Siemens SIMATIC RF300 User guide
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1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 15
1.1 Preface .............................................................................................................................. 15
2 Safety information............................................................................................................................... 19
2.1 Security information .......................................................................................................... 21
3 System overview.................................................................................................................................. 23
3.1 RFID systems...................................................................................................................... 23
3.2 SIMATIC RF300................................................................................................................... 24
3.2.1 System overview of SIMATIC RF300 ................................................................................... 24
3.2.2 RFID components and their function .................................................................................. 26
3.2.3 Application areas of RF300................................................................................................. 33
3.3 System conguration ......................................................................................................... 34
3.3.1 Overview........................................................................................................................... 34
3.3.2 Assembly line example: Use of RF300 transponders............................................................ 35
3.3.3 Example of container and cardboard container handling: Use of ISO transponders .............. 36
4 Planning the RF300 system ................................................................................................................. 39
4.1 Fundamentals of application planning................................................................................ 39
4.1.1 Selection criteria for SIMATIC RF300 components ............................................................... 39
4.1.2 Transmission window and read/write distance .................................................................... 40
4.1.3 Width of the transmission window ..................................................................................... 43
4.1.4 Impact of secondary elds.................................................................................................. 44
4.1.5 Setup aid for the reader ..................................................................................................... 46
4.1.6 Permissible directions of motion of the transponder ........................................................... 47
4.1.7 Operation in static and dynamic mode ............................................................................... 48
4.1.8 Dwell time of the transponder............................................................................................ 48
4.1.9 Communication between communications module, reader and transponder ...................... 49
4.2 Field data for transponders, readers and antennas.............................................................. 49
4.2.1 Field data of RF300 transponders ....................................................................................... 50
4.2.2 Field data of ISO transponders (MDS D).............................................................................. 53
4.2.3 Field data of ISO transponders (MDS E) .............................................................................. 59
4.2.4 Minimum clearances.......................................................................................................... 61
4.3 Installation guidelines........................................................................................................ 65
4.3.1 Overview........................................................................................................................... 65
4.3.2 Reduction of interference due to metal............................................................................... 66
4.3.3 Eects of metal on dierent transponders and readers........................................................ 69
4.3.4 Impact on the transmission window by metal..................................................................... 69
4.3.4.1 Impact on the transmission window by metal..................................................................... 70
4.3.4.2 RF340R.............................................................................................................................. 73
4.3.4.3 RF350R.............................................................................................................................. 77
4.3.4.4 RF360R.............................................................................................................................. 90
4.3.4.5 RF380R.............................................................................................................................. 92
4.3.4.6 RF382R.............................................................................................................................. 96
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4.4 Mechanical resistance of the readers and transponders ...................................................... 97
4.5 Chemical resistance of the readers and transponders.......................................................... 97
4.5.1 Readers ............................................................................................................................. 97
4.5.1.1 Overview of the readers and their housing materials .......................................................... 97
4.5.1.2 Polyamide 12 (PA 12)......................................................................................................... 98
4.5.2 Transponder ...................................................................................................................... 99
4.5.2.1 Overview of the transponders and their housing materials.................................................. 99
4.5.2.2 Epoxy resin ...................................................................................................................... 101
4.5.2.3 Polyamide 6 and Polyamide 6.6 GF30............................................................................... 103
4.5.2.4 Polyamide 12 (PA 12)....................................................................................................... 104
4.5.2.5 Polycarbonate (PC)........................................................................................................... 106
4.5.2.6 Polyphenylene sulde (PPS).............................................................................................. 107
4.5.2.7 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC).................................................................................................... 108
4.6 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).......................................................... 108
4.6.1 Overview......................................................................................................................... 108
4.6.2 What does EMC mean?..................................................................................................... 109
4.6.3 Basic rules ....................................................................................................................... 110
4.6.4 Electromagnetic interference ........................................................................................... 111
4.6.5 Cabinet conguration....................................................................................................... 115
4.6.6 Prevention of interference sources ................................................................................... 117
4.6.7 Electrostatic discharges.................................................................................................... 118
4.6.7.1 Generation/formation ...................................................................................................... 118
4.6.7.2 Discharge and eect ........................................................................................................ 119
4.6.7.3 Installation example......................................................................................................... 120
4.6.8 Equipotential bonding...................................................................................................... 122
4.6.9 Cable shielding ................................................................................................................ 123
5 Readers .............................................................................................................................................. 127
5.1 SIMATIC RF310R............................................................................................................... 128
5.1.1 Features .......................................................................................................................... 128
5.1.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 129
5.1.3 Pin assignment of the RS-422 interface ............................................................................ 129
5.1.4 LED operating display....................................................................................................... 129
5.1.5 Ensuring reliable data exchange....................................................................................... 130
