Siemens RF615R User Manual

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RFID systems

SIMATIC RF600

System Manual

11/2018

J31069-D0171-U001-A21-7618

	Introduction	1
	Safety Information	2
	System overview of
		3
	SIMATIC RF600
	RF600 system planning	4
	Readers	5
	Antennas	6
	Transponder	7
	Integration into networks	8
	System diagnostics	9
	Accessories	10
	Appendix	A

Legal information

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Table of contents

1	Introduction	...........................................................................................................................................	13
	1.1	Preface ....................................................................................................................................	13
	1.2	Abbreviations and naming conventions ..................................................................................	14
2	Safety Information.................................................................................................................................		15
	2.1 .....................................................................................................	General safety instructions	15

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

		system.....................................................................................................................................	19
	2.3	Safety distance to transmitter antenna ...................................................................................	20
	2.3.1	Safety distance between transmitter antenna and personnel ................................................	20
	2.3.2	Minimum distance to antenna in accordance with ETSI.........................................................	21
	2.3.3	Minimum distance to antenna in accordance with FCC (USA) ..............................................	22
3	System overview of SIMATIC RF600 ....................................................................................................		25
	3.1	Application areas of RF600 ....................................................................................................	26
	3.2	System components ...............................................................................................................	27
	3.3	Features..................................................................................................................................	30
4	RF600 system planning.........................................................................................................................		33
	4.1	Overview .................................................................................................................................	33
	4.2	Possible system configurations ..............................................................................................	33
	4.2.1	Intralogistics scenario .............................................................................................................	34
	4.2.2	Scenario for workpiece identification ......................................................................................	36
	4.2.3	Goods tracking scenario .........................................................................................................	37
	4.2.4	Scenario incoming goods, distribution of goods and outgoing goods ....................................	38
	4.3	Antenna configurations ...........................................................................................................	39
	4.3.1	Antenna configuration example ..............................................................................................	40
	4.3.2	Possibilities and application areas for antenna configurations...............................................	41
	4.3.3	Transponder orientation in space ...........................................................................................	45
	4.3.4	Specified minimum and maximum spacing of antennas ........................................................	46
	4.3.5	Reciprocal influence of read points.........................................................................................	47
	4.3.6	Read and write range..............................................................................................................	48
	4.3.7	Static/dynamic mode...............................................................................................................	49
	4.3.8	Operation of several readers within restricted space .............................................................	50
	4.3.8.1	Using more than one reader ...................................................................................................	50

4.3.8.2Optimization of robustness of tag data accesses for readers that are operated

