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Commissioning
4.1 Commissioning (hardware)
Antenna field and read position
The following figure shows the antenna field (working range) of the SIMATIC RF160B in
connection with a UHF head module, as well as the optimum read position of the
transponder and its alignment.
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Figure 4-8
Procedure
You can easily replace the head module interface cover or the head module by sliding it off or
onto the base device from the side.
Figure 4-9
4.1.5
Attaching/replacing the retaining strap
The SIMATIC RF160B is delivered with a retaining strap intended to guarantee a secure hold.
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Working range ≤ 60 ° in front of the UHF head module (with horizontal alignment of the
transponder axis)
Optimum transponder alignment to the mobile reader (maximum range)
Alternatively transponder alignment to the reader (range reduced by approx. 20%)
Radiation of the antenna field of the UHF head module
Replacing the head module
Mobile reader SIMATIC RF360M/RF660M
Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C660-02
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