Siemens Simatic RF600 User guide

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SIMATIC Ident
RFID systems
SIMATIC RF600
System Manual
10/2016
J31069
-D0171-U001-A19-7618
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
1.3 Navigating in the system manual............................................................................................15
2 Safety Information................................................................................................................................. 17
2.1 General safety instructions .....................................................................................................17
2.2 Safety instructions for third-party antennas as well as for modifications to the RF600
system.....................................................................................................................................21
2.3 Safety distance to transmitter antenna ...................................................................................22
2.3.1 Safety distance between transmitter antenna and personnel ................................................22
2.3.2 Minimum distance to antenna in accordance with ETSI.........................................................23
2.3.3 Minimum distance to antenna in accordance with FCC (USA) ..............................................24
3 System overview of SIMATIC RF600 .................................................................................................... 27
3.1 Application areas of RF600 ....................................................................................................28
3.2 System components (hardware/software) ..............................................................................28
3.3 Features..................................................................................................................................31
4 RF600 system planning......................................................................................................................... 33
4.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................33
4.2 Possible system configurations ..............................................................................................33
4.2.1 Scenario for material handling control ....................................................................................34
4.2.2 Scenario for workpiece identification ......................................................................................35
4.2.3 Scenario for Intra logistics ......................................................................................................36
4.2.4 Scenario incoming goods, distribution of goods and outgoing goods ....................................38
4.3 Antenna configurations ...........................................................................................................40
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..............................................................................................................49
4.3.7 Static/dynamic mode...............................................................................................................50
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 Dense Reader Mode...............................................................................................................50
4.3.8.3 Optimization of robustness of tag data accesses for readers that are operated
simultaneously ........................................................................................................................51
4.3.8.4 Frequency hopping .................................................................................................................51
4.3.9 Guidelines for selecting RFID UHF antennas.........................................................................52
4.3.9.1 Note safety information...........................................................................................................52

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4.3.9.2 Preconditions for selecting RFID UHF antennas ................................................................... 52
4.3.9.3 General application planning ................................................................................................. 52
4.3.9.4 Types of antenna ................................................................................................................... 54
4.3.9.5 Antenna cables ...................................................................................................................... 54
4.4 Environmental conditions for transponders ........................................................................... 56
4.5 The response of electromagnetic waves in the UHF band.................................................... 56
4.5.1 The effect of reflections and interference .............................................................................. 56
4.5.2 Influence of metals................................................................................................................. 57
4.5.3 Influence of liquids and non-metallic substances .................................................................. 58
4.5.4 Influence of external components .......................................................................................... 58
4.6 Planning and installation of UHF read points......................................................................... 58
4.6.1 Technical basics..................................................................................................................... 59
4.6.2 Implementation of UHF RFID installations............................................................................. 61
4.6.2.1 Preparation phase.................................................................................................................. 61
4.6.2.2 Test phase ............................................................................................................................. 63
4.6.2.3 Setting up read points ............................................................................................................ 63
4.6.3 Dealing with field disturbances .............................................................................................. 67
4.6.3.1 Types and approaches to solutions ....................................................................................... 67
4.6.3.2 Measures for eliminating field disturbances........................................................................... 68
4.7 Chemical resistance of the transponders .............................................................................. 70
4.7.1 Overview of the transponders and their housing materials ................................................... 70
4.7.2 Polyamide 12 (PA12) ............................................................................................................. 71
4.7.3 Polyamide 6.6 (PA 6.6) .......................................................................................................... 73
4.7.4 Polyamide 6.6 GF (PA 6.6 GF) .............................................................................................. 74
4.7.5 Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) .......................................................................................... 75
4.7.6 Polypropylene (PP) ................................................................................................................ 77
4.7.7 Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) ................................................................................................. 81
4.7.8 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ........................................................................................................ 82
4.8 Regulations applicable to frequency bands ........................................................................... 83
4.9 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) .............................................................. 83
4.9.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................ 83
4.9.2 What does EMC mean?......................................................................................................... 84
4.9.3 Basic rules.............................................................................................................................. 84
4.9.4 Propagation of electromagnetic interference ......................................................................... 86
4.9.5 Equipotential bonding ............................................................................................................ 88
4.9.6 Cable shielding....................................................................................................................... 89
5 Readers................................................................................................................................................ 91
5.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................ 91
5.2 RF650R reader ...................................................................................................................... 93
5.2.1 Description ............................................................................................................................. 93
5.2.1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................ 93
5.2.1.2 Ordering data ......................................................................................................................... 94
5.2.1.3 Pin assignment of the digital I/O interface ............................................................................. 95
5.2.1.4 Connection scheme for the digital I/O interface..................................................................... 96
5.2.1.5 Pin assignment 24 VDC (RS-422) ....................................................................................... 101
5.2.1.6 Pin assignment for Industrial Ethernet interface .................................................................. 102
5.2.1.7 Grounding connection.......................................................................................................... 103
5.2.2 Planning operation ............................................................................................................... 104

