Zebra RFID antennas · Premium
AN520
IP68-rated ultra-rugged, low-profile RFID antenna for indoor and outdoor spaces that need a small, high-performance antenna.
It suits applications that need a very short read range without interference risk. The housing is understated enough to blend into any business and rugged enough for outdoor industrial environments. Flush mounting fits any location.
- Type
- Ultra-rugged, low-profile, compact UHF RFID antenna; indoor and outdoor
- Frequency
- EU 865–868 MHz; US 902–928 MHz
- Gain
- 5.5 dBiC typical
- Polarization
- Right-hand circular (RHCP)
- Beamwidth
- 3 dB, 115° in both planes; front-to-back ratio -10 dB; axial ratio 2 dB typical
- Antenna / ports
- SMA female connector, side
- Power
- Max. 3 W; VSWR 1.4 typical
- Protection
- IP68; vibration IEC60068-2-64; UV-resistant ABS housing
- Operating temperature
- -40 °C to +65 °C
- Dimensions and weight
- 150 x 150 x 14 mm; 0.25 kg
- Mounting
- Flush mount
Pricing
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Use cases
- Point of sale
- Under-counter and in-shelf reading
- Inside server cabinets and medical cabinets
- Baggage tracking and access control
- Production lines
- Loading dock doors
Not the right fit for
- Long-range, wide-area reading: designed for a very short read range.
- Input power above 3 W: maximum power is 3 W.
- Direct connection to N-type cabling: the connector is SMA female.
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