ANT424 ANT425 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.
ANT424 ANT425 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.
ANT424 ANT425 4 Items supplied • Read/write head • 2x hexagonal nut 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.
ANT424 ANT425 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.
ANT424 ANT425 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.
ANT424 ANT425 6.4 Install device u Fix the device using the supplied nuts (M18). ANT424 Fig. 3: Flush mounting ANT425 Fig. 4: Non flush mounting 6.5 Mounting distances ANT424 Operating mode Distance side (A) Distance front (B) For reading and writing ≥ 60 mm...
ANT424 ANT425 ANT425 Operating mode Distance side (A) Distance front (B) For reading and writing ≥ 90 mm ≥ 180 mm 6.6 Positioning of the ID tags The read/write heads are marked with an antenna symbol on the sensing face. It designates the middle of the integrated antenna coil and has to correspond with the middle of the ID tag.
Page 11
ANT424 ANT425 ANT425 Fig. 6: Position the ID tag u Align the ID tag on the central axis of the antenna of the unit. ID tag Type Distance read/write head (D) in plastic E80371 40 mm The indications in the table apply to static read/write operations.
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 <...
ANT424 ANT425 8 Operating and display elements ANT424 ANT425 1 LED green: operating voltage LED yellow: ID tag State Description green operating voltage OK operating voltage missing flashing slowly deactivated yellow on (permanently) ID tag detected on (pulse) ID tag read/written successfully...
ANT424 ANT425 9 Operation The read/write head is configured via the connected evaluation unit DTE10x. Further information on operation can be found in the operating instructions of the evaluation unit: www.ifm.com...
10 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.
ANT424 ANT425 11 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 inserts of the device...
ANT424 ANT425 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),...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the ANT425 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers