RF600 system planning
4.7 Planning and installation of UHF read points
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4.7.2
Implementation of UHF RFID installations
The use of UHF RFID systems requires careful planning and preparation to avoid problems
during commissioning and operation.
4.7.2.1
Preparation phase
Device selection
When selecting the suitable RFID hardware, remember the following minimum criteria:
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Integration in a control/IT environment
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Degree of protection
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Size of the identification range
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Type, number and position of the transponders in the antenna field
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Reflecting and absorbent materials in the vicinity of the antenna
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Distance between the antenna or the reader and the transponder
The following application examples illustrate the requirements for specific use cases and
provide suitable solutions:
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Read point in a conveyor system in confined installation conditions:
A container should be transported in a conveyor system. Information on the next
transport section is contained in a transponder which is attached to the side of the
container.
Possible configuration: RF610R or possibly RF615R with integrated internal antenna and
a compact, external antenna (e.g. RF615A, RF620A)
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RFID gate at the incoming goods / outgoing goods department:
Several transponders are located on different packaging of products on a pallet. These
need to be identified when passing through the RFID gate.
Possible configuration: RF650R with four circular antennas (e.g. RF650A, RF660A
depending on the required radiated power)
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Four read points along the production line:
A product needs to be processed by different machines along the production line. The
information for this is contained on a transponder attached to the product that must be
read out at each machine.
Possible configuration: RF680R with four antennas (e.g. RF615A, RF620A, RF680A)
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Read point on a production line with a predominantly metallic environment:
A product needs to be processed by different machines along the production line. The
information for this is contained on a transponder attached to the product that must be
read out at each machine.
Possible configuration: RF685R with integrated adaptive antenna
