Siemens RF340R01 Inductive Tag Reader User Manual SIMATIC RF300

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SIMATIC Sensors
RFID systems
SIMATIC RF300
Introduction
Safety information
System overview
RF300 system planning
Readers
RF300 transponder
ISO transponder
System integration
System diagnostics
Appendix
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Table of contents
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. 11
1.1
Navigating in the system manual .................................................................................................11
1.2
Preface.........................................................................................................................................11
Safety information.................................................................................................................................... 13
System overview...................................................................................................................................... 15
3.1
RFID systems...............................................................................................................................15
3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
SIMATIC RF300...........................................................................................................................15
RF300 system overview...............................................................................................................15
RFID components and their function ...........................................................................................17
Application areas of RF300..........................................................................................................20
3.3
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
System configuration ...................................................................................................................21
Overview ......................................................................................................................................21
Assembly line example: Use of RF300 tags ................................................................................21
Example of container and paper board container handling: Use of ISO tags .............................23
3.4
System data .................................................................................................................................25
RF300 system planning ........................................................................................................................... 27
4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.1.4
4.1.5
4.1.6
4.1.7
4.1.8
4.1.9
Fundamentals of application planning .........................................................................................27
Selection criteria for SIMATIC RF300 components .....................................................................27
Transmission window and read/write distance ............................................................................27
Width of the transmission window................................................................................................32
Impact of secondary fields ...........................................................................................................32
Permissible directions of motion of the transponder....................................................................35
Operation in static and dynamic mode ........................................................................................35
Dwell time of the transponder ......................................................................................................36
Communication between communication module, reader and transponder ...............................37
Calculation example (RS422) ......................................................................................................39
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
Field data for transponders, readers and antennas.....................................................................41
Field data of RF300 transponders ...............................................................................................41
Field data of ISO transponders ....................................................................................................44
Minimum clearances ....................................................................................................................47
4.3
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.3.3
4.3.4
4.3.5
4.3.6
Dependence of the volume of data on the transponder speed with RF300 tags ........................49
RF320T with RF310R, RF340R, RF350R, RF380R....................................................................49
RF340T with RF310R, RF340R, RF350R, RF380R....................................................................49
RF350T with RF310R, RF340R, RF350R, RF380R....................................................................50
RF360T with RF310R, RF340R, RF350R, RF380R....................................................................51
RF370T with RF340R, RF350R, RF380R ...................................................................................52
RF380T with RF340R, RF350R, RF380R ...................................................................................53
4.4
4.4.1
4.4.2
4.4.3
4.4.4
Dependence of the volume of data on the transponder speed with ISO tags .............................54
MDS D100 with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R ..........................................................54
MDS D124 with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R ..........................................................55
MDS D139 with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R ..........................................................56
MDS D160 with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R ..........................................................57
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4.4.5
4.4.6
4.4.7
4.4.8
MDS D324 with RF310R and RF380R ....................................................................................... 58
MDS D424 with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R ......................................................... 59
MDS D428 with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R ......................................................... 60
MDS D460 with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R ......................................................... 61
4.5
4.5.1
4.5.2
4.5.3
4.5.4
4.5.4.1
4.5.4.2
4.5.4.3
4.5.4.4
4.5.4.5
Installation guidelines.................................................................................................................. 62
Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 62
Reduction of interference due to metal ....................................................................................... 63
Effects of metal on different transponders and readers.............................................................. 65
Impact on the transmission window by metal ............................................................................. 66
Impact on the transmission window by metal ............................................................................. 66
RF310R ....................................................................................................................................... 66
RF340R ....................................................................................................................................... 68
RF350R ....................................................................................................................................... 70
RF380R ....................................................................................................................................... 75
4.6
4.6.1
4.6.2
Chemical resistance of the transponders.................................................................................... 77
Chemical resistance of the RF300 transponders........................................................................ 77
Chemical resistance of the ISO transponders ............................................................................ 82
4.7
4.7.1
4.7.2
4.7.3
4.7.4
4.7.5
4.7.6
4.7.7
4.7.8
EMC Directives ........................................................................................................................... 86
Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 86
What does EMC mean? .............................................................................................................. 87
Basic rules................................................................................................................................... 88
Propagation of electromagnetic interference .............................................................................. 89
Cabinet configuration .................................................................................................................. 92
Prevention of interference sources ............................................................................................. 94
Equipotential bonding.................................................................................................................. 95
Cable shielding............................................................................................................................ 96
Readers ................................................................................................................................................... 99
5.2
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.2.4
5.2.5
5.2.6
5.2.7
5.2.8
5.2.9
5.2.10
SIMATIC RF310R with IQ-Sense interface............................................................................... 100
Features .................................................................................................................................... 100
Ordering data of RF310R with IQ-Sense interface ................................................................... 100
Pin assignment of RF310R IQ-Sense interface ........................................................................ 100
Display elements of the RF310R reader with IQ-Sense interface ............................................ 101
Ensuring reliable data exchange............................................................................................... 101
Metal-free area.......................................................................................................................... 101
Minimum distance between RF310R readers........................................................................... 102
Technical data for RF310R reader with IQ-Sense interface ..................................................... 102
FCC information ........................................................................................................................ 103
Dimension drawing.................................................................................................................... 104
5.3
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4
5.3.5
5.3.6
5.3.7
5.3.8
5.3.9
5.3.10
SIMATIC RF310R with RS422 interface................................................................................... 104
Features .................................................................................................................................... 104
Ordering data for RF310R with RS422 interface ...................................................................... 105
Pin assignment of RF310R RS422 interface ............................................................................ 105
Display elements of the RF310R reader with RS422 interface ................................................ 105
Ensuring reliable data exchange............................................................................................... 105
Metal-free area.......................................................................................................................... 106
Minimum distance between RF310R readers........................................................................... 106
Technical specifications of the RF310R reader with RS422 interface...................................... 107
FCC information ........................................................................................................................ 108
Dimension drawing.................................................................................................................... 108
5.4
5.4.1
5.4.2
SIMATIC RF340R ..................................................................................................................... 109
Features .................................................................................................................................... 109
Ordering data for RF340R......................................................................................................... 109
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5.4.3
5.4.4
5.4.5
5.4.6
5.4.7
5.4.8
5.4.9
5.4.10
Pin assignment of RF340R RS422 interface .............................................................................109
Display elements of the RF340R reader....................................................................................110
Ensuring reliable data exchange................................................................................................110
Metal-free area...........................................................................................................................110
Minimum distance between RF340R readers............................................................................111
Technical data of the RF340R reader........................................................................................111
FCC information .........................................................................................................................112
Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................113
5.5
5.5.1
5.5.2
5.5.3
5.5.4
5.5.5
5.5.6
5.5.7
5.5.8
5.5.9
5.5.10
5.5.10.1
5.5.10.2
5.5.10.3
5.5.10.4
5.5.10.5
5.5.10.6
5.5.10.7
SIMATIC RF350R ......................................................................................................................113
Features .....................................................................................................................................113
Ordering data for RF350R .........................................................................................................114
Pin assignment of RF350R RS422 interface .............................................................................114
Display elements of the RF350R reader....................................................................................115
Ensuring reliable data exchange................................................................................................115
Metal-free area...........................................................................................................................115
Technical data of the RF350R reader........................................................................................115
FCC information .........................................................................................................................116
Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................117
Antennas ....................................................................................................................................118
Features .....................................................................................................................................118
Ordering data for antennas ........................................................................................................119
Ensuring reliable data exchange................................................................................................119
Metal-free area...........................................................................................................................119
Minimum distance between antennas .......................................................................................121
Technical data for antennas.......................................................................................................123
Dimension drawings for antennas..............................................................................................124
5.6
5.6.1
5.6.2
5.6.3
5.6.4
5.6.5
5.6.6
5.6.7
5.6.8
5.6.9
5.6.10
5.6.11
5.6.12
5.6.13
SIMATIC RF380R ......................................................................................................................125
Features .....................................................................................................................................125
RF380R ordering data ...............................................................................................................125
Pin assignment of RF380R RS232/RS422 interface .................................................................126
Display elements of the RF380R reader....................................................................................126
Ensuring reliable data exchange................................................................................................126
Metal-free area...........................................................................................................................127
Minimum distance between RF380R readers............................................................................127
Technical specifications of the RF380R reader .........................................................................128
FCC information .........................................................................................................................129
Use of the reader in hazardous areas .......................................................................................129
Use of the reader in hazardous areas for gases........................................................................130
Installation and operating conditions for the hazardous area ....................................................130
Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................131
RF300 transponder................................................................................................................................ 133
6.1
Overview of RF300 tags ............................................................................................................133
6.2
Memory configuration of the RF300 tags...................................................................................134
6.3
6.3.1
6.3.2
6.3.3
6.3.4
6.3.5
SIMATIC RF320T ......................................................................................................................136
Features .....................................................................................................................................136
Ordering data .............................................................................................................................136
Mounting on metal .....................................................................................................................136
Technical data............................................................................................................................138
Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................139
6.4
6.4.1
6.4.2
SIMATIC RF340T ......................................................................................................................139
Features .....................................................................................................................................139
Ordering data .............................................................................................................................139
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6.4.3
6.4.4
6.4.5
Mounting on metal..................................................................................................................... 140
Technical specifications ............................................................................................................ 141
Dimension drawing.................................................................................................................... 142
6.5
6.5.1
6.5.2
6.5.3
6.5.4
6.5.5
SIMATIC RF350T...................................................................................................................... 142
Features .................................................................................................................................... 142
Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 143
Mounting on metal..................................................................................................................... 143
Technical data........................................................................................................................... 144
Dimension drawing.................................................................................................................... 146
6.6
6.6.1
6.6.2
6.6.3
6.6.4
6.6.5
SIMATIC RF360T...................................................................................................................... 147
Features .................................................................................................................................... 147
Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 147
Mounting on metal..................................................................................................................... 147
Technical data........................................................................................................................... 150
Dimension drawing.................................................................................................................... 151
6.7
6.7.1
6.7.2
6.7.3
6.7.4
6.7.5
6.7.6
SIMATIC RF370T...................................................................................................................... 151
Features .................................................................................................................................... 151
Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 152
Mounting on metal..................................................................................................................... 152
Mounting instructions ................................................................................................................ 154
Technical data for RF370T with 32 KB FRAM .......................................................................... 154
Dimensional drawing................................................................................................................. 155
6.8
6.8.1
6.8.2
6.8.3
6.8.3.1
6.8.3.2
6.8.4
6.8.4.1
6.8.4.2
6.8.5
6.8.6
6.8.7
6.8.8
6.8.9
SIMATIC RF380T...................................................................................................................... 156
Features .................................................................................................................................... 156
Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 156
Installation guidelines for RF380T ............................................................................................ 157
