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Procedure

1. Compare the technical specifications of your antenna with the values required by the

SIMATIC RF600 system.

Values Example antenna Required values OK?

Frequency band 865 to 870 MHz 865 to 868 MHz OK

Impedance 50 Ohm 50 Ohm OK

VSWR <1,5 <1,24 Not OK

Polarization Circular, right OK

Antenna gain 8.5 dBi >6 dBi OK

Beam width

horizontal/vertical

63° ≤70° OK

Front-to-back ratio -18 dB ≥10 dB OK

Spurious lobe suppression -16 dB ≥10 dB OK

Axial ratio 2 dB ≤3 dB OK

Maximum power 6 W ≥4 W OK

Since the specific VSWR value of the antenna does not agree with the value required by

the system, you must have this value checked. Therefore contact your antenna vendor or

an EMC laboratory.

2. Compare the technical specifications of your cables and connectors with the values

required by the system.

For example, you can use cables of type "LMR-195" from the company "TIMES

MICROWAVE SYSTEMS". Suitable cables have e.g. an outer diameter of 5 mm. The

company offers various designs of cables depending on the requirements. Numerous

connectors are also available for their cables.

Values Example cable Required values OK?

Cable attenuation 36.5 dB / 100 m at 900 MHz

With an assumed length of 10 m,

this results in a loss of 3.65 dB.

≤4 dB OK

Impedance 50 Ohm 50 Ohm OK

Values Example connector OK?

Type of plug on reader side R-TNC socket R-TNC plug OK

Type of plug on antenna side N socket N plug OK

Antennas

6.4 Guidelines for selecting RFID UHF antennas

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3. Parameterize the following values depending on the used reader (see section Overview of

parameterization of RF600 reader (Page 198)):

–Parameterize the RF660R via configuration software

Antenna gain: 8.5 dBi

Cable loss: 4 dB (due to adaptation and damping losses of the connectors)

–Parameterize the RF660R via the XML command "antennaConfig"

In the XML command "antenneConfig", the following must be set for the antenna port

that is used:

(antenna number="1 ... 4"), antenna gain (gain="8.5") and cable loss (cableLoss="4.0").

Cable loss: 4 dB (due to adaptation and damping losses of the connectors)

–Parameterizing RF630R via SIMATIC commands

Since according to ETSI EN 302 208 V1.2.1 the maximum permissible radiated power

is 2 W ERP, none of the transmitting power settings available to the user

(distance_limiting) can lead to the required maximum permissible radiated power value

being exceeded. The exact radiated power of the reader, together with the antenna

cables and antenna used, are the result of the value used in distance_limiting 0-F and

the calculation given in Chapter "Radiated power setting with RF630R".

4. in the configuration software of the RF660R reader:

5. You must subsequently have your desired system requirements measured and verified

according to EN 302 308 in an absorber chamber.

You may only use your SIMATIC RF600 system with the new third-party components when

this has been carried out.

6.5 Mounting types

6.5.1 Overview

The following readers and antennas feature a standardized VESA 100 fixing system (4 x M4):

● SIMATIC RF620R/RF630R/RF670R

● SIMATIC RF660A

It is used to fix the above-mentioned antennas in place through a mounting plate or the antenna

mounting kit.

6.5.2 Ordering data

Description Machine-Readable Product Code

Mounting plate (supplied with RF660A)

Antenna mounting kit 6GT2890-0AA00

Antennas

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6.5.3 Mounting with antenna mounting plate

Rigid fixing with an antenna mounting plate is suitable for:

● Wall mounting on solid foundations

● Mast mounting

Antenna with antenna mounting plate Description

① Keyhole for wall mounting (4 x)

① Elongated hole for mast mounting (4 x)

③ Standardized VESA 100

fixing holes (4 x M4)

Dimensions for fixing holes

All dimensions in mm

Antennas

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Antenna with antenna mounting plate Description

Template for wall fixing for

M6 bolts

(hexagon bolts are required)

Template for mast mounting

Mast diameter 60 to 80 mm

Antennas

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6.5.4 Mounting with antenna mounting kit

Flexible mounting is possible using the antenna mounting kit.

An antenna can then be rotated through any angle in space.

Antenna mounting kit Description

Swivel range of wall mounting

(1) Wall side

(2) Antenna side

Distances for wall mounting

Antennas

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Antenna mounting kit Description

VESA adapter plate

from VESA 75 x 75

to VESA 100 x 100

The VESA adapter plate is required for fixing the antenna to

the antenna mounting kit.

Hole drilling template for fixing the antenna mounting kit to

the wall

Antennas

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Transponder/tags 7

7.1 Overview

7.1.1 Tags in different sizes and types

Tags/transponders and labels are available in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials. The

pictures below show some examples of tags and labels in different designs.

Tags in different sizes and types

7.1.2 Mode of operation of transponders/tags

The tag/transponder mainly comprises a microchip with an integral memory and a dipole

antenna.

The principle of operation of a passive RFID transponder is as follows:

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● Diversion of some of the high-frequency energy emitted by the reader to supply power to

the integral chip

● Commands received from reader

● Responses are transmitted to the reader antenna by modulating the reflected radio waves

(backscatter technique)

Figure 7-1 Mode of operation of transponders

The transmission ranges achieved vary in accordance with the size of the tag and the

corresponding dipole antenna. In general the following rule applies: The smaller the tag and

therefore the antenna, the shorter the range.

7.1.3 Transponder classes and generations

The transponder classes are distinguished by the different communication protocols used

between the reader and transponder. Transponder classes are mostly mutually incompatible.

The following transponder classes are supported by the RF 600 system:

● ISO 18000-6B with full ISO profile (RF660R, RF610M)

● EPC Global Class 1, Gen 1 with full EPC Global Profile (RF660R, RF610M)

● EPC Global Class 1 Gen 2 with full EPC Global Profile (ISO 18000-6C)

Transponder/tags

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Support for protocol types using the RF600

Specification of the transponders/tags in accordance with ISO 18000-6 refers to

implementation of the air-interface protocols.

There are three variants:

● ISO 18000-6A: Not supported

● ISO 18000-6B: Supported by RF660R, RF610M

● ISO 18000-6C: Supported by RF670R, RF660R, RF620R, RF630R, RF610M

This variant is identical with EPC Global Class°1 Gen°2 standard.

Table 7-1 Comparison of the ISO 18000-6B and ISO 18000-6A protocol types

Type B Type A

Frequency band 860 to 960 MHz 860 to 960 MHz

Transmission procedure Bi-phase modulation and Manchester

encoding

Pulse Interval Encoding (PIE)

Anti-collision techniques Adaptive binary tree technique ALOHA technique

Protocol Reader talks first Reader talks first

Supported in RF600 By RF660R/RF610M No

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EPC Global

EPC Class Definition Programming Supported in

RF600

Class 1 Passive tags with the following minimum

features:

● EPC ID (Electronic Product Code

IDentifier)

● Tag ID

● A function which permanently

ensures that tags no longer respond.

●Optional use or suppression of tags

● Optional password-protected access

control

● Optional USER memory area.

Programming by the customer

(cannot be reprogrammed

after locking)

Yes

Class 2 Passive tags with the following additional

features (in comparison with Class 1

tags):

● Extended tag ID,

● Extended USER memory area

● Authenticated ACCESS access

●Additional features

Freely programmable No

Class 3 Passive tags with the following additional

features (in comparison with Class 2

tags):

● Source of energy that supplies power

to the tag or its sensors

● Sensors with optional data logging

Class 4 Active tags with the following features:

● EPC ID (Electronic Product Code

IDentifier)

● Extended tag ID

● Authenticated ACCESS access

●A source of energy

● Communication using an

autonomous transmitter

● Optional USER memory area.

● Optional sensors with or without

optional data logging

Table 7-2 Comparison of EPC Class 1 Gen 1 and Class 1 Gen 2

Property Class 1 Gen 1 Class 1 Gen 2 =

ISO 18000-6 C

Frequency 860-930 MHz 860-960 MHz

Memory capacity 64 or 96 bits 96-256 bits

Can be programmed on site Yes Yes

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Property Class 1 Gen 1 Class 1 Gen 2 =

ISO 18000-6 C

Programming written once; read many times Yes

Other Features _ Reading is faster and more reliable

than for Generation 1.

Enhanced compliance with global

standards.

7.1.4 Electronic Product Code (EPC)

The Electronic Product Code (EPC) supports the unique identification of objects (e.g. retail

items, logistical items or transport containers). This makes extremely accurate identification

possible. In practical use, the EPC is stored on a transponder (tag) and scanned by the reader.

There are different EPC number schemes with different data lengths. Below is the structure

of a GID-96-bit code (EPC Global Tag Data Standards V1.1 Rev. 1.27) :

●Header: This identifies the EPC identification number that follows with regard to length,

type, structure and version of the EPC

●EPC manager: This identifies the company/corporation

●Object class: Corresponds to the article number

●Serial number: Consecutive number of the article

The Siemens UHF transponders are all suitable for working with EPC and other number

schemes. Before a transponder can work with a number scheme, the relevant numbers must

first be written to the transponder.

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Allocation of the ECP ID by the tag manufacturer

Figure 7-2 Allocation of the EPC ID on delivery of the tag

7.2 SIMATIC RF630L Smartlabel

7.2.1 Features

SIMATIC RF630L smart labels are passive, maintenance-free data carriers based on

UHF Class 1 Gen2 technology that are used to store the "Electronic Product Code" (EPC).

Smart labels offer numerous possible uses for a wide range of applications and support efficient

logistics throughout the process chain.

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SIMATIC RF630L transponder

6GT2810-2AB0

6GT2810-2AB01 6GT2810-2AB02 6GT2810-2AB03

Design

Area of

application

Simple identification such as barcode replacement or supplementation, through warehouse and

distribution logistics, right up to product identification.

Memory EPC 96 bits

Write range 0.2 m to 5 m 0.2 m to 5 m

Reading range 0.2 m to 8 m 0.2 m to 5 m

Mounting Self-adhesive paper labels for attaching to packaging

units, paper or cartons, for example.

Self-adhesive plastic labels for attaching to

packaging units, paper or cartons, for example.

Not suitable for fixing straight onto metal or onto liquid containers

7.2.2 Minimum spacing between labels

Figure 7-3 Minimum spacing between labels

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Table 7-3 Minimum spacing

Minimum spacing 6GT2810-2AB00 6GT2810-2AB01 6GT2810-2AB02 6GT2810-2AB03

a50 mm

b 50 mm

Please note that smart labels can also be attached one above the other. The spacing between

the labels attached one above the other depends on the damping characteristics of the carrier

material.

7.2.3 Memory configuration for smart labels with MLFBs -00, -01, -02

Note

Validity of the memory configuration

Please note that the following memory configuration only applies to smart labels with the

following MLFBs:

● 6GT2810-2AB00

● 6GT2810-2AB01

● 6GT2810-2AB02

7.2.4 Memory configuration

Memory banks

The memory is divided logically into three different memory banks:

Memory bank (decimal) Memory type Description

MemBank 102TID Is defined by the manufacturer, contains the class identifier of a tag.

MemBank 012EPC Contains the EPC UID, the protocol and the CRC of a tag

You can write to the EPC memory area. In the delivery condition, the

memory contents can have the following states:

● empty

● containing the same data

● containing different data

MemBank 002RESERVED Contains the access and kill password.

The graphic below illustrates the exact memory utilization: Each box in the right part of the

graphic represents one word (16 bit) in the memory.

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Color Mode of access by SIMATIC RF600 reader

Read

Write / read

Parameterization

The parameterization possibilities that are available to you for each reader of the RF600 family

are outlined in section Overview of parameterization of RF600 reader (Page 325). Detailed

information for parameterization as well as examples for describing and reading specific

memory areas can be found in the referenced chapters of the documentation.

7.2.5 Memory configuration for smart labels with MLFB -03

Note

Validity of the memory configuration

Please note that the following memory configuration only applies to smart labels with the

following MLFB:

● 6GT2810-2AB03

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7.2.6 Memory configuration

Memory representation according to EPC

The memory of the ISO 18000-6C G2XM chip is logically divided into four different memory

banks:

Memory bank (decimal) Memory type Description

MemBank 112USER User-writable USER memory area

MemBank 102TID Is defined by the manufacturer, contains the class identifier and serial

number of a tag

MemBank 012EPC Contains the EPC data, the protocol information and the CRC data

of a tag.

You can write to the EPC memory area. In the delivery condition, the

memory contents can have the following states:

● containing the same data

● containing different data

MemBank 002RESERVED Contains the access password.

The graphic below illustrates the exact memory utilization: Each box in the right part of the

graphic represents one word (16 bit) in the memory.

