Features:
- The integrated antenna exchanges data with RF300 and ISO 15693 transponders at 13.56 MHz.
- An eight-pole M12 connector provides the serial host path and the 24 V DC supply.
- IP67 construction and a three-color LED support reader operation in industrial installations.
Siemens 6GT2801-3AB10 converts the transponder response in its antenna field into data for the connected host.
Range on 6GT2801-3AB10 changes with tag type, orientation, surrounding metal, and reader spacing.
The connected controller or PC commands 6GT2801-3AB10 and evaluates returned data and status conditions.
The Siemens 6GT2801-3AB10 SIMATIC RF380R HF RFID Reader may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
Siemens 6GT2801-3AB10 SIMATIC RF380R HF RFID Reader Manuals,Datasheets,Link
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.
Transponder Communication Path
- Air interface: The integrated antenna exchanges 13.56 MHz data with the selected tag.
- Protocol choice: The reader supports RF300-specific and ISO 15693 transponders.
- Single-tag cycle: The reader communicates with one addressed transponder because multitag operation is not provided.
- Range control: Tag type, orientation, metal, and neighboring readers influence the usable field.
Reader Data to the Control System
- RS422 path: The differential interface supports the documented long connection to Siemens communication modules.
- RS232 path: The point-to-point interface provides the documented shorter PC connection.
- M12 connection: The eight-pole connector combines communication conductors with the supply path.
- Command exchange: The host issues read or write commands and evaluates response and error data.
Supply and Environmental Protection
- Input supply: The reader accepts 24 V DC within the documented 20.4 to 28.8 V range.
- Current demand: Typical consumption is 0.16 A before cable and supply margins are added.
- Protection: The closed housing provides IP67 protection with the connector properly installed.
- Status LED: Three colors distinguish operating, communication, and fault conditions.
Mechanical and RF Placement
- Fastening: Four M5 points secure the reader to the selected mounting surface.
- Reader spacing: Adjacent RF380R units require the documented minimum separation to limit field interaction.
- Metal influence: The mounting surface and surrounding metal are included when validating the reading field.
- Cable selection: The serial interface, cable length, connector, and host port must describe the same RS422 or RS232 path.