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5.2.2.1 Antenna/read point configurations ........................................................................................104
5.2.3 Installation/mounting .............................................................................................................105
5.2.4 Configuration/integration.......................................................................................................109
5.2.5 Technical specifications........................................................................................................110
5.2.6 Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................113
5.2.7 Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................114
5.2.7.1 FCC information....................................................................................................................116
5.2.7.2 IC-FCB information ...............................................................................................................117
5.3 RF680R reader .....................................................................................................................118
5.3.1 Description ............................................................................................................................118
5.3.1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................118
5.3.1.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................119
5.3.1.3 Pin assignment of the digital I/O interface ............................................................................120
5.3.1.4 Connection scheme for the digital I/O interface....................................................................121
5.3.1.5 Pin assignment 24 VDC (RS-422) ........................................................................................126
5.3.1.6 Pin assignment for Industrial Ethernet interface...................................................................127
5.3.1.7 Grounding connection...........................................................................................................128
5.3.2 Planning operation ................................................................................................................129
5.3.2.1 Antenna/read point configurations ........................................................................................129
5.3.3 Installation/mounting .............................................................................................................130
5.3.4 Configuration/integration.......................................................................................................134
5.3.5 Technical specifications........................................................................................................135
5.3.6 Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................
138
5.3.7 Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................139
5.3.7.1 FCC information....................................................................................................................141
5.3.7.2 IC-FCB information ...............................................................................................................142
5.4 RF685R reader .....................................................................................................................143
5.4.1 Description ............................................................................................................................143
5.4.1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................143
5.4.1.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................144
5.4.1.3 Pin assignment of the digital I/O interface ............................................................................145
5.4.1.4 Connection scheme for the digital I/O interface....................................................................146
5.4.1.5 Pin assignment 24 VDC (RS-422) ........................................................................................151
5.4.1.6 Pin assignment for Industrial Ethernet interface...................................................................152
5.4.1.7 Grounding connection...........................................................................................................153
5.4.2 Planning operation ................................................................................................................154
5.4.2.1 Internal antenna ....................................................................................................................154
5.4.2.2 External antenna...................................................................................................................163
5.4.3 Installation/mounting .............................................................................................................164
5.4.4 Configuration/integration.......................................................................................................168
5.4.5 Technical specifications........................................................................................................169
5.4.6 Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................172
5.4.7 Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................173
5.4.7.1 FCC information....................................................................................................................175
5.4.7.2 IC-FCB information ...............................................................................................................176
5.5 RF650M reader.....................................................................................................................177
5.5.1 Description ............................................................................................................................177
5.5.2 Field of application and features...........................................................................................177

