Antennas
6.4 SIMATIC RF640A
SIMATIC RF600
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6.4
SIMATIC RF640A
6.4.1
Characteristics
SIMATIC RF640A
Characteristtics
Area of application
The SIMATIC RF640A is a universal
UHF antenna in a medium size with
medium range for industrial applica-
tions in production and logistics.
Frequency range
865 to 928 MHz
Read range
Max. 6 m
Polarization
Circular
Degree of protection
IP65
Mounting
4 x M4
(VESA 100 fixing system)
Connector
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 broadband antenna and covers the frequency ranges from 865 to 928
MHz.
Function
The SIMATIC RF640A 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.