting walls on the range ................................................................................ 396

7.8.3.5 Mounting in metal ....................................................................................................................... 398

7.8.3.6 Directional radiation pattern of the transponder ......................................................................... 399

7.8.4 Mounting instructions ................................................................................................................. 402

7.8.5 Memory configuration of the transponder .................................................................................. 402

7.8.6 Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................ 402

7.8.6.1 Mechanical data ......................................................................................................................... 402

7.8.6.2 Electrical data ............................................................................................................................. 403

7.8.6.3 Information on memory .............................................................................................................. 403

7.8.6.4 Environmental conditions ........................................................................................................... 403

7.8.6.5 Chemical resistance of the RF625T transponder ...................................................................... 404

7.8.7 Certificates and approvals ......................................................................................................... 405

7.8.8 Dimension drawing .................................................................................................................... 405

7.9 SIMATIC RF630T....................................................................................................................... 406

7.9.1 Characteristics ........................................................................................................................... 406

7.9.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................. 407

7.9.3 Planning application ................................................................................................................... 407

7.9.3.1 Optimum antenna/transponder positioning with plane mounting of the transponder on

metal .......................................................................................................................................... 407

7.9.3.2 Range when mounted on flat metallic carrier plates .................................................................. 410

7.9.3.3 Influence of conducting walls on the range ................................................................................ 410

7.9.3.4 Directional radiation pattern of the transponder ......................................................................... 412

7.9.4 Mounting instructions .................................................................................................................

9.5 Memory configuration of the transponder .................................................................................. 413

413

7.9.6 Technical specifications ............................................................................................................. 414

7.9.6.1 Mechanical data ......................................................................................................................... 414

7.9.6.2 Electrical data ............................................................................................................................. 414

7.9.6.3 Memory specifications ............................................................................................................... 414

7.9.6.4 Environmental conditions ........................................................................................................... 415

7.9.6.5 Chemical resistance of the transponder .................................................................................... 415

7.9.7 Certificates and approvals ......................................................................................................... 417

7.9.8 Dimension drawing .................................................................................................................... 417

7.10 SIMATIC RF640T Gen 2 ............................................................................................................ 418

7.10.1 Characteristics ........................................................................................................................... 418

7.10.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................. 419

7.10.3 Planning the use ........................................................................................................................ 419

7.10.3.1 Optimum antenna/transponder positioning with plane mounting of the transponder on

metal .......................................................................................................................................... 419

7.10.3.2 Range when mounted on flat metallic carrier plates .................................................................. 420

7.10.3.3 Range when mounted on non-metallic carrier materials ........................................................... 421

7.10.3.4 Influence of conducting walls on the range ................................................................................ 421

7.10.3.5 Directional radiation pattern of the transponder ......................................................................... 423

7.10.3.6 Use of the transponder in the Ex protection area ...................................................................... 424

7.10.3.7 Use of the transponder in hazardous areas for gases ............................................................... 425

7.10.3.8 Use of the transponder in hazardous areas for dusts ................................................................ 427

7.10.4 Mounting instructions .................................................................................................................

10.5 Memory configuration of the transponder .................................................................................. 431

7.10.6 Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................

10.6.1 Mechanical data ......................................................................................................................... 432

7.10.6.2 Electrical data ............................................................................................................................. 432

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8 Integration into networks ...................................................................................................................... 461

9 System diagnostics .............................................................................................................................. 469

7.10.6.3 Memory specifications ............................................................................................................... 432

7.10.6.4 Environmental conditions .......................................................................................................... 433

7.10.6.5 Chemical resistance of the RF640T transponder ..................................................................... 434

7.10.7 Certificates and approvals......................................................................................................... 436

7.10.7.1 EC Declaration of Conformity according to directive 94/9EC RF640T Gen 2 UHF Tool

Tag Version 1 ............................................................................................................................ 436

7.10.8 Dimension drawing .................................................................................................................... 437