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Color Mode of access by SIMATIC RF600 reader

Read

Write / read

Figure 7-4 Representation of the RF630L memory configuration according to EPC (logical memory

map)

Parameterization

The parameterization possibilities that are available to you for each reader of the RF600 family

are outlined in section Overview of parameterization of RF600 reader (Page 325). Detailed

information for parameterization as well as examples for describing and reading specific

memory areas can be found in the referenced chapters of the documentation.

Transponder/tags

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7.2.7 Ordering data

RF630L transponder Order No. Type of delivery

RF630L transponder,

smart label 101.6 mm x 152.4 mm (4" x 6")

6GT2810-2AB00 Minimum order amount 1600 items

(800 on one roll)

RF630L transponder,

smart label 101.6 mm x 50.8 mm (4" x 2")

6GT2810-2AB01 Minimum order amount 1000 items

(1000 on one roll)

RF630L transponder,

smart label 97 mm x 27 mm

6GT2810-2AB02 Minimum order amount 2000 items

(2000 on one roll)

RF630L transponder,

smart label 54 mm x 34 mm

6GT2810-2AB03 Minimum order amount 2000 items

(2000 on one roll)

7.2.8 Technical data

Table 7-4 Mechanical data

6GT2810-2AB00 6GT2810-2AB01 6GT2810-2AB02 6GT2810-2AB03

Dimensions (L x W) 101.6 mm x 152.4 mm

(ca. 4" x 6")

101.6 mm x 50.8 mm

(ca. 4" x 2")

97 mm x 27 mm 54 mm x 34 mm

Design Paper with integrated antenna Plastic with integrated antenna

Label type Paper label Inlay

Antenna material Aluminum

Static pressure 10 N/mm2

Material surface Paper Plastic PET

Type of antenna Shortened dipole

Color white Transparent

Printing Can be printed using heat transfer technique Printed using heat

transfer technique

(currently only with

Toshiba B-SX4T)

Cannot be printed

Mounting Single-sided adhesive (self-adhesive label). Single-sided adhesive (self-adhesive inlay).

Degree of protection None, the label must be protected against

humidity

IP65

Weight Approx. 3 g Approx. 2 g Approx. 1 g

Table 7-5 Electrical data

6GT2810-2AB00 6GT2810-2AB01 6GT2810-2AB02 6GT2810-2AB03

Air interface ISO 18 000-6 Type C

Polarization type Linear

Polarization direction The polarization

direction is parallel

with the short side of

the paper label

The polarization

direction is parallel

with the long side of

the paper label

The polarization direction is parallel with the long

side of the inlay

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6GT2810-2AB00 6GT2810-2AB01 6GT2810-2AB02 6GT2810-2AB03

Frequency range Europe 865 … 868 MHz

USA 902 … 928 MHz

Typical

read distance

●Paper/cardboard

● Plastic film

● Plastic (boxes,

surface resistance

> 10 MΩ

●Wood (dry, < 30 %

residual humidity)

● Glass

● 0.2 m to 8 m

● 0.2 m to 4 m

● 0.2 m to 5 m

● 0.2 m to 3 m

Typical

write distance

● Paper/cardboard

● Plastic film

● Plastic (boxes,

surface resistance

> 10 MΩ

●Wood (dry, < 30 %

residual humidity)

● Glass

● 0.2 m to 5 m

● 0.2 m to 2.5 m

● 0.2 m to 3 m

● 0.2 m to 1 m

Minimum spacing

between labels

● tile

● cascade

● 50 mm

●100 mm

Energy source Magnetic energy via antenna, without battery

Multi-tag capability Yes

Table 7-6 Memory specifications

6GT2810-2AB00 6GT2810-2AB01 6GT2810-2AB02 6GT2810-2AB03

Type EPC Class 1 Gen2

Memory organization EPC code 96 bit 96 bits/240 bits

Additional user memory No 64 bytes

Listing ISO 18000-6C

Data retention at +25 °C 10 years

Read cycles Unlimited

Write cycles 100,000

Anti collision Approx. 100 labels/sec.

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Table 7-7 Environmental conditions

6GT2810-2AB00 6GT2810-2AB01 6GT2810-2AB02 6GT2810-2AB03

Temperature range

during operation

-40 °C … 65 °C, up to 80 °C (200 cycles)

Temperature range

during storage

The label should be stored in the range of +15°C and +25°C at a humidity of 40% to 60%.

Storage duration Two years, determined by the shelf life of the adhesive

Torsion and bending

load

Partially permissible

Distance from metal Not suitable for fixing straight onto metal

Table 7-8 Identification

6GT2810-2AB00 6GT2810-2AB01 6GT2810-2AB02 6GT2810-2AB03

CE CE approval to R&TTE

FCC Passive labels or transponders comply with the valid regulations; certification is not required

7.2.9 Dimension drawings

Figure 7-5 SIMATIC RF630L 6GT2810-2AB00 dimension drawing

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Figure 7-6 SIMATIC RF630L 6GT2810-2AB01 dimension drawing

Figure 7-7 SIMATIC RF630L 6GT2810-2AB02 dimension drawing

Figure 7-8 SIMATIC RF630L 6GT2810-2AB03 dimension drawing

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7.3 SIMATIC RF680L Smartlabel

7.3.1 Certificates and approvals

Certificate Description

Compatible with R&TTE directive

FCC

Federal Communications

Commission

Passive labels and transponders comply with the valid regulations;

certification is not required.

7.3.2 Dimension drawing

Figure 7-9 Dimension drawing for RF680L (special version)

7.3.3 Features

The SIMATIC RF680L Smartlabel is passive and maintenance-free. It functions based on the

UHF Class 1 Gen 2 technology and is used for saving the electronic product code (EPC) of

96 bits/240 bits. The label also has a 512 bit user memory.

The SIMATIC RF680L (special version) is a heat-resistant Smartlabel with a limited service

life. Its target use is the direct identification of objects in high-temperature applications.

Thanks to its antenna geometry, the transponder can be read from any direction. However,

the range is reduced if it is not aligned in parallel with the antenna.

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SIMATIC RF680L Smartlabel Features

Application Production logistics applications subject to high

temperatures:

Five hours up to 200 °C

Air interface according to ISO 18000-6C

Memory EPC 96 bit/240 bit

Add-on-memory 64 bytes

Read/write range Typically 5 m in connection with:

●RF660R readers and

● RF660A antennas

Typically 3 m in connection with:

● RF630R readers and

● RF660A antennas

Typically 0.5 m in connection with:

● RF630R reader and

● RF620A antenna

Typically 2 m in connection with:

● RF620R with integrated antenna

Mounting Via a hole on the narrow side. Can also be glued

by customer. Not suitable for mounting straight

onto metal.

7.3.4 Ordering data

Ordering data Order no. Delivery format

SIMATIC RF680L

●Smartlabels 155 x 40 mm

● Heat-resistant up to 200 °C

6GT2810-xxxx Minimum order quantity 1,000 items

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7.3.5 Minimum spacing between labels

Figure 7-10 Minimum spacing between labels

Table 7-9 Minimum spacing

Minimum spacing

a20 mm

b 50 mm

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7.3.6 Memory configuration

SIMATIC memory configuration

The following graphic shows the structure of the virtual SIMATIC memory for the RF620R/

RF630R reader and explains the function of the individual memory areas. The SIMATIC

memory configuration is based on the 4 memory banks, as they are defined in EPC Global.

Figure 7-11 SIMATIC memory model

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Memory configuration for RF680L (special version)

Tag User

[hex]

EPC TID RESERVED

(passwords)

Special

Range Access KILL‑PW Lock

function

RF680L 00 - 3F FF00-FF0B

(240 bit =

FF00-FF1D)

read/

write

FFC0-FFC7 FF80-FF87 Yes Yes

Memory representation according to EPC

The memory of the ISO 18000-6C G2XM chip is logically divided into four different memory

banks:

Memory bank (decimal) Memory type Description

MemBank 112USER User-writable USER memory area

MemBank 102TID Is defined by the manufacturer, contains the class identifier and serial

number of a tag

MemBank 012EPC Contains the EPC data, the protocol information and the CRC data

of a tag.

You can write to the EPC memory area. In the delivery condition, the

memory contents can have the following states:

● containing the same data

● containing different data

MemBank 002RESERVED Contains the access password.

The graphic below illustrates the exact memory utilization: Each box in the right part of the

graphic represents one word (16 bit) in the memory.

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Color Access by SIMATIC RF660R / SIMATIC RF610M

Read

Write / read

Figure 7-12 Representation of the RF680L memory configuration (special version) according to EPC

(logical memory map)

Parameterization

The parameterization possibilities that are available to you for each reader of the RF600 family

are outlined in section Overview of parameterization of RF600 reader (Page 325). Detailed

information for parameterization as well as examples for describing and reading specific

memory areas can be found in the referenced chapters of the documentation.

Transponder/tags

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7.3.7 Technical data

7.3.7.1 Mechanical data

Property Description

Dimensions (L x W) 155 mm x 40 mm

Thickness of the paper 0.3 mm

Design Synthetic paper

Antenna material Aluminum

Static pressure 10 N/mm2

Silicone-free Yes

Type of antenna Shortened dipole

Color beige

Printing Yes

Mounting Via a hole on the narrow side. Can also be glued by customer. Not suitable for

mounting straight onto metal.

Weight Approx. 3 g

7.3.7.2 Electrical data

Feature Description

Air interface According to ISO 18 000-6 C

Polarization type Linear

Polarization direction The polarization direction is parallel with the long side of the inlay

Frequency band Europe 865…868 MHz

/ USA 902…928 MHz

Reading range

typical

RF660R with

RF660A

RF630R with

RF660A

RF630R with

RF620A

RF620R

0.2 m ... 5.0 m 0.2 m ... 3.0 m 0.2 ... 0.5 m 0.2 m ... 2.0 m

Write range

typical

RF660R with

RF660A

RF630R with

RF660A

RF630R with

RF620A

RF620R

0.2 m ... 3.0 m 0.2 m ... 1.8 m 0.2 m ... 0.3 m 0.2 m ... 0.7 m

Minimum spacing between labels

●Vertically

● Horizontally

● 50 mm

●20 mm

Energy source Energy via electro-magnetic field via antenna, no battery required

Multi-tag capability Yes

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7.3.7.3 Memory specifications

Property Description

Type EPC Class 1 Gen 2

Memory organization EPC code 96 bits/240 bits

User memory 64 bytes

TID 64 bits

Reserved (passwords) 64 bits

Protocol ISO 18000-6C

Data retention time 10 years

Read cycles Unlimited

Write cycles Minimum at +22 °C 100 000

7.3.7.4 Environmental conditions

Feature Description

Temperature range during operation -25 °C…+85 °C (permanent)

+200 °C up to five hours

Temperature range during storage -40 °C … +85 °C

Torsion and bending load Partially permissible

Distance from metal Not suitable for fixing straight onto metal

7.4 SIMATIC RF610T

7.4.1 Characteristics

The SIMATIC RF610T is passive and maintenance-free. It functions based on the

UHF Class 1 Gen 2 technology and is used for saving the electronic product code (EPC) of

96 bits/240 bits. The label also has a 512 bit user memory.

The SIMATIC RF610T offers a host of possible uses for a wide range of applications and

supports efficient logistics throughout the entire process chain.

Thanks to its antenna geometry, the transponder can be read from any direction. However,

the range is reduced if it is not aligned in parallel with the antenna.

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SIMATIC RF610T Features

Application ● Simple identification, such as barcode

replacement or barcode supplement

● Warehouse and distribution logistics

● Product identification

For the Food & Beverage sector, a special

version can be supplied on request that is

certified for use in contact with food.

Air interface according to ISO°18000-6C

Memory EPC 96 bit/240 bit

Add-on-memory 64 bytes

Read/write range Typically X°m in connection with: @@@

●RF670R reader and

●RF660A antennas

Typically 5 m in connection with:

● RF660R readers and

● RF660A antennas

Typically 3 m in connection with:

● RF630R readers and

● RF660A antennas

Typically 2 m in connection with:

● RF620R with integrated antenna

Mounting ● Suspended by means of cable ties, or similar

● Can also be fixed with screws or glued by

customer.

● Not suitable for mounting straight onto metal.

7.4.2 Ordering data

Ordering data Order no. Delivery format

SIMATIC RF610T 6GT2810-2BB80 Min. order quantity 500 units

7.4.3 Safety instructions for the device/system

NOTICE

This device/system may only be used for the application instances that have been described

in the catalog and the technical documentation "RF600 system manual (http://

support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/22437600)", and only in combination with

third-party devices and components recommended and/or approved by Siemens.

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7.4.4 Minimum spacing between labels

Figure 7-13 Minimum spacing between labels

Table 7-10 Minimum spacing

Minimum spacing

a20 mm

b 50 mm

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7.4.5 Memory configuration

SIMATIC memory configuration

The following graphic shows the structure of the virtual SIMATIC memory for the RF620R/

RF630R reader and explains the function of the individual memory areas. The SIMATIC

memory configuration is based on the 4 memory banks, as they are defined in EPC Global.

