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Mobile reader SIMATIC RF360M/RF660M
SIMATIC Ident
RFID systems
Mobile reader SIMATIC
RF360M/RF660M
Operating Instructions
08/2022
C79000-G8976-C660-02
Introduction
Safety instructions
Description
Commissioning
"SIMATIC Mobile Reader"
app
Maintenance and service
Technical specifications
Appendix
Service & Support
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  • Page 1 Mobile reader SIMATIC RF360M/RF660M Introduction Safety instructions Description SIMATIC Ident Commissioning RFID systems Mobile reader SIMATIC "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" RF360M/RF660M Maintenance and service Operating Instructions Technical specifications Appendix Service & Support 08/2022 C79000-G8976-C660-02...
  • Page 2 Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction ............................5 Safety instructions ..........................7 General safety information ....................7 Security recommendations ....................9 Protocols ........................... 11 Security information ......................12 Description ............................13 Commissioning ............................ 17 Commissioning (hardware) ....................17 4.1.1 Connecting the charging/docking station ................17 4.1.2 Replacing/inserting the battery ...................
  • Page 4 Table of contents Maintenance and service ........................77 Cleaning and maintenance ....................77 Software updates/installations ................... 78 6.2.1 App update and installations ....................78 6.2.2 MCon update ........................79 6.2.3 HF head module update (RF360M) ..................80 Technical specifications ........................81 Technical specifications of the SIMATIC RF160B ..............

  • Page 5: Introduction

    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...
  • Page 6 Do not dispose of the products at public disposal sites. For environmentally compliant recycling and disposal of your electronic waste, please contact a company certified for the disposal of electronic waste or your Siemens representative. Note the different country-specific regulations.

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    To operate the mobile reader and the docking station, only original power supply units that can be ordered from Siemens and batteries approved by Siemens may be used! The use of impermissible components can result in the destruction of the mobile reader or the docking station.
  • Page 8 Safety instructions 2.1 General safety information NOTICE Maximum permissible transmit power Maximum permissible transmit power in the frequency band: • WLAN: – Max. 100 mW in 2.4 GHz band – Max. 200 mW in 5 GHz band • RFID: Max. 42 dBµA/m at 10 m distance (mag. field strength) CAUTION Damage to retina due to camera flash Do not flash the camera directly into the eyes of persons in the vicinity or your own eyes, as...

  • Page 9: Security Recommendations

    • Keep the software up to date. Keep yourself informed regularly about safety updates for the product. You can find information about this at Link: (https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity). • For compatibility reasons, the pre-installed Web browser contains both weak and strong TLS encryption algorithms. For security reasons, protect your server against the use of weak encryption algorithms with corresponding measures.
  • Page 10 Safety instructions 2.2 Security recommendations Keys and certificates This section deals with the security keys and certificates that you need to set up SSL. • We urgently recommend creating your own SSL certificates and making them available. Preset certificates and keys are present in the device. The preset and automatically created SSL certificates are self-signed.

  • Page 11: Protocols

    Safety instructions 2.3 Protocols Protocols Secure/non-secure protocols • Use only secure protocols when access to the device is not secured by physical protection measures. The following protocols provide secure alternatives: HTTP → HTTPS • To prevent unauthorized access to the device or network, set up appropriate safeguards against non-secure protocols.

  • Page 12: Security Information

    Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customer’s exposure to...

