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The linear polarization means tag orientation matters more than with circularly polarized antennas — the operator needs to align the reader face to the tag plane for consistent reads. ## Physical design and environmental fit At 92 x 265 x 42 mm (W x H x D) and IP54 rated, the RF680M handles dusty warehouse environments and rain splash — typical for a handheld used across a distribution center yard or on a loading dock. It's rated for a 1.5 m drop onto concrete, which covers the common fumble from a forklift seat height. The unit ships without a rechargeable battery installed; the standard lithium-ion pack (6GT2898-0CA00, included as an accessory) provides roughly 8 hours of typical operation. The battery is permanently integrated and not customer-replaceable — plan for a factory service when capacity degrades. ## Connectivity and programming The tether port provides RS232 and USB 1.1 for cabled communication. The docking connection uses a low-insertion-force (LIF) connector for the charging/docking station. Power can come from the battery or mains via the dock — no external power supply on the handheld itself. Programming is done through.NET and C++ via the 'RFID reader interface' API in Microsoft Visual Studio. The pre-installed RF610M.exe software handles basic transponder execution out of the box. Onboard memory is 1000 Mbyte total, with 900 Mbyte available for user data, plus 256 Mbyte of RAM.","metaTitle":"Siemens 6GT2813-1BC00 SIMATIC RF680M ETSI Mobile Reader, 865","metaDescription":"Siemens SIMATIC RF680M ETSI mobile RFID reader 6GT2813-1BC00. 865-868 MHz, 500 mW ERP, IP54, 600 mm range. Mature lifecycle; source to order via RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["RFID & Auto-ID"],"specifications":{"MTBF":"55 y","Depth":"42 mm","Range":"600 mm","Width":"92 mm","title":"6GT2813-1BC00","Height":"265 mm","of the RAM":"256 Mibyte","Accessories":"Charging/docking station, WLAN module, Barcode Scanner, included is: 6GT2898-0CA00 (accumulator)","description":"SIMATIC RF600 Mobile Reader RF680M ETSI basic unit: PSION Workabout pro 3 C, alphanumeric, without battery, MS Windows CE 5.0; RFID module: ISO 18000-6C, 500 MW, ETSI, CE","Polarization":"Linear","During Storage":"-40 ... +60 °C","Type Of Battery":"Without rechargeable battery","lifecycle_stage":"mature","During Operation":"-20 ... +50 °C","Operating Frequency":"865 ... 868 MHz","Type Of Programming":".NET and C++ programming with Microsoft Visual Studio via API 'RFID reader interface'","protection class IP":"IP54","Design Of The Display":"VGA color touch screen 3.6 inch, 480 x 640 pixels","Type Of Current Supply":"Battery operation or mains operation via docking station","Design Of The Interface":"Tether port with RS232 and USB 1.1, docking connection with low insertion force (LIF)","Effective Radiated Power":"10 ... 500 mW","Height Of Fall / Maximum":"1.5 m","Operator Element Version":"Alphanumeric","Suitability For Operation":"RF600 transponder","Of The Data And Program Memory":"1000 Mibyte","Of The Data Memory / Can Be Used":"900 Mibyte","Operating System / Pre-Installed":"Windows Embedded CE 5.0","Product Feature / Multitag-Capable":"Yes","Product Function / Of The Software":"RF610M.exe for execution of RF600 transponders","Protocol / With Radio Transmission":"EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 / ISO 18000-6C","Design Of Acoustic Signaling Element":"Speakers","Transfer Rate / With Radio Transmission / Maximum":"400 kbit/s","Type Of Battery / As Back-Up Battery / Integrated":"Lithium ion battery, permanently installed, cannot be replaced by customer","Operating Period / With Standard Battery / Typical":"8 h"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$3,629.71","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/a3d64187c8340c6fc0e41a6af16bd2fc.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=342151&mlfb=6GT2813-1BC00"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the read range of this reader?","answer":"Maximum read range is 600 mm under typical conditions, using the EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 / ISO 18000-6C protocol at 865-868 MHz with up to 500 mW ERP."},{"question":"What battery does it use and how long does it last?","answer":"It uses a permanently installed lithium-ion battery (not customer-replaceable) that provides approximately 8 hours of typical operation. The charging/docking station (6GT2898-0CA00) is included as an accessory."},{"question":"Can this reader be programmed for custom applications?","answer":"Yes, it supports.NET and C++ programming via the 'RFID reader interface' API in Microsoft Visual Studio. The pre-installed RF610M.exe software handles standard RF600 transponder execution."},{"question":"What is the MTBF of the 6GT2813-1BC00?","answer":"The listed MTBF is 55 years, which is a statistical reliability figure for the base unit under normal operating conditions."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/6GT2813-1BC00","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/siemens/6GT2813-1BC00 when reusing this data. 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