5.1.6 Metal-free area ................................................................................................................ 130
5.1.7 Minimum distance between RF310R readers .................................................................... 131
5.1.8 Using the reader in hazardous area .................................................................................. 131
5.1.8.1 Using the reader in hazardous area for gases .................................................................... 134
5.1.8.2 Using the reader in hazardous area for dust...................................................................... 135
5.1.8.3 Installation and operating conditions for hazardous areas:................................................ 135
5.1.8.4 Extended installation and operating conditions for hazardous areas for applications
according to UL Hazardous Location (USA and Canada) .................................................... 136
5.1.9 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 137
5.1.10 Approvals ........................................................................................................................ 138
5.1.11 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 140
5.2 SIMATIC RF310R with Scanmode ...................................................................................... 140
5.2.1 Features .......................................................................................................................... 141
5.2.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 141
5.2.3 Pin assignment of the RS-422 interface ............................................................................ 141
5.2.4 LED operating display....................................................................................................... 142
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5.2.5 Ensuring reliable data exchange....................................................................................... 142
5.2.6 Metal-free area ................................................................................................................ 142
5.2.7 Minimum distance between several readers ..................................................................... 143
5.2.8 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 143
5.2.9 Approvals ........................................................................................................................ 145
5.2.10 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 146
5.3 SIMATIC RF340R/RF350R .................................................................................................. 147
5.3.1 SIMATIC RF340R............................................................................................................... 147
5.3.1.1 Features .......................................................................................................................... 147
5.3.1.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 147
5.3.1.3 Pin assignment of the RS-422 interface ............................................................................ 148
5.3.1.4 LED operating display....................................................................................................... 148
5.3.1.5 Ensuring reliable data exchange....................................................................................... 149
5.3.1.6 Metal-free area ................................................................................................................ 149
5.3.1.7 Minimum distance between RF340R readers .................................................................... 150
5.3.1.8 Using the readers in a hazardous area .............................................................................. 150
5.3.1.9 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 156
5.3.1.10 Approvals ........................................................................................................................ 157
5.3.1.11 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 159
5.3.2 SIMATIC RF350R............................................................................................................... 160
5.3.2.1 Features .......................................................................................................................... 160
5.3.2.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 160
5.3.2.3 Pin assignment of the RS-422 interface ............................................................................ 161
5.3.2.4 LED operating display....................................................................................................... 161
5.3.2.5 Ensuring reliable data exchange....................................................................................... 162
5.3.2.6 Metal-free area ................................................................................................................ 162
5.3.2.7 Using the readers in hazardous areas................................................................................ 162
5.3.2.8 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 171
5.3.2.9 Approvals ........................................................................................................................ 173
5.3.2.10 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 174
5.4 SIMATIC RF360R............................................................................................................... 175
5.4.1 Features .......................................................................................................................... 175
5.4.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 175
5.4.3 Connecting the reader to functional ground ..................................................................... 175
5.4.4 Connecting readers.......................................................................................................... 177
5.4.5 Pin assignment of the interfaces....................................................................................... 179
5.4.6 LED displays..................................................................................................................... 179
5.4.7 Ensuring reliable data exchange....................................................................................... 181
5.4.8 Metal-free area ................................................................................................................ 181
5.4.9 Minimum distance between several RF360R readers......................................................... 182
5.4.10 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 183
5.4.11 Approvals ........................................................................................................................ 185
5.4.12 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 186
5.5 SIMATIC RF380R............................................................................................................... 187
5.5.1 Features .......................................................................................................................... 187
5.5.2 RF380R ordering data ...................................................................................................... 187
5.5.3 Pin assignment of RF380R RS-232/RS-422 interface .......................................................... 187
5.5.4 LED operating display....................................................................................................... 188
5.5.5 Ensuring reliable data exchange....................................................................................... 189
5.5.6 Metal-free area ................................................................................................................ 189
5.5.7 Minimum distance between RF380R readers .................................................................... 190
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5.5.8 Using the reader in hazardous area .................................................................................. 190
5.5.8.1 Using the reader in hazardous area for gases .................................................................... 193
5.5.8.2 Using the reader in hazardous area for dust...................................................................... 194
5.5.8.3 Installation and operating conditions for hazardous areas:................................................ 194
5.5.8.4 Extended installation and operating conditions for hazardous areas for applications
according to UL Hazardous Location (USA and Canada) .................................................... 195
5.5.9 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 196
5.5.10 Approvals ........................................................................................................................ 197
5.5.11 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 199
5.6 SIMATIC RF382R with Scanmode - 1st generation ............................................................. 199
5.6.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 200
5.6.2 RF382R with Scanmode ordering data.............................................................................. 200
5.6.3 Pin assignment RF382R Scanmode RS232 interface .......................................................... 200
5.6.4 LED operating display....................................................................................................... 201
5.6.5 Ensuring reliable data exchange....................................................................................... 201
5.6.6 Mounting on metal.......................................................................................................... 201
