IFM ANT420 Operating Instructions Manual
IFM ANT420 Operating Instructions Manual

IFM ANT420 Operating Instructions Manual

Rf-identification system

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Operating instructions
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RF-identification system
ANT420
ANT421
Read/write head

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions RF-identification system ANT420 ANT421 Read/write head...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Preliminary note....................3 Symbols used ..................3 Warnings used..................3 Legal and copyright information............... 3 2 Safety instructions ..................3 3 Intended use ....................4 4 Items supplied....................5 5 Function ......................5 ID tags ..................... 5 Device overview..................5 6 Installation.......................
  • Page 3: Preliminary Note

    Warning of damage to property 1.3 Legal and copyright information © All rights reserved by ifm electronic gmbh. No part of these instructions may be reproduced and used without the consent of ifm electronic gmbh. All product names, pictures, companies or other brands used on our pages are the property of the respective rights owners.
  • Page 4: Intended Use

    contain all necessary information and safety instructions for the operator, the user and, if applicable, for any service personnel authorised by the architect of the system. • Read this document before setting up the product and keep it during the entire service life.
  • Page 5: Items Supplied

    The data is converted into digitally coded values and provided to the evaluation unit. 4 Items supplied • Read/write head • 2x hexagonal nut The device is supplied without installation and connection accessories. Available accessories: www.ifm.com. The optimum function is not ensured when using components from other manufacturers. 5 Function 5.1 ID tags ID tags are passively operated without a battery.
  • Page 6: Installation

    ANT421 Article number: ANT421 Function: Read/write head Type designation: DTRHF GNRWIDUS03 Type: M18, non flush mountable 6 Installation 6.1 Notes on the unit installation When mounting several RFID units adhere to the minimum distances between the systems. Flush mounting of a read/write head in metal reduces the read/write distance.
  • Page 7: Mechanical Design

    6.3 Mechanical design ANT420 Fig. 1: ANT420 1 Sensing face ANT421 Fig. 2: ANT421 1 Sensing face 6.4 Install device u Fix the device using the supplied nuts (M18).
  • Page 8 ANT420 Fig. 3: Flush mounting. ANT421 Fig. 4: Non flush mounting...
  • Page 9: Mounting Distances

    6.5 Mounting distances ANT420 Operating mode Distance side (A) Distance front (B) For reading and writing ≥ 60 mm ≥ 100 mm...
  • Page 10: Positioning Of The Id Tags

    ANT421 Operating mode Distance side (A) Distance front (B) For reading and writing ≥ 90 mm ≥ 180 mm 6.6 Positioning of the ID tags The read/write heads are marked with an antenna symbol on the sensing face. It designates the middle of the integrated antenna coil and has to correspond with the middle of the ID tag.
  • Page 11 ANT420 Fig. 5: Position the ID tag u Align the ID tag on the central axis of the antenna of the device. Distance read/write head ID tag Type (D) in plastic E80371 16 mm The indications in the table apply to static read/write operations.
  • Page 12: Electrical Connection

    Connect the unit to a DTE10x evaluation unit via the M12 connector. w Voltage is supplied via the evaluation unit. Pin assignment Wiring DATA Information on available sockets see: www.ifm.com. Cables with the following characteristics are suitable for the connection: Ohmic resistance (feed + Length Effective cable capacity return line) <...
  • Page 13: Operating And Display Elements

    8 Operating and display elements ANT420 ANT421 1 LED green: operating voltage LED yellow: ID tag State Description green operating voltage OK operating voltage missing flashing slowly deactivated yellow on (permanently) ID tag detected on (pulse) ID tag read/written success- fully...
  • Page 14: Approvals/Standards

    Contact ifm in case of malfunction. u Do not open the housing as the unit does not contain any components which can be maintained by the user. The unit must only be repaired by the manufacturer. u Clean the device using a dry cloth.
  • Page 15: Glossary

    Glossary ID tag An ID tag is used to identify objects. A read/write device is used to read the ID tag via a high-frequency radio signal. An ID tag consists of an antenna, an analogue circuit for receiving and transmitting (transceiver), a digital circuit and a non-volatile memory.

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