Siemens SIMATIC Ident RF360M User manual

Mobile reader SIMATIC RF360M/RF660M
SIMATIC Ident
RFID systems
Mobile reader SIMATIC
RF360M/RF660M
Operating Instructions
08/2022
C79000-G8976-C660-02
Introduction
1
Safety instructions
2
Description
3
Commissioning
4
"SIMATIC Mobile Reader"
app
5
Maintenance and service
6
Technical specifications
7
Appendix
A
Service & Support
B

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Table of contents
1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Safety instructions................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1 General safety information .................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Security recommendations .................................................................................................. 9
2.3 Protocols ........................................................................................................................... 11
2.4 Security information .......................................................................................................... 12
3 Description........................................................................................................................................... 13
4 Commissioning .................................................................................................................................... 17
4.1 Commissioning (hardware)................................................................................................ 17
4.1.1 Connecting the charging/docking station ........................................................................... 17
4.1.2 Replacing/inserting the battery........................................................................................... 18
4.1.3 Charging the battery.......................................................................................................... 20
4.1.4 Replacing the head module................................................................................................ 22
4.1.5 Attaching/replacing the retaining strap .............................................................................. 24
4.1.6 Attaching/replacing the reader handle................................................................................ 26
4.1.7 Camera.............................................................................................................................. 27
4.2 Commissioning and operation (software)........................................................................... 27
4.2.1 Switch the reader on/off .................................................................................................... 27
4.2.2 Energy states / power modes.............................................................................................. 28
4.2.3 Reader buttons .................................................................................................................. 29
4.2.4 LED status display of the reader.......................................................................................... 29
4.2.5 Operating system and network settings ............................................................................. 30
5 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app .............................................................................................................. 33
5.1 Starting the app................................................................................................................. 33
5.2 Functions of the HF app variant (RF360M).......................................................................... 34
5.2.1 Menu overview and functions............................................................................................ 34
5.2.2 Functions .......................................................................................................................... 36
5.2.2.1 "Scan" menu ...................................................................................................................... 36
5.2.2.2 "Tag Editor" menu.............................................................................................................. 38
5.2.2.3 "Tag Info" menu................................................................................................................. 43
5.2.3 "Settings" menu................................................................................................................. 44
5.3 General notes on working with the UHF app version........................................................... 51
5.4 Functions of the UHF app variant (RF660M) ....................................................................... 53
5.4.1 Menu overview and functions............................................................................................ 53
5.4.2 Functions .......................................................................................................................... 55
5.4.2.1 "Scan" menu ...................................................................................................................... 55
5.4.2.2 "Tag Editor" menu.............................................................................................................. 57
5.4.2.3 "Locate" menu ................................................................................................................... 65
5.4.3 "Settings" menu................................................................................................................. 67

Table of contents
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6 Maintenance and service .................................................................................................................... 77
6.1 Cleaning and maintenance ................................................................................................ 77
6.2 Software updates/installations ........................................................................................... 78
6.2.1 App update and installations.............................................................................................. 78
6.2.2 MCon update..................................................................................................................... 79
6.2.3 HF head module update (RF360M)..................................................................................... 80
7 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 81
7.1 Technical specifications of the SIMATIC RF160B.................................................................. 81
7.2 Technical specifications of the HF head module SIMATIC RF360H ....................................... 83
7.3 Technical specifications of the UHF head module SIMATIC RF660H..................................... 84
7.4 Technical specifications of the charging/docking station..................................................... 85
A Appendix ............................................................................................................................................. 87
A.1 Encryption methods (ciphers) ............................................................................................ 87
A.2 Certificates & approvals ..................................................................................................... 88
A.3 Country-specific approvals ................................................................................................. 89
A.4 Order data......................................................................................................................... 91
B Service & Support ................................................................................................................................ 93

