Siemens SIMATIC RF200 System Manual

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RFID systems SIMATIC RF200

System Manual

07/2017

J31069

-D0227-U001-A9-7619

Introduction

Safety notes

System overview

Planning the RF200 system

Readers

Antennas

Transponder

System integration

System diagnostics

Appendix

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Table of contents

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

1.1 Abbreviations and naming conventions .................................................................................. 14

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

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

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

3.2 Overview of transponders ....................................................................................................... 23

4 Planning the RF200 system .................................................................................................................. 27

4.1 Fundamentals of application planning .................................................................................... 27

4.1.1 Selection criteria for SIMATIC RF200 components ................................................................ 27

4.1.2 Transmission window and read/write distance ....................................................................... 27

4.1.3 Width of the transmission window .......................................................................................... 30

4.1.4 Impact of secondary fields ...................................................................................................... 31

4.1.5 Permissible directions of motion of the transponder ............................................................... 34

4.1.6 Operation in static and dynamic mode ................................................................................... 35

4.1.7 Dwell time of the transponder ................................................................................................. 36

4.1.8 Communication between communication module, reader and transponder .......................... 37

4.2 Field data of transponders and readers .................................................................................. 38

4.2.1 Field data ................................................................................................................................ 39

4.2.2 Minimum clearances ............................................................................................................... 48

4.3 Installation guidelines.............................................................................................................. 50

4.3.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................. 50

4.3.2 Reduction of interference due to metal ................................................................................... 51

4.3.3 Effects of metal on different transponders and readers .......................................................... 53

4.3.4 Impact of metal on the transmission window .......................................................................... 54

4.3.4.1 RF210R ................................................................................................................................... 55

4.3.4.2 RF220R ................................................................................................................................... 58

4.3.4.3 RF240R ................................................................................................................................... 60

4.3.4.4 RF250R ................................................................................................................................... 63

4.3.4.5 RF260R ................................................................................................................................... 71

4.3.4.6 RF280R ................................................................................................................................... 74

4.3.4.7 RF290R ................................................................................................................................... 76

4.3.5 Installation and connection of 2 to 6 antennas with one RF290R reader ............................... 80

4.3.5.1 Installation options with the antenna splitter (2-4 antennas) .................................................. 80

4.3.5.2 Antenna installation ................................................................................................................. 84

4.3.5.3 Installation options with the antenna multiplexer (2-6 antennas) ........................................... 88

4.3.6 Chemical resistance of the reader and transponders ............................................................. 89

4.3.6.1 Readers .................................................................................................................................. 89

4.3.6.2 Transponder ............................................................................................................................ 93

4.4 Further information ................................................................................................................ 101

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5 Readers ............................................................................................................................................... 103

5.1 SIMATIC RF210R ................................................................................................................ 104

5.1.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 104

5.1.2 RF210R ordering data ......................................................................................................... 104

5.1.3 Pin assignment RF210R with RS422 interface .................................................................... 105

5.1.4 LED operating display .......................................................................................................... 105

5.1.5 Minimum distance between RF210R readers ...................................................................... 106

5.1.6 Technical specifications of the RF210R reader ................................................................... 107

5.1.7 Approvals ............................................................................................................................. 108

5.1.8 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 109

5.2 SIMATIC RF210M ................................................................................................................ 110

5.2.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 110

5.2.2 Ordering data RF210M ........................................................................................................ 110

5.2.3 Installing the RF210M reader ............................................................................................... 111

5.2.4 Pin assignment RF210M with RS-422 interface .................................................................. 112

5.2.5 LED operating display .......................................................................................................... 112

5.2.6 Technical specifications of the RF210M reader ................................................................... 113

5.2.7 Approvals ............................................................................................................................. 114

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

115

5.3 SIMATIC RF220R ................................................................................................................ 116

5.3.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 116

5.3.2 RF220R ordering data ......................................................................................................... 116

5.3.3 RF220R pin assignment with RS422 interface .................................................................... 117

5.3.4 LED operating display .......................................................................................................... 117

