Description; Properties Of The Uhf Readers - Siemens SIMATIC RF600 Series Configuration Manual

Description

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Properties of the UHF readers

Area of application
The readers of the SIMATIC RF600 product family are designed for use in logistics and in
automation. The RF615R, RF680R and RF685R readers are specifically intended for use in
automation environments, for example on a production line, but are equally suitable for
applications in logistics. To meet these requirements, the readers were equipped with a high
transmit power and degree of protection (IP65). For applications in logistics with less
demanding requirements relating to the protection class and transmit power, the RF650R
reader is a cost-effective alternative. All readers are equipped with extensive diagnostics
options and can process ISO 18000-62 and ISO 18000-63 transponders.
The RF685R has one special feature with its internal, adaptive antenna - just as with the
antenna RF680A. This significantly increases the reliability of read and write actions even
under difficult radio conditions.
The RF615R reader is characterized by a very compact design - with reduced transmit
power - as well as an internal antenna.
The RF680R and RF685R readers are either integrated without problems in SIMATIC S7
automation systems via an integrated PROFINET connector or via the RS-422 interface and
the ASM 456 communications module via PROFIBUS. Suitable programming blocks are
available. The connection to PC environments and Rockwell controllers is via Ethernet using
TCP/IP and the XML protocol, OPC UA or Ethernet/IP. A second Ethernet interface (both
M12) can be used for diagnostics during operation so that the connection to the higher-level
system does not need to be interrupted. Alternatively, the second Ethernet interface can be
used for PROFINET line/ring topologies.
The RF650R has one Ethernet interface (RJ-45). This is used both to connect to PC systems
as well as for configuration and diagnostics and it can also be used during operation. Higher-
level software communicates with the reader using TCP/IP, the XML protocol or OPC UA.
The RF615R reader is connected to SIMATIC S7 automation systems or PC systems via
PROFINET, XML protocol or OPC UA.
The WBM (Web Based Management) allows commissioning, configuration and diagnostics
of all three devices using an Internet browser. This makes additional updates and installation
of configuration and diagnostics software unnecessary.
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