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Planning the RF200 system
4.4 Chemical resistance of the reader and transponders
SIMATIC RF200
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4.4 Chemical resistance of the reader and transponders
4.4.1 Readers
4.4.1.1 Overview of the readers and their housing materials
The following sections describe the chemical resistance of the various transponders. The
chemical resistance depends on the housing materials used to manufacture the reader. The
following table provides you with an overview of the housing materials that are used with the
readers:
Table 4- 53 Overview of the materials of the reader components
Readers
Individual parts of the
reader
Material of the component
RF210R
RF220R
Sleeves Brass (copper alloy)
CuZn40Pb2
Fiber-optic cable
Polymethylmethacrylate (Makrolon®2405)
Cap (antenna)
Thermocomp OF-1008-L-EM
Valox 357
RF240R
RF250R
RF260R
Top shell and base
plate
Polyamide 6.6 GF30
Fiber-optic cable
Polymethylmethacrylate (Makrolon®2405)
Decorative foil
1)
Polyester
RF280R Top shell and base
plate
Polyamide 12
Fiber-optic cable
Polymethylmethacrylate (Makrolon®2405)
Decorative foil
1)
Polyester
RF285R
RF290R
Top cover and bottom
Aluminum
Decorative membrane
Polyester
1)
Component irrelevant for resistance of the overall housing
If you have any questions, please contact Siemens Support, see section "Service & Support
(Page 458)".