RFID Sports Timing Mat Antenna
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RFDesign has developed a leading ground mat RFID Antenna System for sports timing applications.
With long read range, heavy duty strength and stylish design, the RFID-MAT series of antennas from RFDesign are designed to perform in the most demanding applications.
Features:
- Excellent read performance.
- Ultra low profile, 13.5mm (0.53”).
- Gentle ramp shape to minimise shock to cyclists/athletes.
- 7 integrated cable channels for tidy RF cable management.
Customisable skins (logo area):
- Only mat antenna antenna to have user replaceable, full colour logos.
- Customised logos available for specific events of customers.
- Attractive standard logos available.
- Slip-resistant logo texture, varying degrees available.
Robust design:
- Moulded EPDM Rubber, durable, wear resistant, easy to clean.
- Waterproof, Dustproof housing.
- Mat interlock and inserts mechanically screwed, mats will stay together during use.
- Quality stainless hardware for corrosion resistance.
Easy maintenance:
- Replaceable cables for both long coax and mat connector cables
- Replaceable joiner hardware and screws
Electrical Specifications:
| Parameter | Typical Value | Units | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandwidth | 864 – 869 | MHz | ETSI Model |
| 902 – 928 | MHz | FCC Model | |
| Gain | 9 | dBi | |
| HPBW (x-z) | 74 | deg | Compliant with ETSI EN 302 208 v1.3.1 |
| HPBW (y-z) | 14 | deg | Compliant with ETSI EN 302 208 v1.3.1 |
| Polarisation | Linear | V = Parallel to Y axis (short edge of mat) | |
| H = Parallel to X axis (long edge of mat) | |||
| Beam Tilt | 0 | deg | Normal to antenna plane |
| Field uniformity | < 7 | dB | Variation in field strength across the plane of antenna between 0.1m and 1.0m |
| Return Loss | < -8 | dB | |
| Impedance | 50 | Ohms | |
| Power Handling | 36 | dBm | Levels in applications depend on regulatory limits for the country of intended use. |
| ESD | 16 | kV |
Physical / Environmental Specifications:
| Dimensions (LxWxD) | 1200mm x 660mm x 13.5mm – 47.2 in x 26 in x 0.53 in |
| Weight | 11.8kg – 26lb |
| Base material | Moulded EPDM, UV stabilised |
| Radome | UV stabilised, shock proof polycarbonate |
| Environmental rating | IP66 |
| Operating Temperature | -20 to +70 deg C |
| Internal Connector | SMB |
| Mounting hardware | M5x8, Stainless steel metric screws used in joiner assemblies |
| Corrosion resistance | All externally accessible metalwork is corrosion resistant stainless steel or Brass. |
| Materials | ROHS compliant |
Please Note:
- This mat includes the default RFDesign sticker as shown in the product image.
- This includes one SMB-SMB interconnect cable, ready to plug in a long RF cable to a reader.
- The RFID mat requires an SMB RF cable, these are listed in the online store.
- If mats are required to be joined together, joiner hardware is also available.
- Specifications are subject to change without notice, the latest datasheets are available online at rfdesign.com.au
- These items are generally built to order, typical lead times are 2 weeks, please contact us for a more accurate lead time, based on quantity.
- If you require a more accurate shipping quote, please select “Pickup in Store” as the shipping option and send an email with your shipping requirements.
- For volume orders, please contact us for wholesale pricing.