RFID UHF Products 2012

RFID

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RFID General Page 3 RFID from Kathrein Page 4 Kathrein-RFID Test Center Amerang RFID Applications RFID/Software RFID Antenna Concepts RFID Antenna Overview Page 5 Page 6-7 Page 8-9 Page 10 Page 11
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) enables 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.

RFID General
In general, RFID technology is grouped into three frequency ranges: LF-RFID: HF-RFID: 125 kHz 13.56 MHz

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 RFID RRU4 Platform Page 19 Page 20

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

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

Antennas Antenna-integrated Readers

Readers

RFID from Kathrein

As the leading manufacturer of antennas, Kathrein has been active in the field of RFID for over 25 years and possess comprehensive knowledge and experience in the area of UHF antennas, as well as in the processing 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 OEMspecific RFID antennas and reader solutions. A 3-D field simulation enables calculation and optimisation of complex antenna alignments with their respective tags. Thus, it is possible to make a precise prediction on the systems capability. Time-consuming, at times unsuccessful testing is therefore practically unnecessary, simplifying the development of customised products to a high degree. 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

Kathrein-RFID Test Center Amerang

Since the establishment of Kathrein-RFID in Amerang, our customers can rely on a professional partner for the implementation of their projects. Kathrein-RFIDs field of activity includes assistance in the design and analysis of RFID UHF-based systems. The main fields of application are industrial automation and RFID in vehicle registration systems. The company features a modern trial and testing laboratory for this purpose. The laboratory is equipped with modern antenna 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.

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RFID Applications
Industrial Automation
RFID is particularly suitable for use in industrial automation, to control and optimize manufacturing processes. An extension of its use into internal logistics is a further step for successful introduction of RFID systems. This makes very wide demands on an RFID system. A wide variety of antenna systems is available so as to achieve the desired 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 internal logistics environment. This opens up entirely new possibilities for design and layout of automatic ID processes, which mean the desired ROI is achieved more quickly.

RFID Applications
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 possible applications. Due to Kathreins 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 specially developed for this application field. It provides an efficient and cost-effective solution for integration of RFID technology into safety and access systems. The high protection class and the robust design ensure a long working life at extremely low operating costs.

Intra-Logistics
Kathrein offers products and solutions specially designed for efficient delivery of RFID systems in the field of logistics. The very large 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 available, which allow users to quickly parameterise their entire system. Kathrein portal antennas are the world leaders in this field; they provide uninterrupted coverage of the field in the read range

Electronic Type Label

New requirements to heighten efficiency have made the application of RFID in the production of high-quality industrial products a necessity. The new RFID UHF technology developed by Kathrein for secure identification across the entire product life cycle allows the successful use of less expensive UHF transponders 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-parameter sets have been created for this application; these ensure simple and effective parameterization of the readers.

RFID in industrial use

RFID in logistics

RFID for Electronic Type Label RFID for vehicle identification

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RFID Software
Kathrein has now released the new Reader Start v2 software for quick and efficient configuration and parameterization of Kathrein RFID systems. A large number of optimised and tested RFID applications are pre-selected, allowing the RFID system to be customized and optimized very easily for a wide variety of applications. The user is supported in making the correct choice of antennas and antenna configurations, so that the Kathrein RFID system is ideally suited for any task from near field to far field.

RFID Applications

RFID in industrial use

RFID in logistics

RFID for Electronic Type Label RFID for vehicle identification

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RFID Antennas
RFID antennas are divided into three different categories; the choice of the right antenna will depend on the application. The modular design of the antenna allows creation of OEM versions by changing the color and logo. Kathreins antenna program comprises the following antenna types:

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RFID Antenna Overview
Wide Range Antennas: Type number 520 10078 520 10079 520 10086 520 10087 Frequency range 865-870 MHz 902-928 MHz 865-870 MHz 902-928 MHz Beamwidth 70 circular 70 circular 30 circular 30 circular Protection class IP 65 IP 65 IP 65 ruggedized IP 65 ruggedized

Antenna concepts WIRA Wide 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 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 LORA Low Range Antennas Applications in reactive near field Extremely small dimensions Very low gain Reading distance < 20 cm Extremely high selectivity Not influenced by metal

Mid Range Antennas: Type number 520 10082 520 10083 520 10172 Frequency range 865-870 MHz 902-928 MHz 865-928 MHz Beamwidth 100 circular 100 circular/linear 100 circular Protection class IP 67 IP 67 IP 67

NEW! NEW!