Mounting instructions ................................................................................................................ 157
Metal-free area.......................................................................................................................... 159
Configuring instructions............................................................................................................. 161
Temperature dependence of the transmission window ............................................................ 161
Temperature response in cyclic operation ................................................................................ 163
Use of the transponder in the Ex protection area ..................................................................... 165
Use of the transponder in hazardous areas for gases.............................................................. 166
Installation and operating conditions for the hazardous area ................................................... 167
Technical specifications ............................................................................................................ 167
Dimensional drawing................................................................................................................. 168
ISO transponder .................................................................................................................................... 169
7.2
Memory configuration of the ISO tags ...................................................................................... 170
7.3
7.3.1
7.3.2
7.3.3
7.3.4
7.3.5
MDS D100................................................................................................................................. 172
Characteristics .......................................................................................................................... 172
Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 172
Mounting on metal..................................................................................................................... 173
Technical data........................................................................................................................... 176
Dimension drawing.................................................................................................................... 177
7.4
7.4.1
7.4.2
7.4.3
7.4.4
7.4.5
MDS D124................................................................................................................................. 177
Characteristics .......................................................................................................................... 177
Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 178
Mounting on metal..................................................................................................................... 178
Technical specifications ............................................................................................................ 179
Dimension drawing.................................................................................................................... 181
7.5
MDS D139................................................................................................................................. 181
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7.5.1
7.5.2
7.5.3
7.5.4
7.5.5
7.5.6
Characteristics ...........................................................................................................................181
Ordering data .............................................................................................................................182
Mounting on metal .....................................................................................................................182
Technical specifications .............................................................................................................184
Use of the MDS D139 in hazardous areas ................................................................................185
Dimensional drawing..................................................................................................................185
7.6
7.6.1
7.6.2
7.6.3
7.6.4
7.6.5
7.6.6
MDS D160..................................................................................................................................186
Characteristics ...........................................................................................................................186
Information for RF300 compatibility ...........................................................................................186
Ordering data .............................................................................................................................187
Mounting on metal .....................................................................................................................187
Technical specifications .............................................................................................................188
Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................189
7.7
7.7.1
7.7.2
7.7.3
7.7.4
7.7.5
MDS D324..................................................................................................................................190
Characteristics ...........................................................................................................................190
Ordering data .............................................................................................................................190
Mounting on metal .....................................................................................................................191
Technical specifications .............................................................................................................192
Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................193
7.8
7.8.1
7.8.2
7.8.3
7.8.4
7.8.5
MDS D421..................................................................................................................................193
Characteristics ...........................................................................................................................193
Ordering data .............................................................................................................................194
Mounting on metal .....................................................................................................................194
Technical specifications .............................................................................................................196
Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................197
7.9
7.9.1
7.9.2
7.9.3
7.9.4
7.9.5
MDS D424..................................................................................................................................198
Characteristics ...........................................................................................................................198
Ordering data .............................................................................................................................198
Mounting on metal .....................................................................................................................199
Technical specifications .............................................................................................................200
Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................201
7.10
7.10.1
7.10.2
7.10.3
7.10.4
7.10.5
MDS D428..................................................................................................................................201
Characteristics ...........................................................................................................................201
Ordering data .............................................................................................................................202
Application example of MDS D428 ............................................................................................202
Technical specifications .............................................................................................................203
Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................204
7.11
7.11.1
7.11.2
7.11.3
7.11.4
7.11.5
MDS D460..................................................................................................................................204
Characteristics ...........................................................................................................................204
Ordering data .............................................................................................................................205
Mounting on metal .....................................................................................................................205
Technical specifications .............................................................................................................206
Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................207
System integration ................................................................................................................................. 209
8.2
Introduction ................................................................................................................................209
8.3
8.3.1
8.3.2
8.3.3
8.3.4
8.3.5
ASM 452 ....................................................................................................................................211
Features .....................................................................................................................................211
Ordering data .............................................................................................................................211
Pin assignment and display elements .......................................................................................213
Configuration..............................................................................................................................214
Technical data............................................................................................................................217
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8.3.7
PROFIBUS Diagnosis ............................................................................................................... 218
Dimension drawing.................................................................................................................... 219
8.4
ASM 456.................................................................................................................................... 220
8.5
8.5.1
8.5.2
8.5.3
8.5.4
8.5.5
8.5.6
ASM 473.................................................................................................................................... 221
Features .................................................................................................................................... 221
Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 221
Pin assignment and display elements....................................................................................... 223
Configuration............................................................................................................................. 224
Technical data........................................................................................................................... 227
Dimensional drawings ............................................................................................................... 228
8.6
8.6.1
8.6.2
8.6.3
8.6.4
8.6.5
ASM 475.................................................................................................................................... 229
Features .................................................................................................................................... 229
Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 230
Indicators................................................................................................................................... 231
Configuration............................................................................................................................. 233
Technical data........................................................................................................................... 235
8.7
RF170C ..................................................................................................................................... 237
8.8
RF180C ..................................................................................................................................... 238
8.9
RF182C ..................................................................................................................................... 239
8.10
8.10.1
8.10.2
8.10.3
8.10.4
8.10.5
8.10.6
8xIQ-Sense ............................................................................................................................... 240
Features .................................................................................................................................... 240
Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 240
Indicators................................................................................................................................... 241
Configuration............................................................................................................................. 242
Addressing ................................................................................................................................ 244
Technical data........................................................................................................................... 246
System diagnostics................................................................................................................................ 247
9.1
Error codes................................................................................................................................ 247
9.2
9.2.1
9.2.2
9.2.3
Diagnostics functions ................................................................................................................ 248
Overview ................................................................................................................................... 248
Reader diagnostics with SLG Status ........................................................................................ 248
Transponder diagnostics with MDS Status ............................................................................... 251
Appendix................................................................................................................................................ 255
A.1
Certificates and approvals......................................................................................................... 255
A.2
Accessories ............................................................................................................................... 257
A.3
A.3.1
A.3.2
A.3.3
A.3.4
A.3.5
Connecting cable ...................................................................................................................... 258
Reader RF3xxR (RS422) with ASM 452/ASM 473................................................................... 258
Reader RF3xxR (RS422) with ASM 456/RF170C/RF180C...................................................... 258
Reader RF3xxR (RS422) with ASM 475................................................................................... 259
RF310R and IQ-Sense.............................................................................................................. 260
Reader RF380R (RS232) - PC ................................................................................................. 260
A.4
Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 261
A.5
Service & Support ..................................................................................................................... 266
Glossary ................................................................................................................................................ 269
Index...................................................................................................................................................... 271
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Introduction
1.1
Navigating in the system manual
Structure of contents
Contents
Table of contents
Organization of the documentation, including the index of pages and chapters
Introduction
Purpose, layout and description of the important topics.
Safety instructions
Refers to all the valid technical safety aspects which have to be adhered to while installing,
commissioning and operating from the product/system view and with reference to statutory
regulations.
System overview
Overview of all RF identification systems, system overview of SIMATIC RF300
RFID system planning
Information about possible applications of SIMATIC RF300, support for application
planning, tools for finding suitable SIMATIC RF300 components.
Readers
Description of readers which can be used for SIMATIC RF300
RF300 transponder
Description of RF300 transponders which can be used for SIMATIC RF300
ISO transponder
Description of ISO transponders which can be used for SIMATIC RF300
System integration
Overview of the communication modules and function blocks that can be used for SIMATIC
RF300
System diagnostics
Description of system diagnostics available for SIMATIC RF300
Appendix
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1.2
Certificates and approvals
Accessories
Connecting cable
Ordering data
Service & Support
Preface
Purpose of this document
This system manual contains all the information needed to plan and configure the system.
It is intended both for programming and testing/debugging personnel who commission the
system themselves and connect it with other units (automation systems, further
programming devices), as well as for service and maintenance personnel who install
expansions or carry out fault/error analyses.
Scope of validity of this document
This documentation is valid for all supplied variations of the SIMATIC RF300 system and
describes the state of delivery as of November 2009.
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Introduction
1.2 Preface
Conventions
The following terms/abbreviations are used synonymously in this document:
● Reader, read/write device, write/read device
● Tag, transponder, mobile data memory, data carrier, MDS
● Communication module, interface module, ASM
History
Currently released versions of the SIMATIC RF300 system manual:
Edition
Remark
05/2005
First Edition
11/2005
Revised edition, components added: RF310R with RS422 interface, RF350T and
RF360T; ASM 452, ASM 456, ASM 473 and ASM 475
04/2006
Revised edition, components added: RF340R as well as RF350R with the antenna
types ANT 1, ANT 18 and ANT 30
12/2006
Revised edition, components added: RF370T, RF380T and RF170C
07/2007
Revised edition, degrees of protection changed for the RF300 reader
09/2007
Revised edition, components added: RF380R and RF180C
06/2008
Revised edition
01/2009
Revised edition, expanded by the reader functions "RF300 Tags" and "ISO Tags" for
the SIMATIC RF310R and SIMATIC RF380R readers
11/2009
Revised edition, expanded by the reader functions "RF300 Tags" and "ISO Tags" for
the SIMATIC RF340R and SIMATIC RF350R readers
Expanded by the following components:
 ANT 12 (in conjunction with RF350R)
 ISO transponders MDS D421, MDS D424, MDS D428, MDS D460
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Safety information
SIMATIC RFID products comply with the salient safety specifications to IEC, VDE, EN, UL
and CSA. If you have questions about the validity of the installation in the planned
environment, please contact your service representative.
CAUTION
Alterations to the devices are not permitted.
Failure to observe this requirement shall constitute a revocation of the radio equipment
approval, CE approval and manufacturer's warranty.
Repairs
Repairs may only be carried out by authorized qualified personnel.
WARNING
Unauthorized opening of and improper repairs to the device may result in substantial
damage to equipment or risk of personal injury to the user.
System expansion
Only install system expansion devices designed for this device. If you install other upgrades,
you may damage the system or violate the safety requirements and regulations for radio
frequency interference suppression. Contact your technical support team or your sales outlet
to find out which system upgrades are suitable for installation.
CAUTION
If you cause system defects by installing or exchanging system expansion devices, the
warranty becomes void.
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3
System overview
3.1
RFID systems
RFID systems from Siemens control and optimize material flow. They identify reliably,
quickly and economically, are insensitive to contamination and store data directly on the
product.
Identification
system
Frequency
Range,
max.
Max.
memory
Data transfer rate
(maximum) in
byte/s
Temperature,
max.
Special features
RF300
13.56 MHz
0.2 m
20 byte
EEPROM,
64 KB
FRAM
RF300 tags: 8000
Readers:
-25 °C to +70 °C
Transponder:
-40 °C to +85 °C
+220 °C cyclic
IQ-Sense interface
available;
integrated diagnostic
functions;
ISO tags:
- Read: 600
- Write: 400
battery-free data
memory;
additional ISO 15693
functionality (RF310R,
340R, RF350R,
RF380R)
MOBY D
13.56 MHz
MOBY E
13.56 MHz
MOBY I
1.81 MHz
0.8 m
0,1 m
0.15 m
112 byte
EEPROM
- Read: 600
- Write: 400
+ 85 °C or
+ 200 °C
SmartLabels based on
ISO 15693
e.g. Tag-it/I-Code
752 byte
EEPROM
- Read: 400
+ 150 °C
Battery-free data
memory
32 KB
FRAM
1250
+ 85 °C or
+ 220 °C cyclic
Battery-free data
memory
3.2
SIMATIC RF300
3.2.1
RF300 system overview
- Write: 350
SIMATIC RF300 is an inductive identification system specially designed for use in industrial
production for the control and optimization of material flow.
Thanks to its compact dimensions, RF300 is the obvious choice where installation conditions
are restricted, especially for assembly lines, handling systems and workpiece carrier
systems. RF300 is suitable for both simple and demanding RFID applications and it stands
out for its persuasive price/performance ratio.
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3.2 SIMATIC RF300
Low-performance applications
With the cost-effective IQ-Sense interface, RF300 provides an especially favorable solution
concept for low-performance applications.
Medium-performance applications
RF300 in conjunction with ISO tags provides a cost-effective solution for mediumperformance applications.
High-performance applications
The high-performance components of RF300 provide advantages in terms of high data
transmission rates and storage capacities.
File handler functionality
In addition to standard addressing, the ASM 456 interface module in conjunction with the
FC 56 offers a file handler functionality. The required parameters correspond to those of
MOBY I which are described in the FC56 documentation
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/18690683).
Available ASMs can be found in an overview table in Chapter "System integration,
Introduction (Page 209),Table 8-1).
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Table 3- 1
Overview of RF300 low-, medium- and high-performance components
System
components
RF300 for low-performance
applications
RF300 for medium performance
Applications
with ISO 15693 tags
Communication
modules
8xIQ-Sense for ET 200M
(PROFIBUS) and for direct
connection to an S7-300







