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Antenna patterns 

 

6.1 Alignment of transponders to the antenna 

SIMATIC RF615A 
Operating Instructions, 09/2018, C79000-G8976-C511-01 

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Angle deviation diagram for alignment 

The following diagram shows the dependence of the following factors: 

 

Alignment angle of transponder to antenna 

 

Maximum range of antenna 

 

Figure 6-3 

Effect on the read/write range depending on the antenna alignment 

Summary of Contents for SIMATIC RF615A

Page 1: ... ___________________ ___________________ SIMATIC Ident RFID systems SIMATIC RF615A Operating Instructions 09 2018 C79000 G8976 C511 01 Characteristics 1 Ordering data 2 Installing and mounting 3 Connecting the antenna 4 Antenna parameter assignment 5 Antenna patterns 6 Maximum read write ranges 7 Technical data 8 Dimension drawing 9 Certificates approvals 10 ...

Page 2: ...perated only by personnel qualified for the specific task in accordance with the relevant documentation in particular its warning notices and safety instructions Qualified personnel are those who based on their training and experience are capable of identifying risks and avoiding potential hazards when working with these products systems Proper use of Siemens products Note the following WARNING Si...

Page 3: ...cting the antenna 11 4 2 Bending radii and bending cycles of the cable 12 5 Antenna parameter assignment 13 6 Antenna patterns 15 6 1 Alignment of transponders to the antenna 15 6 2 Antenna pattern ETSI 18 6 3 Antenna pattern FCC 21 6 4 Interpretation of directional radiation patterns 24 7 Maximum read write ranges 25 8 Technical data 27 9 Dimension drawing 31 10 Certificates approvals 33 ...

Page 4: ...Table of contents SIMATIC RF615A 4 Operating Instructions 09 2018 C79000 G8976 C511 01 ...

Page 5: ...ction IP67 IP rating is not investigated by UL Mounting 2 x M4 Connection 30 cm connecting cable connected permanently to the antenna and RP TNC coupling An antenna cable is required for connection to the reader e g 6GT2815 0BH30 Frequency ranges The antenna is a narrowband antenna and is available in the following two frequency range variants RF615A ETSI 865 to 868 MHz RF615A FCC 902 to 928 MHz F...

Page 6: ...Characteristics SIMATIC RF615A 6 Operating Instructions 09 2018 C79000 G8976 C511 01 ...

Page 7: ...data accessories Product Article number Connecting cable between reader and antenna 1 m cable loss 0 5 dB 6GT2815 0BH10 3 m cable loss 1 0 dB 6GT2815 0BH30 5 m suitable for drag chains cable loss 1 5 dB 6GT2815 2BH50 10 m cable loss 2 0 dB 6GT2815 1BN10 10 m cable loss 4 0 dB 6GT2815 0BN10 15 m suitable for drag chains cable loss 4 0 dB 6GT2815 2BN15 20 m cable loss 4 0 dB 6GT2815 0BN20 40 m cable...

Page 8: ...Ordering data SIMATIC RF615A 8 Operating Instructions 09 2018 C79000 G8976 C511 01 ...

Page 9: ...e Maximum read write range The maximum read write ranges are only reached when the antenna is mounted on a metallic surface with a minimum size of 150 x 150 mm Note Antenna gain depends on the mounting surface Note that the antenna gain depends on the material of the mounting surface If the antenna is mounted on a metallic surface the antenna gain is 5 dBi If the antenna is mounted on a non metall...

Page 10: ...Installing and mounting SIMATIC RF615A 10 Operating Instructions 09 2018 C79000 G8976 C511 01 ...

Page 11: ...eved with the cable 6GT2815 0BH10 length 1 m since this cable has the lowest cable loss Requirement Note Use of Siemens antenna cable To ensure optimum functioning of the antenna it is recommended that a Siemens antenna cable is used in accordance with the list of accessories Strain relief To protect the antenna connecting cable from strain you can attach strain relief e g in the form of a strain ...

Page 12: ...Antenna cable 6GT2815 0BH30 3 1 51 Antenna cable suitable for drag chains 6GT2815 2BH50 5 1 5 44 2 Antenna cable 6GT2815 1BN10 10 2 77 Antenna cable 6GT2815 0BN10 10 4 51 Antenna cable suitable for drag chains 6GT2815 2BN15 15 4 44 2 Antenna cable 6GT2815 0BN20 20 4 77 Antenna cable 6GT2815 0BN40 40 5 77 1 Permissible minimum bending radius with multiple bending 2 With cables capable of being used...

Page 13: ...Make the following settings to ensure that the maximum permitted radiated power of the antenna is not exceeded Antenna gain 5 dBi Radiated power 340 mW ERP or 25 35 dBm ERP Converted into EIRP 560 mW EIRP or 27 5 dBm EIRP Use of cable loss associated with the antenna cable Limitations in the USA and Canada Note Limitation of the radiated power FCC RF600 systems that are put into operation in the U...

Page 14: ...diated power of the antenna is not exceeded Radiated power 2000 mW ERP or 33 dBm ERP Converted into EIRP 3250 mW EIRP or 35 dBm EIRP Use of cable loss associated with the antenna cable Limitations in Japan Note Limitation of the radiated power ARIB RF600 systems that are put into operation in Japan must not exceed the following radiated power with an RF615A antenna 500 mW EIRP or 27 dBm EIRP for o...

Page 15: ...larization axis Since the RF615A antenna has linear polarization it is necessary to consider the alignment of the transponders with regard to the polarization axis of the antenna The polarization axes of antenna and transponder must always be parallel The symbol on the antenna indicates the polarization axis Figure 6 1 Polarization axis ...

