Installation - Siemens SIMATIC RF1000 Operating Instructions Manual

Installation

Depending on the operating environment, you can install the RF1000 readers inside a wall or
control cabinet (in-wall/cabinet installation) as well as on a wall or table (surface/table
installation). When installing the readers inside or on a wall, you may also want to install a card
holder. However, if the readers are to be operated in a cleanroom, you must "seal" the readers
using a silicone joint and the matching cleanroom cover.
Installation types and options:
• In-wall or cabinet installation
– without accessories
– with card holder "6GT2890-0CA00" or
– with cleanroom cover cabinet installation "6GT2890-0CD00" (relevant for operation in a
• Surface or table installation
– with table/wall housing "6GT2890-0CB00" and
– with card holder "6GT2890-0CA00" and/or
– with cleanroom cover surface installation "6GT2890-0CC00" (relevant for operation in a
NOTICE
Interference due to metallic environments
Electrically conductive materials can interfere with the HF field of the reader to the point that
it is completely shielded. Observe the following guidelines to avoid interference:
• Ensure that there is no metal between reader and transponder.
• Ensure that there is no metal close to the rear of the transponder.
• When installed in metal, note that the read/write range and the detection reliability can be
Note that a short test with a number of example cards is not sufficient to test how large the
metal-free area around the reader must be. Even in the event of a positive result,
communication failures can occur during operation. This is due to deviations in card antennas,
card IC parameters and RFID interface parameters, which can influence both energy transfer
and the quality of the data transfer.
SIMATIC RF1000
Operating Instructions, 05/2023, C79000-G8976-C432-10
cleanroom)
cleanroom)
Coins and other metal parts that are significantly smaller than the transponder antenna,
usually do not cause any interference.
Observe a minimum clearance that is at least half the size of the transponder diameter or
the card width.
restricted. if the antenna of the transponder is larger than the antenna of the reader (57 x
35 mm).
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