Description; Properties Of The Communications Modules - Siemens SIMATIC RF185C Operating Instructions Manual

Description

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Properties of the communications modules

Area of application
The SIMATIC RF185C, RF186C and RF188C communications modules are designed for
use in all areas of automation. It covers all areas in which SIMATIC Ident RFID readers and
optical readers are operated. The application can run at the field level on a controller, on a
PC or at the IT level. For example, RFID data can be transmitted via the standardized OPC
UA interface to higher-level systems - even parallel to communication with a controller if
required.
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Due to the high degree of protection, mounting without a protective enclosure is possible
directly near the RFID read points. The small mounting surface of the communications
module facilitates installation in confined spaces.
Two connectors each for Ethernet and power supply allow configuration in a line structure in
addition to a star structure. The innovative L-coded M12 connectors for the power supply
allow a high feed-through current in a line structure. In addition to the familiar configuration
types via TIA Portal and GSDML, these communications modules also feature integrated
Web Based Management (WBM), which enables devices to be set via a standard browser.
During commissioning, diagnostics and maintenance, WBM is a very convenient tool and
displays the status of the connected readers and the data of the recorded transponders.
SIMATIC RF185C, RF186C, RF188C
Operating Instructions, 10/2018, C79000-G8976-C512-01
Communications modules RF185C, RF186C and RF188C
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