RFID UHF Products 2012

RFID

Contents

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RFID General Page 3

RFID from Kathrein Page 4

Kathrein-RFID Test Center Amerang Page 5

RFID Applications Page 6-7

RFID/Software Page 8-9

RFID Antenna Concepts Page 10

RFID Antenna Overview Page 11

RFID Wide Range Antennas Page 12-13

RFID Mid Range Antennas Page 14-15

RFID Low Range Antennas Page 16-17

RFID Reader Concepts Page 18

RFID Reader System Overview Page 19

RFID RRU4 Platform Page 20

RFID ARU4 Platform Page 21

RFID M-ARU4 Platform Page 22

RFID Cable Page 23-24

RFID Mounting Accessories Page 26-27

Contact Page 28

RFID General

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) enab-les non-contact communication with an RFID data carrier.

In the process, digital information can either be read from the data carrier or written to it.

Kathrein develops and manufactures the required writer/reader units and antenna systems.

In general, RFID technology is grouped into three frequency ranges:

• LF-RFID: 125 kHz

• HF-RFID: 13.56 MHz

Due to many years of experience in the UHF range, Kathrein is specialized in RFID systems in the UHF range.

• UHF-RFID: 865-928 MHz

Antennas Readers

Antenna-integrated Readers

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Kathrein-RFID Test Center Amerang

Since the establishment of Kathrein-RFID in Amerang, our customers can rely on a pro-fessional partner for the implementation of their projects.

Kathrein-RFID’s field of activity includes as-sistance in the design and analysis of RFID UHF-based systems.The main fields of application are industrial automation and RFID in vehicle registration systems.

RFID

As the leading manufacturer of antennas, Kathrein has been active in the field of RFID for over 25 years and possess comprehen- sive knowledge and experience in the area of UHF antennas, as well as in the process- ing and distribution of analogue and digital signals.Kathrein have applied their comprehensive know-how gained in the field of automobile and mobile communications technology for quick and efficient development of OEM- specific RFID antennas and reader solu- tions. A 3-D field simulation enables calcu- lation and optimisation of complex antenna alignments with their respective tags.

Thus, it is possible to make a precise pre- diction on the system’s capability.

Time-consuming, at times unsuccessful testing is therefore practically unnecessary, simplifying the development of customised products to a high degree.

The company features a modern trial and testing laboratory for this purpose.The laboratory is equipped with modern an-tenna measuring stations and a high-speed conveyor, enabling testing of applications that are critical in terms of time and speed.

In order to ensure customer-oriented support, on-site assistance is also provided.

Core competencies:

• Development and manufacturing of UHF antennas and reader systems• Customized UHF antenna systems• Customized stationary readers and readermodules• 3D antenna simulation• 3D transponder simulation• 3D application simulation

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RFID Applications

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RFID Applications

Intra-Logistics

Kathrein offers products and solutions spe- cially designed for efficient delivery of RFID systems in the field of logistics. The very lar-ge number of transponders already in use for logistics demand very high-performance evaluation electronics, capable of recording as many as several hundred transponders quickly and reliably. For these requirements there are optimized process profiles availab-le, which allow users to quickly parameterise their entire system. Kathrein portal antennas are the world leaders in this field; they provi-de uninterrupted coverage of the field in the read range

Industrial Automation

RFID is particularly suitable for use in in- dustrial automation, to control and optimize manufacturing processes. An extension of its use into internal logistics is a further step for successful introduction of RFID sys-tems. This makes very wide demands on an RFID system. A wide variety of antenna sys-tems is available so as to achieve the desi-red read range at the various reading points. The Kathrein RFID UHF technology allows even typically varied RFID HF applications to be satisfied with only one single medium. There is no longer any need to change the transponder within the production and in- ternal logistics environment.This opens up entirely new possibilities for design and layout of automatic ID process- es, which mean the desired ROI is achieved more quickly.

RFID for AVI

RFID UHF is particularly well suited to the identification of vehicles, as its large range of up to 10 meter allows a multitude of pos- sible applications.

Due to Kathrein’s many years of experience in the field of integrated vehicle antennas, the business has the necessary know-how to make effective use of systems to identify transponders in the vehicle environment.

The ARU4 read/write device has been spe- cially developed for this application field. It provides an efficient and cost-effective solu- tion for integration of RFID technology into safety and access systems.The high protection class and the robust de- sign ensure a long working life at extremely low operating costs.

RFID in industrial use

RFID for vehicle identificationRFID in logistics

Electronic Type Label

New requirements to heighten efficiency have made the application of RFID in the produc-tion of high-quality industrial products a ne-cessity. The new RFID UHF technology de-veloped by Kathrein for secure identification across the entire product life cycle allows the successful use of less expensive UHF trans-ponders for this purpose for the first time. There is no longer any need to switch from HF/barcode to UHF within the production and internal logistics environment.

