5.2.4
LED operating display
The operational statuses of the reader are displayed by the LEDs. The LED can adopt the colors
green, red or yellow and the statuses off , on , flashing :
Table 5-7
LED operating display on the reader
LED
Meaning
The reader is turned off.
The reader is switched on and ready for operation.
There is a transponder in the antenna field.
There is an error. The number of flashes provides information about the current error. You
will find more information on error messages in the section "System diagnostics
(Page 425)".
5.2.5
Ensuring reliable data exchange
Note that the "center point" of the transponder must be in the area of the transmission window
to ensure secure data exchange. You can find additional information on this in the section
"Transmission window and read/write distance (Page 40)".
5.2.6
Metal-free area
The RF310R Scanmode can be flush-mounted in metal. Allow for a possible reduction in the
field data.
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Figure 5-5
Metal-free area for RF310R Scanmode
To avoid any impact on the field data, the distance a should be ≥ 20 mm.
Readers
5.2 SIMATIC RF310R with Scanmode
SIMATIC RF300
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