Commissioning
4.1 Commissioning (hardware)
Mobile reader SIMATIC RF360M/RF660M
Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C660-02
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When the HF head module with antenna connector for external antennas is used ("6GT2803-
1FA10"), the transponder must be kept in front of the module.
Properties of the "SIMATIC RF660H" UHF head module
You can read and write transponders in the frequency range from 865 to 928 MHz using the
UHF head modules.
Table 4- 3
Properties of the UHF head module
Features
SIMATIC RF660H
Frequency range
865 to 928 MHz
1)
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ETSI (Europe): 865 to 868 MHz
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FCC (USA): 902 to 928 MHz
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CMIIT (China): 920.625 to 924.375 MHz
Readable transponder
standards / transponder
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ISO 18000-62
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ISO 18000-63
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EPCglobal UHF Class 1 Gen 2
1)
Depending on the country or region and the SIMATIC RF660H head module version used
Note that there are three UHF head module versions. Depending on the country or region
where you operate the SIMATIC RF160B mobile reader, you need to use one of the following
head modules:
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SIMATIC RF660H (ETSI); article number "6GT2813-1FA00"
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SIMATIC RF660H (FCC): Article number "6GT2813-1FA10"
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SIMATIC RF660H (CMIIT); article number "6GT2813-1FA20"
You can find detailed information on the country profiles and on which head module is
suitable for your country or region in "List of country profiles (
The RF660M can read and edit all transponders and smart labels of the RF600 product family.
Note
Temperature rise during continuous operation
Please note that the UHF module can get very warm during continuous operation. To protect
persons and the module, the maximum duration of a read operation is limited to two
minutes.