5.3.5 Minimum distance between RF220R readers ...................................................................... 118

5.3.6 Technical specifications of the RF220R reader ................................................................... 119

5.3.7 Approvals ............................................................................................................................. 120

5.3.8 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 121

5.4 SIMATIC RF240R ................................................................................................................ 122

5.4.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 122

5.4.2 RF240R ordering data ......................................................................................................... 122

5.4.3 Pin assignment RF240R ...................................................................................................... 123

5.4.4 LED operating display .......................................................................................................... 123

5.4.5 Minimum distance between several RF240R readers ......................................................... 124

5.4.6 Technical specifications of the RF240R reader ................................................................... 125

5.4.7 Approvals ............................................................................................................................. 127

5.4.8 Dimension drawing

.............................................................................................................. 128

5.5 SIMATIC RF250R ................................................................................................................ 128

5.5.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 128

5.5.2 Ordering data RF250R ......................................................................................................... 129

5.5.3 Pin assignment RF250R ...................................................................................................... 129

5.5.4 LED operating display .......................................................................................................... 129

5.5.5 Technical specifications of the RF250R reader ................................................................... 130

5.5.6 Approvals ............................................................................................................................. 131

5.5.7 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 133

5.6 SIMATIC RF260R ................................................................................................................ 134

5.6.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 134

5.6.2 Ordering data for RF260R ................................................................................................... 134

5.6.3 Pin assignment RF260R ...................................................................................................... 135

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5.6.4 LED operating display ........................................................................................................... 135

5.6.5 Minimum distance between several RF260R ....................................................................... 136

5.6.6 Technical data of the RF260R reader................................................................................... 137

5.6.7 Approvals .............................................................................................................................. 138

5.6.8 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 139

5.7 SIMATIC RF280R ................................................................................................................. 140

5.7.1 Features ................................................................................................................................ 140

5.7.2 Ordering data RF280R.......................................................................................................... 140

5.7.3 Pin assignment RF280R ....................................................................................................... 141

5.7.4 LED operating display ........................................................................................................... 141

5.7.5 Minimum distance between RF280R readers ...................................................................... 142

5.7.6 Technical specifications of the RF280R reader .................................................................... 143

5.7.7 Approvals .............................................................................................................................. 144

5.7.8 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 146

5.8 SIMATIC RF290R ................................................................................................................. 147

5.8.1 Features ................................................................................................................................ 147

5.8.2 Ordering data RF290R.......................................................................................................... 147

5.8.3 Pin assignment RF290R ....................................................................................................... 149

5.8.4 LED operating display ........................................................................................................... 151

5.8.5 Installing the RF290R reader ................................................................................................ 152

5.8.5.1 Wall mounting ....................................................................................................................... 152

5.8.5.2 Installing on the S7-300 standard rail ................................................................................... 153

5.8.5.3 Installation on a DIN rail ........................................................................................................ 153

5.8.6 Technical specifications of the RF290R reader .................................................................... 155

5.8.7 Approvals .............................................................................................................................. 156

5.8.8 Note on the use of the RF290R as a replacement for SLG D10 / SLG D10S ...................... 158

5.8.9 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 159

6 Antennas ............................................................................................................................................ 161

6.1 ANT 1 .................................................................................................................................... 161

6.1.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 161

6.1.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 161

6.1.3 Flush-mounted in metal ........................................................................................................ 162

6.1.4 Operating / limit distances .................................................................................................... 162

6.1.5 Minimum clearances ............................................................................................................. 163

6.1.6 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 164

6.1.7 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 165

6.2 ANT 3 .................................................................................................................................... 166

6.2.1 Features ................................................................................................................................ 166

6.2.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 166

6.2.3 Mounting on/in metal............................................................................................................. 167

6.2.4 Operating / limit distances .................................................................................................... 168

6.2.5 Minimum spacing .................................................................................................................. 169

6.2.6 Technical data ....................................................................................................................... 170

6.2.7 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 171

6.3 ANT 8 .................................................................................................................................... 172

6.3.1

Features ................................................................................................................................ 172

