Siemens Simatic RF600 User guide

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SIMATIC Ident
RFID systems
SIMATIC RF600
System Manual
11/2018
J31069
-D0171-U001-A21-7618
Introduction
1
Safety Information
2
System overview of
SIMATIC RF600
3
RF600 system planning
4
Readers
5
Antennas
6
Transponder
7
Integration into networks
8
System diagnostics
9
Accessories
10
Appendix
A

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Table of contents
1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................... 13
1.1 Preface....................................................................................................................................13
1.2 Abbreviations and naming conventions ..................................................................................14
2 Safety Information................................................................................................................................. 15
2.1 General safety instructions .....................................................................................................15
2.2 Safety instructions for third-party antennas as well as for modifications to the RF600
system.....................................................................................................................................19
2.3 Safety distance to transmitter antenna ...................................................................................20
2.3.1 Safety distance between transmitter antenna and personnel ................................................20
2.3.2 Minimum distance to antenna in accordance with ETSI.........................................................21
2.3.3 Minimum distance to antenna in accordance with FCC (USA) ..............................................22
3 System overview of SIMATIC RF600 .................................................................................................... 25
3.1 Application areas of RF600 ....................................................................................................26
3.2 System components ...............................................................................................................27
3.3 Features..................................................................................................................................30
4 RF600 system planning......................................................................................................................... 33
4.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................33
4.2 Possible system configurations ..............................................................................................33
4.2.1 Intralogistics scenario .............................................................................................................34
4.2.2 Scenario for workpiece identification ......................................................................................36
4.2.3 Goods tracking scenario .........................................................................................................37
4.2.4 Scenario incoming goods, distribution of goods and outgoing goods ....................................38
4.3 Antenna configurations ...........................................................................................................39
4.3.1 Antenna configuration example ..............................................................................................40
4.3.2 Possibilities and application areas for antenna configurations...............................................41
4.3.3 Transponder orientation in space ...........................................................................................45
4.3.4 Specified minimum and maximum spacing of antennas ........................................................46
4.3.5 Reciprocal influence of read points.........................................................................................47
4.3.6 Read and write range..............................................................................................................48
4.3.7 Static/dynamic mode...............................................................................................................49
4.3.8 Operation of several readers within restricted space .............................................................50
4.3.8.1 Using more than one reader ...................................................................................................50
4.3.8.2 Optimization of robustness of tag data accesses for readers that are operated
simultaneously ........................................................................................................................50
4.3.8.3 Frequency hopping .................................................................................................................51
4.3.9 Guidelines for selecting RFID UHF antennas.........................................................................51
4.3.9.1 Note safety information ...........................................................................................................51
4.3.9.2 Preconditions for selecting RFID UHF antennas....................................................................51
4.3.9.3 General application planning ..................................................................................................52

