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TB-Q08-0.15-RS4.47T Turck RFID Systems

Turck TB-Q08-0.15-RS4.47T HF Read/Write Head, Cable length (L) 0.15 m, Flush, Rectangular, height 8 mm, Active face on top, Metal, GD-Zn, nickel-plated brass, Powered and operated solely via BLident interface module, M12 × 1 male, connection only via BL ident extension cable

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Part#:TB-Q08-0.15-RS4.47T

Manufacturer:Turck

Alt. Part#:7030553

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HF Read/Write Head, Cable length (L) 0.15 m, Flush, Rectangular, height 8 mm, Active face on top, Metal, GD-Zn, nickel-plated brass, Powered and operated solely via BLident interface module, M12 × 1 male, connection only via BL ident extension cable

About the manufacturer: Turck is one of the manufacturers that offers RFID Systems that you can order at Quotebeam.com. Turck is a leading provider of sensor, fieldbus, and connectivity technologies, along with interface technology, human-machine interfaces (HMI), and RFID systems. We offer innovative solutions for factory and process automation requirements, guaranteeing top-notch performance.

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Product Details

Weight37 g
Country Of OriginDEU
HTS Code8536908530
Fieldbus Protocol
Connection to RFID interface
Construction size
32 x 20 x 8 mm, Q08
Ambient temperature
-25…+70 °C
Design
Rectangular
Mounting
Flush
Protection class
IP67
Read/Write distance max.
30 mm
Radio communication and protocol standards
ISO 15693, NFC Typ 5
Technology
HF (13.56 MHz)

Product condition

ORIGINAL PACKAGING

SURPLUS ORIGINAL PACKAGING - 100% unused and in original packaging

TB-Q08-0.15-RS4.47T Description

Turck TB-Q08-0.15-RS4.47T is an RFID Reader/Writer belonging to the RFID stationary HF transponders series. It features an ultra-flat design with the active face on top and is equipped with an RFID HF transceiver read/write head. The device is housed in GD-Zn metal with a Plastic PA12-GF30 active area. It connects via a 15cm pigtail terminated with a 4-pin M12 connector. The dimensions are H20mm x W32mm x D8mm, designed for flush mounting. It operates within an ambient air temperature range of -25 to +70°C and has an IP67 degree of protection. The shape is rectangular, with net dimensions of 32mm in width, 15mm in height, and 48.5mm in depth. It offers a maximum read/write distance of 30mm and operates at a transmission frequency of 13.56 MHz (HF).

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The product is unused surplus. Quotebeam is not an authorized surplus dealer or affiliate for the Manufacturer of this product. Products may feature older date codes or be from an earlier series than what is currently available from the manufacturer or authorized dealers. Because Quotebeam is not an authorized distributor of this product, the Original Manufacturer’s warranty does not apply. While many Turck Controls products will have firmware already installed, Quotebeam makes no representation as to whether a Controls product will or will not have firmware and, if it does have firmware, whether the firmware is the revision level that you need for your application. Quotebeam also makes no representations as to your ability or right to download or otherwise obtain firmware for the product from Turck, its distributors, or any other source. Quotebeam also makes no representations as to your right to install any such firmware on the product. Quotebeam will not obtain or supply firmware on your behalf. It is your obligation to comply with the terms of any End-User License Agreement or similar document related to obtaining or installing firmware.

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