5.6.7 Minimum distance between several RF382R Scanmode readers ........................................ 201
5.6.8 Transmission window....................................................................................................... 202
5.6.9 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 204
5.6.10 Approvals ........................................................................................................................ 206
5.6.11 Dimensional diagram ....................................................................................................... 207
6 Antennas............................................................................................................................................ 209
6.1 ANT 1 .............................................................................................................................. 209
6.1.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 209
6.1.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 209
6.1.3 Flush-mounted in metal ................................................................................................... 210
6.1.4 Minimum clearances........................................................................................................ 210
6.1.5 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 212
6.1.6 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 213
6.2 ANT 3 .............................................................................................................................. 213
6.2.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 213
6.2.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 214
6.2.3 Mounting on/in metal ...................................................................................................... 214
6.2.4 Minimum clearances........................................................................................................ 215
6.2.5 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 216
6.2.6 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 217
6.3 ANT 3S ............................................................................................................................ 218
6.3.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 218
6.3.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 218
6.3.3 Mounting on/in metal ...................................................................................................... 219
6.3.4 Minimum clearances........................................................................................................ 220
6.3.5 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 221
6.3.6 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 222
6.4 ANT 8 .............................................................................................................................. 222
6.4.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 222
6.4.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 222
6.4.3 Transmission window....................................................................................................... 223
6.4.4 Flush-mounted in metal ................................................................................................... 224
6.4.5 Minimum clearances........................................................................................................ 224
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6.4.6 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 225
6.4.7 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 226
6.5 ANT 12 ............................................................................................................................ 227
6.5.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 227
6.5.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 227
6.5.3 Transmission window....................................................................................................... 228
6.5.4 Flush-mounted in metal ................................................................................................... 228
6.5.5 Minimum clearances........................................................................................................ 229
6.5.6 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 230
6.5.7 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 231
6.6 ANT 18 ............................................................................................................................ 231
6.6.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 231
6.6.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 231
6.6.3 Transmission window....................................................................................................... 232
6.6.4 Flush-mounted in metal ................................................................................................... 232
6.6.5 Minimum clearances........................................................................................................ 233
6.6.6 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 234
6.6.7 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 235
6.7 ANT 30 ............................................................................................................................ 235
6.7.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 235
6.7.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 236
6.7.3 Transmission window....................................................................................................... 236
6.7.4 Flush-mounted in metal ................................................................................................... 237
6.7.5 Minimum clearances........................................................................................................ 237
6.7.6 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 238
6.7.7 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 239
6.8 ANT 12 (stainless steel variant) ........................................................................................ 240
6.8.1 Features .......................................................................................................................... 240
6.8.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 240
6.8.3 Antenna connection ........................................................................................................ 240
6.8.4 Transmission window....................................................................................................... 242
6.8.5 Flush-mounted in metal ................................................................................................... 242
6.8.6 Minimum spacing ............................................................................................................ 243
6.8.7 Technical data.................................................................................................................. 244
6.8.8 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 245
6.9 ANT 18 (stainless steel variant) ........................................................................................ 246
6.9.1 Features .......................................................................................................................... 246
6.9.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 246
6.9.3 Antenna connection ........................................................................................................ 247
6.9.4 Transmission window....................................................................................................... 248
6.9.5 Flush-mounted in metal ................................................................................................... 248
6.9.6 Minimum spacing ............................................................................................................ 249
6.9.7 Technical data.................................................................................................................. 250
6.9.8 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 251
6.10 ANT 30 (stainless steel variant) ........................................................................................ 252
6.10.1 Features .......................................................................................................................... 252
6.10.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 252
6.10.3 Antenna connection ........................................................................................................ 253
6.10.4 Transmission window....................................................................................................... 254
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6.10.5 Flush-mounted in metal................................................................................................... 254
6.10.6 Minimum spacing ............................................................................................................ 255
6.10.7 Technical data.................................................................................................................. 256
6.10.8 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 257
7 RF300 transponder ............................................................................................................................ 259
7.1 Memory conguration of the RF300 transponders ............................................................ 259
7.2 SIMATIC RF320T............................................................................................................... 261
7.2.1 Features .......................................................................................................................... 261