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4.3.9.4 Types of antenna ................................................................................................................... 53
4.3.9.5 Antenna cables ...................................................................................................................... 53
4.4 Environmental conditions for transponders ........................................................................... 55
4.5 The response of electromagnetic waves in the UHF band.................................................... 55
4.5.1 The effect of reflections and interference .............................................................................. 55
4.5.2 Influence of metals................................................................................................................. 56
4.5.3 Influence of liquids and non-metallic substances .................................................................. 57
4.5.4 Influence of external components .......................................................................................... 57
4.6 Planning and installation of UHF read points......................................................................... 58
4.6.1 Technical basics..................................................................................................................... 58
4.6.2 Implementation of UHF RFID installations............................................................................. 60
4.6.2.1 Preparation phase.................................................................................................................. 61
4.6.2.2 Test phase ............................................................................................................................. 62
4.6.2.3 Setting up read points ............................................................................................................ 62
4.6.3 Dealing with field disturbances .............................................................................................. 66
4.6.3.1 Types and approaches to solutions ....................................................................................... 66
4.6.3.2 Measures for eliminating field disturbances........................................................................... 67
4.7 Chemical resistance of the readers and transponders .......................................................... 69
4.7.1 Readers.................................................................................................................................. 69
4.7.1.1 Overview of the readers and their housing materials ............................................................ 69
4.7.1.2 Pocan CF2200 ....................................................................................................................... 70
4.7.2 Transponder........................................................................................................................... 72
4.7.2.1 Overview of the transponders and their housing materials ................................................... 72
4.7.2.2 Acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene (ABS) .................................................................................... 73
4.7.2.3 Polyamide 12 (PA12) ............................................................................................................. 74
4.7.2.4 Polyamide 6.6 (PA 6.6) .......................................................................................................... 76
4.7.2.5 Polyamide 6.6 GF (PA 6.6 GF) .............................................................................................. 77
4.7.2.6 Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) .......................................................................................... 78
4.7.2.7 Polypropylene (PP) ................................................................................................................ 80
4.7.2.8 Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) ................................................................................................. 84
4.7.2.9 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ........................................................................................................ 85
4.8 Regulations applicable to frequency bands ........................................................................... 86
4.9 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) .............................................................. 86
4.9.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................ 86
4.9.2 What does EMC mean?......................................................................................................... 87
4.9.3 Basic rules.............................................................................................................................. 88
4.9.4 Propagation of electromagnetic interference ......................................................................... 89
4.9.5 Equipotential bonding ............................................................................................................ 91
4.9.6 Cable shielding....................................................................................................................... 92
5 Readers................................................................................................................................................ 95
5.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................ 95
5.2 SIMATIC RF615R .................................................................................................................. 97
5.2.1 Description ............................................................................................................................. 97
5.2.1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................ 97
5.2.1.2 Ordering data ......................................................................................................................... 98
5.2.1.3 Pin assignment of the DI/DQ interface (X10 DI/DQ).............................................................. 99
5.2.1.4 Switching scheme for the DI/DQ interface........................................................................... 100
5.2.1.5 Pin assignment of the RS422 interface (X80 DC24V)......................................................... 102

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5.2.1.6 Pin assignment of the Industrial Ethernet interface (X1 P1).................................................104
5.2.2 Planning operation ................................................................................................................104
5.2.2.1 Internal antenna ....................................................................................................................104
5.2.2.2 Interpretation of directional radiation patterns ......................................................................109
5.2.3 Installing/mounting ................................................................................................................110
5.2.4 Configuration/integration.......................................................................................................111
5.2.5 Technical specifications........................................................................................................112
5.2.6 Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................115
5.2.7 Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................116
5.2.7.1 CE mark ................................................................................................................................116
5.2.7.2 Country-specific certifications ...............................................................................................116
5.2.7.3 FCC information....................................................................................................................117
5.2.7.4 IC-FCB information ...............................................................................................................118
5.2.7.5 Other certificates and approvals ...........................................................................................118
5.3 SIMATIC RF650R .................................................................................................................119
5.3.1 Description ............................................................................................................................119
5.3.1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................119
5.3.1.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................120
5.3.1.3 Pin assignment of the DI/DQ interface (X10 DI/DQ) ............................................................121
5.3.1.4 Switching scheme for the DI/DQ interface............................................................................122
5.3.1.5 Pin assignment of the RS422 interface (X80 DC24V)..........................................................127
5.3.1.6 Pin assignment of the Industrial Ethernet interface (X1 P1).................................................129
5.3.1.7 Grounding connection...........................................................................................................
129
5.3.2 Planning operation ................................................................................................................130
5.3.2.1 Antenna/read point configurations ........................................................................................130
5.3.3 Installation/mounting .............................................................................................................131
5.3.4 Configuration/integration.......................................................................................................135
5.3.5 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................136
5.3.6 Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................139
5.3.7 Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................140
5.3.7.1 FCC information....................................................................................................................142
5.3.7.2 IC-FCB information ...............................................................................................................143
5.4 SIMATIC RF680R .................................................................................................................144
5.4.1 Description ............................................................................................................................144
5.4.1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................144
5.4.1.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................145
5.4.1.3 Pin assignment of the DI/DQ interface (X10 DI/DQ) ............................................................146
5.4.1.4 Switching scheme for the DI/DQ interface............................................................................147
5.4.1.5 Pin assignment of the RS422 interface (X80 DC24V)..........................................................152
5.4.1.6 Pin assignment of the Industrial Ethernet interface (X1 P1; X1 P2).....................................154
5.4.1.7 Grounding connection...........................................................................................................154
5.4.2 Planning operation ................................................................................................................155
5.4.2.1 Antenna/read point configurations ........................................................................................155
5.4.3 Installation/mounting .............................................................................................................156
5.4.3.1 Mounting/Installation.............................................................................................................156
5.4.4 Configuration/integration.......................................................................................................160
5.4.5 Technical specifications........................................................................................................161
5.4.6 Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................164
5.4.7 Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................165
5.4.7.1 FCC information....................................................................................................................167
5.4.7.2 IC-FCB information ...............................................................................................................168

