Connecting The Antenna - Siemens SIMATIC RF600 Series System Manual

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6.6 SIMATIC RF650A

Connecting the antenna

The SIMATIC RF650A antenna must be connected to the reader using an antenna cable.

Preassembled standard cables in lengths of 1 m, 3 m, 5 m, 10 m, 15 m, 20 m and 40 m are

available to connect the antenna.

The range of the antenna is limited by the cable loss. The maximum range can be achieved

with the cable 6GT2815-0BH10 (length 1 m), since this cable has the lowest cable loss.

Use of Siemens antenna cables

To ensure optimum functioning of the antenna, it is recommended that a Siemens antenna

cable be used in accordance with the list of accessories.

Strain relief

To protect the antenna from strain, you can attach strain relief, e.g. in the form of a strain

relief clamp. The following graphic shows the optimum mounting point for attaching strain

RF600 antenna cable

Mounting point for strain relief

RF 650A strain relief

System Manual, 11/2018, J31069-D0171-U001-A21-7618

SIMATIC RF600