Low Range Antennas: Type number 520 10084 520 10085 520 10092 Frequency range 865-870 MHz 902-928 MHz 865-928 MHz Beamwidth Near field Near field Near field Protection class IP 67 IP 67 IP 67

NEW!

Wide Range Antennas Mid Range Antennas

Low Range Antennas

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RFID Wide Range Antenna Overview
Order no. General Data
Frequency range 865-870 MHz Beamwidth 30/70 Antenna gain 11 dBic 1 dB Axial ratio circular Polarization Type N connector (female) Connection IP 65 Protection class 555 x 262 x 59 mm Dimensions

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RFID Wide Range Antenna Overview
Order no. General Data
Frequency range 865-870 MHz Beamwidth 69/69 8.5 dBic Antenna gain Axial ratio 1 dB circular Polarization TNC connector (female) Connection IP 65 Protection class 270 x 270 x 45 mm Dimensions

520 10086

520 10078

Order no. General Data

520 10087

Order no. General Data

520 10079

Frequency range 902-928 MHz Beamwidth 30/70 Antenna gain 10.5 dBic Axial ratio 1 dB Polarization circular Connection Type N connector (female) Protection class IP 65 Dimensions 555 x 262 x 59 mm

Frequency range 902-928 MHz Beamwidth 69/69 Antenna gain 8.3 dBic Axial ratio 1 dB Polarization circular TNC connector (female) Connection Protection class IP 65 270 x 270 x 45 mm Dimensions

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RFID Mid Range Antenna Overview
Order no. General Data
Frequency range 865-870 MHz Beamwidth 100/100 Typ. 0.2-2 meters Read range Antenna gain 4 dBic Axial ratio 2 dB Polarization circular Connection TNC connector (female) Protection class IP 67 Dimensions 154 x 126 x 36 mm

RFID Products

520 10082

Mid Range Antenna EU

Order no. General Data

520 10172

Short Mid Range Antenna EU/FCC

NEW!

Frequency range 865-928 MHz Beamwidth 100/100 Read range Typ. 0-1 meter -13 dBic Antenna gain Axial ratio Typ. 2 dB circular Polarization TNC connector (female) Connection IP 67 Protection class 154 x 126 x 36 mm Dimensions

Order no. General Data

520 10083

Mid Range Antenna FCC

NEW!

Frequency range 902-928 MHz Beamwidth 100/100 Read range Typ. 0.2-2 meters Antenna gain 2.5 dBic Axial ratio Typ. 2 dB Polarization circular Connection TNC connector (female) Protection class IP 67 Dimensions 154 x 126 x 36 mm

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RFID Low Range Antenna Overview
Order no. General Data
Frequency range Read range Selectivity EIFF Antenna gain Connection Protection class Dimensions 865-870 MHz Typ. 7 cm @ NF-Tags * Typ. 5 cm @ NF-Tags * > 20 dB < -15 dBi TNC connector (female) IP 67 90 x 63 x 31 mm

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RFID Low Range Antenna Overview
Order no. General Data
Frequency range Read range Selectivity Read range Selectivity EIFF Antenna gain Connection Protection class Dimensions
* Near field tags ** Far field tags

520 10084

LORA

520 10092

ULORA

865-928 MHz Typ. 3 cm @ NF-Tags * Typ. 3 cm @ NF-Tags * Typ. 8 cm @ FF-Tags ** Typ. 10 cm @ FF-Tags ** > 15 dB < -30 dBi TNC connector (female) IP 67 90 x 63 x 31 mm

Order no. General Data

Frequency range Read range Selectivity EIFF Antenna gain Connection Protection class Dimensions

520 10085

LORA

NEW!

902-928 MHz Typ. 7 cm @ NF-Tags * Typ. 5 cm @ NF-Tags * > 20 dB < -15 dBi TNC connector (female) IP 67 90 x 63 x 31 mm

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RFID 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 installations, Kathrein integrates a dynamic base band filtering system to eliminate false read results. 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 professional industrial installations the M-ARU is focused on Intra-Logistic, Forklift and Automation application. The system is based on the approved Kathrein premium RFID Reader Platform and is 100 % compatible to our Kathrein RFID Reader Protocol KBRP.

