RFID ANTENNAS PRODUCT CATALOGUE

RFID ANTENNASPRODUCT CATALOGUE

HUBER+SUHNER

Edition 2007

Excellence in Connectivity Solutions

FURTHER ANTENNA CATALOGUES AND BROCHURES

Antennas and cables for rail-way applications (brochure)Item no. 84030859

Broadband indoor antennas (brochure)Item no. 84001364

Antennas for broadband wireless WiMAX and WIFI(catalogue) Item no. 84006561

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IntroductionPage 2 – 8

Planar antennas 400 MHzPage 9 – 10

Planar antennas 800 MHzPage 11– 14



Mounting bracketPage 25

CONTENT

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THE HUBER+SUHNER GROUP is a leading global supplier of components and systems for electrical and optical connectivity. Our customers in telecommunica-tions, industrial applications and transportation appre-ciate that we are specialists with detailed knowledge of practical applications. We offer technical expertise in radio frequency technology, fiber optics, cables and polymers under one roof, thus providing a unique basis for continual innovation focused on the needs of our cus-tomers all over the world.

Our motto is: «EXCELLENCE IN CONNECTIVITY SOLU-TIONS». At the heart of our offering is a broad range of products that can be relied on to meet high quality stan-dards, backed up by flexible, dependable services with fast response times worldwide. We concentrate on com-plex applications that allow us to stand out by adding value with special product features, customer-specific innovations, engineering and other services.

COMMUNICATION OUR COMPANY

Connections that enrich our livesOur broad range of products and services make an essential contribution to set up and expand fixed-line and mobile com-munication networks. We offer radio fre-quency components and broadband anten-nas for all common standards, fiber optic cables, connectors and distribution systems for telecom and local networks. Coaxial cables, connectors for radio networks, test and measurement and lightning protection components are also available.

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TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY

Connections that get us movingAs one of Europe’s leading suppliers, HUBER+SUHNER offers a wide range of products which provide the platform to build modern rail transport systems. These products are developed for high quality needs and are specifically designed for applications such as: train positioning with GPS, cellular distribution for mobile tele-phone access, WiFi distribution for on-train internet access, CCTV for video surveil-lance, passenger infotainment systems for real time passenger information and enter-tainment, OTMR for train diagnostics du-ring operation, inter vehicle jumper systems and profiles for safety and comfort.

Connections that add valueOur components and system solutions are suitable for specialised applications in aviation, space, defense, and medical technology. Our products are superior, providing constant reliability even under extreme conditions: from copper cable to optical fiber and distribution systems and high frequency components.

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Radio Frequency Identification Systems allowing wireless identification of people and goods via radio frequency engineering is the technology of the future and offers the following benefits:

reduced cost through fine-tuning of processeshigher efficiency in production, inventory manage-ment and logisticsgreater convenience for employees and end usersbetter reliability

Reader – antenna – smart chip (transponder)An RF identification system consists of a RFID reader, an antenna and a tag (the tag includes a chip which is attached to an antenna). The reader generates an electromagnetic field that activates the chip, enabling the chip’s data to be read and aligned with the logis-tics-software. Passive transponders which don’t have an own power supply are applied for product identi-fication, short distance product tracking, automation,

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Innovative technology of the future

library management, ticketing, access control and animal identification. Active transponders which have an own power supply are used for container identifi-cation and long distance product tracking.

Innovation in a rapidly growing market – HUBER+SUHNER is readyProducers and traders are working closely together to fine-tune and standardise the technologies used within the RFID industry. In this field, HUBER+SUHNER is making a crucial contribution with its capacity as an antenna manufacturer in providing a wide range of high-grade rugged products and extensive know-how. HUBER+SUHNER has focused their strengths on UHF RFID in the 869 MHz range (Europe), the 928 MHz range (USA) as well as the 2.4 GHz range (global).

Pure advantages – RFID antenna solutions from HUBER+SUHNER:

outstanding price-to-performance ratiomatured solutions for RFID and WLAN, etc.aesthetic designeasy installation on dock-doors, forklifts, conveyer belts, lifting platforms, elevators and on robots wide selection of productscustomised solutionsone stop shopping – HUBER+SUHNER offers com-plete antenna solutions for their customer’s appli-cation including cables and connectors.

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RFID gate RFID transponder

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Systems

Monostatic systems use single antennas for the receiv-ing and transmitting paths. The circulator within the reader switches the direction of the path between several antennas. Bistatic systems use separate receiving and transmit-ting paths and therefore require two antennas: either two single antennas or one dual antenna.

AntennasTwo basic types of antennas exist for RFID systems: single and dual antennas. Dual antennas are two independent antennas incorporated within a single housing. Here the antennas must be electrically iso-lated from each other to ensure that the transmitted signal does not interfere with the other antenna port.

