The high-performance UHF RFID system 

This compact, cost-efficient reader without digital inputs and outputs or external antenna connection can be used directly in plants with a range of up to 1 m. Two functions make commissioning, error tracking, and servicing easier: The ability to access proven configuration, commissioning, and diagnostic tools via Web-based Management. And the presentation of operational status and error messages on a framed LED status display. 

Your benefits:

• Compact design: 133 x 133 x 45 mm
• Internal antenna with circular polarization
• Simple, standardized, secure connection to cloud applications via an industrial IoT gateway

The SIMATIC RF615R reader is ideally suited for use in mechanical engineering and plant construction as well as in material handling, wherever compact dimensions and a short read range of up to 1 m are required. An integrated antenna with circular polarization and an external antenna connection allow it to be mounted right where it’s needed and operated with no need for accessories. You also benefit from increased plant availability, thanks to diagnostics during live operation and a diagnostic history in the logbook.
 

Your benefits:

• Especially compact design: 133 x 155 x 45 mm
• Proven “UHF for Industry”-algorithms
• Cloud connection via OPC UA interface and IoT gateway: for example, RUGGEDCOM RX1400 with CloudConnect

The especially compact design of the SIMATIC RF615A and its protection class (IP67) make the antenna ideal for installation in tight spaces – and for use under the toughest industrial conditions. Linear polarization also reliably reduces the impact of reflection and over-ranges. The antenna is easy and convenient to attach to the SIMATIC RF600 reader using a pre-assembled UHF antenna cable.

Your benefits:

• Extremely compact design (52 x 52 x 16 mm)
• High protection class (IP67) for harsh environmental conditions
• Read distance of up to 1.3 m

The new passive, self-adhesive SIMATIC RF642L smart label was designed for metal surfaces and offers a read range of up to 2.8 m. Its protection class (IP68) and temperature resistance from -20° Celsius to +85° Celsius make it especially appropriate for use in challenging industrial conditions. For example: RFID-assisted asset management or to identify load transfer devices, containers and other metal devices.
 

Your benefits:

• Can be directly mounted on metal, with a read distance of up to 2.8 m
• Large 448-bit EPC and 2048-bit user memory
• Small, compact design (50 x 22.5 x 1.6 mm)

The sturdy, maintenance-free, passive SIMATIC RF645T tag (52 x 36 x 12.5 mm) was specifically designed for mounting directly on metal surfaces. Depending on the environment and the readers and antennae used, it can achieve a read/write distance of up to 6 m. The tag’s broadband operating frequency (865 MHz to 928 MHz) makes it globally usable – in production control, in supply chain and asset management, and in tracking and tracing. 

Your benefits:

• Read/write distance of up to 6 m
• Sturdy, passive, and maintenance-free
• Large user memory for both central and local data management

The silicon-free and chemical-resistant SIMATIC RF682T tag can be used fault-free, even at temperatures of up to 220° Celsius. Combined with its high protection class (IP68/IPx9K), this makes it suitable for use under the toughest industrial conditions: for example, in washing plants, painting lines, and drying ovens. It also comes with a huge memory capacity and can be used for both central and local data management. Its broadband configuration means it can be used in many different countries.

Your benefits:

• For applications involving exposure to high temperatures of up to +220° Celsius
• Large 256-bit EPC and 3072-bit user memory
• Can be mounted directly on metal, with a read distance of up to 3.5 m