Environmental Conditions For Transponders; Basic Rules - Siemens SIMATIC RF660 System Manual

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4.3 Environmental conditions for transponders

4.3 Environmental conditions for transponders
4.3.1

Basic rules

The transponder must not be placed directly on metal surfaces or on containers of liquid. For
physical reasons, a minimum distance must be maintained between the tag antenna and
conductive material. A minimum distance of 5 cm is recommended. The tag function is
improved with greater distances (between 5 and 20 cm).
The best performance is achieved when the tag is mounted on a non-conductive material
such as plastic or wood.
Exception:
Tags that are designed for direct mounting on metal.
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