Antennas
6.2 SIMATIC RF615A
SIMATIC RF600
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6.2
SIMATIC RF615A
6.2.1
Characteristics
SIMATIC RF615A
Characteristics
Area of application
The SIMATIC RF615A is a universal
UHF antenna in a compact size for
industrial applications, e.g. for instal-
lation directly on the robot arm.
Frequency range
x
865 to 868 MHz (RF615A ETSI)
x
902 to 928 MHz (RF615A FCC)
Read range
Max. 2 m
Polarization
Linear
Degree of protection
IP67
(IP rating is not investigated by UL)
Mounting
2 x M4
Connection
30 cm connecting cable (connected
permanently to the antenna) and
RP-TNC coupling
An antenna cable is required for
connection to the reader (e.g.
6GT2815-0BH30).
Frequency ranges
The antenna is a narrowband antenna and is available in the following two frequency range
variants.
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RF615A ETSI: 865 to 868 MHz
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RF615A FCC: 902 to 928 MHz
Function
The SIMATIC RF615A is used for transmitting and receiving data in the UHF range. The
antennas are connected to the SIMATIC RF600 readers via antenna cables that are
available in different lengths.