Figure 7-14 SIMATIC memory model

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Memory configuration for RF610T

Tag User

[hex]

EPC TID RESERVED

(passwords)

Special

Range Access KILL‑PW Lock

function

RF610T 00 - 3F FF00-FF0B

(240 bit =

FF00-FF1D)

read/

write

FFC0-FFC7 FF80-FF87 Yes Yes

Memory representation according to EPC

The memory of the ISO 18000-6C G2XM chip is logically divided into four different memory

banks:

Memory bank (decimal) Memory type Description

MemBank 112USER User-writable USER memory area

MemBank 102TID Is defined by the manufacturer, contains the class identifier and serial

number of a tag

MemBank 012EPC Contains the EPC data, the protocol information and the CRC data

of a tag.

You can write to the EPC memory area. In the delivery condition, the

memory contents can have the following states:

● containing the same data

● containing different data

MemBank 002RESERVED Contains the access password.

The graphic below illustrates the exact memory utilization: Each box in the right part of the

graphic represents one word (16 bit) in the memory.

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Color Mode of access by SIMATIC RF600 reader

Read

Write / read

Figure 7-15 Representation of the RF610T memory configuration according to EPC (logical memory

map)

Parameterization

The parameterization possibilities that are available to you for each reader of the RF600 family

are outlined in section Overview of parameterization of RF600 reader (Page 325). Detailed

information for parameterization as well as examples for describing and reading specific

memory areas can be found in the referenced chapters of the documentation.

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7.4.6 Technical data

7.4.6.1 Mechanical data

Property Description

Dimensions (L x W x H) 86 mm x 54 mm x 0.4 mm

Design PET (polyethylene terephthalate)

Antenna material Aluminum

Static pressure 10 N/m2

Type of antenna Shortened dipole

Color white

Printing Yes

Mounting ● Suspended by means of cable ties, or similar

●Can also be fixed with screws or glued by customer.

● Not suitable for mounting straight onto metal.

Weight Approx. 3 g

7.4.6.2 Electrical data

Property Description

Air interface According to ISO 18 000-6 C

Polarization type Linear

Polarization direction The polarization direction is parallel with the long side of the inlay

Frequency band Europe 865…868 MHz

/ USA 902…928 MHz

Reading range

typical

RF670R with

RF660A

@@@

RF660R with

RF660A

RF630R with

RF660A

RF620R

Paper/cardboard X m ... X,0 m 0.2 m ...5.0 m 0.2 m ...3.0 m 0.2 m ...2.0 m

Plastic film X m ... X,0 m 0.2 m ...5.0 m 0.2 m ...3.0 m 0.2 m ...2.0 m

Plastic X m ... X,0 m 0.2 m ...3.0 m 0.2 m ...2.0 m 0.2 m ...1.5 m

Wood X m ... X,0 m 0.2 m ...3.0 m 0.2 m ...2.0 m 0.2 m ...1.5 m

Glass X m ... X,0 m 0.2 m ...3.0 m 0.2 m ...2.0 m 0.2 m ...1.5 m

Write distance

typical

RF670R with

RF660A

@@@

RF660R with

RF660A

RF630R with

RF660A

RF620R

Paper/cardboard X m ... X,0 m 0.2 m ...3.0 m 0.2 m ...1.8 m 0.2 m ...0.7 m

Plastic film X m ... X,0 m 0.2 m ...3.0 m 0.2 m ...1.8 m 0.2 m ...0.7 m

Plastic X m ... X,0 m 0.2 m ...1.0 m 0.2 m ...0.7 m 0.2 m ...0.5 m

Wood X m ... X,0 m 0.2 m ...1.0 m 0.2 m ...0.7 m 0.2 m ...0.5 m

Glass X m ... X,0 m 0.2 m ...1.0 m 0.2 m ...0.7 m 0.2 m ...0.5 m

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Energy source Energy via electro-magnetic field via antenna, no battery required

Multi-tag capability Yes

7.4.6.3 Memory specifications

Property Description

Type EPC Class 1 Gen 2

Memory organization EPC code 96 bits/240 bits

User memory 512 bytes

TID 64 bits

Reserved (passwords) 64 bits

Protocol ISO 18000-6C

Data retention time 10 years

Read cycles Unlimited

Write cycles Minimum at +22 °C 100 000

7.4.6.4 Environmental conditions

Property Description

Temperature range during operation -25 °C … +85 °C

Temperature range during storage -40 °C … +85 °C

Torsion and bending load Partially permissible

Distance from metal Not suitable for fixing straight onto metal

Degree of protection IP67

7.4.7 Certificates and approvals

Certificate Description

Compatible with R&TTE directive

FCC

Federal Communications

Commission

Passive labels and transponders comply with the valid regulations;

certification is not required.

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7.4.8 Dimension drawing

Figure 7-16 Dimensional drawing of SIMATIC RF610T

All dimensions in mm

7.5 SIMATIC RF620T

7.5.1 Characteristics

The SIMATIC RF620T Transponder is passive and maintenance-free, based on the UHF Class

1 Gen2 technology for storing 96-bit electronic product codes (EPC)

The container tag for industrial applications is rugged and highly resistant to detergents. It is

designed for easy attachment onto plastic, wood, glass, e.g. containers, palettes, and trolleys

The optimum functionality/range of the RF620T on metal is achieved by means of the spacer.

Since the plastic is food safe, it is also suitable for use in the food-processing industry.

This container tag is designed for the frequency bands 868 MHz (Europe) and 915 MHz (USA)

and can be operated in combination with our UHF system RF660.

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SIMATIC RF620T Transponder Features

Area of application Transponder for rugged, industrial

requirements such as RF identification in

warehouses and the logistics and transport

area.

Frequency versions Europe USA / Canada

868 MHz 915 MHz

Polarization Linear

Memory EPC 96 bit

Read/write range

● with non-metallic carriers

●direct on metallic carriers

● with spacer on metallic

carriers

● typically 0.2 to 6°m

● typically 0.2 to 2°m

● typically 0.2 to 4 m

Mounting ● screw, bond

● on metal by means of spacers

① Labeling area You can inscribe the transponder itself using

laser, or adhere a label to position ①.

Possible types of labeling:

●Barcode

● Inscription in plain text

●Data matrix code

Housing color Anthracite

7.5.2 Ordering data

Ordering data Order No.

SIMATIC RF620T

●Frequency 865 MHz to 928 MHz,

● UHF Class 1 Gen2 technology (96 bit)

● -25 °C to +85 °C operating temperature

●Dimensions (L x W x H) 127 x 38 x 6 mm

● IP 67 degree of protection

6GT2810-2HC80

Spacer for SIMATIC RF620T

● For attaching to metal surfaces

● Dimensions (L x W x H) 155 x 38 x 12 mm

6GT2898-2AA00

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7.5.3 Planning the use

7.5.3.1 Reading range when mounted on non-metallic carriers

The transponder is generally designed for mounting on non-metallic objects which provide the

conditions for the maximum reading ranges

Table 7-11 Reading range on non-metallic carriers

Carrier plate material Reading range

Transponder on wooden carrier

(dry, degree of moisture < 15%)

typ. 6 m

Transponder on plastic carrier typ. 6 m

Transponder on glass typ. 6 m

Transponder on plastic mineral water bottle typ. 1.2 m

100% reading range is achieved when mounted in empty, anechoic rooms.

7.5.3.2 Directional radio pattern of the transponder on non-metallic surfaces

Preferably, align the data carrier parallel to the transmitting antenna. If, however, the data

carrier including the metallic carrier plate is tilted, the reading range will be reduced.

Rotation about the polarization axis

Figure 7-17 Rotation of the transponder about the polarization axis

Generally the range does not change when the transponder without carrier material is rotated

about the polarization axis.

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Rotation orthogonal to the polarization axis

Figure 7-18 Transponder characteristics when rotated orthogonally to the polarization axis (within the

tag plane)

If the transponder is positioned orthogonally to the transmitting antenna, it normally cannot be

read. Therefore the data carrier is preferably to be aligned parallel to the transmitting antenna.

The following figure illustrates this situation.

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Figure 7-19 Application example for possible orientations of the transponder.

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7.5.3.3 Optimum antenna/transponder positioning with plane mounting of the transponder on metal

Figure 7-20 Example of optimum antenna/transponder positioning

7.5.3.4 Reading range when mounted on flat metallic carrier plates

The transponder generally has linear polarization. The polarization axis runs as shown in the

diagram below. If the tag is centrically mounted on a flat metal plate, which may either be

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almost square or circular, it can be aligned in any direction since the transmitting and receiving

RF660A antennas operate with circular polarization.

Figure 7-21 Optimum positioning of the transponder on a (square or circular) metal carrier plate

Table 7-12 Reading range with metallic, plane carriers without spacer

Carrier plate material Reading range Europe Reading range USA

Metal plate at least 300 x 300 mm typ. 2 m typ. 1.5 m

Metal plate 150 x 150 mm typ. 1.5 m typ. 1 m

Table 7-13 Reading range with metallic, plane carriers with spacer

Carrier plate material Reading range Europe Reading range USA

Metal plate at least 300 x 300 mm typ. 4 m typ. 6 m

Metal plate 150 x 150 mm typ. 2 m typ. 4.5 m

The use of spacers on metallic surfaces is therefore recommended.

On rectangular carrier plates, the reading distance depends on the mounting orientation of the

transponder A 90° rotation of the transponder about the axis of symmetry may result in greater

reading distances

7.5.3.5 Influence of conducting walls on the reading range

If there are conducting walls or restrictions in the vicinity that could shade the radio field, a

distance of approx. 10 cm is recommended between the transponder and the wall In principle,

walls have least influence if the polarization axis is orthogonal to the conducting wall. A spacer

must be used in any case.

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Reading range: One conducting wall

Dependence of the reading distance when positioned orthogonally to the conducting wall

Top view

Distance d 20 mm 50 mm 100 mm

Reading range Approx. 100% Approx. 100% Approx. 100% Wall height 20 mm

Approx. 100% Approx. 100% Approx. 100% Wall height 50 mm

Approx. 80% Approx. 100% Approx. 100% Wall height 100 mm

Dependence of the reading distance when positioned parallel to the conducting wall

Top view

Distance d 20 mm 50 mm 100 mm

Reading range Approx. 70 % Approx. 100% Approx. 100% Wall height 20 mm

Approx. 60 % Approx. 90 % Approx. 100% Wall height 50 mm

Approx. 30 % Approx. 70 % Approx. 100% Wall height 100 mm

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Reading range: Two conducting walls

Influence on reading range when positioned against two conducting walls

Top view Side view

Distance d 20 mm 50 mm 100 mm

Reading range Approx. 70 % Approx. 100% Approx. 100% Wall height 20 mm

Approx. 60 % Approx. 90 % Approx. 100% Wall height 50 mm

Approx. 30 % Approx. 70 % Approx. 100% Wall height 100 mm

The values specified in the tables above are reference values.

7.5.3.6 Directional radio pattern of the transponder on metallic surfaces

Preferably, align the data carrier parallel to the transmitting antenna. If, however, the data

carrier including the metallic carrier plate is tilted, the reading range will be reduced.

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Rotation about the polarization axis or orthogonal to the polarization axis

Figure 7-22 Characteristic of the transponder when rotated about the polarization axis or orthogonally

to the polarization axis

7.5.3.7 Reading range when mounted on ESD carrier materials

The transponder is generally designed for mounting on non-conductive objects which provide

the conditions for the maximum reading ranges The conductive or dissipativesurface of ESD

materials limits the reading range depending on the surface resistance. Generally, dissipative

materials with a surface resistance of 1 x 105 to 1 x 1011 ohm and conductive materials with

1 x 103 to 1 x 105 ohm are available.

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Table 7-14 Limited reading range with ESD materials

Carrier plate material Reading range

Transponder on electrostatic dissipative materials,

dimensions 60°x°40 cm

(surface resistance 2 x 109 ohm)

Approx. 4 m

Transponder on electrostatic conductive

materials, dimensions 60 x 40 cm

(surface resistance 1 x 104 ohm)

Use of spacers

Approx. 1 m

Approx. 2 m

100% reading range is achieved when mounted in empty, anechoic rooms. With multi-tag

capability, limitations may result in the reading range.

Figure 7-23 Schematic representation of how the reading range depends on the surface resistance of the ESD material

In the representation above, the two reading points with regard to the dependence of the

reading range in % on the surface resistance are shown At the same time a linear dependence

between the reading points is to be expected, however with measurement inaccuracies. The

darker the hatching, the greater the probability that the reading point is found in the hatched

area.

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7.5.3.8 Communication with multiple transponders

The RF600 system is multitag-capable. This means that the reader can detect and write to

several transponders almost simultaneously. The minimum distance between the

transponders is ≥ 50 mm.

