Siemens RF350R02 RFID Reader 13.56 MHz User Manual SIMATIC RF300

Siemens AG RFID Reader 13.56 MHz SIMATIC RF300

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SIMATIC RF300 ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ SIMATIC Ident RFID systems SIMATIC RF300 System Manual Note: This document is a draft document. This document is not released for publication. Siemens accepts no liability for the completeness and correctness of the contents. 07/2016 C79000-G8976-C345-0x Introduction 1 Safety information 2 System overview 3 Planning the RF300 system 4 Readers 5 Antennas 6 RF300 transponder 7 ISO transponder 8 System integration 9 System diagnostics 10 Appendix A
Siemens AG Division Process Industries and Drives Postfach 48 48 90026 NÜRNBERG GERMANY Document order number: C79000-G8976-C345 Ⓟ 07/2016 Subject to change Copyright © Siemens AG 2005 - 2016. All rights reserved Legal information Warning notice system This manual contains notices you have to observe in order to ensure your personal safety, as well as to prevent damage to property. The notices referring to your personal safety are highlighted in the manual by a safety alert symbol, notices referring only to property damage have no safety alert symbol. These notices shown below are graded according to the degree of danger. DANGER indicates that death or severe personal injury will result if proper precautions are not taken. WARNING indicates that death or severe personal injury may result if proper precautions are not taken. CAUTION indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are not taken. NOTICE indicates that property damage can result if proper precautions are not taken. If more than one degree of danger is present, the warning notice representing the highest degree of danger will be used. A notice warning of injury to persons with a safety alert symbol may also include a warning relating to property damage. Qualified Personnel The product/system described in this documentation may be operated only by personnel qualified for the specific task in accordance with the relevant documentation, in particular its warning notices and safety instructions. Qualified personnel are those who, based on their training and experience, are capable of identifying risks and avoiding potential hazards when working with these products/systems. Proper use of Siemens products Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems. The permissible ambient conditions must be complied with. The information in the relevant documentation must be observed. Trademarks All names identified by ® are registered trademarks of Siemens AG. The remaining trademarks in this publication may be trademarks whose use by third parties for their own purposes could violate the rights of the owner. Disclaimer of Liability We have reviewed the contents of this publication to ensure consistency with the hardware and software described. Since variance cannot be precluded entirely, we cannot guarantee full consistency. However, the information in this publication is reviewed regularly and any necessary corrections are included in subsequent editions.
SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 3 Table of contents 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 13 1.1 Navigating in the system manual ............................................................................................ 13 1.2 Preface .................................................................................................................................... 14 2 Safety information ................................................................................................................................. 17 3 System overview ................................................................................................................................... 21 3.1 RFID systems ......................................................................................................................... 21 3.2 SIMATIC RF300 ...................................................................................................................... 22 3.2.1 System overview of SIMATIC RF300 ..................................................................................... 22 3.2.2 RFID components and their function ...................................................................................... 23 3.2.3 Application areas of RF300 .................................................................................................... 31 3.3 System configuration .............................................................................................................. 32 3.3.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................. 32 3.3.2 Assembly line example: Use of RF300 transponders ............................................................. 32 3.3.3 Example of container and cardboard container handling: Use of ISO transponders ............. 34 4 Planning the RF300 system .................................................................................................................. 37 4.1 Fundamentals of application planning .................................................................................... 37 4.1.1 Selection criteria for SIMATIC RF300 components ................................................................ 37 4.1.2 Transmission window and read/write distance ....................................................................... 37 4.1.3 Width of the transmission window .......................................................................................... 40 4.1.4 Impact of secondary fields ...................................................................................................... 41 4.1.5 Setup help of the readers of the second generation ............................................................... 43 4.1.6 Permissible directions of motion of the transponder ............................................................... 44 4.1.7 Operation in static and dynamic mode ................................................................................... 45 4.1.8 Dwell time of the transponder ................................................................................................. 46 4.1.9 Communication between communications module, reader and transponder ........................ 47 4.2 Field data for transponders, readers and antennas ................................................................ 48 4.2.1 Field data of RF300 transponders .......................................................................................... 49 4.2.2 Field data of ISO transponders (MDS D) ................................................................................ 52 4.2.3 Field data of ISO transponders (MDS E) ................................................................................ 57 4.2.4 Minimum clearances ............................................................................................................... 59 4.3 Installation guidelines.............................................................................................................. 62 4.3.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................. 62 4.3.2 Reduction of interference due to metal ................................................................................... 62 4.3.3 Effects of metal on different transponders and readers .......................................................... 64 4.3.4 Impact on the transmission window by metal ......................................................................... 65 4.3.4.1 Impact on the transmission window by metal ......................................................................... 65 4.3.4.2 RF340R ................................................................................................................................... 69 4.3.4.3 RF350R ................................................................................................................................... 73 4.3.4.4 RF380R ................................................................................................................................... 85 4.3.4.5 RF382R ................................................................................................................................... 89
Table of contents SIMATIC RF300 4 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 4.4 Chemical resistance of the transponders .............................................................................. 90 4.4.1 Overview of the transponders and their housing materials ................................................... 90 4.4.2 Polyamide 12 ......................................................................................................................... 91 4.4.3 Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) ................................................................................................. 93 4.4.4 Polycarbonate (PC) ................................................................................................................ 94 4.4.5 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ........................................................................................................ 95 4.4.6 Epoxy resin ............................................................................................................................ 96 4.4.7 PA6.6 GF30 ........................................................................................................................... 98 4.5 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) .............................................................. 99 4.5.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................ 99 4.5.2 What does EMC mean? ....................................................................................................... 100 4.5.3 Basic rules ............................................................................................................................ 101 4.5.4 Propagation of electromagnetic interference ....................................................................... 102 4.5.5 Cabinet configuration ........................................................................................................... 106 4.5.6 Prevention of interference sources ...................................................................................... 109 4.5.7 Equipotential bonding .......................................................................................................... 110 4.5.8 Cable shielding..................................................................................................................... 111 5 Readers ............................................................................................................................................... 113 5.1 SIMATIC RF310R ................................................................................................................ 115 5.1.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 115 5.1.2 RF310R ordering data ......................................................................................................... 115 5.1.3 Pin assignment RF310R with RS-422 interface .................................................................. 116 5.1.4 LED operating display .......................................................................................................... 116 5.1.5 Ensuring reliable data exchange .......................................................................................... 116 5.1.6 Metal-free area ..................................................................................................................... 117 5.1.7 Minimum distance between RF310R readers ...................................................................... 117 5.1.8 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 118 5.1.9 Approvals ............................................................................................................................. 120 5.1.10 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 121 5.2 SIMATIC RF310R with Scanmode ...................................................................................... 122 5.2.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 122 5.2.2 Ordering data for RF310R with Scanmode .......................................................................... 122 5.2.3 Pin assignment RF310R special version Scanmode RS-422 interface ............................... 123 5.2.4 LED operating display .......................................................................................................... 123 5.2.5 Ensuring reliable data exchange .......................................................................................... 123 5.2.6 Metal-free area ..................................................................................................................... 124 5.2.7 Minimum distance between several readers ....................................................................... 124 5.2.8 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 125 5.2.9 Approvals ............................................................................................................................. 127 5.2.10 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 128 5.3 SIMATIC RF310R - second generation ............................................................................... 129 5.3.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 129 5.3.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 129 5.3.3 Pin assignment of the RS-422 interface .............................................................................. 130 5.3.4 LED operating display .......................................................................................................... 130 5.3.5 Ensuring reliable data exchange .......................................................................................... 130 5.3.6 Metal-free area ..................................................................................................................... 131 5.3.7 Minimum distance between RF310R readers ...................................................................... 131 5.3.8 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 132 5.3.9 Approvals ............................................................................................................................. 134
Table of contents SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 5 5.3.10 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 135 5.4 SIMATIC RF340R/RF350R .................................................................................................. 136 5.4.1 SIMATIC RF340R ................................................................................................................. 136 5.4.1.1 Features ................................................................................................................................ 136 5.4.1.2 Ordering data for RF340R .................................................................................................... 136 5.4.1.3 Pin assignment of RF340R RS422 interface ........................................................................ 137 5.4.1.4 LED operating display ........................................................................................................... 137 5.4.1.5 Ensuring reliable data exchange .......................................................................................... 137 5.4.1.6 Metal-free area ...................................................................................................................... 138 5.4.1.7 Minimum distance between RF340R readers ...................................................................... 138 5.4.1.8 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 139 5.4.1.9 Approvals .............................................................................................................................. 141 5.4.1.10 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 142 5.4.2 SIMATIC RF350R ................................................................................................................. 143 5.4.2.1 Features ................................................................................................................................ 143 5.4.2.2 Ordering data for RF350R .................................................................................................... 143 5.4.2.3 Pin assignment of RF350R RS422 interface ........................................................................ 144 5.4.2.4 LED operating display ........................................................................................................... 144 5.4.2.5 Ensuring reliable data exchange .......................................................................................... 144 5.4.2.6 Metal-free area ...................................................................................................................... 144 5.4.2.7 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 145 5.4.2.8 Approvals .............................................................................................................................. 147 5.4.2.9 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 148 5.4.3 Use of the reader in hazardous areas .................................................................................. 149 5.4.3.1 Use of the readers in hazardous areas for gases ................................................................. 150 5.4.3.2 Use of the readers in hazardous areas for dusts .................................................................. 150 5.4.3.3 Installation and operating conditions for the hazardous area ............................................... 151 5.5 SIMATIC RF340R/RF350R - second generation ................................................................. 152 5.5.1 SIMATIC RF340R - second generation ................................................................................ 152 5.5.1.1 Features ................................................................................................................................ 152 5.5.1.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 152 5.5.1.3 Pin assignment of the RS-422 interface ............................................................................... 153 5.5.1.4 LED operating display ........................................................................................................... 153 5.5.1.5 Ensuring reliable data exchange .......................................................................................... 153 5.5.1.6 Metal-free area ...................................................................................................................... 154 5.5.1.7 Minimum distance between RF340R readers ...................................................................... 154 5.5.1.8 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 155 5.5.1.9 Approvals .............................................................................................................................. 157 5.5.1.10 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 158 5.5.2 SIMATIC RF350R - second generation ................................................................................ 159 5.5.2.1 Features ................................................................................................................................ 159 5.5.2.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 159 5.5.2.3 Pin assignment of the RS-422 interface ............................................................................... 160 5.5.2.4 LED operating display ........................................................................................................... 160 5.5.2.5 Ensuring reliable data exchange .......................................................................................... 160 5.5.2.6 Metal-free area ...................................................................................................................... 161 5.5.2.7 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 161 5.5.2.8 Approvals .............................................................................................................................. 163 5.5.2.9 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 164 5.5.3 Use of the reader in hazardous areas .................................................................................. 165 5.6 SIMATIC RF380R ................................................................................................................. 166
Table of contents SIMATIC RF300 6 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 5.6.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 166 5.6.2 RF380R ordering data ......................................................................................................... 166 5.6.3 Pin assignment of RF380R RS-232/RS-422 interface......................................................... 166 5.6.4 LED operating display .......................................................................................................... 167 5.6.5 Ensuring reliable data exchange .......................................................................................... 167 5.6.6 Metal-free area ..................................................................................................................... 168 5.6.7 Minimum distance between RF380R readers ...................................................................... 168 5.6.8 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 169 5.6.9 Approvals ............................................................................................................................. 171 5.6.10 Use of the reader in hazardous areas ................................................................................. 172 5.6.11 Use of the reader in hazardous areas for gases .................................................................. 173 5.6.12 Installation and operating conditions for the hazardous area .............................................. 173 5.6.13 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 174 5.7 SIMATIC RF380R with Scanmode ...................................................................................... 175 5.7.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 175 5.7.2 Ordering data for RF380R with Scanmode .......................................................................... 175 5.7.3 Pin assignment RF380R Scanmode RS-232 interface........................................................ 176 5.7.4 LED operating display .......................................................................................................... 176 5.7.5 Ensuring reliable data exchange .......................................................................................... 176 5.7.6 Metal-free area ..................................................................................................................... 177 5.7.7 Minimum distance between several RF380R Scanmode readers ....................................... 177 5.7.8 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 178 5.7.9 Approvals ............................................................................................................................. 180 5.7.10 Certificates and Approvals ................................................................................................... 181 5.7.11 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 181 5.8 SIMATIC RF382R with Scanmode ...................................................................................... 182 5.8.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 182 5.8.2 RF382R with Scanmode ordering data ................................................................................ 182 5.8.3 Pin assignment RF382R Scanmode RS232 interface ......................................................... 183 5.8.4 LED operating display .......................................................................................................... 183 5.8.5 Ensuring reliable data exchange .......................................................................................... 183 5.8.6 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................... 183 5.8.7 Minimum distance between several RF382R Scanmode readers ....................................... 184 5.8.8 Transmission window ........................................................................................................... 184 5.8.9 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 188 5.8.10 Approvals ............................................................................................................................. 189 5.8.11 Dimensional diagram ........................................................................................................... 191 6 Antennas ............................................................................................................................................. 193 6.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 193 6.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 196 6.3 Ensuring reliable data exchange .......................................................................................... 196 6.4 Metal-free area ..................................................................................................................... 197 6.5 Minimum distance between antennas ................................................................................. 200 6.6 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 201 6.7 Dimensional drawings .......................................................................................................... 203
Table of contents SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 7 7 RF300 transponder ............................................................................................................................. 207 7.1 Memory configuration of the RF300 transponders ............................................................... 208 7.2 SIMATIC RF320T ................................................................................................................. 211 7.2.1 Features ................................................................................................................................ 211 7.2.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 211 7.2.3 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................................ 212 7.2.4 Technical data ....................................................................................................................... 213 7.2.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 214 7.3 SIMATIC RF330T ................................................................................................................. 215 7.3.1 Features ................................................................................................................................ 215 7.3.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 215 7.3.3 Mounting on/in metal............................................................................................................. 216 7.3.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 217 7.3.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 219 7.4 SIMATIC RF340T ................................................................................................................. 220 7.4.1 Features ................................................................................................................................ 220 7.4.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 220 7.4.3 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................................ 221 7.4.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 222 7.4.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 223 7.5 SIMATIC RF350T ................................................................................................................. 224 7.5.1 Features ................................................................................................................................ 224 7.5.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 224 7.5.3 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................................ 224 7.5.4 Mounting options ................................................................................................................... 226 7.5.5 Technical data ....................................................................................................................... 227 7.5.6 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 228 7.6 SIMATIC RF360T ................................................................................................................. 229 7.6.1 Features ................................................................................................................................ 229 7.6.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 229 7.6.3 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................................ 229 7.6.4 Technical data ....................................................................................................................... 232 7.6.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 233 7.7 SIMATIC RF370T ................................................................................................................. 234 7.7.1 Features ................................................................................................................................ 234 7.7.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 234 7.7.3 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................................ 235 7.7.4 Mounting instructions ............................................................................................................ 236 7.7.5 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 236 7.7.6 Dimensional drawing............................................................................................................. 237 7.8 SIMATIC RF380T ................................................................................................................. 238 7.8.1 Features ................................................................................................................................ 238 7.8.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 238 7.8.3 Installation guidelines for RF380T ........................................................................................ 239 7.8.3.1 Mounting instructions ............................................................................................................ 239 7.8.3.2 Metal-free area ...................................................................................................................... 242 7.8.4 Configuring instructions ........................................................................................................ 243 7.8.4.1 Temperature dependence of the transmission window ........................................................ 243
