User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- SIMATIC RF300
- Legal information
- Table of contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Safety information
- 3 System overview
- 4 Planning the RF300 system
- 4.1 Fundamentals of application planning
- 4.1.1 Selection criteria for SIMATIC RF300 components
- 4.1.2 Transmission window and read/write distance
- 4.1.3 Width of the transmission window
- 4.1.4 Impact of secondary fields
- 4.1.5 Setup help of the readers of the second generation
- 4.1.6 Permissible directions of motion of the transponder
- 4.1.7 Operation in static and dynamic mode
- 4.1.8 Dwell time of the transponder
- 4.1.9 Communication between communications module, reader and transponder
- 4.2 Field data for transponders, readers and antennas
- 4.3 Installation guidelines
- 4.4 Chemical resistance of the transponders
- 4.5 Guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
- 4.1 Fundamentals of application planning
System overview
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Application areas of RF300
SIMATIC RF300 is primarily used for non-contact identification of containers, palettes and
workpiece holders in a closed production circuit. The data carriers (transponders) remain in
the production chain and are not supplied with the products. SIMATIC RF300, with its
compact transponder and reader enclosure dimensions, is particularly suitable in confined
spaces.
Main applications
● Mechanical engineering, automation systems, conveyor systems
● Ancillary assembly lines in the automotive industry, component suppliers
● Small assembly lines
Application examples
● Production lines for engines, gearboxes, axles, etc.
● Assembly lines for ABS systems, airbags, brake systems, doors, cockpits, etc.
● Assembly lines for household electrical appliances, consumer electronics and electronic
communication equipment
● Assembly lines for PCs, small-power motors, contactors, switches
Advantages
● Reading and writing of large data volumes within a short time results in shorter production
cycle times and helps to boost productivity
● Can be used in harsh environments thanks to rugged components with high degree of
protection
● Simple system integration into TCP/IP networks, SIMATIC S7, PROFINET and
PROFIBUS (TIA) with little effort
● Shorter commissioning times and fewer plant failures and downtimes thanks to integral
diagnostic functionalities
● Cost savings thanks to maintenance-free components