  • Page 13: Description

    Description The SIMATIC RF360M and RF660M mobile readers consist of a SIMATIC RF160B base device and a head module. Depending on the head module used, the reader can be operated in the HF (RF360H: SIMATIC RF200 and RF300) or in the UHF frequency range (RF660H: SIMATIC RF600).
  • Page 14 Description Scope of delivery and accessories The scope of delivery of the SIMATIC RF160B base device includes a battery and a retaining strap. For operation, you also need a HF or UHF head module suitable for your conditions of use (HF: RF360H / UHF: RF660H), as well as a charging/docking station. The product scope is expanded by a pistol handle and a battery that can be ordered separately.
  • Page 15 Description Features Head modules Transmission ≥ 800 byte/s 400 kbps speed (depending on the transponder protocol) Readable • ISO 15693 / ISO 18000-3 • ISO 18000-62 transponder • RF300 (proprietary) • ISO 18000-63 protocols • ISO 14443 (MOBY E, MIFARE •...
  • Page 16 Description Mobile reader SIMATIC RF360M/RF660M Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C660-02...

  • Page 17: Commissioning

    Commissioning Commissioning (hardware) Before the first commissioning of the mobile reader, make sure that the battery inserted in the reader in the factory is fully charged. You can charge the battery by placing the reader in the charging/docking station. To do this, connect the charging/docking station to the power supply using the power supply unit provided and insert the reader in the charging/docking station.

  • Page 18: Replacing/Inserting The Battery

    Commissioning 4.1 Commissioning (hardware) Interfaces The charging/docking station has three interfaces, as well as two charging interfaces for the mobile reader and spare batteries. Figure 4-1 Interfaces of the charging/docking station ① USB interface ④ Charging interface for the mobile reader (type A) ②...
  • Page 19 Commissioning 4.1 Commissioning (hardware) 4. Remove the battery by lifting it upwards from the bottom of the device ②. Figure 4-2 Removing the battery 5. Insert the battery downwards at an angle into the battery compartment ③ so that the contacts of the battery touch the contacts of the reader.

  • Page 20: Charging The Battery

    Commissioning 4.1 Commissioning (hardware) 4.1.3 Charging the battery You have a number of options for charging the battery of the mobile reader. The charging/docking station has two charging cradles. You can charge the reader battery with the left-hand charging cradle and a spare battery with the right-hand charging cradle. Procedure: Charging the reader battery To charge the reader battery, you must insert the bottom of the reader vertically into the left- hand charging cradle.
  • Page 21 Commissioning 4.1 Commissioning (hardware) Follow these steps to remove a spare battery from the charging/docking station: 1. Open the latch by pressing the spare battery downwards at an angle into the charging/docking station ①. 2. Then remove the spare battery upwards ②. Figure 4-6 Removing a battery from the charging/docking station Reading the charge level of the batteries...

  • Page 22: Replacing The Head Module

    Commissioning 4.1 Commissioning (hardware) 4.1.4 Replacing the head module To be able to read out transponder data using the mobile reader, you need to attach a head module suitable for your usage conditions to the reader. The SIMATIC RF360H head modules were designed for use in the HF range, while the SIMATIC RF660H head modules were designed for use in the UHF range.
  • Page 23 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 (https://www.siemens.com/rfid- approvals)". The RF660M can read and edit all transponders and smart labels of the RF600 product family.

  • Page 24: Attaching/Replacing The Retaining Strap

    Commissioning 4.1 Commissioning (hardware) Antenna field and read position The following figure shows the antenna field (working range) of the SIMATIC RF160B in connection with a UHF head module, as well as the optimum read position of the transponder and its alignment. ①...
  • Page 25 Commissioning 4.1 Commissioning (hardware) Procedure: Attaching the retaining strap Follow these steps to attach the retaining strap to the mobile reader: 1. Turn or lay the reader on its front. 2. Push or pull the retaining strap upwards from the bottom through the upper retaining strap hook.

  • Page 26: Attaching/Replacing The Reader Handle

    Commissioning 4.1 Commissioning (hardware) Procedure: Removing the retaining strap Follow these steps to remove the retaining strap: 1. Turn or lay the reader on its front. 2. Open the Velcro fastener of the retaining strap. 3. Loosen the retaining strap loop at the bottom of the reader. 4.

