RFID ANTENNAS PRODUCT CATALOGUE Edition 2008 HUBER+SUHNER Excellence in Connectivity Solutions
FURTHER ANTENNA CATALOGUES AND BROCHURES Antennas and cables for railway applications (brochure) Item no. 84030859 Broadband indoor antennas (brochure) Item no. 84001364 Antennas for broadband wireless WiMAX and WIFI (catalogue) Item no. 84006561
CONTENT Introduction Page 2 8 Planar antennas 400 MHz Page 9 10 Planar antennas 800 MHz Page 11 14 Planar antennas 900 MHz Page 15 18 Planar antennas 2400 MHz Page 19 28 Mounting bracket Page 29 HUBER+SUHNER 1
OUR COMPANY COMMUNICATION THE HUBER+SUHNER GROUP is a leading global supplier of components and systems for electrical and optical connectivity. Our customers in telecommunications, industrial applications and transportation appreciate 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 customers 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 standards, backed up by flexible, dependable services with fast response times worldwide. We concentrate on complex applications that allow us to stand out by adding value with special product features, customer-specific innovations, engineering and other services. Connections that enrich our lives Our broad range of products and services make an essential contribution to set up and expand fixed-line and mobile communication networks. We offer radio frequency components and broadband antennas 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.
TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY Connections that get us moving As 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 telephone access, WiFi distribution for on-train internet access, CCTV for video surveillance, passenger infotainment systems for real time passenger information and entertainment, OTMR for train diagnostics during operation, inter vehicle jumper systems and profiles for safety and comfort. Connections that add value Our 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. HUBER+SUHNER 3
RFID ANTENNAS FROM HUBER+SUHNER Innovative technology of the future 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 processes higher efficiency in production, inventory management and logistics greater convenience for employees and end users better 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 logistics-software. Passive transponders which don t have an own power supply are applied for product identification, short distance product tracking, automation, library management, ticketing, access control and animal identification. Active transponders which have an own power supply are used for container identification and long distance product tracking. Innovation in a rapidly growing market HUBER+SUHNER is ready Producers 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 ratio matured solutions for RFID and WLAN, etc. aesthetic design easy installation on dock-doors, forklifts, conveyer belts, lifting platforms, elevators and on robots wide selection of products customised solutions one stop shopping HUBER+SUHNER offers complete antenna solutions for their customer s application including cables and connectors. RFID gate RFID transponder 4 HUBER+SUHNER
