Siemens SIMATIC Ident User guide

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SIMATIC Ident
RFID systems
SIMATIC RF200
System Manual
09/2013
J31069
-D0227-U001-A8-7618
Introduction
1
Safety notes
2
System overview
3
RF200 system planning
4
Readers
5
Antennas
6
Transponder
7
Accessories
8
System integration
9
System diagnostics
10
Appendix
A

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Table of contents
1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................... 13
2 Safety notes.......................................................................................................................................... 15
3 System overview................................................................................................................................... 17
3.1 RFID components and their function ...........................................................................................18
3.2 Overview of transponders ............................................................................................................20
4 RF200 system planning......................................................................................................................... 23
4.1 Fundamentals of application planning .........................................................................................23
4.1.1 Selection criteria for SIMATIC RF200 components .....................................................................23
4.1.2 Transmission window and read/write distance ............................................................................23
4.1.3 Width of the transmission window................................................................................................26
4.1.4 Permissible directions of motion of the transponder....................................................................27
4.1.5 Operation in static and dynamic mode ........................................................................................27
4.1.6 Dwell time of the transponder ......................................................................................................28
4.1.7 Communication between communication module, reader and transponder ...............................29
4.1.8 Impact of secondary fields ...........................................................................................................32
4.2 Field data of transponders and readers .......................................................................................35
4.2.1 Field data .....................................................................................................................................35
4.2.2 Minimum clearances ....................................................................................................................40
4.3 Installation guidelines...................................................................................................................42
4.3.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................42
4.3.2 Reduction of interference due to metal........................................................................................43
4.3.3 Effects of metal on different transponders and readers...............................................................45
4.3.4 Impact of metal on the transmission window ...............................................................................46
4.3.4.1 RF210R........................................................................................................................................47
4.3.4.2 RF220R........................................................................................................................................50
4.3.4.3 RF240R........................................................................................................................................52
4.3.4.4 RF250R........................................................................................................................................55
4.3.4.5 RF260R........................................................................................................................................60
4.3.4.6 RF290R........................................................................................................................................62
4.3.5 Installation and connection of 2 to 6 antennas with one reader ..................................................66
4.3.5.1 Installation options with the antenna splitter (2-4 antennas) .......................................................67
4.3.5.2 Antenna installation......................................................................................................................70
4.3.5.3 Installation options with the antenna multiplexer (2-6 antennas).................................................74
4.4 Further information.......................................................................................................................74
5 Readers................................................................................................................................................ 75
5.1 SIMATIC RF210R ........................................................................................................................76
5.1.1 Features .......................................................................................................................................76
5.1.2 RF210R ordering data .................................................................................................................76
5.1.3 Pin assignment RF210R with RS422 interface............................................................................77
5.1.4 Display elements of the RF210R reader......................................................................................77
5.1.5 Minimum distance between RF210R readers..............................................................................78

