Rf600 System Planning; Overview; Possible System Configurations; Intralogistics Scenario - Siemens SIMATIC RF600 System Manual

RF600 system planning

4.1

Overview

You should observe the following criteria for implementation planning:
● Possible system configurations
● Antenna configurations
● Environmental conditions for transponders
● The response of electromagnetic waves in the UHF band
● Regulations applicable to frequency bands
● EMC Directives
4.2

Possible system configurations

The SIMATIC RF600 system is characterized by a high level of standardization of its
components. This means that the system follows the TIA principle throughout: Totally
Integrated Automation. It provides maximum transparency at all levels with its reduced
number of interfaces. This ensures optimum interaction between all system components.
The RF600 system with its flexible components offers many possibilities for system
configuration. This section shows you how you can use the RF600 components on the basis
of various example scenarios.
4.2.1

Intralogistics scenario

This scenario describes the transport of material via conveyor systems that are made up of
large numbers of standard elements. They are characterized by long distances, frequent
branches (separators, infeed and outfeed), standardized transport containers and high
movement speeds. The installation space available for identification technology is limited,
and the high number of read points demands a low-cost solution.
Due to the high movement speeds of transport containers in some cases, the limited space
available and the fact that the read points are sometimes located very close together, the
use of the RF600 system with space-saving antennas and a low transmit power can be
recommended.
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