SIMATIC RF350R is a universal reader for operation with external antennas. Due to the different, pluggable antenna designs (flat antenna, round antennas), there are many possible applications in the area of industrial production, especially in assembly lines.

This reader has an RS422 interface with 3964R transmission procedure for connection to RFID communication modules (see Communication modules).

Due to the high degree of protection and the use of high-quality materials, the SIMATIC RF350R ensures problem-free operation even under the harshest industrial conditions. It is connected via an 8-pole M12 plug-in connector.

The reader can process the high-speed RF300 transponders and the ISO-15693-compatible transponders (see RFID overview).

Connectable antennas

One of each of the following antennas can be operated on an RF350R:

• ANT 1, universal flat antenna, also for dynamic applications,
  dimensions L x W x H (mm): 75 x 75 x 20
• Due to its slimline, compact design, the ANT 3 can still be precisely positioned even in cramped conditions.
  Dimensions L x W x H (mm): 50 x 28 x 10
• ANT 3S, same as ANT 3, except suitable exclusively for processing of MDS D117, MDS D127, MDS D421 and MDS D521 transponders. The dimensions are L x W x H (mm): 50 x 28 x 10.
• ANT 12, universal round antenna in M12 design for assembly lines with extremely small workpiece holders.
  Dimensions Ø x L (mm): M12 x 40
• ANT 18, universal round antenna in M18 design for assembly lines with small workpiece holders.
  Dimensions Ø x L (mm): M18 x 55
• ANT 30, universal round antenna for assembly lines with small workpiece holders.
  Dimensions Ø x L (mm): M30 x 58