6.3.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 172

6.3.3 Transmission window............................................................................................................ 173

6.3.4 Flush-mounted in metal ........................................................................................................ 173

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6.3.5 Minimum spacing ................................................................................................................. 174

6.3.6 Technical data ...................................................................................................................... 175

6.3.7 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 176

6.4 ANT 12 ................................................................................................................................. 177

6.4.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 177

6.4.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 177

6.4.3 Transmission window ........................................................................................................... 178

6.4.4 Flush-mounted in metal ....................................................................................................... 178

6.4.5 Minimum spacing ................................................................................................................. 179

6.4.6 Technical data ...................................................................................................................... 180

6.4.7 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 181

6.5 ANT 18 ................................................................................................................................. 182

6.5.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 182

6.5.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 182

6.5.3 Transmission window ........................................................................................................... 183

6.5.4 Flush-mounted in metal ....................................................................................................... 183

6.5.5

Minimum spacing ................................................................................................................. 184

6.5.6 Technical data ...................................................................................................................... 185

6.5.7 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 186

6.6 ANT 30 ................................................................................................................................. 187

6.6.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 187

6.6.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 187

6.6.3 Transmission window ........................................................................................................... 188

6.6.4 Flush-mounted in metal ....................................................................................................... 189

6.6.5 Minimum spacing ................................................................................................................. 189

6.6.6 Technical data ...................................................................................................................... 190

6.6.7 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 191

6.7 ANT D5 ................................................................................................................................ 192

6.7.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 192

6.7.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 192

6.7.3 Transmission window ........................................................................................................... 193

6.7.4 Flush-mounted in metal ....................................................................................................... 194

6.7.5 Minimum spacing ................................................................................................................. 194

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

195

6.7.7 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 197

6.8 ANT D6 ................................................................................................................................ 198

6.8.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 198

6.8.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 198

6.8.3 Transmission window ........................................................................................................... 199

6.8.4 Metal-free area ..................................................................................................................... 200

6.8.5 Minimum spacing ................................................................................................................. 200

6.8.6 Technical data ...................................................................................................................... 201

6.8.7 Dimensional diagram ........................................................................................................... 202

6.9 ANT D10 .............................................................................................................................. 203

6.9.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 203

6.9.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 203

6.9.3 Transmission window ........................................................................................................... 204

6.9.4 Metal-free area ..................................................................................................................... 205

6.9.5 Minimum spacing ................................................................................................................. 206

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6.9.6 Technical data ....................................................................................................................... 206

6.9.7 Dimensional diagram ............................................................................................................ 208

7 Transponder ....................................................................................................................................... 209

7.1 Memory configuration of ISO the transponders .................................................................... 209

7.2 MDS D100 ............................................................................................................................ 210

7.2.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 210

7.2.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 210

7.2.3 Metal-free area ...................................................................................................................... 211

7.2.4 Technical data ....................................................................................................................... 212

7.2.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 214

7.3 MDS D117 ............................................................................................................................ 215

7.3.1 Features ................................................................................................................................ 215

7.3.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 215

7.3.3 Mounting in metal .................................................................................................................. 215

7.3.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 216

7.3.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 217

7.4 MDS D124 ............................................................................................................................ 218

7.4.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 218

7.4.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 218

7.4.3 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................................ 219

7.4.4

Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 220

7.4.5 Use of the MDS D124 in hazardous area ............................................................................. 221

7.4.6 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 223

7.5 MDS D126 ............................................................................................................................ 224

7.5.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 224

7.5.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 224

7.5.3 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................................ 225

7.5.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 226

7.5.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 227

7.6 MDS D127 ............................................................................................................................ 228

7.6.1 Features ................................................................................................................................ 228

7.6.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 228

7.6.3 Mounting in metal .................................................................................................................. 229

7.6.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 230

7.6.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 231

7.7 MDS D139 ............................................................................................................................ 232

7.7.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 232

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

232

7.7.3 Metal-free area ...................................................................................................................... 233

7.7.4 Mounting in metal .................................................................................................................. 234

7.7.5 Cleaning the transponder ..................................................................................................... 234

