Mobile reader SIMATIC RF360M/RF660M
Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C660-02
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Introduction
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Purpose of these operating instructions
These operating instructions contain information required for commissioning and using the
SIMATIC RF360M or RF660M (consisting of the RF160B base device and an RF360H or
RF660H head module). The documentation is aimed at commissioning engineers, configuring
engineers and operators who commission, set up/configure and work with the mobile
readers.
Basic knowledge required
These operating instructions assume general knowledge of automation engineering and
identification systems.
Scope of validity of this documentation
These operating instructions are valid for the SIMATIC RF360M and RF660M as of product
version "01", SIMATIC Mobile Reader app V2.0, and describe the delivery state as of 08/2022.
Trademarks
The following and possibly other names not identified by the regi
stered trademark sign ® are
registered trademarks of Siemens AG:
SIMATIC ®, SIMATIC RF ® and MOBY ®
Orientation in the documentation
You can find detailed information on the transponders that can be read with the SIMATIC
RF160B and on the antennas that can be connected to the HF head module in the "SIMATIC
RF300" and "SIMATIC RF600" system manuals. The "Input parameters for the RF300 system"
product information contains important information for working with RF300 and MIFARE
Classic transponders.
You can find the current versions of the manuals on the pages of the Siemens Industry Online
Support (
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/14971/man
Abbreviations and naming conventions
The following terms/abbreviations are used synonymously in this document:
Mobile reader
Reader, hand terminal, handheld
Transponder
Tag, data carrier, mobile data storage (MDS)