ANT600 2 Safety instructions General • The unit described is a subcomponent for integration into a system. – The system architect is responsible for the safety of the system. – The system architect undertakes to perform a risk assessment and to create documentation in accordance with legal and normative requirements to be provided to the operator and user of the system.
ANT600 3 Intended use The read/write head reads and writes ID tags without contact. For use, the read/write head must be connected to the DTE10x evaluation unit. The data is converted into digitally coded values and provided to the evaluation unit.
ANT600 4 Items supplied • Read/write head 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.
ANT600 5 Function 5.1 ID tags ID tags are passively operated without a battery. The energy required for operation is provided by the read/write head. The energy is provided via an inductive coupling. The integrated antenna coil in the read/write head generates a magnetic field which partly penetrates the antenna coil of the ID tag. A voltage is generated by induction that supplies the data carrier with energy.
ANT600 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. Device performance can be affected if positioned in the immediate vicinity of powerful HF emission sources such as welding transformers or converters.
ANT600 6.4.1 Installation with angle bracket E80335 6.4.2 Installation with mounting device E80336 The mounting device is used to mount the unit on a clamp. Compatible clamps: • E21110 with a rod diameter of 12 mm • E20795 with a rod diameter of 14 mm •...
ANT600 6.4.3 Installation with fixing bars E80337 6.5 Mounting distances Operating mode Distance side (A) Distance front (B) For reading and writing >0.6 m >0.4 m Interference in data communication is avoided if there are no other RFID UHF devices in the vicinity. If there are other RFID UHF devices in the vicinity: u The mounting distances between the devices should be as large as possible.
ANT600 6.6 Positioning of the ID tags Fig. 2: Position the ID tag u Align the ID tag on the antenna central axis. w The distance “D” is indicated in the data sheet. ID tags are also detected on the back of the device. To avoid this:...
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: Length Ohmic resistance (feed + return line) Effective cable capacity <...
ANT600 8 Operating and display elements ① ② Fig. 3: Operating and display elements 1 LEDs 2 Sensing face Status Description green ready for operation flashing slowly not ready for operation yellow (signal bar) flashing twice ID tag read/written successfully flashing quickly error when reading/writing on ID tag The maximum receive signal strength depends on the type of the ID tag.
9 Maintenance, repair and disposal The unit is maintenance-free. u 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.
ANT600 10 Approvals/standards For approvals and standards, the following information is available: • Test standards and regulations: documentation.ifm.com • EU declaration of conformity and approvals: documentation.ifm.com • Notes relevant for approval: Package insert of the device and documentation.ifm.com...
ANT600 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),...
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