Table of contents SIMATIC RF300 8 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 7.8.4.2 Temperature response in cyclic operation ........................................................................... 243 7.8.5 Use of the transponder in the Ex protection area ................................................................ 246 7.8.5.1 Use of the transponder in hazardous areas for gases ......................................................... 246 7.8.5.2 Installation and operating conditions for the hazardous area .............................................. 247 7.8.6 Cleaning the mobile data memory ....................................................................................... 247 7.8.7 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 247 7.8.8 Dimensional drawing ............................................................................................................ 249 8 ISO transponder .................................................................................................................................. 251 8.1 Memory configuration of ISO the transponders ................................................................... 252 8.2 MDS D100 ............................................................................................................................ 254 8.2.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 254 8.2.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 254 8.2.3 Metal-free area ..................................................................................................................... 254 8.2.4 Technical data ...................................................................................................................... 256 8.2.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 258 8.3 MDS D117 ............................................................................................................................ 259 8.3.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 259 8.3.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 259 8.3.3 Mounting in metal ................................................................................................................. 260 8.3.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 260 8.3.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 261 8.4 MDS D124 ............................................................................................................................ 262 8.4.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 262 8.4.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 262 8.4.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................... 263 8.4.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 264 8.4.5 Use of the MDS D124 in hazardous area ............................................................................ 265 8.4.6 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 267 8.5 MDS D126 ............................................................................................................................ 268 8.5.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 268 8.5.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 268 8.5.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................... 269 8.5.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 270 8.5.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 271 8.6 MDS D127 ............................................................................................................................ 272 8.6.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 272 8.6.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 272 8.6.3 Mounting in metal ................................................................................................................. 273 8.6.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 274 8.6.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 275 8.7 MDS D139 ............................................................................................................................ 276 8.7.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 276 8.7.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 277 8.7.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................... 277 8.7.4 Cleaning the mobile data memory ....................................................................................... 278 8.7.5 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 279 8.7.6 Use of the MDS D139 in hazardous areas .......................................................................... 280 8.7.7 Dimension drawings ............................................................................................................. 282
Table of contents SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 9 8.8 MDS D160 ............................................................................................................................ 283 8.8.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 283 8.8.2 Information for RF300 compatibility ...................................................................................... 283 8.8.3 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 283 8.8.4 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................................ 284 8.8.5 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 285 8.8.6 Dimension drawings .............................................................................................................. 287 8.9 MDS D165 ............................................................................................................................ 288 8.9.1 Features ................................................................................................................................ 288 8.9.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 288 8.9.3 Technical data ....................................................................................................................... 289 8.9.4 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 290 8.10 MDS D200 ............................................................................................................................ 291 8.10.1 Features ................................................................................................................................ 291 8.10.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 291 8.10.3 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................................ 292 8.10.4 Technical data ....................................................................................................................... 293 8.10.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 295 8.11 MDS D261 ............................................................................................................................ 296 8.11.1 Features ................................................................................................................................ 296 8.11.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 296 8.11.3 Technical data ....................................................................................................................... 297 8.11.4 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 298 8.12 MDS D324 ............................................................................................................................ 299 8.12.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 299 8.12.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 299 8.12.3 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................................ 300 8.12.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 301 8.12.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 302 8.13 MDS D339 ............................................................................................................................ 303 8.13.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 303 8.13.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 303 8.13.3 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................................ 304 8.13.4 Cleaning the mobile data memory ........................................................................................ 305 8.13.5 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 305 8.13.6 Use of the MDS D339 in hazardous areas ........................................................................... 307 8.13.7 Dimensional drawing............................................................................................................. 309 8.14 MDS D400 ............................................................................................................................ 310 8.14.1 Features ................................................................................................................................ 310 8.14.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 310 8.14.3 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................................ 311 8.14.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 312 8.14.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 314 8.15 MDS D421 ............................................................................................................................ 315 8.15.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 315 8.15.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 315 8.15.3 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................................ 316 8.15.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 318 8.15.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 320
Table of contents SIMATIC RF300 10 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 8.16 MDS D422 ............................................................................................................................ 321 8.16.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 321 8.16.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 321 8.16.3 Mounting in metal ................................................................................................................. 322 8.16.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 323 8.16.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 324 8.17 MDS D423 ............................................................................................................................ 325 8.17.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 325 8.17.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 325 8.17.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................... 326 8.17.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 327 8.17.5 Dimensional drawing ............................................................................................................ 329 8.18 MDS D424 ............................................................................................................................ 330 8.18.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 330 8.18.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 330 8.18.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................... 331 8.18.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 332 8.18.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 333 8.19 MDS D425 ............................................................................................................................ 334 8.19.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 334 8.19.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 334 8.19.3 Application example ............................................................................................................. 335 8.19.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 335 8.19.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 337 8.20 MDS D426 ............................................................................................................................ 338 8.20.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 338 8.20.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 338 8.20.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................... 339 8.20.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 340 8.20.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 341 8.21 MDS D428 ............................................................................................................................ 342 8.21.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 342 8.21.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 342 8.21.3 Application example ............................................................................................................. 343 8.21.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 343 8.21.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 345 8.22 MDS D460 ............................................................................................................................ 346 8.22.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 346 8.22.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 346 8.22.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................... 347 8.22.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 347 8.22.5 Dimension drawings ............................................................................................................. 349 8.23 MDS D521 ............................................................................................................................ 350 8.23.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 350 8.23.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 350 8.23.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................... 350 8.23.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 353 8.23.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 354
Table of contents SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 11 8.24 MDS D522 ............................................................................................................................ 355 8.24.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 355 8.24.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 355 8.24.3 Mounting in metal .................................................................................................................. 355 8.24.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 356 8.24.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 357 8.25 MDS D522 special variant .................................................................................................... 358 8.25.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 358 8.25.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 358 8.25.3 Mounting in metal .................................................................................................................. 359 8.25.4 Installation instructions.......................................................................................................... 359 8.25.5 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 361 8.25.6 Dimensional drawing............................................................................................................. 362 8.26 MDS D524 ............................................................................................................................ 363 8.26.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 363 8.26.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 363 8.26.3 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................................ 364 8.26.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 365 8.26.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 366 8.27 MDS D525 ............................................................................................................................ 367 8.27.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 367 8.27.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 367 8.27.3 Application example .............................................................................................................. 368 8.27.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 368 8.27.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 370 8.28 MDS D526 ............................................................................................................................ 371 8.28.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 371 8.28.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 371 8.28.3 Mounting on metal ................................................................................................................ 372 8.28.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 373 8.28.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 374 8.29 MDS D528 ............................................................................................................................ 375 8.29.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 375 8.29.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 375 8.29.3 Application example .............................................................................................................. 376 8.29.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 376 8.29.5 Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................... 378 9 System integration .............................................................................................................................. 379 9.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 379 9.2 ASM 456 ............................................................................................................................... 382 9.3 ASM 475 ............................................................................................................................... 382 9.3.1 Features ................................................................................................................................ 382 9.3.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................ 383 9.3.3 Indicators .............................................................................................................................. 384 9.3.4 Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 386 9.3.5 Shield connection .................................................................................................................. 388 9.3.6 Technical data ....................................................................................................................... 389
Table of contents SIMATIC RF300 12 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 9.4 RF120C ................................................................................................................................ 391 9.5 RF160C ................................................................................................................................ 391 9.6 RF170C ................................................................................................................................ 392 9.7 RF180C ................................................................................................................................ 393 9.8 RF182C ................................................................................................................................ 394 10 System diagnostics .............................................................................................................................. 395 10.1 Error codes ........................................................................................................................... 395 10.2 Diagnostics functions - STEP 7 Classic ............................................................................... 397 10.2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 397 10.2.2 Reader diagnostics with SLG STATUS ............................................................................... 398 10.2.3 Transponder diagnostics with MDS STATUS ...................................................................... 401 10.3 Diagnostics functions STEP 7 Basic / Professional ............................................................. 403 A Appendix ............................................................................................................................................. 405 A.1 Certificates and approvals ................................................................................................... 405 A.2 Accessories .......................................................................................................................... 407 A.2.1 Transponder holders ............................................................................................................ 407 A.2.2 MOBY Y adapter for MOBY I migration ............................................................................... 414 A.2.3 DVD "Ident Systems Software & Documentation" ............................................................... 416 A.3 Connecting cable ................................................................................................................. 417 A.3.1 RF3xxR reader (RS-422) with ASM 456 / RF160C / RF170C / RF180C / RF182C ............ 417 A.3.2 Reader RF3xxR (RS422) with ASM 475 ............................................................................. 419 A.3.3 Reader RF3xxR (RS-422) with RF120C .............................................................................. 420 A.3.4 Reader RF380R (RS232) - PC ............................................................................................ 421 A.4 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 423 A.5 Service & Support ................................................................................................................ 434 Index ................................................................................................................................................... 437
SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 13 Introduction 1 1.1 Navigating in the system manual Structure of the content Content Contents Detailed organization of the documentation, including the index of pages and chapters Introduction Purpose, structure and description of the important topics. Safety Information 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 Planning the RF300 system Information about possible applications of SIMATIC RF300, support for application plan-ning, tools for finding suitable SIMATIC RF300 components. Reader Description of readers which can be used for SIMATIC RF300 Antennas Description of antennas 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 communications modules and function blocks that can be used for SIMATIC RF300 System diagnostics Description of system diagnostics available for SIMATIC RF300 Appendix • Certificates and approvals • Accessories • Connecting cables • Ordering data • Service & Support
Introduction 1.2 Preface SIMATIC RF300 14 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 1.2 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 variants of the SIMATIC RF300 system and describes the devices shipped as of July 2016. Additional information You will find further information about the readers RF350M, RF310R Scanmode and RF382R Scanmode in the relevant manuals. Additional information (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15033) Registered trademarks SIMATIC ®, SIMATIC RF ®, MOBY ®, RF MANAGER ® and SIMATIC Sensors ® are registered trademarks of Siemens AG. History Currently released versions of the SIMATIC RF300 system manual: Edition Remark 05/2005 First Edition 11/2005 Revised edition, components added: RF310R with RS-422 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 readers 09/2007 Revised edition, components added: RF380R and RF180C 06/2008 Revised edition 01/2009 Revised edition, expanded by the reader functionalities "RF300 transponder" and "ISO transponder" for the SIMATIC RF310R and SIMATIC RF380R readers
Introduction 1.2 Preface SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 15 Edition Remark 03/2014 Revised edition, expanded by the reader functionalities "RF300 transponder" and "ISO transponder" for the SIMATIC RF340R and SIMATIC RF350R readers Expanded by the following components: • Reader RF310R with Scanmode, RF382R with Scanmode • Communications module RF120C • Antennas ANT 12 (in conjunction with RF350R) and ANT 8 (in conjunction with RF310M) • RF300 transponder RF330T • ISO transponder MDS D117, D126, D127, D165, D200, D261, D339, D400, D422, D423, D425, D426 07/2016 Revised and expanded edition Expanded by the following components: • Readers of the second generation RF310R, RF340R, RF350R • Reader RF380R Scanmode • Antenna ANT 3, ANT 3S • ISO transponder MDS D5xx • MOBY E migration in SIMATIC RF300 • MOBY Y adapter for MOBY I migration in SIMATIC RF300 Abbreviations and naming conventions The following terms/abbreviations are used synonymously in this document: Reader Write/read device (SLG) Transponder, tag Data carrier, mobile data storage, (MDS) Communications module (CM) Interface module (ASM)
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SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 17 Safety information 2 SIMATIC RFID products comply with the salient safety specifications acc. to IEC, VDE, EN, UL and CSA. If you have questions about the permissibility of the installation in the planned environment, please contact your service representative. WARNING Opening the device Do not open the device when when the power supply is on. Unauthorized opening of and improper repairs to the device may result in substantial damage to equipment or risk of personal injury to the user. NOTICE Alterations not permitted Alterations to the devices are not permitted. Failure to observe this requirement shall constitute a revocation of the radio equipment approval, CE approval and manufacturer's warranty. Installation instructions NOTICE Switch/fuse to disconnect the reader from the power supply Make sure that the readers can be disconnected from the power supply with a switch or a fuse. The function of the switch or fuse must be clearly recognizable. Operating temperature CAUTION Danger of burns Note that some outer components of the reader are made of metal. Depending on the environmental conditions temperatures can occur on the device that are higher than the maximum permitted operating temperature.
Safety information SIMATIC RF300 18 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x Repairs WARNING Repairs only by authorized qualified personnel Repairs may only be carried out by authorized qualified personnel. Unauthorized opening of and improper repairs to the device may result in substantial damage to equipment or risk of personal injury to the user. System expansions Only install system expansions intended for this system. If you install other expansions, you may damage the system or violate the safety requirements and regulations for radio frequency interference suppression. Contact Technical Support or your local sales department to find out which system expansions are suitable for installation. NOTICE Warranty conditions If you cause system defects by installing or exchanging system expansion devices, the warranty becomes void. Safety distances CAUTION Safety distance between reader/antenna and persons Note that for permanent exposure, the following safety distances must be adhered to: • RF310R: ≥ 80 mm • RF340R: ≥ 130 mm • RF350R + ANT 1: ≥ 140 mm • RF350R + ANT 3: ≥ 80 mm • RF350R + ANT 12: ≥ 25 mm • RF350R + ANT 18: ≥ 50 mm • RF350R + ANT 30: ≥ 80 mm • RF380R: ≥ 250 mm • RF382R: ≥ 130 mm Note Safety distance with pacemakers A safety distance between reader/antenna and persons with pacemakers is not necessary.