7.7.6 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 235

7.7.7 Use of the MDS D139 in hazardous areas ........................................................................... 236

7.7.8 Dimension drawings .............................................................................................................. 238

7.8 MDS D160 ............................................................................................................................ 239

7.8.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 239

7.8.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 239

7.8.3 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................................ 240

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7.8.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 240

7.8.5 Dimension drawings ............................................................................................................. 242

7.9 MDS D165 ............................................................................................................................ 243

7.9.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 243

7.9.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 243

7.9.3 Technical data ...................................................................................................................... 244

7.9.4 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 245

7.10 MDS D200 ............................................................................................................................ 246

7.10.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 246

7.10.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 246

7.10.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................... 247

7.10.4 Technical data ...................................................................................................................... 248

7.10.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 250

7.11 MDS D261 ............................................................................................................................ 250

7.11.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 250

7.11.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 250

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

251

7.11.4 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 252

7.12 MDS D324 ............................................................................................................................ 253

7.12.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 253

7.12.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 253

7.12.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................... 254

7.12.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 255

7.12.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 256

7.13 MDS D339 ............................................................................................................................ 257

7.13.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 257

7.13.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 257

7.13.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................... 258

7.13.4 Mounting in metal ................................................................................................................. 259

7.13.5 Cleaning the transponder ..................................................................................................... 259

7.13.6 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 260

7.13.7 Use of the MDS D339 in hazardous areas .......................................................................... 261

7.13.8 Dimensional drawing ............................................................................................................ 263

7.14 MDS D400 ............................................................................................................................ 264

7.14.1

Features ............................................................................................................................... 264

7.14.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 264

7.14.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................... 265

7.14.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 266

7.14.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 268

7.15 MDS D421 ............................................................................................................................ 269

7.15.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 269

7.15.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 269

7.15.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................... 270

7.15.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 272

7.15.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 273

7.16 MDS D422 ............................................................................................................................ 274

7.16.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 274

7.16.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 274

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7.16.3 Mounting in metal .................................................................................................................. 274

7.16.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 275

7.16.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 276

7.17 MDS D423 ............................................................................................................................ 277

7.17.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 277

7.17.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 277

7.17.3 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................................ 277

7.17.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 279

7.17.5 Dimensional drawing............................................................................................................. 281

7.18 MDS D424 ............................................................................................................................ 281

7.18.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 281

7.18.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 282

7.18.3 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................................ 282

7.18.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 283

7.18.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 285

7.19 MDS D425 ............................................................................................................................ 285

7.19.1 Characteristics ......................................................................................................................

285

7.19.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 286

7.19.3 Application example .............................................................................................................. 286

7.19.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 286

7.19.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 288

7.20 MDS D426 ............................................................................................................................ 288

7.20.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 288

7.20.2 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................................ 289

7.20.3 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 290

7.20.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 290

7.20.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 291

7.21 MDS D428 ............................................................................................................................ 292

7.21.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 292

7.21.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 292

7.21.3 Application example .............................................................................................................. 293

7.21.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 293

7.21.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 295

7.22 MDS D460 ............................................................................................................................ 295

7.22.1

Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 295

7.22.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 296

7.22.3 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................................ 296

7.22.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 297

7.22.5 Dimension drawings .............................................................................................................. 298

7.23 MDS D521 ............................................................................................................................ 299

7.23.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 299

7.23.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 299

7.23.3 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................................ 299

7.23.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 301

7.23.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 303

7.24 MDS D522 ............................................................................................................................ 303

7.24.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 303

7.24.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 304

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7.24.3 Mounting in metal ................................................................................................................. 304

7.24.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 305

7.24.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 306

7.25 MDS D522 special variant ................................................................................................... 307

7.25.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 307

7.25.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 307

7.25.3 Mounting in metal ................................................................................................................. 308

7.25.4 Installation instructions ......................................................................................................... 308

7.25.5 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 310

7.25.6 Dimensional drawing ............................................................................................................ 311

7.26 MDS D524 ............................................................................................................................ 312