Figure 7-24 Multitag reading

7.5.4 Mounting instructions

CAUTION

Level mounting

Please note that both the transponder and the spacer must be mounted on a level surface.

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CAUTION

The screw fixing element was tested with the types of screws, spring washers and plain

washers indicated below. Depending on the application area, the user must use similar,

correspondingly certified screws, spring washers and plain washers (e.g. for the food

processing industry).

EJOT screws can be additionally etched and passivated in some areas of the food processing

industry, e.g if they made of stainless steel A2. In other areas without special requirements,

the screws can be, for example, zinc plated and blue passivated.

Note

In case of high mechanical loads (such as shocks or vibration), the transponder must be fixed

onto the spacer by means of screws.

Properties Description Graphics

Mounting type ● Transponder ● Screw mounting (e.g. 2 x M4

hexagon socket head cap screws

DIN 6912, spring lock and

grommet DIN 433)

or glued

● Transponder on

spacer

● Clips or screw on the side of the

clip, or 2°x° screws (e.g.

EJOT PT ® WN 5411 35x10 VZ

crosshead screw/torx)

● Spacer ● Screw mounting (e.g.°2 x M4

hexagon socket head cap screws

ISO 4762. spring lock and

grommet ISO 7092) or glued or

secured with tape

Tightening torque (at room temperature) < 1.2 Nm

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7.5.5 Memory configuration

Memory banks

The memory is divided logically into three different memory banks:

Memory bank (decimal) Memory type Description

MemBank 102TID Is defined by the manufacturer, contains the class identifier of a tag.

MemBank 012EPC Contains the EPC UID, the protocol and the CRC of a tag

You can write to the EPC memory area. In the delivery condition, the

memory contents can have the following states:

● empty

● containing the same data

● containing different data

MemBank 002RESERVED Contains the access and kill password.

The graphic below illustrates the exact memory utilization: Each box in the right part of the

graphic represents one word (16 bit) in the memory.

Color Mode of access by SIMATIC RF600 reader

Read

Write / read

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Parameterization

The parameterization possibilities that are available to you for each reader of the RF600 family

are outlined in section Overview of parameterization of RF600 reader (Page 325). Detailed

information for parameterization as well as examples for describing and reading specific

memory areas can be found in the referenced chapters of the documentation.

7.5.6 Technical Specifications

7.5.6.1 Mechanical data

Property Description

Dimensions (L x W x H)

● Transponder

● Spacer

● 127 x 38 x 6 mm

●157 x 39 x 12 mm

Design Plastic enclosure (PP; food safe), silicon-free

Housing color Anthracite

Weight

●Transponder

● Spacer

● Transponder with spacer

●Approx. 18 g

● Approx. 22 g

● Approx. 40 g

Mounting on metal Preferably with spacer

7.5.6.2 Electrical data

Characteristic Description

Europe USA / Canada

Air interface According to ISO 18 000/ISO -6

Frequency band 865 … 868 MHz 915 MHz

Necessary2) transmit power 2 W (ERP) 4 W (EIRP)

Read distance

●on non-metallic carriers

● on metallic carriers

● on conductive plastic

●on metal using spacers1)

● typ. 6 m

● Typ. 1 m

● typ. 1 m

● typ. 4 m

Write distance

● non-metallic carriers

● on metallic carriers

● on conductive plastic

●on metal using spacers1)

● typ. 4 m

● Typ. 0.7 m

● typ. 0.7 m

● typ. 3 m

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Characteristic Description

Polarization type Linear

Minimum distance to transmitting

antenna

Approx. 0.2 m

Energy source Magnetic energy via antenna, without battery

Multi-tag capability Yes, minimum distance between data carriers ≥ 50 mm

1) Metallic surface approx. 30 x 30 cm

2) For maximum read/write distances

See also

Reading range when mounted on flat metallic carrier plates (Page 290)

Directional radiation pattern of the transponder (Page 293)

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7.8.6.3 Memory specifications

Property Description

Type EPC Class 1 Gen 2

Memory organization EPC code 96 bits/240 bits

User memory 64 bytes

TID 64 bits

Reserved (passwords) 64 bits

Protocol ISO 18000-6C

Data retention time 10 years

Read cycles Unlimited

Write cycles Minimum at +22 °C 100 000

7.8.6.4 Environmental conditions

Property Description

Temperature range when operating in non-

hazardous areas

-25 °C … 85 °C1)

Temperature range when operating in areas at risk

of a gas explosion with temperature class T3-T6

See alsoUse of the transponder in hazardous

areas for gases (Page 295) 2)

Temperature range when operating in areas at risk

of dust explosions with T140 °C

See alsoUse of the transponder in hazardous

areas for dusts (Page 296) 2)

Temperature range during storage -40 °C … 125 °C1)

Shock

Vibration

compliant with EN 60721-3-7 Class 7 M3

100 g, 3)

20 g, 3)

Torsion and bending load Not permissible

Degree of protection IP 68 according to EN 60529:

(45 minutes. immersion in water; water depth 1 m

from

top edge of housing at +20 °C)

IP x9K according to EN 60529:

● Steam blaster nozzle distance 150 mm

● 10 to 15 l of water per minute

● Pressure 100 bar

●Temperature 75 °C

● Test time 30 seconds

1) At temperatures above 70 °C the casing may distort slightly; this does not however cause

any impairment of function (mechanical or electrical).

2) Directive 94/9/EC of the European Council of 23 March 1994 must be complied with, see

also Chapter "Using the transponder in hazardous areas".

3) The values for shock and vibration are maximum values and must not be applied

continuously.

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WARNING

Ignitions of gas-air or dust-air mixtures

When using the RF640T transponder, check to ensure that the temperature values are

observed in respect of the requirements of the hazardous area of application.

Non-compliance with the permitted temperature ranges while using the transponder can lead

to ignitions of gas-air or dust-air mixtures.

NOTICE

Damage to the surface of the housing

The values specified for the IP x9K test are maximum values and must not be applied

continuously.

Protracted loading of the transponder can lead to damage to the surface of the housing due

to high pressures.

7.8.6.5 Chemical resistance of the RF640T Gen 2 transponder

The following table gives an overview of the chemical composition of the data memory made

from polyamide 12. The plastic housing has a notably high resistance to chemicals used in

automobiles (e.g.: oil, grease, diesel fuel, gasoline) which are not listed separately.

Concentration 20 °C 60 °C

Battery acid 30 ￮￮ￚ

Ammonia gas ￮￮￮￮￮￮￮￮

Ammonia, w. conc. ￮￮￮￮￮￮￮￮

10 ￮￮￮￮￮￮￮￮

Benzol ￮￮￮￮￮￮￮

Bleach solution (12.5 % effective chlorine) ￮￮ￚ

Butane, gas, liquid ￮￮￮￮￮￮￮￮

Butyl acetate (acetic acid butyl ester) ￮￮￮￮￮￮￮￮

Calcium chloride, w. ￮￮￮￮￮￮￮

Calcium nitrate, w. k. g. ￮￮￮￮￮￮￮

Chlorine ￚￚ

Chrome baths, tech. ￚￚ

Iron salts, w. k. g. ￮￮￮￮￮￮￮￮

Acetic acid, w. 50 ￚￚ

Ethyl alcohol, w., undenaturated 96 ￮￮￮￮￮￮￮

50 ￮￮￮￮￮￮￮￮

Formaldehyde, w. 30 ￮￮￮ￚ

10 ￮￮￮￮￮￮￮

Formalin ￮￮￮ￚ

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Concentration 20 °C 60 °C

Glycerine ￮￮￮￮￮￮￮￮

Isopropanol ￮￮￮￮￮￮￮

Potassium hydroxide, w. 50 ￮￮￮￮￮￮￮￮

Lysol ￮￮ￚ

Magnesium salts, w. k. g. ￮￮￮￮￮￮￮￮

Methyl alcohol, w. 50 ￮￮￮￮￮￮￮￮

Lactic acid, w. 50 ￮￮ￚ

10 ￮￮￮￮￮

Sodium carbonate, w. (soda) k. g. ￮￮￮￮￮￮￮￮

Sodium chloride, w. k. g. ￮￮￮￮￮￮￮￮

Sodium hydroxide ￮￮￮￮￮￮￮￮

Nickel salts, w. k. g. ￮￮￮￮￮￮￮￮

Nitrobenzol ￮￮￮￮￮

Phosphoric acid 10 ￮ V

Propane ￮￮￮￮￮￮￮￮

Mercury ￮￮￮￮￮￮￮￮

Nitric acid 10 ￮ￚ

Hydrochloric acid 10 ￮ￚ

Sulphur dioxide Low ￮￮￮￮￮￮￮￮

Sulphuric acid 25 ￮￮ￚ

10 ￮￮￮ￚ

Hydrogen sulphide Low ￮￮￮￮￮￮￮￮

Carbon tetrachloride ￮￮￮￮￮￮￮￮

Toluene ￮￮￮￮￮￮￮

Detergent High ￮￮￮￮￮￮￮￮

Plasticizer ￮￮￮￮￮￮￮￮

Abbreviations

￮￮￮￮ Resistant

￮￮￮ Virtually resistant

￮￮ Limited resistance

￮ Less resistant

ￚNot resistant

w. Aqueous solution

k. g. Cold saturated

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7.8.7 Certificates and approvals

Table 7-26 6GT2810-2DC00 - RF640T Gen 2 UHF Tool Tag - Europe

Certificate Description

CE approval according to R&TTE guideline

For Directive 94/9/EC:

EC type test certification no. TÜV 07 ATEX 346241

Acknowledgement of the quality assurance TÜV 96 ATEX 1125 Q

Table 7-27 6GT2810-2DC10 - RF640T Gen 2 UHF Tool Tag - USA/Canada

Standard

FCC

Federal Communications

Commission

Passive labels or transponders comply with the valid regulations;

certification is not required

This product is UL-certified for the USA and Canada.

It meets the following safety standard(s):

UL 60950-1 - Information Technology Equipment Safety - Part 1:

General Requirements

CSA C22.2 No. 60950 -1 - Safety of Information Technology

Equipment

UL Report E 205089

7.8.7.1 Manufacturer's declaration RF640T Gen 2 UHF Tool Tag Version 1

The plant that manufactured the RF640T Gen 2 UHF Tool Tag Version 1 has an ATEX quality

assurance system recognized by TÜV NORD with notification number TÜV 96 ATEX 1125 Q.

The type test certification for the RF640T Gen 2 UHF Tool Tag Version 1 is stored by

TÜV 07 ATEX 346241.

Manufacturer's address

Siemens AG

Automation and Drives

System Engineering A&D SE

Würzburger Strasse 121

90766 Fürth, Germany.

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7.8.8 Dimension drawing

Figure 7-47 SIMATIC RF640T Gen 2 UHF Tool Tag Version 1

Units of measurement: All dimensions in mm

7.9 SIMATIC RF680T

7.9.1 Characteristics

The heat-resistant SIMATIC RF680T transponder is a passive, maintenance-free data carrier.

It functions based on the UHF Class 1 Gen 2 technology and is used for saving the electronic

product code (EPC) of 96 bits/240 bits. The transponder also has a 512-bit user memory.

These transponders with limited service life are ideally suited to high-temperature applications

(e.g. the painting of vehicle bodies) as well as applications in production logistics.

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The RF680T is rugged and suitable for industrial applications with IP68/IPX9K degree of

protection.

It is highly resistant to oil, grease and cleaning agents.

The SIMATIC RF680T is mounted directly onto metal and non-metal carrier plates to ensure

optimal operation and has a typical detection range of 4 m.

SIMATIC RF680T transponder Features

Application Applications in production logistics and in assembly

lines subject to high temperatures (up to +220 °C,

e.g. paintshop).

Frequency band 865 ... 928 MHz (ETSI and FCC)

Air interface according to ISO 18000-6C

Polarization Linear

Temperature range up to 220 °C

Memory EPC 96 bit/240 bit

Add-on-memory 64 bytes

Read/write range Typically X°m/X°m in connection with: @@@

●RF670R reader and

● RF660A antenna

Typically 3 m/4 m in connection with:

● RF660R readers and

● RF660A antennas

Typically 1.4 m/2 m in connection with:

● RF630R reader and

● RF660A antenna

Typically 1.4 m/2 m in connection with:

● RF620R with integrated antenna

Installation Suitable for direct mounting on conductive and non-

conductive materials.

Material Plastic PPS; silicone-free

Dimensions 130 x 32 x 15 mm

7.9.2 Ordering data

Ordering data Order no.

SIMATIC RF680T

●Frequency 865 MHz to 928 MHz

● EPC 96 bit/240 bit (64 bytes user memory)

● -25 ... +220 °C

●130 x 32 x 15 mm

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7.9.3 Planning the use

The absolute values of the reading ranges specified below refer to a transmit power of 2 W ERP.