Safety information SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 19 Security information Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the secure operation of plants, solutions, machines, equipment and/or networks. They are important components in a holistic industrial security concept. With this in mind, Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development. Siemens recommends strongly that you regularly check for product updates. For the secure operation of Siemens products and solutions, it is necessary to take suitable preventive action (e.g. cell protection concept) and integrate each component into a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial security concept. Third-party products that may be in use should also be considered. You will find more information about Industrial Security in: Industrial security (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity) To stay informed about product updates as they occur, sign up for a product-specific newsletter. You will find more information about this in Product support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15247/pm)
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SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 21 System overview 3 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 or workpiece carrier. Table 3- 1 Overview of SIMATIC RFID systems Frequency range HF UHF RFID system SIMATIC RF200 SIMATIC RF300 MOBY D SIMATIC RF600 Transmission frequen-cy 13.56 MHz 13.56 MHz 13.56 MHz 865 ... 928 MHz 1) Range, max. 650 mm 210 mm 380 mm 8 m Protocols (air interface) • ISO 15693 • ISO 18000-3 • ISO 15693 • ISO 18000-3 • RF300 (proprie-tary) • ISO 15693 • ISO 18000-3 • EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 • ISO 18000-6B • ISO 18000-6C Standards, specifica-tions, approvals • EN 300330, EN 301489, CE • FCC Part 15 • UL/CSA • EN 300330, EN 301489, CE • FCC Part 15 • UL/CSA • ATEX • EN 300330, EN 301489, CE • FCC Part 15 • UL/CSA • ETSI EN 3002208, CE • FCC • UL Memory capacity, max. 992 bytes (EEPROM) 8192 bytes (FRAM) 64 kB (EEPROM) 8192 bytes (FRAM) 922 bytes (EEPROM) 2000 bytes (FRAM) 496 bits (EPC), 3424 bytes Maximum data transfer rate for wireless transmission 25.5 kbps 106 kbps 26.5 kbps 300 kbps Multitag capability With RF290R reader only Yes/No 2) Yes Yes Special characteristics • Particularly com-pact designs • For particularly low-cost RFID so-lutions • IO-Link for simple identification tasks • High data trans-mission speed • Extended diagnos-tics options • High memory ca-pacity • SIMATIC or PC/IT integration • External antennas for industrial appli-cations • SIMATIC or PC/IT integration • Data preprocessing in the readers • Special antennas for industrial appli-cations 1) Depends on the country of deployment and the frequency regulations that apply there 2) Multitag capability only with the readers of the second generation and in conjunction with ISO transponders.
System overview 3.2 SIMATIC RF300 SIMATIC RF300 22 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 3.2 SIMATIC RF300 3.2.1 System overview of SIMATIC RF300 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. Scanmode applications In applications without command control, the transponders are read automatically. The type of data acquisition and transfer is preset in the reader using parameters. Medium-performance applications RF300 in conjunction with ISO transponders provides a cost-effective solution for medium-performance applications. High-performance applications The high-performance components of RF300 in conjunction with the RF300 transponders provide advantages in terms of high data transmission speeds and storage capacities. SIMATIC RF300 - second generation As of the delivery stage in the first quarter of 2017 an innovative second generation of the readers RF310R, RF340R und RF350R is available. These readers apart from additional performance characteristics are 100% compatible with the RF300s of the first generation. The second generation of the RF380R comes later. Additional performance features: ● Additional transponder protocol ISO 14443 (air interface) for MDS E transponders ● Automatic detection of different transponder types (RF300, ISO 15693, ISO 14443) ● Emulation of MOBY I write/read devices (SLG 4x) in conjunction with RF300 transponders for simplified migration ● Setup help integrated in the reader The setup help serves the simple optimization of the reader-transponder positioning during installation/commissioning. Further installation or software are not necessary. The setup help becomes active directly after turning the device on. ● Improved 5-color LED display
System overview 3.2 SIMATIC RF300 SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 23 ● User-friendly parameter assignment and configuration with TIA Portal technological object (as of STEP 7 Basic / Professional V14 SP 1) ● Expanded functions for trained users: – Address information for the "INIT" command no longer necessary – Expanded "RESET" parameter – The MDS-STATUS "Mode 3" functions with all transponder types – Automatic antenna recognition with the reader RF350R (depending on the antenna) Table 3- 2 Differences in the features Feature SIMATIC RF300 first generation SIMATIC RF300 second generation Transponder protocol RF300 ✓ ✓ Transponder protocol ISO 15693 ✓ ✓ Transponder protocol ISO 14443 -- ✓ MOBY I emulation to the con-troller -- ✓ Integrated setup help -- ✓ LED display 1 x 2 x RFID technological object -- ✓ 1) 1) With the TIA Portal as of STEP 7 Basic / Professional V14 SP 1 3.2.2 RFID components and their function System components overview Table 3- 3 RF300 system components Component Description Communications module A communications module is used to integrate the RF identification system in controllers/automation systems. Reader The reader ensures inductive communication and power supply to the tran-sponder, and handles the connection to the various controllers (e.g. SIMATIC S7) through the communications module (e.g. ASM 456). Transponder The transponder stores all data relevant for production and is used, for exam-ple, instead of barcode.
System overview 3.2 SIMATIC RF300 SIMATIC RF300 24 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x RF300 system components for high-performance applications Figure 3-1 High performance system overview Table 3- 4 Reader-transponder combination options for high-performance applications Transponder RF310R RF340R RF350R with ANT 1 RF350R with ANT 3 RF350R with ANT 18 RF350R with ANT 30 RF380R RF320T ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ RF330T ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ RF340T ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ RF350T ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ -- ✓ ✓ RF360T ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ -- ✓ ✓
System overview 3.2 SIMATIC RF300 SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 25 Transponder RF310R RF340R RF350R with ANT 1 RF350R with ANT 3 RF350R with ANT 18 RF350R with ANT 30 RF380R RF370T ✓ 1) ✓ ✓ -- -- -- ✓ RF380T -- ✓ ✓ -- -- -- ✓ 1) as of reader version "AS ≥ D" ✓ Combination possible -- Combination not possible ○ Combination possible, but not recommended
System overview 3.2 SIMATIC RF300 SIMATIC RF300 26 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x RF300 system components for medium-performance applications Figure 3-2 System overview medium-performance
System overview 3.2 SIMATIC RF300 SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 27 Table 3- 5 Reader-transponder combination options for medium-performance applications Transponder / MDS RF310R (RS-422) RF340R RF350R with ANT 1 RF350R with ANT 3 RF350R with ANT 12 RF350R with ANT 18 RF350R with ANT 30 RF380R MDS D100 ✓ ✓ ✓ -- -- -- ○ ✓ MDS D117 -- -- -- -- ✓ ✓ -- -- MDS D124 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ○ ✓ ✓ ✓ MDS D126 ✓ ✓ ✓ -- -- -- ✓ ✓ MDS D127 -- -- -- -- ✓ ✓ -- -- MDS D139 ✓ ✓ ✓ -- -- -- ○ ✓ MDS D160 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ MDS D165 ✓ ✓ ✓ -- -- -- ○ ✓ MDS D200 ✓ ✓ ✓ -- -- -- ○ ✓ MDS D261 ✓ ✓ ✓ -- -- -- ○ ✓ MDS D324 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ -- ✓ ✓ ✓ MDS D339 1) ✓ ✓ ✓ -- -- -- -- ✓ MDS D400 ✓ ✓ ✓ -- -- -- -- ✓ MDS D421 -- -- -- -- ✓ ✓ -- -- MDS D422 -- -- -- ✓ -- ✓ ✓ -- MDS D423 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ -- -- ✓ ✓ MDS D424 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ○ ✓ ✓ ✓ MDS D425 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ○ ✓ ✓ ✓ MDS D426 ✓ ✓ ✓ -- -- -- ✓ ✓ MDS D428 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ MDS D460 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ MDS D521 -- -- -- -- ✓ ✓ -- -- MDS D522 -- -- -- -- -- ✓ ✓ -- MDS D524 ✓ ✓ ✓ -- ○ ✓ ✓ ✓ MDS D525 ✓ ✓ ✓ -- ○ ✓ ✓ ✓ MDS D526 ✓ ✓ ✓ -- -- -- ✓ ✓ MDS D528 ✓ ✓ ✓ -- ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ MDS E600 2) ✓ ✓ ✓ -- -- -- ○ ✓ MDS E611 2) ✓ ✓ ✓ -- -- -- ○ -- MDS E623 2) -- -- -- -- ✓ ✓ -- -- MDS E624 2) ✓ ✓ ✓ -- ○ ✓ ✓ -- 1) as of reader version "AS ≥ D" 2) Product to be discontinued; only relevant for migration projects. ✓ Combination possible -- Combination not possible ○ Combination possible, but not recommended
System overview 3.2 SIMATIC RF300 SIMATIC RF300 28 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x Note Note on operation of the transponders MDS D5xx and MDS E6xx Note that the transponders MDS D5xx and MDS E6xx can only be operated in conjunction with the readers of the second generation (article number "6GT2801-xBAxx").
System overview 3.2 SIMATIC RF300 SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 29 RF300 system components for Scanmode applications Figure 3-3 Scanmode system overview
System overview 3.2 SIMATIC RF300 SIMATIC RF300 30 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x Table 3- 6 Reader-transponder combination options for Scanmode applications Transponder / MDS RF310R RF380R RF382R MDS D100 ✓ ✓ -- MDS D124 ✓ ✓ ✓ MDS D126 ✓ ✓ -- MDS D139 ✓ ✓ -- MDS D160 ✓ ✓ ✓ MDS D165 ✓ ✓ -- MDS D200 ✓ ✓ -- MDS D261 ✓ ✓ -- MDS D324 ✓ ✓ ✓ MDS D339 ✓ ✓ -- MDS D400 ✓ ✓ -- MDS D423 ✓ ✓ -- MDS D424 ✓ ✓ ✓ MDS D425 ✓ ✓ -- MDS D426 ✓ ✓ -- MDS D428 ✓ ✓ -- MDS D460 ✓ ✓ ✓ MDS E610 1) ✓ -- -- MDS E611 1) ✓ -- -- MDS E624 1) ✓ -- -- RF320T ✓ ✓ -- RF330T ✓ ✓ -- RF340T ✓ ✓ -- RF350T ✓ ✓ -- RF360T ✓ ✓ -- RF370T -- ✓ -- RF380T -- ✓ -- 1) Product to be discontinued; only relevant for migration projects. ✓ Combination possible -- Combination not possible ○ Combination possible, but not recommended Note Note on operation of the transponders MDS D5xx and MDS E6xx Note that the transponders MDS D5xx and MDS E6xx can only be operated in conjunction with the readers of the second generation (article number "6GT2801-xBAxx").
System overview 3.2 SIMATIC RF300 SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 31 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 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 helps to boost productivity ● Can be used in harsh environments thanks to rugged components with high degree of protection ● Simple system integration into TCP/IP networks, SIMATIC S7, PROFINET and PROFIBUS (TIA) with little effort ● Shorter commissioning times and fewer plant failures and downtimes thanks to integral diagnostic functionalities ● Cost savings thanks to maintenance-free components
System overview 3.3 System configuration SIMATIC RF300 32 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 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 transponders 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 transponders, 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: ● redundant data storage on the basis of large memory, availability of decentralized data ● high data rate ● data management savings on the host system Features 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 RFID transponder of the type SIMATIC RF340T is mounted permanently on the underside of the pallet. The transport speed is approx. 0.5 m/s. In this scenario, it is an advantage that the transponder 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 transponders from below. Thus, it is not necessary to align the pallets or to attach several transponders. The data of the entire production order (5000 bytes) is stored on the transponder. 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 planned, which results in high end product unit numbers "engines".
System overview 3.3 System configuration SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 33 The entire production order that is saved on the transponder can also be read manually via the WIN-LC terminal located at each workstation. This means that virtually no additional data management is required on the control computer. The production order data can also be read for servicing purposes via the mobile SIMATIC RF350M reader. Figure 3-4 Example of engine block production
System overview 3.3 System configuration SIMATIC RF300 34 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 3.3.3 Example of container and cardboard container handling: Use of ISO transponders 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 transponder. 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 ● In contrast to bar codes, the transponders can also be written to ● Different types of transponders can be processed using one and the same reader Features 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 transponders 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 transponder. 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 hardware 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 RF350M reader.
System overview 3.3 System configuration SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 35 Figure 3-5 Example of container and cardboard container handling
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SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 37 Planning the RF300 system 4 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 antenna field is largest near to the reader. The size of the field decreases strongly the further away from the reader. The distribution of the antenna field depends on the structure and geometry of the antennas in the reader and transponder. For the transponder to function correctly, a minimum field strength at the transponder must be achieved at a distance Sg from the reader or the antenna. The figures below show the transmission window between transponder and reader or between transponder and antenna:
Planning the RF300 system 4.1 Fundamentals of application planning SIMATIC RF300 38 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x Sa Operating distance between transponder and reader Sg Limit distance (maximum clear distance between upper surface of the reader and the tran-sponder, at which the transmission can still just function under normal conditions) Lx Length of a transmission window in the x direction while maintaining the working distance (Lx ≠ Ly with RF380R and RF382R) Ly Length of a transmission window in the y direction while maintaining the working distance (Lx ≠ Ly with RF380R and RF382R) M Field centerpoint SP Intersection of the axes of symmetry of the transponder Figure 4-1 Transmission window and read/write distance reader
Planning the RF300 system 4.1 Fundamentals of application planning SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 39 Note Transmission window with RF380R and RF382R Note that the transmission window of the reader RF380R is not square (Lx ≠ Ly). To obtain as large a transmission window as possible, make sure that the transponder only crosses the reader in the x direction. Sa Operating distance between transponder and reader Sg Limit distance (maximum clear distance between upper surface of the reader and the tran-sponder, at which the transmission can still just function under normal conditions) Ld Diameter of a transmission window SP Intersection of the axes of symmetry of the transponder Figure 4-2 Transmission window and read/write distance round antenna
Planning the RF300 system 4.1 Fundamentals of application planning SIMATIC RF300 40 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x The transponder can be used as soon as the intersection (SP) of the transponder enters the area of the transmission window. From the diagrams above, it can also be seen that operation is possible within the area between 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. Aids for calculating the field data Note Determining the operating distance, limit distance and transmission window Remember that you can obtain the values Sa, Sg and L simply and quickly using the tool for field data acquisition. You will find this on the DVD "Ident Systems, Software & Documentation". 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: 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.