7.26.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 312

7.26.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 312

7.26.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................... 313

7.26.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 314

7.26.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 315

7.27 MDS D526

............................................................................................................................ 316

7.27.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 316

7.27.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 316

7.27.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................... 317

7.27.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 318

7.27.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 319

7.28 MDS D528 ............................................................................................................................ 320

7.28.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 320

7.28.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 320

7.28.3 Application example ............................................................................................................. 321

7.28.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 321

7.28.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 323

8 System integration ............................................................................................................................... 325

9 System diagnostics .............................................................................................................................. 329

9.1 Error codes of the RF200 readers ....................................................................................... 329

9.2 Diagnostics functions - STEP 7 ........................................................................................... 331

9.2.1 Reader diagnostics with "Reader Status" (SLG Status) ...................................................... 331

9.2.2 Transponder diagnostics with "Tag Status" (MDS Status) .................................................. 333

A Appendix ............................................................................................................................................. 335

A.1 Certificates & approvals ....................................................................................................... 335

A.2 Accessories .......................................................................................................................... 337

A.2.1 Antenna splitter .................................................................................................................... 337

A.2.2 Antenna multiplexer SIMATIC RF260X ............................................................................... 339

A.2.2.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 339

A.2.2.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 339

A.2.2.3 Description ........................................................................................................................... 340

A.2.2.4 Principle of operation ........................................................................................................... 340

A.2.2.5 Connectors ........................................................................................................................... 341

A.2.2.6 Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 342

A.2.2.7 Parameterization .................................................................................................................. 342

A.2.2.8 RF260X commands ............................................................................................................. 344

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A.2.2.9 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 345

A.2.2.10 Dimensional drawing............................................................................................................. 346

A.2.3 Wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems ..................................................... 347

A.2.3.1 Features ................................................................................................................................ 347

A.2.3.2 Scope of supply .................................................................................................................... 348

A.2.3.3 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 348

A.2.3.4 Safety Information ................................................................................................................. 348

A.2.3.5 Connecting ............................................................................................................................ 349

A.2.3.6 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 350

A.2.3.7 Pin assignment of DC outputs and mains connection .......................................................... 352

A.2.3.8 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 353

A.2.3.9 Certificates and approvals .................................................................................................... 354

A.2.4 Transponder holders ............................................................................................................. 355

A.3 Connecting cable .................................................................................................................. 361

A.3.1 Reader RF2xxR (RS-422) with ASM 456 / RF160C / RF170C / RF180C / RF182C ........... 361

A.3.2 Reader RF2xxR (RS-422) with ASM 475 ............................................................................. 363

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

364

A.3.4 Reader RF240R/RF260R/RF290R (RS232) with PC ........................................................... 364

A.3.5 Reader RF290R .................................................................................................................... 366

A.4 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 367

A.5 Service & Support ................................................................................................................. 377

Index................................................................................................................................................... 379

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Introduction

SIMATIC RF200 is a compact RFID system in the SIMATIC RFID product family. The product range comprises cost-efficient RF readers that are ideal for use in small assembly lines or in intralogistics. SIMATIC RF200 RFID readers only support the RFID standard ISO 15693 and are therefore ideal for operation with the extensive range of ISO 15693 transponders.

The readers of the RF200 product family are available with the following interfaces:

● RS-422 for connecting to the communications modules

● RS-232 with a simple ASCII protocol for connection to PCs and third-party controllers

● IO-Link for connection to IO Link masters from Siemens and third-party controllers

Readers with an internal antenna have a particularly compact design (RF210R/RF220R/RF240R/RF260R). RF250R and RF290R are designed for operation with external antennas either to achieve longer distances or larger field sizes (RF290R with ANT D5/D6/D10) or to allow installation where there is very little space (RF250R with ANT 3/8/12/18/30).

Scope of validity of this document

This documentation is valid for all variants of the SIMATIC RF200 system and describes the devices shipped as of July 2015.

