A5060
SlimLine™ CP RAIN (UHF) RFID ANTENNAABOUT TIMES-7

High Gain,Times-7 is a high-tech company

up to 10m / 33 ft. read range

specialising in the design andmanufacture of RAIN (UHF) RFID

Multi-element array, ideal forantennas, based in Lower Hutt, Newreflective environmentsZealand. We export all over the world
either direct or through our distributor,
authorized reseller and integrated
solutions provider network. Our brandis well-established in the global RFID

The A5060 multi-purpose antennamarket, and we are known for highquality and reliability, as well as oursignificant RF expertise.

Founded in 2006, Times-7 hasdeveloped the largest portfolio of fixed

An exciting new addition to the SlimLine™ range of multi-purpose antennas,
the A5060 is a circular polarized high gain antenna with an ultra-low profile,offering a read range of up to 10 m / 33 ft.

RAIN RFID reader antennas. As well as
standard antennas for all applications,Times-7 also offers a custom antennadevelopment service, when theThe A5060 is designed with a multi-element array to avoid distortion formaximum readability in a highly reflective and densely populated tagenvironment. This makes the A5060 ideal for industrial portal applications.

requirements are not fully satisfied byour catalogue antennas.

Times-7 Research Ltd
29 Railway Avenue
Lower Hutt 5010
New Zealand

NEW ZEALAND
P: +64 4 974 6566
USA/CANADA
P: +1 408 769 5025

Its standard physical size (600 mm x 300 mm / 2’ x 1’) allows the A5060 to bereadily mounted behind ceiling tiles, in cabinets or to cover large bench tops.
The A5060 can be either flush mounted using the six integrated mountingholes or VESA mounted using the Times-7 Mounting Plate.

Ordering Information
Ordering Information (please quote product code, band / cable type & part no.)*Antenna Product Code

BandPart No.

A5060

ETSI 865-868 MHz71876

A5060

FCC 902-928 MHz71875

Mounting Accessories Product Code
E: sales@times-7.com
www.times-7.com

Part No.

Mounting Plate (A5060)

ETSI and FCC

72095

Cable Accessories Product code

Cable TypePart No.

Cable 2 m, SMA to RPTNC

T7195 / 240 / 400

71436 / 71782 / 72042

Cable 4 m, SMA to RPTNC

T7 240 / 40071784 / 72043

Cable 6 m, SMA to RPTNC

T7 240 / 40071904 / 72044

Cable 8 m, SMA to RPTNC*ROHS & CE compliant.

T7 240 / 40071788 / 72045

View the Times-7 Cable Accessory datasheet here
Patent Info: times-7.com/patents

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A5060SlimLine™ CP RAIN (UHF) RFID ANTENNASpecifications
Physical / Environmental Specifications
Dimensions unboxed:

600 mm x 300 mm x 9 mm

Length (x) x Width (y) x Depth (z)1.96" x 0.98" x 0.34"

Boxed unit dimensions:

650 mm x 360 mm x 30 mm(L x W x D)

2.13" x 1.18" x 1.18"

Weight:

Net: 1.48 kg / 3.3 lbs. Gross: 1.79 kg / 3.9 lbs

Radome Material:

Fire retardant ABS

Environmental Rating:

IP54

Operating / Storage Temperature:-20° to +55°C / -30° to +60°C-4° to +131°F / -22° to +140°F

Mounting:

Integrated flush mounting holes or VESA mount

Connector type / position:

SMA female side fly lead

Cable type/ length:

RG316 / 270 mm / 10.6"

Electrical Specifications
Frequency Range:

865-868 MHz (ETSI) / 902-928 MHz (FCC)

Polarisation:

RHCP (Right Hand Circular Polarized)

Far-field Gain:

10.5 dBiC typicalFar-field 3dB beamwidth: *25 in XZ-plane, 60 in YZ-plane

VSWR:

1.4 typical

Front to back ratio:-25 dB

Axial Ratio:

2 dB typical

Nominal Impedance:

50 ΩAnti-static protection:

Yes, DC grounded

Antenna Detection:

10 K Ω resistance

Maximum Input Power:

3W

Azimuth Planes

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Far-Field Radiation Pattern

XZ-plane

YZ-plane

Mounting Information
Flush mount
The A5060 antenna has 6 pre-drilled mounting holes on
the rear side, which can be drilled fully through without
damaging the antenna. For the exact position please referto the mechanical drawing on page 4. For furtherinstructions please click here.
Bracket mount
The Times-7 Mounting Plate for the A5060 is designed tosupport VESA brackets. Each mounting plate comes with ascrew kit. For exact dimensions, please refer to themechanical drawing on page 5. For instructions on how toattach the bracket to the antenna please click here.

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.

3Mechanical Drawing for the A5060

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Mechanical Drawing for the A5060 Mounting Plate5

A5060SlimLine™ CP RAIN (UHF) RFID ANTENNA

Applications
Industrial Portal
The IP54 rating and the 10.5 dBiC gain makes this antenna highly suitable for industrial applications. A
densely packed asset with numerous tags can be identified accurately with almost no effort. Astandalone portal can be realized with four A5060 antennas (see pictures) All possible tag orientations
will be captured due to the A5060’s circular polarization and A5060 antennas’ locations. The antennas
on the sides are offset such that the antennas do not face each other and induce maximum coverage
within the portal. Almost all assets can be tracked with greater accuracy using our A5060 antenna.

The vertical configuration is recommended forhigh density asset tracking (such as palatizedboxes, trolley of laundry goods, etc) where you
will need a larger RF zone to efficiently read all
the tagged items. The RF read window is
expanded in and out of the portal.

The horizontal configuration is recommended
to avoid the stray reads due to an expanded
read window. The read zone/area is restrictedwithin the width of the portal. Assets that are
not densely packed can be read efficiently
using this configuration.

Laundry Applications
With its high gain, the A5060 antenna has
the potential to read through densely
packed laundry items. The antennas caneither be configured as a standalone
industrial portal to track trolleys full oflaundry goods or can be used in a conveyorto track movement. The antenna’s confined
RF emission eliminates stray tag reads.
The antennas can also be used over thebench tops in packing/folding stations.

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SlimLine™ CP RAIN (UHF) RFID ANTENNAGLOBAL SUPPORTIn addition to our world-class products

Vehicle Tolling/Vehicle Access Control

and in-depth expertise, Times-7 isknown for their quality of customer

The A5060’ 10.5 dBiC gain is powerfulenough to read vehicular tags, e.g.
embedded in the windscreen or the numberplate, from greater distances. The 25°
narrow beam can be used to create
confined zones for each lane.

service and technical support. We
place emphasis on our responsivenessin supporting a large global customer
base and ensuring the success of ourcustomer's implementations.

Tool Tracking
The A5060 antenna is a good choice totrack tools in a tool cabinetry. Highlyreflective metallic environments are achallenge for traditional RFID antennas.
A5060 is a multi-element antenna by
design hence it is less affected by metallic
assets and just need to be in the line ofsight of the antenna to be read efficiently.
The tools will have to be typically taggedusing ‘on-metal’ tags.

Warehouse Shelving Application
The A5060’s footprint fits both metric andimperial shelves. The slim antenna offers asnug fit inside the shelf without engulfing a lotof useful space. The multi-element antenna
design keeps the antenna’s beam active inevery nook and corner. Assets in the shelves
can be monitored in real-time with great
accuracy.

Times-7 Research Ltd
29 Railway Avenue
Lower Hutt 5010
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

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