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6 Antennas .............................................................................................................................................179
6.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 179
6.2 RF620A antenna .................................................................................................................. 182
6.2.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 182
6.2.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 183
6.2.3 Installation ............................................................................................................................ 183
6.2.4 Connecting the antenna....................................................................................................... 183
6.2.5 Antenna parameter assignment........................................................................................... 185
6.2.5.1 Setting RF620A parameters for RF650R/RF680R/RF685R................................................ 185
6.2.6 Antenna patterns.................................................................................................................. 186
6.2.6.1 Alignment of transponders to the antenna........................................................................... 186
6.2.6.2 Antenna pattern ETSI .......................................................................................................... 189
6.2.6.3 Antenna pattern FCC ........................................................................................................... 192
6.2.6.4 Interpretation of directional radiation patterns ..................................................................... 195
6.2.7 Technical data...................................................................................................................... 196
6.2.8 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 198
6.2.9 Approvals & certificates ....................................................................................................... 199
6.3 Antenna RF640A.................................................................................................................. 200
6.3.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 200
6.3.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 201
6.3.3 Installation ............................................................................................................................ 201
6.3.4 Connecting the antenna....................................................................................................... 202
6.3.5 Antenna parameter assignment........................................................................................... 203
6.3.5.1 Setting RF640A parameters for RF650R............................................................................. 203
6.3.5.2 Setting RF640A parameters for RF680R/RF685R .............................................................. 204
6.3.6 Antenna patterns.................................................................................................................. 206
6.3.6.1 Antenna radiation patterns in the ETSI frequency band...................................................... 206
6.3.6.2 Antenna radiation patterns in the FCC frequency band....................................................... 211
6.3.6.3 Interpretation of directional radiation patterns ..................................................................... 216
6.3.7 Technical data...................................................................................................................... 217
6.3.8 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 219
6.3.9 Approvals & certificates ....................................................................................................... 220
6.4 Antenna RF642A.................................................................................................................. 221
6.4.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 221
6.4.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 222
6.4.3 Installation ............................................................................................................................ 222
6.4.4 Connecting the antenna....................................................................................................... 223
6.4.5 Antenna parameter assignment........................................................................................... 225
6.4.5.1 Alignment of transponders to the antenna........................................................................... 225
6.4.5.2 Setting RF642A parameters for RF650R............................................................................. 228
6.4.5.3 Setting RF642A parameters for RF680R/RF685R .............................................................. 229
6.4.6 Antenna patterns.................................................................................................................. 230
6.4.6.1 Antenna radiation patterns in the ETSI frequency band...................................................... 230
6.4.6.2 Antenna radiation patterns in the FCC frequency band....................................................... 232
6.4.6.3 Interpretation of directional radiation patterns ..................................................................... 234
6.4.7 Technical data...................................................................................................................... 235
6.4.8 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 237
6.4.9 Approvals & certificates ....................................................................................................... 238
6.5 RF650A antenna .................................................................................................................. 239
6.5.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 239