	simultaneously ........................................................................................................................	50
4.3.8.3	Frequency hopping .................................................................................................................	51
4.3.9	Guidelines for selecting RFID UHF antennas.........................................................................	51
4.3.9.1	Note safety information ...........................................................................................................	51
4.3.9.2	Preconditions for selecting RFID UHF antennas....................................................................	51
4.3.9.3	General application planning ..................................................................................................	52
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	4.3.9.4	Types of antenna ...................................................................................................................	53
	4.3.9.5	Antenna cables ......................................................................................................................	53
	4.4	Environmental conditions for transponders ...........................................................................	55
	4.5	The response of electromagnetic waves in the UHF band ....................................................	55
	4.5.1	The effect of reflections and interference ..............................................................................	55
	4.5.2	Influence of metals .................................................................................................................	56
	4.5.3	Influence of liquids and non - metallic substances ..................................................................	57
	4.5.4	Influence of external components ..........................................................................................	57
	4.6	Planning and installation of UHF read points .........................................................................	58
	4.6.1	Technical basics .....................................................................................................................	58
	4.6.2	Implementation of UHF RFID installations .............................................................................	60
	4.6.2.1	Preparation phase ..................................................................................................................	61
	4.6.2.2	Test phase .............................................................................................................................	62
	4.6.2.3	Setting up read points ............................................................................................................	62
	4.6.3	Dealing with field disturbances ..............................................................................................	66
	4.6.3.1	Types and approaches to solutions .......................................................................................	66
	4.6.3.2	Measures for eliminating field disturbances ...........................................................................	67
	4.7	Chemical resistance of the readers and transponders ..........................................................	69
	4.7.1	Readers ..................................................................................................................................	69
	4.7.1.1	Overview of the readers and their housing materials ............................................................	69
	4.7.1.2	Pocan CF2200 .......................................................................................................................	70
	4.7.2	Transponder ...........................................................................................................................	72
	4.7.2.1	Overview of the transponders and their housing materials ...................................................	72
	4.7.2.2	Acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene (ABS) ....................................................................................	73
	4.7.2.3	Polyamide 12 (PA12) .............................................................................................................	74
	4.7.2.4	Polyamide 6.6 (PA 6.6) ..........................................................................................................	76
	4.7.2.5	Polyamide 6.6 GF (PA 6.6 GF) ..............................................................................................	77
	4.7.2.6	Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) ..........................................................................................	78
	4.7.2.7	Polypropylene (PP) ................................................................................................................	80
	4.7.2.8	Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) .................................................................................................	84
	4.7.2.9	Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ........................................................................................................	85
	4.8	Regulations applicable to frequency bands ...........................................................................	86
	4.9	Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ..............................................................	86
	4.9.1	Overview ................................................................................................................................	86
	4.9.2	What does EMC mean? .........................................................................................................	87
	4.9.3	Basic rules ..............................................................................................................................	88
	4.9.4	Propagation of electromagnetic interference .........................................................................	89
	4.9.5	Equipotential bonding ............................................................................................................	91
	4.9.6	Cable shielding .......................................................................................................................	92
5	Readers	................................................................................................................................................	95
	5.1	Overview ................................................................................................................................	95
	5.2	SIMATIC RF615R ..................................................................................................................	97
	5.2.1 .............................................................................................................................	Description	97
	5.2.1.1 ................................................................................................................................	Overview	97
	5.2.1.2 .........................................................................................................................	Ordering data	98
	5.2.1.3 ..............................................................	Pin assignment of the DI/DQ interface (X10 DI/DQ)	99
	5.2.1.4 ...........................................................................	Switching scheme for the DI/DQ interface	100
	5.2.1.5 .........................................................	Pin assignment of the RS422 interface (X80 DC24V)	102
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5.2.1.6	Pin assignment of the Industrial Ethernet interface (X1 P1).................................................	104
5.2.2	Planning operation ................................................................................................................	104
5.2.2.1	Internal antenna ....................................................................................................................	104
5.2.2.2	Interpretation of directional radiation patterns ......................................................................	109
5.2.3	Installing/mounting ................................................................................................................	110
5.2.4	Configuration/integration.......................................................................................................	111
5.2.5	Technical specifications ........................................................................................................	112
5.2.6	Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................	115
5.2.7	Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................	116
5.2.7.1	CE mark ................................................................................................................................	116
5.2.7.2	Country-specific certifications ...............................................................................................	116
5.2.7.3	FCC information....................................................................................................................	117
5.2.7.4	IC-FCB information ...............................................................................................................	118
5.2.7.5	Other certificates and approvals ...........................................................................................	118
5.3	SIMATIC RF650R .................................................................................................................	119
5.3.1	Description ............................................................................................................................	119
5.3.1.1	Overview ...............................................................................................................................	119
5.3.1.2	Ordering data ........................................................................................................................	120
5.3.1.3	Pin assignment of the DI/DQ interface (X10 DI/DQ) ............................................................	121
5.3.1.4	Switching scheme for the DI/DQ interface............................................................................	122
5.3.1.5	Pin assignment of the RS422 interface (X80 DC24V)..........................................................	127
5.3.1.6	Pin assignment of the Industrial Ethernet interface (X1 P1).................................................	129
5.3.1.7	Grounding connection...........................................................................................................	129
5.3.2	Planning operation ................................................................................................................	130
5.3.2.1	Antenna/read point configurations ........................................................................................	130
5.3.3	Installation/mounting .............................................................................................................	131
5.3.4	Configuration/integration.......................................................................................................	135
5.3.5	Technical specifications ........................................................................................................	136
5.3.6	Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................	139
5.3.7	Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................	140
5.3.7.1	FCC information....................................................................................................................	142
5.3.7.2	IC-FCB information ...............................................................................................................	143
5.4	SIMATIC RF680R .................................................................................................................	144
5.4.1	Description ............................................................................................................................	144
5.4.1.1	Overview ...............................................................................................................................	144
5.4.1.2	Ordering data ........................................................................................................................	145
5.4.1.3	Pin assignment of the DI/DQ interface (X10 DI/DQ) ............................................................	146
5.4.1.4	Switching scheme for the DI/DQ interface............................................................................	147
5.4.1.5	Pin assignment of the RS422 interface (X80 DC24V)..........................................................	152
5.4.1.6	Pin assignment of the Industrial Ethernet interface (X1 P1; X1 P2).....................................	154
5.4.1.7	Grounding connection...........................................................................................................	154
5.4.2	Planning operation ................................................................................................................	155