Registered trademarks

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

Further information

For additional information, refer to the manuals:

● Function manual "Ident profile and Ident blocks" (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/us/en/view/106368029

)

● Function manual "FB 45" (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/21738808)

● Operating instructions "RF200 IO-Link"

(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/60641859

)

● System manual "MOBY D" (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/13628689

)

Introduction

1.1 Abbreviations and naming conventions

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● Operating instructions "RF310M" (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/us/en/view/51812642

)

● Product information "RF200 command set" (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/us/en/view/44864850

)

History

The following issues of the SIMATIC RF200 system manual have been published:

Output

Note

03/2011

First edition

05/2011 Expansion of the documentation with the addition of the device variant RF260R with

RS-232 interface

09/2011

Expansion of the documentation with the device variant RF240R

03/2013 Expansion of the documentation with the device variant RF290R 09/2013 Expansion of the documentation by the following:

• The device variant RF250R

• The device variants RF240R and RF260R with ASCII interface

• Antennas ANT 8, ANT 12, ANT 18 and ANT 30

• Transponder

07/2015 Expansion of the documentation by the following:

• ANT 3 antennas

• MDS D5xx transponder

• Mobile reader RF210R

05/2017 Expansion of the documentation by the following:

• Device version RF280R

• Mobile Reader RF350M

1.1

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

WARNING

Opening the device

Do not open the device when when the power supply is on. Unauthorized opening of and improper repairs to the device may result in substantial damage to equipment or risk of personal injury to the user.

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.

Installation instructions

NOTICE

Switch/fuse to disconnect the reader from the power supply

Make sure that the readers can be disconnected from the power supply with a switch or a fuse. The function of the switch or fuse must be clearly recognizable.

Operating temperature

CAUTION

Danger of burns

Note that some outer components of the reader are made of metal. Depending on the environmental conditions temperatures can occur on the device that are higher than the maximum permitted operating temperature.

Safety notes

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Repairs

WARNING

Repairs only by authorized qualified personnel

Repairs may only be carried out by authorized qualified personnel. Unauthorized openi

ng of

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

System expansions

Only install system expansions intended for this system. If you install other expansions, you may damage the system or violate the safety requirements and regulations for radio frequency interference suppression. Contact Technical Support or your local sales department to find out which system expansions are suitable for installation.

NOTICE

Warranty conditions

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

Safety distances

CAUTION

Safety distance between reader/antenna and persons

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

• RF310R: ≥ 80 mm

• RF340R: ≥ 130 mm

• RF350R + ANT 1: ≥ 140 mm

• RF350R + ANT 3: ≥ 80 mm

• RF350R + ANT 12: ≥ 25 mm

• RF350R + ANT 18: ≥ 50 mm

• RF350R + ANT 30: ≥ 80 mm

• RF380R: ≥ 250 mm

• RF382R: ≥ 130 mm

Note Safety distance with pacemakers

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

Safety notes

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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 only form one element of such a concept.

Customer is responsible to prevent unauthorized access to its plants, systems, machines and networks. Systems, machines and components should only be connected to the enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent necessary and with appropriate security measures (e.g. use of firewalls and network segmentation) in place.

Additionally, Siemens’ guidance on appropriate security measures should be taken into account. For more information about industrial security, please visit Link: (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity

)

Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure. Siemens strongly recommends to apply product updates as soon as available and to always use the latest product versions. Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and failure to apply latest updates may increase customer’s 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

Safety notes

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SIMATIC RF200 is an inductive identification system that is compatible with the ISO 15693 standard and was specially designed for use in industrial production for the control and optimization of material flows.

In contrast to SIMATIC RF300, SIMATIC RF200 is intended for RFID applications where performance requirements are not very high, for example with regard to data volume, transfer rate or diagnostics options. SIMATIC RF200 is characterized by particularly favorable prices.

