Transponder
7.7 SIMATIC RF620T
SIMATIC RF600
System Manual, 06/2019, J31069-D0171-U001-A22-7618
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Table 7- 20 Range with metallic, flat carriers without spacers
Carrier material
Range
Metal plate at least 300 x 300 mm
typically 40%
Table 7- 21 Range with flat metallic carriers with spacers
Carrier material
Range
Metal plate at least 300 x 300 mm
typically 100%
The use of spacers on metallic surfaces is recommended.
On rectangular carrier plates, the range depends on the mounting orientation of the
transponder.
You will find more information on the range in the section "Minimum distances and maximum
7.7.3.2
Range when mounted on non-metallic carrier materials
Table 7- 22 Range with non-metallic carriers
Carrier material
Range
Transponder on wooden carrier
(dry, degree of moisture < 15%)
typically 75 %
Transponder on plastic carrier
typically 75 %
Transponder on glass
typically 75 %
Transponder on mineral water container
typically 15 %
You will find more information on the range in the section "Minimum distances and maximum