ASM 452
ASM 456
ASM 473 (PROFIBUS)
ASM 475 (S7 300/ET 200M)
RF170C
RF180C
RF182C







ASM 452
ASM 456
ASM 473 (PROFIBUS)
ASM 475 (S7 300/ET 200M)
RF170C
RF180C
RF182C
Readers

RF310R with IQ-Sense
interface




RF310R with RS422 interface
RF340R
RF350R
RF380R




RF310R with RS422 interface
RF340R
RF350R
RF380R
Transponder




RF320T
RF340T
RF350T
RF360T









MDS D100
MDS D124
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MDS D1602)
MDS D324
MDS D421
MDS D424
MDS D428
MDS D460






RF320T
RF340T
RF350T
RF360T
RF370T
RF380T
1)
2)
RF300 for high-performance
applications
only with the MLFB 6GT2600-0AA10
only with the MLFB 6GT2600-0AB10
3.2.2
RFID components and their function
System components overview
Component
Description
Communication
module
A communication module (interface module) is used to integrate the RF
identification system in controllers/automation systems.
Readers
The reader (read/write device) ensures inductive communication and power
supply to the transponder, and handles the connection to the various
controllers (e.g. SIMATIC S7) through the communication module (e.g. ASM
475).
Transponder
The transponder (data memory) stores all data relevant to the production
process and is used, for example, instead of barcode.
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Table 3- 2
Reader-tag combination options for low- and high-performance applications
Tags/
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RF310R
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(RS422)
RF340R
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✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
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✓
✓
✓
✓
○
✓
✓
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✓
✓
✓
✓
--
○
✓
RF370T
○
○
✓
✓
--
○
✓
RF380T
○
○
✓
✓
--
--
✓
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Table 3- 3
Tags/
MDS
Reader-tag combination options for medium-performance applications
RF310R
(IQ-Sense)
RF310R
(RS422)
RF340R
RF350R
with ANT 1
RF350R
with
ANT 12
RF350R
with
ANT 18
RF350R
with
ANT 30
RF380R
MDS D100
--
✓
✓
✓
--
--
○
✓
MDS D124
--
✓
✓
✓
○
✓
✓
✓
MDS D139
--
○
✓
✓
--
--
○
✓
MDS D160
--
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
MDS D324
--
✓
✓
✓
○
✓
✓
✓
MDS D421
--
--
--
--
✓
✓
--
--
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--
✓
✓
✓
○
✓
✓
✓
MDS D428
--
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
MDS D460
--
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Combination possible
--
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○
Combination possible, but not recommended
Note
ISO15693 is only possible with MLFB 6GT2801-xxBxx readers.
Conventions
The RF310R, RF340R and RF380R readers are equipped with an integral antenna, whereas
the RF350R reader is operated over an external antenna. In this system manual, the term
"Reader" is used throughout even where it is actually referring to the antenna of the reader.
3.2.3
Application areas of RF300
SIMATIC RF300 is primarily used for non-contact identification of containers, palettes and
workpiece holders in a closed production circuit. The data carriers (transponders) remain in
the production chain and are not supplied with the products. SIMATIC RF300, with its
compact transponder and reader enclosure dimensions, is particularly suitable in confined
spaces.
Main applications
● Mechanical engineering, automation systems, conveyor systems
● Ancillary assembly lines in the automotive industry, component suppliers
● Small assembly lines
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Application examples
● Production lines for engines, gearboxes, axles, etc.
● Assembly lines for ABS systems, airbags, brake systems, doors, cockpits, etc.
● Assembly lines for household electrical appliances, consumer electronics and electronic
communication equipment
● Assembly lines for PCs, small-power motors, contactors, switches
Advantages
● Reading and writing of large data volumes within a short time results in shorter production
cycle times and thus help to boost productivity
● Can be used in harsh environments thanks to rugged components with high degree of
protection
● Simple and low-cost system integration into SIMATIC S7 and PROFIBUS (TIA)
● Shorter commissioning times and fewer plant failures and downtimes thanks to integral
diagnostic functionalities
● Cost savings thanks to maintenance-free components
3.3
System configuration
3.3.1
Overview
The SIMATIC RF300 system is characterized by a high level of standardization of its
components. This means that the system follows the TIA principle throughout: Totally
Integrated Automation. It provides maximum transparency at all levels with its reduced
interface overhead. This ensures optimum interaction between all system components.
The RF300 system with its flexible components offers many possibilities for system
configuration. This chapter shows you how you can use the RF300 components on the basis
of various example scenarios.
3.3.2
Assembly line example: Use of RF300 tags
In assembly lines, such as in engine manufacturing, many work steps are completed in
succession. Automated or manual assembly work is carried out at the individual workstations
in relatively short periods of time. The special features of the RF300 tags, which stand out for
their large data memory and high transmission speeds, bring about many advantages in
regard to the production unit numbers of such plants.
The possibility of saving large volumes of data means savings in terms of data management
on the HOST system and considerably contributes to data security. (redundant data
management, e.g. HOST database, or controller and data carrier)
Advantages at a glance:
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● Redundant data storage on the basis of large memory, availability of decentralized data
● High data rate
● Data management savings on the host system
Characteristics of the scenario
In this example scenario, engine blocks that are placed on metal pallets are conveyed on an
assembly line. The engines are assembled piece-by-piece at the individual workstations. The
SIMATIC RF340T RFID tag is securely affixed on the underside of the pallet. The transport
speed is approx. 0.5 m/s.
In this scenario, it is an advantage that the tag can be directly secured to metal on the metal
pallets. The small-dimensioned SIMATIC RF310R reader is integrated in the conveyor
elements in such a manner that it can communicate with the tags from below. Thus, it is not
necessary to align the pallets or to attach several tags.
The data of the entire production order (5000 bytes) is stored on the tag. This data is read at
each workstation and changed or supplemented depending on the workstation, and then
written back again. Thus, the status of the engine block assembly can be determined at any
point in time, even if there is a failure at the HOST level.
Thanks to the extremely high data rate, a very short cycle time for the work steps can be
factored in, which results in high end product unit numbers (engines).
The entire production order that is saved on the tag can also be manually read via the WINLC terminal located at each workstation. This means that virtually no additional data
management is required on the control PC.
The production order data can also be read for servicing purposes via the mobile SIMATIC
RF310M handheld terminal.
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3.3.3
Example of container and paper board container handling: Use of ISO tags
Containers of varying sizes are conveyed to picking workstations in a delivery center. There,
the individual goods are removed and packed in cartons according to the delivery note.
These cartons are marked with low-cost transponder labels and sorted to small or large
packaging workstations (according to the delivery note) by being guided or transported via
the corresponding conveyor system. The containers are marked using the MDS D100 ISO
tag.
Advantages at a glance:
● Decision points in the conveyor system can be installed in a more favorable way
(mechanically)
● Different sizes of containers with different depths can be identified due to the range
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● In contrast to bar codes, tags can also be written to
● Different types of tags can be processed using one and the same reader
Characteristics of the scenario
In this example scenario, containers of varying sizes are conveyed on a conveyor system.
Only the unique identification number (8 bytes) is read. The containers to be picked are
sorted to the corresponding workstations. The maximum transport speed is 1.0 m/s.
In this scenario, it is an advantage that the RF380R reader can read and write the tags at
different distances on the containers without a great deal of mechanical or control system
effort due to the reading range.
During the picking process, the goods are immediately placed in different containers or
packed in cartons depending on the destination (small packaging or large packaging station).
The containers are equipped with the MDS D100 ISO tag. The low-cost "one-way tag" (label)
is used on the cartons: it is simply glued onto the carton. Thus the goods can be identified at
any time. Again, one and the same reader is used for this. The maximum transport speed is
0.8 m/s.
In addition, flexible identification is possible at each location and at any time using the mobile
SIMATIC RF310M handheld terminal.
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System data
Type
Inductive identification system for industrial applications
Transmission frequency data/energy
13.56 MHz
Memory capacity


Memory type
EEPROM / FRAM
Write cycles


20 bytes to 64 KB user memory (r/w)
4 bytes fixed code as serial number (ro)
EEPROM: > 200 000
FRAM: Unlimited
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3.4 System data
Read cycles
Unlimited
Data management
Byte-by-byte access
Data transmission rate
Transponder reader
Read
RF300 tags
ISO tags
8000 byte/s
approx. 600 byte/s
approx. 8000 byte/s
approx. 400 byte/s
(maximum values)
Write
(maximum values)
Read/write distance
RF300 tags: up to 0.15 m
ISO tags: up to 0.2 m
(system limit; depends on reader and transponder)


Operating temperature
Readers:
-25°C to +70°C
Transponder:
-40 to +125 °C
+220 °C cyclically
Degree of protection
Reader: IP 67 2)
Transponder: > IP 67
Can be connected to





SIMATIC S7-300
PROFIBUS DP V1
PROFINET
PC 1)
Third-party control 1)
Special features






Very high data transfer rate
High noise immunity
Compact components
Extensive diagnostic options
A reader with IQ-Sense interface
ISO 15693 functionality can be parameterized
Approvals