7.2.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 261
7.2.3 Mounting on metal.......................................................................................................... 262
7.2.4 Technical data.................................................................................................................. 263
7.2.5 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 264
7.3 SIMATIC RF330T............................................................................................................... 264
7.3.1 Features .......................................................................................................................... 264
7.3.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 265
7.3.3 Mounting on/in metal ...................................................................................................... 265
7.3.4 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 267
7.3.5 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 268
7.4 SIMATIC RF340T............................................................................................................... 269
7.4.1 Features .......................................................................................................................... 269
7.4.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 269
7.4.3 Mounting on metal.......................................................................................................... 269
7.4.4 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 271
7.4.5 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 272
7.5 SIMATIC RF350T............................................................................................................... 273
7.5.1 Features .......................................................................................................................... 273
7.5.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 273
7.5.3 Mounting on metal.......................................................................................................... 273
7.5.4 Mounting options ............................................................................................................ 274
7.5.5 Technical data.................................................................................................................. 275
7.5.6 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 277
7.6 SIMATIC RF360T............................................................................................................... 277
7.6.1 Features .......................................................................................................................... 277
7.6.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 278
7.6.3 Mounting on metal.......................................................................................................... 278
7.6.4 Technical data.................................................................................................................. 281
7.6.5 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 282
7.7 SIMATIC RF370T............................................................................................................... 283
7.7.1 Features .......................................................................................................................... 283
7.7.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 283
7.7.3 Mounting on metal.......................................................................................................... 283
7.7.4 Mounting instructions...................................................................................................... 285
7.7.5 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 285
7.7.6 Dimensional drawing ....................................................................................................... 286
7.8 SIMATIC RF380T............................................................................................................... 287
7.8.1 Features .......................................................................................................................... 287
7.8.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 287
7.8.3 Installation guidelines for RF380T .................................................................................... 287
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7.8.3.1 Mounting instructions...................................................................................................... 288
7.8.3.2 Metal-free area ................................................................................................................ 289
7.8.4 Conguring instructions................................................................................................... 291
7.8.4.1 Temperature dependence of the transmission window ..................................................... 291
7.8.4.2 Temperature response in cyclic operation ......................................................................... 291
7.8.5 Cleaning the mobile data memory ................................................................................... 293
7.8.6 Use of the transponder in the Ex protection area .............................................................. 294
7.8.6.1 Use of the transponder in hazardous areas for gases......................................................... 294
7.8.6.2 Installation and operating conditions for the hazardous area ............................................ 295
7.8.7 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 295
7.8.8 Dimensional drawing ....................................................................................................... 296
8 ISO transponder................................................................................................................................. 297
8.1 Memory conguration of ISO the transponders ................................................................ 298
8.2 MDS D100 ....................................................................................................................... 300
8.2.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 300
8.2.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 300
8.2.3 Metal-free area ................................................................................................................ 300
8.2.4 Technical data.................................................................................................................. 302
8.2.5 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 303
8.3 MDS D117 ....................................................................................................................... 304
8.3.1 Features .......................................................................................................................... 304
8.3.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 304
8.3.3 Mounting in metal ........................................................................................................... 304
8.3.4 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 305
8.3.5 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 306
8.4 MDS D124 ....................................................................................................................... 306
8.4.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 306
8.4.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 307
8.4.3 Mounting on metal.......................................................................................................... 307
8.4.4 Using the MDS D124 in hazardous areas........................................................................... 308
8.4.5 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 311
8.4.6 EC declaration of conformity according to directive 2014/34/EU MDS D124....................... 312
8.4.7 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 312
8.5 MDS D126 ....................................................................................................................... 313
8.5.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 313
8.5.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 313
8.5.3 Mounting on metal.......................................................................................................... 313
8.5.4 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 314
8.5.5 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 316
8.6 MDS D127 ....................................................................................................................... 316
8.6.1 Features .......................................................................................................................... 316
8.6.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 316
8.6.3 Mounting in metal ........................................................................................................... 317
8.6.4 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 318
8.6.5 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 319
8.7 MDS D139 ....................................................................................................................... 320
8.7.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 320
8.7.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 320
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8.7.3 Mounting on metal.......................................................................................................... 321
8.7.4 Cleaning the transponder................................................................................................. 322
8.7.5 Use in hazardous areas..................................................................................................... 323