  • Page 27: Camera

    Commissioning 4.2 Commissioning and operation (software) Procedure: Removing the pistol handle Follow these steps to remove the pistol handle: 1. Press the sides of the handle downwards, from the front towards the back of the mobile reader ①. 2. Guide the handle out of the upper retaining strap hook ②. Figure 4-14 Removing the pistol handle 3.

  • Page 28: Energy States / Power Modes

    Commissioning 4.2 Commissioning and operation (software) Switching off/restarting To switch the mobile reader off, hold down the On/Off button on the right of the reader for three seconds ( ). After the three seconds, a dialog will appear on the right of the display with the options "Switch off", "Restart"...

  • Page 29: Reader Buttons

    Commissioning 4.2 Commissioning and operation (software) The display goes dark during the emergency power supply. Once the battery has been inserted again, the display becomes active again automatically. 4.2.3 Reader buttons The mobile reader has three buttons. Table 4- 4 Description of the reader-buttons Button Position...

  • Page 30: Operating System And Network Settings

    Commissioning 4.2 Commissioning and operation (software) Table 4- 5 Meaning of the status LED display LED status Meaning On/Off The reader is switched on or starting up. On/Off Idle mode of the reader is active. Charge The reader battery is being charged. Charge No battery detected.
  • Page 31 Commissioning 4.2 Commissioning and operation (software) SystemApp Using the "SystemApp", you can read out various Android-based device, memory, network and battery information relating to the reader. NTP server Android operating systems usually need Internet access to synchronize the device clock. By default, Android synchronizes its clock with the time server "2.android.pool.ntp.org".
  • Page 32 Commissioning 4.2 Commissioning and operation (software) WLAN (SIMATIC RF160B) NOTICE Do not establish a WLAN connection Do not establish a WLAN connection with the device. If you do establish a WLAN connection, make sure that it is a secure connection. The mobile reader has a WLAN module via which the reader can be integrated in an existing WLAN.

  • Page 33: Simatic Mobile Reader" App

    "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app Starting the app After the mobile reader has been switched on and started, the home screen of the operating system is shown on the display. The "SIMATIC Mobile Reader for RFID" app ("SIMATIC Mobile Reader" for short) and this manual are stored on the home screen as PDF file. Click on the app to open it.

  • Page 34: Functions Of The Hf App Variant (Rf360M)

    "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.2 Functions of the HF app variant (RF360M) Functions of the HF app variant (RF360M) 5.2.1 Menu overview and functions Once you have started the "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app, the home screen of the app is displayed.
  • Page 35 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.2 Functions of the HF app variant (RF360M) Menus Functions Tag Info • Detailed information on the transponder located in the antenna field Settings • Defining transponder protocols/types to be read • Exporting and resetting the logbook •...

  • Page 36: Functions

    "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.2 Functions of the HF app variant (RF360M) 5.2.2 Functions 5.2.2.1 "Scan" menu In the "Scan" menu, you can scan the antenna field of the reader for transponders. Figure 5-2 "Scan" menu This menu is split up into two areas. A list of the detected transponders is shown in the upper area.
  • Page 37 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.2 Functions of the HF app variant (RF360M) Properties of the transponder list The transponder list displays the detected transponders as well as information on their acquisition. Table 5- 2 Properties of the transponder list Property Description Protocol Transponder protocol with which the detected transponder works.