When the power is reduced (e.g. when a different reader is used), you will find the

corresponding reduced reading ranges in the following table:

7.9.3.1 Reading range when mounted on non-metallic carriers

The RF680T transponder is a universal transponder for mounting on many different types of

carrier plate materials.

Table 7-28 Reading ranges for non-metal carriers (RF660R = 2 W ERP; RF670R = @@@ W)

Carrier plate material Reading range for

RF670R

Reading range for

RF660R

Transponder on wooden carrier

(dry, degree of moisture < 15%)

@@@ Typ. 4 m

Transponder on plastic carrier @@@ Typ. 4 m

Transponder on glass @@@ Typ. 4 m

100% reading range is achieved when mounted in empty, anechoic rooms.

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7.9.3.2 Directional radiation pattern of the transponder on non-metallic surfaces

It is recommendable to align the transponder parallel to the transmitting antenna. If, however,

the transponder including the metallic carrier plate is tilted, the reading range will be reduced.

Rotation about the polarization axis

Figure 7-48 Rotation of the transponder about the polarization axis

Generally the range does not change when the transponder without carrier material is rotated

about the polarization axis.

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Rotation orthogonal to the polarization axis

Figure 7-49 Transponder characteristics when rotated orthogonally to the polarization axis (within the

tag plane)

If the transponder is positioned orthogonally to the transmitting antenna, it normally cannot be

read. Therefore the transponder is preferably to be aligned parallel to the transmitting antenna.

The following figure illustrates this situation.

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Figure 7-50 Application example

7.9.3.3 Optimum antenna/transponder positioning with plane mounting of the transponder on metal

Figure 7-51 Example of optimum antenna/transponder positioning

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7.9.3.4 Reading range when mounted on plane metallic carrier plates

The transponder generally has linear polarization. The polarization axis runs as shown in the

diagram below. If the transponder is centrally mounted on a plane metal plate, which may

either be almost square or circular, it can be aligned in any direction if the transmitting and

receiving antennas operate with circular polarization (such as RF660A and RF620R).

Figure 7-52 Optimum positioning of the transponder on a (square or circular) metallic carrier plate

Table 7-29 Reading range with metallic, plane carriers with spacer

Carrier plate material Reading range Europe Reading range USA

Metal plate 150 x 150 mm Typ. 4 m Typ. 4 m

On rectangular carrier plates, the reading distance depends on the mounting orientation of the

transponder A 90° rotation of the transponder about the axis of symmetry may result in greater

reading distances

7.9.3.5 Influence of conducting walls on the reading range

If there are conducting walls or restrictions in the vicinity that shade the radio field, a distance

of approx. 10 cm is recommended between the transponder and the wall. In principle, walls

have least influence if the polarization axis is orthogonal to the conducting wall.

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Reading range: One conducting wall

Influence on reading range when positioned orthogonally to the conducting wall

Top view

Distance d 20 mm 50 mm 100 mm

Reading range Approx. 100% Approx. 100% Approx. 100% Wall height 20 mm

Approx. 100% Approx. 100% Approx. 100% Wall height 50 mm

Approx. 80% Approx. 100% Approx. 100% Wall height 100 mm

Influence on reading range when positioned parallel to the conducting wall

Top view

Distance d 20 mm 50 mm 100 mm

Reading range Approx. 50% Approx. 70% Approx. 90% Wall height 20 mm

Approx. 40% Approx. 70% Approx. 90% Wall height 50 mm

Approx. 30% Approx. 50% Approx. 90% Wall height 100 mm

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Reading range: Two conducting walls

Influence on reading range when positioned against two conducting walls

Side view

Distance d 20 mm 50 mm 100 mm

Reading range Approx. 50% Approx. 70% Approx. 90% Wall height 20 mm

Approx. 30% Approx. 60% Approx. 90% Wall height 50 mm

Approx. 25% Approx. 50% Approx. 90% Wall height 100 mm

The values specified in the tables above are reference values.

7.9.3.6 Directional radiation pattern of the transponder on metallic surfaces

It is recommendable to align the transponder parallel to the transmitting antenna. If, however,

the transponder including the metallic carrier plate is tilted, the reading range will be reduced.

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Rotation about the polarization axis or orthogonal to the polarization axis

Figure 7-53 Characteristic of the transponder when rotated about the polarization axis or orthogonally

to the polarization axis

Note

Please note that the directional effect is dependent on the size of the metal surface. The

larger the metal surface, the larger the directional effect.

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7.9.4 Mounting instructions

Mount the SIMATIC RF680T transponder on the base using two M6 screws.

Figure 7-54 Mounting SIMATIC RF680T

Properties Description

Type of mounting M6 screw mounting

Tightening torque

(at room temperature)

≤ 1 Nm (Note the expansion coefficients of the materials used at high

temperatures!)

NOTICE

Reduction of the read/write distance

When mounting on metal or conductive material, ensure that the space below the transponder

remains empty.

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7.9.5 Memory configuration

SIMATIC memory configuration

The following graphic shows the structure of the virtual SIMATIC memory for the RF620R/

RF630R reader and explains the function of the individual memory areas. The SIMATIC

memory configuration is based on the 4 memory banks, as they are defined in EPC Global.

Figure 7-55 SIMATIC memory model

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RF680T memory configuration

Tag User

[hex]

EPC TID RESERVED

(passwords)

Special

Range Access KILL‑PW Lock

function

RF680T 00 - 3F FF00-FF0B

(240 bit =

FF00-FF1D)

read/

write

FFC0-FFC7 FF80-FF87 Locked Yes

Memory banks

The memory of the ISO 18000-6C G2XM chip is logically divided into four different memory

banks:

Memory bank (decimal) Memory type Description

MemBank 112USER User-writable USER memory area

MemBank 102TID Is defined by the manufacturer, contains the class identifier and serial

number of a tag

MemBank 012EPC Contains the EPC data, the protocol information and the CRC data

of a tag.

You can write to the EPC memory area. In the delivery condition, the

memory contents can have the following states:

● containing the same data

● containing different data

MemBank 002RESERVED Contains the access password.

The graphic below illustrates the exact memory utilization: Each box in the right part of the

graphic represents one word (16 bit) in the memory.

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Color Mode of access by RF600 reader

Read

Write / read

Figure 7-56 Memory utilization

Parameterization

The parameterization possibilities that are available to you for each reader of the RF600 family

are outlined in section Overview of parameterization of RF600 reader (Page 325). Detailed

information for parameterization as well as examples for describing and reading specific

memory areas can be found in the referenced chapters of the documentation.

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7.9.6 Technical specifications

7.9.6.1 Mechanical data

Property Description

Dimensions (L x W x H) 130 x 32 x 15 mm

Design Plastic housing (PPS)

Housing color Black

Weight Approx. 50 g

Mounting on metal Yes

7.9.6.2 Electrical data

Property Description

Europe USA / Canada

Air interface According to ISO 18 000-6 C

Frequency range 865 … 868 MHz 915 ... 928 MHz

Necessary2) transmit power 2 W (ERP) 4 W (EIRP)

Read distance

●on non-metallic carriers

● On metal1)

● Typ. 4 m

●Typ. 4 m

Write distance

● on non-metallic carriers

● On metal1)

● Typ. 3 m

●Typ. 3 m

Polarization type Linear

Minimum distance to transmitting

antenna

Approx. 0.2 m

Energy source Magnetic energy via antenna, without battery

Multi-tag capability Yes, minimum distance between transponders ≥ 50 mm 3)

1) Plane metal surface 15 x 15 cm, reduction of range to about 70% at the band limit 928 MHz on metal surfaces; detection

is guaranteed at 915 MHz due to frequency hopping procedure.

2) For maximum read/write distances at room temperature

3) When the minimum distances are not reached, there is a reduction in the maximum read and write distances of the

transponders.

7.9.6.3 Memory specifications

Property Description

Type EPC Class 1 Gen2

Memory organization 96 bits/240 bits EPC code

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Property Description

Protocol ISO 18000-6C

Data retention time 10 years

Read cycles Unlimited

Write cycles Typ. 1,000,000 (at +40 °C)

7.9.6.4 Environmental conditions

Property Description

Ambient temperature ● Operation -25 °C to +100 °C Permanent

From 100 °C to +140 °C 20% reduction in the

limit distance

+200 °C 2) Tested up to 5000

hours or 3000 cycles

+220 °C Tested up to 2000

hours or 1500 cycles

● Transport and

storage

-40 °C to +100 °C

Shock

Vibration

compliant with EN 60721-3-7 Class 7 M3

50 g, 1)

20 g 1)

Torsion and bending load Not permissible

Degree of protection ● IP 68 according to EN 60529:

(45 minutes immersion in water;

water depth 1 m from top edge of housing at

+20 °C)

● IPx9K

(steam jet: 150 mm; 10 to 15 l/min; 100 bar;

75 °C)

Silicone-free Yes

1) The values for shock and vibration are maximum values and must not be applied continuously.

2) Note that no processing is possible at temperatures of +140 °C or higher.

7.9.6.5 Chemical resistance of the RF680T transponder

The following table provides an overview of the chemical resistance of the data memory made

of polypropylene sulfide.

20 °C 65 °C

Ammonia, w. conc. ￮ -

Butane gas + +

Butyl acetate (acetic acid butyl ester) + +

Calcium chloride + +

Chlorine - -

Chrome baths, tech. - -

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20 °C 65 °C

Acetic acid, w. 10% + +

Ethyl alcohol, w., undenaturated + +

Formaldehyde + +

Isopropanol + +

Methyl alcohol + +

Lactic acid, w. + +

Sodium carbonate, w. (soda) + +

Sodium chloride, w. + +

Sodium hydroxide 10% + +

Nitrobenzol ￮ -

Phosphoric acid - -

Propane + +

Nitric acid 10% - -

Hydrochloric acid 10% - -

Sulfur dioxide, minimal + +

Sulfuric acid 25% - -

Hydrogen sulfide, dry + +

Carbon tetrachloride ￮ -

Abbreviations

+Resistant

￮ Limited resistance

ￚNot resistant

7.9.7 Certificates and approvals

Table 7-30 6GT2810-2HG80 - RF680T Gen 2 UHF- Europe

Certificate Description

Conformity with R&TTE directive

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Table 7-31 6GT2810-2HG80- RF680T Gen 2 UHF- USA / Canada

Standard

FCC

Federal Communications

Commission

Passive labels or transponders comply with the valid regulations;

certification is not required

7.9.8 Dimension drawing

Figure 7-57 Dimension drawing of SIMATIC RF680T

Units of measurement: All dimensions in mm

Tolerances, unless indicated otherwise, are +-0.5 mm.

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Integration into networks 8

8.1 Overview of parameterization of RF600 reader

The parameterization possibilities that are available to you for each reader of the RF600 family

are outlined below. You will find detailed information on parameterization in the specified

chapters of the documentation:

Readers RF-

MANAGER 2008

SP 3

SIMATIC

command

messages

RF-MANAGER

Basic 2010

Configuration

software

XML commands RFID reader

interface

RF670R Online-Help >

chapter

"Introduction to RF-

MANAGER >

Overview of the

RFID functions"

Online help >

chapter

"Working with

RFID objects"

Function

Manual

RF670R,

Chapter

"Standard

Configuration

Messages"

RF660R "Configuration

Manual

SIMATIC

RF660R

Configuration

software",

chapter

"Parameterizin

g the RF660R"

Function

Manual

RF660R,

Chapter

"Standard

Configuration

Messages"

RF630R "Configuration

Manual RF620R/

RF630R", chapter

"Overview of

commands"

RF620R "Configuration

Manual RF620R/

RF630R", chapter

"Overview of

commands"

RF610M Function

Manual Mobile

Reader,

chapter"RFID

Reader

Interface

Reference"

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8.2 Integration in IT networks via RF-MANAGER

8.2.1 RF-MANAGER and PC integration of the RF600 reader

Fields of application

The RF-MANAGER is used for configuring, commissioning and operating RFID systems. It

allows you to collect RFID data, to process it and to filter it. This data can be exchanged with

an S7 PLC by means of variables or transferred to a higher-level management system.

The RF-MANAGER supports you with quick and easy creation of RFID solutions as well as

the administration of RFID systems and their hardware components. The application also

offers extensive help with the preprocessing of RFID data.

8.2.1.1 Tasks of RF-MANAGER

Tasks of RF-MANAGER

At both the planning level (ERP) and production level (MES), systems are used that generate

a large volume of information that is relevant to production or that has commercial relevance.

To increase productivity and efficiency, the individual levels must communicate with each other

to use all the information that is available optimally. The RF-MANAGER makes an important

contribution to this and is located at the PLC/PC level. It manages the connected RFID readers,

collects the supplied data and reduces them to the accuracy and quantity required by the MES/

ERP level. The most important areas are device management, data management and

business integration. RF‑MANAGER also acts as the interface between RFID data and the

MES/ERP level.

