Installation And Assembly; Rf620A Mounting Types; Connecting An Antenna To The Reader; Overview - Siemens SIMATIC RF600 System Manual

Antennas
6.2 RF620A antenna
6.2.3

Installation and assembly

6.2.3.1

RF620A mounting types

Two holes for M5 screws are provided for mounting the antenna. This is therefore suitable for:
● Mounting on metallic and non-metallic backgrounds
Note
To achieve optimum wave propagation, the antenna should not be surrounded by
conducting objects. The area between antenna and transponder should also allow wave
propagation without interference.
6.2.4

Connecting an antenna to the reader

6.2.4.1

Overview

The SIMATIC RF620A antenna must be connected to the reader using an antenna cable.
Requirement
Note
Use of Siemens antenna cable
To ensure optimum functioning of the antenna, it is recommended that a Siemens antenna
cable is used in accordance with the list of accessories.
Strain relief
The antenna cable is provided with strain relief as shown in the following diagram:
①
②
③
Figure 6-1
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RF620A connecting cable
RF600 antenna cable
Strain relief (should take place at this position)
Strain relief
Draft Version 02.06.2010
System Manual, 06/2010, J31069-D0171-U001-A10-7618
SIMATIC RF600