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5.1.6 Technical specifications of the RF210R reader .......................................................................... 79
5.1.7 Approvals .................................................................................................................................... 80
5.1.8 Dimension drawing...................................................................................................................... 81
5.2 SIMATIC RF220R ....................................................................................................................... 82
5.2.1 Features ...................................................................................................................................... 82
5.2.2 RF220R ordering data................................................................................................................. 82
5.2.3 RF220R pin assignment with RS422 interface ........................................................................... 83
5.2.4 Display elements of the RF220R reader..................................................................................... 83
5.2.5 Minimum distance between RF220R readers............................................................................. 84
5.2.6 Technical specifications of the RF220R reader .......................................................................... 85
5.2.7 Approvals .................................................................................................................................... 86
5.2.8 Dimension drawing...................................................................................................................... 86
5.3 SIMATIC RF240R ....................................................................................................................... 88
5.3.1 Features ...................................................................................................................................... 88
5.3.2 RF240R ordering data................................................................................................................. 88
5.3.3 Pin assignment RF240R ............................................................................................................. 89
5.3.4 Display elements of the RF240R reader..................................................................................... 89
5.3.5 Minimum distance between several RF240R readers ................................................................ 90
5.3.6 Technical specifications of the RF240R reader .......................................................................... 91
5.3.7 Approvals .................................................................................................................................... 92
5.3.8 Dimension drawing...................................................................................................................... 92
5.4 SIMATIC RF250R ....................................................................................................................... 94
5.4.1 Features ...................................................................................................................................... 94
5.4.2 Ordering data RF250R................................................................................................................ 94
5.4.3 Pin assignment RF250R ............................................................................................................. 95
5.4.4 Display elements of the RF250R reader..................................................................................... 95
5.4.5 Technical specifications of the RF250R reader .......................................................................... 96
5.4.6 Approvals .................................................................................................................................... 97
5.4.7 Dimension drawing...................................................................................................................... 97
5.5 SIMATIC RF260R ....................................................................................................................... 99
5.5.1 Features ...................................................................................................................................... 99
5.5.2 Ordering data for RF260R........................................................................................................... 99
5.5.3 Pin assignment RF260R ........................................................................................................... 100
5.5.4 Display elements of the RF260R reader................................................................................... 100
5.5.5 Minimum distance between several RF260R ........................................................................... 101
5.5.6 Technical data of the RF260R reader....................................................................................... 102
5.5.7 Approvals .................................................................................................................................. 103
5.5.8 Dimension drawing.................................................................................................................... 103
5.6 SIMATIC RF290R ..................................................................................................................... 105
5.6.1 Features .................................................................................................................................... 105
5.6.2 Ordering data RF290R.............................................................................................................. 105
5.6.3 Pin assignment RF290R ........................................................................................................... 107
5.6.4 Display elements of the RF290R reader................................................................................... 109
5.6.5 Installing the RF290R reader .................................................................................................... 110
5.6.5.1 Wall mounting ........................................................................................................................... 110
5.6.5.2 Installing on the S7-300 standard rail ....................................................................................... 111
5.6.5.3 Installation on a DIN rail ............................................................................................................ 111
5.6.6 Technical specifications of the RF290R reader ........................................................................ 113
5.6.7 Approvals .................................................................................................................................. 114
5.6.8 Note on the use of the RF290R as a replacement for SLG D10 / SLG D10S .......................... 115

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5.6.9 Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................116
6 Antennas ............................................................................................................................................ 117
6.1 ANT 8 .........................................................................................................................................118
6.1.1 Features .....................................................................................................................................118
6.1.2 Ordering data .............................................................................................................................118
6.1.3 Transmission window.................................................................................................................119
6.1.4 Flush-mounted in metal .............................................................................................................120
6.1.5 Minimum spacing .......................................................................................................................120
6.1.6 Technical data............................................................................................................................122
6.1.7 Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................122
6.2 ANT 12 .......................................................................................................................................123
6.2.1 Features .....................................................................................................................................123
6.2.2 Ordering data .............................................................................................................................123
6.2.3 Transmission window.................................................................................................................124
6.2.4 Flush-mounted in metal .............................................................................................................125
6.2.5 Minimum spacing .......................................................................................................................125
6.2.6 Technical data............................................................................................................................127
6.2.7 Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................127
6.3 ANT 18 .......................................................................................................................................128
6.3.1 Features .....................................................................................................................................128
6.3.2 Ordering data .............................................................................................................................128
6.3.3 Transmission window.................................................................................................................129
6.3.4 Flush-mounted in metal .............................................................................................................130
6.3.5 Minimum spacing .......................................................................................................................130
6.3.6 Technical data............................................................................................................................132
6.3.7 Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................132
6.4 ANT 30 .......................................................................................................................................133
6.4.1 Features .....................................................................................................................................133
6.4.2 Ordering data .............................................................................................................................133
6.4.3 Transmission window.................................................................................................................134
6.4.4 Flush-mounted in metal .............................................................................................................135
6.4.5 Minimum spacing .......................................................................................................................135
6.4.6 Technical data............................................................................................................................137
6.4.7 Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................137
6.5 ANT D5 ......................................................................................................................................138
6.5.1 Features .....................................................................................................................................138
6.5.2 Ordering data .............................................................................................................................138
6.5.3 Transmission window.................................................................................................................139
6.5.4 Flush-mounted in metal .............................................................................................................140
6.5.5 Minimum spacing .......................................................................................................................140
6.5.6 Technical data............................................................................................................................142
6.5.7 Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................143
6.6 ANT D6 ......................................................................................................................................144
6.6.1 Features .....................................................................................................................................144
6.6.2 Ordering data .............................................................................................................................144
6.6.3 Transmission window.................................................................................................................145
6.6.4 Metal-free area...........................................................................................................................146
6.6.5 Minimum spacing .......................................................................................................................
146
6.6.6 Technical data............................................................................................................................147