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Introduction
1
Purpose of these operating instructions
These operating instructions contain information required for commissioning and using the
SIMATIC RF360M or RF660M (consisting of the RF160B base device and an RF360H or
RF660H head module). The documentation is aimed at commissioning engineers, configuring
engineers and operators who commission, set up/configure and work with the mobile
readers.
Basic knowledge required
These operating instructions assume general knowledge of automation engineering and
identification systems.
Scope of validity of this documentation
These operating instructions are valid for the SIMATIC RF360M and RF660M as of product
version "01", SIMATIC Mobile Reader app V2.0, and describe the delivery state as of 08/2022.
Trademarks
The following and possibly other names not identified by the registered trademark sign ® are
registered trademarks of Siemens AG:
SIMATIC ®, SIMATIC RF ® and MOBY ®
Orientation in the documentation
You can find detailed information on the transponders that can be read with the SIMATIC
RF160B and on the antennas that can be connected to the HF head module in the "SIMATIC
RF300" and "SIMATIC RF600" system manuals. The "Input parameters for the RF300 system"
product information contains important information for working with RF300 and MIFARE
Classic transponders.
You can find the current versions of the manuals on the pages of the Siemens Industry Online
Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/14971/man).
Abbreviations and naming conventions
The following terms/abbreviations are used synonymously in this document:
Mobile reader
Reader, hand terminal, handheld
Transponder
Tag, data carrier, mobile data storage (MDS)

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Decommissioning
Decommission the device properly to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing
confidential data in the device memory.
To do this, reset the device to the factory settings.
Recycling and disposal
The products are low in harmful substances, can be recycled and meet the requirements of
the Directive 2012/19/EU for disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Do not dispose of the products at public disposal sites.
For environmentally compliant recycling and disposal of your electronic waste, please contact
a company certified for the disposal of electronic waste or your Siemens representative.
Note the different country-specific regulations.

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Safety instructions
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2.1 General safety information
NOTICE
Use of original parts only
To operate the mobile reader and the docking station, only original power supply units that
can be ordered from Siemens and batteries approved by Siemens may be used! The use of
impermissible components can result in the destruction of the mobile reader or the docking
station.
CAUTION
Risk of explosion of the battery
The mobile reader has a lithium-ion battery. Lithium-ion batteries can explode when they
are exposed to fire or heat. The battery must not be disassembled and exposed to fire or
heat (greater than 60 °C / 140 °F).
If the mobile reader will not be used for some time, remove the battery.
NOTICE
Avoid environmental impacts on the reader/docking station
Do not place the mobile reader, docking station and power supply unit close to heat sources
(fan heaters or similar) and do not expose them to direct sunlight, excessive dust sources or
shock. Make sure that the cables and power supply unit do not pose a tripping hazard.
To avoid overheating, the mobile reader, docking station and power supply unit cannot be
covered during operation.
Please note that the mobile reader should only be operated indoors.
NOTICE
Repairs only by authorized qualified personnel
Unauthorized opening of and improper repairs to the device may result in substantial
damage to equipment or danger. Repairs may only be carried out by authorized qualified
personnel.
NOTICE
Operating the touch screen
Only operate the touch screen with your fingertips or with a touch pen intended for this
purpose. Never use a ballpoint pen or other sharp objects.

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2.1 General safety information
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NOTICE
Maximum permissible transmit power
Maximum permissible transmit power in the frequency band:
•WLAN:
–Max. 100 mW in 2.4 GHz band
–Max. 200 mW in 5 GHz band
•RFID: Max. 42 dBµA/m at 10 m distance (mag. field strength)
CAUTION
Damage to retina due to camera flash
Do not flash the camera directly into the eyes of persons in the vicinity or your own eyes, as
this could damage the retina.
Note
Switching on the display in Idle mode
If the display of the mobile reader is in Idle mode, it can be activated by pressing the "Power"
button briefly.

