Antenna Rf642A - Siemens Simatic RF600 System Manual

Antennas

6.4 Antenna RF642A

6.4 Antenna RF642A
6.4.1 Description
SIMATIC RF642A
Frequency ranges
The antenna is available for broadband. It can therefore be used for two different frequency
ranges that have been specified for the regions of Europe and China/USA respectively.
● The antenna for Europe (EU, EFTA countries) operates in the frequency range of 865 to
868 MHz.
● The antenna for China, the USA, and Canada operates in the frequency range of 902 to
928 MHz.
Function
The SIMATIC RF642A is used for transmitting and receiving RFID signals in the UHF range.
The antennas are connected to the SIMATIC RF600 readers via antenna cables that are
available in different lengths.
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Features
Field of application The SIMATIC RF642A is a universal
UHF antenna of compact, industry-
standard design with medium range.
Frequency range 865 to 928 MHz
Polarization Linear polarization
Suitable for RF600 transponders
that are uniformly aligned while
directed past the antenna.
Writing/reading range max. 5.0 m
Mounting 4 x M4
(VESA 100 fixing system)
Connector 30 cm connecting cable (connected
permanently to the antenna) and
RTNC coupling
An antenna cable is required for
connection to the reader, e.g.
6GT2815-0BH30)
Readers that can be All RF600 readers with external
connected antenna connectors
Dimensions in mm 185 x 185 x 45
Degree of protection IP67
System Manual, xx/2014, J31069-D0171-U001-A15-7618
SIMATIC RF600