With MIFARE transponders (MDS E)
Table 4-64
Reduction of field data due to metal, range as %: Transponder and RF380R
Transponder
RF380R reader
Without metal
On metal
Flush-mounted
in metal
(20 mm all-
round)
MDS E600
1)
Without metal
100
95
90
On metal, distance 20 mm
80
75
60
Flush-mounted in metal; circum‐
ferential distance 20 mm
2)
65
65
60
MDS E611
1)
Without metal
100
95
85
On metal, distance 20 mm
65
60
55
Flush-mounted in metal; circum‐
ferential distance 20 mm
2)
50
50
45
MDS E624
1)
Without metal
100
95
90
On metal, distance 15 mm
3)
75
75
70
Flush-mounted in metal; circum‐
ferential distance 25 mm
3)
60
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 10 mm
3)
Transponder flush-mounted in metal; minimum distance to the reader is 32 mm
4.3.4.6
RF382R
Note
RF382R not suitable for metallic surroundings
The RF382R was not developed for reading transponders in a metallic environment.
With ISO transponders (MDS D)
Table 4-65
Reduction of field data by metal (in %): Transponder and RF382R
Transponder
Reader RF382R (ISO mode)
Without metal
On metal
MDS D124
Without metal
100
110
1)
MDS D160
Without metal
100
100
MDS D324
Without metal
100
110
1)
Planning the RF300 system
4.3 Installation guidelines
SIMATIC RF300
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