Planning the RF300 system 4.1 Fundamentals of application planning SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 41 4.1.4 Impact of secondary fields Secondary fields in the range from 0 mm to 30% of the limit distance (Sg) generally always exist. They should, however, only be used during configuration in exceptional cases, 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. When working in dynamic mode, remember that during the transition from the secondary field to the main field the presence of the tag is lost temporarily. It is therefore advisable to select a distance > 30 % of Sg. ① Main field ② Secondary field Figure 4-3 Gap in the field resulting from secondary fields
Planning the RF300 system 4.1 Fundamentals of application planning SIMATIC RF300 42 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x Secondary fields without shielding The following graphic shows typical primary and secondary fields, if no shielding measures are taken. ① Main field ② Secondary field Figure 4-4 Secondary field without shielding 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.
Planning the RF300 system 4.1 Fundamentals of application planning SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 43 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. ① Main field ② Secondary field Figure 4-5 Secondary field with shielding 4.1.5 Setup help of the readers of the second generation After turning on the reader (connection to the power supply) and the following startup phase, the reader automatically changes to the "Setup" mode. The antenna (reader internal or external) is also turned on. In this status "search for transponders" the reader scans the antenna field for transponders with all HF protocols (RF300, ISO 15693, ISO 14443). If a transponder is recognized in the antenna field of the reader only the HF protocol of the recognized transponder type is used and there is a change in the status to "Show quality". In this status you obtain direct feedback of the communication with the transponder via the LED. If no transponder is recognized for a longer period of time, the reader changes back to the "Search for transponders" status. When a "RESET" command is received, the reader changes back to the normal operation as known from the RF300.
Planning the RF300 system 4.1 Fundamentals of application planning SIMATIC RF300 44 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x Meaning of the LED operating display in the "Setup" mode The operational statuses of the reader are displayed by two LEDs. The LEDs can adopt the colors white green, red, yellow or blue and the statuses off , on , flashing : Table 4- 1 Display elements LED Meaning The reader is turned off. The reader is turned on and is searching for transponders. The reader is in the "Setup" mode, in the "Search for transponders" status and has not yet received a "RESET" command and is not ready. / There is transponder in the antenna field. The reader is in the "Setup" mode, in the status "Show quality", has not yet re-ceived a "RESET" command and is not ready. Depending on the receive strength, the LED flashes or is lit permanently. 4.1.6 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, assume any position as parallel as possible to the reader, and cross the transmission window. The figure below shows the active area for various directions of transponder motion: Transmission window Direction of motion of the transponder Detection area L x W Figure 4-6 Detection areas of the reader for different directions of transponder motion
Planning the RF300 system 4.1 Fundamentals of application planning SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 45 4.1.7 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: Figure 4-7 Operation in static mode 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 48)] Figure 4-8 Operation in dynamic mode
Planning the RF300 system 4.1 Fundamentals of application planning SIMATIC RF300 46 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 4.1.8 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: 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 toler-ances 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: tV:: Dwell time of the data memory within the field of the reader tK: Communication time between transponder and communication module
Planning the RF300 system 4.1 Fundamentals of application planning SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 47 4.1.9 Communication between communications module, reader and transponder Aids for calculating the data transmission times User-friendly calculation tools are available for the communications modules ASM 456, RF160C, RF170C and RF180C to calculate data transfer times. The calculation tools can be found on the DVD "Ident Systems Software & Documentation", article number 6GT2080-2AA20. Figure 4-9 User interface of the calculation tool for command processing time
Planning the RF300 system 4.2 Field data for transponders, readers and antennas SIMATIC RF300 48 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x Aids for calculating the field data You will also find a tool for calculating field data on the DVD "Ident Systems, Software & Documentation". Using this tool, among other things you can calculate the operating distance (Sa), limit distance (Sg) and transmission window (L). Figure 4-10 User interface of the calculation tool for field data acquisition 4.2 Field data for transponders, readers and antennas The following tables show the field data for all SIMATIC RF300 components of transponders and readers. This makes the correct selection of a transponder and reader particularly easy. All the technical specifications listed are typical data and are applicable for an ambient temperature between 0 °C and +50 °C, a supply voltage between 22 and 27 VDC and a metal-free environment. Tolerances of ±20 % are permitted due to production or temperature conditions. If the entire voltage range at the reader of 20 VDC to 30 VDC and/or the entire temperature range of transponders and readers is used, the field data is 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.
Planning the RF300 system 4.2 Field data for transponders, readers and antennas SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 49 Note Possible reader-transponder combinations The tables of the following section show the possible reader-transponder combinations. 4.2.1 Field data of RF300 transponders The limit distances (Sg) and operating distances (Sa) along with the length of the transmission window for each reader-transponder combination are listed in the tables below. In dynamic mode, make sure that rectangular transponders cross the antenna field in the longitudinal direction. Table 4- 2 Field data RF310R reader Length of the transmission window (L) Operating distance (Sa) Limit distance (Sg) RF320T 30 1...23 26 RF330T 30 2...18 21 RF340T 40 2...36 41 RF350T 45 2...47 53 RF360T 45 2...60 68 RF370T 70 2...45 60 All values are in mm The values relate to the RF310R reader as of version "D". Table 4- 3 Field data RF340R reader Length of the transmission window (L) Operating distance (Sa) Limit distance (Sg) RF320T 45 1...20 25 RF330T 40 2...20 24 RF340T 80 2...50 65 RF350T 80 2...60 75 RF360T 90 2...65 85 RF370T 85 5...60 80 RF380T 90 5...80 100 All values are in mm
Planning the RF300 system 4.2 Field data for transponders, readers and antennas SIMATIC RF300 50 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x Table 4- 4 Field data RF350R reader / ANT 1 Length of the transmission window (L) Operating distance (Sa) Limit distance (Sg) RF320T 45 1...30 40 RF330T 40 1...25 30 RF340T 80 2...55 70 RF350T 80 2...65 85 RF360T 90 2...75 100 RF370T 85 5...65 85 RF380T 90 5...90 110 All values are in mm Table 4- 5 Field data RF350R reader / ANT 3 Length of the transmission window (L) Operating distance (Sa) Limit distance (Sg) RF320T ?? 1...16 20 RF330T ?? 1...16 20 RF340T ?? 2...32 40 RF350T ?? 2...35 42 RF360T ?? 2...40 50 All values are in mm Table 4- 6 Field data RF350R reader / ANT 18 Diameter of the transmis-sion window (Ld) Operating distance (Sa) Limit distance (Sg) RF320T 10 0...10 15 RF330T 10 0...11 13 RF340T 20 0...20 25 All values are in mm Table 4- 7 Field data RF350R reader / ANT 30 Diameter of the transmis-sion window (Ld) Operating distance (Sa) Limit distance (Sg) RF320T 15 0...15 20 RF330T 22 0...15 18 RF340T 25 0...30 35
Planning the RF300 system 4.2 Field data for transponders, readers and antennas SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 51 Diameter of the transmis-sion window (Ld) Operating distance (Sa) Limit distance (Sg) RF350T 25 0...35 40 RF360T ?? 2...25 35 All values are in mm Table 4- 8 Field data RF380R reader Length of the transmission window Operating distance (Sa) Limit distance (Sg) in the x direction (Lx) in the y direction (Ly) RF320T 100 40 2...45 60 RF330T 120 30 5...45 52 RF340T 120 50 2...80 105 RF350T 140 60 2...100 125 RF360T 160 70 2...120 150 RF370T 160 65 5...100 135 RF380T 180 75 5...125 160 All values are in mm The RF380R with MLFB 6GT2801-3AB10 allows the transmission output power to be set with the aid of the "distance_limiting" input parameter (you will find more detailed information in "Function manual FB 45 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/21738808)"). 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 "distance_limiting" range of values is from: ● 02 (= 0.5 W) through ● 05 (= 1.25 W; default value) to ● 08 (= 2 W). Note A 'distance_limiting' value setting outside of the range of "02 to 08" leads to the default setting 5 and does not generate an error message. You will find more information on this subject in the chapter "Minimum clearances (Page 59)" section "Minimum distance from reader to reader". You will find precise information about the parameters in "Product Information "FB 45 and FC 45 input parameters for RF300 and ISO transponders" (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/33315697)".
Planning the RF300 system 4.2 Field data for transponders, readers and antennas SIMATIC RF300 52 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 4.2.2 Field data of ISO transponders (MDS D) The limit distances (Sg) and operating distances (Sa) along with the length of the transmission window for each reader-transponder combination are listed in the tables below. 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). ● In dynamic mode, make sure that rectangular transponders cross the antenna field in the longitudinal direction. Table 4- 9 Field data RF310R reader Length of the transmission window (L) Operating distance (Sa) Limit distance (Sg) MDS D100 40 2...93 105 MDS D124 30 2...64 72 MDS D126 90 2...65 73 MDS D139 105 5...96 109 MDS D160 30 2...39 44 MDS D165 130 2...90 102 MDS D200 120 2...84 95 MDS D261 80 2...74 83 MDS D324 30 2...47 63 MDS D339 85 5...74 84 MDS D400 90 2...104 117 MDS D423 55 2...35 45 MDS D424 35 1...70 78 MDS D425 30 1...22 25 MDS D426 90 5...100 113 MDS D428 30 1...43 48 MDS D460 30 1...37 41 MDS D524 35 1...70 78 MDS D525 ?? ?? ?? MDS D526 90 5...100 113 MDS D528 30 1...43 48 All values are in mm The values relate to the RF310R reader as of version "D".
Planning the RF300 system 4.2 Field data for transponders, readers and antennas SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 53 Table 4- 10 Field data RF340R reader Length of the transmission window (L) Operating distance (Sa) Limit distance (Sg) MDS D100 90 5...110 140 MDS D124 60 2...60 75 MDS D126 80 2...85 110 MDS D139 90 5...80 110 MDS D160 50 2...35 60 MDS D165 130 5...100 125 MDS D200 125 5...80 110 MDS D261 95 5...60 70 MDS D324 50 2...55 70 MDS D339 100 5...75 85 MDS D400 140 2...100 130 MDS D423 65 2...40 55 MDS D424 50 2...55 70 MDS D425 45 2...20 30 MDS D426 110 0...80 100 MDS D428 45 2...35 50 MDS D460 45 2...25 40 MDS D524 50 2...55 70 MDS D525 ?? ?? ?? MDS D526 110 0...80 100 MDS D528 45 2...35 50 All values are in mm Table 4- 11 Field data RF350R reader / ANT 1 Length of the transmission window (L) Operating distance (Sa) Limit distance (Sg) MDS D100 80 5...110 140 MDS D124 55 2...65 85 MDS D126 150 2...90 120 MDS D139 75 5...85 115 MDS D160 50 2...35 60 MDS D165 140 5...100 120 MDS D200 130 5...95 115 MDS D261 100 5...80 95 MDS D324 50 2...70 90 MDS D339 110 5...90 105 MDS D400 140 2...110 140 MDS D423 85 2...50 70