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5.5 SIMATIC RF685R ................................................................................................................ 169
5.5.1 Description ........................................................................................................................... 169
5.5.1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 169
5.5.1.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 170
5.5.1.3 Pin assignment of the DI/DQ interface (X10 DI/DQ)............................................................ 171
5.5.1.4 Switching scheme for the DI/DQ interface........................................................................... 172
5.5.1.5 Pin assignment of the RS422 interface (X80 DC24V)......................................................... 177
5.5.1.6 Pin assignment of the Industrial Ethernet interface (X1 P1; X1 P2) .................................... 179
5.5.1.7 Grounding connection.......................................................................................................... 179
5.5.2 Planning operation ............................................................................................................... 180
5.5.2.1 Internal antenna ................................................................................................................... 180
5.5.2.2 External antenna.................................................................................................................. 189
5.5.3 Installation/mounting ............................................................................................................ 190
5.5.4 Configuration/integration...................................................................................................... 194
5.5.5 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 195
5.5.6 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 198
5.5.7 Certificates and approvals ................................................................................................... 199
5.5.7.1 FCC information................................................................................................................... 201
5.5.7.2 IC-FCB information .............................................................................................................. 202
5.6 SIMATIC RF650M................................................................................................................ 203
5.6.1 Description ........................................................................................................................... 203
5.6.2 Field of application and features .......................................................................................... 203
6 Antennas .............................................................................................................................................205
6.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 205
6.2 SIMATIC RF615A ................................................................................................................ 207
6.2.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 207
6.2.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 208
6.2.3 Mounting .............................................................................................................................. 208
6.2.4 Connecting the antenna....................................................................................................... 209
6.2.5 Antenna parameter assignment........................................................................................... 210
6.2.6 Antenna patterns.................................................................................................................. 212
6.2.6.1 Alignment of transponders to the antenna........................................................................... 212
6.2.6.2 Antenna pattern ETSI .......................................................................................................... 215
6.2.6.3 Antenna pattern FCC ........................................................................................................... 218
6.2.6.4 Interpretation of directional radiation patterns ..................................................................... 221
6.2.7 Technical data...................................................................................................................... 222
6.2.8 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 224
6.2.9 Certificates & approvals ....................................................................................................... 224
6.3 SIMATIC RF620A ................................................................................................................ 225
6.3.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 225
6.3.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 226
6.3.3 Installation ............................................................................................................................ 226
6.3.4 Connecting the antenna....................................................................................................... 227
6.3.5 Antenna parameter assignment........................................................................................... 228
6.3.6 Antenna patterns.................................................................................................................. 230
6.3.6.1 Alignment of transponders to the antenna........................................................................... 230
6.3.6.2 Antenna pattern ETSI .......................................................................................................... 233
6.3.6.3 Antenna pattern FCC ........................................................................................................... 236
6.3.6.4 Interpretation of directional radiation patterns ..................................................................... 239
6.3.7 Technical data...................................................................................................................... 240