  • Page 38: Tag Editor" Menu

    "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.2 Functions of the HF app variant (RF360M) 5.2.2.2 "Tag Editor" menu In the "Tag Editor" menu, you can read data from a target transponder, change it and write to the target transponder (EEPROM and OTP memory area). This menu is divided into the following tabs: •...
  • Page 39 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.2 Functions of the HF app variant (RF360M) Table 5- 4 Functions of the "Memory editor" tab Functions/ Description parameter Memory area Drop-down list to select the memory area within which you want to change or write the data of the target transponder.
  • Page 40 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.2 Functions of the HF app variant (RF360M) File editor In the "File editor" tag, you can transfer transponder data saved in the mobile reader onto the transponder located in the antenna field. Figure 5-4 "Tag Editor > File editor" menu Table 5- 5 Functions of the "File editor"...
  • Page 41 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.2 Functions of the HF app variant (RF360M) Functions/ Description parameter Format Display of the input format of the data to be written. • Hexadecimal input format. Hyphens are entered automatically. Write Button to execute the write operation "Transfer transponder files"...
  • Page 42 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.2 Functions of the HF app variant (RF360M) Init In the "Init" tab, you can initialize a transponder or overwrite the entire memory area of the transponder. Figure 5-5 "Tag Editor > Init" menu Table 5- 6 Functions of the "Init"...

  • Page 43: Tag Info" Menu

    "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.2 Functions of the HF app variant (RF360M) 5.2.2.3 "Tag Info" menu In the "Tag Info" menu, you can read out all relevant information on the transponder located in the antenna field. Figure 5-6 "Tag Info" menu Table 5- 7 Information of the "Tag Info"...

  • Page 44: Settings" Menu

    "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.2 Functions of the HF app variant (RF360M) Information Description Lock status Specification of the lock status of the OTP memory area The specification is provided per memory block. One memory block contains 4x 4 or 2x 8 bytes. •...
  • Page 45 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.2 Functions of the HF app variant (RF360M) In the "Tag" tab, you can specify or restrict which transponder protocols/types are detected by the mobile reader. Restriction of the transponder types to be read increases the reading speed and may simplify work because only the desired transponder types are detected and displayed.
  • Page 46 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.2 Functions of the HF app variant (RF360M) Logbook In the "Logbook" tab, you can enable the memory card with which the transponder data of all read transponders is automatically saved in the mobile reader. You can also enable/disable the logbook function and export and reset the logbook.
  • Page 47 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.2 Functions of the HF app variant (RF360M) Functions Description Scan logbook Activate Slider for enabling/disabling the logbook If this function has been enabled, all results of the scan operation are entered in the logbook. Note that the logbook is created as ring buffer (for up to 8,000 individual transponders).
  • Page 48 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.2 Functions of the HF app variant (RF360M) Figure 5-9 "Settings > Update" menu You can find detailed information on the update in the section "Software updates/installations (Page 78)". Mobile reader SIMATIC RF360M/RF660M Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C660-02...
  • Page 49 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.2 Functions of the HF app variant (RF360M) Other In the "Other" tab, you can configure general reader settings, e.g. relating to acoustic signals or power-saving functions. Figure 5-10 "Settings > Other" menu Table 5- 10 Settings of the "Other"...
  • Page 50 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.2 Functions of the HF app variant (RF360M) Functions Description Factory Button for resetting the mobile reader to factory settings settings With this function, the "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app is reset to the factory settings. The data saved on the device (e.g. log files) is not deleted in this process.

  • Page 51: General Notes On Working With The Uhf App Version

    "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.3 General notes on working with the UHF app version Information Description Reader firmware Version specification of the reader firmware of the head module version MCon version Version specification of the module controller of the head module interface. Hardware type Information on the hardware type of the head module •...
  • Page 52 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.3 General notes on working with the UHF app version • TID Contains information on the manufacturer and transponder type, as well as a unique serial number. This information serves the purpose of unique transponder identification. •...

  • Page 53: Functions Of The Uhf App Variant (Rf660M)

    "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.4 Functions of the UHF app variant (RF660M) Functions of the UHF app variant (RF660M) 5.4.1 Menu overview and functions Once you have started the "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app, the home screen of the app is displayed.
  • Page 54 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.4 Functions of the UHF app variant (RF660M) Table 5- 12 The menus of the "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app Menus Functions Scan • Starting/stopping scanning • Overview of the identified transponders • Display of the acquisition speed Tag Editor •...