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6.6.7 Dimensional diagram ................................................................................................................ 148
6.7 ANT D10.................................................................................................................................... 149
6.7.1 Features .................................................................................................................................... 149
6.7.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 149
6.7.3 Transmission window................................................................................................................ 150
6.7.4 Metal-free area.......................................................................................................................... 151
6.7.5 Minimum spacing ...................................................................................................................... 152
6.7.6 Technical data........................................................................................................................... 153
6.7.7 Dimensional diagram ................................................................................................................ 154
7 Transponder ........................................................................................................................................155
7.1 MDS D100................................................................................................................................. 155
7.1.1 Characteristics .......................................................................................................................... 155
7.1.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 155
7.1.3 Metal-free area.......................................................................................................................... 156
7.1.4 Technical data........................................................................................................................... 158
7.1.5 Dimension drawing.................................................................................................................... 159
7.2 MDS D117................................................................................................................................. 160
7.2.1 Features .................................................................................................................................... 160
7.2.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 160
7.2.3 Mounting in metal...................................................................................................................... 160
7.2.4 Technical specifications ............................................................................................................ 161
7.2.5 Dimension drawing.................................................................................................................... 162
7.3 MDS D124................................................................................................................................. 163
7.3.1 Characteristics .......................................................................................................................... 163
7.3.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 163
7.3.3 Mounting on metal..................................................................................................................... 164
7.3.4 Technical specifications ............................................................................................................ 165
7.3.5 Use of the MDS D124 in hazardous area ................................................................................. 166
7.3.6 Dimension drawing.................................................................................................................... 168
7.4 MDS D126................................................................................................................................. 168
7.4.1 Characteristics .......................................................................................................................... 168
7.4.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 168
7.4.3 Technical specifications ............................................................................................................ 169
7.4.4 Dimension drawing.................................................................................................................... 170
7.5 MDS D127................................................................................................................................. 171
7.5.1 Features .................................................................................................................................... 171
7.5.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 171
7.5.3 Mounting in metal...................................................................................................................... 172
7.5.4 Technical specifications ............................................................................................................ 173
7.5.5 Dimension drawing.................................................................................................................... 174
7.6 MDS D139................................................................................................................................. 175
7.6.1 Characteristics .......................................................................................................................... 175
7.6.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 175
7.6.3 Metal-free area.......................................................................................................................... 176
7.6.4 Technical specifications ............................................................................................................ 176
7.6.5 Use of the MDS D139 in hazardous areas ............................................................................... 178
7.6.6 Dimension drawings.................................................................................................................. 180

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7.7 MDS D160..................................................................................................................................182
7.7.1 Characteristics ...........................................................................................................................182
7.7.2 Ordering data .............................................................................................................................182
7.7.3 Mounting on metal .....................................................................................................................183
7.7.4 Technical specifications .............................................................................................................183
7.7.5 Dimension drawings...................................................................................................................185
7.8 MDS D165..................................................................................................................................186
7.8.1 Features .....................................................................................................................................186
7.8.2 Ordering data .............................................................................................................................186
7.8.3 Technical data............................................................................................................................187
7.8.4 Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................188
7.9 MDS D200..................................................................................................................................188
7.9.1 Features .....................................................................................................................................188
7.9.2 Ordering data .............................................................................................................................188
7.9.3 Mounting on metal .....................................................................................................................189
7.9.4 Technical data............................................................................................................................190
7.9.5 Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................191
7.10 MDS D261..................................................................................................................................192
7.10.1 Features .....................................................................................................................................192
7.10.2 Ordering data .............................................................................................................................192
7.10.3 Technical data............................................................................................................................193
7.10.4 Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................194
7.11 MDS D324..................................................................................................................................195
7.11.1 Characteristics ...........................................................................................................................195
7.11.2 Ordering data .............................................................................................................................195
7.11.3 Metal-free area...........................................................................................................................196
7.11.4 Technical specifications .............................................................................................................197
7.11.5 Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................198
7.12 MDS D339..................................................................................................................................199
7.12.1 Characteristics ...........................................................................................................................199
7.12.2 Ordering data .............................................................................................................................199
7.12.3 Mounting on metal .....................................................................................................................200
7.12.4 Mounting in metal.......................................................................................................................201
7.12.5 Technical specifications .............................................................................................................201
7.12.6 Use of the MDS D339 in hazardous areas ................................................................................202
7.12.7 Dimensional drawing..................................................................................................................204
7.13 MDS D400..................................................................................................................................206
7.13.1 Features .....................................................................................................................................206
7.13.2 Ordering data .............................................................................................................................206
7.13.3 Mounting on metal .....................................................................................................................207
7.13.4 Technical specifications .............................................................................................................208
7.13.5 Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................209
7.14 MDS D421..................................................................................................................................210
7.14.1 Characteristics ...........................................................................................................................210
7.14.2 Ordering data .............................................................................................................................210
7.14.3 Mounting on metal .....................................................................................................................211
7.14.4 Technical specifications .............................................................................................................213
7.14.5 Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................214

