Commissioning
4.1 Commissioning (hardware)
Mobile reader SIMATIC RF360M/RF660M
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Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C660-02
4.1.4
Replacing the head module
To be able to read out transponder data using the mobile reader, you need to attach a head
module suitable for your usage conditions to the reader. The SIMATIC RF360H head modules
were designed for use in the HF range, while the SIMATIC RF660H head modules were
designed for use in the UHF range.
Properties of the "SIMATIC RF360H" HF head modules
You can read and write transponders in the 13.56 MHz frequency range using the HF head
modules.
Table 4- 2
Properties of the HF head modules
Features
SIMATIC RF360H
Frequency range
13.56 MHz
Readable transponder
standards / transponder
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ISO 15693 (MDS D) / ISO 18000-3
•
RF300 (proprietary; RF300T)
•
ISO 14443 (MOBY E, MIFARE Classic)
Note that there are two HF head module versions. The head module with the article number
"6GT2803-1FA00" has an internal antenna and can be read out and written in connection
with the SIMATIC RF160B transponder base device. In contrast, the head module with the
article number "6GT2803-1FA10" has an M8 socket for connecting external antennas. For
operation with this head module, you need an antenna for the HF frequency range in
addition. You can find an overview of the suitable antennas in the section "Order data
(Page 91)". You can find detailed information on the antennas in the "SIMATIC RF300" system
manual.
Depending on the HF head module used, the RF360M can read and edit all RF300T, MDS D
and MDS E transponders that the RF310R reader (HF head module with internal antenna) and
the RF350R reader with connected antenna (HF head module with antenna connector) can
also read.
Antenna field and read position
The following figure shows the antenna field (working range) of the SIMATIC RF160B in
connection with a HF head module with internal antenna, as well as the optimum read
position of the transponder and its alignment.
①
Working range
≤
60 ° below the HF head module
Figure 4-7
Radiation of the antenna field of the HF head module