5.4.2.1	Antenna/read point configurations ........................................................................................	155
5.4.3	Installation/mounting .............................................................................................................	156
5.4.3.1	Mounting/Installation .............................................................................................................	156
5.4.4	Configuration/integration.......................................................................................................	160
5.4.5	Technical specifications ........................................................................................................	161
5.4.6	Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................	164
5.4.7	Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................	165
5.4.7.1	FCC information....................................................................................................................	167
5.4.7.2	IC-FCB information ...............................................................................................................	168
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	5.5	SIMATIC RF685R ................................................................................................................	169
	5.5.1	Description ...........................................................................................................................	169
	5.5.1.1	Overview ..............................................................................................................................	169
	5.5.1.2	Ordering data .......................................................................................................................	170
	5.5.1.3	Pin assignment of the DI/DQ interface (X10 DI/DQ) ............................................................	171
	5.5.1.4	Switching scheme for the DI/DQ interface ...........................................................................	172
	5.5.1.5	Pin assignment of the RS422 interface (X80 DC24V) .........................................................	177
	5.5.1.6	Pin assignment of the Industrial Ethernet interface (X1 P1; X1 P2) ....................................	179
	5.5.1.7	Grounding connection ..........................................................................................................	179
	5.5.2	Planning operation ...............................................................................................................	180
	5.5.2.1	Internal antenna ...................................................................................................................	180
	5.5.2.2	External antenna ..................................................................................................................	189
	5.5.3	Installation/mounting ............................................................................................................	190
	5.5.4	Configuration/integration ......................................................................................................	194
	5.5.5	Technical specifications .......................................................................................................	195
	5.5.6	Dimension drawing ..............................................................................................................	198
	5.5.7	Certificates and approvals ...................................................................................................	199
	5.5.7.1	FCC information ...................................................................................................................	201
	5.5.7.2	IC - FCB information ..............................................................................................................	202
	5.6	SIMATIC RF650M ................................................................................................................	203
	5.6.1	Description ...........................................................................................................................	203
	5.6.2	Field of application and features ..........................................................................................	203
6	Antennas	.............................................................................................................................................	205
	6.1 ..............................................................................................................................	Overview	205
	6.2 ................................................................................................................	SIMATIC RF615A	207
	6.2.1 .....................................................................................................................	Characteristics	207
	6.2.2 .......................................................................................................................	Ordering data	208
	6.2.3 ..............................................................................................................................	Mounting	208
	6.2.4 .......................................................................................................	Connecting the antenna	209
	6.2.5 ...........................................................................................	Antenna parameter assignment	210
	6.2.6 ..................................................................................................................	Antenna patterns	212
	6.2.6.1 ...........................................................................	Alignment of transponders to the antenna	212
	6.2.6.2 ..........................................................................................................	Antenna pattern ETSI	215
	6.2.6.3 ...........................................................................................................	Antenna pattern FCC	218
	6.2.6.4 .....................................................................	Interpretation of directional radiation patterns	221
	6.2.7 ......................................................................................................................	Technical data	222
	6.2.8 ..............................................................................................................	Dimension drawing	224
	6.2.9 .......................................................................................................	Certificates & approvals	224
	6.3 ................................................................................................................	SIMATIC RF620A	225
	6.3.1 .....................................................................................................................	Characteristics	225
	6.3.2 .......................................................................................................................	Ordering data	226
	6.3.3 ............................................................................................................................	Installation	226
	6.3.4 .......................................................................................................	Connecting the antenna	227
	6.3.5 ...........................................................................................	Antenna parameter assignment	228
	6.3.6 ..................................................................................................................	Antenna patterns	230
	6.3.6.1 ...........................................................................	Alignment of transponders to the antenna	230
	6.3.6.2 ..........................................................................................................	Antenna pattern ETSI	233
	6.3.6.3 ...........................................................................................................	Antenna pattern FCC	236
	6.3.6.4 .....................................................................	Interpretation of directional radiation patterns	239
	6.3.7 ......................................................................................................................	Technical data	240
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6.3.8	Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................	242
6.3.9	Approvals & certificates ........................................................................................................	243
6.4	SIMATIC RF640A .................................................................................................................	244
6.4.1	Characteristics ......................................................................................................................	244
6.4.2	Ordering data ........................................................................................................................	245
6.4.3	Installation.............................................................................................................................	245
6.4.4	Connecting the antenna........................................................................................................	246
6.4.5	Antenna parameter assignment............................................................................................	247
6.4.5.1	Setting RF640A parameters for RF650R..............................................................................	247
6.4.5.2	Setting RF640A parameters for RF680R/RF685R ...............................................................	249
6.4.6	Antenna patterns...................................................................................................................	251
6.4.6.1	Antenna radiation patterns in the ETSI frequency band.......................................................	251
6.4.6.2	Antenna radiation patterns in the FCC frequency band .......................................................	256
6.4.6.3	Interpretation of directional radiation patterns ......................................................................	261
6.4.7	Technical data.......................................................................................................................	262
6.4.8	Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................	264
6.4.9	Approvals & certificates ........................................................................................................	265
6.5	SIMATIC RF642A .................................................................................................................	266
6.5.1	Characteristics ......................................................................................................................	266
6.5.2	Ordering data ........................................................................................................................	267
6.5.3	Installation.............................................................................................................................	267
6.5.4	Connecting the antenna........................................................................................................	268
6.5.5	Antenna parameter assignment............................................................................................	270
6.5.5.1	Alignment of transponders to the antenna............................................................................	270
6.5.5.2	RF642A parameter assignment............................................................................................	273
6.5.6	Antenna patterns...................................................................................................................	275
6.5.6.1	Antenna radiation patterns in the ETSI frequency band.......................................................	275
6.5.6.2	Antenna radiation patterns in the FCC frequency band .......................................................	277
6.5.6.3	Interpretation of directional radiation patterns ......................................................................	279
6.5.7	Technical data.......................................................................................................................	280
6.5.8	Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................	282
6.5.9	Approvals & certificates ........................................................................................................	283
6.6	SIMATIC RF650A .................................................................................................................	284
6.6.1	Characteristics ......................................................................................................................	284
6.6.2	Ordering data ........................................................................................................................	285
6.6.3	Installation.............................................................................................................................	285
6.6.4	Connecting the antenna........................................................................................................	286
6.6.5	Antenna parameter assignment............................................................................................	287
