Product Description; Intended Use; Product Family - Elatec TWN4 Palon Compact Series User Manual

3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

3.1

INTENDED USE

The RFID readers and modules of the TWN4 Palon Compact family allow users to read and write RFID
media in the 125 kHz (LF) and 13.56 MHz (HF) frequency bands. In addition, some devices also support
the BLE (2.4 GHz) technology. The readers of the TWN4 Palon Compact Wall series are for indoor use
only, whereas the TWN4 Palon Compact M RFID modules are intended to be integrated into a host
device. When integrated into the Panel housing (TWN4 Palon Compact Panel series), the modules are
for both indoor and outdoor use. All devices must be used in environmental conditions according to
the respective product data sheets and installation instructions related to the products.
Any use other than the intended use described in this section, as well as any failure to comply with the
safety information given in this document, is considered improper use. ELATEC excludes any liability
in case of improper use or faulty product installation.
3.2

PRODUCT FAMILY

The TWN4 Palon Compact family contains the following RFID devices:
3.2.1 TWN4 PALON COMPACT M SERIES
TWN4 Palon Compact M
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Frequencies 125 kHz (LF) / 13.56 MHz (HF) / 2.4 GHz (BLE)
Integrated RFID LF antenna
Dimensions: 27.00 x 27.50 mm / 1.06 x 1.08 inch
Number of turns: 179
Integrated RFID HF antenna
Antennas
Dimensions: 39.00 x 42.50 mm / 1.54 x 1.67 inch
Number of turns: 3
Bluetooth Low Energy
Integrated BLE chip
Dimensions Approx.
(L x W x H) 40.65 x 43.85 x 27.80 mm / 1.60 x 1.73 x 1.09 inch
Micro USB: 4.3 V – 5.5 V
Connector X1: 9.0 V – 30 V
Power
ES1/PS2 classified power source according to
IEC 62368-1, short-circuit current < 8 A
Operating: 160 mA @ 12 V typically
Current
Idle: 50 mA @ 12 V typ.
consumption
Peak: 250 mA @ 12 V typ.
Temperature Operating: -25 °C up to +80 °C / -13 °F up to +176 °F
ranges Storage: -40 °C up to +85 °C / -40 °F up to +185 °F
Relative humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
LF and HF: up to 100 mm / 4 inch, depending on
R/W distance environment and transponder
BLE: up to several meters/feet
MTBF 500,000 hours
Weight Approx. 25 g / 0.88 oz
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