8.7.5.1 Use in hazardous areas for gasses..................................................................................... 324
8.7.5.2 Use in hazardous areas for dusts ...................................................................................... 325
8.7.6 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 325
8.7.7 Dimension drawings ........................................................................................................ 327
8.8 MDS D160 ....................................................................................................................... 328
8.8.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 328
8.8.2 Information for RF300 compatibility................................................................................. 328
8.8.3 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 328
8.8.4 Mounting on metal.......................................................................................................... 329
8.8.5 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 329
8.8.6 Dimension drawings ........................................................................................................ 331
8.9 MDS D165 ....................................................................................................................... 332
8.9.1 Features .......................................................................................................................... 332
8.9.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 332
8.9.3 Technical data.................................................................................................................. 332
8.9.4 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 334
8.10 MDS D200 ....................................................................................................................... 334
8.10.1 Features .......................................................................................................................... 334
8.10.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 334
8.10.3 Metal-free area ................................................................................................................ 335
8.10.4 Technical data.................................................................................................................. 336
8.10.5 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 338
8.11 MDS D261 ....................................................................................................................... 338
8.11.1 Features .......................................................................................................................... 338
8.11.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 338
8.11.3 Technical data.................................................................................................................. 339
8.11.4 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 340
8.12 MDS D324 ....................................................................................................................... 341
8.12.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 341
8.12.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 341
8.12.3 Mounting on metal .......................................................................................................... 341
8.12.4 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 342
8.12.5 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 344
8.13 MDS D339 ....................................................................................................................... 344
8.13.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 344
8.13.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 345
8.13.3 Mounting on metal .......................................................................................................... 345
8.13.4 Cleaning the transponder................................................................................................. 346
8.13.5 Use in hazardous areas..................................................................................................... 347
8.13.5.1 Use in hazardous areas for gasses..................................................................................... 348
8.13.5.2 Use in hazardous areas for dusts ...................................................................................... 349
8.13.6 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 349
8.13.7 Dimensional drawing ....................................................................................................... 351
8.14 MDS D400 ....................................................................................................................... 352
8.14.1 Features .......................................................................................................................... 352
8.14.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 352
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8.14.3 Metal-free area ................................................................................................................ 352
8.14.4 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 354
8.14.5 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 355
8.15 MDS D421 ....................................................................................................................... 356
8.15.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 356
8.15.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 356
8.15.3 Mounting on metal .......................................................................................................... 356
8.15.4 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 358
8.15.5 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 360
8.16 MDS D422 ....................................................................................................................... 360
8.16.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 360
8.16.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 360
8.16.3 Mounting in metal ........................................................................................................... 361
8.16.4 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 361
8.16.5 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 363
8.17 MDS D423 ....................................................................................................................... 363
8.17.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 363
8.17.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 363
8.17.3 Mounting on metal .......................................................................................................... 364
8.17.4 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 365
8.17.5 Dimensional drawing ....................................................................................................... 367
8.18 MDS D424 ....................................................................................................................... 367
8.18.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 367
8.18.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 367
8.18.3 Mounting on metal .......................................................................................................... 368
8.18.4 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 369
8.18.5 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 370
8.19 MDS D425 ....................................................................................................................... 371
8.19.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 371
8.19.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 371
8.19.3 Application example ........................................................................................................ 372
8.19.4 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 372
8.19.5 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 374
8.20 MDS D426 ....................................................................................................................... 374
8.20.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 374
8.20.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 375
8.20.3 Mounting on metal .......................................................................................................... 375
8.20.4 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 376
8.20.5 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 377
8.21 MDS D428 ....................................................................................................................... 378
8.21.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 378
8.21.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 378
8.21.3 Application example ........................................................................................................ 379
8.21.4 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 379
8.21.5 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 381
8.22 MDS D460 ....................................................................................................................... 381
8.22.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 381
8.22.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 382
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8.22.3 Mounting on metal .......................................................................................................... 382
8.22.4 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 383
8.22.5 Dimension drawings ........................................................................................................ 384