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7.15 MDS D422................................................................................................................................. 215
7.15.1 Characteristics .......................................................................................................................... 215
7.15.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 215
7.15.3 Mounting on metal..................................................................................................................... 215
7.15.4 Technical specifications ............................................................................................................ 216
7.15.5 Dimension drawing.................................................................................................................... 217
7.16 MDS D423................................................................................................................................. 218
7.16.1 Characteristics .......................................................................................................................... 218
7.16.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 218
7.16.3 Mounting on metal..................................................................................................................... 218
7.16.4 Technical specifications ............................................................................................................ 219
7.16.5 Dimensional drawing................................................................................................................. 220
7.17 MDS D424................................................................................................................................. 221
7.17.1 Characteristics .......................................................................................................................... 221
7.17.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 221
7.17.3 Mounting on metal..................................................................................................................... 221
7.17.4 Technical specifications ............................................................................................................ 222
7.17.5 Dimension drawing.................................................................................................................... 223
7.18 MDS D425................................................................................................................................. 224
7.18.1 Characteristics .......................................................................................................................... 224
7.18.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 224
7.18.3 Application example of MDS D425 ........................................................................................... 225
7.18.4 Technical specifications ............................................................................................................ 225
7.18.5 Dimension drawing.................................................................................................................... 227
7.19 MDS D426................................................................................................................................. 228
7.19.1 Characteristics .......................................................................................................................... 228
7.19.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 228
7.19.3 Technical specifications ............................................................................................................ 228
7.19.4 Dimension drawing.................................................................................................................... 230
7.20 MDS D428................................................................................................................................. 231
7.20.1 Characteristics .......................................................................................................................... 231
7.20.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 231
7.20.3 Application example of MDS D428 ........................................................................................... 232
7.20.4 Technical specifications ............................................................................................................ 232
7.20.5 Dimension drawing.................................................................................................................... 234
7.21 MDS D460................................................................................................................................. 235
7.21.1 Characteristics .......................................................................................................................... 235
7.21.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 235
7.21.3 Mounting on metal..................................................................................................................... 236
7.21.4 Technical specifications ............................................................................................................ 237
7.21.5 Dimension drawings.................................................................................................................. 238
8 Accessories .........................................................................................................................................239
8.1 Antenna splitter ......................................................................................................................... 239
8.2 Antenna multiplexer SIMATIC RF260X .................................................................................... 241
8.2.1 Characteristics .......................................................................................................................... 241
8.2.2 Ordering data ............................................................................................................................ 241
8.2.3 Description ................................................................................................................................ 242
8.2.4 Principle of operation ................................................................................................................ 243

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8.2.5 Connectors.................................................................................................................................243
8.2.6 Configuration..............................................................................................................................244
8.2.7 Parameterization ........................................................................................................................245
8.2.8 RF260X commands ...................................................................................................................246
8.2.9 Technical specifications .............................................................................................................247
8.2.10 Dimensional drawing..................................................................................................................248
8.3 Wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems ..........................................................249
8.3.1 Features .....................................................................................................................................249
8.3.2 Scope of supply..........................................................................................................................250
8.3.3 Ordering data .............................................................................................................................250
8.3.4 Safety Information ......................................................................................................................250
8.3.5 Connecting .................................................................................................................................252
8.3.6 Technical specifications .............................................................................................................252
8.3.7 Pin assignment of DC outputs and mains connection ...............................................................254
8.3.8 Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................255
8.3.9 Certificates and approvals .........................................................................................................256
9 System integration .............................................................................................................................. 257
10 System diagnostics ............................................................................................................................. 259
10.1 Error codes of the RF200 readers .............................................................................................259
10.2 Diagnostic functions ...................................................................................................................260
10.2.1 Reader diagnostics with SLG STATUS .....................................................................................260
10.2.2 Transponder diagnostics with MDS STATUS............................................................................262
A Appendix............................................................................................................................................. 263
A.1 Certificates and approvals .........................................................................................................263
A.2 Connecting cable .......................................................................................................................265
A.2.1 RF2xxR reader (RS-422) with ASM 456 / RF160C / RF170C / RF180C ..................................265
A.2.2 Reader RF2xxR (RS-422) with ASM 475 ..................................................................................267
A.2.3 Reader RF240R/RF260R/RF290R (RS232) with PC ................................................................268
A.3 Ordering data .............................................................................................................................269
A.4 Service & Support ......................................................................................................................278
Glossary ............................................................................................................................................. 281
Index................................................................................................................................................... 287