Planning the RF300 system 4.2 Field data for transponders, readers and antennas SIMATIC RF300 54 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x Length of the transmission window (L) Operating distance (Sa) Limit distance (Sg) MDS D424 50 2...60 80 MDS D425 40 2...25 35 MDS D426 110 0...85 110 MDS D428 40 2...35 50 MDS D460 40 2...35 50 MDS D524 50 2...60 80 MDS D525 ?? ?? ?? MDS D526 110 0...85 110 MDS D528 40 2...35 50 All values are in mm Table 4- 12 Field data RF350R reader / ANT 3 Diameter of the transmis-sion window (Ld) Operating distance (Sa) Limit distance (Sg) MDS D124 ?? 0...35 42 MDS D160 ?? 1...16 20 MDS D324 ?? 2...32 40 MDS D422 ?? 1...12 15 MDS D423 ?? 0...24 30 MDS D424 ?? 0...42 48 MDS D425 ?? 0...16 20 MDS D428 ?? 0...25 32 MDS D460 ?? 0...18 25 All values are in mm Table 4- 13 Field data RF350R reader / ANT 12 Diameter of the transmis-sion window (Ld) Operating distance (Sa) Limit distance (Sg) MDS D117 2 0...3 4 MDS D127 2 0...3 4 MDS D160 15 0...8 15 MDS D421 6 0...3 5 MDS D428 15 1...10 17 MDS D460 8 1...10 14 MDS D521 6 0...3 5 MDS D528 15 1...10 17 All values are in mm
Planning the RF300 system 4.2 Field data for transponders, readers and antennas SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 55 Table 4- 14 Field data RF350R reader / ANT 18 Diameter of the transmis-sion window (Ld) Operating distance (Sa) Limit distance (Sg) MDS D117 3 0...4 5 MDS D124 27 2...24 34 MDS D127 3 0...4 5 MDS D160 20 1...18 27 MDS D324 25 1...22 28 MDS D421 10 0...6 8 MDS D422 20 1...10 13 MDS D424 25 1...27 35 MDS D425 17 1...10 14 MDS D428 17 1...12 14 MDS D460 15 1...12 18 MDS D521 ?? ?? ?? MDS D522 20 1...10 13 MDS D524 25 1...27 35 MDS D525 ?? ?? ?? MDS D528 17 1...12 14 All values are in mm Table 4- 15 Field data RF350R reader / ANT 30 Diameter of the transmis-sion window (Ld) Operating distance (Sa) Limit distance (Sg) MDS D124 30 1...35 46 MDS D126 70 0...47 60 MDS D160 25 1...25 30 MDS D324 30 1...35 45 MDS D422 30 0...15 19 MDS D423 45 2...30 40 MDS D424 28 0...45 50 MDS D425 25 1...15 20 MDS D426 65 0...45 57 MDS D428 25 1...25 34 MDS D460 22 1...18 25 MDS D522 ?? ?? ?? MDS D524 28 0...45 50 MDS D525 ?? ?? ?? MDS D526 65 0...45 57 MDS D528 25 1...25 34 All values are in mm
Planning the RF300 system 4.2 Field data for transponders, readers and antennas SIMATIC RF300 56 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x Table 4- 16 Field data RF380R reader Length of the transmission window Operating distance (Sa) Limit distance (Sg) in the x direction (Lx) in the y direction (Ly) MDS D100 140 100 5...170 210 MDS D124 80 80 1...120 140 MDS D126 180 140 2...145 190 MDS D139 140 90 5...160 200 MDS D160 80 40 2...64 80 MDS D165 200 140 5...170 200 MDS D200 200 160 5...150 195 MDS D261 190 120 5..120 160 MDS D324 100 60 2...96 120 MDS D339 290 140 5...160 180 MDS D400 240 120 2...200 240 MDS D423 110 60 5...75 90 MDS D424 100 70 2...120 140 MDS D425 80 45 2...35 50 MDS D426 220 160 0...155 195 MDS D428 80 50 2…70 95 MDS D460 80 70 2…65 90 MDS D524 100 70 2...120 140 MDS D525 ?? ?? ?? ?? MDS D526 220 160 0...155 195 MDS D528 80 50 2…70 95 All values are in mm Table 4- 17 Field data RF382R reader Length of the transmission window Operating distance (Sa) Limit distance (Sg) in the x direction (Lx) in the y direction (Ly) MDS D124 70 130 40...65 75 MDS D160 50 100 35...50 65 MDS D324 60 120 40...65 75 MDS D424 65 120 40...65 75 MDS D460 40 80 30...50 60 All values are in mm
Planning the RF300 system 4.2 Field data for transponders, readers and antennas SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 57 4.2.3 Field data of ISO transponders (MDS E) The limit distances (Sg) and operating distances (Sa) along with the length of the transmission window for each reader-transponder combination are listed in the tables below. 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). ● In dynamic mode, make sure that rectangular transponders cross the antenna field in the longitudinal direction. Note Relenace of the MDS E transponders The MDS E transponders are products that will be discontinued. These are relevant for migration projects in which existing RFID systems are replaced by SIMATIC RF300. Table 4- 18 Field data RF310R reader Length of the transmission window (L) Operating distance (Sa) Limit distance (Sg) MDS E600 40 2...93 105 MDS E611 40 2...93 105 MDS E624 30 2...64 72 All values are in mm The values relate to the RF310R reader as of version "D". Table 4- 19 Field data RF340R reader Length of the transmission window (L) Operating distance (Sa) Limit distance (Sg) MDS E600 90 5...110 140 MDS E611 90 20...50 70 MDS E624 60 2...60 75 All values are in mm
Planning the RF300 system 4.2 Field data for transponders, readers and antennas SIMATIC RF300 58 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x Table 4- 20 Field data RF350R reader / ANT 1 Length of the transmission window (L) Operating distance (Sa) Limit distance (Sg) MDS E600 80 5...110 140 MDS E611 80 5...110 140 MDS E624 55 2...65 85 All values are in mm Table 4- 21 Field data RF350R reader / ANT 12 Diameter of the transmis-sion window (Ld) Operating distance (Sa) Limit distance (Sg) MDS E623 6 0...3 5 All values are in mm Table 4- 22 Field data RF350R reader / ANT 18 Diameter of the transmis-sion window (Ld) Operating distance (Sa) Limit distance (Sg) MDS E623 10 0...6 8 MDS E624 27 2...24 34 All values are in mm Table 4- 23 Field data RF350R reader / ANT 30 Diameter of the transmis-sion window (Ld) Operating distance (Sa) Limit distance (Sg) MDS E624 30 1...35 46 All values are in mm
Planning the RF300 system 4.2 Field data for transponders, readers and antennas SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 59 4.2.4 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. The transponders designed specifically for installation in/on metal are an exception to this. Table 4- 24 Minimum distances RF300 transponder RF310R RF340R RF350R / ANT 1 RF350R / ANT 3 RF350R / ANT 18 RF350R / ANT 30 RF380R RF320T ≥ 50 ≥ 70 ≥ 70 ?? ≥ 20 ≥ 40 ≥ 120 RF330T ≥ 40 ≥ 50 ≥ 50 ?? ≥ 20 ≥ 30 ≥ 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 All values are in mm, relative to the operating distance (Sa) between reader and transponder, and between transponder edge and transponder edge Table 4- 25 Minimum distances ISO transponder RF310R RF340R RF350R / ANT 1 RF350R / ANT 3 RF350R / ANT 12 RF350R / ANT 18 RF350R / ANT 30 RF380R RF382R 1) MDS D100 ≥ 120 ≥ 240 ≥ 240 -- -- -- -- ≥ 420 -- MDS D117 -- -- -- -- ≥ 20 ≥ 30 -- -- -- MDS D124 ≥ 100 ≥ 180 ≥ 180 ?? -- ≥ 50 ≥ 80 ≥ 360 ≥ 100, 150 MDS D126 ≥ 120 ≥ 140 ≥ 140 -- -- -- ≥ 100 ≥ 400 -- MDS D127 -- -- -- -- ≥ 25 ≥ 30 -- -- -- MDS D139 -- ≥ 200 ≥ 200 -- -- -- ≥ 80 ≥ 450 -- MDS D160 ≥ 120 ≥ 150 ≥ 150 ?? ≥ 30 ≥ 50 ≥ 60 ≥ 300 ≥ 100, 120 MDS D165 ≥ 120 ≥ 140 ≥ 140 -- -- -- -- ≥ 500 -- MDS D200 ≥ 120 ≥ 150 ≥ 150 -- -- -- -- ≥ 500 -- MDS D261 ≥ 160 ≥ 200 ≥ 200 -- -- -- -- ≥ 400 -- MDS D324 ≥ 120 ≥ 180 ≥ 180 ?? -- ≥ 50 ≥ 80 ≥ 360 ≥ 100, 150 MDS D339 ?? ≥ 140 ≥ 140 -- -- -- -- ≥ 450 -- MDS D400 ≥ 220 ≥ 240 ≥ 240 -- -- -- -- ≥ 500 -- MDS D421 -- -- -- -- ≥ 15 ≥ 15 -- -- -- MDS D422 -- -- -- ?? -- ≥ 30 ≥ 40 -- -- MDS D423 ≥ 100 ≥ 120 ≥ 120 ?? -- ≥ 40 ≥ 60 ≥ 250 --
Planning the RF300 system 4.2 Field data for transponders, readers and antennas SIMATIC RF300 60 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x RF310R RF340R RF350R / ANT 1 RF350R / ANT 3 RF350R / ANT 12 RF350R / ANT 18 RF350R / ANT 30 RF380R RF382R 1) MDS D424 ≥ 100 180 ≥ 180 ?? -- ≥ 50 ≥ 80 ≥ 360 ≥ 100, 180 MDS D425 ≥ 70 ≥ 100 ≥ 100 ?? -- -- ≥ 60 ≥ 250 -- MDS D426 ≥ 120 ≥ 120 ≥ 140 -- -- ≥ 30 ≥ 60 ≥ 400 -- MDS D428 ≥ 100 ≥ 150 ≥ 150 ?? ≥ 30 ≥ 50 ≥ 60 ≥ 300 -- MDS D460 ≥ 100 ≥ 150 ≥ 150 ?? ≥ 30 ≥ 50 ≥ 60 ≥ 300 ≥ 100, 120 MDS D521 -- -- -- -- ≥ 15 ≥ 15 -- -- -- MDS D522 -- -- -- -- -- ≥ 30 ≥ 40 -- -- MDS D524 ≥ 100 180 ≥ 180 -- -- ≥ 50 ≥ 80 ≥ 360 ≥ 100, 180 MDS D525 ≥ 70 ≥ 100 ≥ 100 ?? -- -- ≥ 60 ≥ 250 -- MDS D526 ≥ 120 ≥ 120 ≥ 140 -- -- ≥ 30 ≥ 60 ≥ 400 -- MDS D528 ≥ 100 ≥ 150 ≥ 150 -- ≥ 30 ≥ 50 ≥ 60 ≥ 300 -- MDS E600 2) ≥ 120 ≥ 240 ≥ 240 -- -- -- -- -- -- MDS E611 2) ≥ 120 ≥ 240 ≥ 240 -- -- -- -- -- -- MDS E623 2) -- -- -- -- ≥ 15 ≥ 15 -- -- -- MDS E624 2) ≥ 100 180 ≥ 180 ?? -- ≥ 50 ≥ 80 -- -- 1) The first value is the minimum distance of the transponders in the horizontal field, the second value is the minimum distance of the transponders in the vertical field. 2) Product to be discontinued; only relevant for migration projects. All values are in mm, relative to the operating distance (Sa) between reader and transponder, and between transponder edge and transponder edge Minimum distance from reader to reader Table 4- 26 Minimum distances reader RF310R to RF310R RF340R to RF340R RF380R to RF380R1) RF382R to RF382R with 2 readers ≥ 150 ≥ 200 ≥ 400 ≥ 200 with several readers ≥ 200 ≥ 250 ≥ 500 ≥ 200 All values are in mm
Planning the RF300 system 4.2 Field data for transponders, readers and antennas SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 61 1) The permissible minimum distance between two RF380Rs depends on the transmit power that is set. The specified minimum distance must be multiplied by the following factor, depending on the output: Table 4- 27 Effect on the minimum distance of the transmit power with RF380R 'distance_limiting' byte Factor 02; 03 0.8 04; 05; 06 1.0 07; 08 1.2 Minimum distance from antenna to antenna Table 4- 28 Minimum distances antennas ANT 1 ANT 3 ANT 3S ANT 8 ANT 12 ANT 18 ANT 30 ≥ 100 ≥ 80 ≥ 20 ≥ 50 ≥ 70 ≥ 100 ≥ 100 All values are in mm You will find detailed information on the minimum distances between antennas the section "Minimum distance between antennas (Page 200)". Note Effect on inductive fields by not maintaining the minimum distances of the readers If the values fall below the values specified in the "Minimum distance readers" and "Minimum distances antennas" tables , there is a risk of the function being affected by inductive fields. In this case, the data transfer time would increase unpredictably or a command would be aborted with an error. Keeping to the values specified in the "Minimum distance readers" and "Minimum distances antennas" tables 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 RF 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.
Planning the RF300 system 4.3 Installation guidelines SIMATIC RF300 62 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 4.3 Installation guidelines 4.3.1 Overview The transponder and reader complete with their antennas are inductive devices. Any type of metal in the vicinity of these devices affects their functionality. Some points need to be considered during planning and installation if the values described in the "Field data (Page 48)" 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 RFID system when mounted in the vicinity of metal. 4.3.2 Reduction of interference due to metal Table 4- 29 Interference due to metal rack Representation Description Problem: A metal rack is located above the transmission window of the reader. This affects the entire field. In par-ticular, the transmission window between reader and transponder is reduced. Remedy: The transmission window is no longer affected if the transponder is mounted differently.
Planning the RF300 system 4.3 Installation guidelines SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 63 Table 4- 30 Flush-mounting of transponders and readers Representation Description Problem: Flush-mounting of transponders and readers is possible in principle. However, the size of the transmis-sion window is significantly reduced. The following measures can be used to counteract the reduction of the window: 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. (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 affect-ed by metal.) Remedy: Increase the distances a, b to metal. 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 transpond-ers with a large limit distance than for readers or transponders with a small limit distance.
Planning the RF300 system 4.3 Installation guidelines SIMATIC RF300 64 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 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. Table 4- 31 Mounting several readers on metal frames or racks Representation Description Problem: Interaction between readers Remedy: Increase the distance D between the two readers. Remedy: Introduce one or more iron struts in order to short-circuit the stray fields. Remedy: 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: 4.3.3 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.
Planning the RF300 system 4.3 Installation guidelines SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 65 4.3.4 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, make sure that no metal rail (or similar part) intersects the transmission field. The metal rail would affect the field data. ● With readers with a large antenna surface (e.g. RF260R) for reasons of communication reliability, when the transponders are flush mounted in metal, a metal-free space around the transponders is recommended. This metal-free space should match the size of the antenna surface. The impact of metal on the field data (Sg, Sa, L) is shown in a table in this section. The values in the tables describe field data reduction and show the reduced range as a percentage. The range relates to use in a non-metallic environment. A value of 100% means no influence on the range. Note Possible reader-transponder combinations The tables of the following section show the possible reader-transponder combinations. 4.3.4.1 Impact on the transmission window by metal With RF300 transponders Table 4- 32 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF310R Transponder RF310R reader Without metal On metal Flush-mounted in metal (20 mm all-round) RF320T1) 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 RF330T Without metal 100 95 80 On metal; distance 0 mm 100 85 75 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 10 mm 85 80 70 Flush-mounted in metal; without surrounding clearance 30 30 25
Planning the RF300 system 4.3 Installation guidelines SIMATIC RF300 66 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x Transponder RF310R reader Without metal On metal Flush-mounted in metal (20 mm all-round) RF340T Without metal 100 95 80 On metal; distance 0 mm 80 80 80 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 70 70 70 RF350T Without metal 100 95 85 On metal; distance 0 mm 70 65 65 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 60 60 60 RF360T 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 RF370T without metal ?? ?? ?? on metal; distance 0 mm ?? ?? ?? flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm ?? ?? ?? 1) Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is adequate clearance to the metal. With ISO transponders (MDS D) Table 4- 33 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF310R Transponder RF310R reader Without metal On metal Flush-mounted in metal (20 mm all-round) MDS D1001) Without metal 100 95 80 On metal; distance 20 mm 75 70 65 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 55 55 50 MDS D1241) Without metal 100 95 80 On metal; distance 15 mm 90 95 85 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 80 75 60 MDS D1261) Without metal 100 90 85 On metal; distance 25 mm 85 80 75 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 50 mm 80 75 70
Planning the RF300 system 4.3 Installation guidelines SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 67 Transponder RF310R reader Without metal On metal Flush-mounted in metal (20 mm all-round) MDS D1391) Without metal 100 90 80 On metal; distance 30 mm 100 90 80 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 100 mm 100 90 80 MDS D1601) Without metal 100 90 80 On metal; distance 10 mm 75 75 75 MDS D165 Without metal 100 90 85 On metal; distance 25 mm 90 80 75 MDS D2001) Without metal 100 90 80 On metal; distance 20 mm 80 70 65 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 60 60 60 MDS D261 Without metal 100 80 85 On metal; distance 25 mm 90 75 80 MDS D3241) Without metal 100 95 75 On metal; distance 15 mm 80 80 75 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 25 mm 80 75 70 MDS D339 without metal ?? ?? ?? on metal; distance 30 mm ?? ?? ?? flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 100 mm ?? ?? ?? MDS D4001) Without metal 100 80 75 On metal; distance 20 mm 65 60 55 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 55 50 45 MDS D423 Without metal 100 95 90 On metal; distance 0 mm 1502) 1402) 1402) Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 0 mm 70 60 60 MDS D4241) Without metal 100 90 80 On metal; distance 15 mm 80 80 70 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 25 mm 60 60 50 MDS D425 Without metal 100 100 95 On metal; distance 0 mm 90 85 80 MDS D4261) Without metal 100 90 80 On metal; distance 25 mm 85 80 70 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 50 mm 80 75 65
Planning the RF300 system 4.3 Installation guidelines SIMATIC RF300 68 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x Transponder RF310R reader Without metal On metal Flush-mounted in metal (20 mm all-round) MDS D428 Without metal 100 100 75 On metal; distance 0 mm 100 100 75 MDS D4601) Without metal 100 100 80 On metal; distance 10 mm 80 80 60 MDS D5241) without metal ?? ?? ?? on metal; distance 15 mm ?? ?? ?? flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 25 mm ?? ?? ?? MDS D525 without metal ?? ?? ?? on metal; distance 0 mm ?? ?? ?? MDS D5261) without metal ?? ?? ?? on metal; distance 25 mm ?? ?? ?? flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 50 mm ?? ?? ?? MDS D528 without metal ?? ?? ?? on metal; distance 0 mm ?? ?? ?? 1) Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is adequate clearance to the metal. 2) Values of > 100 % can occur if transponders were developed specifically for mounting in/on metal-lic surroundings. With ISO transponders (MDS E) Table 4- 34 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF310R Transponder RF310R reader without metal on metal flush-mounted in metal (20 mm all-round) MDS E6001) without metal 100 95 80 on metal; distance 20 mm 75 70 65 flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 55 55 50 MDS E6111) without metal 100 95 80 on metal; distance 20 mm 75 70 65 flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 55 55 50
Planning the RF300 system 4.3 Installation guidelines SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 69 Transponder RF310R reader without metal on metal flush-mounted in metal (20 mm all-round) MDS E6241) without metal 100 95 80 on metal; distance 15 mm 90 95 85 flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 80 75 60 1) Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is adequate clearance to the metal. 4.3.4.2 RF340R With RF300 transponders Table 4- 35 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF340R Transponder RF340R reader Without metal On metal Flush-mounted in metal (20 mm all-round) RF320T Without metal 100 95 90 On metal; distance 20 mm 85 85 80 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 75 75 65 RF330T1) Without metal 100 95 90 On metal; distance 0 mm 90 90 80 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 10 mm 65 65 60 RF340T Without metal 100 95 80 On metal; distance 0 mm 65 65 55 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 60 60 55 RF350T Without metal 100 90 85 On metal; distance 0 mm 75 70 70 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 55 55 45 RF360T Without metal 100 95 80 On metal; distance 20 mm 75 70 65 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 70 60 50
Planning the RF300 system 4.3 Installation guidelines SIMATIC RF300 70 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x Transponder RF340R reader Without metal On metal Flush-mounted in metal (20 mm all-round) RF370T Without metal 100 95 80 On metal; distance 0 mm 95 90 75 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 70 65 65 RF380T Without metal 100 95 75 On metal; distance 0 mm 100 95 70 Flush-mounted in metal; dis-tance all-round 40 mm 80 75 60 1) Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is adequate clearance to the metal. With ISO transponders (MDS D) Table 4- 36 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF340R Transponder RF340R reader Without metal On metal Flush-mounted in metal (20 mm all-round) MDS D1001) Without metal 100 90 75 On metal; distance 20 mm 70 65 60 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 60 45 45 MDS D1241) Without metal 100 95 80 On metal; distance 15 mm 85 85 75 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 80 80 45 MDS D1261) Without metal 100 90 85 On metal; distance 25 mm 80 80 70 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 50 mm 75 75 65 MDS D1391) Without metal 100 95 80 On metal; distance 30 mm 100 90 75 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 100 mm 100 90 75 MDS D1601) Without metal 100 95 80 On metal; distance 10 mm 85 85 75 MDS D165 Without metal 100 95 85 On metal; distance 25 mm 90 80 75
Planning the RF300 system 4.3 Installation guidelines SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 71 Transponder RF340R reader Without metal On metal Flush-mounted in metal (20 mm all-round) MDS D2001) Without metal 100 95 90 On metal; distance 20 mm 90 85 80 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 75 50 65 MDS D261 Without metal 100 100 100 On metal; distance 25 mm 70 95 90 MDS D3241) Without metal 100 95 80 On metal; distance 15 mm 90 85 75 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 25 mm 80 80 60 MDS D339 Without metal 100 95 80 On metal; distance 30 mm 100 90 75 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 100 mm 100 90 75 MDS D4001) Without metal 100 90 80 On metal; distance 20 mm 70 65 80 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 55 50 50 MDS D423 Without metal 100 95 85 On metal; distance 0 mm 1202) 1202) 1152) Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 0 mm 65 60 60 MDS D4241) Without metal 100 95 80 On metal; distance 15 mm 85 85 75 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 25 mm 75 75 70 MDS D425 Without metal 100 95 95 On metal; distance 0 mm 100 90 90 MDS D4261) Without metal 100 90 80 On metal; distance 25 mm 80 75 70 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 50 mm 75 70 65 MDS D428 Without metal 100 95 80 On metal; distance 0 mm 95 80 75 MDS D4601) Without metal 100 95 95 On metal; distance 10 mm 85 85 85 MDS D5241) without metal ?? ?? ?? on metal; distance 15 mm ?? ?? ?? flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 25 mm ?? ?? ??
Planning the RF300 system 4.3 Installation guidelines SIMATIC RF300 72 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x Transponder RF340R reader Without metal On metal Flush-mounted in metal (20 mm all-round) MDS D525 without metal ?? ?? ?? on metal; distance 0 mm ?? ?? ?? MDS D5261) without metal ?? ?? ?? on metal; distance 25 mm ?? ?? ?? flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 50 mm ?? ?? ?? MDS D528 without metal ?? ?? ?? on metal; distance 0 mm ?? ?? ?? 1) Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is adequate clearance to the metal. 2) Values of > 100 % can occur if transponders were developed specifically for mounting in/on metal-lic surroundings. With ISO transponders (MDS E) Table 4- 37 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF340R Transponder RF340R reader without metal on metal flush-mounted in metal (20 mm all-round) MDS E6001) without metal 100 90 75 on metal; distance 20 mm 70 65 60 flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 60 45 45 MDS E6111) without metal 100 90 75 on metal; distance 20 mm 70 65 60 flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 60 45 45 MDS E6241) without metal 100 95 80 on metal; distance 15 mm 85 85 75 flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 80 80 45 1) Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is adequate clearance to the metal.
Planning the RF300 system 4.3 Installation guidelines SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 73 4.3.4.3 RF350R Reader RF350R with ANT 1 and with RF300 transponders Table 4- 38 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF350R with ANT 1 Transponder ANT 1 without metal ANT 1 on metal ANT 1 flush-mounted in metal (40 mm all-round) RF320T1) Without metal 100 90 90 On metal; distance 20 mm 85 85 75 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 75 75 65 RF330T Without metal 100 90 90 On metal; distance 0 mm 95 85 75 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 10 mm 65 60 60 RF340T Without metal 100 90 90 On metal; distance 0 mm 65 65 60 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 60 60 55 RF350T Without metal 100 90 85 On metal; distance 0 mm 75 70 65 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 55 55 45 RF360T Without metal 100 90 85 On metal; distance 20 mm 75 75 65 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 65 60 50 RF370T Without metal 100 90 85 On metal; distance 0 mm 95 88 75 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 70 65 65 RF380T Without metal 100 90 80 On metal; distance 0 mm 100 90 70 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 40 mm 80 75 60 1) Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is adequate clearance to the metal.
Planning the RF300 system 4.3 Installation guidelines SIMATIC RF300 74 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x Reader RF350R with ANT 1 and with ISO transponders (MDS D) Table 4- 39 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF350R with ANT 1 Transponder ANT 1 without metal ANT 1 on metal ANT 1 mounted in metal (40 mm all-round) MDS D1001) Without metal 100 85 80 On metal; distance 20 mm 70 60 65 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 60 45 45 MDS D1241) Without metal 100 95 85 On metal; distance 15 mm 85 85 80 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 85 80 50 MDS D1261) Without metal 100 85 85 On metal; distance 25 mm 85 75 75 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 50 mm 80 70 70 MDS D1391) Without metal 100 90 85 On metal; distance 30 mm 95 85 85 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 100 mm 95 85 85 MDS D1601) Without metal 100 95 90 On metal; distance 10 mm 85 85 80 MDS D165 Without metal 100 85 85 On metal; distance 25 mm 90 80 75 MDS D2001) Without metal 100 85 80 On metal; distance 20 mm 85 75 75 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 75 65 65 MDS D261 Without metal 100 90 85 On metal; distance 25 mm 85 80 80 MDS D3241) Without metal 100 85 85 On metal; distance 15 mm 90 80 80 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 25 mm 80 75 65 MDS D3391) Without metal 100 90 85 On metal; distance 30 mm 95 85 85 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 100 mm 95 85 85 MDS D4001) Without metal 100 90 85 On metal; distance 20 mm 80 70 65 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 65 60 60
Planning the RF300 system 4.3 Installation guidelines SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 75 Transponder ANT 1 without metal ANT 1 on metal ANT 1 mounted in metal (40 mm all-round) MDS D423 Without metal 100 90 90 On metal; distance 0 mm 1152) 1152) 1152) Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 0 mm 80 65 65 MDS D4241) Without metal 100 90 75 On metal; distance 15 mm 85 80 75 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 25 mm 75 70 70 MDS D425 Without metal 100 95 95 On metal; distance 0 mm 90 85 85 MDS D4261) Without metal 100 90 85 On metal; distance 25 mm 85 80 75 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 50 mm 80 75 x MDS D428 Without metal 100 90 85 On metal; distance 0 mm 85 80 80 MDS D4601) Without metal 100 90 80 On metal; distance 10 mm 85 80 75 MDS D5241) without metal ?? ?? ?? on metal; distance 15 mm ?? ?? ?? flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 25 mm ?? ?? ?? MDS D525 without metal ?? ?? ?? on metal; distance 0 mm ?? ?? ?? MDS D5261) without metal ?? ?? ?? on metal; distance 25 mm ?? ?? ?? flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 50 mm ?? ?? ?? MDS D528 without metal ?? ?? ?? on metal; distance 0 mm ?? ?? ?? 1) Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is adequate clearance to the metal. 2) Values of > 100 % can occur if transponders were developed specifically for mounting in/on metal-lic surroundings.
Planning the RF300 system 4.3 Installation guidelines SIMATIC RF300 76 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x Reader RF350R with ANT 1 and with ISO transponders (MDS E) Table 4- 40 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF350R with ANT 1 Transponder ANT 1 without metal ANT 1 on metal ANT 1 mounted in metal (40 mm all-round) MDS E6001) without metal 100 85 80 on metal; distance 20 mm 70 60 65 flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 60 45 45 MDS E6111) without metal 100 85 80 on metal; distance 20 mm 70 60 65 flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 60 45 45 MDS E6241) without metal 100 95 85 on metal; distance 15 mm 85 85 80 flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 85 80 50 1) Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is adequate clearance to the metal. Reader RF350R with ANT 3 and with RF300 transponders Table 4- 41 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF350R with ANT 3 Transponder ANT 3 without metal ANT 3 on metal ANT 3 flush-mounted in metal (40 mm all-round) RF320T1) without metal ?? ?? ?? on metal; distance 20 mm ?? ?? ?? flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm ?? ?? ?? RF330T without metal ?? ?? ?? on metal; distance 0 mm ?? ?? ?? flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 10 mm ?? ?? ?? RF340T without metal ?? ?? ?? on metal; distance 0 mm ?? ?? ?? flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm ?? ?? ??
Planning the RF300 system 4.3 Installation guidelines SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 77 Transponder ANT 3 without metal ANT 3 on metal ANT 3 flush-mounted in metal (40 mm all-round) RF350T without metal ?? ?? ?? on metal; distance 0 mm ?? ?? ?? flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm ?? ?? ?? RF360T without metal ?? ?? ?? on metal; distance 20 mm ?? ?? ?? flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm ?? ?? ?? 1) Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is adequate clearance to the metal. Reader RF350R with ANT 3 and with ISO transponders (MDS D) Table 4- 42 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF350R with ANT 3 Transponder ANT 3 without metal ANT 3 on metal ANT 3 flush-mounted in metal (40 mm all-round) MDS D1241) without metal ?? ?? ?? on metal; distance 15 mm ?? ?? ?? flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm ?? ?? ?? MDS D1601) without metal ?? ?? ?? on metal; distance 10 mm ?? ?? ?? MDS D3241) without metal ?? ?? ?? on metal; distance 15 mm ?? ?? ?? flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 25 mm ?? ?? ?? MDS D422 without metal ?? ?? ?? on metal, distance 0 mm ?? ?? ?? flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 0 mm ?? ?? ?? MDS D423 without metal ?? ?? ?? on metal; distance 0 mm ?? ?? ?? flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 0 mm ?? ?? ??
Planning the RF300 system 4.3 Installation guidelines SIMATIC RF300 78 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x Transponder ANT 3 without metal ANT 3 on metal ANT 3 flush-mounted in metal (40 mm all-round) MDS D4241) without metal ?? ?? ?? on metal; distance 15 mm ?? ?? ?? flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 25 mm ?? ?? ?? MDS D425 without metal ?? ?? ?? on metal; distance 0 mm ?? ?? ?? MDS D428 without metal ?? ?? ?? on metal; distance 0 mm ?? ?? ?? MDS D4601) without metal ?? ?? ?? on metal; distance 10 mm ?? ?? ?? 1) Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is adequate clearance to the metal. 2) Values of > 100 % can occur if transponders were developed specifically for mounting in/on metal-lic surroundings. Reader RF350R with ANT 3 and with ISO transponders (MDS E) Table 4- 43 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF350R with ANT 3 Transponder ANT 3 without metal ANT 3 on metal ANT 3 flush-mounted in metal (40 mm all-round) MDS E6241) without metal ?? ?? ?? on metal; distance 15 mm ?? ?? ?? flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm ?? ?? ?? 1) Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is adequate clearance to the metal.
