User's Manual
COBALT C0405-485-01
High Frequency Passive Radio Frequency,
Identification Controller
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
This document provides instructions and information designed
to assist users in the hardware setup of the Cobalt C0405-
485-01 RFID Controller. For configuration details download
the C-Series Reference Manual from the product page at
www.automation.datalogic.com.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
ELECTRICAL FEATURES
Power Supply 10 to 30 VDC
DC Input Current 150 to 60 mA
Communication Interface RS485
RADIO FEATURES
Frequency 13.56 MHz
Air Protocols ISO 14443A, ISO 15693
ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES
Operating Temperature -20° to +50 °C
(-4° to +122 °F)
Storage Temperature -20° to +70 °C
(-4° to +158 °F)
Humidity max. 90% non condensing
Vibration Resistance
EN 60068-2-6
14 mm @ 2 to 10 Hz;
1.5 mm @ 13 to 55 Hz;
2 g @ 70 to 200 Hz;
2 hours on each axis
Shock Resistance
EN 60068-2-27
30 g; 11 ms;
3 shocks on each axis
Protection Class
EN 60529
IP67
PHYSICAL FEATURES
Dimensions 67 x 40 x 24 mm
(2.64 x 1.57 x .94 in)
Weight 47 g (1.7 oz)
USER INTERFACE
LED Indicators RF, COM, Operating
Mode/Diagnostic, Power
GENERAL VIEW
LED INDICATORS
Antenna Field
Top
Bottom
COM
RF
Node IDs
C0405
{
Power
CONNECTIVITY
Cobalt C0405-485-01
M12, 5-pin Male
PIN 4:
TX/RX+
PIN 3:
GND
PIN 5:
TX/RX-
PIN 1:
SIGNAL
GND
PIN 2:
V
D
C
Typical Layout
See the C-Series Reference Manual for a complete list of accessories
including alternative cables and connectors.
MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS
MOUNTING
67
[2.64]
28
[1.10]
Ø4.5
[Ø.18]
MOUNTING HOLE 2X
40
12.5
[0.49]
39
.
2
[1.54]
15.5
[0.61
]
mm
[in]
24
14.3
[0.94]
[1.57]
[0.56]
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
Select a suitable location to mount the C0405 Controller.
C0405 Series RFID Controllers can be mounted to wood
or plastic fixtures. The C0405 may be mounted
horizontally or vertically, but should be aligned in such a
manner that the LED indicators can be seen during
operation.
RF performance and read/write range can be negatively
impacted by the proximity of metallic objects. Avoid
mounting the controller within 5 cm (2 in.) of any metallic
object or surface.
Do not route cables near other unshielded cables or near
wiring carrying high voltage or high current. Cross cables
at perpendicular intersections and avoid routing cables
near motors and solenoids.
Avoid mounting the controller near sources of EMI
(electro-magnetic interference) or near devices that
generate high ESD (electro-static discharge) levels.
Always use adequate ESD prevention measures to
dissipate potentially high voltages.
If electrical interference is encountered (as indicated by a
significant reduction in read/write performance), relocate
the controller to an area free from potential sources of
interference.
When installing multiple RFID controllers that operate at
the same frequency (13.56 MHz), maintain a minimum
distance of 20 cm (8 in.) between adjacent RF devices.
INSTALLATION
1. Attach the C0405 Controller to the polycarbonate
mounting bracket (for metallic isolation) using the two
sets of M4 screws, washers and nuts provided as shown
in the mounting figure. Fasten the other end of the
mounting bracket to your work area. Tighten all screws to
0.7 Nm (6 lbs per inch).
2. Attach a Subnet16™ compatible cable (i.e. CBL-1480-xx)
to the M12 5-pin male Subnet16™ connector on the
controller. Connect the other end of this cable to your
Subnet16™ network.
3. To complete the Subnet16™ network installation,
including power supply wiring, trunk wiring, network
termination, Gateway/Hub wiring, and for a complete list
of compatible accessory cables and Subnet16™ network
layout examples, see the Subnet16™ Gateway or
Subnet16™ Hub Reference Manuals.
After installation, the Subnet16™ network can be configured
through the Subnet16™ Gateway/Hub using the Cobalt
Dashboard™ Utility. See the Cobalt Dashboard™ Reference
Manual for details.
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VDC
GND
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