6.6.6	Antenna patterns...................................................................................................................	289
6.6.6.1	Antenna patterns in the ETSI frequency band......................................................................	290
6.6.6.2	Antenna patterns in the FCC frequency band ......................................................................	292
6.6.6.3	Interpretation of directional radiation patterns ......................................................................	294
6.6.7	Technical data.......................................................................................................................	295
6.6.8	Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................	297
6.6.9	Approvals & certificates ........................................................................................................	298
6.7	SIMATIC RF660A .................................................................................................................	299
6.7.1	Characteristics ......................................................................................................................	299
6.7.2	Ordering data ........................................................................................................................	300
6.7.3	Installation.............................................................................................................................	300
6.7.4	Connecting the antenna........................................................................................................	301
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	6.7.5	Antenna parameter assignment...........................................................................................	302
	6.7.6	Antenna patterns..................................................................................................................	304
	6.7.7	Technical data......................................................................................................................	307
	6.7.8	Dimension drawing ..............................................................................................................	309
	6.7.9	Approvals & certificates .......................................................................................................	310
	6.8	SIMATIC RF680A ................................................................................................................	311
	6.8.1	Characteristics .....................................................................................................................	311
	6.8.2	Ordering data .......................................................................................................................	312
	6.8.3	Installation ............................................................................................................................	313
	6.8.4	Connecting the antenna.......................................................................................................	314
	6.8.5	Antenna parameter assignment...........................................................................................	316
	6.8.6	Antenna patterns..................................................................................................................	318
	6.8.6.1	Antenna patterns in the ETSI frequency band.....................................................................	319
	6.8.6.2	Antenna patterns in the FCC frequency band .....................................................................	323
	6.8.6.3	Interpretation of directional radiation patterns .....................................................................	327
	6.8.7	Technical data......................................................................................................................	328
	6.8.8	Dimension drawing ..............................................................................................................	330
	6.8.9	Approvals & certificates .......................................................................................................	330
7	Transponder	........................................................................................................................................	333
	7.1	Overview ..............................................................................................................................	333
	7.1.1	Mode of operation of transponders ......................................................................................	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 ..........................................................................	337
	7.1.5.1	Configurations of antenna and transponder ........................................................................	337
	7.1.5.2	Effects of the materials of the mounting surfaces on the range ..........................................	341
	7.1.5.3	Maximum read/write ranges of transponders ......................................................................	341
	7.1.5.4	Minimum distances between antennas and transponders ..................................................	346
	7.1.6	Influence of conducting walls on the range..........................................................................	346
	7.1.7	Storage and transportation roll goods..................................................................................	347
	7.2	SIMATIC RF630L Smartlabel ..............................................................................................	348
	7.2.1	Features ...............................................................................................................................	348
	7.2.2	Ordering data .......................................................................................................................	349
	7.2.3	Technical data......................................................................................................................	350
	7.2.4	Dimension drawings.............................................................................................................	354
	7.2.5	Certificates and approvals ...................................................................................................	355
	7.3	SIMATIC RF640L Smartlabel ..............................................................................................	355
	7.3.1	Features ...............................................................................................................................	355
	7.3.2	Ordering data .......................................................................................................................	356
	7.3.3	Memory organization ...........................................................................................................	356
	7.3.4	Technical specifications .......................................................................................................	357
	7.3.5	Dimension drawing ..............................................................................................................	359
	7.3.6	Certificates and approvals ...................................................................................................	359
	7.4	SIMATIC RF642L Smartlabel ..............................................................................................	360
	7.4.1	Features ...............................................................................................................................	360
	7.4.2	Ordering data .......................................................................................................................	360
	7.4.3	Technical specifications .......................................................................................................	361
	7.4.4	Dimension drawing ..............................................................................................................	363
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7.5	SIMATIC RF690L Smartlabel ...............................................................................................	364
7.5.1	Characteristics ......................................................................................................................	364
7.5.2	Ordering data ........................................................................................................................	364
7.5.3	Memory organization ............................................................................................................	365
7.5.4	Technical specifications ........................................................................................................	365
7.5.5	Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................	367
7.5.6	Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................	368
7.6	SIMATIC RF610T .................................................................................................................	369
7.6.1	Features................................................................................................................................	369
7.6.2	Ordering data ........................................................................................................................	369
7.6.3	Technical specifications ........................................................................................................	370
7.6.4	Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................	372
7.6.5	Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................	372
7.7	SIMATIC RF610T ATEX.......................................................................................................	373
7.7.1	Features................................................................................................................................	373
7.7.2	Ordering data ........................................................................................................................	373
7.7.3	Use of the transponder in hazardous areas..........................................................................	374
7.7.3.1	Use of the transponder in hazardous areas for gases..........................................................	376
7.7.3.2	Use of the transponder in hazardous areas for dusts...........................................................	377
7.7.4	Technical specifications ........................................................................................................	378
7.7.5	Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................	380
7.7.6	Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................	380
7.8	SIMATIC RF620T .................................................................................................................	381
7.8.1	Characteristics ......................................................................................................................	381
7.8.2	Ordering data ........................................................................................................................	382
7.8.3	Planning the use ...................................................................................................................	382
7.8.3.1	Range when mounted on flat metallic carrier plates.............................................................	382
7.8.3.2	Range when mounted on non-metallic carrier materials ......................................................	383
7.8.4	Technical specifications ........................................................................................................	384
7.8.5	Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................	386
7.8.6	Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................	387
7.9	SIMATIC RF622T .................................................................................................................	388
7.9.1	Features................................................................................................................................	388
7.9.2	Ordering data ........................................................................................................................	388
7.9.3	Technical specifications ........................................................................................................	389
7.9.4	Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................	391
7.9.5	Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................	392
7.10	SIMATIC RF625T .................................................................................................................	392
7.10.1	Characteristics ......................................................................................................................	392
7.10.2	Ordering data ........................................................................................................................	393
7.10.3	Planning the use ...................................................................................................................	393