ETS 300 330 (Europe)
FCC Part 15 (USA),
UL/CSA CE,
operating license for Japan
1)
2)
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4.1
Fundamentals of application planning
4.1.1
Selection criteria for SIMATIC RF300 components
Assess your application according to the following criteria, in order to choose the right
SIMATIC RF300 components:
● Transmission distance (read/write distance)
● Tracking tolerances
● Static or dynamic data transfer
● Data volume to be transferred
● Speed in case of dynamic transfer
● Metal-free rooms for transponders and readers
● Ambient conditions such as relative humidity, temperature, chemical impacts, etc.
4.1.2
Transmission window and read/write distance
The reader generates an inductive alternating field. The field is strongest near to the reader.
The strength of the field decreases in proportion to the distance from the reader. The
distribution of the field depends on the structure and geometry of the antennas in the reader
and transponder.
A prerequisite for the function of the transponder is a minimum field strength at the
transponder achieved at a distance Sg from the reader or the ANT1. The picture below
shows the transmission window between transponder and reader or ANT1:
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Table 4- 1
RF310R reader and ANT 1 (RF350R) transmission window and read/write distance
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Sg
Limit distance (maximum clear distance between upper surface of the reader and the transponder, at which the
transmission can still function under normal conditions)
Length of a transmission window
The length Ld is valid for the calculation. At Sa,min , the field length increases from Ld to Lmax.
SP
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Table 4- 2
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Operating distance between transponder and reader
Sg
Limit distance (maximum clear distance between upper surface of the reader and the transponder, at which the
transmission can still function under normal conditions)
Lx
Length of a transmission window in the x-direction (Lx = Ly with RF340R)
The length Lx is valid for the calculation. At Sa,min , the field length increases from Lx to Lmax.
Ly
Length of a transmission window in the y-direction (Lx = Ly with RF340R)
The length Ly is valid for the calculation. At Sa,min , the field length increases from Ly to Ly max.
Field centerpoint
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Table 4- 3
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Limit distance (maximum clear distance between upper surface of the reader and the transponder, at which the
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Diameter of a transmission window
SP
Intersection of the axes of symmetry of the transponder
The length Ld is valid for the calculation. At Sa,min , the field length increases from Ld to Lmax.
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Table 4- 4
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transmission can still function under normal conditions)
Lx
Length of a transmission window in the x direction
The length Lx is valid for the calculation. At Sa,min , the field length increases from Lx to Lmax.
Ly
Length of a transmission window in the y direction
The length Ly is valid for the calculation. At Sa,min , the field length increases from Ly to Ly max.
Field centerpoint
The transponder can be used as soon as the intersection (SP) of the transponder enters the
area of the transmission window.
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From the diagrams above, it can also be seen that operation is possible within the area
between Sa and Sg. The active operating area reduces as the distance increases, and
shrinks to a single point at distance Sg. Only static mode should thus be used in the area
between Sa and Sg.
4.1.3
Width of the transmission window
Determining the width of the transmission window
The following approximation formula can be used for practical applications:
% y/
B:
Width of the transmission window
L:
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.
4.1.4
Impact of secondary fields
Secondary fields in the range from 0 to 20 mm always exist.
They should only be applied during planning in exceptional cases, however, since the
read/write distances are very limited. Exact details of the secondary field geometry cannot be
given, since these values depend heavily on the operating distance and the application.
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Secondary fields without shielding
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In this arrangement, the reader can also read tags via the secondary field. Shielding is
required in order to prevent unwanted reading via the secondary field, as shown and
described in the following.
Secondary fields with shielding
The following graphic shows typical primary and secondary fields, with metal shielding this
time.
The metal shielding prevents the reader from detecting tags via the secondary field.
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4.1.5
Permissible directions of motion of the transponder
Detection area and direction of motion of the transponder
The transponder and reader have no polarization axis, i.e. the transponder can come in from
any direction, be placed at any position, and cross the transmission window. The figure
below shows the active area for various directions of transponder motion:
RU
RU
Transmission window
Direction of motion of the transponder
Detection area L x W
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4.1.6
Detection areas of the reader for different directions of transponder motion
Operation in static and dynamic mode
Operation in static mode
If working in static mode, the transponder can be operated up to the limit distance (Sg). The
transponder must then be positioned exactly over the reader:
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Operation in dynamic mode
When working in dynamic mode, the transponder moves past the reader. The transponder
can be used as soon as the intersection (SP) of the transponder enters the circle of the
transmission window. In dynamic mode, the operating distance (Sa) is of primary importance.
[Operating distances, see Chapter Field data for transponders, readers and antennas
(Page 41)]
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Operation in dynamic mode
Dwell time of the transponder
The dwell time is the time in which the transponder remains within the transmission window
of a reader. The reader can exchange data with the transponder during this time.
The dwell time is calculated thus:
tv =
L ⋅ 0,8 [ m]
v [ m / s]
Tag
tV:
Dwell time of the transponder
L:
Length of the transmission window
vTag:
Speed of the transponder (tag) in dynamic mode
0,8:
Constant factor used to compensate for temperature impacts and production
tolerances
The dwell time can be of any duration in static mode. The dwell time must be sufficiently long
to allow communication with the transponder.
The dwell time is defined by the system environment in dynamic mode. The volume of data
to be transferred must be matched to the dwell time or vice versa. In general:
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tv ≥ tK
4.1.8
tV::
Dwell time of the data memory within the field of the reader
tK:
Communication time between transponder and communication module
Communication between communication module, reader and transponder
Communication between the communication module, reader and transponder takes place
asynchronously through the RS422 interface. Depending on the communication module
(ASM) used, transfer rates of 19200 baud, 57600 baud or 115200 baud can be selected.
Calculation of the communication time for interference-free transfer
The communication time for fault-free data transfer is calculated as follows:
tK = K + tByte ⋅ n
(n >1)
If the transmission is interrupted briefly due to external interference, the communication
module automatically continues the command.
Calculation of the maximum amount of user data
The maximum amount of user data is calculated as follows:
tk:
Communication time between communication module, reader and transponder
tv:
Dwell time
n:
Amount of user data in bytes
nmax:
Max. amount of user data in bytes in dynamic mode
tbyte:
Transmission time for 1 byte
K:
Constant; the constant is an internal system time. This contains the time for power
buildup on the transponder and for command transfer
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Time constants K and tbyte for medium and high-performance applications
Table 4- 5
Static mode
Transfer rate
[baud]
RF300 mode
FRAM
ISO mode
Read/write
Data volume
≤ 233 bytes
Read
Data volume
>233 bytes
Data volume
≤ 233 bytes
Write
Data volume
>233 bytes
Independent of data
volume
[ms]
tbyte
[ms]
[ms]
tbyte
[ms]
[ms]
tbyte
[ms]
[ms]
tbyte
[ms]
[ms]
tbyte
[ms]
19200
28
0.67
28
0.67
35
1.08
64
0.75
41
2.66
57600
15
0.30
25
0.22
34
0.59
34
0.59
28
2.28
115200
11
0.21
30
0.12
26
0.56
26
0.56
26
2.17
The values for K and tbyte include the overall time that is required for communication in static mode. It is built up from
several different times:
 Serial communication between communication module, reader and
 Processing time between reader and transponder and their internal processing time.
The values shown in the table must be used when calculating the maximum quantity of user data in static mode. They are
applicable for both reading and writing in the FRAM area.
For writing in the EEPROM area (max. 20 bytes), the byte time tByte is approx. 11 ms.
Table 4- 6
Dynamic mode
Transfer rate
[baud]
Memory area
RF300 tags
K [ms]
ISO tags
tbyte [ms]
K [ms]
tbyte [ms]
0.13
Write
12.20
15
1.99
Read
0.13
12
0.56
Independent
FRAM
Independent
EEPROM
In dynamic mode, the values for K and tbyte are independent of the transmission speed. The
communication time only includes the processing time between the reader and the
transponder and the internal system processing time of these components. The
communication times between the communication module and the reader do not have to be
taken into account because the command for reading or writing is already active when the
transponder enters the transmission field of the reader.
The values shown above must be used when calculating the maximum quantity of user data
in dynamic mode. They are applicable for both writing and reading.
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Time constants K and tbyte for low-performance applications (IQ-Sense)
Table 4- 7
Static mode
K (ms)
tbyte (ms)
Command
15
15
Read (FRAM/EEPROM area)
15
15
Write (FRAM area)
30
30
Write (EEPROM area)
The table of time constants applies to every command. If a user command consists of
several subcommands, the above tK formula must be applied to each subcommand.
4.1.9
Calculation example (RS422)
A transport system moves pallets with transponders at a maximum velocity of VTag = 1.0 m/s
(dynamic mode). The following RFID components were selected:
● ASM 475 communication module
● RF310R reader with RS422 interface
● Transponder RF340T
Task
a) The designer of the plant is to be given mechanical specifications.
b) The programmer should be given the maximum number of bytes in dynamic mode.
Refer to the tables in the "Field data of transponders and readers" section for the technical
data.
Determine tolerance of pallet transport height
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Minimum distance from reader to reader
Refer to the field data of the reader for this value.
Minimum distance from transponder to transponder
Refer to the field data of the transponder for this value.
Calculation of the maximum amount of user data in dynamic mode
Step
Formula/calculation
1.
Refer to the "Field data of all transponders and readers" table for value L.
Calculate dwell time of the
transponder
Value vTag = 1.00 m/s
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2.
Calculate maximum user data
(nmax) for reading or writing
(FRAM area)
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Take values K and t Byte from Table "Time constants K and t Byte".
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A maximum of 172 bytes can be read or written when the transponder passes by.
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4.2
Field data for transponders, readers and antennas
The following table shows the field data for all SIMATIC RF300 components of transponders
and readers. It facilitates the correct selection of a transponder and reader.
All the technical specifications listed are typical data and are applicable for an ambient
temperature of between 0 C and +50 °C, a supply voltage of between 22 V and 27 V DC and
a metal-free environment. Tolerances of Âą20 % are admissible due to production or
temperature conditions.
If the entire voltage range at the reader of 20 V DC to 30 V DC and/or the entire temperature
range of transponders and readers is used, the field data are subject to further tolerances.
Note
Transmission gaps
If the minimum operating distance (Sa) is not observed, a transmission gap can occur in the
center of the field. Communication with the transponder is not possible in the transmission
gap.
4.2.1
Field data of RF300 transponders
Observe the following information for field data of RF300 transponders:
● A maximum median deviation of ±2 mm is possible in static mode (without affecting the
field data)
● The field data are reduced by approx. 15% if the transponder enters the transmission
window laterally (see also "Transmission window" figure)
RF310R reader
Table 4- 8
RF310R reader
Length of
transmission window (L)
Operating distance (Sa)
Limit distance (Sg)
RF320T
30
2...10
16
RF340T
38
2...20
26
RF350T
45
5...22 [26]
30 [35]
RF360T
45
5...26
35
All values are in mm
Values in brackets [ ] refer to RF310R with the MLFB 6GT2801-1AB10
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RF340R reader
Table 4- 9
RF340R reader
Operating distance (Sa)
Length of the transmission
window (L)
Limit distance (Sg)
RF320T
45
2...20
25
RF340T
60
5...25
35
RF350T
60
5...35
50
RF360T
70
8...40
60
RF370T
75
15...36
52
RF380T
85
15...47
55
All values are in mm
RF350R reader / ANT 1
Table 4- 10
RF350R reader / ANT 1
Operating distance (Sa)
Length of the transmission
window (L)
Limit distance (Sg)
RF320T
45
2...20
25
RF340T
60
5...25
35
RF350T
60
5...35
50
RF360T
70
8...40
60
RF370T
70
15...45
65
RF380T
88
15...53
65
All values are in mm
RF350R reader / ANT 18
Table 4- 11
RF350R reader / ANT 18
Diameter of the transmission Operating distance (Sa)
window (Ld)
Limit distance (Sg)
RF320T
10
2...8
10
RF340T
20
2...10
13
All values are in mm
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RF350R reader / ANT 30
Table 4- 12
RF350R reader / ANT 30
Diameter of the transmission Operating distance (Sa)
window (Ld)
Limit distance (Sg)
RF320T
15
2...11
15
RF340T
25
5...15
20
RF350T
25
5...16
22
RF380R reader
Table 4- 13
RF380R reader
Length of the transmission window
in the x-direction (Lx)
Operating distance
(Sa)
Limit distance (Sg)
in the y-direction (Ly)
RF320T
100
40
2...30 [40]
47 [55]
RF340T
115
50
20...70 [80]
90 [100]
RF350T
120
60
35...70 [100]
105 [130]
RF360T
120
70
40...120
140 [150]
RF370T
135
65
35...85 [100]
125 [135]
RF380T
155
75
25...85 [110]
125 [140]
All values are in mm
Values in brackets [ ] refer to RF380R with the MLFB 6GT2801-3AB10
The RF380R with MLFB 6GT2801-3AB10 enables the user to set the transmission output
power with the aid of the "distance_limiting" input parameter. For this, values from approx.
0.5 W to approx. 2.0 W can be set in 0.25 W increments. Depending on the setting, the
change to the transmission output power increases the performance in the lower operating
distance (low performance) or in the upper limit distance (high performance).
The "dili" value range goes from
02 (= 0.5 W) and
05 (default value: 1.25 W) to
08 (= 2 W).
Note
A dili value setting outside of the value range of 02 to 08 leads to the default setting (05) and
does not generate an error message.
Also see Chapter Minimum clearances (Page 47) Section "Minimum distance from reader to
reader".
You can find exact information regarding the parameters in the Product Information "FB 45
and FC 45 input parameters for RF300 and ISO transponders"
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/33315697).
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4.2.2
Field data of ISO transponders
Observe the following information for field data of ISO transponders:
● A maximum median deviation of ±2 mm is possible in static mode (without affecting the
field data)
● The field data are reduced by approx. 15% if the transponder enters the transmission
window laterally (see also "Transmission window" figure)
RF310R reader
Length of the transmission
window (L)
Operating distance (Sa)
Limit distance (Sg)
MDS D100
50
2...78
90
MDS D124
30
2...22
30
MDS D160
36
2...25
37
MDS D324
40
2...30
38
MDS D424
MDS D428
MDS D460
Combination with the RF310R is basically possible, but is not recommended because the antenna
geometries for the reader and transponder are not ideally matched.
All values are in mm
1)
RF340R reader
Table 4- 14
RF340R reader
Length of the transmission
window (Lx)
Operating distance (Sa)
Limit distance (Sg)
MDS D100
MDS D124
MDS D139
MDS D160
MDS D324
MDS D421
MDS D424
MDS D428
MDS D460
All values are in mm
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RF350R reader / ANT 1
Table 4- 15
RF340R reader / ANT 1
Length of the transmission
window (L)
Operating distance (Sa)
Operating distance (Sa)
Operating distance (Sa)
Limit distance (Sg)
Operating distance (Sa)
Limit distance (Sg)
MDS D100
MDS D124
MDS D139
MDS D160
MDS D324
MDS D424
MDS D428
MDS D460
All values are in mm
RF350R reader with ANT 12
Table 4- 16
RF340R reader / ANT 12
Length of the transmission
window (L)
MDS D160
MDS D421
MDS D428
MDS D460
RF350R reader with ANT 18
Table 4- 17
RF340R reader / ANT 18
Length of the transmission
window (L)
MDS D124
MDS D160
MDS D324
MDS D421
MDS D424
MDS D428
MDS D460
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RF350R reader with ANT 30
Table 4- 18
RF340R reader / ANT 30
Length of the transmission
window (L)
Operating distance (Sa)
Limit distance (Sg)
MDS D124
MDS D160
MDS D324
MDS D424
MDS D428
MDS D460
RF380R reader
Table 4- 19
RF380R reader
Length of the transmission window
in the x-direction
(Lx)
Operating distance
(Sa)
Limit distance (Sg)
in the y-direction
(Ly)
MDS D100
160
100
15…170
210
MDS D124
100
80
0…72
90
MDS D139
155
90
15...160
200
MDS D160
120
40
0…64
80
MDS D324
130
60
0…96
120
MDS D424
MDS D428
MDS D460
All values are in mm
Note
Only the MDS D139 with MLFB 6GT2600-0AA10 is compatible with SIMATIC RF300.
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4.2.3
Minimum clearances
Minimum distance from transponder to transponder
The specified distances refer to a metal-free environment. For a metallic environment, the
specified minimum distances must be multiplied by a factor of 1.5.
Table 4- 20
RF300 tags
RF310R
RF340R
RF350R /
ANT 1
RF350R /
ANT 12
RF350R /
ANT 18
RF350R /
ANT 30
RF380R
RF320T
≥ 50
≥ 70
≥ 70
≥ 20
≥ 40
≥ 120
RF340T
≥ 60
≥ 80
≥ 80
≥ 40
≥ 40
≥ 140
RF350T
≥ 60
≥ 80
≥ 80
__
≥ 50
≥ 150
RF360T
≥ 60
≥ 80
≥ 80
__
__
≥ 120
RF370T
__
≥ 80
≥ 80
__
__
≥ 130
RF380T
__
≥ 80
≥ 80
__
__
≥ 150
RF350R /
ANT 30
RF380R
The values are all in mm, relative to the operating distance (Sa) between reader and tag
Table 4- 21
ISO tags
RF310R
RF340R
RF350R /
ANT 1
RF350R /
ANT 12
RF350R /
ANT 18
MDS
D100
≥ 120
≥ 300
MDS
D124
≥ 100
≥ 170
MDS
D139
≥ 120
≥ 230
MDS
D160
≥ 120
≥ 150
MDS
D324
≥ 120
≥ 250
MDS
D421
MDS
D424
MDS
D428
MDS
D460
The values are all in mm, relative to the operating distance (Sa) between reader and tag
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Minimum distance from reader to reader
RF310R to RF310R
RF340R to RF340R
RF380R to RF380R1)
≥ 100
≥ 100
≥ 400
All values are in mm
1) The permissible minimum distance between two RF380Rs depends on the transmission output
power that is set. The specified minimum distance must be multiplied by the following factor,
depending on the output:
DILI byte
Factor
02; 03
0,8
04; 05; 06
1,0
07; 08
1,2
Minimum distance from antenna to antenna
ANT1
ANT18
ANT30
≥ 100
≥ 100
≥ 100
All values are in mm
See also Minimum distance between antennas (Page 121)
NOTICE
Effect on inductive fields by not maintaining the minimum distances of the readers
When the values specified in the "minimum distance from reader to reader" table are not
met, there is a risk of affecting inductive fields. In this case, the data transfer time would
increase unpredictably or a command would be aborted with an error.
Adherence to the values specified in the "Minimum distance from reader to reader" table is
therefore essential.
If the specified minimum distance cannot be complied with due to the physical configuration,
the SET-ANT command can be used to activate and deactivate the HF field of the reader.
The application software must be used to ensure that only one reader is active (antenna is
switched on) at a time.
Note
Please also observe the graphic representations of the minimum distances in the respective
chapters on readers.
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4.3
Dependence of the volume of data on the transponder speed with
RF300 tags
The curves seen here show the relation between speed and data transfer volume for each
transponder. They should make it easier to preselect the transponders for dynamic use.
4.3.1
RF320T with RF310R, RF340R, RF350R, RF380R
The following table is used to calculate the curves.
The indicated speeds are applicable for operation without presence check.
RF310R
RF340R/
RF350R
RF380R
10 mm
10 mm
40 mm
Operating distance (Sa)
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RF380R
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RF320T with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R, RF380R
RF340T with RF310R, RF340R, RF350R, RF380R
The following table is used to calculate the curves.
The indicated speeds are applicable for operation without presence check.
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Operating distance (Sa)
RF310R
RF340R/
RF350R
RF380R
20 mm
20 mm
40 mm
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RF350T with RF310R, RF340R, RF350R, RF380R
The following table is used to calculate the curves.
The indicated speeds are applicable for operation without presence check.
Operating distance (Sa)
50
RF310R
RF340R/
RF350R
RF380R
22 mm
22 mm
40 mm
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RF350T with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R
RF360T with RF310R, RF340R, RF350R, RF380R
The following table is used to calculate the curves.
The indicated speeds are applicable for operation without presence check.
Operating distance (Sa)
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RF340R/
RF350R
RF380R
26 mm
26 mm
60 mm
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RF360T: Display of speed relative to data volume (read/write)
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RF360T with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R
RF370T with RF340R, RF350R, RF380R
The following table is used to calculate the curves.
The indicated speeds are applicable for operation without presence check.
Operating distance (Sa)
52
RF340R/
RF350R
RF380R
22 mm
60 mm
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RF370T: Display of speed relative to data volume (read/write)
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RF370T with RF340R/RF350R and RF380R
RF380T with RF340R, RF350R, RF380R
The following table is used to calculate the curves.
The indicated speeds are applicable for operation without presence check.
Operating distance (Sa)
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RF380T: Display of speed relative to data volume (read/write)
Y PV
   