7.11 SIMATIC RF680T ...................................................................................................................... 438

7.11.1 Characteristics .......................................................................................................................... 438

7.11.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 439

7.11.3 Planning the use ....................................................................................................................... 439

7.11.3.1 Optimum antenna/transponder positioning with plane mounting of the transponder on

metal .......................................................................................................................................... 439

7.11.3.2 Range when mounted on flat metallic carrier plates ................................................................. 440

7.11.3.3 Influence of conducting walls on the range ............................................................................... 441

7.11.3.4 Directional radiation pattern of the transponder on metallic surfaces ....................................... 443

7.11.3.5 Range when mounted on non-metallic carrier materials .......................................................... 444

7.11.3.6 Directional radiation pattern of the transponder on non-metallic surfaces ............................... 444

7.11.3.7 Relationship between performance and reading range ............................................................ 446

7.11.3.8 Use of the transponder in hazardous areas .............................................................................. 447

7.11.3.9 Use of the transponder in hazardous areas for gases .............................................................. 448

7.11.3.10 Use of the transponder in hazardous areas for dusts .......................................................... 451

7.11.4 Mounting instructions ................................................................................................................ 454

7.11.5 Memory configuration of the transponder ................................................................................. 454

7.11.6 Technical specifications ............................................................................................................ 455

11.6.1 Mechanical data ........................................................................................................................ 455

7.11.6.2 Electrical data ............................................................................................................................ 455

7.11.6.3 Memory specifications ............................................................................................................... 455

7.11.6.4 Environmental conditions .......................................................................................................... 456

7.11.6.5 Chemical resistance of the RF680T transponder ..................................................................... 457

7.11.7 Certificates and approvals......................................................................................................... 458

7.11.7.1 EC Declaration of Conformity according to directive 94/9/EG RF680T Version 1 .................... 458

7.11.8 Dimension drawing .................................................................................................................... 459

8.1 Overview of parameterization of RF600 reader ........................................................................ 461

8.2 Integration in IT networks via the user application .................................................................... 461

8.3 Integration in SIMATIC networks .............................................................................................. 462

9.1 Error messages and flash codes for RF620R/RF630R ............................................................ 469

9.2 Flashing codes RF640R/RF670R ............................................................................................. 479

9.3 Error messages RF640R/RF670R ............................................................................................ 479

9.4 LED displays RF650R/RF680R/RF685R .................................................................................. 480

9.4.1 LED operating display ............................................................................................................... 481

9.4.2 Error display by LEDs ............................................................................................................... 481

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10 Accessories ........................................................................................................................................ 483

A Appendix............................................................................................................................................. 501

Glossary ............................................................................................................................................. 507

Index................................................................................................................................................... 521

10.1 Wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems .......................................................... 483

10.1.1 Features ..................................................................................................................................... 483

10.1.2 Scope of supply.......................................................................................................................... 484

10.1.3 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................. 484

10.1.4 Safety Information ...................................................................................................................... 485

10.1.5 Connecting ................................................................................................................................. 487

10.1.6 Technical specifications ............................................................................................................. 488

10.1.7 Pin assignment of DC outputs and mains connection ............................................................... 490

10.1.8 Dimension drawing .................................................................................................................... 491

10.1.9 Certificates and approvals ......................................................................................................... 492

10.2 The PC adapter for SIMATIC RF-DIAG ..................................................................................... 493

10.2.1 Description ................................................................................................................................. 493

10.2.2 Pin assignment of the RS-422 interface .................................................................................... 494

10.2.3 Technical specifications ............................................................................................................. 497

10.2.4 Dimension drawing .................................................................................................................... 499

10.2.5 Certificates and approvals ......................................................................................................... 500

A.1 Certificates and approvals ......................................................................................................... 501

A.2 Service & support ....................................................................................................................... 504

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1.1

Preface

Purpose of this document

Scope of this documentation

Registered trademarks

This system manual contains the information needed to plan and configure the RF600 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.