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

	metal .....................................................................................................................................	393
7.10.3.2	Range when mounted on flat metallic carrier plates.............................................................	394
7.10.3.3	Range when mounted on non-metallic carrier materials ......................................................	395
7.10.3.4	Mounting in metal..................................................................................................................	395
7.10.4	Technical specifications ........................................................................................................	396
7.10.5	Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................	398
7.10.6	Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................	398
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7.11	SIMATIC RF630T.................................................................................................................	399
7.11.1	Characteristics .....................................................................................................................	399
7.11.2	Ordering data .......................................................................................................................	400
7.11.3	Planning application.............................................................................................................	400
7.11.3.1	Optimum antenna/transponder positioning..........................................................................	400
7.11.3.2	Range when mounted on flat metallic carrier plates............................................................	402
7.11.4	Technical specifications .......................................................................................................	403
7.11.5	Dimension drawing ..............................................................................................................	405
7.11.6	Certificates and approvals ...................................................................................................	406
7.12	SIMATIC RF640T.................................................................................................................	407
7.12.1	Characteristics .....................................................................................................................	407
7.12.2	Ordering data .......................................................................................................................	407
7.12.3	Planning the use ..................................................................................................................	408

7.12.3.1Optimum antenna/transponder positioning with plane mounting of the transponder on

	metal ....................................................................................................................................	408
7.12.3.2	Range when mounted on flat metallic carrier plates............................................................	409
7.12.3.3	Range when mounted on non-metallic carrier materials .....................................................	410
7.12.3.4	Use of the transponder in hazardous areas.........................................................................	410
7.12.3.5	Use of the transponder in hazardous areas for gases.........................................................	411
7.12.3.6	Use of the transponder in hazardous areas for dusts..........................................................	413
7.12.4	Technical specifications .......................................................................................................	416
7.12.5	Dimension drawing ..............................................................................................................	419
7.12.6	Certificates and approvals ...................................................................................................	420
7.13	SIMATIC RF645T.................................................................................................................	421
7.13.1	Characteristics .....................................................................................................................	421
7.13.2	Ordering data .......................................................................................................................	421
7.13.3	Technical specifications .......................................................................................................	422
7.13.4	Dimension drawing ..............................................................................................................	424
7.13.5	Certificates and approvals ...................................................................................................	426
7.14	SIMATIC RF680T.................................................................................................................	427
7.14.1	Characteristics .....................................................................................................................	427
7.14.2	Ordering data .......................................................................................................................	428
7.14.3	Planning the use ..................................................................................................................	428

7.14.3.1Optimum antenna/transponder positioning with plane mounting of the transponder on

	metal ....................................................................................................................................	428
7.14.3.2	Range when mounted on flat metallic carrier plates............................................................	429
7.14.3.3	Range when mounted on non-metallic carrier materials .....................................................	429
7.14.3.4	Use of the transponder in the hazardous area ....................................................................	430
7.14.3.5	Use of the transponder in the hazardous area for gases ....................................................	430
7.14.3.6	Use of the transponder in the hazardous area for dusts .....................................................	433
7.14.4	Technical specifications .......................................................................................................	436
7.14.5	Dimension drawing ..............................................................................................................	438
7.14.6	Certificates and approvals ...................................................................................................	438
7.15	SIMATIC RF682T.................................................................................................................	440
7.15.1	Characteristics .....................................................................................................................	440
7.15.2	Ordering data .......................................................................................................................	440
7.15.3	Planning operation ...............................................................................................................	441

7.15.3.1Optimum antenna/transponder positioning with plane mounting of the transponder on