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6.5.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................240
6.5.3 Installation.............................................................................................................................240
6.5.4 Connecting the antenna........................................................................................................241
6.5.5 Antenna parameter assignment............................................................................................243
6.5.5.1 Setting RF650A parameters for RF650R, RF680R and RF685R.........................................243
6.5.6 Antenna patterns...................................................................................................................244
6.5.6.1 Antenna patterns in the ETSI frequency band......................................................................245
6.5.6.2 Antenna patterns in the FCC frequency band ......................................................................247
6.5.6.3 Interpretation of directional radiation patterns ......................................................................249
6.5.7 Technical data.......................................................................................................................250
6.5.8 Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................252
6.5.9 Approvals & certificates ........................................................................................................253
6.6 RF660A antenna...................................................................................................................254
6.6.1 Characteristics ......................................................................................................................254
6.6.2 Installation.............................................................................................................................255
6.6.3 Connecting the antenna........................................................................................................256
6.6.4 Antenna parameter assignment............................................................................................257
6.6.4.1 Setting RF660A parameters for RF650R..............................................................................257
6.6.4.2 Setting RF660A parameters for RF680R/RF685R ...............................................................258
6.6.5 Antenna patterns...................................................................................................................260
6.6.6 Technical data.......................................................................................................................262
6.6.7 Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................264
6.6.8 Approvals & certificates ........................................................................................................265
6.7 RF680A antenna...................................................................................................................266
6.7.1 Characteristics ......................................................................................................................266
6.7.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................267
6.7.3 Installation.............................................................................................................................268
6.7.4 Connecting the antenna........................................................................................................268
6.7.5 Antenna parameter assignment............................................................................................270
6.7.5.1 Parameter assignment of the RF680A for RF650R, RF680R and RF685R.........................270
6.7.6 Antenna patterns...................................................................................................................271
6.7.6.1 Antenna patterns in the ETSI frequency band......................................................................272
6.7.6.2 Antenna patterns in the FCC frequency band ......................................................................276
6.7.6.3 Interpretation of directional radiation patterns ......................................................................280
6.7.7 Technical data.......................................................................................................................281
6.7.8 Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................283
6.7.9 Approvals & certificates ........................................................................................................284
6.8 Mounting types......................................................................................................................285
6.8.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................285
6.8.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................285
6.8.3 Mounting with antenna mounting kit .....................................................................................286
7 Transponder ....................................................................................................................................... 289
7.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................289
7.1.1 Mode of operation of transponders.......................................................................................289
7.1.2 Transponder classes and generations..................................................................................290
7.1.3 Electronic Product Code (EPC) ............................................................................................290
7.1.4 SIMATIC memory configuration of the RF600 transponders and labels ..............................292
7.1.5 Minimum distances and maximum ranges ...........................................................................293
7.1.5.1 Configurations of antenna and transponder .........................................................................293
7.1.5.2 Effects of the materials of the mounting surfaces on the range ...........................................296

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7.1.5.3 Maximum read/write ranges of transponders ...................................................................... 297
7.1.5.4 Minimum distances between antennas and transponders .................................................. 301
7.1.6 Influence of conducting walls on the range.......................................................................... 301
7.1.7 Storage and transportation roll goods.................................................................................. 302
7.2 SIMATIC RF622L................................................................................................................. 303
7.2.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 303
7.2.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 303
7.2.3 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 304
7.2.4 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 305
7.2.5 Certificates and approvals ................................................................................................... 306
7.3 SIMATIC RF630L Smartlabel .............................................................................................. 307
7.3.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 307
7.3.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 308
7.3.3 Technical data...................................................................................................................... 308
7.3.4 Dimension drawings............................................................................................................. 312
7.3.5 Certificates and approvals ................................................................................................... 313
7.4 SIMATIC RF640L Smartlabel .............................................................................................. 314
7.4.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 314
7.4.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 314
7.4.3 Memory organization ........................................................................................................... 315
7.4.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 315
7.4.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 317
7.4.6 Certificates and approvals ................................................................................................... 317
7.5 SIMATIC RF680L Smartlabel .............................................................................................. 318
7.5.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 318
7.5.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 318
7.5.3 Mounting on metal ............................................................................................................... 319
7.5.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 320
7.5.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 321
7.5.6 Certificates and approvals ................................................................................................... 322
7.6 SIMATIC RF690L Smartlabel .............................................................................................. 323
7.6.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 323
7.6.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 323
7.6.3 Memory organization ........................................................................................................... 324
7.6.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 324
7.6.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 326
7.6.6 Certificates and approvals ................................................................................................... 327
7.7 SIMATIC RF610T................................................................................................................. 328
7.7.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 328
7.7.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 328
7.7.3 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 329
7.7.4 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 331
7.7.5 Certificates and approvals ................................................................................................... 331
7.8 SIMATIC RF610T ATEX ...................................................................................................... 332
7.8.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 332
7.8.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 332
7.8.3 Use of the transponder in hazardous areas......................................................................... 333
7.8.3.1 Use of the transponder in hazardous areas for gases......................................................... 334
7.8.3.2 Use of the transponder in hazardous areas for dusts.......................................................... 335