  • Page 55: Functions

    "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.4 Functions of the UHF app variant (RF660M) 5.4.2 Functions 5.4.2.1 "Scan" menu In the "Scan" menu, you can scan the antenna field of the reader for transponders. Figure 5-14 "Scan" menu This menu is split up into two areas. A list of the detected transponders is shown in the upper area.
  • Page 56 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.4 Functions of the UHF app variant (RF660M) Properties of the transponder list The transponder list displays the detected transponders as well as information on their acquisition. Table 5- 13 Properties of the transponder list Property Description Color code Based on the color code of the transponder, you can determine whether the...

  • Page 57: Tag Editor" Menu

    "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.4 Functions of the UHF app variant (RF660M) Functions/ Description parameter Tags found Output field that shows the number of transponders found in the currently running or most recently started scan operation. Velocity Output field that shows the number of transponders found per second in the currently running or most recently started scan operation.
  • Page 58 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.4 Functions of the UHF app variant (RF660M) Figure 5-15 "Tag Editor > Target" menu Mobile reader SIMATIC RF360M/RF660M Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C660-02...
  • Page 59 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.4 Functions of the UHF app variant (RF660M) Write In the "Write" tab, you can change data of a memory area and write it to the target transponder. Figure 5-16 "Tag Editor > Write" menu Table 5- 15 Functions of the "Write"...
  • Page 60 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.4 Functions of the UHF app variant (RF660M) Functions/ Description parameter Format Drop-down list to select the input format of the data to be written. • Decimal input format. Numbers from 0 ... 255 are allowed. •...
  • Page 61 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.4 Functions of the UHF app variant (RF660M) Read In the "Read" tab, you can read data from a target transponder. Figure 5-17 "Tag Editor > Read" menu Table 5- 16 Functions of the "Read" tab Functions/ Description parameter...
  • Page 62 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.4 Functions of the UHF app variant (RF660M) Functions/ Description parameter Format Drop-down list to select the output format of the data to be read. • Decimal input format. Numbers from 0 ... 255 are allowed. •...
  • Page 63 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.4 Functions of the UHF app variant (RF660M) Disable In the "Disable" tab, you can adapt the access rights for individual memory areas (lock/unlock) and 'destroy' the transponder. Figure 5-18 "Tag Editor > Disable" menu Table 5- 17 Functions of the "Disable"...
  • Page 64 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.4 Functions of the UHF app variant (RF660M) Functions/ Description parameter Backup mode Drop-down list to select the backup mode: • Unlock Unlock the selected memory area It may be necessary to input the Access password for this action. •...

  • Page 65: Locate" Menu

    "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.4 Functions of the UHF app variant (RF660M) 5.4.2.3 "Locate" menu In the "Locate" menu, you can find out the position of a transponder. The principle on which this functions is comparable to a metal detector. The nearer you get to the transponder, the faster the frequency of the signal sound becomes and the higher the RSSI signal strength is displayed.
  • Page 66 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.4 Functions of the UHF app variant (RF660M) Via the Info buttons, you can read out detailed information on the identified transponders in each case. Table 5- 18 Detailed information and parameters Information/ Description parameter Chip model Display of the chip model of the selected transponder Vendor Display of the chip manufacturer of the selected transponder...

