Reader RF350R with ANT 3 and with MIFARE transponders (MDS E)
Table 4-49
Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF350R with ANT 3
Transponder
ANT 3
without metal
ANT 3
on metal
ANT 3 flush-
mounted in
metal
(10 mm all-
round)
MDS E624
1)
Without metal
100
100
94
On metal; distance 0 mm
23
23
21
Flush-mounted in metal;
circumferential distance 25 mm
17
13
10
1)
Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is
adequate clearance to the metal.
Reader RF350R with ANT 3S and with ISO transponders (MDS D)
Table 4-50
Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF350R with ANT 3S
Transponder
ANT 3S
without metal
ANT 3S
on metal
ANT 3S Flush-
mounted in
metal
(10 mm all-
round)
MDS D117
Without metal
100
100
80
On metal; distance 0 mm
85
85
80
Flush-mounted in metal;
circumferential distance 0 mm
60
60
60
MDS D127
Without metal
100
100
80
On metal; distance 0 mm
85
85
80
Flush-mounted in metal;
circumferential distance 0 mm
60
60
60
MDS D421
MDS D521
Without metal
100
100
75
On metal; distance 0 mm
85
85
70
Flush-mounted in metal; circum‐
ferential distance 0 mm
65
65
55
Reader RF350R with ANT 8 and with ISO transponders (MDS D)
Table 4-51
Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF350R with ANT 8
Transponder
ANT 8 without metal
ANT 8 mounted in metal
(0 mm all-round)
MDS D117
Without metal
100
100
On metal; distance 0 mm
100
100
Flush-mounted in metal;
circumferential distance 0 mm
100
100
Planning the RF300 system
4.3 Installation guidelines
SIMATIC RF300
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