FEIG – ID CPR.ANT.MUX-M4
The 4 Channel Antenna Multiplexer (ID CPR.ANT.MUX-M4) is a device that allows the connection of up to 4 external antennas to the reader module ID CPR74. With this multiplexer, it is possible to create up to 5 reading areas by utilizing the internal antenna of the ID CPR74. The control of each active antenna can be easily configured through the CPR74 or via two digital inputs with external control electronics. The multiplexer features non-wearing electronic switching of the outputs and has a high switching speed of less than 1 ms.
Specification
- Weight: 12 g
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): 500,000 hours
- Power supply: +5 V DC ± 5%
- Current consumption: Less than 40 mA
- Digital inputs: Low level: 0 -0 V, High level: 3.8 V – VCC, Pull-Down: 10 kohm
- LED: 4 yellow LEDs for indicating active antennas
- Operating frequency: 13.56 MHz
- RF power: Maximum 500 mW
- Reader connection: U.FL connector
- Antenna connection: 4 x U.FL connectors for external antennas
- Temperature range: Operation: -25 degree C up to +70 degree C, Storage: -40degree C up to +85 degree C
- Relative air humidity: Maximum 95% (non-condensing)
- Standard conformity: EMC: EN 301 489, Safety & Health: EN 62368-1, EN 50364, Environment: WEEE-2002/96/EC, RoHS-2011/65/EC
Benefits
The multiplexer can be easily controlled through the CPR74 reader module or via two digital inputs with external control electronics, allowing for convenient management of the active antennas.
With a switching speed of less than 1 ms, the multiplexer ensures quick and efficient switching between antennas, enabling seamless communication between the reader and the desired antenna.
By connecting up to 4 external antennas to the ID CPR74 reader module, the multiplexer allows for the creation of up to 5 reading areas, providing flexibility and versatility in RFID applications.
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- Weight: approx. 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs)
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- Color: Transparent or black pad, similar RAL 9003 (white) upper part
- Protection class: IP30
- Operating frequency: 13.56 MHz
- Max. transmitting power:5 W
- Antenna connection: RG58 coaxial cable with SMA connector (50 ohm); approx. 2.3m long
- Indicator, optical: 1 LED (blue; switchable via DC voltage at the antenna output of the reader)
- Temperature range: Operation: -25 degree C up to +55 degree C (-13 F up to 131 F), Storage: -25 degree C up to +70 degree C (-13 F up to 158 F)
- Relative air humidity: 5% up to 95% (non-condensing)
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- Dimensions: 82 mm x 82 mm x 9.5 mm
- Weight: approximately 50 g
- Housing: ABS material
- Color: anthracite
- Max. input power: 1 W
- Antenna connector: SMA (female)
- Anti-static Protection/Antenna Detection: 60 Ohm DC Resistance (typical)
- Operating frequencies: 864 MHz up to 928 MHz
- Temperature range:
- Operation: 0degree C up to +50degree C
- Storage:-30degree C up to +60degree C
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- Dimensions: 75 mm x 50 mm x 3 mm
- Connection: U.FL connector
- Operating frequencies: 865-868 MHz (EU), 902-928 MHz (FCC)
- Impedance: 50 ohm
- Maximum input power: 300 mW
- Read range:
- Far Field Tags: up to 20 cm
- Near Field Tags: up to 4 cm
- Gain: -20 dBi (linear)
- SWR:
- EU: <5:1
- FCC: < 2.0:1
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- Dimensions: 240 mm x 180 mm x 13 mm (9.45 in x 7.09 in x 0.51 in)
- Weight: 0.36 kg (0.8 lbs)
- Housing: Upper part Plastic ABS, lower part Plastic plate
- Color: Black (Pad), White (Upper part, RAL 9003)
- Protection Class: IP30
- Operating Frequency: 13.56 MHz
- Max. Transmitting Power:5 W
- Antenna Connection: RG174 coaxial cable with SMA connector (50 ohm), 2.2 m long
- Indicator: 1 Blue LED for operational status (switchable via DC voltage)
- Operating Temperature: -25degree C to +55degree C (-13F to 131F)
- Storage Temperature: -25degree C to +70degree C (-13F to 158F)
- Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
- Standard Compliance: EMC EN 301 489, Safety & Health EN 62368-1, EN 50364
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- Dimensions (w x h x d):
- ID MAT-B: 90 mm x 45 mm x 17 mm
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- Operating frequency: 13.56 MHz
- Antenna conductor: Double-sided solder surface with hole for screw attachment (M3)
- Transmitting power: maximum 8 W
- Reader connection: SMA HF socket RG58
- Impedance: 50 ohm
- Tuning range inductivity: 0.6 – 2.3 microH
- Quality: 10 – 50
- Temperature range:
- Operation: -25 degree C up to +55 degree C
- Storage: -25 degree C up to +60 degree C
- Standard conformity:
- Vibration: EN 60068-2-6, 10 Hz to 150 Hz: 0.075 mm / 1 g
2. Shock: EN 60068-2-27, Acceleration: 30 g
The ID ANT.MUX.M4 is a 4 channel Multiplexer Module designed for switching between RFID antennas operating at a frequency of 13.56 MHz. It allows multiple single antennas and gate solutions to be operated with just one reader. The Multiplexer is controlled via the antenna cable connected to the reader, making installation easy and hassle-free. With non-wearing electronic switches and high switching speed, this Multiplexer ensures efficient and reliable communication between the reader and antennas.
- Dimensions: 137 mm x 77 mm x 15 mm
- Weight: approximately 80 g
- Operating frequency: 13.56 MHz
- Supply voltage: 12 – 24 V DC
- Power consumption: maximum 4.0 W
- Attenuation per channel: maximum 0.5 dB
- Max. perm. switching power: 8 W
- RF connections: 1x input (SMA jack), 4x output (SMA jack)
- RF switches: electronic switches (non-wearing) with switching speed < 1 ms
- Triggering reader: communication via RF input 1
- Signal indicator: 1 x LED per channel, 3 x LED (Run / HF / Communication)
- Temperature range: Operation: -25 degree C to +65 degree C (-13 F to +149 F), Storage: -40 degree C to +80 degree C (-40 F to +176 F)
- Standard conformity: EMC (EN 61000-6-3, EN 61000-6-2), Vibration (EN 60068-2-6, 10 Hz to 150 Hz: 0.075 mm / 1 g), Shock (EN 60068-2-27, Acceleration: 30 g)