System overview

3.1 RFID components and their function

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3.1

RFID components and their function

RF200 system components

Figure 3-1 RF200 system overview

System overview

3.1 RFID components and their function

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

Transponder

RF210R/

RF210M

RF220R

RF240R

RF260R

RF280R

RF290R 4)

RF350M

MDS D100

-- ○ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

MDS D117

○ -- -- -- -- -- ✓

MDS D124

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

MDS D126

-- ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

MDS D127

✓

MDS D139 1)

-- ○ ○ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

MDS D160 2)

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

MDS D165

-- ○ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

MDS D200

-- ○ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

MDS D261

-- ○ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

MDS D324

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

MDS D339

-- ○ ○ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

MDS D400

-- ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓

MDS D421

✓ ○ --

✓

MDS D422

✓ ✓ ✓

✓

MDS D423

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓

MDS D424

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

MDS D425

✓ ✓ ✓

-- ✓ --

✓

MDS D426

-- ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

MDS D428

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓

MDS D460

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ○ / ✓ 5) ✓

MDS D521

✓ ○ --

✓

MDS D522 3)

✓ ✓ ✓

✓

MDS D524

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

MDS D525

✓ ✓ ✓

-- ✓ --

MDS D526

-- ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

MDS D528

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓

only with the article number 6GT2600-0AA10

only with the article number 6GT2600-0AB10

The transponder MDS D522 special variant has the same compatibility as the transponder MDS D522.

in conjunction with ANT D5, D6 or D10

combination recommended only in conjunction with ANT D5.

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

✓

Combination possible

Combination not possible

○

Combination possible, but not recommended

System overview

3.1 RFID components and their function

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Table 3- 2 Reader-transponder combination options, Part 2

RF250R with

Transponder

ANT 1

ANT 3

ANT 8

ANT 12

ANT 18

ANT 30

MDS D100 ✓ ○

○

MDS D117

-- ✓ ✓

MDS D124

✓ ✓ -- -- ✓ ✓

MDS D126 ✓ ✓

✓

MDS D127

-- ✓ ✓

MDS D139 ✓ ○

○

MDS D160 ✓ ✓

-- ✓ ✓

✓

MDS D165 ✓ ○

○

MDS D200 ✓ ○

○

MDS D261 ✓ ○

○

MDS D324 ✓ ✓

-- ○ ✓

✓

MDS D339 ✓ ○

○

MDS D400 ✓ ○

○

MDS D421

-- ✓ ✓ ✓ --

MDS D422

-- ✓ -- ✓ ✓

✓

MDS D423 ✓ ✓

-- ✓ ✓

MDS D424 ✓ ✓

-- ✓ ✓

MDS D425 ✓ ✓

-- ✓ ✓

✓

MDS D426 ✓ ✓

✓

MDS D428 ✓ ✓

-- ✓ ✓

✓

MDS D460 ✓ ✓

-- ✓ ✓

✓

MDS D521

-- -- ✓ ✓ ✓ --

MDS D522)

-- ✓ -- ✓ ✓

✓

MDS D524 ✓ ✓

-- ✓ ✓

MDS D525 ✓ ✓

-- ✓ ✓

✓

MDS D526 ✓ ✓

✓

MDS D528 ✓ ✓

-- ✓ ✓

✓

Combination possible

Combination not possible

○

Combination possible, but not recommended

System overview

3.2 Overview of transponders

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3.2

Overview of transponders

Overview of typical areas of application of ISO transponders for RF200

Transponder

Area of application

MDS D100 From simple identification such as electronic barcode replacement or supplementation, through ware-

house and distribution logistics, right up to product identification. With this transponder, the maximum

ranges are achieved in combination with the SIMATIC RF260R reader.

MDS D117 Very compact data carrier that can be cemented into objects where precise positioning is necessary. e.g.

tool identification.

MDS D124

Application areas in factory automation (e.g. small paintshops to 180°C).

MDS D126 Compact and rugged ISO transponder; suitable for identification of transport units in production-related

logistics; can also be deployed in harsh conditions.

MDS D127 Very compact data carrier that can be screwed into areas where precise positioning is necessary. e.g. tool

identification.

MDS D139 1) Applications in production automation with high temperature demands (up to +220 °C).

