Appendix; System Planning - Siemens SIMATIC RF186C Operating Instructions Manual

Appendix

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System planning

The SIMATIC RF18xC/RF18xCI communication module is only one of many devices in the
SIMATIC Ident portfolio. In addition to the communications module, an industrial
identification system also consists of a higher-level controller/PC, connecting cables, as well
as readers and/or optical readers. The following tools support you in compiling and planning
your Ident system with all relevant components:
● TIA Selection Tool
tool/Pages/tab.aspx)
● SIMATIC Ident Configuration Guide
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/67384964)
TIA Selection Tool
The TIA Selection Tool offers you a free configuration wizard with which you can easily and
quickly assemble all relevant automation products into a complete system. The TIA Selection
Tool can create a complete order list from your product selection or product configuration.
SIMATIC Ident Configuration Guide
The SIMATIC Ident Configuration Guide is an ID-specific guide that supports you in selecting
the products relevant for your Ident system by clearly displaying all compatible devices and
connecting cables.
SIMATIC RF185C, RF186C, RF188C, RF186CI, RF188CI
Operating Instructions, 06/2019, C79000-G8976-C512-02
(https://w3.siemens.com/mcms/topics/en/simatic/tia-selection-
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