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Introduction
1
Introduction
SIMATIC RF200 is a compact RFID system in the SIMATIC RF product family. The product
range comprises cost-efficient RF readers that are ideal for use in small assembly lines or in
intralogistics. SIMATIC RF200 RFID readers only support the RFID standard ISO 15693 and
are therefore ideal for operation with the extensive range of MOBY D transponders.
All readers of the RF200 product family are available with an RS-422 interface and 3964R
transmission protocol (6GT2821-xAC10). These readers are designed for operation in
conjunction with communications modules. To operate with third-party controllers (without
communications modules), RF200 reader variants are available with an RS-232 interface
(RF240R/RF250R/RF260R/RF290R). Depending on the reader type and order number,
communication is with the 3964R transmission protocol or with simple ASCII communication.
Readers with an internal antenna have a particularly compact design
(RF210R/RF220R/RF240R/RF260R). RF250R and RF290R are designed for operation with
external antennas either to achieve longer distances or larger field sizes (RF290R with ANT
D5/D6/D10) or to allow installation where there is very little space (RF250R with ANT
8/12/18/30).
Scope of validity of this document
This documentation is valid for all variants of the SIMATIC RF200 system and describes the
devices shipped as of September 2013.
Registered trademarks
SIMATIC ® is a registered trademark of the Siemens AG.
Further information
You will find more detailed information in MOBY D System Manual
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/13628689/0/en), Function Manual FB
45 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/21738808) or in RF300 system
manual (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/21738946).

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History
The following issues of the SIMATIC RF200 system manual have been published:
Output
Note
03/2011
First edition
05/2011 Expansion of the documentation with the addition of the device variant RF260R with
RS-232 interface
09/2011
Expansion of the documentation with the device variant RF240R
03/2013
Expansion of the documentation with the device variant RF290R
09/2013 Expansion of the documentation by the following:
•the device variant RF250R
•the device variants RF240R and RF260R with ASCII interface
•Antennas ANT 8, ANT 12, ANT 18 and ANT 30
•Transponders

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Safety notes
2
SIMATIC RFID products comply with the salient safety specifications to IEC, VDE, EN, UL
and CSA. If you have questions about the validity of the installation in the planned
environment, please contact your service representative.
NOTICE
Alterations to the devices are not permitted.
Failure to observe this requirement shall constitute a revocation of the radio equipment
approval, CE approval and manufacturer's warranty.
Repairs
Repairs may only be carried out by authorized qualified personnel.
WARNING
Unauthorized opening of and improper repairs to the device may result in substantial
damage to equipment or risk of personal injury to the user.
System expansion
Only install system expansion devices designed for this device. If you install other upgrades,
you may damage the system or violate the safety requirements and regulations for radio
frequency interference suppression. Contact your technical support team or your sales outlet
to find out which system upgrades are suitable for installation.
NOTICE
If you cause system defects by installing or exchanging system expansion devices, the
warranty becomes void.

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System overview
3
SIMATIC RF200 is an inductive identification system that is compatible with the ISO 15693
standard and was specially designed for use in industrial production for the control and
optimization of material flows.
In contrast to SIMATIC RF300, SIMATIC RF200 is intended for RFID applications where
performance requirements are not very high, for example with regard to data volume,
transfer rate or diagnostics options. SIMATIC RF200 is characterized by particularly
favorable prices.