This documentation is valid for all supplied variants of the SIMATIC RF600 system and describes the products supplied as of xx 2014. If you are using older firmware versions, please refer to the 08/2011 edition of the documentation.

SIMATIC ® is a registered trademark of the Siemens AG.

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History

Edition

Comment

11/2005

First edition

03/2006

2. revised edition

Details in the technical descriptions were revised.

06/2006

4. revised and extended edition

07/2008

5. revised and extended edition

new RF620R and RF630R readers

FCC approval RF620R/RF630R

10/2009

8. revised and expanded edition for multitag mode

12/2009

9. revised and extended edition

06/2010

10. revised and extended edition

09/2010

11. revised edition

New reader RF640R, new antennas RF640A and RF642A

03/2013

14. revised and extended edition

Declaration of conformity

Observance of installation guidelines

1.1 Preface

04/2006 3. revised and extended edition:

11/2008 6. revised and extended edition:

07/2009 7. revised and extended edition:

08/2011 12. revised and expanded edition:

06/2012 13. revised and extended edition

xx/2014 15. revised and extended edition:

New readers RF650R, RF680R and RF685R

The EC declaration of conformity and the corresponding documentation are made available to authorities in accordance with EC directives. Your sales representative can provide these on request.

The installation guidelines and safety instructions given in this documentation must be followed during commissioning and operation.

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Abbreviations and naming conventions

Write/read device (SLG)

Reader

Mobile data storage unit (MDS), data carrier,SmartLabel

Transponder, tag Interface module (ASM)

Communications module (CM)

1.3

Navigating in the system manual

Structure of contents

Contents

Table of contents

Organization of the documentation, including the index of pages and sections

Introduction

Purpose, layout and description of the important topics.

regulations.

System overview

Overview of all RF identification systems, system overview of SIMATIC RF600.

Readers

Description of readers which can be used for SIMATIC RF600.

Antennas

Description of antennas which can be used for SIMATIC RF600.

Transponder/tags

Description of transponders which can be used for SIMATIC RF600.

Integration into networks

Integration of the RF600 reader to higher-level systems, control.

System diagnostics

Description of the flash codes and error codes of the reader.

drawings

Appendix

Service and support, contact partners, training centers.

List of abbreviations

List of all abbreviations used in the document.

1.2 Abbreviations and naming conventions

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

Safety Information Refers to all the valid technical safety aspects which have to be adhered to while installing,

commissioning and operating the product/system and with reference to statutory

RF600 system planning Information about possible applications of SIMATIC RF600, support for application

planning, tools for finding suitable SIMATIC RF600 components.

Accessories Connecting cable, wide-range power supply unit, technical data, ordering lists, dimension

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General safety instructions

Note Heed the safety notices

Please observe the safety instructions on the back cover of this documentation.

NOTICE

Alterations not permitted

Repairs

WARNING

Repairs only by authorized qualified personnel

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

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

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Lightning protection

CAUTION

Installation only in protected areas

System expansion

Note Warranty conditions

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

2.1 General safety instructions

The antenna can be installed in the protected part of a building. When implementing your lightning protection concept, make sure you adhere to the VDE 0182 or IEC 62305 standards.

Figure 2-1 Mounting the reader in protected areas

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 where you purchased your device to find out which system expansion devices may safely be installed.

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Safety instructions for third-party antennas as well as for modifications to the RF600 system

Note Loss of radio equipment approvals

Alterations to the SIMATIC RF600 devices themselves are not permitted. Failure to observe this requirement shall constitute a approvals and the manufacturer's warranty.

Modifications to the SIMATIC RF600 system

NOTICE

Damage to the system

NOTICE

Loss of warranty

Note Loss of validity for type tests and certificates

SIMATIC RFID products comply with the salient safety specificati UL and CSA. When using RFID components which do not belong to the RF600 range of products, the validity of all type tests as well as all certificates relevant to the RF600 are canceled: CE, FCC, UL, CSA.

