Times-7 – A5531C Circularly Polarized Antenna
The A5531C Circularly Polarized Antenna is a high-performance ground antenna designed for applications involving moving products, assets, and people. Part of Times-7’s unique range of ground antennas, this ultra-low profile RFID antenna excels in scenarios where traditional side antennas fall short. With a thickness of just 10mm (0.4 inches), the A5531C is exceptionally robust and designed to lie flat on the ground. Spanning2m (4ft) in length, it can handle payloads exceeding 200kg (440lbs), making it ideal for various applications such as conference attendee tracking, race timing, and industrial asset management. The antenna’s circular polarization ensures optimal read performance regardless of tag orientation. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, the A5531C can be easily concealed under mats or other coverings, providing a discreet yet powerful RFID solution. Its versatility, durability, and high performance make it an excellent choice for businesses looking to enhance their RFID capabilities in challenging environments where traditional antennas may not be suitable.
Specification
- Dimensions: 1200 x 195 x 10mm (47.24 x 7.67 x 0.39 inches)
- Weight: 2.7 kg (5.9 lbs)
- Frequency Range: 864-868 MHz (ETSI) / 902-928 MHz (FCC)
- Polarization: Right Hand Circularly Polarized (RHCP)
- Far-field Gain: 9.5 dBiC typical
- Far-field 3dB Beamwidth: 13 in XZ, 85 in YZ
- VSWR: 2.0 typical
- Front-to-Back Ratio: -18dB
- Maximum Input Power: 3W
- Environmental Rating: IP53
- Operating Temperature: 0 to +50degree C (32 to +122F)
- Connector Type: SMA female side fly lead
- Payload Capacity: Over 200kg (440lbs)
Benefits
The A5531C’s 10mm thickness allows for discreet installation under mats or flooring, making it ideal for applications where aesthetics or space constraints are crucial. It’s low profile doesn’t compromise performance.
With its circular polarization and wide beamwidth, the antenna ensures excellent read rates for tags in various orientations. This versatility makes it suitable for tracking people, assets, and products in diverse environments.
Engineered to withstand payloads over 200kg, the A5531C is perfect for high-traffic areas. Its robust construction ensures longevity and reliable performance even in challenging industrial or event settings.
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- Dimensions (w x h x d): 144 mm x 84 mm x 18 mm
- Weight: approx. 260 g
- Housing: Plastic (ASA) / Acrylic glass
- Color: white / black
- Protection class: IP42
- RFID Interface: ISO 14443-A/-B (106 – 848 kBit/s)
- Operating frequency: 13.56 MHz
- Transmitting power: 100 mW
- MTBF: 500,000 h
- Supply voltage: 5 V DC ± 10 % ripple
- Current consumption: max. 140 mA
- Antenna: integrated
- Interface: RS232 (4,800 up to 230,400 Baud)
- Indicators, optical: 2 LED (green / blue)
- Contact interface: ISO 7816
- Operation modes: Polling-Mode, Scan-Mode
- Supported transponders: mifare classic, mifare UltraLight, mifare DESFire, mifare PLUS, mifare UltraLight C, my-d move, JewelTM, FeliCa, NTAG, mifare/NTAG Ev2 Crypto, NFC Devices in Card Emulation Mode (Tag Type 1 … 4)
- Software Development Kits: Windows (C++, .NET, Java), LINUX (C++, Java), Raspberry Pi
- USB driver, PC/SC driver: Windows Server 2012 and 2016, Windows 7, 8 and 10; 32 / 64 Bit
- Temperature range:
- Operation:-20 degree C up to +60 degree C
2. Storage:-40degree C up to +85 degree C - Relative air humidity: max. 95% (non-condensing)
- Standard conformity:
- Radio license: Europe – EN 300 330
2. EMC: EN 301 489
3. Safety & Health: EN 60950, EN 50364
4. Environment: RoHS-2002/95/EC, WEEE-2002/96/EC - Order descriptions: ID CPR40.30-A – Desktop Reader RS232
- Scope of delivery: ID CPR40.30-A, 2.5 m cable (permanently mounted) for power supply (5.5 mm coaxial connector) and interface (9-pin D-Sub connector), Installation manual
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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 (ID ANT.U290/290): 288 mm x 288 mm x 65 mm
- Dimensions (ID ANT.U580/290): 576 mm x 288 mm x 80 mm
- Housing: PC / Aluminium
- Color: Anthracite, translucent
- Weight (ID ANT.U290/290): 1,550 g
- Weight (ID ANT.U580/290): 3,850 g
- Protection class: IP67
- Gain (ID ANT.U290/290): Approx. 9 dBic
- Gain (ID ANT.U580/290): Approx. 11 dBic
- 3 dB beam width (ID ANT.U290/290): 65 x 65
- 3 dB beam width (ID ANT.U580/290): 30 x 65
- Polarization: Circular
- Antenna connection: TNC socket (50 ohm)
- Temperature range (ID ANT.U290/290): -25 degree C up to +55 degree C
- Temperature range (ID ANT.U580/290): Not specified
- Storage temperature range (ID ANT.U290/290): -25 degree C up to +80 degree C
- Tolerances: ±0.5 mm
The ID ANT40/30 and ID ANT100/100 are HF antennas designed for RFID proximity readers. They have an impedance of 50 ohm and operate at a frequency of 13.56 MHz. The antennas have a maximum transmitting power of 1 W and a data transfer rate of up to 424 kbits/s. The ID ANT100/100 has a reading distance of up to 14 cm. These antennas are suitable for applications such as eTicketing, eMobility, and Closed Loop Payment.
- Dimensions: ID ANT40/30 – 40 mm x 30 mm, ID ANT100/100 – 100 mm x 100 mm
- Interface: 2-pin connector or U.FL connector option
- Operating frequency: 13.56 MHz
- Impedance: 50 ohm
- Max. transmitting power: 1 W
- Max. reading distance: ID ANT40/30 – up to 7 cm, ID ANT100/100 – up to 14 cm
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- Power supply: Unneeded
- Temperature range: Operation -25 degree C up to +70 degree C, Storage -40degree C up to +85 degree C
- Relative air humidity: 0% up to 95% (non-condensing)
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- Dimensions (w x h x d): 182 x 110 x 90 mm
- Weight: approximately 550 g
- Housing: Plastic ASA, with screwed plexiglas lid
- Protection class: IP65
- Operating frequency: 13.56 MHz
- Grommet: 12 x screwed cable gland M16 x 5
- 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: 2x input (SMA jack), 8x output (SMA jack)
- RF switch: electronic switch with switching speed less than 1 ms
- Triggering: Reader via RF input 1, external pulse generator via digital input
- Digital inputs: 1x optocoupler (max. 24 V DC / 20 mA)
- Signal indicators: 1 x LED per channel, 3 x LED (Run / HF / Communication)
- Temperature range: Operation: -25 degree C up to +65 degree C, Storage: -40 degree C up to +80 degree C
- 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)
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
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- RF switches: electronic switches (non-wearing) with switching speed < 1 ms
- Triggering reader: communication via RF input 1
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- 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)