High-Gain Circular RFID Antenna, 9 dBi Gain, 430-437 MHz, Wide Beam Coverage – The Inventory Master

This robust circular RFID antenna offers a 9 dBi gain and wide beam coverage, making it ideal for agriculture and industrial automation, even in harsh environments.

SKU: 304022tek Category:

Overview

With a compact design and robust construction, this circular RFID antenna is resistant to typical environmental influences; the antenna is perfectly suited for applications in agriculture and industrial automation. It is also specially designed to be used in double sided arrangements with a single reader for applications that require large reading volumes. The antenna has a very wide beam width to maximize zone coverage.

Technical Specifications

Model number304022
Electrical
Frequency Range430 to 437 MHz
Gain9 dBi (min)
VSWR1.4:1 (max) 1.2:1 (typ.)
Azimuth 3 dB Beam width68° (typ.)
Elevation 3 dB Beam width70° (typ.)
PolarizationLHCP
Side lobes Level at ±90° and Front to Back-10.5 dB (max)
Axial Ratio at boresight432 to 434 MHz at 2 dB (max)
430 to 432 MHz at 4 dB (max)
434 to 437 MHz at 4 dB (max)
Input Impedance50 (ohm)
Input Power6 W (max)
Lightning ProtectionDC Grounded
Mechanical
Dimensions (L x W x D)371 x 371 x 40 mm
Weight2.0 kg (max)
ConnectorN – type
RadomePlastic
Base PlateAluminum with chemical conversion coating
Outline drawingSee below
Mounting kitMT-120018
Environmental
TestStandardDurationTemperatureNotes
TemperatureIEC 68-2-1/272 h-55 °C to 71 °C
Temp. CyclingIEC 68-2-141 h-45 °C to 70 °C3 Cycles
Thermal shock non-oper.-30 °C to 70 °CRamp 30 °C/min
HumidityETSI EN300-2-4 T4.1E144 h95%
Water tightnessIEC 529IP67
Dust resistance
Solar radiationASTM G531000 h
Ozone resistanceETSI 300
FlammabilityUL 4Class HB
Quasi random vibration20 g rms for 4 hours
Vehicle vibration1g rms, 10-500 Hz, in 3 axis6 hours total, 2 h in each axis. Accelerated wear – an additional 50 h in worst case axis
Operating
Mechanical shock10g, 11 msec,
Operatinghalf sine pulse

 

Azimuth Radiation Pattern Midband Freq. 0.437 GHz

Elevation Radiation Pattern Midband Freq. 0.437 GHz

Dimensions