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7.8.4 Technical specifications........................................................................................................335
7.8.5 Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................337
7.8.6 Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................338
7.9 SIMATIC RF620T .................................................................................................................339
7.9.1 Characteristics ......................................................................................................................339
7.9.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................340
7.9.3 Planning the use ...................................................................................................................340
7.9.3.1 Range when mounted on flat metallic carrier plates.............................................................340
7.9.3.2 Range when mounted on non-metallic carrier materials ......................................................341
7.9.4 Technical specifications........................................................................................................341
7.9.5 Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................344
7.9.6 Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................345
7.10 SIMATIC RF622T .................................................................................................................346
7.10.1 Features................................................................................................................................346
7.10.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................346
7.10.3 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................347
7.10.4 Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................349
7.10.5 Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................350
7.11 SIMATIC RF625T .................................................................................................................351
7.11.1 Characteristics ......................................................................................................................351
7.11.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................351
7.11.3 Planning the use ...................................................................................................................352
7.11.3.1 Optimum antenna/transponder positioning with planar mounting of the transponder on
metal .....................................................................................................................................
352
7.11.3.2 Range when mounted on flat metallic carrier plates.............................................................353
7.11.3.3 Range when mounted on non-metallic carrier materials ......................................................354
7.11.3.4 Mounting in metal..................................................................................................................354
7.11.4 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................355
7.11.5 Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................357
7.11.6 Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................357
7.12 SIMATIC RF630T .................................................................................................................358
7.12.1 Characteristics ......................................................................................................................358
7.12.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................358
7.12.3 Planning application..............................................................................................................359
7.12.3.1 Optimum antenna/transponder positioning with plane mounting of the transponder on
metal .....................................................................................................................................359
7.12.3.2 Range when mounted on flat metallic carrier plates.............................................................361
7.12.4 Technical specifications........................................................................................................362
7.12.5 Dimension drawing ...............................................................................................................364
7.12.6 Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................364
7.13 SIMATIC RF640T Gen 2.......................................................................................................366
7.13.1 Characteristics ......................................................................................................................366
7.13.2 Ordering data ........................................................................................................................366
7.13.3 Planning the use ...................................................................................................................367
7.13.3.1 Optimum antenna/transponder positioning with plane mounting of the transponder on
metal .....................................................................................................................................367
7.13.3.2 Range when mounted on flat metallic carrier plates.............................................................368
7.13.3.3 Range when mounted on non-metallic carrier materials ......................................................369
7.13.3.4 Use of the transponder in the Ex protection area .................................................................369
7.13.3.5 Use of the transponder in hazardous areas for gases..........................................................
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7.13.3.6 Use of the transponder in hazardous areas for dusts.......................................................... 372
7.13.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 375
7.13.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 378
7.13.6 Certificates and approvals ................................................................................................... 379
7.14 SIMATIC RF680T................................................................................................................. 380
7.14.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 380
7.14.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 381
7.14.3 Planning the use .................................................................................................................. 381
7.14.3.1 Optimum antenna/transponder positioning with plane mounting of the transponder on
metal .................................................................................................................................... 381
7.14.3.2 Range when mounted on flat metallic carrier plates............................................................ 382
7.14.3.3 Range when mounted on non-metallic carrier materials ..................................................... 383
7.14.3.4 Use of the transponder in hazardous areas......................................................................... 383
7.14.3.5 Use of the transponder in hazardous areas for gases......................................................... 384
7.14.3.6 Use of the transponder in hazardous areas for dusts.......................................................... 387
7.14.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 390
7.14.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 392
7.14.6 Certificates and approvals ................................................................................................... 392
8 Integration into networks ......................................................................................................................395
8.1 Overview of parameterization of RF600 reader................................................................... 395
8.2 Integration in IT networks via the user application............................................................... 396
8.3 Integration in control networks............................................................................................. 396
9 System diagnostics ..............................................................................................................................399
9.1 LED displays RF650R/RF680R/RF685R............................................................................. 399
9.1.1 How the LED status display works....................................................................................... 401
9.1.2 LED operating display.......................................................................................................... 402
9.2 RF650R/RF680R/RF685R error messages......................................................................... 403
10 Accessories .........................................................................................................................................409
10.1 Wide-range power supply unit for SIMATIC RF systems .................................................... 409
10.1.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 409
10.1.2 Scope of supply.................................................................................................................... 409
10.1.3 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 410
10.1.4 Safety Information................................................................................................................ 411
10.1.5 Connecting ........................................................................................................................... 412
10.1.6 Pin assignment of DC outputs and mains connection ......................................................... 414
10.1.7 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 414
10.1.8 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 417
10.1.9 Certificates and approvals ................................................................................................... 418
10.2 Power splitter for RF600 systems ........................................................................................ 420
10.2.1 Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 420
10.2.2 Ordering data ....................................................................................................................... 420
10.2.3 Example of a configuration .................................................................................................. 421
10.2.4 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................... 422
10.2.5 Dimension drawing .............................................................................................................. 423