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3.1 RFID components and their function
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3.1
RFID components and their function
RF200 system components
Figure 3-1 RF200 system overview

System overview
3.1 RFID components and their function
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Table 3- 1 Possible reader-transponder combinations
Transponder
RF210R
RF220R
RF240R
RF250R
with
ANT 8
RF250R
with
ANT 12
RF250R
with
ANT 18
RF250R
with
ANT 30
RF260R
RF290R 3)
RF310M
MDS D100
--
○
✓
--
--
--
○
✓
✓
✓
MDS D117
○
--
--
✓
✓
--
--
--
--
✓
5)
MDS D124
✓
✓
✓
--
--
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
MDS D126
--
✓
✓
--
--
--
✓
✓
✓
✓
MDS D127
✓
--
--
✓
✓
--
--
--
--
✓
5)
MDS D139
1)
--
○
○
--
--
--
○
✓
✓
✓
MDS D160
2)
✓
✓
✓
--
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
MDS D165
--
○
✓
--
--
--
○
✓
✓
✓
MDS D200
--
○
✓
--
--
--
○
✓
✓
✓
MDS D261
--
○
✓
--
--
--
○
✓
✓
✓
MDS D324
✓
✓
✓
--
○
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
MDS D339
--
○
○
--
--
--
○
✓
✓
✓
MDS D400
--
--
✓
--
--
--
○
✓
✓
✓
MDS D421
✓
○
--
✓
✓
✓
--
--
--
✓
5)
MDS D422
✓
✓
✓
--
✓
✓
✓
--
--
✓
5)
MDS D423
✓
✓
✓
--
--
✓
✓
✓
--
✓
MDS D424
✓✓✓-- -- ✓✓✓✓✓
MDS D425
✓
✓
✓
--
✓
✓
✓
--
--
✓
MDS D426
-- ✓✓-- -- -- ✓✓✓✓
MDS D428
✓
✓
✓
--
✓
✓
✓
✓
--
✓
MDS D460
✓
✓
✓
--
✓
✓
✓
✓
○ / ✓
4)
✓
1)
Only with the order number 6GT2600-0AA10
2)
Only with the order number 6GT2600-0AB10
3)
in conjunction with ANT D5, D6 or D10
4)
Combination recommended only in conjunction with ANT D5.
5) only in conjunction with RF310M for external antennas (6GT2803-1AC10)
✓
Combination possible
--
Combination not possible
○
Combination possible, but not recommended
For more detailed information about the SIMATIC RF310M mobile reader, please refer to the
"SIMATIC RF310M Operating Instructions
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/51812642)".

System overview
3.2 Overview of transponders
SIMATIC RF200
20 System Manual, 09/2013, J31069-D0227-U001-A8-7618
3.2
Overview of transponders
Overview of typical areas of application of ISO transponders for RF200
Transponder
Area of application
MDS D100 From simple identification such as electronic barcode replacement or supplementation, through
warehouse and distribution logistics, right up to product identification. With this transponder, the maximum
ranges are achieved in combination with the SIMATIC RF260R reader.
MDS D117 Very compact data carrier that can be cemented into areas where precise positioning is necessary. e.g.
tool identification.
MDS D124
Application areas in factory automation (e.g. small paintshops to 180°C).
MDS D126 Compact and rugged ISO transponder; suitable for identification of transport units in production-related
logistics; can also be deployed in harsh conditions.
MDS D127 Very compact data carrier that can be screwed into areas where precise positioning is necessary. e.g. tool
identification.
MDS D139 1) Applications in production automation with high temperature demands (up to +220 °C).
Typical application areas:
•Paintshops and their preparatory treatments
•Primer coat, electrolytic dip area, cataphoresis with the associated drying furnaces
•Top coat area with drying furnaces
•Washing areas at temperatures > 85 °C
•Other applications with higher temperatures
MDS D160 2) Typical applications are, for example:
•Rented work clothing
•Hotel laundry
•Surgical textiles
•Hospital clothing
•Dirt collection mats
•Clothing for nursing homes/hostels
•Assembly lines with very small workpiece holders
MDS D165 Smart label (self-adhesive label)
From simple identification such as electronic barcode replacement/supplementation, through warehouse
and distribution logistics, right up to product identification
MDS D200 From simple identification such as electronic barcode replacement/supplementation, through warehouse
and distribution logistics, right up to product identification.
MDS D261 Smart label (self-adhesive label)
The design of the transponder (self-adhesive label) permits a variety of designs in order to ensure
optimum dimensioning for the widest variety of applications.
From simple identification such as electronic barcode replacement/supplementation, through warehouse
and distribution logistics, right up to product identification.
MDS D324
Production and distribution logistics as well as in assembly and production lines
MDS D339 Applications in production automation with high temperature demands (up to +220 °C).
For typical areas of application, see "MDS D139".