Transponder Orientation In Space - Siemens Simatic RF600 System Manual

RF600 system planning
4.3 Antenna configurations
Antenna configuration 7
4.3.3

Transponder orientation in space

The alignment of the transponder antenna to the antenna of the reader influences the
reading range. For maximum performance and to achieve the maximum read range, the
transponder antenna should therefore be aligned parallel to the reader antenna:
Parallel transponder alignment
Vertical transponder alignment
48
Description/ application areas
This tunnel configuration is suitable for
conveyor belt applications. The goods
with the transponders to be read are
moving forwards on a conveyor belt but
the alignment of the transponders
relative to the antennas is not clearly
defined. One of the antenna is located
on the floor and radiates vertically
upwards in the direction of the conveyor
belt. A relatively high reading reliability is
achieved due to the use of four
antennas.
①
Transponder
Large reading range
The probability of identification of the
transponders is at a maximum.
Minimal reading range
The probability of identification of the
transponders is at a minimum.
System Manual, xx/2014, J31069-D0171-U001-A15-7618
SIMATIC RF600