Siemens SIMATIC RF600 Series System Manual page 28

System overview of SIMATIC RF600
3.1 Application areas of RF600
of the company (business administration control). MES solutions are used, for example,
for defining and performing production processes.
3.1 Application areas of RF600
RFID (radio frequency identification) permits continuous identification, tracking and
documentation of all delivered, stocked and shipped goods in the incoming goods,
warehouse, production, production logistics and distribution departments. A small data
medium - referred to as SmartLabel, transponder or tag - is attached to every item, package
or pallet, and contains all important information. The data medium receives the power it
requires via an antenna which is also used for data transmission.
3.2 System components (hardware/software)
RF600 products
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Description
SIMATIC RF650R
The RF650R reader is suitable for applications in logistics. It is integrated via Ethernet with
the XML protocol or OPC UA. It has 4 connectors for external antennas.
SIMATIC RF680R
The RF680R reader is suitable for applications in production logistics and distribution. It is
integrated for distribution via Ethernet with the XML protocol or OPC UA. For integration in
production logistics PROFINET, Ethernet/IP or PROFIBUS are available. As an alternative,
integration can also be via PROFIBUS via the serial interface. It has 4 connectors for external
antennas.
System Manual, 10/2016, J31069-D0171-U001-A19-7618
SIMATIC RF600