Operating Instructions
Chapter
1
RFH620 Interrogator
Notes on this document
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1.1
Purpose of this document
This document provides instructions for technical staff on the installation and operation of
the radio frequency interrogator of series RFH620 in the following versions:
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With the cable and connector (standard version)
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With connector unit (Ethernet version)
A summary of all device versions is shown in
chapter 4.1 Device versions, page 19
.
This document contains information for:
•
Installation
•
Electrical installation
•
Commissioning and configuration
•
Maintenance and replacement of the interrogator
•
Troubleshooting
A step-by-step approach is taken for all tasks.
Important
To simplify, the radio frequency interrogator RFH620 is described in these operating instruc-
tions as an interrogator or RFH620.
The description "interrogator" and "writing/reading device" are interchangeable. The de-
scription "interrogator" is used in these instructions. The description "transponder" and "tag"
are interchangeable. The description "transponder" is used in these instructions.
1.2
Target group
The target group of this document is persons assigned the following tasks:
Tab. 1-1:
Target group of this document
1.3
Depth of information
This document contains all the information required for the installation, electrical installati-
on and commissioning of the interrogator at the installation location.
Configuration of the interrogator for
application-specific reading conditions
and the com-
missioning is carried out using the SOPAS-ET configuration software on a Windows
TM
PC. The
SOPAS-ET configuration software contains an online help system to facilitate configuration.
Important
Further information about the design of the interrogator as well as the RFID technology is
available at SICK AG, Auto Ident division. On the Internet at
www.sick.com
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Tasks
Target group
Installation, electrical installation,
maintenance, device replacement
Qualified staff, e.g., service technicians and factory electri-
cians
Commissioning and configuration
Trained staff, e.g., technicians or engineers