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6.3.8 Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................242
6.3.9 Approvals & certificates ........................................................................................................243
6.4 SIMATIC RF640A .................................................................................................................244
6.4.1 Characteristics ......................................................................................................................244
6.4.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................245
6.4.3 Installation.............................................................................................................................245
6.4.4 Connecting the antenna........................................................................................................246
6.4.5 Antenna parameter assignment............................................................................................247
6.4.5.1 Setting RF640A parameters for RF650R..............................................................................247
6.4.5.2 Setting RF640A parameters for RF680R/RF685R ...............................................................249
6.4.6 Antenna patterns...................................................................................................................251
6.4.6.1 Antenna radiation patterns in the ETSI frequency band.......................................................251
6.4.6.2 Antenna radiation patterns in the FCC frequency band .......................................................256
6.4.6.3 Interpretation of directional radiation patterns ......................................................................261
6.4.7 Technical data.......................................................................................................................262
6.4.8 Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................264
6.4.9 Approvals & certificates ........................................................................................................265
6.5 SIMATIC RF642A .................................................................................................................266
6.5.1 Characteristics ......................................................................................................................266
6.5.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................267
6.5.3 Installation.............................................................................................................................267
6.5.4 Connecting the antenna........................................................................................................268
6.5.5 Antenna parameter assignment............................................................................................
270
6.5.5.1 Alignment of transponders to the antenna............................................................................270
6.5.5.2 RF642A parameter assignment............................................................................................273
6.5.6 Antenna patterns...................................................................................................................275
6.5.6.1 Antenna radiation patterns in the ETSI frequency band.......................................................275
6.5.6.2 Antenna radiation patterns in the FCC frequency band .......................................................277
6.5.6.3 Interpretation of directional radiation patterns ......................................................................279
6.5.7 Technical data.......................................................................................................................280
6.5.8 Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................282
6.5.9 Approvals & certificates ........................................................................................................283
6.6 SIMATIC RF650A .................................................................................................................284
6.6.1 Characteristics ......................................................................................................................284
6.6.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................285
6.6.3 Installation.............................................................................................................................285
6.6.4 Connecting the antenna........................................................................................................286
6.6.5 Antenna parameter assignment............................................................................................287
6.6.6 Antenna patterns...................................................................................................................289
6.6.6.1 Antenna patterns in the ETSI frequency band......................................................................290
6.6.6.2 Antenna patterns in the FCC frequency band ......................................................................292
6.6.6.3 Interpretation of directional radiation patterns ......................................................................294
6.6.7 Technical data.......................................................................................................................295
6.6.8 Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................297
6.6.9 Approvals & certificates ........................................................................................................298
6.7 SIMATIC RF660A .................................................................................................................299
6.7.1 Characteristics ......................................................................................................................
299
6.7.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................300
6.7.3 Installation.............................................................................................................................300
6.7.4 Connecting the antenna........................................................................................................301

