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3. In the "Settings - Adjust antenna" menu item, select the connected antenna and click the
"Start adjustment" button.
Figure A-4
4. In the "RSSI display" area, you can see the current (light blue) and maximum reached
(dark blue) RSSI values.
Note
Transponder is not identified
If no transponder is identified, first increase the radiated power as described in the
following section. Then repeat the antenna adjustment.
5. Optimize the antenna adjustment until the maximum possible RSSI value is reached.
6. Secure the antenna.
Note that the RSSI value depends on the following components:
● transponder used,
● antenna used,
● reflecting and absorbent materials in the vicinity of the antenna.
SIMATIC RF650R/RF680R/RF685R
Configuration Manual, 10/2015, C79000-G8976-C386-03
Optimizing the antenna alignment with the "Settings - Adjust antenna" menu item of the
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