	metal ....................................................................................................................................	441
7.15.3.2	Note on installation ..............................................................................................................	441
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	7.15.3.3	Range when mounted on flat metallic carrier plates .............................................................	442
	7.15.4	Technical specifications ........................................................................................................	443
	7.15.5	Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................	445
	7.15.6	Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................	446
8	Integration into networks .....................................................................................................................		447
	8.1	Overview of parameterization of RF600 reader ....................................................................	447
	8.2	Integration in IT networks via the user application ...............................................................	447
	8.3	Integration in control networks ..............................................................................................	448
9	System diagnostics .............................................................................................................................		451
	9.1	Diagnostics via the LED displays of the reader ....................................................................	451
	9.1.1	How the LED status display works .......................................................................................	453
	9.1.2	Diagnostics via LED operating display .................................................................................	455
	9.2	XML/PLC error messages ....................................................................................................	456
10	Accessories	........................................................................................................................................	463
	10.1	Wide - range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems .....................................................	463
	10.1.1 ................................................................................................................................	Features	463
	10.1.2 ....................................................................................................................	Scope of supply	463
	10.1.3 ........................................................................................................................	Ordering data	464
	10.1.4 .................................................................................................................	Safety Information	465
	10.1.5 .........................................................................................................	Mounting & connecting	466
	10.1.6 ..........................................................	Pin assignment of DC outputs and mains connection	469
	10.1.7 ........................................................................................................	Technical specifications	470
	10.1.8 ...............................................................................................................	Dimension drawing	473
	10.1.9 ....................................................................................................	Certificates and approvals	474
	10.2 .........................................................................................	Power splitter for RF600 systems	476
	10.2.1 ......................................................................................................................	Characteristics	476
	10.2.2 ........................................................................................................................	Ordering data	476
	10.2.3 ...................................................................................................	Example of a configuration	477
	10.2.4 ........................................................................................................	Technical specifications	478
	10.2.5 ...............................................................................................................	Dimension drawing	479
	10.3 ................................................................................................	Reader and antenna holders	479
	10.3.1 ...............................................................................................................................	Overview	479
	10.3.2 ........................................................................................................................	Ordering data	479
	10.3.3 ............................................................................................................	Antenna mounting kit	480
	10.3.4 ......................................................................................................	SIMATIC antenna holder	481
	10.3.4.1 .........................................................................	Mounting with the SIMATIC antenna holder	481
	10.3.4.2 ...............................................................................................................	Dimension drawing	483
A	Appendix.............................................................................................................................................		487
	A.1 ....................................................................................................	Certificates and approvals	487
	A.2 ..................................................................................................................	Service & support	490

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Introduction

1

1.1Preface

Purpose of this document

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.

Scope of this documentation

This documentation is valid for all supplied versions of the SIMATIC RF600 system and describes the state of delivery as of 11/2018. If you are using older firmware versions, please refer to the 08/2011 edition of the documentation.

Registered trademarks

SIMATIC ®, SIMATIC RF ®, MOBY ®, RF MANAGER ® and SIMATIC Sensors ® are registered trademarks of Siemens AG.

Recycling and disposal

The products are low in harmful substances, can be recycled and meet the requirements of the Directive 2012/19/EU for disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

Do not dispose of the products at public disposal sites.

For environmentally compliant recycling and disposal of your electronic waste, please contact a company certified for the disposal of electronic waste or your Siemens representative.

Note the different country-specific regulations.

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1.2 Abbreviations and naming conventions

History

Currently released versions of the SIMATIC RF600 system manual:

Edition	Comment
11/2005	First edition
...	...
10/2014	15th revised and extended edition:
	New readers RF650R, RF680R and RF685R
07/2015	16th revised and extended edition
10/2015	17th revised and extended edition:
	Approval for the readers RF650R, RF680R, and RF685R
12/2015	18th revised and extended edition:
	New antennas RF650A and RF680A
10/2016	19th revised and extended edition:
	Revision of the transponder sections
02/2018	18th revised and extended edition:
	•	RF615A antenna
	•	RF645T, RF682T transponders
11/2018	19th revised and extended edition:
	Expansion of the documentation by the following:
	•	SIMATIC RF615R

Declaration of conformity

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.

Observance of installation guidelines

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

1.2Abbreviations and naming conventions

Abbreviations and naming conventions

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

Reader	Write/read device (SLG)
Transponder, tag	Data carrier, mobile data storage, (MDS)
Communications module (CM)	Interface module (ASM)
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Safety Information

2

2.1General safety instructions

Note

Heed the safety notices

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

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.

WARNING

Safety extra low voltage

The equipment is designed for operation with Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV) by a Limited Power Source (LPS). (This does not apply to 100 V ... 240 V devices.)

This means that only safety-extra low voltage (SELV) with a limited power source (LPS) complying with IEC 60950-1 / EN 60950-1 / VDE 0805-1 may be connected to the power supply terminals or the power supply unit for the equipment power supply must comply with NEC Class 2, according to the National Electrical Code (r) (ANSI / NFPA 70).

There is an additional requirement if devices are operated with a redundant power supply:

If the equipment is connected to a redundant power supply (two separate power supplies), both must meet these requirements.

WARNING

Opening the device

D not open the device when energized.

NOTICE

Alterations not permitted

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.

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2.1 General safety instructions

Operating temperature

CAUTION

Increased temperatures on the lower casing

Note that the lower casing of the readers is made of metal. This means that temperatures can occur on the lower casing that are higher than the maximum permitted operating temperature.

CAUTION

Do not expose the readers to direct sunlight

Note that the readers must not be exposed to direct sunlight. Direct sunlight can lead to the maximum permitted operating temperature being exceeded.

Overvoltage protection

NOTICE

Protection of the external 24 VDC voltage supply

If the module is supplied via extensive 24 V supply lines or networks, interference by strong electromagnetic pulses on the supply lines is possible, e.g. from lightning or the switching of large loads.

The connector for the 24 VDC external power supply is not protected against strong electromagnetic pulses. Make sure that any cables liable to lightning strikes are fitted with suitable overvoltage protection.