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6.7.5 Antenna parameter assignment........................................................................................... 302
6.7.6 Antenna patterns.................................................................................................................. 304
6.7.7 Technical data...................................................................................................................... 307
6.7.8 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 309
6.7.9 Approvals & certificates ....................................................................................................... 310
6.8 SIMATIC RF680A ................................................................................................................ 311
6.8.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 311
6.8.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 312
6.8.3 Installation ............................................................................................................................ 313
6.8.4 Connecting the antenna....................................................................................................... 314
6.8.5 Antenna parameter assignment........................................................................................... 316
6.8.6 Antenna patterns.................................................................................................................. 318
6.8.6.1 Antenna patterns in the ETSI frequency band..................................................................... 319
6.8.6.2 Antenna patterns in the FCC frequency band ..................................................................... 323
6.8.6.3 Interpretation of directional radiation patterns ..................................................................... 327
6.8.7 Technical data...................................................................................................................... 328
6.8.8 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 330
6.8.9 Approvals & certificates ....................................................................................................... 330
7 Transponder ........................................................................................................................................333
7.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 333
7.1.1 Mode of operation of transponders ...................................................................................... 333
7.1.2 Transponder classes and generations................................................................................. 334
7.1.3 Electronic Product Code (EPC) ........................................................................................... 334
7.1.4 SIMATIC memory configuration of the RF600 transponders and labels ............................. 336
7.1.5 Minimum distances and maximum ranges .......................................................................... 337
7.1.5.1 Configurations of antenna and transponder ........................................................................ 337
7.1.5.2 Effects of the materials of the mounting surfaces on the range .......................................... 341
7.1.5.3 Maximum read/write ranges of transponders ...................................................................... 341
7.1.5.4 Minimum distances between antennas and transponders .................................................. 346
7.1.6 Influence of conducting walls on the range.......................................................................... 346
7.1.7 Storage and transportation roll goods.................................................................................. 347
7.2 SIMATIC RF630L Smartlabel .............................................................................................. 348
7.2.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 348
7.2.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 349
7.2.3 Technical data...................................................................................................................... 350
7.2.4 Dimension drawings............................................................................................................. 354
7.2.5 Certificates and approvals ................................................................................................... 355
7.3 SIMATIC RF640L Smartlabel .............................................................................................. 355
7.3.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 355
7.3.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 356
7.3.3 Memory organization ........................................................................................................... 356
7.3.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 357
7.3.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 359
7.3.6 Certificates and approvals ................................................................................................... 359
7.4 SIMATIC RF642L Smartlabel .............................................................................................. 360
7.4.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 360
7.4.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 360
7.4.3 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 361
7.4.4 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 363

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7.5 SIMATIC RF690L Smartlabel ...............................................................................................364
7.5.1 Characteristics ......................................................................................................................364
7.5.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................364
7.5.3 Memory organization ............................................................................................................365
7.5.4 Technical specifications........................................................................................................365
7.5.5 Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................367
7.5.6 Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................368
7.6 SIMATIC RF610T .................................................................................................................369
7.6.1 Features................................................................................................................................369
7.6.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................369
7.6.3 Technical specifications........................................................................................................370
7.6.4 Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................372
7.6.5 Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................372
7.7 SIMATIC RF610T ATEX .......................................................................................................373
7.7.1 Features................................................................................................................................373
7.7.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................373
7.7.3 Use of the transponder in hazardous areas..........................................................................374
7.7.3.1 Use of the transponder in hazardous areas for gases..........................................................376
7.7.3.2 Use of the transponder in hazardous areas for dusts...........................................................377
7.7.4 Technical specifications........................................................................................................378
7.7.5 Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................380
7.7.6 Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................380
7.8 SIMATIC RF620T .................................................................................................................
381
7.8.1 Characteristics ......................................................................................................................381
7.8.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................382
7.8.3 Planning the use ...................................................................................................................382
7.8.3.1 Range when mounted on flat metallic carrier plates.............................................................382
7.8.3.2 Range when mounted on non-metallic carrier materials ......................................................383
7.8.4 Technical specifications........................................................................................................384
7.8.5 Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................386
7.8.6 Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................387
7.9 SIMATIC RF622T .................................................................................................................388
7.9.1 Features................................................................................................................................388
7.9.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................388
7.9.3 Technical specifications........................................................................................................389
7.9.4 Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................391
7.9.5 Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................392
7.10 SIMATIC RF625T .................................................................................................................392
7.10.1 Characteristics ......................................................................................................................392
7.10.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................393
7.10.3 Planning the use ...................................................................................................................393
7.10.3.1 Optimum antenna/transponder positioning with planar mounting of the transponder on
metal .....................................................................................................................................393
7.10.3.2 Range when mounted on flat metallic carrier plates.............................................................394
7.10.3.3 Range when mounted on non-metallic carrier materials ......................................................395
7.10.3.4 Mounting in metal..................................................................................................................395
7.10.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................396
7.10.5 Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................398
7.10.6 Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................398

