Summary of Contents for metraTec hfMux-X
- Page 1 Technical Documentation for metraTec HF Multiplexer (4, 8 and 16 Port) Date: December 2016 Version: 2.5 Technical Documentation metraTec HF Multiplexer Page 1 of 13...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2.1 Intended Use......................... 2.2 Technical Specification....................4 2.3 Product Drawing......................2.4 Scope of Delivery......................3 Installation..........................4 Antenna Selection........................ 5 RF Specification........................10 6 Further Notes........................6.1 Environmental......................6.2 Declaration of Conformity...................11 7 Version Control........................Technical Documentation metraTec HF Multiplexer Page 2 of 13... -
Page 3: General Information / Security Advice
1.2 Security Advice The hfMux-X Multiplexers where not designed for use in dangerous environments. Using these products in applications where a failure could directly result in severe injuries or death (“high risk activities”) is not permitted. This includes but is not limited to applications in nuclear facilities, flight control systems, life support systems or weapon systems. -
Page 4: Product Description
2 Product Description The metraTec hfMux-X is an RFID multiplexer for HF systems with an operating frequency of 13.56 MHz and an RF output power of 2 W (-MP version) resp. 4 W (-HP version). It allows connecting up to four, eight or 16 antennas (depending on the product version) to a single antenna port. -
Page 5: Product Drawing
2.3 Product Drawing Fig. 1: Drawing of hfMux-4 Multiplexer, other models accordingly (all dimensions in mm) 2.4 Scope of Delivery The hfMux-X Multiplexer comes with the following parts: hfMux-X HF Multiplexer • Control Cable • Documentation (available download from metraTec's website: •... -
Page 6: Installation
GND lines, you can connect all of them to the ground of the controlling device. If you use a metraTec RFID Reader to control the multiplexer, just connect the multiplexer control cable you should have received with the multiplexer. -
Page 7: Fig. 3: Connector Description Of The
Fig. 2: Connector description of the hfMux-4 Fig. 3: Connector description of the hfMux-8 Fig. 4: Connector description of the hfMux- Technical Documentation metraTec HF Multiplexer Page 7 of 13... - Page 8 This can potentially damage the reader permanently. Please observe the maximum voltage standing wave ration (VSWR) of your reader. Technical Documentation metraTec HF Multiplexer Page 8 of 13...
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Page 9: Antenna Selection
Furthermore, the multiplexer is hot switchable. This means that the antenna port can be switched without having to turn off the HF signal. The power supply has to be connected, however. Technical Documentation metraTec HF Multiplexer Page 9 of 13... -
Page 10: Rf Specification
Channel Isolation 13.56 MHz 0.45 dB 43 dB The input reflection behavior depends strongly on the type of connector used and on the quality of the connection (e.g. dependent on connector wear). Technical Documentation metraTec HF Multiplexer Page 10 of 13... -
Page 11: Further Notes
The product therefore bears the CE sign, as required by Directive 1999/5/EC (Radio & Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Directive). The product is currently not registered for use in the US or Canada. However, metraTec is registered as a manufacturer of electronics at the FCC and IC. A certification of this product is therefore possible, if required. -
Page 12: Version Control
12.08.2009 Translated to English 02.09.2012 Connector for -8 and -16 added 04.02.2014 minor corrections 18.09.2014 scope of delivery completed 05.11.2014 conformity notes added, dimensions 18.06.2015 corrected, minor changes update address 01.12.2016 Technical Documentation metraTec HF Multiplexer Page 12 of 13... - Page 13 Copyright © 2016 metraTec GmbH Reprint or reproduction of this documentation for other than internal purposes is only allowed with written permission by metraTec GmbH. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All right reserved. We are constantly improving our products. Changes in function, form, features can happen without prior notice.
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