Transponder
RF380R reader
Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted
in metal
(20 mm all-
round)
RF340T
Without metal
100
90
80
On metal; distance 0 mm
70
65
60
Flush-mounted in metal;
circumferential distance
20 mm
2)
60
60
55
RF350T
Without metal
100
85
80
On metal; distance 0 mm
70
65
60
Flush-mounted in metal;
circumferential distance
20 mm
2)
55
50
45
RF360T
1)
Without metal
100
95
85
On metal; distance 20 mm
75
70
65
Flush-mounted in metal;
circumferential distance
20 mm
3)
60
55
50
RF370T
Without metal
100
95
85
On metal; distance 0 mm
90
85
80
Flush-mounted in metal;
circumferential distance
20 mm
4)
65
60
60
RF380T
Without metal
100
95
85
On metal; distance 0 mm
95
90
80
Flush-mounted in metal;
circumferential distance
40 mm
4) 6)
65
60
55
1)
Mounting the transponder on or in metal is only possible with the appropriate spacer or if there is
adequate clearance to the metal.
2)
Transponder flush-mounted in metal; minimum distance to the reader is 5 mm
3)
Transponder flush-mounted in metal; minimum distance to the reader is 10 mm
4)
Transponder flush-mounted in metal; minimum distance to the reader is 15 mm
5)
Transponder flush-mounted in metal; minimum distance to the reader is 20 mm
6)
Transponder flush-mounted in metal; minimum distance to the reader is 25 mm
Planning the RF300 system
4.3 Installation guidelines
SIMATIC RF300
System Manual, 02/2021, C79000-G8976-C345-09
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