Antenna parameters

FrequenciesLow 125 – 134 kHz (not supported by H+S)VHF 13.56 MHz (not supported by H+S)UHF 430 MHz,860–950 MHz and 2.4 GHz

VSWRVSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) and RL (Return Loss) are measures of the amount of energy that trav-els through the cable towards the antenna is reflected at the antenna entrance back to the signal source (transmitter). A poor VSWR may cause interference or noise. In a system, reflected power from an antenna or a poor connection may damage the reader.

PolarisationThe term polarisation refers to the property of a radi-ated electromagnetic wave described by the time-dependent direction and magnitude of the electric field vector, i.e. the figure traced as a function of time by the extremity of the vector of a fixed point in space.

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polarisation vector

b) circular polarisation

polarisation vector

a) linear polarisation

direction of propagation

vertical component

horizontal component

d) circular polarisation vs. time

electric field vector

direction of propagation

c) linear polarisation vs. time

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RFID ANTENNAS

Differences in polarisation may cause losses in the link budget. The table below shows the signal strength and the losses. If the polarisation of linear transpond-ers or tags is defined and always oriented in the same

Transmitter polarisation Horizontal Vertical RHCP1 LHCP2

— — — — — — — — — — — —

Receiver polarisation

Horizontal

yes no yes but 3 dB loss yes but 3 dB loss

Vertical

no yes yes but 3 dB loss yes but 3 dB loss

RHCP1

yes but 3 dB loss yes but 3 dB loss yes no

LHCP2

yes but 3 dB loss yes but 3 dB loss no yes

1 RHCP: Right hand circular polarised2 LHCP: Left hand circular polarised

direction, it makes sense to use the same polarisation on the reader antenna. If the direction is not defined or unknown, the losses will be from 3dB up to the point where no signal is received.

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Gain Antenna gain is a measure of the amount of energy which is oriented in a particular direction. Generally, when gain is mentioned this refers to the maximum gain. Maximum gain is taken from the main beam and is specified on the datasheet.

For isotropic radiators gain is always referred to as dBi (i = isotropic). For dipole antennas the gain is always referred to as dBd. HUBER+SUHNER gener-ally refer to gain as dBi when specifying their anten-nas. The conversion between the two references is as follows:

Gain [dBi] — 2.15 dB = Gain [dBd]

A single-patch antenna has a fairly wide beamwidth in the range of 70o to 80o. It is inherently a directive radiator, with a typical gain of approx. 8 dBi. Some special applications such as RFID portals require nar-rower beamwidths to reduce the number of unwanted successful tag readings in the neighbourhood of the portal.

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Fork lift equipped

with RFID antennas

Beamwidth:On the antenna datasheets two beamwidths are specified: the vertical (elevation) and the horizontal (azimuth). Vertical polarisation = perpendicular to the earth’s surface, and horizontal polarisation = parallel to the earth’s surface. The beamwidth of an antenna is the angle at which the radiated power decreases by 3 dB, which is equal to half the power in the maxi-mum direction of the main beam.

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major axisminor axis = 1



major axis

minor axis

major axis

minor axis

major axis

minor axis

Front to back ratioThe front to back ratio is the difference in dB between the major lobe (main beam) and the back lobe.

Axial ratioThe axial ratio is specified for circular polarised anten-nas. It is the ratio of the major to the minor axes of the polarisation ellipse and is specified in dB.

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port 1 port 2

signal in signal out

Isolation measurement

IsolationIsolation is only specified for dual-polarised antennas. A dual-polarised antenna has two antennas integrated within a single housing which have orthogonal polari-sations. The isolation value specifies how much of a signal fed into one port is reflected into the second port.

isolation

Axial ratio

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PLANAR ANTENNA

SPA 430/70/7/0/V

Technical data

Electrical properties

Frequency range 400 – 450 MHz

Impedance 50 Ω

VSWR 1.7

Polarisation linear, vertical

Gain 7 dBi

3 dB beamwidth horizontal 70°

3 dB beamwidth vertical 65°

Downtilt 0°

Front to back ratio –10 dB

Sidelobe suppression –12 dB

Max. power 6 W (CW) at 25°C

Mechanical and environmental properties

Dimensions 370 × 370 × 40 mm(14.57” × 14.57” × 1.57”)

Weight 2.0 kg (4.41 lbs.)