   
  
  
  
  
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Figure 4-13
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RF380T with RF340R/RF350R and RF380R
Dependence of the volume of data on the transponder speed with ISO
tags
The curves seen here show the relation between speed and data transfer volume for each
transponder. They should make it easier to preselect the transponders for dynamic use.
4.4.1
MDS D100 with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R
The following table is used to calculate the curves.
The indicated speeds are applicable for operation without presence check.
Operating distance
(Sa)
54
RF310R
RF340R/
RF350R
RF380R
30 mm
30 mm
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MDS D100: Display of speed relative to data volume (read/write)
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MDS D100 with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R/ANT 12 and RF380R
MDS D124 with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R
The following table is used to calculate the curves.
The indicated speeds are applicable for operation without presence check.
RF310R
Operating distance
(Sa)
25 mm
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MDS D124: Display of speed relative to data volume (read/write)
Y PV
  
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MDS D124 with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R
MDS D139 with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R
The following table is used to calculate the curves.
The indicated speeds are applicable for operation without presence check.
RF340R/RF350R
Operating distance
(Sa)
56
RF380R
60 mm
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MDS D139: Display of speed relative to data volume (read/write)
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MDS D139 with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R
MDS D160 with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R
The following table is used to calculate the curves.
The indicated speeds are applicable for operation without presence check.
RF310R
Operating distance
(Sa)
20 mm
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MDS D160: Display of speed relative to data volume (read/write)
Y PV
  