RFID ANTENNAS Systems Monostatic systems use single antennas for the receiving and transmitting paths. The circulator within the reader switches the direction of the path between several antennas. Bistatic systems use separate receiving and transmitting paths and therefore require two antennas: either two single antennas or one dual antenna. polarisation vector Antennas Two 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 isolated from each other to ensure that the transmitted signal does not interfere with the other antenna port. Antenna parameters Frequencies Low 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 VSWR VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) and RL (Return Loss) are measures of the amount of energy that travels 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. The term polarisation refers to the property of a radiated electromagnetic wave described by the timedependent 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. a) linear polarisation b) circular polarisation electric field vector c) linear polarisation vs. time component polarisation vector direction of propagation component d) circular polarisation vs. time direction of propagation HUBER+SUHNER 5
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 transponders or tags is defined and always oriented in the same 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. Transmitter polarisation Horizontal Vertical RHCP 1 LHCP 2 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 RHCP 1 yes but 3 db loss yes but 3 db loss yes no LHCP 2 yes but 3 db loss yes but 3 db loss no yes 1 RHCP: Right hand circular polarised 2 LHCP: Left hand circular polarised 6 HUBER+SUHNER
RFID ANTENNAS 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 generally refer to gain as dbi when specifying their antennas. The conversion between the two references is as follows: [dbi] 2.15 db = [dbd] Beamwidth: On the antenna datasheets two beamwidths are specified: the (elevation) and the (azimuth). Vertical polarisation = perpendicular to the earth s surface, and 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 maximum direction of the main beam. 120 90 60 A single-patch antenna has a fairly wide beamwidth in the range of 70 to 80. It is inherently a directive radiator, with a typical gain of approx. 8 dbi. Some special applications such as RFID portals require narrower beamwidths to reduce the number of unwanted successful tag readings in the neighbourhood of the portal. 180 150-150 30-20 -10-6 -3 0 0-30 3 db beam width -120-90 -60 Fork lift equipped with RFID antennas HUBER+SUHNER 7
RFID ANTENNAS The front to back ratio is the difference in db between the major lobe (main beam) and the back lobe. The axial ratio is specified for circular polarised antennas. It is the ratio of the major to the minor axes of the polarisation ellipse and is specified in db. major axis minor axis = 1 major axis minor axis = 2 major axis minor axis = 4 major axis major axis major axis minor axis minor axis minor axis Isolation Isolation is only specified for dual-polarised antennas. A dual-polarised antenna has two antennas integrated within a single housing which have orthogonal polarisations. The isolation value specifies how much of a signal fed into one port is reflected into the second port. port 1 port 2 signal in isolation signal out Isolation measurement 8 HUBER+SUHNER
SPA 430/70/7/0/V 415 440 MHz VSWR < 1.7 linear, 7 dbi 3 db beamwidth 70 3 db beamwidth 65 14 db Max. power 6 W (CW) at 25 C 370 370 40 mm (14.57 14.57 1.57 ) 2.0 kg (4.41 lbs.) polycarbonate RAL 9002 (grey-white) aluminium Operating temperature range 55 C to + 71 C Storage temperature range 55 C to + 71 C 1304.17.0009 N female Item no. 84019340 9091.99.0183 downtilt bracket Item no. 84007205 01.02.1022 mounting instruction HUBER+SUHNER 9
SPA 430/70/9/0/LCP 430 437 MHz VSWR < 1.4 circular, left 9 dbi 3 db beamwidth 70 3 db beamwidth 70 10 db Sidelobe suppression 10 db 4 db Max. power 6 W (CW) at 25 C 370 370 30 mm (14.57 14.57 1.18 ) 2.0 kg (4.41 lbs.) polycarbonate RAL 9002 (grey-white) aluminium Operating temperature range 55 C to + 71 C Storage temperature range 55 C to + 71 C 1304.17.0008 N female Item no. 84019339 9091.99.0183 downtilt bracket Item no. 84007205 01.02.1022 mounting instruction 10 HUBER+SUHNER