Repairs

WARNING

Repairs only by authorized qualified personnel

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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2.1 General safety instructions

Lightning protection

CAUTION

Installation only in protected areas

Antennas and readers 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.

When installing outdoors, we recommend that you protect the readers/antennas from the weather with a box.

The antenna RF650A must not be installed in the (protected) outdoor area.

Antenna or reader

Protected area (indoors); grounding is not necessary here. Protected area (outdoors); grounding is not necessary here.

Figure 2-1 Mounting the reader in protected areas

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2.1 General safety instructions

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 customer service or where you purchased your device to find out which system expansions are suitable for installation.

Note

Warranty conditions

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

Security information

Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.

In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial security concept. Siemens’ products and solutions constitute one element of such a concept.

Customers are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to their plants, systems, machines and networks. Such systems, machines and components should only be connected to an enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent such a connection is necessary and only when appropriate security measures (e.g. firewalls and/or network segmentation) are in place.

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

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

Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customers’ exposure to cyber threats.

To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS Feed under

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

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

2.2Safety 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.

Note

Alterations not permitted

Alterations to the devices are not permitted. If this is not adhered to, the radio approvals, the relevant country approvals (e.g. CE or FCC) and the manufacturer's guarantee are invalidated.

Modifications to the SIMATIC RF600 system

NOTICE

Damage to the system

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 customer service or where you purchased your device to find out which system expansions are suitable for installation.

NOTICE

Loss of warranty

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

Note

Loss of validity for type tests and certificates

SIMATIC RFID products comply with the salient safety specifications to VDE/DIN, IEC, EN, UL and CSA. When using RFID components that do not belong to the RF600 range of products, all type tests as well as all certificates relevant to the RF600, such as CE, FCC, UL, CSA are invalidated.

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2.3 Safety distance to transmitter antenna

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-party RFID components. This particularly applies to modification or replacement of:

•Antennas

•Antenna cables

•readers

•Power supply units with connection cables

2.3Safety distance to transmitter antenna

2.3.1Safety distance between transmitter antenna and personnel

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.

Limits

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:

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 f1/2	0.0037 x f1/2
2.000 - 300.000	61	0,16

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/m2

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2.3 Safety distance to transmitter antenna

2.3.2Minimum distance to antenna in accordance with ETSI

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

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 41.25 V/m marks the "safety limit value".

For the maximum permitted transmit power (1/r2) 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.

Distance to transmitter antenna [m]	Feld strength [V/m]	% of limit value
1	10	24
5	2	5

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:

Radiated power ERP [W]	Safety distance to transmitter antenna [m]
2.0	0.24
1.0	0.17
0.5	0.12

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2.3 Safety distance to transmitter antenna

Note

Reduced maximum radiated power with RF600 readers

The SIMATIC RF615R (ETSI) reader has a maximum transmit power of 400 mW. The radiated power depends on the antenna cable and the antenna used, but must not exceed 2 W ERP.

The SIMATIC RF650R (ETSI) reader has a maximum transmit power of 1 W. The radiated power therefore depends on the antenna cable and the antenna used, but must not exceed 2 W ERP.

The SIMATIC RF680R (ETSI) reader has a maximum transmit power of 2 W. The radiated power therefore depends on the antenna cable and the antenna used, but must not exceed 2 W ERP.

The SIMATIC RF685R (ETSI) reader has a maximum radiated power of 2 W ERP. The safety clearance is therefore at least 0.24 m.

When using Siemens products and with suitable configuration via the WBM, the high limits cannot be exceeded.

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

Minimum distance to antenna in accordance with FCC (USA)

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.

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2.3 Safety distance to transmitter antenna

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

Distance to transmitter antenna [m]	Feld strength [V/m]	% of limit value
1	10.9	26
5	2.2	5.3

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:

Radiated power EIRP [W]	Safety distance to transmitter antenna [m]
4.0	0.26
<2.5	>0.20

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

Note

Reduced maximum radiated power with RF600 readers

The SIMATIC RF615R (FCC) reader has a maximum transmit power of 400 mW. The radiated power depends on the antenna cable and the antenna used, but must not exceed 2 W ERP.

The SIMATIC RF650R (FCC) reader has a maximum transmit power of 1 W. The radiated power therefore depends on the antenna cable and the antenna used, but must not exceed 4 W EIRP.

The SIMATIC RF680R (FCC) reader has a maximum transmit power of 2 W. The radiated power therefore depends on the antenna cable and the antenna used, but must not exceed 4 W EIRP.

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

When using Siemens products and with suitable configuration via the WBM, the high limits cannot be exceeded.

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2.3 Safety distance to transmitter antenna

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System overview of SIMATIC RF600

3

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

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, RF685R

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System overview of SIMATIC RF600

3.1Application areas of RF600

●Acquisition level

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

●Control 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.

●IT level

The Manufacturing Execution System (MES) closes the gap between the data that arises in the automation environment (control level) and the logistic and commercial processes of the company (business administration control). MES solutions are used, for example, for defining and performing production processes.

3.1Application areas of RF600

RFID (radio frequency identification) permits continuous identification, tracking and documentation of all delivered, stocked and shipped goods in the incoming goods, warehouse, production, production logistics and distribution departments. A small data medium - referred to as SmartLabel, transponder or tag - is attached to every item, package or pallet, and contains all important information. The data medium receives the power it requires via an antenna which is also used for data transmission.