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7.11 SIMATIC RF630T................................................................................................................. 399
7.11.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 399
7.11.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 400
7.11.3 Planning application............................................................................................................. 400
7.11.3.1 Optimum antenna/transponder positioning.......................................................................... 400
7.11.3.2 Range when mounted on flat metallic carrier plates............................................................ 402
7.11.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 403
7.11.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 405
7.11.6 Certificates and approvals ................................................................................................... 406
7.12 SIMATIC RF640T................................................................................................................. 407
7.12.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 407
7.12.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 407
7.12.3 Planning the use .................................................................................................................. 408
7.12.3.1 Optimum antenna/transponder positioning with plane mounting of the transponder on
metal .................................................................................................................................... 408
7.12.3.2 Range when mounted on flat metallic carrier plates............................................................ 409
7.12.3.3 Range when mounted on non-metallic carrier materials ..................................................... 410
7.12.3.4 Use of the transponder in hazardous areas......................................................................... 410
7.12.3.5 Use of the transponder in hazardous areas for gases......................................................... 411
7.12.3.6 Use of the transponder in hazardous areas for dusts.......................................................... 413
7.12.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 416
7.12.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 419
7.12.6 Certificates and approvals ................................................................................................... 420
7.13 SIMATIC RF645T................................................................................................................. 421
7.13.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 421
7.13.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 421
7.13.3 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 422
7.13.4 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 424
7.13.5 Certificates and approvals ................................................................................................... 426
7.14 SIMATIC RF680T................................................................................................................. 427
7.14.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 427
7.14.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 428
7.14.3 Planning the use .................................................................................................................. 428
7.14.3.1 Optimum antenna/transponder positioning with plane mounting of the transponder on
metal .................................................................................................................................... 428
7.14.3.2 Range when mounted on flat metallic carrier plates............................................................ 429
7.14.3.3 Range when mounted on non-metallic carrier materials ..................................................... 429
7.14.3.4 Use of the transponder in the hazardous area .................................................................... 430
7.14.3.5 Use of the transponder in the hazardous area for gases .................................................... 430
7.14.3.6 Use of the transponder in the hazardous area for dusts ..................................................... 433
7.14.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 436
7.14.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 438
7.14.6 Certificates and approvals ................................................................................................... 438
7.15 SIMATIC RF682T................................................................................................................. 440
7.15.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 440
7.15.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 440
7.15.3 Planning operation ............................................................................................................... 441
7.15.3.1 Optimum antenna/transponder positioning with plane mounting of the transponder on
metal .................................................................................................................................... 441
7.15.3.2 Note on installation .............................................................................................................. 441

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7.15.3.3 Range when mounted on flat metallic carrier plates.............................................................442
7.15.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................443
7.15.5 Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................445
7.15.6 Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................446
8 Integration into networks ..................................................................................................................... 447
8.1 Overview of parameterization of RF600 reader....................................................................447
8.2 Integration in IT networks via the user application ...............................................................447
8.3 Integration in control networks..............................................................................................448
9 System diagnostics ............................................................................................................................. 451
9.1 Diagnostics via the LED displays of the reader ....................................................................451
9.1.1 How the LED status display works .......................................................................................453
9.1.2 Diagnostics via LED operating display .................................................................................455
9.2 XML/PLC error messages ....................................................................................................456
10 Accessories ........................................................................................................................................ 463
10.1 Wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems .....................................................463
10.1.1 Features................................................................................................................................463
10.1.2 Scope of supply ....................................................................................................................463
10.1.3 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................464
10.1.4 Safety Information.................................................................................................................465
10.1.5 Mounting & connecting .........................................................................................................466
10.1.6 Pin assignment of DC outputs and mains connection ..........................................................469
10.1.7 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................470
10.1.8 Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................473
10.1.9 Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................474
10.2 Power splitter for RF600 systems.........................................................................................476
10.2.1 Characteristics ......................................................................................................................476
10.2.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................476
10.2.3 Example of a configuration ...................................................................................................477
10.2.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................478
10.2.5 Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................479
10.3 Reader and antenna holders ................................................................................................479
10.3.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................479
10.3.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................479
10.3.3 Antenna mounting kit ............................................................................................................480
10.3.4 SIMATIC antenna holder ......................................................................................................481
10.3.4.1 Mounting with the SIMATIC antenna holder.........................................................................481
10.3.4.2 Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................483
A Appendix............................................................................................................................................. 487
A.1 Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................487
A.2 Service & support..................................................................................................................490