SPA 860/65/11/0/RCP 865 870 MHz VSWR < 1.5 circular, right 11 dbi 3 db beamwidth 65 3 db beamwidth 30 20 db Sidelobe suppression 12 db 3 db Max. power 6 W (CW) at 25 C 630 320 40 mm (24.80 12.98 1.57 ) 2.8 kg (6.17 lbs.) polycarbonate RAL 9002 (grey-white) aluminium Operating temperature range 55 C bis + 71 C Storage temperature range 55 C bis + 71 C 1308.17.0069 N female Item no. 84039144 9091.99.0184 downtilt bracket Item no. 84007206 01.02.1023 mounting instruction HUBER+SUHNER 11
SPA 860/55/10/0/RCP 865 870 MHz VSWR < 1.5 circular, right 10 dbi 3 db beamwidth 55 3 db beamwidth 45 20 db Sidelobe suppression 12 db 3 db Max. power 6 W (CW) at 25 C 371 371 40 mm (14.61 14.61 1.57 ) 2.0 kg (4.41 lbs.) polycarbonate RAL 9002 (grey-white) aluminium Operating temperature range 55 C to + 71 C Storage temperature range 55 C to + 71 C 1308.17.0059 N female Item no. 84019341 9091.99.0183 downtilt bracket Item no. 84007205 01.02.1022 mounting instruction 12 HUBER+SUHNER
SPA 860/60/8/0/DCP 865 870 MHz VSWR < 1.5 2 circular, right 8 dbi 3 db beamwidth 60 3 db beamwidth 65 40 db Sidelobe suppression 12 db 3 db Max. power 6 W (CW) at 25 C 536 360 26 mm (21.10 14.17 1.02 ) 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs.) polycarbonate RAL 9002 (grey-white) aluminium Operating temperature range 55 C to + 71 C Storage temperature range 55 C to + 71 C 1308.17.0060 2 N female Item no. 84019342 9091.99.0183 downtilt bracket Item no. 84007205 01.02.1022 mounting instruction HUBER+SUHNER 13
SPA 860/63/9/0/RCP 865 870 MHz VSWR < 1.5 circular, right 8.5 dbi 3 db beamwidth 63 3 db beamwidth 65 18 db Sidelobe suppression 16 db 2 db Max. power 6 W (CW) at 25 C 305 305 25 mm (12.01 12.01 0.98 ) 1.2 kg (2.65 lbs.) polycarbonate RAL 9002 (grey-white) aluminium Operating temperature range 55 C to + 71 C Storage temperature range 55 C to + 71 C 1308.17.0058 N female Item no. 84017449 9091.99.0183 downtilt bracket Item no. 84007205 01.02.1022 mounting instruction 14 HUBER+SUHNER
SPA 860/70/8/0/V 865 870 MHz VSWR < 1.3 linear, 8 dbi 3 db beamwidth 70 3 db beamwidth 65 20 db Sidelobe suppression 20 db Max. power 6 W (CW) at 25 C 190 190 30 mm (7.48 7.48 1.18 ) 0.7 kg (1.54 lbs.) polypropylene RAL 9002 (grey-white) Temperature range 55 C to + 71 C per IEC 68 Document 1308.17.0064 N female Item no. 84029228 HUBER+SUHNER 15
SPA 860/70/7/0/RCP 865 870 MHz VSWR < 1.3 circular, right 7 dbi 3 db beamwidth 72 3 db beamwidth 73 17 db 1.3 db Max. power 6 W (CW) at 25 C 190 190 30 mm (7.48 7.48 1.18 ) 0.8 kg (1.76 lbs.) polypropylene RAL 9002 (grey-white) aluminium Operating temperature range 55 C to + 71 C Storage temperature range 55 C to + 71 C 1308.17.0068 N female Item no. 84039143 9091.99.0201 downtilt bracket Item no. 84018626 01.02.1022 mounting instruction 16 HUBER+SUHNER
SPA 915/63/11/0/RCP 902 928 MHz VSWR < 1.5 cirular, right 11 dbi 3 db beamwidth 63 3 db beamwidth 30 20 db Sidelobe suppression 12 db 3 db Max. power 6 W (CW) at 25 C 630 320 40 mm (24.80 12.98 1.57 ) 2.8 kg (6.17 lbs.) polycarbonate RAL 9002 (grey-white) aluminium Operating temperature range 55 C bis + 71 C Storage temperature range 55 C bis + 71 C Document 1309.56.0001 TNC reverse Item no. 84039146 9091.99.0184 downtilt bracket Item no. 84007206 01.02.1023 mounting instruction HUBER+SUHNER 17
SPA 915/60/10/0/RCP 902 928 MHz VSWR < 1.5 circular, right 10 dbi 3 db beamwidth 60 3 db beamwidth 45 20 db Sidelobe suppression 12 db 2.5 db Max. power 6 W (CW) at 25 C 371 371 40 mm (14.61 14.61 1.57 ) 2.0 kg (4.41 lbs.) polypcarbonate RAL 9002 (grey-white) aluminium Operating temperature range 55 C to + 71 C Storage temperature range 55 C to + 71 C 1309.17.0078 N female Item no. 84016402 9091.99.0183 downtilt bracket Item no. 84007205 01.02.1022 mounting instruction 18 HUBER+SUHNER