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MDS D160 with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R
MDS D324 with RF310R and RF380R
The following table is used to calculate the curves.
The indicated speeds are applicable for operation without presence check.
RF310R
Operating distance
(Sa)
58
20 mm
RF340R/RF350R
RF380R
40 mm
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MDS D324: Display of speed relative to data volume (read/write)
Y PV
2 ,0 0
1 ,8 0
1 ,6 0
1 ,4 0
1 ,2 0
1 ,0 0
0 ,8 0
0 ,6 0
0 ,4 0
0 ,2 0
0 ,0 0
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②
Write RF380R
③
Read RF310R
④
Write RF310R
Figure 4-18
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MDS D324 with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R
MDS D424 with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R
The following table is used to calculate the curves.
The indicated speeds are applicable for operation without presence check.
RF310R
Operating distance
(Sa)
20 mm
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MDS D424: Display of speed relative to data volume (read/write)
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Figure 4-19
4.4.7
MDS D424 with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R
MDS D428 with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R
The following table is used to calculate the curves.
The indicated speeds are applicable for operation without presence check.
RF310R
Operating distance
(Sa)
60
20 mm
RF340R/RF350R
RF380R
40 mm
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MDS D428: Display of speed relative to data volume (read/write)
'XPP\
Figure 4-20
4.4.8
MDS D428 with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R
MDS D460 with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R
The following table is used to calculate the curves.
The indicated speeds are applicable for operation without presence check.
RF310R
Operating distance
(Sa)
20 mm
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MDS D460: Display of speed relative to data volume (read/write)
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Figure 4-21
MDS D460 with RF310R, RF340R/RF350R and RF380R
4.5
Installation guidelines
4.5.1
Overview
The transponder and reader complete with their antennas are inductive devices. Any type of
metal, in particular iron and ferromagnetic materials, in the vicinity of these devices will affect
their operation. Some points need to be considered during planning and installation if the
values described in the "Field data" section are to retain their validity:
● Minimum spacing between two readers or their antennas
● Minimum distance between two adjacent data memories
● Metal-free area for flush-mounting of readers or their antennas and transponders in metal
● Mounting of multiple readers or their antennas on metal frames or racks
The following sections describe the impact on the operation of the identification system when
mounted in the vicinity of metal.
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4.5.2
Reduction of interference due to metal
Interference due to metal rack
0HWDOUDFN
Problem
1RQPHWDOOLFVSDFHU
A metal rack is located above the
transmission window of the reader.
This affects the entire field. In
particular, the transmission window
between reader and transponder is
reduced.
6KHHW
7UDQVSRQGHU
6D
5HDGHUV
0HWDO
Remedy:
7UDQVSRQGHU
The transmission window is no
longer affected if the transponder is
mounted differently.
5HDGHU
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Flush-mounting
Flush-mounting of transponders and readers
Problem
1RQPHWDOOLFVSDFHU
Flush-mounting of transponders and
readers is possible in principle.
However, the size of the
transmission window is significantly
reduced. The following measures
can be used to counteract the
reduction of the window:
6KHHW
0HWDO
5HDGHUV
0HWDO
Remedy:
Enlargement of the non-metallic
spacer below the transponder
and/or reader.
The transponder and/or reader are
10 to 20 mm higher than the metal
surround.
[!PP
PP
5HDGHU
(The value x ≥ 100 mm is valid, e.g.
for RF310R. It indicates that, for a
distance x ≥ 100 mm, the reader
can no longer be significantly
affected by metal.)
Remedy:
Increase the non-metallic distance
a, b.
The following rule of thumb can be
used:
 Increase a, b by a factor of 2 to 3
over the values specified for
metal-free areas
 Increasing a, b has a greater
effect for readers or
transponders with a large limit
distance than for readers or
transponders with a small limit
distance.
5HDGHU
Mounting of several readers on metal frames or racks
Any reader mounted on metal couples part of the field to the metal frame. There is normally
no interaction as long as the minimum distance D and metal-free areas a, b are maintained.
However, interaction may take place if an iron frame is positioned unfavorably. Longer data
transfer times or sporadic error messages at the communication module are the result.
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Mounting of several readers on metal racks
Problem: Interaction between readers
Remedy
Increase the distance D between the two readers.
5HDGHU
5HDGHU
Remedy
Introduce one or more iron struts in order to shortcircuit the stray fields.
5HDGHU
5HDGHU
Remedy
1RQPHWDOOLF
VSDFHU
5HDGHU
4.5.3
Insert a non-metallic spacer of 20 to 40 millimeter
thickness between the reader and the iron frame. This
will significantly reduce the induction of stray fields on
the rack:
5HDGHU
Effects of metal on different transponders and readers
Mounting different transponders and readers on metal or flush-mounting
Certain conditions have to be observed when mounting the transponders and readers on
metal or flush-mounting. For more information, please refer to the descriptions of the
individual transponders and readers in the relevant section.
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4.5.4
Impact on the transmission window by metal
4.5.4.1
Impact on the transmission window by metal
In general, the following points should be considered when mounting RFID components:
● Direct mounting on metal is allowed only in the case of specially approved transponders.
● Flush-mounting of the components in metal reduces the field data; a test is
recommended in critical applications.
● When working inside the transmission window, it should be ensured that no metal rail (or
similar part) intersects the transmission field.
The metal rail would affect the field data.
The impact of metal on the field data (Sg, Sa, L, B) is shown in tabular format in this section.
The values in the table describe the reduction of the field data in % with reference to nonmetal (100% means no impact).
4.5.4.2
RF310R
RF300 mode
Table 4- 22
Reduction of field data by metal (in %): Transponder and RF310R
Transponder
RF320T
RF340T
RF350T
RF360T
66
RF310R reader
Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted
In metal
(20 mm all
around)
Without metal
100
95
80
On metal; distance 20 mm
100
80
70
Flush-mounted in metal; distance
all-round 20 mm
80
70
60
Without metal
100
95
80
On metal
80
80
80
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
70
70
70
Without metal
100
95
85
On metal
70
65
65
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
60
60
60
Without metal
100
95
85
On metal; distance 20 mm
100
95
75
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
60
60
60
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ISO mode
Table 4- 23
Reduction of field data by metal (in %): Transponder and RF380R (ISO mode)
Transponder
MDS D100
MDS D124
MDS D160
MDS D324
RF310R reader (ISO mode)
Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted
In metal
(20 mm all
around)
Without metal
100
95
80
On metal; distance 20 mm
77
70
67
Flush-mounted in metal; distance
all-round 20 mm
58
55
52
Without metal
100
98
82
On metal
93
94
87
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
82
76
60
Without metal
100
92
83
On metal; distance 20 mm
78
77
74
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
70
63
60
Without metal
100
95
76
On metal
83
81
78
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
79
76
72
MDS D424 Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
MDS D428 Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
MDS D460 Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
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4.5.4.3
RF340R
RF300 mode
Table 4- 24
Reduction of field data by metal (in %): Transponder and RF340R
Transponder
RF340R reader
Without metal
RF320T
RF340T
RF350T
RF360T
RF370T
RF380T
68
On metal
Flush-mounted
In metal
(20 mm all
around)
Without metal
100
95
80
On metal; distance 20 mm
100
90
75
Flush-mounted in metal; distance
all-round 20 mm
80
70
60
Without metal
100
95
85
On metal
80
80
70
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
70
70
70
Without metal
100
95
80
On metal
70
65
65
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
60
60
60
Without metal
100
95
85
On metal; distance 20 mm
90
90
75
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
70
60
60
Without metal
100
98
96
On metal
100
97
94
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
90
88
86
Without metal
100
86
76
(all-round
40 mm)
On metal
100
86
76
(all-round
40 mm)
Flush-mounted in metal; distance
all-round 40 mm
83
71
55
(all-round
40 mm)
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ISO mode
Table 4- 25
Reduction of field data by metal (in %): Transponder and RF340R
Transponder
RF310R reader (ISO mode)
Without metal
MDS D100
On metal
Flush-mounted
In metal
(20 mm all
around)
Without metal
On metal; distance 20 mm
Flush-mounted in metal; distance
all-round 20 mm
MDS D124
Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
MDS D139 Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
MDS D160
Without metal
On metal; distance 20 mm
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
MDS D324
Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
MDS D424 Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
MDS D428 Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
MDS D460 Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
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4.5.4.4
RF350R
RF350R reader with ANT 1: RF300 mode
Table 4- 26
Reduction of field data by metal (in %): Transponder and RF350R with ANT 1
Transponder
RF350R reader
Without metal
RF320T
RF340T
RF350T
RF360T
RF370T
RF380T
70
On metal
Flush-mounted
In metal
(20 mm all
around)
Without metal
100
95
80
On metal; distance 20 mm
100
90
75
Flush-mounted in metal; distance
all-round 20 mm
80
70
60
Without metal
100
95
85
On metal
80
80
70
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
70
70
70
Without metal
100
95
80
On metal
70
65
65
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
60
60
60
Without metal
100
95
85
On metal; distance 20 mm
90
90
75
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
70
60
60
Without metal
100
86
73
On metal
100
83
69
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
90
74
61
Without metal
100
83
73
(all-round
40 mm)
On metal
100
83
73
(all-round
40 mm)
Flush-mounted in metal; distance
all-round 40 mm
80
68
53
(all-round
40 mm)
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RF350R reader with ANT 1: ISO mode
Table 4- 27
Reduction of field data by metal (in %): Transponder and RF350R with ANT 1
Transponder
RF310R reader (ISO mode)
Without metal
MDS D100
On metal
Flush-mounted
In metal
(20 mm all
around)
Without metal
On metal; distance 20 mm
Flush-mounted in metal; distance
all-round 20 mm
MDS D124
Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
MDS D139 Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
MDS D160
Without metal
On metal; distance 20 mm
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
MDS D324
Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
MDS D424 Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
MDS D428 Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
MDS D460 Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
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RF350R reader with ANT 12: ISO mode
Table 4- 28
Reduction of field data by metal (in %): Transponder and RF350R with ANT 12
Transponder
RF310R reader (ISO mode)
Without metal
MDS D160
On metal
Flush-mounted
In metal
(20 mm all
around)
Without metal
On metal; distance 20 mm
Flush-mounted in metal; distance
all-round 20 mm
MDS D421 Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
MDS D428 Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
MDS D460 Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
RF350R reader with ANT 18: RF300 mode
Table 4- 29
Reduction of field data by metal (in %): Transponder and RF350R with ANT 18
Transponder
Mounting the antenna
Without metal
RF320T
RF340T
72
Flush-mounted
In metal
(10 mm all-round;
10 mm deep)
Without metal
100
100
On metal; distance 20 mm
100
100
Flush-mounted in metal; distance
all-round 20 mm
80
80
Without metal
100
100
On metal
80
80
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
70
70
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RF350R reader with ANT 18: ISO mode
Table 4- 30
Reduction of field data by metal (in %): Transponder and RF350R with ANT 18
Transponder
RF310R reader (ISO mode)
Without metal
MDS D124
On metal
Flush-mounted
In metal
(20 mm all
around)
Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
MDS D160 Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
MDS D324
Without metal
On metal; distance 20 mm
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
MDS D421
Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
MDS D424 Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
MDS D428 Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
MDS D460 Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
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RF350R reader with ANT 30: RF300 mode
Table 4- 31
Reduction of field data by metal (in %): Transponder and RF350R with ANT 30
Transponder
RF320T
RF340T
RF350T
Mounting the antenna
Without metal
Flush-mounted
In metal
(20 mm all-round;
20 mm deep)
Without metal
100
80
On metal; distance 20 mm
100
80
Flush-mounted in metal; distance
all-round 20 mm
100
80
Without metal
100
80
On metal
80
65
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
70
60
Without metal
100
80
On metal
70
60
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
65
55
RF350R reader with ANT 30: ISO mode
Table 4- 32
Reduction of field data by metal (in %): Transponder and RF350R with ANT 30
Transponder
RF310R reader (ISO mode)
Without metal
MDS D124
On metal
Flush-mounted
In metal
(20 mm all
around)
Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
MDS D160 Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
MDS D324
Without metal
On metal; distance 20 mm
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
MDS D424 Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
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Transponder
RF310R reader (ISO mode)
Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted
In metal
(20 mm all
around)
MDS D428 Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
MDS D460 Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
4.5.4.5
RF380R
Reader RF380R-RF300 mode
Table 4- 33
Reduction of field data by metal (in %): Transponder and RF380R (RF300 mode)
Transponder
RF320T
RF340T
RF350T
RF360T
RF370T
Reader RF380R (RF300 mode)
Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted
In metal
(20 mm all
around)
Without metal
100
95
90
On metal; distance 20 mm
85
75
70
Flush-mounted in metal; distance
all-round 20 mm
60
55
50