  • Page 67: Settings" Menu

    "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.4 Functions of the UHF app variant (RF660M) Functions of the menu Table 5- 19 Functions of the "Locate" menu Functions/ Description parameter Exact match / Option buttons for the match conditions of the EPC ID: Starts with ...
  • Page 68 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.4 Functions of the UHF app variant (RF660M) Radio In the "Radio" tab, you can make specific UHF settings. Figure 5-20 "Settings > Radio" menu Table 5- 20 Parameters of the "Radio" menu Parameter Description Region Drop-down list to select the country profile valid for your region or country.
  • Page 69 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.4 Functions of the UHF app variant (RF660M) Parameter Description Modulation Drop-down list to select the modulation scheme scheme Data transfer rates, radio profiles and codes with which the reader works are defined in the modulation schemes. The selection depends on the inserted head module.
  • Page 70 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.4 Functions of the UHF app variant (RF660M) Logbook In the "Logbook" tab, you can enable/disable the logbook function and export and reset the logbook. Figure 5-21 "Settings > Logbook" menu Table 5- 21 Functions of the "Logbook" menu Functions Description Activate...
  • Page 71 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.4 Functions of the UHF app variant (RF660M) Functions Description Export logbook Button to export the logbook The logbook is saved as *.csv file. You can find a detailed description of the procedure to export the logbook below the table.
  • Page 72 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.4 Functions of the UHF app variant (RF660M) Update In the "Update" tab, you can update the software of the head module interface (Mcon). Figure 5-22 "Settings > Update" menu You can find detailed information on the update in the section "MCon update (Page 79)". Mobile reader SIMATIC RF360M/RF660M Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C660-02...
  • Page 73 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.4 Functions of the UHF app variant (RF660M) Other In the "Other" tab, you can configure general reader settings, e.g. relating to acoustic signals or power-saving functions. Figure 5-23 "Settings > Other" menu Table 5- 22 Settings of the "Other"...
  • Page 74 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.4 Functions of the UHF app variant (RF660M) Settings Description Switch off Slider to enable/disable the head module when... If the function has been enabled, the head module is switched off automatically as soon as the "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app goes to the background. This function is an energy-saving function to maximize the battery lifetime.
  • Page 75 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.4 Functions of the UHF app variant (RF660M) Table 5- 23 Information of the "About" menu Information Description App version Version specification of the "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app M2UHF library Version specification of the M2UHF library (API) version Reader firmware Version specification of the reader firmware of the head module...
  • Page 76 "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app 5.4 Functions of the UHF app variant (RF660M) Mobile reader SIMATIC RF360M/RF660M Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C660-02...

  • Page 77: Maintenance And Service

    Maintenance and service Cleaning and maintenance During cleaning, place the mobile reader firmly on a surface (e.g. table) so that you have a secure hold and the mobile reader cannot slip from your hands. NOTICE Permitted cleaning agents Do not use any corrosive chemicals, cleaning solutions or aggressive cleaning agents. Display Turn the mobile reader off to clean the display because the display reacts to touch and the active program could be impaired or disrupted.

  • Page 78: Software Updates/Installations

    App update and installations You can update the "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app of the mobile reader using an update file and a USB stick. You can find a current version of the update file on the Siemens Industry Online Support pages (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/14971/dl).

  • Page 79: Mcon Update

    Using an update file and a USB stick, you can update the interface software of the head module (Module Controller or MCon). You can find a current version of the update file on the Siemens Industry Online Support pages (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/14971/dl).

  • Page 80: Hf Head Module Update (Rf360M)

    HF head module update (RF360M) You can update the reader firmware of the HF head module using an update file and a USB stick. You can receive a current version of the update file from Siemens Support. Requirements • The three update files (*.apk) have been downloaded and transferred to a USB stick.

  • Page 81: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications of the SIMATIC RF160B Table 7- 1 Technical specifications 6GT2003-0FA00 Product type designation SIMATIC RF160B Electrical specifications Power supply Quick-change battery Li-Ion with 22.8 Wh (6,000 mAh / 3.8 V) Charging time (0 ... 100%) 4 hours •...
  • Page 82 Technical specifications 7.1 Technical specifications of the SIMATIC RF160B 6GT2003-0FA00 Software Operating system Android 9.0 User program SIMATIC Mobile Reader app WLAN standards IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/d/h/e/i/r/w/v (2.4 GHz/5 GHz) WLAN security WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, AES, TKIP, 802.1x authentication, IEEE802.11i (Personal and Enterprise), 802.1x authentication, 802.1x EAP, TLS, TTLS, PEAP, SIM, AKA, AKA-PRIME, PMK Caching...