The extremely small and robust design of the antennas permits quick and easy integration into the existing system. Special reader-pa-rameter sets have been created for this ap-plication; these ensure simple and effective parameterization of the readers.

RFID for Electronic Type Label

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RFID Software

Kathrein has now released the new “Rea-der Start v2” software for quick and efficient configuration and parameterization of Kath- rein RFID systems.A large number of optimised and tested RFID applications are pre-selected, allow- ing the RFID system to be customized and

optimized very easily for a wide variety of applications. The user is supported in mak- ing the correct choice of antennas and an- tenna configurations, so that the Kathrein RFID system is ideally suited for any task from near field to far field.

RFID in industrial use

RFID for vehicle identificationRFID in logistics

RFID for Electronic Type Label

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RFID Antenna OverviewRFID Antennas

RFID antennas are divided into three differ- ent categories; the choice of the right an- tenna will depend on the application.

The modular design of the antenna allows creation of OEM versions by changing the color and logo. Kathrein’s antenna program comprises the following antenna types:

Wide Range Antennas Mid Range Antennas Low Range Antennas

Antenna concepts

MIRA Mid Range Antennas

Applications in radiating near field or far field

Small dimensions

Reading range limited by 0.5 W ERP

Typ. read range: 20 cm to 2 m

Selectivity dependent upon reading distance

WIRAWide Range Antennas

Far-field applications

Versions with 30° or 70° beamwidth

Maximum radiated power of 2 W ERP

Wide read range up to 10 m

Selectivity dependent upon reading distance

Type number Frequency range Beamwidth Protection class

520 10078 865-870 MHz 70° circular IP 65 520 10079 902-928 MHz 70° circular IP 65 520 10086 865-870 MHz 30° circular IP 65 ruggedized 520 10087 902-928 MHz 30° circular IP 65 ruggedized

Type number Frequency range Beamwidth Protection class

520 10082 865-870 MHz 100° circular IP 67 520 10083 902-928 MHz 100° circular/linear IP 67 520 10172 865-928 MHz 100° circular IP 67

Wide Range Antennas:

Mid Range Antennas:

Type number Frequency range Beamwidth Protection class

520 10084 865-870 MHz Near field IP 67 520 10085 902-928 MHz Near field IP 67 520 10092 865-928 MHz Near field IP 67

Low Range Antennas:

LORALow Range Antennas

Applications in reactive near field

Extremely small dimensions

Very low gain

Reading distance < 20 cm

Extremely high selectivity

Not influenced by metal

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RFID Wide Range Antenna Overview

Order no. 520 10086

Frequency range 865-870 MHzBeamwidth 30°/70° Antenna gain 11 dBicAxial ratio 1 dB Polarization circularConnection Type N connector (female) Protection class IP 65 Dimensions 555 x 262 x 59 mm

General Data

Order no. 520 10087

Frequency range 902-928 MHzBeamwidth 30°/70° Antenna gain 10.5 dBicAxial ratio 1 dB Polarization circularConnection Type N connector (female) Protection class IP 65 Dimensions 555 x 262 x 59 mm

General Data

RFID Wide Range Antenna Overview

Order no. 520 10079

Order no. 520 10078

Frequency range 865-870 MHzBeamwidth 69°/69° Antenna gain 8.5 dBicAxial ratio 1 dB Polarization circularConnection TNC connector (female) Protection class IP 65 Dimensions 270 x 270 x 45 mm

General Data

Frequency range 902-928 MHzBeamwidth 69°/69° Antenna gain 8.3 dBicAxial ratio 1 dB Polarization circularConnection TNC connector (female) Protection class IP 65 Dimensions 270 x 270 x 45 mm

General Data

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RFID Mid Range Antenna Overview

Order no. 520 10082 Mid Range Antenna EU

Frequency range 865-870 MHzBeamwidth 100°/100°Read range Typ. 0.2-2 meters Antenna gain 4 dBicAxial ratio 2 dB Polarization circularConnection TNC connector (female) Protection class IP 67 Dimensions 154 x 126 x 36 mm

General Data

Order no. 520 10083 Mid Range Antenna FCC

Frequency range 902-928 MHzBeamwidth 100°/100°Read range Typ. 0.2-2 meters Antenna gain 2.5 dBicAxial ratio Typ. 2 dB Polarization circularConnection TNC connector (female) Protection class IP 67 Dimensions 154 x 126 x 36 mm

