Sick RFH620 RFID system

The RFH620 RFID system is designed to be a solution for intralogistics, with an integrated antenna, high transmission rates in the 13.56 MHz frequency range, and openness for differing fieldbus environments and IT structures.

The system can read and program all transponders that comply with the ISO/IEC-15693 standard and meets European radio requirements in compliance with CE and has the FCC radio approval in the USA. Ranges of up to 16 cm, as well as rapid signal and data processing that permits target object transport speeds of up to 3 m/s (addressed reading of UID and three user data blocks), makes the RFH620 suitable for tracking objects in internal and closed circulatory systems.

The parameterisation, operation and communication functions of the RFH620 are implemented with the help of SOPAS-ET software. SOPAS-ET is an engineering tool for integrating auto-ID devices that offers the same look and feel for other bar code and RFID systems from Sick.

Electrical connection of the RFH620 uses a 15-pin cable with D Sub HD plug as standard or, for ethernet connection versions, a combination of M12 socket for the ethernet interface and M12 plug for power supply, triggering, host and auxiliary interfaces, and CANbus.

On the communication side, the system is available as variants with CANbus or with ethernet interface. Fieldbus gateways that permit integration in Profibus DP and DeviceNet networks are also available. The RFH620 read/write device offers the possibility of remote maintenance via the RDT400 remote diagnostic tool.