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O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S RFH5xx RFID read/write device (HF)
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Operation.................... 33 Operating options..................Optical status indicators................Operation via IO-Link................8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx Subject to change without notice...
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CONTENTS Maintenance..................55 Maintenance plan..................Cleaning..................... Troubleshooting................. 56 10.1 Overview of Potential Errors and Faults..........10.2 SICK service....................10.3 Repairs...................... 10.4 Returns...................... 10.5 Device exchange with transmission of the current configuration data. Decommissioning................58 11.1 Disposal..................... Technical data..................59 12.1 Features....................
… highlights useful tips and recommendations as well as information for efficient and trouble-free operation. 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx...
Further information More information can be found on the product page. The page can be accessed via the SICK Product ID: pid.sick.com/{P/N}/{S/N} {P/N} corresponds to the part number of the product, see type label. {S/N} corresponds to the serial number of the product, see type label (if indicated).
Technical Information RFH5xx Regulatory Compliance. SICK AG assumes no liability for losses or damage arising from the use of the product, either directly or indirectly. This applies in particular to use of the product that does not conform to its intended purpose and is not described in this documentation.
The device must not be used in explosion-hazardous areas, in corrosive environ‐ ments or under extreme environmental conditions. • Any use of accessories not specifically approved by SICK AG is at your own risk. WARNING Danger due to improper use! Any improper use can result in dangerous situations.
Modifications and conversions to the device may result in unforeseeable dangers. Interrupting or modifying the device or SICK software will invalidate any warranty claims against SICK AG. This applies in particular to opening the housing, even as part of mounting and electrical installation.
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Device with fixed cable: Damage to the cable outlet or cable itself O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Conformity symbol for Europe Part number Date of manufacture (year, calendar week) 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx Subject to change without notice...
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510: max. 60 mm (Short Range) 515: max. 80 mm (Short Range) O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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Reading distance achieved depends on dimensions and quality of the transponder. Including clamping bracket 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx...
4 x LED, multi-colored (process feedback) IO-Link connection (male connector, M12, 4-pin, A-coded) O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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4 x LED, multi-colored (process feedback) IO-Link connection (male connector, M12, 4-pin, A-coded) 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx Subject to change without notice...
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POWER LED, display color green Cap with integrated antenna O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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Reading field width in mm (inch) Reading distance in mm (inch) 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx Subject to change without notice...
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The delivery of the device includes the following components in the packaging: O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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Convenient operation • Device configuration for demonstrating the operating principle of and configuration the device in the SICK SiLink2 IO-Link master with SOPAS ET config‐ uration software • Device configuration for operational use via the system control (PLC) using an IO-Link master and the type-specific IO-Link device description file (IODD) of the RFH5xx in the configuration tool of the •...
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This transponder can only be read (UID & user memory) O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
For storage periods of longer than 3 months, check the general condition of all components and packaging on a regular basis. 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx...
O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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RFH515: mount the device using the supplied clamping bracket. Optional SICK brackets RFH505 or RFH510: the device can be installed using an optional SICK bracket or a customer-specific bracket. SICK offers prefabricated brackets which are optimally suited for mounting the device in a wide range of applications.
MOUNTING NOTE Dimensional drawings for SICK brackets and, if applicable, mounting instructions can be found online at: www.sick.com To do so, enter the 7-digit part number of the bracket in the search field. ► User-supplied brackets A user-supplied bracket should meet the following requirements: Stable mounting device ■...
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Figure 13: Optimal alignment of the transponders for a reliable read and write process. Cap with antenna RFH515 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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Figure 14: Optimal alignment of the transponders for a reliable read and write process. Cap with antenna 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx...
DIN VDE 0298 (Part 4) and/or DIN VDE 0891 (Part 1). O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
You will find recommended connecting cables and associated technical data on the product page. The call is made via the SICK Product ID: pid.sick.com/{P/N}/{S/N} {P/N} corresponds to the part number of the product, see type label. {S/N} corresponds to the serial number of the product, see type label (if indicated).
IO-Link communication / digital output 1 Prerequisites • Use SICK IO-Link standard cables for the specified ambient temperature range. NOTE You will find the technical data for the cables on the product page. The call is made via the SICK Product ID: pid.sick.com/{P/N}/{S/N} {P/N} corresponds to the part number of the product, see type label.
SiLink2 Master RFH5xx Transponder SIG200 (IO-Link Master) Transponder Prerequisites: • SICK SiLink2 IO-Link master with wall plug and enclosed USB cable • IO-Link device (RFH5xx) • IO-Link cable (male/female connector) • Computer (Windows) with installed SOPAS ET configuration software Certain functions (e.g., Edit parameters) require you to be logged in to the device ( Device >...
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SIG200 (IO-Link Master) Transponder Prerequisites: • IO-Link master, z. B. SICK SIG200, connected to the PLC via fieldbus • Common PLC configuration tool, if necessary function block for the device instal‐ • Type-specific IODD of the device (RFH5xx) for transfer to the PLC Procedure Connect the device (RFH5xx) to the voltage-free IO-Link master via IO-Link.