The current RF-MANAGER version supports the following readers of the SIMATIC RF600

system: RF670R, RF660R, RF620R, RF630R, RF610M.

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Figure 8-1 System overview

Properties of RF-MANAGER

RF-MANAGER is characterized by the following features:

● Smooth operation and simple diagnostics

● Preparation of data for higher-level systems

● Logical operations on RFID data with automation data (SIMATIC S7):

● Flexibility with the higher-level system

● Comprehensive investment security

8.2.1.2 RF-MANAGER components

The RF-MANAGER comprises the following components:

● RF-MANAGER Engineering System (ES)

● RF-MANAGER Runtime (RT)

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RF-MANAGER Engineering System (ES)

The RF-MANAGER Engineering System is the software for handling all your essential

configuring tasks. You can use ES to create RFID projects on your PC and to parameterize

their components.

RF-MANAGER Runtime (RT)

RF-MANAGER Runtime is the software that is used to operate RFID systems. In Runtime, you

can execute the RFID projects during process operation that you created and parameterized

in the Engineering System. The RT software can run either on the same PC as the ES, or on

another Windows XP-PC of your choice. The SIMATIC Microbox PC 427B is also an option

for runtime. The runtime system can exchange data with an S7 PLC by means of variables.

In accordance with the product version or licensing of RF-MANAGER that you have selected,

you can use the runtime system to address up to 50 RFID readers. Later license extensions

for the Runtime software can also be obtained.

8.2.1.3 Connecting principle

● The RF670R/RF660R UHF reader is connected to the PC via TCP/IP.

● The RF620R and RF630R UHF readers are connected to the PC serially via a COM

interface. For this an RS232 to RS422 interface converter is needed.

● The RF610M mobile handheld terminal is connected to the RF-MANAGER via WLAN.

Tested interface converters for the operation of RF620R/RF630R

The following interface converters were used by Siemens in the test:

● Trycom IP interface converter: "TRP-C06".

● EXSYS GmbH interface converter card: "EX-42054-9-8S" with 8 interfaces.

● EXSYS GmbH interface converter card: "EX-42052-9-2S" with 2 interfaces.

Interface converters that do not work with RS232 but are connected to the PC via, for example,

Ethernet or USB are not recommended. In general, these do not meet the timing requirements

demanded by the protocol.

When using an interface converter, the following pin assignment should be observed.

8.2.1.4 Pin assignment for TRP-C06 interface converter

Pin assignment and wiring diagram for interface converter

Trycom IP interface converter: "TRP-C06" is an external unit to convert RS232 to RS422 and

vice versa. To commission the interface converter, connect the wires of the reader cable (Order

No. 6GT2891-0EH50) to the correct terminals on the interface converter and the power supply/

ground (GND).

The following graphic shows an example of a wiring diagram:

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Figure 8-2 TRP-C06 wiring diagram

8.2.1.5 Pin assignment connector EX-42054-9-8S interface converter card

The interface converter card EX-42054-9-8S is installed in the PC. A driver is installed for each

interface so that 8 additional COM ports become available. A connector matching the 8

interfaces must be mounted on the reader cable.

The following figure gives an example of a pin assignment for a connector on an RS422 reader

cable (Order No. 6GT2891-0EH50) as well as the power supply for the reader:

Figure 8-3 Connector pin assignment EX-42054-9-8S and reader power supply

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Note

Same pin assignment for the interface converter card EX-42052-9-2S

For the interface converter card EX-42052-9-2S a connector with the same assignment as

shown above must be installed.

8.2.1.6 Number of readers

The maximum number of readers connected simultaneously to a single computer with serial

communications depends largely on the computer's performance.

In the system test a standard PC (see system requirements) with 8 readers was tested.

Insufficient computer performance can lead to connection interruptions or communication

errors.

On the Microbox with a serial interface, a reader with serial communications was tested.

8.3 Integration in IT networks via the user application

8.3.1 Interfacing with RF670R via XML

If you want to create your own applications for the RF670R reader, you can do this using the

XML-based interface of the reader. For detailed information on configuring the reader using

RF-MANAGER Basic 2010, please refer to the online help for the reader. For information about

XML commands, please refer to the Function Manual "SIMATIC RF670R XML Interface".

8.3.2 Interfacing with RF660R via XML

If you want to create your own applications for the RF660R reader, you can do this using the

XML-based interface of the reader. For detailed information on configuring and operating the

reader using XML commands, please refer to the Function Manual "SIMATIC RF660R XML

Interface".

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8.4 Integration in SIMATIC networks

8.4.1 RF620R/RF630R

RF620R/RF630R

RF620R and RF630R readers are connected to the controller via the following adapter/

communication modules:

● SIMATIC RF170C

● SIMATIC RF180C

● ASM 456

The RF182C communication module is connected with the PC directly over Ethernet.

Function blocks, interface modules/communication modules and readers

Table 8-1 Table of reader/interface modules

Function blocks Interface modules/communication modules

ASM 456 1) RF170C 1) RF180C RF182C ASM 475

FB 45 1 - 2 readers 1 - 2 readers 1 - 2 readers N/A Not released

FC 55 1 - 2 readers 1 - 2 readers 2) N/A N/A Not released

XML N/A N/A N/A 1 - 2 readers N/A

For all possible combinations, the following restriction applies:

●The input voltage at the communication module is 21.6 V - 30 V

1) If 2 readers are used on one ASM, the following additional restrictions apply:

● The maximum operating temperature is 35 °C (ASM 456)

● The maximum operating temperature is 55 °C (RF170C)

2) No operation is possible with a PROFINET head.

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Interface modules/communication modules and function blocks

Table 8-2 Overview of interface modules/communication modules

ASM/CM Interfaces to

the

application

(PLC)

Interfaces to the

reader

Function

blocks

Reader

connections

Dimensions

(W x H x D) in

Temperatur

e range

Degree

protecti

ASM 456 PROFIBUS

DP-V1

2 x 8-pin

connection

socket, M12

FB 45

FC 55

2 (parallel) 60 x 210 x 54

or 79

0 to +55 °C IP 67

SIMATIC

RF170C

PROFIBUS

DP-V1

PROFINET IO

2 x 8-pin

connection

socket, M12

FB 45

FC 55

2 (parallel) 90 x 130 x 60 -25 to +55°

IP 67

SIMATIC

RF180C

PROFINET IO 2 x 8-pin

connection

socket, M12

FB 45 2 (parallel) 60 x 210 54

0 to +60° C IP 67

SIMATIC

RF182C

TCP/IP 2 x 8-pin

connection

socket, M12

- 2 (parallel) 60 x 210 x 54 0 to +60 °C IP 67

The following table shows which readers can be connected to which interface modules/

communication modules.

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Configuration with SIMATIC RF170C

Figure 8-4 Configuration with SIMATIC RF170C

For more detailed information, please refer to SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions (http://

support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/32622825).

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Configuration with SIMATIC RF180C

Figure 8-5 Configuration with SIMATIC RF180C

For more detailed information, please refer to SIMATIC RF180C Operating Instructions (http://

support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/30012157).

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Configured with ASM 456

Figure 8-6 Configured with ASM 456

For more detailed information, please refer to ASM 456 Operating Instructions (http://

support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/32629442).

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Configuration with RF182C

Figure 8-7 Configuration with SIMATIC RF182C

For more information, see SIMATIC RF182C Operating Instructions (http://

support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/38507897)

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System diagnostics 9

9.1 Error messages and flash codes for RF670R

Error description Flashing of ERR LED

Number Repetitions

Reader inactive, no configuration data 1 Permanent

Antenna 1 not connected or defective 3 Permanent

Antenna 2 not connected or defective 4 Permanent

Antenna 3 not connected or defective 5 Permanent

Antenna 4 not connected or defective 6 Permanent

Writing of the tag ID has failed 10 3 times

Reading of user-defined memory has failed 11 3 times

Writing of user-defined memory has failed 12 3 times

Wrong or missing password 14 3 times

LOCK has failed 16 3 times

KILL has failed 17 3 times

Access to impermissible memory areas 18 3 times

Too many tags in the field 19 3 times

General software errors 20 Permanent

Impermissible message frame;

Impermissible message frame parameter

29 3 times

Incorrect message frame format 30 3 times

1 x flashing of the ERR LED means no error. This means that the reader is not currently active.

9.2 Error messages and flash codes for RF660R

Error code Error description Flashing of ERR

LED

Remark

-Reader is not active 1 Indicates that the reader is

not active

1000 Serious error: Programming of the synthesizer failed 20 Hardware error

1001 Serious error: Antennas connected incorrectly 20 Hardware error

1002 Serious error: Power amplifier could not be

connected

20 Hardware error

1003 Serious error: Tx gain could not be set 20 Hardware error

1004 Serious error: Rx gain could not be set 20 Hardware error

1005 Serious error: Delete FLASH failed 20 Hardware error

1006 Serious error: FLASH write failed 20 Hardware error

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Error code Error description Flashing of ERR

LED

Remark

2000 Serious error: Software errors 20 Software errors

2001 Error: Config rollback error 20 Software errors

2002 Serious error: Saving the default config to FLASH

failed

20 Hardware error

5101 Error: No firmware selected for ramp-up 18 Faulty firmware

5102 Error: Antenna not connected 3 Antenna not connected

1 x flashing of the ERR LED means no error. This means that the reader is not currently active.

9.3 Error messages and flash codes for RF620R/RF630R

error_MOBY

The ERR LED of the reader flashes when the ASM reports error messages.

Table 9-1 Error messages of the MOBY-ASM via the "error_MOBY" variable

Error code

(B#16#..)

Flashing of

ERR LED

Description

00 – No error

Default value if everything is ok.

1x Boot message

01 2x Presence error, possible causes:

●The active command was not carried out completely

● The tag has left the field while the command is being processed

● Communication fault between reader and tag

The next command is automatically executed on the next tag. A read or

write command is possible.

02 2x Presence error: A tag has passed by a reader without being processed

by a MOBY command.

● This error message is not reported immediately. Instead, the ASM

waits for the next command (read, write). This command is

immediately replied to with this error. This means that a read or write

command is not processed. The next command is executed normally

by the ASM again. An init_run from FB 45 also resets this error state.

● Bit 2 is set in parameter "option_1" and no tag is in the transmission

window.

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Error code

(B#16#..)

Flashing of

ERR LED

Description

03 3x Error in the connection to the reader. The reader does not answer.

● Cable between MOBY ASM and reader is wired incorrectly or cable

break.

● Antenna error: (Cable is defective), cable is no longer connected

● The 24 V supply voltage is not connected or is not on or has failed

briefly.

● Automatic fuse on the ASM has blown.

● Hardware defect

● Another reader is in the vicinity and is active.

● Interference on reader - or PROFIBUS line

● Execute init_run after error correction

04 4x Error in tag memory

The tag has never been write-accessed or has lost the contents of its

memory due to battery failure.

● Replace tag (if battery bit is set).

● Initialize tag with the STG

● Re-initialize tag

05 5x ● Unknown command

● Incorrect parameter

● Function not allowed

● Mode in SET-ANT command unknown

FB 45/FC 55 is sending an uninterpretable command to the MOBY-ASM.

● Command_DB contains invalid command parameters.

● The command_DB was overwritten by the user

● The MDS reported an address error.

06 6x Field disturbance on reader

The reader is receiving interference pulses from the environment.

● The distance between two readers is too small and does not

correspond to the configuration guidelines

● The connecting cable to the reader is defective or too long or does

not comply with the specification

07 7x No free ETSI transmit channel

09 Wrong communications standard selected in the init_run command (e.g.

FCC in ETSI reader)

0B 11x Tag memory cannot be read correctly or cannot be written.

Tag reports an error:

●Other error (00000000B) *

● Insufficient power (00001011B): Tag is in the limit range *

● Non-specific error (00001111B) *

0C 12x The tag memory cannot be write-accessed.

● Tag memory is defective

● Memory is write-protected (Memory Locked: 000000100B)

(The tag memory is PERMA-locked and cannot be overwritten or the

reader password has to be reset)

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Error code

(B#16#..)

Flashing of

ERR LED

Description

0D 13x Error in specified address (address error)

●The specified address does not exist on the tag

● The command must be checked and corrected.

● This is not the correct tag type.

●Access attempted to non-existent or non-accessible memory areas

( Memoryoverrun: 00000011B)

0E 14x Password error

● Incorrect tag password (the reader password must be set again so

that is agrees with the password).

0F 1x Start-up message from ASM. The ASM was off and has not yet received

an init_run command

● Execute an init_run

● The same physical ASM channel is used in two (or more) UDT 10

structures. Check the ASM_address and ASM_channel in

all

UDT

10 structures.

10 16x NEXT command not possible or not permitted

● ASM is operating without MDS control (MDS_control = 0.1)

● ASM has already received a Next command.

● ASM / write/read device doesn't recognize NEXT command.