8.23 MDS D521 ....................................................................................................................... 384
8.23.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 384
8.23.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 385
8.23.3 Mounting on metal .......................................................................................................... 385
8.23.4 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 387
8.23.5 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 388
8.24 MDS D522 ....................................................................................................................... 389
8.24.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 389
8.24.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 389
8.24.3 Mounting in metal ........................................................................................................... 389
8.24.4 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 390
8.24.5 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 391
8.25 MDS D522 special variant................................................................................................. 392
8.25.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 392
8.25.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 392
8.25.3 Mounting in metal ........................................................................................................... 392
8.25.4 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 394
8.25.5 Dimensional drawing ....................................................................................................... 395
8.26 MDS D524 ....................................................................................................................... 396
8.26.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 396
8.26.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 396
8.26.3 Mounting on metal .......................................................................................................... 396
8.26.4 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 397
8.26.5 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 399
8.27 MDS D525 ....................................................................................................................... 399
8.27.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 399
8.27.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 399
8.27.3 Application example ........................................................................................................ 400
8.27.4 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 400
8.27.5 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 402
8.28 MDS D526 ....................................................................................................................... 402
8.28.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 402
8.28.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 403
8.28.3 Mounting on metal .......................................................................................................... 403
8.28.4 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 404
8.28.5 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 405
8.29 MDS D528 ....................................................................................................................... 406
8.29.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 406
8.29.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 406
8.29.3 Application example ........................................................................................................ 407
8.29.4 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 407
8.29.5 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 409
8.30 MDS D560 ....................................................................................................................... 409
8.30.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 409
8.30.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 410
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8.30.3 Mounting on metal .......................................................................................................... 410
8.30.4 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 411
8.30.5 Dimension drawings ........................................................................................................ 412
9 System integration ............................................................................................................................ 413
9.1 ASM 475.......................................................................................................................... 416
9.1.1 Features .......................................................................................................................... 416
9.1.2 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 417
9.1.3 Indicators ........................................................................................................................ 418
9.1.4 Conguration................................................................................................................... 420
9.1.5 Shield connection ............................................................................................................ 422
9.1.6 Technical data.................................................................................................................. 422
10 System diagnostics ............................................................................................................................ 425
10.1 Error codes of the RF300 readers...................................................................................... 425
10.2 Diagnostics functions - STEP 7.......................................................................................... 426
10.2.1 Overview......................................................................................................................... 426
10.2.2 Reader diagnostics with "reader status" (SLG-STATUS) ....................................................... 427
10.2.3 Transponder diagnostics with "Tag status" (MDS-STATUS).................................................. 431
A Appendix............................................................................................................................................ 435
A.1 Certicates & approvals.................................................................................................... 435
A.2 Accessories...................................................................................................................... 437
A.2.1 Wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems...................................................... 437
A.2.1.1 Features .......................................................................................................................... 437
A.2.1.2 Scope of supply ............................................................................................................... 437
A.2.1.3 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 438
A.2.1.4 Safety Information ........................................................................................................... 439
A.2.1.5 Mounting & connecting ................................................................................................... 440
A.2.1.6 Pin assignment of DC outputs and mains connection........................................................ 443
A.2.1.7 Technical specications .................................................................................................... 443
A.2.1.8 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 446
A.2.1.9 Certicates and approvals................................................................................................. 446
A.2.2 Transponder holders ........................................................................................................ 448
A.2.3 MOBY I migration............................................................................................................. 454
A.3 Connecting cable............................................................................................................. 456
A.3.1 RF3xxR reader (RS422) with ASM 456, RF160C, RF166C, RF170C, RF180C, RF182C,
RF18xC/RF18xCI............................................................................................................... 457
A.3.2 Reader RF3xxR (RS422) with ASM 475.............................................................................. 459
A.3.3 Reader RF3xxR (RS-422) with RF120C............................................................................... 460
A.3.4 Reader RF380R (RS232) - PC............................................................................................. 460
A.4 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 462
B Service & Support .............................................................................................................................. 473
Index .................................................................................................................................................. 475
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Introduction 1
1.1 Preface
Purpose of this document
This system manual contains all the information needed to plan and congure the system.
It is intended both for programming and testing/debugging personnel who commission the
system themselves and connect it with other units (automation systems, further programming
devices), as well as for service and maintenance personnel who install expansions or carry out
fault/error analyses.
