Read/Write Antenna HL500 HL500 -Series Read/Write Antennas (European) a Datalogic Group Company, available in both end-emitting and face-emitting Features EMS,is the field-proven leader in versions. To further ease installation, the dis- • 750 Bytes/Second the development and application of tance from the Controller card to the Antenna Data Transfer Speed — Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) can be up to 4,000 feet. This is advantageous Reading and Writing Tags/Labels/PCBs, Antennas, Controllers and because the Controller portion of the RFID • Epoxy Encapsulated network interface modules for tough industrial system is then afforded extra protection from • Can Access Tags through Virtually Any Non- environments. With over a dozen years of noise that could be generated by electrical Conductive Material RFID successes in the automotive, electronics, equipment positioned near the Read/Write • Unaffected by Paint, material handling and food processing indus- station. Connection to the controller is via a Dust, Dirt and Solvents tries, EMS has built a global reputation in pro- quick disconnect • High Immunity to Metal viding customers with complete supply chain circular connector. • Small and Rugged for THE SMALL SIZE solutions – from production to retail EMS has Antennas can be Easy Installation the complete solution! replaced on the OF THE HL500 Applications line without chang- Technical Description • Material Handling ing any wiring. The HL500-Series Antennas connected to an MAKES IT EASY • Sortation Systems EMS Controller provides a very convenient • Work-in-Progress The Antenna is TO INSTALL IN Monitoring interface between a host computer, or equipped with a • Quality Control Programmable Controller and the data in EMS two-color status TIGHT SPACES Tags. LED, indicating Use With when power is • HL200R-Series Tags The HL500 Antenna contains all the circuitry • HL200XL-Series Tags present and the Antenna is or is not necessary to convert the digital signals transmitting. received from the Controller to high-speed RF signals for the Tags, and subsequently to con- The Antenna is a solid state device, without vert the RF signals from the Tags back into moving parts or mechanical switches, and con- digital signals for the Controller. figuration is not required prior to installation. It has a metal backplate which helps to distribute The small size and long-range of the Antenna stress from the mounting bolts and greatly makes it ideal for use in factory automation increases immunity to additional metal in the environments where space is at a premium. Read/Write field. For greater mounting flexibility, the HL500 is Your Complete Supply Chain RFID Provider – Call: 831/438-7000 Fax: 831/438-5768 Web: www.ems-rfid.com 125 HL500-Series Read/Write Antennas Electrical Power Requirements 20-26VDC Max. Current 500mA Max. Ripple 2% of DC voltage RF Interface Data Transfer Rate* 750 Bytes/Second * Typical values with HL200R-Series Tag, Reading and Writing. Interface With Controller Max. Cable Length 4000ft. (1200m) Mechanical Specifications Dimensions (W x H x D) 4.10 x 2.15 x 1.26in. (104 x 55 x 32mm) Weight 13.4oz. (380g) Enclosure ABS Shell, Epoxy-Encapsulated Cable User-Supplied Connector HL500 8-Pin Circular (Mating End Furnished) HL500A 6-Pin Metal Circular HL501 8-Pin Plastic Circular (Mating End Furnished) HL501A 6-Pin Metal Circular Indicators Power/Transmit LED Environment Operating Temperature 14° to 120°F (-10° to 49°C) Storage Temperature -40° to 185°F (-40° to 85°C) Humidity Water-Resistant Protection Class NEMA 4X (IP66) Antenna to HL200R Tag Orientation HL501 ANTENNA HL500 ANTENNA Your Complete Supply Chain RFID Provider – Call: 831/438-7000 Fax: 831/438-5768 Web: www.ems-rfid.com 126 HL500-Series Read/Write Antennas Mechanical Dimensions 0.173 DIA .173 DIA 4.4 DIA MOUNTING HOLES (2 PLCS) HL500 HS500 ANTENNA ANTENNA 3.60 4.10 Remote Read/Write 91.4 104.1 0.48 12.2 Made in U.S.A. 0.48 0.25 12.2 6.4 1.06 1.60 0.28 7 26.8 7.00 40.6 2.15 1.26 54.6 32 32.00 STATUS LED inches mm Your Complete Supply Chain RFID Provider – Call: 831/438-7000 Fax: 831/438-5768 Web: www.ems-rfid.com 127 HL500-Series Read/Write Antennas Read/Write Ranges Z TYPICAL FIELD WIDTH X GUARANTEED RANGE Y TYPICAL RANGE HL500 / HL500A-Series Read/Write Antennas Reading & Writing Ranges with HL200-Series Tags HL200R HL200XL Typical Range (Y) (inches/mm)* 3.74/95 3.90/100 Guaranteed Operating Range (X) 2.99/76 3.15/80 * Proximity to metal, CRT devices and other sources of electromagnetic radiation may affect the range of the Antenna. HL501 / HL501A-Series Read/Write Antennas Reading & Writing Ranges with HL200-Series Tags HL200R HL200XL Typical Range (Y) (inches/mm)* 3.70/94 3.70/94 Guaranteed Operating Range (X) 2.96/75 2.96/75 * Proximity to metal, CRT devices and other sources of electromagnetic radiation may affect the range of the Antenna. Available Models Model Description HL500 Small Remote Read/Write Antenna, Standard Plastic Circular Connector HL500A Small Remote Read/Write Antenna, Metal Circular Connector HL501 Small Remote Read/Write Antenna, Face-Emitting, Plastic Circular Connector HL501A Small Remote Read/Write Antenna, Face-Emitting, Metal Circular Connector Accessories Model Description 68-5001 Crimping Tool for 8-Pin Circular Connector (Amp 169341-1) 10-7026 8-Pin Plastic Mating Connector for HL500-Series Antennas (1 Kit Ships with Antenna) 46-1291 Straight 6-Pin Circular Plug for HL500A-Series Antennas (Does Not Ship with Antenna) (Amp 97-3106-A-14S-6S-608) 46-1292 Right Angle 6-Pin Circular Plug for HL500A-Series Antennas (Does Not Ship with Antenna) (Amp 97-3108-A-14S-6S-608) 46-5073 Cable Clamp for 46-1291 and 46-1293. Max. Cable O.D. 11/32″ (Amp 9767-14-6) Ordering Notes The Mating Connector Kit for the HL500 / HL501 Antennas Ship with the Units. The Mating Connector Kit for the HL500A / HL501A Antennas Must Be Purchased Separately. Your Complete Supply Chain RFID Provider – Call: 831/438-7000 Fax: 831/438-5768 Web: www.ems-rfid.com 128