General Data

Frequency range 865-928 MHzBeamwidth 100°/100°Read range Typ. 0-1 meterAntenna gain -13 dBicAxial ratio Typ. 2 dB Polarization circularConnection TNC connector (female) Protection class IP 67 Dimensions 154 x 126 x 36 mm

General Data

Order no. 520 10172 Short Mid Range Antenna EU/FCC

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RFID Low Range Antenna Overview

Order no. 520 10084 LORA

RFID Low Range Antenna Overview

Order no. 520 10092 ULORA

Frequency range 865-870 MHzRead range Typ. 7 cm @ NF-Tags *Selectivity Typ. 5 cm @ NF-Tags *EIFF > 20 dB Antenna gain < -15 dBiConnection TNC connector (female) Protection class IP 67 Dimensions 90 x 63 x 31 mm

General Data

Frequency range 865-928 MHzRead range Typ. 3 cm @ NF-Tags *Selectivity Typ. 3 cm @ NF-Tags *Read range Typ. 8 cm @ FF-Tags **Selectivity Typ. 10 cm @ FF-Tags **EIFF > 15 dB Antenna gain < -30 dBiConnection TNC connector (female) Protection class IP 67 Dimensions 90 x 63 x 31 mm

General Data

Order no. 520 10085 LORA

Frequency range 902-928 MHzRead range Typ. 7 cm @ NF-Tags *Selectivity Typ. 5 cm @ NF-Tags *EIFF > 20 dB Antenna gain < -15 dBiConnection TNC connector (female) Protection class IP 67 Dimensions 90 x 63 x 31 mm

General Data

* Near field tags ** Far field tags

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RFID Reader System OverviewRFID Reader System Overview

The RRU and ARU Reader Series features a broad range of options and features like the new integrated Linux based Interface module with high-speed ARM© 1 GHz Processor.To optimize the performance in dense reader in-stallations, Kathrein integrates a dynamic base band filtering system to eliminate false read re-sults. Thanks to their housing all Readers are suitable for outdoor use.

With the new M-ARU RFID Mid Range Sensor, Kathrein introduce a high integrated Reader Unit based on our successful Mid-Range Antenna Design.With a leading read/write performance for pro-fessional industrial installations the M-ARU is focused on Intra-Logistic, Forklift and Automati-on application. The system is based on the ap-proved Kathrein premium RFID Reader Platform and is 100 % compatible to our Kathrein RFID Reader Protocol KBRP©.

Reader Concepts

ARU4 Antenna-integrated readers

Far field AVI applications

Compact construction

Integrated circular wide range antenna

Up to 3 additional external antennas can be connected

Read distance: up to 10 m

Max. radiated power 2 W ERP or 4 W EIRP

RRU4Stationary readers

Far field applications

Compact construction

Flexible antenna configuration

Read distance: up to 10 m

Max. radiated power 2 W ERP or 4 W EIRP

Type number Designation Frequency Performance Interface Protection range class class

520 10094 RRU4-ETG-E6 865-870 MHz Max. 2 W ERP Ethernet/GPIO IP 65

520 10095 RRU4-ETL-E6 865-870 MHz Max. 2 W ERP Ethernet/GPIO/LINUX IP 65

520 10097 RRU4-ETG-U6 902-928 MHz Max. 4 W EIRP Ethernet/GPIO IP 65

520 10098 RRU4-ETL-U6 902-928 MHz Max. 4 W EIRP Ethernet/GPIO/LINUX IP 65

RRU4:

Type number Designation Frequency Performance Interface Protection range class class

520 10100 ARU4-ETG-E6 865-870 MHz Max. 2 W ERP Ethernet/GPIO IP 65

520 10101 ARU4-ETL-E6 865-870 MHz Max. 2 W ERP Ethernet/GPIO/LINUX IP 65

520 10103 ARU4-ETG-U6 902-928 MHz Max. 4 W EIRP Ethernet/GPIO IP 65

520 10104 ARU4-ETL-U6 902-928 MHz Max. 4 W EIRP Ethernet/GPIO/LINUX IP 65

ARU4:

RRU4 ARU4 M-ARU

M-ARU Antenna-integrated readers

Mid Range applications

Small construction

Integrated MIRA antenna

Read distance: up to 1.5 m

Max. radiated power 0.2 W ERP

Type number Designation Frequency Performance Interface Protection range class class

520 10135 M-ARU RS232 EU 865-870 MHz Max. 0.2 W ERP RS232 IP 65

M-ARU: NEW!