The transponder is outside the reading field. RSSI = Received Signal Strength Indication. 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx Subject to change without notice...
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The transponder is within the maximum range of the reading field. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
The IO-Link devices communicate with the superior control systems using an IO-Link master. 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx Subject to change without notice...
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To ensure that the IO-Link sensor can be easily integrated into the control program, SICK also provides function blocks for many control systems. These function blocks facilitate, among other things, the reading and writing of the individual sensor parame‐...
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Process Data In (PDI) Valid for modes: Read UID, (Auto)-Read and (Auto)-Write. 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx Subject to change without notice...
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1: Command run, but error 0: No transponder detected 1: Transponder detected O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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UserMemory 0-27 Type [Subindex] Unsigned integer 224 [8 ... 35] 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx Subject to change without notice...
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Lock 16 (0x10) Vendor name String 16 byte SICK AG O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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Locate Device ro = read only, wo = write only, rw = read/write 8.3.2.2 SICK device specific SIO mode parameters In addition to data exchange in IO-Link mode, the device can also switch in SIO mode (standard I/O).
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O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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66 (0x42) RF configuration Record 4 Byte RF configuration 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx Subject to change without notice...
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For 1:1 exchange between a read device and transponder ° O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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If the device is operated in SIO mode, an alarm can also be used as a source for the SIO mode. 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx...
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1 (0x01) RFID standard compati‐ Bit (896) 32 Byte 13.56 bility MHz, ISO15693 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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32 Bit 4 (0x04) RFU Bit (32) 32 Bit 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx Subject to change without notice...
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Number of memory blocks: 2 blocks = 8 bytes Starting at (address/offset): Block number 0 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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Number of memory blocks (2 blocks = 8 bytes) 0x00 Reserved 0x00 Address (offset) 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx Subject to change without notice...
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To switch from another mode to this one, the “Start” bit must be 1. ✓ Response in the PDI: O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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Bit 4 (Reserved): 0 Bit 5 … 7 (Command): 100 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx Subject to change without notice...
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RSSI (variable value, depending on trans‐ ponder and read) 0x01 Address (offset) O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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The codes can be read out by the PLC or using the SOPAS ET configuration software. 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx...
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App General Error General error O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Use a dry cloth or an industrial vacuum cleaner for cleaning. Do not use cleaning agents. 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx...
SICK AG. Fast replacement of a device by the customer is, however, possible. If a fault cannot be rectified, contact the SICK Service department. To find your ► agency, see the final page of this document.
TROUBLESHOOTING 10.3 Repairs Repair work on the device may only be performed by qualified and authorized personnel from SICK AG. Interruptions or modifications to the device by the customer will invalid‐ ate any warranty claims against SICK AG. 10.4 Returns Only send in devices after consulting with SICK Service.
Separate the recyclable materials by type and place them in recycling containers. ■ O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Internet. The call is made via the SICK Product ID: pid.sick.com/{P/N}/{S/N} {P/N} corresponds to the part number of the product, see type label. {S/N} corresponds to the serial number of the product, see type label (if indicated).
With SOPAS ET configuration software via IO-Link master (e.g. SICK SiLink2 master) • With fieldbus controller (PLC) and additional support by SICK func‐ tion blocks Serial, bidirectional point-to-point connection for signal transmission and power supply. Process data is transmitted cyclically and service data acyclically.
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Figure 18: RFH505, RFH510: distances required to prevent mutual interference with parallel mounting of several devices as well as from the environment 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx...
Operation: –25 °C ... +80 °C • Storage : –25 °C ... +80 °C O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Dimensional drawing RFH505, RFH510, RFH515: dimensions see "Device view", page 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx Subject to change without notice...
On the product page you will find accessories and, if applicable, related installation information for your product. The call is made via the SICK Product ID: pid.sick.com/{P/N}/{S/N} {P/N} corresponds to the part number of the product, see type label. {S/N} corresponds to the serial number of the product, see type label (if indicated).
Radio Frequency Identification RSSI Received Signal Strength Indication SOPAS ET SICK Open Portal for Application and Systems Engeneering Tool. SICK soft‐ ware for computer (Windows) for device configuration. SOPAS Device Description (Device description file, driver for SICK SOPAS ET software) Programmable Logic Controller Tag Identifier (Transponder Identification Number.
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SDCI Single-drop digital interface (official specification of IO-Link technology) O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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ANNEX 8025309/1KDE/2023-12-19 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | RFH5xx Subject to change without notice...
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Phone +65 6744 3732 E-Mail sales.gsg@sick.com E-Mail office@sick.com.gr E-Mail sales.gsg@sick.com Hong Kong Slovakia Phone +852 2153 6300 Phone +421 482 901 201 E-Mail ghk@sick.com.hk E-Mail mail@sick-sk.sk Detailed addresses and further locations at www.sick.com SICK AG | Waldkirch | Germany | www.sick.com...
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