Industrial RFID
SIMATIC RF Identification Systems
Industrial identification systems using LF, HF or UHF technology to identify tools, carriers, workpieces and material flows.
Used when traceability or automatic identification must operate reliably near machines, conveyors and industrial automation networks.
Request exact article number Selection is confirmed against motor, I/O, network and destination data.
Technical parameters
Selection data
These values describe the product family and the decisions behind selection. The exact datasheet is tied to the complete Siemens article number.
ParameterFamily rangeEngineering note
FrequencyLF, HF and UHF product familiesMaterial, read distance, speed and tag population determine the technology.
Read rangeClose-coupled to long-range by systemValidate range with the real tag, mounting material and orientation.
TagsIndustrial transponders for varied environmentsTemperature, metal mounting, chemicals and memory need review.
ReadersStationary and handheld optionsDefine antenna, zone and simultaneous-tag requirements.
IntegrationPLC and Industrial Ethernet communication modulesMap data ownership, handshake and error recovery in the PLC.
EnvironmentIndustrial protection variantsConfirm IP, shock, vibration and washdown exposure.
Common search questions
Quick answers for SIMATIC RF Identification Systems.
Family guidance narrows the request. The exact Siemens article number remains the final commercial and technical identity.
What is SIMATIC RF Identification Systems best suited for?
Used when traceability or automatic identification must operate reliably near machines, conveyors and industrial automation networks. Typical applications include workpiece tracking, tool management, warehouse carriers.
Which information is required to select SIMATIC RF Identification Systems?
Start with object and mounting material, read distance and speed, tag quantity and memory, environment and cleaning process. Final ratings and accessories are confirmed against the full article number and current manufacturer data.
Can SIMATIC RF Identification Systems be quoted from a model name only?
A model name identifies a family, not always the exact hardware. Honghao checks the complete article number, electrical data, options, accessories, lifecycle status, quantity and destination before confirming the offer.
Good fit
Use it when
- Tool identification
- Carrier tracking
- Production genealogy
- Warehouse and material flow
Selection limits
Check before specifying
- Read performance must be tested in the actual mechanical environment
- RFID does not replace the application database or traceability logic
- Exact ratings, functions, approvals and lifecycle status depend on the complete Siemens article number and firmware. Honghao confirms these against the requested BOM before quotation.
Strengths
Why this family
- Industrial traceability
- Multiple frequency technologies
- PLC integration
- Rugged tag and reader options
Typical BOM
Accessories
- Tags and transponders
- Reader and antenna
- Communication module
- RF cables
- Mounting and protection hardware
Application data
What to send
- Object and mounting material
- Read distance and speed
- Tag quantity and memory
- Environment and cleaning process
- PLC/database integration
Technical basis
Manufacturer data remains the final reference.
Honghao uses family-level guidance to structure the enquiry. Final ratings, options, certificates and lifecycle status are checked against the exact article number and current manufacturer documentation.
Typical applications
Where it is used
RFQ checklist
Get a usable quotation
Send the full article number if it is a replacement. For a new application, send the project data listed above, quantity, destination country and required delivery date.
Send BOM or application dataExact configuration