User's Manual

7. APPENDIX
7.1 EXTERNAL ANTENNA TYPES
External antennas have been designed to operate with Magellan’s MARS readers. The antenna operating
volume is inside the antenna turns. Each antenna is connected to a reader via a supplied RCA cable. The RCA
cable length: 1.5 m (standard cable), 8.8 m (on request).
Magellan’s MARS readers have been assigned to operate with the antennas listed below, and having maximum
gain of 3.5 dB. Antennas that are not included in this list or having a gain greater than 3.5 dB are strictly
prohibited for use with the MARS readers. The required antenna impedance is 4 ohms.
Part Number Description
61-10-002 Single axis, round,
60 mm inner antenna coil diameter,
85 mm overall diameter,
thickness 0.8 mm
63-10-005 Single axis, round,
124 mm inner antenna coil diameter,
160 mm overall diameter,
thickness 0.8 mm
63-10-004 Single axis, rectangular,
120x240 mm inner antenna coil,
158x277 mm overall dimensions,
thickness 0.8 mm
63-10-003 Single axis, rectangular,
60x420 mm inner antenna coil,
88x448 mm overall dimensions,
thickness 0.8 mm
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