Radome material polycarbonate

Radome colour RAL 9002 (grey-white)

Back/base plane material aluminium

2002/95/EC (RoHS) compliant

Operating temperature range – 55°C to + 71°C

Storage temperature range – 55°C to + 71°C

Other information

Available type 1304.17.0009 – N femaleItem no. 84019340

Mounting hardware 9091.99.0183 – downtilt bracketItem no. 84007205

Documents 01.02.0777 – security instruction01.02.1022 – mounting instruction

radiation patterns

horizontal

vertical

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PLANAR ANTENNA

SPA 430/70/9/0/LCP

Technical data



Impedance 50 Ω

VSWR 1.4

Polarisation circular, left

Gain 9 dBi



Downtilt 0°



Axial ratio 4 dB



Dimensions 370 × 370 × 30 mm(14.57” × 14.57” × 1.18”)








Other information




radiation patterns

horizontal

vertical

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PLANAR ANTENNA

SPA 860/55/10/0/RCP

Technical data



Impedance 50 Ω

VSWR 1.5

Polarisation circular, right

Gain 10 dBi



Downtilt 0°



Axial ratio 3 dB



Dimensions 371 × 371 × 40 mm(14.61” × 14.61” × 1.57”)








Other information




radiation patterns

horizontal

vertical

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PLANAR ANTENNA

SPA 860/60/8/0/DCP

Technical data



Impedance 50 Ω

VSWR 1.5

Polarisation 2 × circular, right

Gain 8 dBi



Downtilt 0°



Axial ratio 3 dB



Dimensions 536 × 360 × 26 mm(21.10” × 14.17” × 1.02”)








Other information

Available type 1308.17.0060 – 2 × N femaleItem no. 84019342



radiation patterns

horizontal

vertical

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PLANAR ANTENNA

SPA 860/63/9/0/RCP

Technical data



Impedance 50 Ω

VSWR < 1.5


Gain 8.5 dBi



Downtilt 0°



Axial ratio 2 dB



Dimensions 305 × 305 × 25 mm(12.01” × 12.01” × 0.98”)








Other information




radiation patterns

horizontal

vertical

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PLANAR ANTENNA

SPA 860/70/8/0/V

Technical data



Impedance 50 Ω

VSWR > 1.3

Polarisation linear, vertical

Gain 8 dBi



Downtilt 0°





Dimensions 190 × 190 × 30 mm(7.48” × 7.48” × 1.18”)


Radome material polypropylene



Temperature range – 55°C to + 71°C per IEC 68

Other information


Document 01.02.0777 – security instruction

radiation patterns

horizontal

vertical

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PLANAR ANTENNA

SPA 915/60/10/0/RCP

Technical data



Impedance 50 Ω

VSWR < 1.5


Gain 10 dBi



Downtilt 0°



Axial ratio 2.5 dB



Dimensions 371 × 371 × 40 mm(14.61” × 14.61” × 1.57”)


Radome material polypcarbonate






Other information




radiation patterns

horizontal

vertical

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PLANAR ANTENNA

SPA 915/63/8/0/RCP

Technical data



Impedance 50 Ω

VSWR < 1.5


Gain 8 dBi



Downtilt 0°



Axial ratio 4 dB



Dimensions 240 × 220 × 32 mm(9.45” × 8.66” × 1.26”)


Radome material plastic






Other information

Available type(wall mounting material included)

1309.17.0081 – N femaleItem no. 84016785


radiation patterns

horizontal

vertical

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PLANAR ANTENNA

SPA 915/63/9/0/RCP

Technical data



Impedance 50 Ω

VSWR 1.5


Gain 8.5 dBi



Downtilt 0°



Axial ratio 4 dB



Dimensions 305 × 305 × 25 mm(12.01” × 12.01” × 0.98”)








Other information




radiation patterns

horizontal

vertical

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PLANAR ANTENNA

SPA 915/65/8/0/DCP

Technical data



Impedance 50 Ω

VSWR 1.5

Polarisation 2 × circular, right

Port-to-port isolation 40 dB

Gain 8 dBi



Downtilt 0°



Axial ratio 3 dB



Dimensions 536 × 360 × 26 mm(21.10” × 14.17” × 1.02”)








Other information

Available type 1309.17.0080 – 2 × N femaleItem no. 84016400



radiation patterns

horizontal

vertical

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PLANAR ANTENNA

SPA 2400/20/18/0/LCP

Technical data



Impedance 50 Ω

VSWR 1.5


Gain 18 dBi



Downtilt 0°

Front to back ratio 30 dB

Axial ratio 1.5 dB



Dimensions 450 × 385 × 20 mm(17.72” × 15.16” × 0.79”)


Radome material ASA

Radome colour RAL 7035 (light-grey)

Back/base plane material aluminium anodized




Windload 250 N at 160 km/h (100 mph)

Other information

Available type 1324.19.0013 – SMA femaleItem no. 22652435

Wall and mast mounting material (2 metal bands) included, mast diameter 54–100 mm (2.13"–3.94")