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3.2 System components

3.2System components

Table 3- 1 System components of the RF600 product series

Product photo	Description
	SIMATIC RF615R
	RF615R reader is suitable for applications in production logistics and distribution. It is charac-
	terized by a very compact size - with reduced transmit power - as well as an internal antenna.
	It is integrated for distribution via Ethernet with the XML protocol or OPC UA. PROFINET is
	available for integration in production logistics. It is equipped with an integrated antenna and
	has a connector for an external antenna.
	SIMATIC RF650R
	The RF650R reader is suitable for applications in logistics. It is integrated via Ethernet with
	the XML protocol or OPC UA. It has 4 connectors for external antennas.

SIMATIC RF680R

The RF680R reader is suitable for applications in production logistics and distribution. It is integrated for distribution via Ethernet with the XML protocol or OPC UA. For integration in production logistics PROFINET, Ethernet/IP or PROFIBUS are available. As an alternative, integration can also be via PROFIBUS via the serial interface. It has 4 connectors for external antennas.

SIMATIC RF685R

The RF685R reader is suitable for applications in production logistics and distribution. It is integrated for distribution via Ethernet with the XML protocol or OPC UA. For integration in production logistics PROFINET, Ethernet/IP or PROFIBUS are available. As an alternative, integration can also be via PROFIBUS via the serial interface. It is equipped with an integrated antenna with switchable polarization and has a connector for an external antenna.

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System overview of SIMATIC RF600

3.2 System components

Product photo	Description
	SIMATIC RF650M
	The RF650M mobile reader expands the identification system RF600 with a powerful
	handheld terminal for applications in the areas of logistics, production and service. In addi-
	tion, it is an indispensable aid for commissioning and testing.

SIMATIC RF615A and RF620A

SIMATIC RF615A and RF620A are linear antennas with a very compact design suitable for industry. They are suitable for UHF transponders with normal (far field) antenna characteristics.

SIMATIC RF640A

The SIMATIC RF640A is a circular antenna of medium size for universal applications, for example material flow and logistics systems.

SIMATIC RF642A

SIMATIC RF642A is a linear antenna of medium size for environments where a lot of metal occurs.

SIMATIC RF650A

SIMATIC RF650A is a circular antenna of medium size for universal use in industrial applications in production and logistics.

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3.2 System components

Product photo	Description
	SIMATIC RF660A
	SIMATIC RF660A is a powerful circular antenna for production and logistics applications.

SIMATIC RF680A

SIMATIC RF680A is an antenna whose polarization can be changed (circular, linear horizontal or linear vertical) of medium size for universal use in industrial applications in production and logistics.

RF600 transponders

The RF600 transponder family provides the right solution for every application:

RF610T ISO Card is a flexible card suitable for numerous applications.

The transponders RF620T, RF625T, RF630T, RF640T and RF645T are designed specially for industrial requirements. They are very rugged and highly resistant to detergents. The RF640T can also be mounted directly on metal.

The transponder RF622T with its 4 KB of FRAM memory is particularly suitable for storing larger amounts of data.

The transponders RF680T and RF682T were developed specifically for use in high temperatures up to 220° C.

In the area of Smartlabels, a comprehensive spectrum of competitively priced labels is available for the widest range of requirements.

The heat-resistant smart label RF690L can resist temperatures up to 230 °C or 160 °C and is therefore ideally suited to identification tasks in the paint shop/drying area.

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System overview of SIMATIC RF600

3.3 Features

3.3Features

The RF600 identification system has the following performance features:

Table 3- 2 Features of the RF600 RFID system

Type	Contactless RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) system in the UHF band
Transmission frequency	• ETSI: 865 to 868 MHz
	• FCC: 902 to 928 MHz
	• CMIIT: 920.625 to 924.375 MHz
	• ARIB (STD-T106): 916.8 MHz to 920.4 MHz
	• ARIB (STD-T107): 920.4 to 923.4 MHz
Standards	ISO 18000-62, ISO 18000-63

Table 3- 3 Features of the RF600 readers

Reader	Antennas	Read/write distance 1)	Interface
RF615R	1 x internal antenna	Internal antenna: < 1 m	Ethernet, OPC UA, PROFINET
	1 x antenna connector for	External antenna: < 3 m
	external antennas
RF650R	4 x antenna connectors for	< 8 m	Ethernet, OPC UA
	external antennas
RF680R	4 x antenna connectors for	< 8 m	Ethernet, Ethernet/IP, OPC
	external antennas		UA, PROFINET and
			PROFIBUS
RF685R	1 x internal antenna	Internal antenna: < 7 m	Ethernet, Ethernet/IP, OPC
	1 x antenna connector for	External antenna < 8 m	UA, PROFINET and
	external antennas		PROFIBUS

1) Depends on the connected antenna and the transponder being used

Certificates

RF600 readers support the following certificates and approvals:

●RF615R certificates (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/25391/cert)

●RF650R certificates (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15085/cert)

●RF680R/RF685R certificates (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15088/cert)

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