REPEAT after forbidden commands:

●REPEAT for SET-ANT

● REPEAT for SLG status

11 – Short circuit or overload of the 24 V outputs (DQ, error code, presence)

● The affected output is turned off.

● All outputs are turned off when total overload occurs.

● A reset can only be performed by turning the 24 V voltage off and

on again.

●Then start init_run.

12 18x Internal ASM communication error

● Connector contact problem on the ASM

● Defective ASM hardware

– Return ASM for repair

●Start init_run command after error correction.

13 19x ● ASM/reader does not have enough buffer to store the command

intermediately.

● Maximum allowable number of 150 commands in a command chain

was ignored. If REPEAT is used in connection with a command

chain, the maximum number of commands is also 150 (including the

REPEAT command).

If a command chain contains more than 150 commands, after the

150th command is called, it will be canceled and the above error

message will be sent without processing the complete chain.

Commands in the command chain that have already been executed

can still be sent later after the error message "0x13" is sent.

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Error code

(B#16#..)

Flashing of

ERR LED

Description

14 20x Internal ASM / write/read device error

●Program sequence error on the ASM

● Turn power of ASM off and on again.

● Start init_run command after error correction.

●Watchdog error on reader

15 21x Wrong parameterization of the ASM/reader

● Check INPUT parameters in UDT 10

● Check parameters in HW Config

● Transmit power set too high

●Unused parameter bits are not 0.

● init_run command is parameterized incorrectly

● After a start-up, the ASM has still not received an init_run.

● Parameter scanning_time = 0x00 was set (no standard selected).

16 22x The FB command cannot be executed with the ASM parameters on

PROFIBUS.

● Length of the input/output areas too small for the cyclic I/O word.

Did you use the right GSD file?

● FB command (e.g. read) has too much user data (data length > 233

bytes)

17 23x Communication error between FB 45/FC 55 and MOBY-ASM.

Handshake error

● Params_DB (UDT 10) of this ASM station is being overwritten by

other parts of the program

● Check parameters of MOBY-ASM in UDT 10

● Check FB 45/FC 55 command which caused this error.

●Start init_run command after error correction.

18 – An error has occurred which must be acknowledged with an init_run.

● A temporary short circuit has occurred on PROFIBUS.

● The init_run command is faulty

● Start init_run command after error correction.

●Check parameters ASM_address, ASM_channel, and MOBY_mode.

19 25x Previous command is active or buffer overflow.

The user sent a new command to the ASM although the last command

was still active.

● Active command can only be terminated with an init_run.

● Before a new command can be started the READY bit must be 1

(exception: init_run).

● Two FB 45/FC 55 calls were parameterized with the same

parameters "ASM_address" and "ASM_channel"

● Two FB 45/FC 55 calls are using the same Params_DB pointer

● Start init_run command after error correction.

● When command repetition (e.g. read-only MDS) is used, no data are

fetched from the tag. The data buffer on the ASM has overflowed.

Tag data have been lost.

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Error code

(B#16#..)

Flashing of

ERR LED

Description

1A – PROFIBUS DP error occurred.

●The PROFIBUS DP bus connection was interrupted

– Wire break on the bus

– Bus connector on ASM was removed briefly

●PROFIBUS DP master no longer addresses the ASM

● Execute an init_run

● The ASM has detected a message frame interruption on the bus.

The PROFIBUS may have been reconfigured (e.g. with HW Config).

This error is only indicated when access monitoring has been enabled

in the PROFIBUS configuration.

1B 27x There is an inconsistency in the parameterization of the reader. In expert

mode, parameters were probably set which the reader cannot use.

● ETSI performance testing faulty

1C 28x ● Antenna is already switched off

●Antenna is already switched on

● Mode in SET-ANT command not recognized.

1D – More MDSes are in the transmission window than the SLG is capable

of processing simultaneously.

●Only 1 MDS can be processed at a time with FB 45.

● With FB 45 and FC 55: there is more than one tag with the same

EPC ID in the antenna field of the reader.

● With FC 55: Increase the value in multitag or decrease the number

of MDSes in the field.

●With FC 55: A read or write command has been sent on a

transponder (UID) and there are one or more transponders in the

antenna field, for which the contents of the addresses FF00 – FF03

of the EPC ID do not agree (unambiguity when transponder is

accessed via 8-byte long UID).

● Power supply of the MDS in the limit range:

Due to short-term power shortage, an MDS loses its communications

status (session), upon which the identical EPC-ID is sent a second

time as soon as the power threshold is exceeded again.

Increase the reader's radiated power and/or reduce the distance

between antenna and MDS until this effect no longer occurs.

1E 30x Wrong number of characters in the command message frame.

1F 31 Running command canceled by RESET (init_run or cancel) or bus

connector removed

●Communication with the tag was terminated by init_run.

● This error can only be reported on init_run or cancel

*) You will find the meaning of the error numbers in the EPC Global Class 1 Gen 2 document, Annex I.

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10.1 Wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems

10.1.1 Features

Wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems

(1) DC output 1

(2) DC output 2

(3) Mains connection

Features

● Wide-range input (3) for use worldwide

● Dimensions without mains cable: 175 x 85 x 35 mm

● Dimensions including mains cable: 250 x 85 x 35 mm

● CE-compliant (EU and UK versions)

● UL-certified for US and Canada (US version)

● Mechanically and electrically rugged design

● Secondary side (1), (2): 24 V DC / 3 A

● Short-circuit and no-load stability

● Suitable for frame mounting

● 3 versions for use in the EU, UK, US

Description

The wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems is a universal compact power

supply and provides the user with an efficient, cost-saving solution for many different mid-range

power supply tasks.

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The primary switched power supply is designed for use on single-phase AC systems. The two

DC outputs (sockets) are connected in parallel and protected by a built-in current limiting circuit

against overload and short-circuits.

The device is vacuum-cast and prepared for Safety Class 2 applications. The EU and UK

versions satisfy the low-voltage guideline as well as the current EU standards for CE

conformity. Furthermore, the US version has been UL-certified for the US and Canada.

10.1.2 Scope of supply

● Wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems

● 2 m mains cable (country-specific)

● Protective cover for flange outlet

● Operating Instructions

10.1.3 Ordering data

Wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF‑systems

(100 - 240 V AC / 24 V DC / 3 A)

with 2 m connecting cable with country-specific plug

EU: 6GT2898‑0AA00

UK: 6GT2898‑0AA10

US: 6GT2898‑0AA20

24 V connecting cable for SIMATIC°RF660R, length 5 m 6GT2491‑1HH50

24 V connecting cable for SIMATIC°RF670R, length 5 m 6GT2891-0NH50

Note

Risk of confusion

Please not that you require different 24°V connecting cables for the RF660R and RF670R

readers.

10.1.4 Safety Information

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WARNING

Danger to life

It is not permitted to open the device or to modify the device.

The following must also be taken into account:

● Failure to observe this requirement shall constitute a revocation of the CE approval, UL

certification for the US and Canada as well as the manufacturer's warranty.

● For installation of the power supply, compliance with the DIN/VDE requirements or the

country-specific regulations is essential.

● The field of application of the power supply is limited to "Information technology in electrical

office equipment" within the scope of validity of the EN 60950/VDE 0805 standard.

● When the equipment is installed, it must be ensured that the mains socket outlet is freely

accessible.

● The housing can reach a temperature of +25 °C during operation without any adverse

consequences. It must, however, be ensured that the power supply is covered in the case

of a housing temperature of more than +25°C to protect persons from contact with the hot

housing. Adequate ventilation of the power supply must be maintained under these

conditions.

NOTICE

The wide-range power supply unit must only be used for SIMATIC products in the specifically

described operating range and for the documented intended use.

If the wide input range power supply for SIMATIC RF systems is used for an end product other

than the SIMATIC RF600 system, the following must be taken into account:

● The electric strength test of the end product is to be based upon a maximum working voltage

of: Transition from primary to SELV: 353 V DC, 620 Vpk

● The following secondary output circuits are SELV (low voltage; SELV = Safety Extra Low

Voltage): all

● The following secondary output circuits are at non-hazardous energy levels: all

● The power supply terminals and/or connectors are suitable for field wiring if terminals are

provided.

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● The maximum investigated branch circuit rating is: 20 A

● The investigated pollution degree is: 2

WARNING

If the wide input range power supply for SIMATIC RF systems is connected to an end

product other than end products of the RF600 family, the end user is responsible and

liable for operation of the system or end product that includes the wide input range power

supply for SIMATIC RF systems.

WARNING

Alterations to the SIMATIC RF600 components and devices as well as the use of SIMATIC

RF600 components with third-party RFID devices are not permitted.

Failure to observe this requirement shall constitute a revocation of the radio equipment

approvals, CE approval and manufacturer's warranty. Furthermore, the compliance to any

salient safety specifications of VDE/DIN, IEC, EN, UL and CSA will not be guaranteed.

Safety notes for the US and Canada

The SIMATIC RF670R/RF660R reader is only permitted to be operated with the wide input

range power supply for SIMATIC RF systems - as an optional component – or with power

supplies which are UL-listed according to the safety standards specified below:

● UL 60950-1 - Information Technology Equipment Safety - Part 1: General Requirements

● CSA C22.2 No. 60950 -1 - Safety of Information Technology Equipment.

WARNING

The compliance of the SIMATIC RF600 system to the safety standards mentioned above

will not be guaranteed if neither the wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems

°nor power supplies listed according to the safety standards above are used.

10.1.5 Connecting

● There are three different (country-specific) mains cables for the EU, UK and US.

The appropriate mains cable must be connected to the primary input of the power supply.

NOTICE

It is only permissible to insert or remove the mains cable when the power supply is de-

energized.

● The wide-range power supply unit has total insulation (Safety Class 2), IP65

●It can be mounted using four fixing holes.

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10.1.6 Technical specifications

Table 10-1 General technical specifications

Insulation stability (prim./sec.) Uins p/s 3.3 kVAC

Insulation resistance Rins >1 GΩ

Leakage current Ileak Uin = 230 VAC, f = 50 Hz < 200 µA

Safety class (SELV) Designed for installation in devices of Safety Class 2

Mains buffering thUin = 230 VAC ≥ 50 ms

Ambient temperature -25 °C to +55 °C

Surface temperature Module top, center Max. 96 °C

Storage temperature -40 °C to +85 °C

Self-heating on full-load max. 45 K

Interference immunity

ESD

HF fields

Burst

Surge

HF injection

Mains quality test

EN 61000-4-2,

4-3 up to 4-6, 4-11 Air discharge: 15 kV

10 V/m

symmetrical: 2

Symmetrical: 1

10 Vrms

Cooler Free convection

Dimensions L x W x H 175 mm x 85 mm x 35 mm

Weight 720 g

Housing / casting UL 94-V0

Power supply class according to CSA Level 3

Degree of protection IP 65

Table 10-2 Technical specifications for the input

Rated input voltage Uin EN 60950 / UL 60950 100 to 240 V AC

120 to 353 V DC

Input voltage range Uin 94 to 264 V AC

120 to 375 V DC

(UL: 353 VDC)

Input frequency fin 50/60 Hz

Radio interference level EN 55011/B

Switching frequency fsw approx. 70 kHz typ.

Length of cable 2 m

Table 10-3 Technical specifications of the output

Output voltage tolerance ∆Uout Uin = 230 VAC Uout nom ≤ +2 %/-1 %

Overvoltage protection Uout nom +20 % typ.

Noise ∆ULF Uin = min., BW: 1 MHz ≤ 1 % Uout

Noise ∆UHF Uin = min., BW: 20 MHz ≤ 2 % Uout

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Line Regulation

Load Regulation

Uin = min./max.

Iout = 10...90...10 %

≤ 1,0 %

Short-circuit current Imax Inom = 4 A (+50°C) 105 up to 130 % Inom

Settling time tR load variations Iout = 10...90...10 % < 5 ms

Temperature coefficient ε TA = -25 °C to +70 °C 0.01 %/K

Overload behavior Pover Constant current

Short-circuit protection/

No-load response

Continuous/no-load stability

Derating TA > +50 °C to +70 °C max. 2 %/K

Connector type Flanged connector

Binder,

Order No.: 09-3431-90-04

4 pins

Table 10-4 Output configurations

Input Outputs

U1 = U2

ILoad =

I1 + I2

Efficiency

(%)

Remarks

110 V AC 24 V DC 0 A No-load stability

110 V AC 24 V DC 3 A ≥ 88

220 V AC 24 V DC 0 A No-load stability

220 V AC 24 V DC 3 A ≥ 90

Table 10-5 Compliance with standards

Designation Standard Values

Electrical safety EN 60950 / UL 60950 / CAN/CSA 22.2 950, 3 Edition

Conducted interference EN 61000-6-3

EN 55011

Class B

Emission EN 61000-6-3

EN 55011

Class B

All values are measured at full-load and at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (unless specified

otherwise).