  • Page 83: Technical Specifications Of The Hf Head Module Simatic Rf360H

    Technical specifications 7.2 Technical specifications of the HF head module SIMATIC RF360H Technical specifications of the HF head module SIMATIC RF360H Table 7- 2 Technical specifications 6GT2803-1FAx0 Product type designation SIMATIC RF360H Radio frequency Operating frequency 13.56 MHz Electrical specifications Read range (max.) 10 cm Protocol for wireless transmission...

  • Page 84: Technical Specifications Of The Uhf Head Module Simatic Rf660H

    Technical specifications 7.3 Technical specifications of the UHF head module SIMATIC RF660H Technical specifications of the UHF head module SIMATIC RF660H Table 7- 3 Technical specifications 6GT2813-1FAx0 Product type designation SIMATIC RF660H Radio frequency Operating frequency • UHF head module (ETSI) •...

  • Page 85: Technical Specifications Of The Charging/Docking Station

    Technical specifications 7.4 Technical specifications of the charging/docking station Technical specifications of the charging/docking station Table 7- 4 Technical specifications 6GT2003-0FB00 Product type designation Charging/docking station for SIMATIC RF160B Electrical specifications Power supply 100 ... 240 V AC (max. 1.0 A; 50 ... 60 Hz) Output voltage 15 V DC (36 W;...
  • Page 86 Technical specifications 7.4 Technical specifications of the charging/docking station Mobile reader SIMATIC RF360M/RF660M Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C660-02...

  • Page 87: Appendix

    Appendix Encryption methods (ciphers) The following tables list the encryption methods (ciphers) that the mobile reader uses. • Service name: HTTPS • Port number: 443 • Client/server: Server Table A- 1 Supported SSL encryption methods (cipher suites) Category Official name Value (hex) Enabled by default...

  • Page 88: Certificates & Approvals

    GNU General Public License. If necessary, you can request the source code of these software components from Siemens AG if you make a request to Siemens Support within three years after sale of the product by Siemens AG. Any costs that will be incurred for necessary workload will be communicated to you when you make the request.

  • Page 89: Country-Specific Approvals

    Appendix A.3 Country-specific approvals Country-specific approvals If a device has one of the following marks, the corresponding approval has been obtained. Table A- 2 Country-specific approvals Marking Description CE according to RED directive 2014/53/EU CE according to RoHS directive 2011/65/EU 1) Part 15 Clause 15.105: "Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 90 Appendix A.3 Country-specific approvals Marking Description Industry Canada Radio CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) Standards Specifications This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • 1) This device may not cause interference; and • 2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

  • Page 91: Order Data

    Appendix A.4 Order data Order data Table A- 3 Order data Article number SIMATIC RF160B; base device 6GT2003-0FA00 SIMATIC RF360H; HF head modules SIMATIC RF360H 6GT2803-1FA00 with internal antenna SIMATIC RF360H 6GT2803-1FA10 with antenna connector for external antenna SIMATIC RF660H; UHF head modules SIMATIC RF660H (ETSI) 6GT2813-1FA00 SIMATIC RF660H (FCC)
  • Page 92 Appendix Antenna Description Article number ANT 18 6GT2398-1CA10 • incl. one integrated antenna connecting cable 0.6 m 6GT2398-1CA00 • incl. one integrated antenna connecting cable ANT 18 6GT2398-1DA00 • without antenna connecting cable (stainless steel 6GT2398-1DA10 variant) • incl. one plug-in antenna connecting cable ANT 30 6GT2398-1CD00 •...

  • Page 93: Service & Support

    Industry Online Support In addition to the product documentation, you are supported by the comprehensive online information platform of Siemens Industry Online Support at the following Internet address: Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/) Apart from news, you will also find the following there: •...
  • Page 94 Service & Support e reader SIMATIC RF360M/RF660M...

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