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2.2 Security recommendations
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2.2 Security recommendations
To prevent unauthorized access, observe the following security recommendations when
working with the reader.
General
•Check regularly that the device complies with these recommendations and/or other
internal security policies.
•Do not connect the device directly to the Internet. Operate the device within a protected
network area.
•Do not establish a WLAN connection with the device. If you do establish a WLAN
connection, make sure that it is a secure connection.
Physical access
•Restrict physical access to the device.
•The device does not have user management functions. Make sure that only adequately
qualified and authorized personnel have access to the device.
•Lock unused physical ports (e.g. Ethernet ports) on the device. Unused ports can be used
to access the system without authorization.
Software (security functions)
•Keep the software up to date. Keep yourself informed regularly about safety updates for
the product.
You can find information about this at Link: (https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).
•For compatibility reasons, the pre-installed Web browser contains both weak and strong
TLS encryption algorithms. For security reasons, protect your server against the use of
weak encryption algorithms with corresponding measures.
•Make sure that the apps installed and operated on the device are from trusted sources.
•Activate only protocols that you actually need to use the device.
•The XML protocols are sent unencrypted. Take suitable measures to ensure that the XML
communication is tap-proof.
Passwords
•The transponders usually have "Lock" and "Kill" passwords. Set these passwords to ensure
that an attacker who obtains physical access to the transponders cannot set them or
change the transponder contents.

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2.2 Security recommendations
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Keys and certificates
This section deals with the security keys and certificates that you need to set up SSL.
•We urgently recommend creating your own SSL certificates and making them available.
Preset certificates and keys are present in the device.
The preset and automatically created SSL certificates are self-signed. We recommend
using certificates signed either by a reliable external certification authority or an internal
certification authority.
The device has an interface via which you can import certificates and keys.
•We recommend that you use certificates with a cryptographic key length of at least 4096
bits.
•If protocols support both certificates and keys, you should favor certificates.
•The following certificate formats are supported for the import:
Certificate
Supported formats
HTTPS
*.p12
Firmware encryption
The firmware itself is signed and encrypted. This ensures that only authentic firmware can be
downloaded to the device.

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2.3 Protocols
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2.3 Protocols
Secure/non-secure protocols
•Use only secure protocols when access to the device is not secured by physical protection
measures.
The following protocols provide secure alternatives:
HTTP →HTTPS
•To prevent unauthorized access to the device or network, set up appropriate safeguards
against non-secure protocols.
•Enable only the services (protocols) that will actually be used on the device. The same
applies to the installed interfaces/ports. Unused ports could be used to access the network
downstream from the device.
List of available protocols
All available protocols and their ports that are used with SIMATIC RF160B are listed below.
Table 2- 1 List of available protocols
Service/
Protocol
Protocol/
Port number
Preset port
status
Port
configurable
Port number
configurable
Authenticatio
n
Encryption 1)
DHCP
UDP/67
UDP/68
Open
✓
--
--
--
NTP
UDP/123
Open
✓
--
--
--
DNS
UDP/53
Open
✓
--
--
--
HTTP
TCP/80
Open 2)
✓
--
--
--
HTTPS
TCP/443
Open 2)
✓
--
--
✓
1) You can find more information on the encryption methods used in the appendix.
2) If the application was started.
Explanation of the table:
•Authentication
Specifies whether authentication of the communication partner takes place.
•Encryption
Specifies whether the transfer is encrypted.

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2.4 Security information
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2.4 Security information
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.
In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is
necessary to implement –and continuously maintain –a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial
security concept. Siemens’products and solutions constitute one element of such a concept.
Customers are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to their plants, systems,
machines and networks. Such systems, machines and components should only be connected
to an enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent such a connection is necessary
and only when appropriate security measures (e.g. firewalls and/or network segmentation)
are in place.
For additional information on industrial security measures that may be implemented, please
visit
https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity.
Siemens’products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more
secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are
available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no
longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customer’s exposure to
cyber threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS
Feed under
https://www.siemens.com/cert.
Note on firmware/software support
Siemens only provides bug and security fixes for the last released firmware/software version.
This means that Siemens only monitors the current firmware/software version for security
vulnerabilities.