2.2 Safety instructions for third-party antennas as well as for modifications to the RF600 system

Always observe the following general safety instructions before selecting a component from a different vendor:

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for functional suitability or legal implications for the installation of third-party components.

revocation of the CE, FCC, UL, CSA radio equipment

If you install unsuitable or unapproved extensions, you may damage the system or violate the safety requirements and regulations for radio frequency interference suppression. Contact your technical support team or where you purchased your device to find out which system extensions may safely be installed.

If you cause defects on the SIMATIC RF600 system by improperly installing or exchanging system expansions, the warranty becomes void.

ons to VDE/DIN, IEC, EN,

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Note User responsibility for modified product

As a user of the modified product, you accept responsibility for use of the complete RFID product comprising both SIMATIC RF600 components and third This particularly applies to modification or rep

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2.3

Safety distance to transmitter antenna

2.3.1

Safety distance between transmitter antenna and personnel

Limits

Frequency f [MHz]

Electrical field strength E [V/m]

Magnetic field strength H [A/m]

10 - 400

27,5

0,073

400 - 2.000

1.375 x f

0.0037 x f

2.000 - 300.000

0,16

2.3 Safety distance to transmitter antenna

-party RFID components.

lacement of:

Antennas Antenna cables readers Power supply units with connection cables

For antenna configurations where it is possible to be briefly or constantly within the transmission range of the antennas, as in loading ramps, for example, minimum distances must be maintained.

The ICRP (International Commission of Radiological Protection) has worked out limit values for human exposure to HF fields that are also recommended by the ICNIRP (International Commission of Non Ionizing Radiological Protection). In German legislation on emissions (since 1997), the following limit values apply. These can vary according to frequency:

1/2

The limit values for the 900 MHz reader antenna alternating field are thus:

Electrical field strength: E = 41.25 V/m

Magnetic field strength: H = 0.111 A/m

HF power density: E x H = 4.57 W/m

1/2

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Minimum distance to antenna in accordance with ETSI

Minimum distance to antenna in accordance with ETSI (EU, EFTA, Turkey)

Distance to transmitter antenna [m]

Feld strength [V/m]

% of limit value

5 2 5

Radiated power ERP [W]

Safety distance to transmitter antenna [m]

2.0

0.24

1.0

0.17

0.5

0.12

2.3 Safety distance to transmitter antenna

At a transmission frequency of 900 MHz, the wavelength of the electromagnetic wave λ is approximately 0.34 m. For distances less than 1 λ in the near field, the electrical field

strength (1/r) diminishes exponentially to the power three over distance, and for distances greater than 1 λ, it diminishes exponentially to the power two over distance.

The horizontal line at 41.25V/m marks the "safety limit value".

For the maximum permitted transmit power (1/r

) in accordance with ETSI (2 W ERP), the "safety distance" is d = 0.24 m. This means that personnel should not remain closer than 24 cm to the transmitter antenna for extended periods (for several hours without interruption). Remaining within the vicinity of the antenna for a brief period, even for repeated periods (at a distance < 0.24 m), is harmless according to current knowledge.

If the transmitter power is set lower than the highest permissible value (2 watts ERP), the "safety distance" reduces correspondingly.

The values for this are as follows:

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RF620R/RF630R-specific notes

Note Reduced maximum radiated power with RF620R/RF630R readers

The SIMATIC RF620R (ETSI) reader has a maximum radiated power of 0.5 safety distance is therefore at least 0.12

The SIMATIC RF630R (ETSI) reader has a maximum transmit power of 0.5 power therefore depends on the antenna cable and the type of antenna used, but cannot exceed the 2

RF650R/RF680R/RF685R-specific notes

Note Reduced maximum radiated power with RF650R/RF680R/RF685R readers

The SIMATIC RF650R (ETSI) reader has a maximum transmit power of 1 power therefore depends on the antenna cable and the type of antenna used, but cannot exceed the 2

The SIMATIC RF680 power therefore depends on the antenna cable and the type of antenna used, but cannot exceed the 2

The SIMATIC RF685R (ETSI) reader has a maximum radiated power of 2 safet

2.3 Safety distance to transmitter antenna

W ERP. The

W. The radiated

W ERP.