Scope of validity of this document
This documentation is valid for all variants of the SIMATIC RF300 system and describes the
devices shipped as of 02/2021.
Additional information
You will nd additional information on the devices listed in this manual and their conguration
and parameter assignment in the following manuals:
• Operating Instructions "Mobile reader RF350M"
• Compact operating instructions "SIMATIC RF310R Scan Mode"
• Compact operating instructions "SIMATIC RF382R Scan Mode"
• Function manual "Ident prole and Ident blocks, standard function for Ident systems"
• Function manual "FB 45 for MOBY U, MOBY D, RF200, RF300"
You will nd the latest versions of these manuals on the pages of the Siemens Industry Online
Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/14971/man).
Detailed information on peer-to-peer communication (P2P), also referred to as reader-reader
communication, is available in the Product Information "P2P operation for the RF300 system
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109749570)".
Registered trademarks
The following and possibly other names not identied by the registered trademark sign ® are
registered trademarks of Siemens AG:
SIMATIC ®, SIMATIC RF ® and MOBY ®
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Decommissioning
Decommission the device properly to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing
condential 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 certied for the disposal of electronic waste or your Siemens representative.
Note the dierent country-specic regulations.
History
Currently released versions of the SIMATIC RF300 system manual:
Edition Remark
05/2005 First Edition
... ...
10/2016 Revised and expanded edition
Expanded by the following components:
• Readers of the 2nd generation
RF310R, RF340R, RF350R
• Reader
RF380R Scanmode
• Antenna
ANT 3, ANT 3S
• ISO transponder
MDS D5xx
• MOBY I migration in SIMATIC RF300
08/2017 Revised and expanded edition
Expanded by the following components:
• Readers of the 2nd generation
RF380R
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Edition Remark
02/2019 Revised and expanded edition
Expanded by the following components:
• Readers of the 2nd generation
RF310R scan mode
• Stainless steel variants of the antennas
ANT 12, ANT 18, ANT 30
02/2021 Revised and expanded edition
Cancellation of 1st generation readers
Expanded by the following components:
• Reader RF360R
• ISO Transponder MDS D560
Abbreviations and naming conventions
The following terms/abbreviations are used synonymously in this document:
Transponder, tag Data carrier, mobile data storage, (MDS)
Communications module (CM) Interface module (ASM)
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Safety information 2
SIMATIC RFID products comply with the salient safety specications acc. to IEC, VDE, EN, UL and
CSA. If you have questions about the permissibility of the installation in the planned
environment, please contact your service representative.
WARNING
Opening the device
Do not open the device when when the power supply is on. Unauthorized opening of and
improper repairs to the device may result in substantial damage to equipment or risk of
personal injury to the user.
NOTICE
Alterations not permitted
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.
Installation instructions
NOTICE
Switch/fuse to disconnect the reader from the power supply
Make sure that the readers can be disconnected from the power supply with a switch or a fuse.
The function of the switch or fuse must be clearly recognizable.
Operating temperature
CAUTION
Danger of burns
Note that some outer components of the reader are made of metal. Depending on the
environmental conditions temperatures can occur on the device that are higher than the
maximum permitted operating temperature.
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Repairs
WARNING
Repairs only by authorized qualied personnel
Repairs may only be carried out by authorized qualied personnel. 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 expansions
Only install system expansions intended for this system. If you install other expansions, you may
damage the system or violate the safety requirements and regulations for radio frequency
interference suppression. Contact Technical Support or your local sales department to nd out
which system expansions are suitable for installation.
NOTICE
Warranty conditions
If you cause system defects by installing or exchanging system expansion devices, the warranty
becomes void.
Safety distances
CAUTION
Safety distance between reader/antenna and persons
Note that for permanent exposure, the following safety distances must be adhered to:
• RF310R: ≥ 80 mm
• RF340R: ≥ 130 mm
• RF350R + ANT 1: ≥ 140 mm
• RF350R + ANT 3: ≥ 80 mm
• RF350R + ANT 3S: ≥ 25 mm
• RF350R + ANT 8: ≥ 25 mm
• RF350R + ANT 12: ≥ 25 mm
• RF350R + ANT 18: ≥ 50 mm
• RF350R + ANT 30: ≥ 80 mm
• RF360R: ≥ 160 mm
• RF380R: ≥ 250 mm
• RF382R: ≥ 130 mm
Safety information
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