Typical application areas:

• Paintshops and their preparatory treatments

• Primer coat, electrolytic dip area, cataphoresis with the associated drying furnaces

• Top coat area with drying furnaces

• Washing areas at temperatures > 85 °C

• Other applications with higher temperatures

MDS D160 2) Typical applications are, for example:

• Rented work clothing

• Hotel laundry

• Surgical textiles

• Hospital clothing

• Dirt collection mats

• Clothing for nursing homes/hostels

• Assembly lines with very small workpiece holders

MDS D165 Smart label (self-adhesive label)

From simple identification such as electronic barcode replacement/supplementation, through warehouse

and distribution logistics, right up to product identification

MDS D200 From simple identification such as electronic barcode replacement/supplementation, through warehouse

and distribution logistics, right up to product identification.

MDS D261 Smart label (self-adhesive label)

The design of the transponder (self-adhesive label) permits a variety of designs in order to ensure optimum dimensioning for the widest variety of applications.

From simple identification such as electronic barcode replacement/supplementation, through warehouse

and distribution logistics, right up to product identification.

MDS D324 Production and distribution logistics as well as in assembly and production lines MDS D339 Applications in production automation with high temperature demands (up to +220 °C).

For typical areas of application, see "MDS D139".

System overview

3.2 Overview of transponders

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Transponder

Area of application

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

tion logistics right through to product identification.

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

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

workpiece holders

MDS D422

Identification of metallic workpiece holders, workpieces or containers

MDS D423 Identification of metallic workpiece holders, workpieces or containers, production automation

MDS D424

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

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

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

and workpiece holders

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

logistics; can also be deployed in harsh conditions

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

Use in assembly and production lines in the powertrain sector

MDS D460

Assembly lines with very small workpiece holders

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

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

MDS D522

Identification of metallic workpiece holders, workpieces or containers

MDS D522 Special vari-

ants

If Identification of metallic workpiece holders or workpieces

MDS D524 Production and distribution logistics as well as in assembly and production lines MDS D526 Compact and rugged ISO transponder; suitable for identification of transport units in production-related

logistics; can also be deployed in harsh environmental conditions

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

Use in assembly and production lines in the powertrain sector

Only with the MLFB 6GT2600-0AA10

Only with the MLFB 6GT2600-0AB10

Overview of the memory sizes of the ISO transponders for RF200

Transponder

Memory size

MDS D1xx

112 bytes of EEPROM

MDS D2xx

256 bytes of EEPROM

MDS D3xx

992 bytes of EEPROM

MDS D4xx

2000 bytes FRAM

MDS D5xx

8192 bytes FRAM

System overview

3.2 Overview of transponders

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4.1

Fundamentals of application planning

4.1.1

Selection criteria for SIMATIC RF200 components

Assess your application according to the following criteria, in order to choose the right SIMATIC RF200 components:

● Static or dynamic data transfer

● Data volume to be transferred

● Speed in case of dynamic transfer

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

4.1.2

Transmission window and read/write distance

The reader generates an inductive alternating field. The field is strongest close to the reader; however, a read/write distance of "zero" between reader and transponder is not recommended.

The field strength of the alternating field decreases quickly in proportion to the distance from the reader. The distribution of the field depends on the structure and geometry of the antennas in the reader and transponder

A prerequisite for the function of the transponder is a minimum field strength at the transponder, which is still barely achieved at distance S

from the reader.

The picture below shows the transmission window of the SIMATIC RF210R and SIMATIC RF220R readers between transponder and reader:

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Operating distance between transponder and reader

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

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

Diameter of a transmission window

Intersection of the axes of symmetry of the transponder

Figure 4-1 RF210R/RF220R transmission window

The figure below shows the transmission window of the SIMATIC RF240R and SIMATIC RF260R readers between transponder and reader:

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4.1 Fundamentals of application planning

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Operating distance between transponder and reader

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

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

Length of a transmission window

Field centerpoint

Figure 4-2 RF240R/RF260R transmission window

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

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

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

shrinks to a single point at distance S

. Only static mode should thus be used in the area

between S

and Sg.

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4.1.3

Width of the transmission window

Determining the width of the transmission window

The following approximation formula can be used for practical applications:

Width of the transmission window

Length of the transmission window

Tracking tolerances

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

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