© Siemens AG 2012
SIMATIC Ident
Edition 11/2012
UHF for Industry
Simple commissioning and maintenance of UHF RFID read points
in the production environment with SIMATIC RF-DIAG
Maximum transparency in production
Industrial identification is continuing to gain in importance
due to the rise in productivity and flexibility in production.
For this purpose, RFID systems in the UHF range are
increasingly used in manufacturing.
The advantages are clear:
„ Permanent marking and identification of products with
low-cost SmartLabels and transponders
„ Maximum flexibility in the configuration of the RFID
system thanks to long ranges of several meters
„ Consistent use throughout the entire supply chain and
beyond due to the globally valid EPCglobal standard
SIMATIC RF600 – Powerful and robust
In addition, the powerful SIMATIC RF600 UHF RFID system
from Siemens offers the solution for a wide variety of technical challenges in the production environment:
„ Precise and reliable processing of SmartLabels and transponders, even in difficult radio environments, due to
intelligent algorithms
„ Robust components for the harsh industrial environment, even where sharp increases in temperature occur
„ Simple and continuous integration in the automation
system via PROFINET or PROFIBUS
Answers for industry.
© Siemens AG 2012
SIMATIC RF-DIAG – fast and simple
Siemens provides the software tool SIMATIC RF-DIAG for
simple commissioning and maintenance of the SIMATIC
RF620R and RF630R readers: the tool enables the optimum
alignment of the antennas to the read points in a very
short time and supports the user with error diagnostics
during operation.
Convenient commissioning and maintenance
The SIMATIC RF-DIAG software offers a range of functions
for simple setup and comprehensive analysis of a read
point:
Highlights
Fast and uncomplicated commissioning of read points as
well as reduced maintenance and installation costs due
to:
„ Simple handling of parameter settings by means of
intuitive user interface
„ Convenient visualization of characteristic values
„ Support with firmware updates
„ Function tests without S7 connection
„ Testing and parameter assignment of new algorithms
„ Detection of the optimum antenna and transponder
position with a specialized live display of the quality
data of the read points
„ Convenient configuration of intelligent filters and algorithms with intuitive user interfaces
„ Diagnostics and optimization of read points with a live
display of the effect of changes to reader parameters on
the read result
„ Testing of transponder data reading and writing processes (EPC ID, user data, etc.)
Technical specifications
Flexible connection options
The scope of delivery includes a PC adapter for RF-DIAG
which permits connection of the SIMATIC RF620R and
RF630R readers to a PC. If the adapter is used in the communication cable between reader and communication
module, it does not influence the function of the read
point. As soon as a PC is connected to the adapter using a
USB cable, reader communication is diverted to the PC;
the reader power supply is still provided via the communication module. Power from an external power supply unit
is possible for pure PC operation without communication
module.
Processor
> 1 GHz
Graphic resolution
minimum 1024 x 786,
recommended 1280 x 1024
RAM
> 1 GByte
SIMATIC
RF620R
Type of delivery
Product CD
RF-DIAG software;
Documentation as PDF
PC adapter for RF-DIAG
PC adapter box (IP65);
Protective cover for USB
connector;
Connection cable (2 m) between
ASM and PC adapter;
USB cable
Hardware and software requirements
Hard disk
50 MByte
Operating system
Windows XP Professional
(SP3 and higher);
Windows 7 Professional
32-bit/64-bit (SP1 and higher)
Ordering data
Order no.
SIMATIC RF-DIAG
6GT2080-3GA
Wide-range power supply unit
for SIMATIC RF systems
EU: 6GT2898-0AA00
UK: 6GT2898-0AA10
US: 6GT2898-0AA20
Adapter cable for wide-range
power supply;
6GT2891-0PH50
RS422 cable; length 2 m
6GT2891-4FH20
PC
adapter
Communication module
Siemens AG
Industry Sector
Sensors and Communication
Postfach 48 48
90026 NÜRNBERG
GERMANY
www.siemens.com/automation
G_FS10_XX_00439
SIMATIC S7
controller
PG/PC
Subject to change without prior notice
Order no. 6ZB5330-0BN02-0BA0
MP.R1.SC.0000.67.3.02 / Dispo 26107
BR 1112 2. SB 2 En
Printed in Germany
© Siemens AG 2012
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UHF for Industry:
www.siemens.com/rfid
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