SPA 915/63/8/0/RCP 902 928 MHz VSWR < 1.5 circular, right 8 dbi 3 db beamwidth 63 3 db beamwidth 63 18 db Sidelobe suppression 16 db 4 db Max. power 6 W (CW) at 25 C 240 220 32 mm (9.45 8.66 1.26 ) 0.9 kg (1.98 lbs.) plastic RAL 9002 (grey-white) aluminium Operating temperature range 55 C to + 71 C Storage temperature range 55 C to + 71 C (wall mounting material included) 1309.17.0081 N female Item no. 84016785 01.02.1022 mounting instruction HUBER+SUHNER 19
SPA 915/63/9/0/RCP 902 928 MHz VSWR < 1.5 circular, right 8.5 dbi 3 db beamwidth 63 3 db beamwidth 63 18 db Sidelobe suppression 16 db 4 db Max. power 6 W (CW) at 25 C 305 305 25 mm (12.01 12.01 0.98 ) 1.2 kg (2.65 lbs.) polycarbonate RAL 9002 (grey-white) aluminium Operating temperature range 55 C to + 71 C Storage temperature range 55 C to + 71 C 1309.17.0077 N female Item no. 84016401 9091.99.0183 downtilt bracket Item no. 84007205 01.02.1022 mounting instruction 20 HUBER+SUHNER
SPA 915/65/8/0/DCP 902 928 MHz VSWR < 1.5 2 circular, right Port-to-port isolation 40 db 8 dbi 3 db beamwidth 65 3 db beamwidth 65 40 db Sidelobe suppression 12 db 3 db Max. power 6 W (CW) at 25 C 536 360 26 mm (21.10 14.17 1.02 ) 2.0 kg (4.41 lbs.) polycarbonate RAL 9002 (grey-white) aluminium Operating temperature range 55 C to + 71 C Storage temperature range 55 C to + 71 C 1309.17.0080 2 N female Item no. 84016400 9091.99.0183 downtilt bracket Item no. 84007205 01.02.1022 mounting instruction HUBER+SUHNER 21
SPA 915/70/8/0/V 902 928 MHz VSWR < 1.7 linear 8 dbi 3 db beamwidth 70 3 db beamwidth 70 11 db Sidelobe suppression 20 db Max. power 6 W (CW) at 25 C 190 190 30 mm (7.48 7.48 1.18 ) 0.7 kg (1.54 lbs.) polypropylene RAL 9002 (grey-white) aluminium Operating temperature range 55 C to + 71 C Storage temperature range 55 C to + 71 C 1309.17.0085 N female Item no. 84029200 9091.99.0201 downtilt bracket Item no. 84018626 01.02.1022 mounting instruction 22 HUBER+SUHNER
SPA 2400/20/18/0/LCP 2300 2500 MHz VSWR < 1.5 circular, left 18 dbi 3 db beamwidth 20 3 db beamwidth 20 30 db 1.5 db Max. power 50 W (CW) at 25 C 450 385 20 mm (17.72 15.16 0.79 ) 1.5 kg (3.31 lbs.) ASA RAL 7035 (light-grey) aluminium anodized Operating temperature range 40 C to + 80 C Storage temperature range 40 C to + 80 C Windload 250 N at 160 km/h (100 mph) 1324.19.0013 SMA female Item no. 22652435 Wall and mast mounting material (2 metal bands) included, mast diameter 54 100 mm (2.13" 3.94") 9091.99.0076 downtilt bracket Item no. 22652443 9091.99.0081 sidetilt bracket Item no. 22652639 01.02.1516 mounting instruction HUBER+SUHNER 23
SPA 2400/20/18/0/RCP 2300 2500 MHz VSWR < 1.5 circular, right 18 dbi 3 db beamwidth 20 3 db beamwidth 20 30 db 1.5 db Max. power 50 W (CW) at 25 C 450 385 20 mm (17.72 15.16 0.79 ) 1.5 kg (3.31 lbs.) ASA Randome colour RAL 7035 (light-grey) aluminium anodized Operating temperature range 40 C to + 80 C Storage temperature range 40 C to + 80 C Windload 250 N at 160 km/h (100 mph) 1324.19.0012 SMA female Item no. 22652411 Wall and mast mounting material (2 metal bands) included, mast diameter 54 100 mm (2.13" 3.94") 9091.99.0076 downtilt bracket Item no. 22652443 9091.99.0081 sidetilt bracket Item no. 22652639 01.02.1516 mounting instruction 24 HUBER+SUHNER
SPA 2400/35/15/0/LCP 2300 2500 MHz VSWR < 1.5 circular, left 14.5 dbi 3 db beamwidth 35 3 db beamwidth 35 25 db 1.5 db Max. power 50 W (CW) at 25 C 270 215 20 mm (10.63 8.46 0.79 ) 0.5 kg (1.10 lbs.) ASA Randome colour RAL 7035 (light-grey) aluminium anodized Operating temperature range 40 C to + 80 C Storage temperature range 40 C to + 80 C Windload 85 N at 160 km/h (100 mph) 1324.19.0016 SMA female Item no. 22652620 Wall and mast mounting material (2 metal bands) included, mast diameter 54 100 mm (2.13" 3.94") 9091.99.0076 downtilt bracket Item no. 22652443 9091.99.0081 sidetilt bracket Item no. 22652639 01.02.1516 mounting instruction HUBER+SUHNER 25