Without metal
100
90
80
On metal
70
65
60
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
63
60
55
Without metal
100
85
80
On metal
70
65
60
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
55
50
45
Without metal
100
95
85
On metal; distance 20 mm
75
70
65
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
60
55
50
Without metal
100
95
85
On metal
90
85
80
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
65
63
60
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Transponder
RF380T
Reader RF380R (RF300 mode)
Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted
In metal
(20 mm all
around)
Without metal
100
95
85
On metal
95
90
80
Flush-mounted in metal; distance
all-round 40 mm
65
60
58
RF380R reader: ISO mode
Table 4- 34
Reduction of field data by metal (in %): Transponder and RF380R (ISO mode)
Reader RF380R (ISO mode)
Transponder
MDS D100
MDS D124
MDS D139
MDS D160
MDS D324
Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted
In metal
(20 mm all
around)
Without metal
100
95
80
On metal; distance 20 mm
65
62
58
Flush-mounted in metal; distance
all-round 20 mm
58
53
48
Without metal
100
98
92
On metal
95
92
87
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
70
65
50
Without metal
100
92
75
On metal, distance 30 mm
93
88
72
Without metal
100
95
90
On metal; distance 20 mm
87
85
80
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
73
65
60
Without metal
100
95
85
On metal
85
83
80
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
70
65
60
MDS D424 Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
MDS D428 Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
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Transponder
Reader RF380R (ISO mode)
Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted
In metal
(20 mm all
around)
MDS D460 Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted in metal;
distance all-round 20 mm
4.6
Chemical resistance of the transponders
4.6.1
Chemical resistance of the RF300 transponders
The following table provides an overview of the chemical resistance of the data memories
made of glass-fiber-reinforced epoxy resin. It must be emphasized that the plastic enclosure
is extremely resistant to chemicals in automobiles (e.g.: oil, grease, diesel fuel, gasoline)
which are not listed separately.
Transponders RF320T, RF360T
Transponder RF 320T is resistant to the substances specified in the following table.
Concentration
Allylchloride
Formic acid
40 °C
60 °C
ￎￎￎￎ
50 %
100 %
Ammonia gas
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
Ammonia liquid, water-free
Ammonium hydroxide
20 °C
ￚ
10 %
Ethyl acrylate
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
Ethyl glycol
ￎￎￎￎ
Gasoline, aroma-free
ￎￎￎￎ
Gasoline, containing benzol
ￎￎￎￎ
Benzoate (Na–, Ca.a.)
ￎￎￎￎ
Benzoic acid
ￎￎￎￎ
Benzole
ￎￎￎￎ
Benzenesulphonic acid
ￎￎￎￎ
Benzyl chloride
ￚ
Borax
Boric acid
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
Bromine, liquid
ￚ
Bromine, gas, dry
ￚ
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Concentration
20 °C
100 %
ￎￎￎￎ
40 °C
Bromide (K–, Na.a.)
Bromoform
ￎￎￎￎ
Bromine water
ￚ
Butadiene (1,3–)
ￎￎￎￎ
Butane gas
ￎￎￎￎ
Butanol
Butyric acid
ￚ
100 %
ￎￎ
Carbonate (ammonium,
Na.a.)
ￎￎￎￎ
Chlorine, liquid
Chlorine, gas, dry
ￚ
100 %
Chlorobenzene
ￚ
ￎￎￎￎ
Chloride (ammonium, Na.a.)
ￎￎￎￎ
Chloroform
ￚ
Chlorophyl
ￎￎￎￎ
Chlorosulphonic acid
100 %
Chlorine water (saturated
solution)
ￚ
ￎￎ
Chromate (K–, Na.a.)
Up to 50 %
Chromic acid
Up to 30 %
Chromosulphuric acid
ￎￎￎￎ
ￚ
ￚ
Citric acid
ￎￎￎￎ
Cyanamide
ￎￎￎￎ
Cyanide (K–, Na.a.)
ￎￎￎￎ
Dextrin, w.
ￎￎￎￎ
Diethyl ether
ￎￎￎￎ
Diethylene glycol
ￎￎￎￎ
Dimethyl ether
ￎￎￎￎ
Dioxane
ￚ
Developer
Acetic acid
ￎￎￎￎ
100 %
ￎￎ
Ethanol
ￎￎￎￎ
Fixer
ￎￎￎￎ
Fluoride (ammonium, K–,
Na.a.)
ￎￎￎￎ
Hydrofluoric acid
Up to 40 %
ￎￎￎￎ
Formaldehyde
50 %
ￎￎￎￎ
Formamide
100 %
ￎￎￎￎ
Glucon acid
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
Glycerine
ￎￎￎￎ
Glycol
78
60 °C
ￎￎￎￎ
Urine
ￎￎￎￎ
Uric acid
ￎￎￎￎ
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Concentration
20 °C
Hydroxide (ammonium)
10 %
ￎￎￎￎ
Hydroxide (Na–, K–)
40 %
ￎￎￎￎ
40 °C
60 °C
Hydroxide (alkaline earth
metal)
ￎￎￎￎ
Hypochlorite (K–, Na.a.)
ￎￎￎￎ
Iodide (K–, Na.a.)
ￎￎￎￎ
Silicic acid
ￎￎￎￎ
Cresol
Up to 90 %
Methanol
100 %
Methylene chloride
Lactic acid
ￚ
ￎￎￎￎ
ￚ
100 %
ￎￎ
Mineral oils
ￎￎￎￎ
Nitrate (ammonium, K.a.)
ￎￎￎￎ
Nitroglycerine
ￚ
Oxalic acid
ￎￎￎￎ
Phenol
1%
ￎￎￎￎ
Phosphate (ammonium,
Na.a.)
Phosphoric acid
ￎￎￎￎ
50 %
85 %
Propanol
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
Nitric acid
25 %
ￚ
Hydrochloric acid
10 %
ￚ
Brine
ￚ
Sulphur dioxide
100 %
Carbon disulfide 100 %
Sulphuric acid
ￎￎ
ￚ
40 %
Sulphurous acid
ￚ
ￎￎ
Soap solution
ￎￎￎￎ
Sulfate (ammonium, Na.a.)
ￎￎￎￎ
Sulfite (ammonium, Na.a.)
ￚ
Tar, aroma-free
ￎￎￎￎ
Turpentine
ￎￎￎￎ
Trichloroethylene
Hydrogen peroxide
ￚ
30 %
Tartaric acid
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
Abbreviations
ￎￎￎￎ
Resistant
ￎￎￎ
Virtually resistant
ￎￎ
Partially resistant
ￎ
Less resistant
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Abbreviations
ￚ
Not resistant
w.
Aqueous solution
k. g.
Cold saturated
Transponders RF340T, RF350T, 370T
The following table gives an overview of the chemical composition of the data memories
made from polyamide 12. The plastic housing has a notably high resistance to chemicals
used in automobiles (e.g.: oil, grease, diesel fuel, gasoline) which are not listed separately.
Battery acid
Concentration
20 °C
60 °C
30
ￎￎ
ￚ
Ammonia gas
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
conc.
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
10
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎ
ￎￎ
ￚ
Butane, gas, liquid
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
Butyl acetate (acetic acid butyl ester)
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
n(n)
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎ
ￚ
ￚ
Ammonia, w.
Benzol
Bleach solution (12.5% effective chlorine)
Calcium chloride, w.
Calcium nitrate, w.
k. g.
Chlorine
Chrome baths, tech.
Iron salts, w.
Acetic acid, w.
Ethyl alcohol, w., undenaturated
Formaldehyde, w.
ￚ
ￚ
k. g.
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
50
ￚ
ￚ
96
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎ
50
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
30
ￎￎￎ
ￚ
10
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎ
Formalin
ￎￎￎ
ￚ
Glycerine
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
Isopropanol
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎ
ￚ
k. g.
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
Methyl alcohol, w.
50
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
Lactic acid, w.
50
ￎￎ
ￚ
10
ￎￎￎ
ￎￎ
Sodium carbonate, w. (soda)
k. g.
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
Sodium chloride, w.
k. g.
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
k. g.
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
Potassium hydroxide, w.
50
Lysol
Magnesium salts, w.
Sodium hydroxide
Nickel salts, w.
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Concentration
20 °C
60 °C
ￎￎￎ
ￎￎ
ￎ
Propane
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
Mercury
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎ
ￚ
Nitrobenzol
Phosphoric acid
10
Nitric acid
10
Hydrochloric acid
10
ￎ
ￚ
Low
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
25
ￎￎ
ￚ
10
ￎￎￎ
ￚ
Low
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
Carbon tetrachloride
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
Toluene
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
ￎￎￎￎ
Sulphur dioxide
Sulphuric acid
Hydrogen sulphide
Detergent
High
Plasticizer
Abbreviations
ￎￎￎￎ
Resistant
ￎￎￎ
Virtually resistant
ￎￎ
Partially resistant
ￎ
Less resistant
ￚ
Not resistant
w.
Aqueous solution
k. g.
Cold saturated
Transponder RF380T
The housing of the heat-resistant data storage unit is made of polyphenylene sulfide (PPS).
The chemical resistance of the data storage unit is excellent. No solvent is known that can
dissolve the plastic at temperatures below 200 °C. A reduction in the mechanical properties
has been observed in aqueous solutions of hydrochloric acid (HCl) and nitric acid (HNO3) at
80 °C. The excellent resistance to all fuel types including methanol is a particular
characteristic. The following table provides an overview of the chemicals investigated.
Substance
Test conditions
Evaluation
Time[days]
Temperature[°C]
Acetone
180
55
n-Butanol (butyl alcohol)
180
80
Butanon-2 (methyl ethyl
ketone)
180
60
n-butyl acetate
180
80
Brake fluid
40
80
Calcium chloride (saturated)
40
80
Diesel fuel
180
80
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Substance
Diethyl ether
Test conditions
Evaluation
Time[days]
Temperature[°C]
40
23
Frigen 113
40
23
Anti-freeze
180
120
Kerosine
40
60
Methanol
180
60
Engine oil
40
80
Sodium chloride (saturated)
40
80
Sodium hydroxide (30%)
180
80
Sodium hypochlorite (5%)
30
80
180
80
–
Caustic soda (30%)
40
93
Nitric acid (10%)
40
23
Hydrochloric acid (10%)
40
80
–
Sulphuric acid (10%)
40
23
(10%)
40
(30%)
40
Tested fuels:
40
80
(FAM-DIN 51 604-A)
180
80
180
80
180
80
180
75
180
80
40
80
Toluene
1, 1, 1-trichloroethane
Xylene
Zinc chloride (saturated)
Assessment:
4.6.2
Resistant, weight gain < 3 % or weight loss < 0.5 % and/or reduction in fracture resistance < 15
Partially resistant, weight gain 3 to 8 % or weight loss 0.5 to 3 % and/or reduction in fracture
resistance 15 to 30 %
–
Not resistant, weight gain > 8 % or weight loss > 3 % and/or reduction in fracture resistance
> 30 %
Chemical resistance of the ISO transponders
MDS D100, MDS D200
The housing of the MDS D100 is made of PVC.
MDS D100 is resistant to the substances specified in the following table.
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Table 4- 35
Chemical resistance of MDS D100, MDS D200
Substance
Concentration
Saline solution
5%
Sugared water
10 %
Acetic acid, aqueous solution
5%
Sodium carbonate, aqueous solution
5%
Ethanol, aqueous solution
60 %
Ethylene glycol
50 %
Fuel B
according to ISO 1817
Human sweat
(Reference: ISO 10373 / ISO 7810)
MDS D139, MDS D124
The housing of the heat-resistant data storage unit MDS D139 is made of polyphenylene
sulfide (PPS). The chemical resistance of the data storage unit is excellent. No solvent is
known that can dissolve the plastic at temperatures below 200 °C. A reduction in the
mechanical properties has been observed in aqueous solutions of hydrochloric acid (HCl)
and nitric acid (HNO3) at 80 °C.
The excellent resistance to all fuel types including methanol is a particular characteristic. The
following table provides an overview of the chemicals investigated.
Table 4- 36
Chemical resistance of MDS D139, MDS D124
Substance
Acetone
Evaluation
Test conditions
Time
[days]
Temperature
[°C]
180
55
n-Butanol (butyl alcohol)
180
80
Butanon-2 (methyl ethyl ketone)
180
60
n-butyl acetate
180
80
Brake fluid
40
80
Calcium chloride (saturated)
40
80
Diesel fuel
180
80
Diethyl ether
40
23
Frigen 113
40
23
Anti-freeze
180
120
Kerosine
40
60
Methanol
180
60
Engine oil
40
80
Sodium chloride (saturated)
40
80
Sodium hydroxide (30 percent)
180
80
Sodium hypochlorite (5 percent)
30
180
80
80
Caustic soda (30 percent)
40
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Substance
Evaluation
Test conditions
Time
[days]
Temperature
[°C]
Nitric acid (10 percent)
40
23
Hydrochloric acid (10 percent)
40
80
Sulphuric acid
(10 percent)
(10 percent)
(30 percent)
40
40
40
23
80
23
Tested fuels:
40
80
(FAM-DIN 51604-A)
Toluol
180
80
1, 1, 1-trichloroethane
xylene
180
80
Zinc chloride (saturated)
180
180
180
40
80
75
80
80
Assessment:
Resistant, weight gain < 3 % or weight loss < 0.5 % and/or reduction in fracture resistance
< 15 %
Limited resistance, weight gain 3 to 8 % or weight loss 0.5 to 3 % and/or reduction in
fracture resistance 15 to 30 %
Not resistant, weight gain > 8 % or weight loss > 3 % and/or reduction in fracture
resistance > 30 %
MDS D324, MDS D421, MDS D424, MDS D460
The housing of the MDS D124 is made of epoxy casting resin. The following table provides
an overview of the chemical resistance.
Table 4- 37
Chemical resistance of MDS D324, MDS D421, MDS D424, MDS D460
Chemical compound
Concentration 20 °C
Formic acid
50 %
Ammonia liquid, water-free
■
■
□
Gasoline, aromatic-free/containing benzol
■
Benzol, benzoic acid
■
Borax
■
Boric acid
■
Bromine, liquid, bromine water
□
100 %
◪
Carbonate (ammonium, sodium, etc.)
84
60 °C
■
Ethanol
Butyric acid
40 °C
■
Chlorine, liquid
□
Chlorobenzene
■
Chloroform
□
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Chemical compound
Concentration 20 °C
Chlorine water (saturated solution)
40 °C
60 °C
◪
Chromate (potassium, sodium, etc.)
Up to 50 %
Chromic acid
Up to 30 %
Citric acid
■
□
■
Cyanide (potassium, sodium, etc.)
■
Diethylene glycol
■
Dioxane
□
Acetic acid
100 %
◪
Fixer
■
Fluoride (ammonium, potassium, sodium, etc.)
■
Hydrofluoric acid
Up to 40 %
■
Formaldehyde
50 %
■
Glycerine
■
Glycol
■
Urine, uric acid
■
Hydroxide (sodium, potassium)
40 %
■
Iodide (potassium, sodium, etc.)
■
Silicic acid
■
Methanol
100 %
Lactic acid
100 %
■
◪
Mineral oils
■
Nitrate (ammonium, potassium, etc.)
■
Nitroglycerine
□
Phosphate (ammonium, sodium, etc.)
Phosphoric acid
■
50 %
Propanol
■
■
Hydrochloric acid, nitric acid
10 %
□
Brine
□
Sulphur dioxide
100 %
◪
Sulphuric acid
40 %
□
Soap solution
■
Sulphate (ammonium, sodium, etc.)
■
Sulfide (ammonium, sodium, etc.)
□
Turpentine
■
Trichloroethylene
Hydrogen peroxide
Tartaric acid
□
30 %
■
■
Abbreviations:
■
Resistant
◪
Limited resistance
□
Not resistant
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MDS D160
The housing of the MDS D160 is made of PPA (polyphthalamide). The following table
provides an overview of the chemical resistance.
Table 4- 38
Chemical resistance of the MDS D160
Chemical compound
Resistance
Mineral lubricants
■
Aliphatic hydrocarbons
■
Aromatic hydrocarbons
■
Petroleum spirit
■
Weak mineral acids
■
Strong mineral acids
◪
Weak organic acids
■
Strong organic acids
□
Oxidizing acids
□
Weak alkalis
■
Strong alkalis
■
Trichlorethylene
■
Acetone
■
Alcohol
■
Abbreviations
■
Resistant
◪
Limited resistance
□
Not resistant
MDS D428 @ fehlt noch
4.7
EMC Directives
4.7.1
Overview
These EMC Guidelines answer the following questions:
● Why are EMC guidelines necessary?
● What types of external interference have an impact on the system?
● How can interference be prevented?
● How can interference be eliminated?
● Which standards relate to EMC?
● Examples of interference-free plant design
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The description is intended for "qualified personnel":
● Project engineers and planners who plan system configurations with RFID modules and
have to observe the necessary guidelines.
● Fitters and service engineers who install the connecting cables in accordance with this
description or who rectify defects in this area in the event of interference.
NOTICE
Failure to observe notices drawn to the reader's attention can result in dangerous
conditions in the plant or the destruction of individual components or the entire plant.
4.7.2
What does EMC mean?
The increasing use of electrical and electronic devices is accompanied by:
● Higher component density
● More switched power electronics
● Increasing switching rates
● Lower power consumption of components due to steeper switching edges
The higher the degree of automation, the greater the risk of interaction between devices.
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is the ability of an electrical or electronic device to
operate satisfactorily in an electromagnetic environment without affecting or interfering with