Planning the RF300 system 4.3 Installation guidelines SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 79 Reader RF350R with ANT 12 and with ISO transponders (MDS D) Table 4- 44 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF350R with ANT 12 Transponder ANT 12 without metal ANT 12 mounted in met-al (0 mm all-round) MDS D117 Without metal 100 85 On metal; distance 0 mm 90 85 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 0 mm 65 65 MDS D127 Without metal 100 85 On metal; distance 0 mm 95 85 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 0 mm 65 65 MDS D1601) Without metal 100 80 On metal; distance 10 mm 100 80 MDS D421 Without metal 100 80 On metal; distance 0 mm 90 75 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 0 mm 70 60 MDS D428 Without metal 100 75 On metal; distance 0 mm 95 75 MDS D4601) Without metal 100 80 On metal; distance 10 mm 100 80 MDS D521 without metal ?? ?? on metal; distance 0 mm ?? ?? flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 0 mm ?? ?? MDS D528 without metal ?? ?? on metal; distance 0 mm ?? ?? 1) Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is adequate clearance to the metal.
Planning the RF300 system 4.3 Installation guidelines SIMATIC RF300 80 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x Reader RF350R with ANT 12 and with ISO transponders (MDS E) Table 4- 45 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF350R with ANT 12 Transponder ANT 12 without metal ANT 12 mounted in met-al (0 mm all-round) MDS E623 without metal 100 80 on metal; distance 0 mm 90 75 flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 0 mm 70 60 1) Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is adequate clearance to the metal. Reader RF350R with ANT 18 and with RF300 transponders Table 4- 46 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF350R with ANT 18 Transponder ANT 18 without metal ANT 18 mounted in met-al (10 mm all-round) RF320T1) Without metal 100 65 On metal; distance 20 mm 85 55 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 75 45 RF330T Without metal 100 85 On metal; distance 0 mm 1202) 100 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 10 mm 1152) 95 Flush-mounted in metal; without surrounding clearance 95 90 RF340T Without metal 100 85 On metal; distance 0 mm 65 60 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 60 55 1) Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is adequate clearance to the metal. 2) Values of > 100 % can occur if transponders were developed specifically for mounting in/on metal-lic surroundings.
Planning the RF300 system 4.3 Installation guidelines SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 81 Reader RF350R with ANT 18 and with ISO transponders (MDS D) Table 4- 47 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF350R with ANT 18 Transponder ANT 18 without metal ANT 18 mounted in met-al (10 mm all-round) MDS D1241) Without metal 100 85 On metal, distance 15 mm 85 75 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 15 mm 85 45 MDS D127 Without metal 100 90 On metal, distance 0 mm 95 85 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 0 mm 60 60 MDS D1601) Without metal 100 80 On metal, distance 10 mm 85 75 MDS D3241) Without metal 100 80 On metal; distance 15 mm 90 75 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 25 mm 80 65 MDS D421 Without metal 100 85 On metal, distance 0 mm 90 65 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 0 mm 40 20 MDS D422 Without metal 100 85 On metal, distance 0 mm 95 85 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 0 mm 90 80 MDS D4241) Without metal 100 85 On metal 15 mm 85 80 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 25 mm 75 75 MDS D425 Without metal 100 85 On metal, distance 0 mm 100 85 MDS D428 Without metal 100 95 On metal, distance 0 mm 95 95 MDS D4601) Without metal 100 95 On metal, distance 15 mm 95 95 MDS D521 without metal ?? ?? on metal, distance 0 mm ?? ?? flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 0 mm ?? ??
Planning the RF300 system 4.3 Installation guidelines SIMATIC RF300 82 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x Transponder ANT 18 without metal ANT 18 mounted in met-al (10 mm all-round) MDS D522 without metal ?? ?? on metal, distance 0 mm ?? ?? flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 0 mm ?? ?? MDS D5241) without metal ?? ?? on metal 15 mm ?? ?? flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 25 mm ?? ?? MDS D525 without metal ?? ?? on metal, distance 0 mm ?? ?? MDS D528 without metal ?? ?? on metal, distance 0 mm ?? ?? 1) Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is adequate clearance to the metal. Reader RF350R with ANT 18 and with ISO transponders (MDS E) Table 4- 48 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF350R with ANT 18 Transponder ANT 18 without metal ANT 18 mounted in met-al (10 mm all-round) MDS E623 without metal 100 85 on metal, distance 0 mm 90 65 flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 0 mm 40 20 MDS E6241) without metal 100 85 on metal, distance 15 mm 85 75 flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 15 mm 85 45 1) Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is adequate clearance to the metal.
Planning the RF300 system 4.3 Installation guidelines SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 83 Reader RF350R with ANT 30 and with RF300 transponders Table 4- 49 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF350R with ANT 30 Transponder Mounting the antenna ANT 30 without metal ANT 30 mounted in met-al (20 mm all-round) RF320T1) Without metal 100 90 On metal; distance 30 mm 85 75 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 75 65 RF330T Without metal 100 90 On metal; 1102) 100 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 10 mm 1052) 95 Flush-mounted in metal; without surrounding clearance 90 80 RF340T Without metal 100 85 On metal; distance 30 mm 65 55 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 60 55 RF350T Without metal 100 85 Directly on metal 75 65 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 55 45 RF360T without metal ?? ?? on metal; distance 20 mm ?? ?? flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm ?? ?? 1) Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is adequate clearance to the metal. 2) Values of > 100 % can occur if transponders were developed specifically for mounting in/on metal-lic surroundings. Reader RF350R with ANT 30 and with ISO transponders (MDS D) Table 4- 50 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF350R with ANT 30 Transponder ANT 30 without metal ANT 30 mounted in met-al (20 mm all-round) MDS D1241) Without metal 100 85 On metal; distance 15 mm 85 75 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 15 mm 80 45
Planning the RF300 system 4.3 Installation guidelines SIMATIC RF300 84 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x Transponder ANT 30 without metal ANT 30 mounted in met-al (20 mm all-round) MDS D1261) Without metal 100 85 On metal; distance 25 mm 90 75 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 50 mm 85 70 MDS D1601) Without metal 100 80 On metal, distance 10 mm 85 75 MDS D3241) Without metal 100 80 On metal; distance 15 mm 90 70 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 25 mm 80 65 MDS D422 Without metal 100 85 On metal, distance 0 mm 95 85 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 0 mm 90 80 MDS D423 Without metal 100 80 On metal, distance 0 mm 1252) 1152) Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 0 mm 80 70 MDS D4241) Without metal 100 85 On metal 15 mm 95 85 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 25 mm 85 75 MDS D425 Without metal 100 80 On metal, distance 0 mm 95 80 MDS D4261) Without metal 100 85 On metal; distance 25 mm 90 75 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 50 mm 80 70 MDS D428 Without metal 100 90 On metal, distance 0 mm 95 90 MDS D4601) Without metal 100 90 On metal, distance 10 mm 95 85 MDS D522 without metal ?? ?? on metal, distance 0 mm ?? ?? flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 0 mm ?? ?? MDS D5241) without metal ?? ?? on metal 15 mm ?? ?? flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 25 mm ?? ?? MDS D525 without metal ?? ?? on metal, distance 0 mm ?? ??
Planning the RF300 system 4.3 Installation guidelines SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 85 Transponder ANT 30 without metal ANT 30 mounted in met-al (20 mm all-round) MDS D5261) without metal ?? ?? on metal; distance 25 mm ?? ?? flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 50 mm ?? ?? MDS D528 without metal ?? ?? on metal, distance 0 mm ?? ?? 1) Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is adequate clearance to the metal. 2) Values of > 100 % can occur if transponders were developed specifically for mounting in/on metal-lic surroundings. Reader RF350R with ANT 30 and with ISO transponders (MDS E) Table 4- 51 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF350R with ANT 30 Transponder ANT 30 without metal ANT 30 mounted in met-al (20 mm all-round) MDS E6241) without metal 100 85 on metal; distance 15 mm 85 75 flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 15 mm 80 45 1) Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is adequate clearance to the metal. 4.3.4.4 RF380R With RF300 transponders Table 4- 52 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF380R Transponder Reader RF380R (RF300 mode) Without metal On metal Flush-mounted in metal (20 mm all-round) RF320T1) 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
Planning the RF300 system 4.3 Installation guidelines SIMATIC RF300 86 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x Transponder Reader RF380R (RF300 mode) Without metal On metal Flush-mounted in metal (20 mm all-round) RF330T Without metal 100 90 80 On metal; distance 0 mm 70 65 60 RF340T Without metal 100 90 80 On metal; distance 0 mm 70 65 60 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 60 60 55 RF350T Without metal 100 85 80 On metal; distance 0 mm 70 65 60 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 55 50 45 RF360T1) 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 RF370T Without metal 100 95 85 On metal; distance 0 mm 90 85 80 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 65 60 60 RF380T Without metal 100 95 85 On metal; distance 0 mm 95 90 80 Flush-mounted in metal; dis-tance all-round 40 mm 65 60 55 1) Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is adequate clearance to the metal. With ISO transponders (MDS D) Table 4- 53 Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF380R Transponder Reader RF380R (ISO mode) Without metal On metal Flush-mounted in metal (20 mm all-round) MDS D1001) Without metal 100 95 80 On metal; distance 20 mm 65 60 55 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 55 50 45
Planning the RF300 system 4.3 Installation guidelines SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 87 Transponder Reader RF380R (ISO mode) Without metal On metal Flush-mounted in metal (20 mm all-round) MDS D1241) Without metal 100 95 90 On metal; distance 15 mm 95 90 85 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 70 65 50 MDS D1261) Without metal 100 90 80 On metal; distance 25 mm 80 75 70 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 50 mm 75 65 65 MDS D1391) Without metal 100 90 75 On metal; distance 30 mm 95 85 70 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 100 mm 90 80 70 MDS D1601) Without metal 100 95 90 On metal; distance 10 mm 85 85 80 MDS D165 Without metal 100 90 80 On metal; distance 25 mm 80 75 70 MDS D2001) Without metal 100 90 80 On metal; distance 20 mm 80 75 70 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 65 60 55 MDS D261 Without metal 100 95 85 On metal; distance 25 mm 85 80 75 MDS D3241) Without metal 100 95 85 On metal; distance 15 mm 85 85 80 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 25 mm 70 65 60 MDS D3391) Without metal 100 90 80 On metal; distance 30 mm 85 80 75 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 100 mm 80 75 70 MDS D4001) Without metal 100 90 80 On metal; distance 20 mm 75 70 60 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 20 mm 60 60 55 MDS D423 Without metal 100 95 85 On metal; distance 0 mm 100 100 90 flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 10 mm 75 65 60
Planning the RF300 system 4.3 Installation guidelines SIMATIC RF300 88 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x Transponder Reader RF380R (ISO mode) Without metal On metal Flush-mounted in metal (20 mm all-round) MDS D4241) Without metal 100 90 75 On metal; distance 15 mm 75 75 60 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 25 mm 60 55 40 MDS D425 Without metal 100 70 90 On metal; distance 0 mm 75 70 60 MDS D4261) Without metal 100 90 80 On metal; distance 25 mm 80 75 70 Flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 50 mm 75 65 65 MDS D428 Without metal 100 90 80 On metal; distance 0 mm 85 80 65 MDS D4601) Without metal 100 95 80 On metal; distance 10 mm 80 75 60 MDS D5241) without metal on metal 15 mm flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 25 mm MDS D525 without metal on metal; distance 0 mm MDS D5261) without metal on metal; distance 25 mm flush-mounted in metal; distance all round 50 mm MDS D528 without metal on metal, distance 0 mm 1) Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is adequate clearance to the metal.
Planning the RF300 system 4.3 Installation guidelines SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 89 4.3.4.5 RF382R Note RF382R not suitable for metallic surroundings The RF382R was not developed for reading transponders in a metallic environment. With ISO transponders (MDS D) Table 4- 54 Reduction of field data by metal (in %): Transponder and RF382R Transponder Reader RF382R (ISO mode) Without metal On metal MDS D124 Without metal 100 1101) MDS D160 Without metal 100 100 MDS D324 Without metal 100 1101) MDS D424 Without metal 100 1051) MDS D460 Without metal 100 1151) 1) Values of > 100 % can occur if transponders were developed specifically for mounting in/on metal-lic surroundings.
