FEIG ID ANT.MUX.5 / ID ANT.MUX.M5 HF 5 Channel Multiplexer
The FEIG ID ANT.MUX.5 and ID ANT.MUX.M5 are HF 5-channel RFID multiplexers that expand a single reader output to up to 5 antenna connections at 13.56 MHz. Designed for installations where one reader must service multiple read zones, both models communicate with the reader directly over the antenna cable — no additional wiring required. When paired with the FEIG ID LR(M)5400 Long Range Reader, the system scales to support up to 20 antennas total. The ID ANT.MUX.5 ships in an IP65-rated industrial housing; the ID ANT.MUX.M5 is available as a bare module for embedded integration.
Specification
Physical Characteristics
- Dimensions (ID ANT.MUX.5): 125 mm W x 120 mm H x 85 mm D
- Dimensions (ID ANT.MUX.M5): 115 mm W x 75 mm H x 15 mm D
- Weight (ID ANT.MUX.5): 400 g
- Weight (ID ANT.MUX.M5): 60 g
- Housing (ID ANT.MUX.5): Polycarbonate with screwed plexiglas lid
- Housing (ID ANT.MUX.M5): No housing (module only)
- Protection Class (ID ANT.MUX.5): IP65
- Protection Class (ID ANT.MUX.M5): Not applicable
- Grommet (ID ANT.MUX.5): 7x screwed cable gland M16 x 1.5
- Grommet (ID ANT.MUX.M5): Not applicable
RF Characteristics
- Operating Frequency: 13.56 MHz
- RF Connections: 1x input SMA jack (50 Ohm); 5x output SMA jack (50 Ohm)
- RF Switch: Electronic switch; switching speed less than 1 ms
- Attenuation per Channel: max. 0.5 dB
- Max. Permissible Switching Power: 8 W
- Triggering: Via RF input of the reader
Power Requirements
- Supply Voltage: 12–24 V DC
- Power Consumption: max. 4.0 W
Connectivity
- Signal Indicators: 1x LED per channel; 4x LED (RUN / HF / Communication / Error)
Environmental Ratings
- Operating Temperature: -25°C to +65°C
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to +80°C
Regulatory Compliance
- 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
Ordering Information
- ID ANT.MUX.5 (6215.000.00): HF Multiplexer, 5 channels, industrial housing
- ID ANT.MUX.M5 (6216.000.00): HF Multiplexer module, 5 channels, no housing
- ID ANT.MUX.M5.GMK (6696.000.00): 5-channel Antenna Multiplexer with Gates Mounting Kit included
Benefits
A single RFID reader output expands to 5 independently addressed antenna ports. Paired with the ID LR(M)5400, the system reaches up to 20 antennas — covering large facilities without additional readers or infrastructure.
The reader communicates with the multiplexer entirely through the existing antenna cable. No additional data cables or control connections are needed, reducing installation time and points of failure on the line.
Electronic switching at under 1 ms cycles through all connected antennas without mechanical parts. There is nothing to wear out, and each antenna switch is individually confirmed by a dedicated status LED.
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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
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- Weight: 170 g
- Housing: Plastic ABS
- Color: Black, transparent
- Protection class: IP30
- Operating frequency: 860 MHz to 960 MHz
- Supply voltage: 12 V DC to 24 V DC ±10%
- Power consumption: Max. 200 mA
- Insertion loss: Max. 2.2 dB
- Isolation: Min. 28 dB
- Input power: Max. 4 W
- RF-Connector: 1x Reader input (SMA-Female), 8x Antenna output (SMA-Female)
- DC-Coupling: -7 V / 150 mA, -12 V DC to 24 V DC / 150 mA
- Indicator, optical: 4 LEDs (Diagnostic, operating state), 8 LEDs (Indication of active antenna output)
- Temperature range: Operation: -25 degree C up to +55 degree C, Storage: -25 degree C up to +85 degree C
- Standard conformity: EMC (EN 301 489-3), Safety & Health (EN 62368-1, EN 50364)