Mounting hardware

9091.99.0076 – downtilt bracketItem no. 226524439091.99.0081 – sidetilt bracketItem no. 22652639


radiation patterns

horizontal

vertical

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PLANAR ANTENNA

SPA 2400/20/18/0/RCP

Technical data



Impedance 50 Ω

VSWR 1.5


Gain 18 dBi



Downtilt 0°


Axial ratio 1.5 dB



Dimensions 450 × 385 × 20 mm(17.72” × 15.16” × 0.79”)


Radome material ASA

Randome colour RAL 7035 (light-grey)






Other information



Mounting hardware



radiation patterns

horizontal

vertical

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PLANAR ANTENNA

SPA 2400/35/15/0/LCP

Technical data



Impedance 50 Ω

VSWR 1.5


Gain 14.5 dBi



Downtilt 0°


Axial ratio 1.5 dB



Dimensions 270 × 215 × 20 mm(10.63” × 8.46” × 0.79”)


Radome material ASA

Randome colour RAL 7035 (light-grey)






Other information



Mounting hardware



radiation patterns

horizontal

vertical

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PLANAR ANTENNA

SPA 2400/35/15/0/RCP

Technical data



Impedance 50 Ω

VSWR 1.5


Gain 14.5 dBi



Downtilt 0°


Axial ratio 1.5 dB



Dimensions 270 × 215 × 20 mm(10.63” × 8.46” × 0.79”)


Radome material ASA






Wind load 85 N at 160 km/h (100 mph)

Other information



Mounting hardware



radiation patterns

horizontal

vertical

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PLANAR ANTENNA

SPA 2400/70/9/0/LCP

Technical data



Impedance 50 Ω

VSWR 1.5


Gain 8.5 dBi



Downtilt 0°


Axial ratio 3 dB



Dimensions 101 × 95 × 32 mm(3.98” × 3.74” × 1.26”)


Radome material ASA


Mounting socket material ASA

Mounting socket colour RAL 7042 (dark-grey)






Other information

Available type(wall mounting material included)

1324.19.0007 – SMA femaleItem no. 22650456

Mounting hardware

9091.99.0029 – mast mounting accessoryItem no. 226495769091.99.0080 – mast mounting and sidetilt

accessoryItem no. 22652651


radiation patterns

horizontal

vertical

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PLANAR ANTENNA

SPA 2400/70/9/0/RCP

Technical data



Impedance 50 Ω

VSWR 1.5


Gain 8.5 dBi



Downtilt 0°


Axial ratio 3 dB



Dimensions 101 × 95 × 32 mm(3.98” × 3.74” × 1.26”)


Radome material ASA


Mounting socket material ASA

Mounting socket colour RAL 7042 (dark-grey)





Wind load 15 N at 160 km/h (100 mph)

Other information

Available types(wall mounting material included)

1324.19.0008 – SMA femaleItem no. 22650442

1324.26.0002 – TNC femaleItem no. 22651188

Mounting hardware

9091.99.0029 – mast mounting accessoryItem no. 226495769091.99.0080 – mast mounting and sidetilt accessoryItem no. 22652651


radiation patterns

horizontal

vertical

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PLANAR ANTENNA MOUNTING BRACKET

Downtilt bracket

Technical data

Available types

9091.99.0183 – mast diameter 25–76 mm (1.0" – 3.0")

Item no. 84007205

9091.99.0201 – mast diameter 25–76 mm (1.0" – 3.0")

Item no. 84018626

Dimensions bracket: 9091.99.0183 = 100 mmbracket: 9091.99.0201 = 66 mm

Design

Azimuth resolution step 2° on wall

Tilt resolution step 2° on pole and wall


Payload max. 20 kg

Material

Brackets AL.AL.LM2-T6 with chemical coating

Fasteners stainless steel

Documents

01.02.0777 security instruction

01.02.1022 mounting instruction

For further technical details please refer to our data sheet.

mounting kit for wall

mounting kit for pole

HUBER+SUHNER AGRF TechnologyCH-9100 HerisauPhone +41 (0)71 353 41 11Fax +41 (0)71 353 46 47www.hubersuhner.com

HUBER+SUHNER – Excellence in Connectivity Solutions

HUBER+SUHNER is a leading global supplier of components and systems for electrical and optical connectivity in communications, industrial and trans portation markets. HUBER+SUHNER can draw on core competences in the

areas of high frequency technology, fibre optics, cables and polymers. Working in close collaboration with our customers around the globe, we strive for excellence in the develop-ment and manufacturing of high quality products.

WAIVERIt is exclusively in written agreements that we provide our customers with warrants and represen-tations as to the technical specifications and/or the fitness for any particular purpose. The facts and figures contained herein are carefully compiled to the best of our knowledge, but they are intended for general informational purposes only.

HUBER+SUHNER is certified according to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

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