The high-performance SIMATIC RF680R reader has four antenna connections that can be configured as required for individual read stations, or as gates. The high radiated power of up to 2 W ERP / 4 W EIRP (dependent on antenna and cable) permits long ranges of up to 8 m in portal applications.

The integrated processing logic of the reader enables numerous functions of the higher-level software layers to be executed in the device itself. If necessary, the digital outputs for signaling functions are automatically controlled. The advantage of the SIMATIC RF680R is that its intelligence considerably reduces the cost for additional software modules (RFID middleware).

The configuration, commissioning and diagnosis is performed via an easy-to-use Web interface that can be operated with a standard Internet browser. Access to the user interface data is also possible via the TIA Portal.

The reader supports commissioning, such as the orientation of the antenna(s), or determining the radiant power required by means of corresponding software tools and of the extended LED display.

A variety of diagnostic displays, such as the live radio signal diagram or the diagnostic logbook considerably simplifies and speeds up troubleshooting.

Data communication in the RF680R is executed either via an XML protocol with TCP/IP or via an S7 protocol via PROFINET. The reader can be operated with PROFIBUS via the communication module ASM 456. Two Ethernet interfaces are available for data and diagnostics, one of which has PROFINET capability. The digital inputs and outputs (DI/DO) are used for simple process interfacing (sensors, actuators). The digital I/Os can be mapped directly into the IO image of a SIMATIC controller.

All antennas of the RF600 series are supported.

Note:
If the reader is used together with the ASM 456 communication module, be aware that only one reader can be connected to this communication module at a time. Two connected readers would exceed the maximum permissible power consumption.