SPA 2400/35/15/0/RCP 2300 2500 MHz VSWR < 1.5 circular, right 14.5 dbi 3 db beamwidth 35 3 db beamwidth 35 25 db 1.5 db Max. power 50 W (CW) at 25 C 270 215 20 mm (10.63 8.46 0.79 ) 0.5 kg (1.10 lbs.) ASA RAL 7035 (light-grey) aluminium anodized Operating temperature range 40 C to + 80 C Storage temperature range 40 C to + 80 C Wind load 85 N at 160 km/h (100 mph) 1324.19.0015 SMA female Item no. 22652621 Wall and mast mounting material (2 metal bands) included, mast diameter 54 100 mm (2.13" 3.94") 9091.99.0076 downtilt bracket Item no. 22652443 9091.99.0081 sidetilt bracket Item no. 22652639 01.02.1516 mounting instruction 26 HUBER+SUHNER
SPA 2400/70/9/0/LCP 2300 2500 MHz VSWR < 1.5 circular, left 8.5 dbi 3 db beamwidth 70 3 db beamwidth 65 20 db 3 db Max. power 75 W (CW) at 25 C 101 95 32 mm (3.98 3.74 1.26 ) 0.11 kg (0.24 lbs.) ASA RAL 7035 (light-grey) Mounting socket material ASA Mounting socket colour RAL 7042 (dark-grey) aluminium Operating temperature range 40 C to + 80 C Storage temperature range 40 C to + 80 C Windload 15 N at 160 km/h (100 mph) (wall mounting material included) 1324.19.0007 SMA female Item no. 22650456 9091.99.0029 mast mounting accessory Item no. 22649576 9091.99.0080 mast mounting and sidetilt accessory Item no. 22652651 01.02.1509 mounting instruction HUBER+SUHNER 27
SPA 2400/70/9/0/RCP 2300 2500 MHz VSWR < 1.5 circular, right 8.5 dbi 3 db beamwidth 70 3 db beamwidth 65 20 db 3 db Max. power 75 W (CW) at 25 C 101 95 32 mm (3.98 3.74 1.26 ) 0.11 kg (0.24 lbs.) ASA RAL 7035 (light-grey) Mounting socket material ASA Mounting socket colour RAL 7042 (dark-grey) aluminium Operating temperature range 40 C to + 80 C Storage temperature range 40 C to + 80 C Wind load 15 N at 160 km/h (100 mph) s (wall mounting material included) 1324.19.0008 SMA female Item no. 22650442 1324.26.0002 TNC female Item no. 22651188 9091.99.0029 mast mounting accessory Item no. 22649576 9091.99.0080 mast mounting and sidetilt accessory Item no. 22652651 01.02.1509 mounting instruction 28 HUBER+SUHNER
MOUNTING BRACKET Downtilt bracket s 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 bracket: 9091.99.0183 = 100 mm bracket: 9091.99.0201 = 66 mm Design Azimuth resolution step Tilt resolution step Payload 2 on wall 2 on pole and wall 0.86 kg (1.9 lbs.) max. 20 kg Material Brackets Fasteners AL.AL.LM2-T6 with chemical coating stainless steel 01.02.0777 security instruction 01.02.1022 mounting instruction mounting kit for wall mounting kit for pole For further technical details please refer to our data sheet. HUBER+SUHNER 29
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 development and manufacturing of high quality products. Assemblies Connectors RADIO FREQUENCY Antennas Lightning Protection Cables COMMUNICATION TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY Communication Networks/Communication Equipment Railway/Automotive Instrumentation/Space+Defence/Industrial Wiring Cables Assemblies FIBEROPTIC Connectors Masterline Systems LOW FREQUENCY Systems Wires+Cables Connectors Harnesses HUBER+SUHNER is certified according to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. WAIVER It is exclusively in written agreements that we provide our customers with warrants and representations 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 AG RF Technology CH-9100 Herisau Phone +41 (0)71 353 41 11 Fax +41 (0)71 353 45 90 www.hubersuhner.com 84035963/08.2007