Planning the RF300 system 4.4 Chemical resistance of the transponders SIMATIC RF300 90 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 4.4 Chemical resistance of the transponders 4.4.1 Overview of the transponders and their housing materials The following sections describe the resistance to chemicals of the various transponders. Resistance to chemicals depends on the housing materials used to manufacture the transponders. The following table provides an overview of the housing materials of the transponders: Table 4- 55 Overview of the housing materials of the transponders Housing material Transponder Polyamide 12 RF340T RF350T RF370T Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) RF380T MDS D117 MDS D124 (6GT2600-0AC10) MDS D139 MDS D160 MDS D339 MDS D423 Polycarbonate (PC) MDS D100 (6GT2600-0AD10) Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) MDS D100 (6GT2600-0AD00-0AX0) MDS D200 MDS D400 Epoxy resin RF320T RF360T MDS D124 (6GT2600-0AC00) MDS D324 MDS D421 MDS D424 MDS D460 MDS D521 MDS D524 MDS E610 MDS E611 MDS E623 MDS E624
Planning the RF300 system 4.4 Chemical resistance of the transponders SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 91 Housing material Transponder PA6 MDS D127 PA6.6 GF30 MDS D126 MDS D422 MDS D425 MDS D426 MDS D428 MDS D522 MDS D525 MDS D526 MDS D528 Note Chemical substances not listed The following sections describe the resistance of the various transponders to specific substances. If you require information about chemical substances that are not listed, contact Customer Support. 4.4.2 Polyamide 12 The resistance of the plastic housing to chemicals used in the automobile sector (e.g.: oils, greases, diesel fuel, gasoline, etc,) is not listed extra. Table 4- 56 Chemical resistance - Polyamide 12 Substance Test conditions Rating Concentration [%] Temperature [°C] Battery acid 30% 20 ℃ ￮￮ Ammonia, gaseous 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Ammonia, w. conc. 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ 10% 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Benzene 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ 60 ℃ ￮￮￮ Bleach solution (12.5% effective chlo-rine) 20 ℃ ￮￮ Butane, gas, liquid 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Butyl acetate (acetic acid butyl ester) 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ n(n) 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ 60 ℃ ￮￮￮ Calcium chloride, w. 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ 60 ℃ ￮￮￮
Planning the RF300 system 4.4 Chemical resistance of the transponders SIMATIC RF300 92 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x Substance Test conditions Rating Concentration [%] Temperature [°C] Calcium nitrate, w. c. s. 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ c. s. 60 ℃ ￮￮￮ Chlorine 20 ℃ - Chrome baths, tech. 20 ℃ - Iron salts, w. c. s. 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Acetic acid, w. 50% 20 ℃ - Ethyl alcohol, w., undenaturated 95% 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ 95% 60 ℃ ￮￮￮ 50% 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Formaldehyde, w. 30% 20 ℃ ￮￮￮ 10% 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ 10% 60 ℃ ￮￮￮ Formalin 20 ℃ ￮￮￮ Glycerine 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Isopropyl alcohol 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ 60 ℃ ￮￮￮ Potassium hydroxide, w. 50% 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Lysol 20 ℃ ￮￮ Magnesium salts, w. c. s. 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Methyl alcohol, w. 50% 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Lactic acid, w. 50% 20 ℃ ￮￮ 10% 20 ℃ ￮￮￮ 10% 60 ℃ ￮￮ Sodium carbonate, w. (soda) c. s. 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Sodium chloride, w. c. s. 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Sodium hydroxide 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Nickel salts, w. c. s. 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Nitrobenzene 20 ℃ ￮￮￮ 60 ℃ ￮￮ Phosphoric acid 10% 20 ℃ ￮ Propane 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Mercury 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Nitric acid 10% 20 ℃ ￮ Hydrochloric acid 10% 20 ℃ ￮ Sulfur dioxide low 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Sulfuric acid 25% 20 ℃ ￮￮ 10% 20 ℃ ￮￮￮ Hydrogen sulfide low 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Carbon tetrachloride 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Toluene 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ 60 ℃ ￮￮￮
Planning the RF300 system 4.4 Chemical resistance of the transponders SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 93 Substance Test conditions Rating Concentration [%] Temperature [°C] Detergent high 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Plasticizer 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Explanation of the rating ￮￮￮￮ Resistant ￮￮￮ Practically resistant ￮￮ Conditionally resistant ￮ Less resistant - Not resistant w. Water solution c. s. Cold saturated 4.4.3 Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) The data memory has special chemical resistance to solutions up to a temperature of 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 plastic housings are resistant to all types of fuel including methanol. Table 4- 57 Chemical resistance - polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) Substance Test conditions Rating Concentration [%] Temperature [°C] Acetone 55 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ n-Butanol (butyl alcohol) 80 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Butanone-2 (methyl ethyl ketone) 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ n-Butyl acetate 80 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Brake fluid 80 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Calcium chloride (saturated) 80 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Diesel fuel 80 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Diethyl ether 23 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Frigen 113 23 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Anti-freeze 120 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Kerosene 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Methanol 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Engine oil 80 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Sodium chloride (saturated) 80 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Sodium hydroxide 30% 80 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Sodium hypochlorite (30 or 180 days) 5% 80 ℃ ￮￮ 5% 80 ℃ -
Planning the RF300 system 4.4 Chemical resistance of the transponders SIMATIC RF300 94 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x Substance Test conditions Rating Concentration [%] Temperature [°C] Sodium hydroxide solution 30% 90 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Nitric acid 10% 23 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Hydrochloric acid 10% 80 ℃ - Sulfuric acid 10% 23 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ 10% 80 ℃ ￮￮ 30% 23 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Tested fuels 80 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ FAM testing fluid acc. to DIN 51 604-A Toluene 80 ℃ ￮￮ 1, 1, 1-Trichloroethane Xylene 80 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Zinc chloride (saturated) 80 ℃ ￮￮ 75 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Explanation of the rating ￮￮￮￮ Resistant ￮￮￮ Practically resistant ￮￮ Conditionally resistant ￮ Less resistant - Not resistant 4.4.4 Polycarbonate (PC) Table 4- 58 Chemical resistance - polycarbonate (PPS) Substance Test conditions Rating Concentration [%] Temperature [°C] Mineral lubricants ￮￮ Aliphatic hydrocarbons ￮￮￮￮ Aromatic hydrocarbons - Gasoline - Weak mineral acids ￮￮￮￮ Strong mineral acids ￮￮ Weak organic acids ￮￮￮￮ Strong organic acids ￮￮ Oxidizing acids - Weak alkaline solutions - Strong alkaline solutions - Trichloroethylene -
Planning the RF300 system 4.4 Chemical resistance of the transponders SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 95 Substance Test conditions Rating Concentration [%] Temperature [°C] Perchloroethylene - Acetone - Alcohols ￮￮ Hot water (hydrolysis resistance) - Explanation of the rating ￮￮￮￮ Resistant ￮￮￮ Practically resistant ￮￮ Conditionally resistant ￮ Less resistant - Not resistant 4.4.5 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Table 4- 59 Chemical resistance - polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Substance Test conditions Rating Concentration [%] Temperature [°C] Salt water 5% ￮￮￮￮ Sugared water 10% ￮￮￮￮ Acetic acid, w. 5% ￮￮￮￮ Sodium carbonate, w. 5% ￮￮￮￮ Ethyl alcohol, w. 60% ￮￮￮￮ Ethylene glycol 50% ￮￮￮￮ Fuel B (acc. to ISO 1817) ￮￮￮￮ Human sweat ￮￮￮￮ Explanation of the rating ￮￮￮￮ Resistant ￮￮￮ Practically resistant ￮￮ Conditionally resistant ￮ Less resistant - Not resistant
Planning the RF300 system 4.4 Chemical resistance of the transponders SIMATIC RF300 96 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 4.4.6 Epoxy resin Table 4- 60 Chemical Resistance - epoxy resin Substance Test conditions Rating Concentration [%] Temperature [°C] Allyl chloride 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Formic acid 50% 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ 100% 20 ℃ ￮￮ Ammonia, gaseous 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Ammonia, liquid, water-free 20 ℃ - Ammonium hydroxide 10% 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Ethanol 40 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Ethyl acrylate 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Ethyl glycol 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Gasoline, aroma-free 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Gasoline, containing benzene 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Benzoates (Na–, Ca– among others) 40 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Benzoic acid 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Benzene 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Borax 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Boric acid 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Bromine, liquid 20 ℃ - Bromides (K–, Na– among others) 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Bromoform 100% 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Bromine water 20 ℃ - Butadiene (1,3–) 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Butane, gaseous 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Butanol 20 ℃ - Butyric acid 100% 20 ℃ ￮￮ Carbonates (ammonium–, Na– among others) 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Chlorine, liquid 20 ℃ - Chlorine, gaseous, dry 100% 20 ℃ - Chlorobenzene 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Chlorides (ammonium–, Na– among others) 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Chloroform 20 ℃ - Chlorophyll 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Chlorosulfuric acid 100% 20 ℃ - Chlorine water (saturated solution) 20 ℃ ￮￮ Chromates (K–, Na– among others) Up to 50 % 40 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Chromic acid Up to 30 % 20 ℃ -
Planning the RF300 system 4.4 Chemical resistance of the transponders SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 97 Substance Test conditions Rating Concentration [%] Temperature [°C] Chromosulfuric acid 20 ℃ - Citric acid 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Cyanamide 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Cyanides (K–, Na– among others) 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Dextrin, w. 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Diethyl ether 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Diethylene glycol 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Dimethyl ether 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Dioxane 20 ℃ - Developer 40 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Acetic acid 100% 20 ℃ ￮￮ Ethanol 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Fixing bath 40 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Fluorides (ammonium–, K–, Na– among others) 40 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Hydrofluoric acid Up to 40 % 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Formaldehyde 50% 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Formamide 100% 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Gluconic acid 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Glycerine 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Glycol 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Urine 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Uric acid 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Hydroxides (ammonium...) 10% 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Hydroxides (Na–, K–) 40% 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Hydroxides (alkaline earth metal) 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Hypochlorites (K–, Na– among others) 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Iodides (K–, Na– among others) 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Silicic acid 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Cresol Up to 90 % 20 ℃ - Methanol 100% 40 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Methylene chloride 20 ℃ - Lactic acid 100% 20 ℃ ￮￮ Mineral oils 40 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Nitrates (ammonium..., K– among others) 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Nitroglycerin 20 ℃ - Oxalic acid 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Phenol 1% 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Phosphates (ammonium..., Na– among others) 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮
Planning the RF300 system 4.4 Chemical resistance of the transponders SIMATIC RF300 98 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x Substance Test conditions Rating Concentration [%] Temperature [°C] Phosphoric acid 50% 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ 85% 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Propanol 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Nitric acid 25% 20 ℃ - Hydrochloric acid 10% 20 ℃ - Brine 60 ℃ - Sulfur dioxide 100% 20 ℃ ￮￮ Carbon disulfide 100% 20 ℃ - Sulfuric acid 40% 20 ℃ - Sulfurous acid 20 ℃ ￮￮ Soap solution 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Sulphates (ammonium..., Na– among others) 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Sulfites (ammonium..., Na– among others) 60 ℃ - Tar, aroma-free 60 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Turpentine 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Trichloroethylene 20 ℃ - Hydrogen peroxide 30% 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Tartaric acid 20 ℃ ￮￮￮￮ Explanation of the rating ￮￮￮￮ Resistant ￮￮￮ Practically resistant ￮￮ Conditionally resistant ￮ Less resistant - Not resistant 4.4.7 PA6.6 GF30 Table 4- 61 Chemical resistance - PA6.6 GF30 Substance Test conditions Rating Concentration [%] Temperature [°C] Mineral lubricants ￮￮￮￮ Aliphatic hydrocarbons ￮￮￮￮ Aromatic hydrocarbons ￮￮￮￮ Gasoline ￮￮￮￮ Weak mineral acids ￮￮￮
Planning the RF300 system 4.5 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 99 Substance Test conditions Rating Concentration [%] Temperature [°C] Strong mineral acids - Weak organic acids ￮￮ Strong organic acids - Oxidizing acids - Weak alkaline solutions ￮￮ Strong alkaline solutions - Trichloroethylene ￮￮￮￮ Perchloroethylene ￮￮￮￮ Acetone ￮￮￮￮ Alcohols ￮￮￮￮ Hot water (hydrolysis resistance) ￮￮ Explanation of the rating ￮￮￮￮ Resistant ￮￮￮ Practically resistant ￮￮ Conditionally resistant ￮ Less resistant - Not resistant 4.5 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) 4.5.1 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
Planning the RF300 system 4.5 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) SIMATIC RF300 100 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 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. Note 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. 4.5.2 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: ● Internal immunity to interference: Immunity to internal (own) electrical disturbance ● External immunity to interference: Immunity to external electromagnetic disturbances ● 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 R&TTE directives. 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 directives have to be followed when setting up a plant.
Planning the RF300 system 4.5 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 101 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 directives; 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. 4.5.3 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 ● Plan a meshed grounding concept. ● Bond all passive metal parts to chassis ground, ensuring large-area and low-HF-impedance 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.
Planning the RF300 system 4.5 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) SIMATIC RF300 102 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x ● Route the signal cables as close as possible to chassis surfaces. ● Twist the feed and return conductors of separately installed cables. ● 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. 4.5.4 Propagation of electromagnetic interference Three components have to be present for interference to occur in a system: ● Interference source ● Coupling path ● Interference sink Figure 4-11 Propagation of interference 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.
Planning the RF300 system 4.5 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 103 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: ● 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- 62 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 Electric welding device Contacts Electrical field Transformer Magnetic field, system disturbance, transient currents Power supply unit, switched-mode Circuit Electrical and magnetic field, system disturbance High-frequency appliances Circuit Electromagnetic field Transmitter (e.g. service radio) Antenna Electromagnetic field Ground or reference potential difference Voltage 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
Planning the RF300 system 4.5 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) SIMATIC RF300 104 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x What interference can affect RFID? Interference source Cause Remedy Switched-mode power supply Interference emitted from the current infeed Replace the power supply Interference injected through the cables connected in series Cable is inadequately shield-ed Better cable shielding The reader is not connected to ground. Ground the reader HF interference over the antennas caused by another reader • Position the antennas further apart. • 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: Figure 4-12 Ways in which interference can be coupled in
Planning the RF300 system 4.5 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 105 When RFID modules are used, different components in the overall system can act as a coupling path: Table 4- 63 Causes of coupling paths Coupling path Invoked by Conductors and cables • Incorrect or inappropriate installation • Missing or incorrectly connected shield • Inappropriate physical arrangement of cables Control cabinet or housing • Missing or incorrectly wired equalizing conductor • Missing or incorrect earthing • Inappropriate physical arrangement • Components not mounted securely • Unfavorable cabinet configuration
Planning the RF300 system 4.5 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) SIMATIC RF300 106 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 4.5.5 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. Figure 4-13 Shielding by enclosure 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).
Planning the RF300 system 4.5 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 107 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. Figure 4-14 Prevention of interference by optimum configuration
Planning the RF300 system 4.5 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) SIMATIC RF300 108 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 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. Figure 4-15 Filtering of the supply voltage
Planning the RF300 system 4.5 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 109 4.5.6 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. Figure 4-16 Suppression of inductance 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.
Planning the RF300 system 4.5 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) SIMATIC RF300 110 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 4.5.7 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. Figure 4-17 Equipotential bonding (EBS = Equipotential bonding strip) 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 contact voltages in the event of equipment faults whereas equipotential bonding prevents the occurrence of differences in potential.
Planning the RF300 system 4.5 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) SIMATIC RF300 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x 111 4.5.8 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 HF-proof shield contact is necessary Figure 4-18 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.
Planning the RF300 system 4.5 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) SIMATIC RF300 112 System Manual, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C345-0x Figure 4-19 Connection of shielding bus 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. Figure 4-20 Interruption of shielded cables 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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