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A Appendix............................................................................................................................................. 425
A.1 Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................425
A.2 Service & support..................................................................................................................428
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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 12/2015. 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.
History
Edition
Comment
11/2005 First edition
03/2006
2nd revised edition
04/2006 3rd revised and extended edition:
Details in the technical descriptions were revised.
06/2006
4th revised and extended edition:
07/2008
5th revised and extended edition:
11/2008 6th revised and extended edition:
New RF620R and RF630R readers
07/2009 7th revised and extended edition:
FCC approval RF620R/RF630R
10/2009
8th revised and expanded edition for multitag mode
12/2009
9th revised and extended edition
06/2010
10th revised and extended edition
09/2010
11th revised edition

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Edition
Comment
08/2011 12th revised and expanded edition:
New reader RF640R, new antennas RF640A and RF642A
06/2012 13th revised and extended edition
03/2013
14th revised and extended 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
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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Structure of contents
Contents
Table of contents
Organization of the documentation, including the index of pages and sections
Introduction Purpose, layout and description of the important topics.
Safety Information Refers to all the valid technical safety aspects which have to be adhered to while installing,
commissioning and operating the product/system and with reference to statutory regula-
tions.
System overview
Overview of all RF identification systems, system overview of SIMATIC RF600.
RF600 system planning Information about possible applications of SIMATIC RF600, support for application plan-
ning, tools for finding suitable SIMATIC RF600 components.
Readers
Description of readers which can be used for SIMATIC RF600.
Antennas
Description of antennas which can be used for SIMATIC RF600.
Transponder/tags
Description of transponders which can be used for SIMATIC RF600.
Integration into networks
Integration of the RF600 reader to higher-level systems, control.
System diagnostics
Description of the flash codes and error codes of the reader.
Accessories Connecting cable, wide-range power supply unit, technical data, ordering lists, dimension
drawings
Appendix
Service and support, contact partners, training centers.
List of abbreviations
List of all abbreviations used in the document.

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2.1
General safety instructions
Note
Heed the safety notices
Please observe the safety instructions on the back cover of this documentation.
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.

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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 RF650R/RF680R/RF685R 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.

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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

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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 only form one element of such a concept.
Customer is responsible to prevent unauthorized access to its plants, systems, machines
and networks. Systems, machines and components should only be connected to the
enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent necessary and with appropriate security
measures (e.g. use of firewalls and network segmentation) in place.
Additionally, Siemens’ guidance on appropriate security measures should be taken into
account. For more information about industrial security, please visit
Link: (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity)
Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more
secure. Siemens strongly recommends to apply product updates as soon as available and to
always use the latest product versions. Use of product versions that are no longer supported,
and failure to apply latest updates may increase customer’s exposure to cyber threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS
Feed under
Link: (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).