10.1.7 Pin assignment of DC outputs and mains connection

DC outputs Assignment

(1) Ground (0V)

(2) +24 V DC

(3) +24 V DC

(4) Ground (0V)

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Mains connection Assignment

(1) 100 to 240 V AC

(2) n.c.

(3) 100 to 240 V AC

(4) n.c.

10.1.8 Dimension drawing

Units of measurement:

All dimensions in mm

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10.1.9 Certificates and approvals

Table 10-6 Wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems 6GT2898-0AA00 - Europe,

6GT2898-0AA10 - UK

Certificate Description

CE approval to

2004/108/EC EMC

73/23/EEC LVD

Table 10-7 Wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems 6GT2898-0AA20 - USA

Standard

This product is UL-certified for the US and Canada.

It meets the following safety standards:

UL 60950-1 - Information Technology Equipment Safety - Part 1:

General Requirements

CSA C22.2 No. 60950 -1 - Safety of Information Technology

Equipment

UL Report E 205089

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A.1 Certificates and approvals

Notes on CE marking

The following applies to the system described in this documentation:

The CE marking on a device is indicative of the corresponding approval:

DIN ISO 9001 certificate

The quality assurance system for the entire product process (development, production, and

marketing) at Siemens fulfills the requirements of ISO 9001 (corresponds to EN29001: 1987).

This has been certified by DQS (the German society for the certification of quality management

systems).

EQ-Net certificate no.: 1323-01

Table A-1 FCC IDs: NXW-RF660, NXW-RF620R, NXW-RF630R, IC: 267X-RF620R, IC: 267X-

RF630

Standards

Federal Communications

Commission

FCC Title 47, Part 15.sections 15.247

Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Industry Canada Radio

Standards Specifications

RSS-210 Issue 6, Sections 2.2, A8

This product is UL-certified for the USA and Canada.

It meets the following safety standard(s):

UL 60950-1 - Information Technology Equipment Safety - Part 1:

General Requirements

CSA C22.2 No. 60950 -1 - Safety of Information Technology

Equipment

UL Report E 205089

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Safety

One of the following markings on a device is indicative of the corresponding approval:

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to UL 60950 Standard (I.T.E), or to UL508

(IND.CONT.EQ)

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) according to Canadian standard C22.2 No. 60950 (I.T.E)

or C22.2 No. 142 (IND.CONT.EQ)

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) according to standard UL 60950, Report E11 5352 and

Canadian standard C22.2 No. 60950 (I.T.E) or UL508 and C22.2 No. 142 (IND.CONT.EQ)

UL recognition mark

Canadian Standard Association (CSA) per Standard C22.2. No. 60950 (LR 81690) or per

C22.2 No. 142 (LR 63533)

Canadian Standard Association (CSA) per American Standard UL 60950 (LR 81690) or

per UL 508 (LR 63533)

EMC

USA

Federal Communications

Commission

Radio Frequency

Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,

if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may

cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this

equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in

which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own

expense.

Shielded Cables Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance

with FCC regulations.

Modifications Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer

could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Conditions of Operations This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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CANADA

Canadian Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Avis Canadien Cet appareil numérique de la classe b est conforme à la norme NMB-003

du Canada.

AUSTRALIA

This product meets the requirements of the AS/NZS 3548 Norm.

A.2 National regulations

A.2.1 Exceptions for certain regions in France

The following table defines the permitted frequency bands for the ETSI profile which must be

utilized for special regions in France. The

italic

entries show the permitted frequency bands

for transmitting in the EPC Class 1 Gen 2 multi-channel dense interrogator environment. The

EPC Class 1 Gen 2 single-channel regulatory environment can use all frequency bands.

Channel ID Frequency (MHz) Maximum transmit power (W)

100 865.1 0.1

101 865.3 0.1

102 865.5 0.1

103 865.7 0.5

104 865.9

0.5

105 866.1 0.5

106 866.3

0.5

107 866.5 0.5

108 866.7

0.5

109 866.9 0.5

110 867.1

0.5

111 867.3 0.5

112 867.5

0.5

113 867.7 0.5

114 867.9 0.5

Due to a European Commission decision as of 16th May 2007 granting France the derogation

to further limit the emission powers for the use of the frequency band 865.6-867.6 MHz for the

radio frequency identification devices (RFID) operating within certain zones on the territory of

France, the operation of the RF600 system is limited to operate within the power levels

indicated above, when it is inside the following regions:

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Geographic coordinates Region/Department Radius of the region with

max. power of 500 mW ERP

AVON LES ROCHES

(camp Le Ruchard)

47° 12' 04" N-000° 28' 48" E 37 - Indre-et-Loire 20 km

BEIGNON

(camp de COETQUIDAN)

47° 56' 56" N-002° 09' 26" W 56 - Morbihan 15 km

BITCHE 49° 03' 09" N-007° 28' 43" E 57 - Moselle 20 km (only in French

territory)

CAYLUS 44° 16' 42" N-001° 44' 57" E 82 - Tarn-et-Garonne 20 km

LA CAVALERIE

(camp du LARZAC)

44° 00' 40" N-003° 10' 16" E 12 - Aveyron 10 km

LA COURTINE 45° 42' 40" N-002° 15' 18" E 23 - Creuse 20 km

MAILLY LE CAMP 48° 39' 55" N-004° 13' 04" E 10 - Aube 20 km

MONTFERRAT

(camp de CANJUERS)

43° 38' 47" N-006° 28' 05" E 83 - Var 10 km

MOURMELON 49° 07' 30" N-004° 21' 59" E 51 - Marne 15 km

SISSONNE 49° 34' 08" N-003° 54' 57" E 02 - Aisne 20 km

SUIPPES 49° 07' 37" N-004° 33' 05" E 51 - Marne 20 km

VALDAHON LYAUTEY 47° 09' 24" N-006° 19' 25" E 25 - Doubs 20 km

A.3 Service & Support

Technical Support

You can access technical support for all IA/DT projects via the following:

● Phone: + 49 (0) 911 895 7222

● Fax: + 49 (0) 911 895 7223

E-mail (mailto:support.automation@siemens.com)

● Internet: Online support request form: (www.siemens.com/automation/support-request)

Contact partner

If you have any further questions on the use of our products, please contact one of our

representatives at your local Siemens office.

The addresses are found on the following pages:

● On the Internet (www.siemens.com/automation/partner)

● In Catalog CA 01

● In Catalog FS 10 specially for factory automation sensors

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Service & support for industrial automation and drive technologies

You can find various services on the Support homepage (www.siemens.com/automation/

service&support) of IA/DT on the Internet.

There you will find the following information, for example:

● Our newsletter containing up-to-date information on your products.

● Relevant documentation for your application, which you can access via the search function

in "Product Support".

● A forum for global information exchange by users and specialists.

● Your local contact for IA/DT on site.

● Information about on-site service, repairs, and spare parts. Much more can be found under

"Our service offer".

RFID homepage

For general information about our identification systems, visit RFID homepage

(www.siemens.com/simatic-sensors/rf).

Technical documentation on the Internet

A guide to the technical documentation for the various products and systems is available on

the Internet:

SIMATIC Guide manuals (www.siemens.com/simatic-tech-doku-portal)

Online catalog and ordering system

The online catalog and the online ordering system can also be found on the Industry Mall

Homepage (http://www.siemens.com/industrymall).

Training center

We offer appropriate courses to get you started. Please contact your local training center or

the central training center in

D-90327 Nuremberg.

Phone: +49 (0) 180 523 56 11

(€ 0.14 /min. from the German landline network, deviating mobile communications prices are

possible)

For information about courses, see the SITRAIN homepage (www.sitrain.com).

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Antenna cable

Connector type, 197

Antenna cables, 197

Bending radius, 197

Antenna configuration, 38

Antenna gain, 187

Cable loss 4 dB, 188

Dependency on plane, 188

FCC, 188

Frequency dependency, 188

Antenna mounting kit

RF620R, 92

RF670R, 127

Appearance of resonance, 196

Beam angle, 195

Read area, 195

Beam width

Definition, 193

ETSI, 193

Bending radius

Antenna cables, 197

Cable

Shielding, 77

Cable loss

Definition, 196

Dependencies, 196

Characteristic impedance

Definition, 196

Circular polarization, 190

Classes, 206

Coaxial antenna cables

Coaxial, 197

Configuration, 93, 106, 144

Antennas, 38

Connector type, 197

R-TNC, 197

Thread, 197

Contact partner, 354

Coupling paths, 74

Courses, 355

Decibel

Calculation example, 187

Definition, 187

Reference variables, 187

Design of the RF660R reader, 137

Design of the RF670R reader, 114

Dimensions

RF620R reader, 97

RF630R reader, 111

RF660R reader, 149

RF670R reader, 132

Directional antennas, 185

EIRP, 186

Electromagnetic compatibility

Coupling paths, 74

Electromagnetic interference, 72

Electromagnetic waves

UHF range, 51

EMC Directives, 352

Propagation of electromagnetic interference, 72

EMC Guidelines

Avoiding interference, 75

Basic Rules, 71

Cable shielding, 77

Definition, 70

Equipotential bonding, 76

Overview, 69

Equipotential bonding, 76

ERP, 186

Cable loss, 186

Logarithmic, standardized, 186

ETSI frequency bands, 353

France

Channel ID, 353

Frequency, 353

Maximum transmit power, 353

France, regions

ETSI frequency bands, 353

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Frequency hopping, 59

Front-to-back ratio, 192

Gate configuration

Application areas, 40

Arrangement of antenna, 40

Generations, 206

Identification system

Performance Features, 25

UHF range, 21

Impedance

Definition, 188

Specifications, 188

Influence of

Interference, 51

Liquids, 52

Metals, 52

Non-metallic substances, 52

reflections, 51

Influencing factors, 182

Interfaces, 93, 106, 144

Digital, 139

RS422, 93

Interference, 51

Interference sources

Electromagnetic, 73

Isotropic radiator, 185

Isotropic spherical radiator, 187

Linear polarization, 191

Main applications

RF600, 23

RF610M, 23

RF620R, 23

RF630R, 23

RF660R, 23

RF-MANAGER, 23

Main beam direction, 192

Minimum distances

For antennas, 44

Mounting of RF620R

Antenna Mounting Kit, 92

Mounting of RF670R

Antenna Mounting Kit, 127

Mounting types of the RF620R reader, 92

Mounting types of the RF630R reader, 106

Mounting types of the RF660R reader, 144

Ordering data for RF670R, 115

Accessories, 116

Antennas and antenna cable, 115

Parameter, 182

Performance Features

RF600, 25

Polarization

Circular, 190

Linear, 191

Portal configuration

Example application, 38

Power supply, 141

RF670R, 123

Reading range

Dependency of the, 46

Reciprocity, 185

reflections, 51

Reflections, 196

Regulations applicable to UHF frequency bands

Europe, 54, 57

Return loss

Definition, 189

RF600

Main applications, 23

Performance Features, 25

RF620A

Technical data, 173

RF620A antenna

Technical data, 154

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RF620R reader

Mounting types, 92

Configuration, 93

Design, 81

Dimensions, 97

FCC information, 98

Interfaces, 93

Status display, 82, 102

RF630R reader

Mounting types, 106

Accessories, 101

Configuration, 106

Design, 100

Dimensions, 111

FCC information, 112

IC-FCB information, 113

Interfaces, 106

RF660A antenna

Design, 176

Radiation/reception characteristic for Europe

(ETSI), 178

Radiation/reception characteristic for USA (FCC),

178

Technical data, 154, 181

RF660R reader

Configuration, 144

Design, 137

Dimensions, 149

Examples of mounting types, 144

FCC information, 150

IC-FCB information, 151

Interfaces, 139, 141, 144

Power supply, 141

Status displays, 137

RF670R

LEDs, 117

RF670R reader

Mounting types, 127

CE Approval, 132

Design, 114

Digital I/O interface,

Dimensions, 132

FCC approval, 132

FCC information, 132

IC-FCB information, 133

Interfaces, 118, 123

Power supply, 123

RF-MANAGER

Engineering System (ES), 328

Levels of the automation/IT structure, 21

Runtime (RT), 328

RF-MANAGER Runtime (RT)

SIMATIC Microbox PC 427B, 328

Safety Information, 15

Scalar product, 185

Shielding, 77

Antenna cables, 197

Spurious lobes, 192

Status display of the RF620R reader, 82, 102

Status LEDS of the RF660R reader, 137

Structure of the RF620R reader, 81

Structure of the RF630R reader, 100

Technical data

RF620A antenna, 154

RF660A antenna, 154, 181

Technical documentation

On the Internet, 355

Technical Support, 354

Training, 355

Transponder

Classes, 206

Generations, 206

how it works, 205

Improving detection, 52

UHF band

China, 58

Voltage standing wave ratio

Definition, 189

VSWR

Definition, 189

Wide-range power supply unit

Pin assignment for DC outputs,

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