Page 16: ... the antenna SIMATIC RF615A 16 Operating Instructions 09 2018 C79000 G8976 C511 01 Alignment The following diagram shows the optimum alignment of the RF600 transponders to the RF615A antenna Figure 6 2 Optimum alignment of transponders to the antenna ...

Page 17: ...tructions 09 2018 C79000 G8976 C511 01 17 Angle deviation diagram for alignment The following diagram shows the dependence of the following factors Alignment angle of transponder to antenna Maximum range of antenna Figure 6 3 Effect on the read write range depending on the antenna alignment ...

Page 18: ...tenna alignment is given when the antenna elevation is provided as shown in the following figure Figure 6 4 Reference system The half power beam width of the antenna is defined by the angle between the two 3 dB points Which range in corresponds to the dB values in the patterns can be obtained from this table Page 24 Note that the measurements presented graphically below were carried out in a low r...

Page 19: ...9 2018 C79000 G8976 C511 01 19 Directional radiation pattern ETSI on metallic mounting surface 15 cm x 15 cm Pattern of the vertical plane of the antenna Pattern of the horizontal plane of the antenna Figure 6 5 Directional radiation pattern RF615A ETSI on metallic mounting surface ...

Page 20: ...ions 09 2018 C79000 G8976 C511 01 Directional radiation pattern ETSI on non metallic mounting surface Pattern of the vertical plane of the antenna Pattern of the horizontal plane of the antenna Figure 6 6 Directional radiation pattern RF615A ETSI on non metallic mounting surface ...

Page 21: ...MHz Figure 6 7 Reference system The half power beam width of the antenna is defined by the angle between the two 3 dB points corresponding to half the power in relation to the maximum power Which range in corresponds to the dB values in the patterns can be obtained from this table Page 24 Note that the measurements presented graphically below were carried out in a low reflection environment Low de...

Page 22: ...C79000 G8976 C511 01 Directional radiation pattern of the RF615A FCC on metallic mounting surface 15 cm x 15 cm Pattern of the vertical plane of the antenna Pattern of the horizontal plane of the antenna Figure 6 8 Directional radiation pattern of the RF615A FCC on metallic mounting surface ...

Page 23: ...C79000 G8976 C511 01 23 Directional radiation pattern of the RF615A FCC on non metallic mounting surface Pattern of the vertical plane of the antenna Pattern of the horizontal plane of the antenna Figure 6 9 Directional radiation pattern of the RF615A FCC on non metallic mounting surface ...

Page 24: ...nge with this reference angle with regard to a transponder The dBr values correspond to the difference between the maximum dBi value and a second dBi value Deviation from maximum antenna gain dBr Read write range 0 100 3 70 6 50 9 35 12 25 15 18 18 13 Example As can be seen from the Antenna pattern ETSI Page 18 the maximum antenna gain is 5 dBi In the vertical plane the antenna gain has dropped to...

Page 25: ...ns laboratory with few metallic reflecting surfaces Table 7 1 Read ranges of the antenna all ranges in meters m SIMATIC RF615A with SIMATIC RF650R SIMATIC RF680R SIMATIC RF685R SIMATIC RF630L 0 95 1 35 1 35 SIMATIC RF640L 0 35 0 35 0 35 SIMATIC RF690L 0 7 0 7 0 7 SIMATIC RF610T 0 6 0 85 0 85 SIMATIC RF620T 1 5 2 2 2 2 SIMATIC RF622T 0 4 0 4 0 4 SIMATIC RF625T 0 35 0 5 0 5 SIMATIC RF630T 0 3 0 4 0 ...

Page 26: ...Maximum read write ranges SIMATIC RF615A 26 Operating Instructions 09 2018 C79000 G8976 C511 01 ...

Page 27: ...W EIRP CMIIT 340 mW ERP ARIB STD T107 RF650R 500 mW EIRP STD T106 RF680R RF685R 560 mW EIRP Antenna gain 13 dBi 5 dBi ETSI Depends on background refer to the section Antenna pattern ETSI Page 18 FCC Depends on background refer to the section Antenna pattern FCC Page 21 Opening angle for sending receiving when mounted on a metal surface of 15 cm x 15 cm 1 ETSI Horizontal plane 100 Vertical plane 75...

Page 28: ...0 silicone free Color Black Tightening torque at room temperature 1 5 Nm when mounted on a flat surface Permitted ambient conditions Ambient temperature During operation 20 70 C During transportation and storage 40 85 C Conditions relating to UL approval for indoor use only dry location mounted on height below 2 m Coaxial connectors and cables shall com ply with NFPA70 art 820 part V Degree of pro...

Page 29: ...511 01 29 6GT2812 0EA0x Standards specifications approvals Proof of suitability FCC cULus MTBF 1190 years 1 The values differ for different dimensions materials of the mounting surface 2 The values for shock and vibration are maximum values and must not be applied continuously ...

Page 30: ...Technical data SIMATIC RF615A 30 Operating Instructions 09 2018 C79000 G8976 C511 01 ...

Page 31: ...SIMATIC RF615A Operating Instructions 09 2018 C79000 G8976 C511 01 31 Dimension drawing 9 Figure 9 1 Dimension drawing RF615A All dimensions in mm ...

Page 32: ...Dimension drawing SIMATIC RF615A 32 Operating Instructions 09 2018 C79000 G8976 C511 01 ...

Page 33: ...rovals 10 Table 10 1 6GT2812 0EA01 Labeling Description This product is UL certified for the USA and Canada It meets the following safety standard s UL Report E115352 UL 62368 1 AVICT Equipment Part 1 Safety Requirements CSA C22 2 No 62368 1 14 AVICT Equipment Part 1 Saftey Requirements ...

Page 34: ...Certificates approvals SIMATIC RF615A 34 Operating Instructions 09 2018 C79000 G8976 C511 01 ...

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