What it is and what it does
The Siemens 6GT2811-0AA01 is a SIMATIC RF660R UHF RFID reader from version V1.3 onward, operating in the UHF frequency bands allocated for the USA, Europe, and China. It provides RS-232 and Ethernet interfaces and supports connection of up to four antennas, with a maximum read range of 6 m. The enclosure is rated IP65, and the operating temperature range is +5 to +55 °C, making it suitable for indoor industrial environments where dust and water spray are present.
Lifecycle and sourcing reality
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