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Description
3
The SIMATIC RF360M and RF660M mobile readers consist of a SIMATIC RF160B base device
and a head module. Depending on the head module used, the reader can be operated in the
HF (RF360H: SIMATIC RF200 and RF300) or in the UHF frequency range (RF660H: SIMATIC
RF600).
Area of application
These devices expand the RFID systems with powerful mobile HF or UHF readers for
applications in the areas of logistics, production and service. They are primarily used for
mobile acquisition and transmission (reading and writing) of transponder data. This makes
the readers an indispensable tool for commissioning and testing.
Figure 3-1 Product photo of the SIMATIC RF660M and RF360M incl. docking station
The mobile readers are designed for use in harsh environments - they are very rugged and
protected against splash water. The backlit display is easy to read even under unfavorable
lighting conditions.

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Scope of delivery and accessories
The scope of delivery of the SIMATIC RF160B base device includes a battery and a retaining
strap. For operation, you also need a HF or UHF head module suitable for your conditions of
use (HF: RF360H / UHF: RF660H), as well as a charging/docking station. The product scope is
expanded by a pistol handle and a battery that can be ordered separately.
You can find information and order data for these products in the section "Order data
(Page 91)".
Features
The following tables provide you with an overview of the features of the mobile readers.
Table 3- 1 Features of the charging/docking station
Features
Charging/docking station
Power supply
interface
DC socket (hollow plug)
Ethernet
interface
RJ45 (10/100 Mb)
USB interface
Type A
For connecting removable data storage media (USB sticks)
Table 3- 2 Features of the basic device
Features
Base device: SIMATIC RF160B
Camera
5 megapixels, autofocus
Degree of protection
IP65
Software
SIMATIC Mobile Reader for RFID
Interfaces
WLAN
Table 3- 3 Features of the reader depending on the head module used
Features
Head modules
HF head module:
SIMATIC RF360H
UHF head module:
SIMATIC RF660H
Frequency range
13.56 MHz
865 to 928 MHz 1)
•ETSI (Europe): 865 to 868 MHz
•FCC (USA): 902 to 928 MHz
•CMIIT (China):
920.625 to 924.375 MHz
Radiated
power
--
•ETSI/CMIIT: 9 ... 400 mW EIRP;
9.5 ... 26 dBm EIRP
•FCC: 8.5 ... 380 mW EIRP;
9.3 ... 25.8 dBm EIRP
Read range
≤10 cm
≤1.3 m

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Features
Head modules
Transmission
speed
≥800 byte/s
(depending on the transponder
protocol)
400 kbps
Readable
transponder
protocols
•ISO 15693 / ISO 18000-3
•RF300 (proprietary)
•ISO 14443 (MOBY E, MIFARE
Classic)
•ISO 18000-62
•ISO 18000-63
•EPCglobal UHF Class 1 Gen 2
Compatible
transponders
All RF300T, MDS D and MDS E
transponders that ...:
•the RF310R can also read (HF
head module with internal
antenna)
•the RF350R with connected
antenna can also read (HF head
module with antenna connector)
You can find detailed information on
this in the "SIMATIC RF300" system
manual.
All transponders and smart labels of
the RF600 product family.
Functions
•Read tag ID
•Initialize transponder
•Read data from the transponder
•Write data to the transponder
•Save and transfer transponder
data
•Display and edit data in decimal,
hexadecimal and ASCII format
•Logbook function
•App in English and German
•Read tag ID
•Read data from the transponder
•Write data to the transponder
•Localize transponder
•Daten in Dezimal, Hexadezimal
und ASCII anzeigen und editieren
•Password protection of the
transponder that can be enabled
or disabled
•Logbook function
•App in English and German
1) Depending on the country or region and the SIMATIC RF660H head module version used.