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RRU4 Plattform

Frequency range ETSI/FCCOutput power 33 dBmStandards EPC Global Gen2/ ISO 18000-6CAntenna interface 4-port RX/TX, TNC-reverseOperating system Kathrein firmwareUser platform Linux platform optionalInterfaces EthernetDigital I/O 4 inputs/4 outputs optionalOperating temperature -20 °C to +55 °CStorage temperature -20 °C to +85 °CProtection class IP 65Dimensions 252 x 216 x 66 mmConforms to CE, FCC, China

ARU4 Platform

Frequency range ETSI/FCCOutput power 33 dBmStandards EPC Global Gen2/ ISO 18000-6CAntenna interface 3-port RX/TX, TNC-reverse Antenna integration 69°/69° circularOperating system Kathrein firmwareUser platform Linux platform optionalInterfaces EthernetDigital I/O 4 inputs/4 outputs optionalIndicators 4 LEDs, freely programmable Operating temperature -20 °C to +55 °CStorage temperature -20 °C to +85 °CProtection class IP 65Dimensions 270 x 270 x 80 mmConforms to CE, FCC, China

• Intra Logistics• Industrial Automation• High Speed Applications up to 250 km/h• Vehicle Identification• Outdoor use• Support NXP Ucode I2C & Impinj Monza 4 & Alien Higgs 3

• Intra Logistics• Industrial Automation• High Speed Applications up to 250 km/h• Vehicle Identification• Outdoor use• Support NXP Ucode I2C & Impinj Monza 4 & Alien Higgs 3

Key Features Key Features

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M-ARU Plattform

Frequency range ETSIOutput power 22 dBmStandards EPC Global Gen2/ ISO 18000-6CAntenna integration 100°/100° circularOperating system Kathrein firmwareInterface RS 232Digital I/O 3 inputs/3 outputsOperating temperature -20 °C to +55 °CStorage temperature -20 °C to +85 °CProtection class IP 65Dimensions 154 x 126 x 76 mmConforms to CE, FCC, UL, CCC

RFID Reader Power Supply

Type number Designation

520 10179 R-RPA 115-230V/24V RFID Reader power adapter 115-230 V/24 V

* Use for RRU/ARU Reader

• Fork Lift Application• Industrial Automation• Storage Systems• Outdoor use• Support NXP Ucode I2C & Impinj Monza 4 & Alien Higgs 3

Key Features

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Type number Designation

520 10125 Connecting kit RS 485 RRU4-RS4 cable set (cable set including 1 x DC cable M12/open, 1.5 meters in length, 1 x RS interface cable M12/open, 1.5 meters in length, 2 x GPIO cable M12/open, 1.5 meters in length

520 10126 Connecting kit Ethernet RRU4-ETG/ETL cable set (cable set including 1 x DC cable M12/open, 1.5 meters in length, 1 x Ethernet interface cable M12/RJ45 socket, 1.5 meters in length, 2 x GPIO cables M12/open, 1.5 meters in length)

520 10127 Protective cover set To cover unused M12 sockets or antenna sockets for the RRU and ARU Set including 3 TNC and 2 M12 caps reader serie

Connecting kit

RFID CablesRFID Antenna Cable

In order to meet specific demands, Kathrein support you with a wide range of high quali-ty RFID cables with low insertion losses and

high IP 65 protection class in combination with our IP 65 protected antennas and rea-ders.

Type number Designation Cable type

520 101 74 R-AC 3 TNC-TNCR LL240 flex, L = 3 m, IP 65520 101 75 R-AC 6 TNC-TNCR LL240 flex, L = 6 m, IP 65520 101 76 R-AC 10 TNC-TNCR LL240 flex, L = 10 m, IP 65520 101 77 R-AC 15 TNC-TNCR LL240 flex, L = 15 m, IP 65520 101 78 R-AA TNC-N (f-m) Adapter TCN-N (f-m)

*Cable TNC-TNCR in combination with the antenna adapter TNC-N Type: 52010178 also fit for antennas: 52010086/52010087

TNC (m)/TNC (f)-rev Adapter TNC-N (f-m)

Protective cover set

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Type number Description Interface Material

520 10005 Mast mounting set Mast installation Steel

RFID Mounting Accessories

Mast mounting set 520 10005 is suitable for the following antennas: 520 10003/520 10004/520 10086/52010087

Mast mounting set

RFID Mounting Accessories

Mast installation

Wall mounting

Mast mounting set 520 10128 is suitable for the following antennas: 520 10078/520 10079/520 10060/520 10073and all RRU4 and ARU4 readers

Type number Description Interface Material 520 10128 Wall mount/mast mounting set Wall/mast installation Steel

Kathrein RFIDAm Kroit 25-27 D-83123 Amerang

You will find an updated list of KATHREIN representatives on our website www.kathrein-rfid.de

KATHREIN representatives

Contact:

Sales RFID

Phone: +49 8075 914 933 0E-mail: rfid-sales@kathrein-sachsen.deInternet: www.kathrein-RFID.de

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