RFID Products
RFID Reader System Overview
RRU4:
Type number Designation
520 10094 520 10095 520 10097 520 10098 RRU4-ETG-E6 RRU4-ETL-E6 RRU4-ETG-U6 RRU4-ETL-U6

Frequency range
865-870 MHz 865-870 MHz 902-928 MHz 902-928 MHz

Performance Interface class

Max. 2 W ERP Max. 2 W ERP Max. 4 W EIRP Max. 4 W EIRP Ethernet/GPIO Ethernet/GPIO/LINUX Ethernet/GPIO Ethernet/GPIO/LINUX

Protection class
IP 65 IP 65 IP 65 IP 65

Reader Concepts RRU4 Stationary 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 M-ARU ARU4 Antenna-integrated readers 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 Mid Range applications Small construction Integrated MIRA antenna Read distance: up to 1.5 m Max. radiated power 0.2 W ERP

M-ARU:
Type number Designation
520 10135 M-ARU RS232 EU

NEW!
Frequency range
865-870 MHz

Performance Interface class

Max. 0.2 W ERP RS232

Protection class
IP 65

ARU4:
Type number Designation
520 10100 520 10101 520 10103 520 10104 ARU4-ETG-E6 ARU4-ETL-E6 ARU4-ETG-U6 ARU4-ETL-U6

Frequency range
865-870 MHz 865-870 MHz 902-928 MHz 902-928 MHz

Performance Interface class

Max. 2 W ERP Max. 2 W ERP Max. 4 W EIRP Max. 4 W EIRP Ethernet/GPIO Ethernet/GPIO/LINUX Ethernet/GPIO Ethernet/GPIO/LINUX

Protection class
IP 65 IP 65 IP 65 IP 65

RRU4

ARU4

M-ARU

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RRU4 Plattform
Frequency range Output power Standards Antenna interface Operating system User platform Interfaces Digital I/O Operating temperature Storage temperature Protection class Dimensions Conforms to ETSI/FCC 33 dBm EPC Global Gen2/ ISO 18000-6C 4-port RX/TX, TNC-reverse Kathrein firmware Linux platform optional Ethernet 4 inputs/4 outputs optional -20 C to +55 C -20 C to +85 C IP 65 252 x 216 x 66 mm CE, FCC, China

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ARU4 Platform
Frequency range Output power Standards Antenna interface Antenna integration Operating system User platform Interfaces Digital I/O Indicators Operating temperature Storage temperature Protection class Dimensions Conforms to ETSI/FCC 33 dBm EPC Global Gen2/ ISO 18000-6C 3-port RX/TX, TNC-reverse 69/69 circular Kathrein firmware Linux platform optional Ethernet 4 inputs/4 outputs optional 4 LEDs, freely programmable -20 C to +55 C -20 C to +85 C IP 65 270 x 270 x 80 mm CE, FCC, China

Key Features 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 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

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M-ARU Plattform
Frequency range Output power Standards Antenna integration Operating system Interface Digital I/O Operating temperature Storage temperature Protection class Dimensions Conforms to ETSI 22 dBm EPC Global Gen2/ ISO 18000-6C 100/100 circular Kathrein firmware RS 232 3 inputs/3 outputs -20 C to +55 C -20 C to +85 C IP 65 154 x 126 x 76 mm CE, FCC, UL, CCC

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RFID Reader Power Supply
Type number Designation RFID Reader power adapter 115-230 V/24 V

520 10179 R-RPA 115-230V/24V

* Use for RRU/ARU Reader

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

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RFID Antenna Cable
In order to meet specific demands, Kathrein support you with a wide range of high quality RFID cables with low insertion losses and high IP 65 protection class in combination with our IP 65 protected antennas and readers.

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

Type number 520 101 74 520 101 75 520 101 76 520 101 77 520 101 78

Designation R-AC 3 TNC-TNCR R-AC 6 TNC-TNCR R-AC 10 TNC-TNCR R-AC 15 TNC-TNCR R-AA TNC-N (f-m)

Cable type LL240 flex, L = 3 m, IP 65 LL240 flex, L = 6 m, IP 65 LL240 flex, L = 10 m, IP 65 LL240 flex, L = 15 m, IP 65 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)

Connecting kit

Protective cover set

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RFID Mounting Accessories
Type number
520 10005

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RFID Mounting Accessories
Interface
Mast installation

Description
Mast mounting set

Material
Steel

Type number
520 1 0128

Description
Wall mount/mast mounting set

Interface
Wall/mast installation

Material
Steel

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

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

Mast mounting set

Wall mounting

Mast installation

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

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

Kathrein RFID Am Kroit 25-27 D-83123 Amerang

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