Siemens SIMATIC RF600 Series System Manual

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Transponder7.14 SIMATIC RF680TSIMATIC RF600System Manual, 10/2016, J31069-D0171-U001-A19-7618 3837.14.3.3 Range when mounted on non-metallic carrier materialsThe RF680T transponder is a universal transponder for mounting on many different types ofcarrier materials.Table 7- 53 Range with non-metallic carriersCarrier material RangeTransponder on wooden carrier(dry, degree of moisture < 15%)typically 50 %Transponder on plastic carrier typically 50 %Transponder on glass typically 50 %The maximum range of 100% is achieved by mounting the transponder in a free space withlow reflections on a flat metal carrier with a diameter of at least 300 mm.You will find further information on the range in the section "Minimum distances andmaximum ranges (Page 293)".7.14.3.4 Use of the transponder in hazardous areasTÜV NORD CERT GmbH, appointed center no. 0044 as per Article 9 of the Directive94/9/EC of the European Council of 23 March 1994, has confirmed the compliance with theessential health and safety requirements relating to the design and construction ofequipment and protective systems intended for use in hazardous areas as per Annex II ofthe Directive.The essential health and safety requirements are satisfied in accordance with standardsIEC 60079-0:2011 and EN 60079-11:2012.This allows the RF680T transponder to be used in hazardous areas for gases, for the devicecategory 2G and gas group IIB, or alternatively in hazardous areas for dusts, for the devicecategory 2D and group IIIB.NoteReadability of the serial number on the type plateWhen using the transponder, make sure that the serial number can be read. The serialnumber is lasered and can be hidden by paint or other materials making it illegible.The customer is responsible for making sure that the serial number of a transponder for thehazardous area can be read at all times.IdentificationThe identification is as follows:II 2G Ex ib IIB T6 to T2 Gb or II 2D Ex ib IIIB T135 °C Db