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Introduction
1
1.1 Preface
Purpose of this document
This system manual contains the information needed to plan and configure the RF600
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 this documentation
This documentation is valid for all supplied versions of the SIMATIC RF600 system and
describes the state of delivery as of 11/2018. If you are using older firmware versions, please
refer to the 08/2011 edition of the documentation.
Registered trademarks
SIMATIC ®, SIMATIC RF ®, MOBY ®, RF MANAGER ® and SIMATIC Sensors ® are registered
trademarks of Siemens AG.
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.

Introduction
1.2 Abbreviations and naming conventions
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History
Currently released versions of the SIMATIC RF600 system manual:
Edition
Comment
11/2005
First edition
... ...
10/2014 15th revised and extended edition:
New readers RF650R, RF680R and RF685R
07/2015 16th revised and extended edition
10/2015 17th revised and extended edition:
Approval for the readers RF650R, RF680R, and RF685R
12/2015 18th revised and extended edition:
New antennas RF650A and RF680A
10/2016 19th revised and extended edition:
Revision of the transponder sections
02/2018 18th revised and extended edition:
•RF615A antenna
•RF645T, RF682T transponders
11/2018 19th revised and extended edition:
Expansion of the documentation by the following:
•SIMATIC RF615R
Declaration of conformity
The EC declaration of conformity and the corresponding documentation are made available
to authorities in accordance with EC directives. Your sales representative can provide these
on request.
Observance of installation guidelines
The installation guidelines and safety instructions given in this documentation must be
followed during commissioning and operation.
1.2 Abbreviations and naming conventions
Abbreviations and naming conventions
The following terms/abbreviations are used synonymously in this document:
Reader
Write/read device (SLG)
Transponder, tag
Data carrier, mobile data storage, (MDS)
Communications module (CM)
Interface module (ASM)

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Safety Information
2
2.1 General safety instructions
Note
Heed the safety notices
Please observe the safety instructions on the back cover of this docum
entation.
SIMATIC RFID products comply with the salient safety specifications to VDE/DIN, IEC, EN,
UL and CSA. If you have questions about the admissibility of the installation in the
designated environment, please contact your service representative.
WARNING
Safety extra low voltage
The equipment is designed for operation with Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV) by a
Limited Power Source (LPS). (This does not apply to 100 V ... 240 V devices.)
This means that only safety-extra low voltage (SELV) with a limited power source (LPS)
complying with IEC 60950-1 / EN 60950-1 / VDE 0805-1 may be connected to the power
supply terminals or the power supply unit for the equipment power supply must comply with
NEC Class 2, according to the National Electrical Code (r) (ANSI / NFPA 70).
There is an additional requirement if devices are operated with a redundant power supply:
If the equipment is connected to a redundant power supply (two separate power supplies),
both must meet these requirements.
WARNING
Opening the device
D not open the device when energized.
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.

Safety Information
2.1 General safety instructions
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Operating temperature
CAUTION
Increased temperatures on the lower casing
Note that the lower casing of the readers is made of metal. This means that temperatures
can occur on the lower casing that are higher than the maximum permitted operating
temperature.
CAUTION
Do not expose the readers to direct sunlight
Note that the readers must not be exposed to direct sunlight. Direct sunlight can lead to the
maximum permitted operating temperature being exceeded.
Overvoltage protection
NOTICE
Protection of the external 24 VDC voltage supply
If the module is supplied via extensive 24 V supply lines or networks, interference by strong
electromagnetic pulses on the supply lines is possible, e.g. from lightning or the switching
of large loads.
The connector for the 24 VDC external power supply is not protected against strong
electromagnetic pulses. Make sure that any cables liable to lightning strikes are fitted with
suitable overvoltage protection.
Repairs
WARNING
Repairs only by authorized qualified personnel
Repairs may only be carried out by authorized qualified 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.

