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Features of the scenario
In this example, the maximum number of 4 antennas of the SIMATIC RF660A type are
connected to the SIMATIC RF660R reader. The four antennas are aligned with one read
point and therefore form a portal that is to be monitored. The read distances depend on the
size of the portal as well as the density of readers.
The tags in this scenario are Smart Labels of type SIMATIC RF630L. They are usually
attached to a non-metallic base such as wooden crates or cartons, in which the goods are
packed. The tags can be mounted in almost any position on the packaging or pallet.
The tags are read with the "Bulk reading" procedure in the incoming goods bay, i.e. a large
number of items and many tags can be acquired at once. High read rates can be achieved in
this manner.
The SIMATIC RF660R reader is connected to an RF-MANAGER workstation that is
connected, in turn, to an enterprise system through an ALE interface. The tag data can be
managed by means of the enterprise system.
Summary of the features
Note
Note that the following features show sample values for the scenario. The specific data for
your application may deviate from these values.
Feature
Single-tag
Multi-tag
Read velocity
Tag orientation
Material characteristics
Read distances
Reader density
Interference
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No
Yes
2 m/s
Not defined
Non-metal
Approx. 3,5 m
High
High
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