the environment over and above certain limits.
EMC can be broken down into three different areas:
● Intrinsic immunity to interference:
immunity to internal electrical disturbance
● Immunity to external interference:
immunity to external electromagnetic disturbance
● Degree of interference emission:
emission of interference and its effect on the electrical environment
All three areas are considered when testing an electrical device.
The RFID modules are tested for conformity with the limit values required by the CE and
RTTE guidelines. Since the RFID modules are merely components of an overall system, and
sources of interference can arise as a result of combining different components, certain
guidelines have to be followed when setting up a plant.
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EMC measures usually consist of a complete package of measures, all of which need to be
implemented in order to ensure that the plant is immune to interference.
Note
The plant manufacturer is responsible for the observance of the EMC guidelines; the plant
operator is responsible for radio interference suppression in the overall plant.
All measures taken when setting up the plant prevent expensive retrospective modifications
and interference suppression measures.
The plant operator must comply with the locally applicable laws and regulations. They are
not covered in this document.
4.7.3
Basic rules
It is often sufficient to follow a few elementary rules in order to ensure electromagnetic
compatiblity (EMC).
The following rules must be observed:
Shielding by enclosure
● Protect the device against external interference by installing it in a cabinet or housing.
The housing or enclosure must be connected to the chassis ground.
● Use metal plates to shield against electromagnetic fields generated by inductances.
● Use metal connector housings to shield data conductors.
Wide-area ground connection
● Bond all passive metal parts to chassis ground, ensuring large-area and low-HFimpedance contact.
● Establish a large-area connection between the passive metal parts and the central
grounding point.
● Don't forget to include the shielding bus in the chassis ground system. That means the
actual shielding busbars must be connected to ground by large-area contact.
● Aluminium parts are not suitable for ground connections.
Plan the cable installation
● Break the cabling down into cable groups and install these separately.
● Always route power cables, signal cables and HF cables through separated ducts or in
separate bundles.
● Feed the cabling into the cabinet from one side only and, if possible, on one level only.
● Route the signal cables as close as possible to chassis surfaces.
● Twist the feed and return conductors of separately installed cables.
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● Routing HF cables:
avoid parallel routing of HF cables.
● Do not route cables through the antenna field.
Shielding for the cables
● Shield the data cables and connect the shield at both ends.
● Shield the analog cables and connect the shield at one end, e.g. on the drive unit.
● Always apply large-area connections between the cable shields and the shielding bus at
the cabinet inlet and make the contact with clamps.
● Feed the connected shield through to the module without interruption.
● Use braided shields, not foil shields.
Line and signal filter
● Use only line filters with metal housings
● Connect the filter housing to the cabinet chassis using a large-area low-HF-impedance
connection.
● Never fix the filter housing to a painted surface.
● Fix the filter at the control cabinet inlet or in the direction of the source.
4.7.4
Propagation of electromagnetic interference
Three components have to be present for interference to occur in a system:
● Interference source
● Coupling path
● Interference sink
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If one of the components is missing, e.g. the coupling path between the interference source
and the interference sink, the interference sink is unaffected, even if the interference source
is transmitting a high level of noise.
The EMC measures are applied to all three components, in order to prevent malfunctions
due to interference. When setting up a plant, the manufacturer must take all possible
measures in order to prevent the occurrence of interference sources:
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● Only devices fulfilling limit class A of VDE 0871 may be used in a plant.
● Interference suppression measures must be introduced on all interference-emitting
devices. This includes all coils and windings.
● The design of the system must be such that mutual interference between individual
components is precluded or kept as small as possible.
Information and tips for plant design are given in the following sections.
Interference sources
In order to achieve a high level of electromagnetic compatibility and thus a very low level of
disturbance in a plant, it is necessary to recognize the most frequent interference sources.
These must then be eliminated by appropriate measures.
Table 4- 39
Interference sources: origin and effect
Interference source
Interference results from
Effect on the interference sink
Contactors,
electronic valves
Contacts
System disturbances
Coils
Magnetic field
Electrical motor
Collector
Electrical field
Winding
Magnetic field
Contacts
Electrical field
Transformer
Magnetic field, system disturbance,
transient currents
Power supply unit, switchedmode
Circuit
Electrical and magnetic field, system
disturbance
High-frequency appliances
Circuit
Electromagnetic field
Transmitter
(e.g. service radio)
Antenna
Electromagnetic field
Electric welding device
Ground or reference potential Voltage difference
difference
Transient currents
Operator
Static charge
Electrical discharge currents, electrical
field
Power cable
Current flow
Electrical and magnetic field, system
disturbance
High-voltage cable
Voltage difference
Electrical field
Cause
Remedy
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Replace the power supply
Interference injected through
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Cable is inadequately
shielded
Better cable shielding
The reader is not connected
to ground.
Ground the reader
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Interference source
Cause
Remedy
HF interference over the
antennas
caused by another reader
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Erect suitable damping materials
between the antennas.
Reduce the power of the readers.
Please follow the instructions in the
section Installation guidelines/reducing
the effects of metal
Coupling paths
A coupling path has to be present before the disturbance emitted by the interference source
can affect the system. There are four ways in which interference can be coupled in:
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When RFID modules are used, different components in the overall system can act as a
coupling path:
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4.7.5
Causes of coupling paths
Coupling path
Invoked by
Conductors and cables
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Incorrect or inappropriate installation
Missing or incorrectly connected shield
Inappropriate physical arrangement of cables
Control cabinet or housing
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Missing or incorrect earthing
Inappropriate physical arrangement
Components not mounted securely
Unfavorable cabinet configuration
Cabinet configuration
The influence of the user in the configuration of an electromagnetically compatible plant
encompasses cabinet configuration, cable installation, ground connections and correct
shielding of cables.
Note
For information about electromagnetically compatible cabinet configuration, please consult
the installation guidelines for SIMATIC PLCs.
Shielding by enclosure
Magnetic and electrical fields and electromagnetic waves can be kept away from the
interference sink by using a metal enclosure. The easier the induced interference current can
flow, the greater the intrinsic weakening of the interference field. All enclosures and metal
panels in the cabinet should therefore be connected in a manner allowing good
conductance.
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If the control cabinet panels are insulated from each other, a high-frequency-conducting
connection can be established using ribbon cables and high-frequency terminals or HF
conducting paste. The larger the area of the connection, the greater the high-frequency
conductivity. This is not possible using single-wire connections.
Prevention of interference by optimum configuration
Good interference suppression can be achieved by installing SIMATIC PLCs on conducting
mounting plates (unpainted). When setting up the control cabinet, interference can be
prevented easily by observing certain guidelines. Power components (transformers, drive
units, load power supply units) should be arranged separately from the control components
(relay control unit, SIMATIC S7).
As a rule:
● The effect of the interference decreases as the distance between the interference source
and interference sink increases.
● The interference can be further decreased by installing grounded shielding plates.
● The load connections and power cables should be installed separately from the signal
cables with a minimum clearance of 10 cm.
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Filtering of the supply voltage
External interference from the mains can be prevented by installing line filters. Correct
installation is extremely important, in addition to appropriate dimensioning. It is essential that
the line filter is mounted directly at the cabinet inlet. As a result, interference is filtered
promptly at the inlet, and is not conducted through the cabinet.
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Filtering of the supply voltage
Prevention of interference sources
A high level of immunity to interference can be achieved by avoiding interference sources.
All switched inductances are frequent sources of interference in plants.
Suppression of inductance
Relays, contactors, etc. generate interference voltages and must therefore be suppressed
using one of the circuits below.
Even with small relays, interference voltages of up to 800 V occur on 24 V coils, and
interference voltages of several kV occur on 230 V coils when the coil is switched. The use
of freewheeling diodes or RC circuits prevents interference voltages and thus stray
interference on conductors installed parallel to the coil conductor.
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Note
All coils in the cabinet should be suppressed. The valves and motor brakes are frequently
forgotten. Fluorescent lamps in the control cabinet should be tested in particular.
4.7.7
Equipotential bonding
Potential differences between different parts of a plant can arise due to the different design
of the plant components and different voltage levels. If the plant components are connected
across signal cables, transient currents flow across the signal cables. These transient
currents can corrupt the signals.
Proper equipotential bonding is thus essential.
● The equipotential bonding conductor must have a sufficiently large cross section (at least
10 mm2).
● The distance between the signal cable and the associated equipotential bonding
conductor must be as small as possible (antenna effect).
● A fine-strand conductor must be used (better high-frequency conductivity).
● When connecting the equipotential bonding conductors to the centralized equipotential
bonding strip (EBS), the power components and non-power components must be
combined.
● The equipotential bonding conductors of the separate modules must lead directly to the
equipotential bonding strip.
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The better the equipotential bonding in a plant, the smaller the chance of interference due to
fluctuations in potential.
Equipotential bonding should not be confused with protective earthing of a plant. Protective
earthing prevents the occurrence of excessive shock voltages in the event of equipment
faults whereas equipotential bonding prevents the occurrence of differences in potential.
4.7.8
Cable shielding
Signal cables must be shielded in order to prevent coupling of interference.
The best shielding is achieved by installing the cables in steel tubes. However, this is only
necessary if the signal cable is routed through an environment prone to particular
interference. It is usually adequate to use cables with braided shields. In either case,
however, correct connection is vital for effective shielding.
Note
An unconnected or incorrectly connected shield has no shielding effect.
As a rule:
● For analog signal cables, the shield should be connected at one end on the receiver side
● For digital signals, the shield should be connected to the enclosure at both ends
● Since interference signals are frequently within the HF range (> 10 kHz), a large-area HFproof shield contact is necessary
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Cable shielding
The shielding bus should be connected to the control cabinet enclosure in a manner allowing
good conductance (large-area contact) and must be situated as close as possible to the
cable inlet. The cable insulation must be removed and the cable clamped to the shielding
bus (high-frequency clamp) or secured using cable ties. Care should be taken to ensure that
the connection allows good conductance.
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The shielding bus must be connected to the PE busbar.
If shielded cables have to be interrupted, the shield must be continued via the corresponding
connector housing. Only suitable connectors may be used for this purpose.
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If intermediate connectors, which do not have a suitable shield connection, are used, the
shield must be continued by fixing cable clamps at the point of interruption. This ensures a
large-area, HF-conducting contact.
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Readers
Overview
The reader ensures inductive communication with the transponders, and handles the serial
connection to the communication modules or the 8xIQ-Sense module.
Communication between the transponder and reader takes place over inductive alternating
fields.
The transmittable data volume between reader and transponder depends on:
● the speed at which the transponder moves through the transmission window of the
reader.
● the length of the transmission window.
● the RF300 transponder type (FRAM, EEPROM).
● the use of ISO transponders
ISO functionality
With the following readers, you can also use ISO tags:
● SIMATIC RF310R reader (with RS422 interface)
● Reader SIMATIC RF340R
● Reader SIMATIC RF350R
● SIMATIC RF380R reader
The readers must either be parameterized for the RF300 or ISO mode. The parameterization
is done with the aid of the RESET message frame (INIT-Run).
You can find more detailed information on the software parameterization in Product
Information "FB 45 and FC 45 input parameters for RF300 and ISO transponders"
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/33315697) or the Function Manual FB
45 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/21738808) from edition A3
onwards.
Note
ISO functionality is only possible with certain reader MLFBs.
Only the SIMATIC RF310R and SIMATIC RF380R readers with the MLFB 6GT2801-xxBxx
are suitable for operating with ISO tags.
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