Safety Information
2.1 General safety instructions
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Lightning protection
CAUTION
Installation only in protected areas
Antennas and readers can be installed in the protected part of a building. When
implementing your lightning protection concept, make sure you adhere to the VDE 0182 or
IEC 62305 standards.
When installing outdoors, we recommend that you protect the readers/antennas from the
weather with a box.
The antenna RF650A must not be installed in the (protected) outdoor area.
①
Antenna or reader
②
Protected area (indoors); grounding is not necessary here.
③
Protected area (outdoors); grounding is not necessary here.
Figure 2-1 Mounting the reader in protected areas

Safety Information
2.1 General safety instructions
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System expansion
Only install system expansion devices designed for this device. If you install other upgrades,
you may damage the system or violate the safety requirements and regulations for radio
frequency interference suppression. Contact your technical customer service or where you
purchased your device to find out which system expansions are suitable for installation.
Note
Warranty conditions
If you cause system defects by improperly installing or exchanging system expansion
devices, the warranty becomes void.
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
Link: (http://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 customers’ exposure
to cyber threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS
Feed under
Link: (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity)

Safety Information
2.2 Safety instructions for third-party antennas as well as for modifications to the RF600 system
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2.2 Safety instructions for third-party antennas as well as for
modifications to the RF600 system
Always observe the following general safety instructions before selecting a component from
a different vendor:
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for functional suitability or legal implications for
the installation of third-party components.
Note
Alterations not permitted
Alterations to the devices are not permitted. If this is not adhe
red to, the radio approvals, the
relevant country app
rovals (e.g. CE or FCC) and the manufacturer's guarantee are
invalidated.
Modifications to the SIMATIC RF600 system
NOTICE
Damage to the system
If you install unsuitable or unapproved extensions, you may damage the system or violate
the safety requirements and regulations for radio frequency interference suppression.
Contact your technical customer service or where you purchased your device to find out
which system expansions are suitable for installation.
NOTICE
Loss of warranty
If you cause defects on the SIMATIC RF600 system by improperly installing or exchanging
system expansions, the warranty becomes void.
Note
Loss of validity for type tests and certificates
SIMATIC RFID products comply with the salient safety specifications to VDE/DI
N, IEC, EN,
UL and CSA. When using RFID components that do not belong to the RF600 range of
products, all type tests as well as all certificates relevant to the RF600, such as CE,
FCC,
UL, CSA are invalidated.

Safety Information
2.3 Safety distance to transmitter antenna
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Note
User responsibility for modified product
As a user of the modified product, you accept responsibility for use of the complete RFID
product comprising both SIMATIC RF600 components and third
-party RFID components.
This particularly applies to modification or replacement of:
•
Antennas
•
Antenna cables
•
readers
•
Power supply units with connection cables
2.3 Safety distance to transmitter antenna
2.3.1 Safety distance between transmitter antenna and personnel
For antenna configurations where it is possible to be briefly or constantly within the
transmission range of the antennas, as in loading ramps, for example, minimum distances
must be maintained.
Limits
The ICRP (International Commission of Radiological Protection) has worked out limit values
for human exposure to HF fields that are also recommended by the ICNIRP (International
Commission of Non Ionizing Radiological Protection). In German legislation on emissions
(since 1997), the following limit values apply. These can vary according to frequency:
Frequency f [MHz]
Electrical field strength E [V/m]
Magnetic field strength H [A/m]
10 - 400
27,5
0,073
400 - 2.000
1.375 x f
1/2
0.0037 x f
1/2
2.000 - 300.000
61
0,16
The limit values for the 900 MHz reader antenna alternating field are thus:
Electrical field strength: E = 41.25 V/m
Magnetic field strength: H = 0.111 A/m
HF power density: E x H = 4.57 W/m2