Siemens SIMATIC RF600 Series System Manual page 221

6.4 Antenna RF642A
6.4.1 Characteristics
SIMATIC RF642A
Frequency ranges
The antenna is a broadband antenna and covers the frequency ranges from 865 to 928
MHz.
Function
The SIMATIC RF642A is used for transmitting and receiving RFID signals in the UHF range.
The antennas are connected to the SIMATIC RF600 readers via antenna cables that are
available in different lengths.
SIMATIC RF600
System Manual, 10/2016, J31069-D0171-U001-A19-7618
Features
Field of application
Frequency range
Polarization
Writing/reading range
Mounting
Connector
Readers that can be
connected
Dimensions in mm
Degree of protection
6.4 Antenna RF642A
The SIMATIC RF642A is a universal
UHF antenna of compact, industry-
standard design with medium range.
865 to 928 MHz
Linear polarization
Suitable for RF600 transponders
that are uniformly aligned while
directed past the antenna.
max. 8 m
4 x M4
(VESA 100 fixing system)
30 cm connecting cable (connected
permanently to the antenna) and
RTNC coupling
An antenna cable is required for
connection to the reader (for exam-
ple, 6GT2815-0BH30).
All RF600 readers with external
antenna connectors
185 x 185 x 45
IP65
Antennas
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