Integration Into Rf600 Systems; Connecting The Antenna - Siemens SIMATIC RF662A Operating Instructions Manual

Integration into RF600 systems

The RF662A antenna is designed for integration in SIMATIC RF600 systems or for connection
to SIMATIC RF600 readers.
Antenna parameter assignment is performed using the Web Based Management (WBM) of
the reader to which the antenna is connected. You can specify the parameters for the
antenna in the menu "Settings > Read points > Assigned antennas".
Note
Antenna selection with parameter assignment using the WBM
If the RF662A antenna is not displayed in the settings of the read point during parameter
assignment of the SIMATIC RF600 readers via the WBM (menu "Settings > Read points >
Assigned antennas"), then select the RF660A antenna. The power parameters (radiated
power, antenna gain, cable loss) of both antennas are identical.
4.1

Connecting the antenna

4.1.1 Connecting the antenna
The SIMATIC RF662A 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.
SIMATIC RF662A
Operating Instructions, 12/2022, C79000-G8976-C684-01
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