W. The radiated

W ERP.

R (ETSI) reader has a maximum transmit power of 2 W. The radiated

W ERP.

W ERP. The

y distance is therefore at least 0.12 m.

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Minimum distance to antenna in accordance with FCC (USA)

Distance to transmitter antenna [m]

Feld strength [V/m]

% of limit value

10.9

2.2

5.3

Radiated power EIRP [W]

Safety distance to transmitter antenna [m]

4.0

0.26

<2.5

>0.20

2.3 Safety distance to transmitter antenna

For the maximum permitted radiated power in accordance with FCC (4 W EIRP), the "safety distance" is d = 0.26 m. This means that personnel should not remain closer than 26 cm to the transmitter antenna for extended periods (several hours without interruption). Remaining within the vicinity of the antenna for brief period, even repeated periods (at a distance < 0.26 m) is harmless to health according to current knowledge.

The horizontal line at 41.25 V/m marks the "safety limit value".

If the transmit power is set lower than the highest permitted value (4 W EIRP), the "safety distance" reduces correspondingly.

The values for this are as follows:

Generally a safety distance of at least 0.2 m should be maintained.

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RF620R/RF630R-specific notes

Note Reduced maximum radiated power with RF620R/RF630R readers

The that the radiated power of 4 W EIRP cannot be exceeded with the internal antenna.

The SIMATIC RF630R (FCC) reader has a maximum transmit power of 0.5 power exceed the 4

RF650R/RF680R/RF685R-specific notes

Note Reduced maximum radiated power with RF650R/RF680R/RF685R readers

The SIMATIC RF650R (FCC) reader has a maximum transmit power of 1 power therefore depends on the antenna cable and the type of antenna used, but cannot exceed the 4

The SIMATIC RF680R (FCC) reader has a maximum transmit power of 2 power therefore depends on the antenna cable and the type of antenna used, but cannot exceed the 4

The SIMATIC RF685R (CC) reader has a maximum transmit power of 2 the safety distance is at least 0.12 m.

2.3 Safety distance to transmitter antenna

SIMATIC RF620R (FCC) reader has a maximum transmit power of 0.5 W. This means

W. The radiated

therefore depends on the antenna cable and the type of antenna used, but cannot

W EIRP.

W. The radiated

W EIRP.

W. The radiated

W EIRP.

W. This means that

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SIMATIC RF600 is an identification system that operates in the UHF range. UHF technology supports large write/read distances with passive transponders.

The SIMATIC RF650R or RF680R readers (write/read devices), fitted for example on the gates of a warehouse, automatically record every movement of goods, and signal these to the higher-level systems. The data is filtered and compressed there by data management software at the control level for example to generate the incoming goods transaction for the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system at the business administration control level. At the same time, the delivery can be automatically checked for correctness and completeness prior to storage by means of the electronic delivery list.

The general automation and IT structure of a company is shown in the following figure. This comprises several different levels that are described in detail below.

Figure 3-1 System overview SIMATIC RF600 with RF650R, RF680R and RF685R

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Acquisition level

Control level

2.3 Safety distance to transmitter antenna

Figure 3-2 System overview SIMATIC RF600 with RF620R, RF630R, RF640R and RF670R

●

This level contains the RFID readers that read the appropriate transponder data and transfer it to the next higher level.

●

At the control level , the RFID data is collected, preprocessed and made available to the production control and business administration control levels for further processing.

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