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Commissioning
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4.1 Commissioning (hardware)
Before the first commissioning of the mobile reader, make sure that the battery inserted in
the reader in the factory is fully charged. You can charge the battery by placing the reader in
the charging/docking station. To do this, connect the charging/docking station to the power
supply using the power supply unit provided and insert the reader in the charging/docking
station.
4.1.1 Connecting the charging/docking station
You can charge the battery of the mobile reader and spare batteries using the
charging/docking station. Over the Ethernet interface, you can connect the charging/docking
station with your network via a reader. Over the USB interface, you can connect removable
data storage media to the charging/docking station.
Procedure
Follow these steps to connect and commission the charging/docking station:
1. Set up the charging/docking station in a level, stable, clean place, away from direct sunlight.
2. Insert the power supply cable into the external power supply unit.
3. Insert the DC plug of the power supply unit into the DC socket on the rear of the
charging/docking station ( ).
4. If necessary, insert the Ethernet cable into the RJ45 socket on the rear of the
charging/docking station.

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4.1 Commissioning (hardware)
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Interfaces
The charging/docking station has three interfaces, as well as two charging interfaces for the
mobile reader and spare batteries.
Figure 4-1 Interfaces of the charging/docking station
①
USB interface
(type A)
④
Charging interface for the mobile reader
②
Ethernet interface
(RJ45; 10/100 Mb)
⑤
Charging interface for spare batteries
③
Power supply interface
(DC socket; hollow plug)
4.1.2 Replacing/inserting the battery
The reader's battery is inserted in the factory as standard. A description of how to replace the
battery or insert a new battery is provided below. The battery compartment is located on the
back of the reader.
Procedure
Follow these steps to replace the battery of the mobile reader:
1. Remove the retaining strap, if necessary, by unhooking it at the bottom of the remove or
remove the pistol handle as described in section "Attaching/replacing the reader handle
(Page 26)".
2. Turn or lay the reader on its front.
3. Open the battery compartment by pressing the latch (metal clip) lengthways towards the
head module (top of reader) ①.

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4. Remove the battery by lifting it upwards from the bottom of the device ②.
Figure 4-2 Removing the battery
5. Insert the battery downwards at an angle into the battery compartment ③so that the
contacts of the battery touch the contacts of the reader.
6. Then press the battery downwards on the underside of the device ④.
Make sure that the latch (metal clip) engages.
Figure 4-3 Inserting the battery
7. If necessary, re-attach the retaining strap or the pistol handle.
Changing the battery during operation
The mobile reader has a buffer battery. This enables battery replacement during operation
without the need to turn off the reader or close apps - provided the battery replacement is
completed within a few seconds (about 5 s, max. 10 s) and the reader has been in operation
for at least 30 minutes beforehand.
In battery replacement during operation, the display is disabled for energy-saving reasons. All
other device functions, in particular the processor, memory and WLAN, remain operational. In
addition, the device clock continues counting time for several days even without battery.

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4.1 Commissioning (hardware)
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4.1.3 Charging the battery
You have a number of options for charging the battery of the mobile reader. The
charging/docking station has two charging cradles. You can charge the reader battery with
the left-hand charging cradle and a spare battery with the right-hand charging cradle.
Procedure: Charging the reader battery
To charge the reader battery, you must insert the bottom of the reader vertically into the left-
hand charging cradle.
Figure 4-4 Inserting the reader in the charging/docking station
Procedure: Charging the spare battery
Follow these steps to insert a spare battery in the charging/docking station:
1. Insert the spare battery downwards at an angle into the battery compartment so that the
contacts of the battery touch the contacts of the charging/docking station ①.
2. Then press the spare battery downwards ②.
Make sure that the spare battery latches into place.
Figure 4-5 Inserting the battery in the charging/docking station