IFM ANT410 RF Identification System Instruction Manual
- June 16, 2024
- ifm
Table of Contents
IFM ANT410 RF Identification System Instruction Manual
Preliminary note
This document is part of the device and contains information about the correct
handling of the product.
This document is intended for specialists. These specialists are people who
are qualified by their training and their experience to see risks and to avoid
possible hazards that may be caused during operation or maintenance of the
device.
Read this document before use to familiarise yourself with operating
conditions, installation and operation. Keep this document during the entire
duration of use of the device.
1.1 Symbols used
Safety instructions
2.1 General
Observe the operating instructions. Non-observance of the instructions,
operation which is not in accordance with use as prescribed below, wrong
installation or incorrect handling can affect the safety of operators and
machinery.
The installation and connection must comply with the applicable national and
international standards. Responsibility lies with the person installing the
device.
The device must only be installed, connected and put into operation by a
qualified electrician as the safe function of the device and machinery is only
guaranteed when installation is correctly carried out.
Disconnect the unit externally before handling it.
In case of malfunction of the device or uncertainties please contact the
manufacturer. Tampering with the device can seriously affect the safety of
operators and machinery. This is not permitted and leads to an exclusion of
liability and warranty.
2.2 Radio equipment
In general, radio equipment must not be used in the vicinity of petrol
stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or blasting operations.
- Do not transport and store any flammable gases, liquids or explosive substances near the unit.
2.3 Interference of electronic and medical devices
Operation can affect the function of electronic devices that are not correctly
shielded.
- Disconnect the device in the vicinity of medical equipment.
- Contact the manufacturer of the corresponding device in case of any interference.
Functions and features
In connection with the evaluation unit DTE10x the read/write head
ANT410/ANT411 enables non-contact reading and/or writing of the RFID
transponders (ID tags) conforming to the system.
The data is converted into digitally coded values and provided to the
evaluation unit.
Functions
4.1 Operating principle
The ID tags are operated passively, i.e. without battery. The energy required
for operation is supplied by the read/write head.
The physical principle of the energy transfer is based on inductive coupling.
The integrated antenna coil in the read/write head generates a magnetic field
which partly penetrates the antenna coil of the ID tag. A voltage is generated
by induction that supplies the data carrier with energy.
4.2 Overview
Installation
5.1 General installation instructions
When mounting several read/write heads adhere to the minimum distances between
the systems.
Flush mounting of a read/write head in metal reduces the read/write distance.
The immediate vicinity of powerful HF emission sources such as welding
transformers or converters can affect operation of the read/write heads.
Information on the available mounting accessories is available on our website at: www.ifm.com
5.2 Notes on ID tag mounting
If the ID tags are mounted in/on metal, the read/write distance is reduced.
For positioning the ID tags the read/write heads are marked with an antenna
symbol on the active face. It designates the middle of the integrated antenna
coil and has to correspond with the middle of the ID tag.
The orientation of the read/write head antenna axis must correspond with the
axis of the ID tag coil.
The best way to position the available ID tags and on mounting in metal is available on our website: www.ifm.com
5.3 Avoiding interference
The device generates a modulated electrical field with a frequency of 13.56
MHz.
To avoid interference of the data communication no other devices generating
interference emission in this frequency band must be operated in the vicinity.
Such devices are for example frequency converters and switched-mode power
supplies.
5.4 Mechanical design
1: Sensing face
5.5 Fixing
► Fix the device using the supplied nuts (M12).
5.6 Mounting distances
5.6.1 ANT410
5.6.2 ANT411
5.7 Positioning of the ID tags
5.7.1 ANT410
5.7.2 ANT411
Electrical connection
The unit must be connected by a qualified electrician.
Device of protection class III (PC III)
The electric supply must only be made via PELV/SELV circuits.
► Disconnect power before connecting the unit.
6.1 Wiring
► Connect the device to the evaluation unit DTE10x using the M12 connection.
Voltage is supplied via the evaluation unit.
A selection of sockets is available on our website at:
www.ifm.com
Cables with the following characteristics are suitable for the connection:
6.2 cULus
If approval is granted the approval text of the respective countries applies (→ 12 Approvals/standards).
Information about the approvals granted: www.ifm.com
For units with cULus approval and the scope of validity cULus:
► Supply the device from an isolating transformer having a secondary UL-listed
fuse rated
a) 5 A at voltages of 0…20 V rms (0…28.3 V p )
b) 100/V p at voltages of 20…30 V rms (28.3…42.4 V p )
Display elements
Operation
The read/write head is configured via the connected evaluation unit DTE10x. You can find more information about the operation in the manual: www.ifm.com
Dimensions
9.1 ANT410
9.2 ANT411
Technical data
The data sheets are available on our website at: www.ifm.com
Maintenance, repair and disposal
- Do not open the housing as the device does not contain any components which must be maintained by the user. The device must only be repaired by the manufacturer.
- Dispose of the device in accordance with the national environmental regulations.
Approvals/standards
If approval is granted the approval text of the respective countries applies (→ 12 Approvals/standards).
Information about the approvals granted: www.ifm.com
12.1 Radio approvals
12.1.1 Overview
The overview of the approval status of a unit is available on our website at
www.ifm.com
12.1.2 Europe / EC declaration of conformity
ifm electronic gmbh hereby declares that the ANT410 / ANT411 radio system
corresponds to the directive 2014/53/EU.
You can find the EC declaration of conformity on our website at:
www.ifm.com
12.1.3 USA
FCC note:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
- This device must not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by ifm may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
12.1.4 Canada
IC note:
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standards.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- The device may not cause interference, and
- the user of the device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
12.1.5 Taiwan
Administrative Regulations on Low Power Radio Wave Devices warning
Article 12
Unless granted permission by NCC, no company, firm, or user shall alter the frequency, increase the transmitting power, or alter the original design characteristics or operating functions of an approved low-power radio- frequency device.
Article 14
Low-power radio-frequency devices shall not affect aircraft security nor
interfere with legal communications. If such interference occurs, the user
shall immediately cease operating the device until improvement is made and the
interference no longer exists.
Legal communications refers to the wireless telecommunication operations that
comply with the Telecommunications Act. Low-power radio-frequency devices must
accept any interference received from legal communications and ISM radio wave
devices.
Below are the Taiwanese legal regulations in Chinese.
12.1.6 Australia
Use in Australia:
12.1.7 Singapore
The “Equipment Registration” is available on our website at: www.ifm.com
References
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