SIMATIC RF1000
Operating Instructions, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C432-06
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2.1 Description of the readers
Companies have been using RFID-based identification card systems for years to control
access to buildings. With the increasing need for security and growing requirements for
documentation, solutions are demanded with which access to machines and plants can be
controlled on a user-specific basis. The SIMATIC RF1040R, RF1060R and RF1070R
readers provide the option of using employee identification cards also when operating
machines. This allows finely graded access concepts to be implemented or user-specific
instructions zo be stored - all with one card.
Figure 2-1 Product photo of the SIMATIC RF1040R, SIMATIC RF1060R and SIMATIC RF1070R
readers
Reader-specific differences (interfaces)
The SIMATIC RF1000 readers are designed for connection to a Windows computer. The
connection is via a USB interface of the computer. The SIMATIC RF1040R and RF1070R
readers can also be connected to a Linux-based system over the RS232 interface.