A5010
SlimLine™ CP RAIN (UHF) RFID ANTENNAABOUT TIMES-7
We are a high-tech company
specializing in the design andmanufacture of RAIN (UHF) RFIDantennas. Founded in 2006, Times-7
has developed the largest portfolio offixed RAIN RFID reader antennas.
Based in Lower Hutt, New Zealand weexport all over the world through anauthorized network.

Up to 8m / 29 ft. read range

Times-7 antennas are famous for their
quality and performance.

Just 14mm / 0.55 in. thickHigh performance & rugged design

In addition to our world-class products
and in-depth expertise, our customers
appreciate Times-7’s customer service
and technical support.
We are responsive in supporting alarge global customer base andensuring the success of our customer's
implementations.

IP67 rating for permanent outdoor
use
and industrial applications

The SlimLine™ A5010

Times-7 Research Ltd
10 Te Puni StreetLower Hutt 5012
New Zealand

The Times-7 industry leading ultra-low profile design is in a compact 250 mm/ approx.10 in. square footprint. IP67 rated for permanent outdoor use andbuilt to Times-7’s high standard for quality and robustness, the circularly
polarized A5010 creates a new benchmark for multi-purpose UHF RFID
antennas.

NEW ZEALAND
P: +64 4 974 6566
USA/CANADA
P: +1 408 769 5025
E: sales@times-7.com
www.times-7.com

Order Information•

Patent Info: times-7.com/patents(please quote both product code & part no.)*Antenna Product Code

BandPart No.

A5010 (Flush Mounted)

FCC 902-928 MHz

60001

A5010 (Flush Mounted)

ETSI 865-868 MHz

60002

A5010 (Stud Mounting)

FCC 902-928 MHz

60003

A5010 (Stud Mounting)ETSI 865-868 MHz

60004

Cable Accessories

Cable TypePart No.

Cable 2 m, SMA to RPTNC

T7195 / 240

71436 / 71782

Cable 4 m, SMA to RPTNC

T7 195 / 240

71437 / 71784

Cable 6 m, SMA to RPTNC

T7 24071904

Cable 8 m, SMA to RPTNC

T7 195 / 240

71438 / 71788*ROHS & CE compliant.

1A5010SlimLine™ CP RAIN (UHF) RFID ANTENNASpecifications
Physical / Environmental Specifications
Dimensions

250 mm x 250 mm x 14 mm

Length (x) x Width (y) x Depth (z):9.85" x 9.85" x 0.55"
Flush: 280 mm x 255 mm x 20 mm

Boxed unit dimensions:(L x W x D)

11.02" x 10.03" x 0.78"
Stud: 310 mm x 280 mm x 40 mm
14.96" x 11.02" x 1.57"
Net: 0.575 kg / 1.26 lbs.
Gross Stud: 0.695Kg / 1.53 lbs.

Weight:Gross Flush: 0.728Kg / 1.60 lbs.

Radome Material:

UV-Resistant ABS

Environmental Rating:

IP67

Operating / Storage Temperature:-20° to +55°C / -30° to +65°C-4° to +131°F / -22° to +149°F

Mounting:

Flush or VESA mount (mounting info on page 4)

Connector type / position:

SMA female side connector

A5010 Flush screw

Screw #8x1" s/s phillips white pan head

Electrical Specifications:
Frequency Range:

865-868 MHz / 902-928 MHz

Polarization:

RHCP (Right Hand Circular Polarized)

Far-field Gain:

8.5 dBiC typicalFar-field 3 dB beamwidth: *68 in both planes

VSWR:

1.3 typical

Front to back ratio:-20 dB

Axial ratio:

1 dB typical

Nominal impedance:

50 ΩAnti-static protection:

Yes, DC grounded

Antenna detection

10 K Ω resistance

Maximum Input Power:

3W

Radiation Pattern:
A5010 XZ Plane

A5010 YZ Plane2A5010SlimLine™ CP RAIN (UHF) RFID ANTENNA

3D E-field radiation
ZX

Azimuth Planes

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Environmental Test
Test

Duration

Temperature

Notes

Thermal Shock (non op)

Standard

1 Hr.

-45 / 70° C

3 cyclesHumidity

72 Hours

85° C RH

Dust ResistanceIEC 60529

Solar Radiation

8 Hrs.

with vacuum

4 Days

340 nm
1 lb ball drop at 24'' X 6(top/bottom/sides)

Impact Resistance

Salt Fog

Mil-Std-810G

24 Hrs. in-24 Hrs out

2 cyclesVibration Vehicle

Mil-Std-810G

1 Hr. X 3 axes

10-500 Hx, 1.04 Grms,

Shock-Half Sine

Mil-Std-810G

10 G / 11 ms, 5 shocks x 6directions

Shock-Drop

Mil-Std-810G

26 drops @ 48"

HighTemp Storage

24 Hrs. each temp

60C, 65C, 70C, 80C, 85C,
90C & 95C

All reliability and performance measurement have been performed by certified, independent laboratories. Fullreports are available on request.

Mounting Options
The 5010 is designed to support either flush or VESA mount.
To accommodate both approaches, versions with either flushor studded backplates are supported.
With part numbers 60001 and 60002, flush mounting can beaccommodated by attaching via screws or bolts through thecorner holes in the housing or by using double sided industrial
tape on the backplate.
The studs on part numbers 60003 and 60004 are on 100 mm
spacing which will support standard VESA brackets available
from a wide range of suppliers.
A5010 Stud mounted on a VESA bracket available
from a wide range of suppliers.

Installation Instructions••

Ensure that only finger tightness is used for the SMA connector. Use of tools totighten the connector will apply excessive force and will damage the connector.
Avoid any load or bending force from the cable on the connector.

View the Times-7 Cable Accessory datasheet here4A5010
SlimLine™ CP RAIN (UHF) RFID ANTENNAApplications

GLOBAL SUPPORTIn addition to our world-class products•Medical & Pharmaceutical
The A5010 can operate at temperatures as
low as 0°. High-value pharmaceutical assets
can be tracked in fridges and freezers using
the A5010 antenna. The slim design
maximizes the usable space inside of arefrigerator. The antenna can handle
general purpose cleaning agents and iswater resistant. The white colored A5010
antenna is suitable for hospitals, medicallaboratories, research industries andpharma labs.

and in-depth expertise, Times-7 isknown for their quality of customer
service and technical support. We
place emphasis on our responsivenessin supporting a large global customer
base and ensuring the success of ourcustomer's implementations.

RetailThe A5010 can easily be deployed inspace constrained environments such asretail. With its superb aesthetics andcompact design, the A5010 antenna
blends well into the retail back drop.

Warehousing
The A5010 can be deployed in different
warehouse shelves and environments. With
its superb aesthetics and compact design,
the A5010 antenna blends well into thevariety of different techniques warehouses
for different industries.

Times-7 Research Ltd
10 Te Puni StreetLower Hutt 5012
New Zealand

NEW ZEALAND
P: +64 4 974 6566
USA/CANADA
P: +1 408 769 5025
E: sales@times-7.com
www.times-7.com

The technical data contained in this publication is not a guarantee for which Times-7 Research Ltd assumes legal accountability. It isindicative of typical performance, and if required should be relied on for specific applications only after due verification.
All technical data, specifications and other information contained herein are deemed to be the proprietary intellectual property of Times-7
Research Ltd. No reproduction, copy or use thereof may be made without the express written consent of Times-7 Research Ltd.
Times-7, and the stylized T-7 Antennas logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Times-7 Research Ltd. All other trademarks are
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