SIMATIC RF600 FIRMWARE 4.0

Enhanced security and communication capabilities

The new firmware version 4.0 is now available for Simatic RF600 UHF RFID readers. Many new and enhanced features were added for IT security, communication, and system integration. By introducing the "Secure by Default" concept, it increases the security level of your RFID system, because many security settings and functions are activated in the readers automatically with the installation.

The new firmware extends functionality in communication by enabling the option to use several communication protocols in parallel. For example, it is possible to control a reader via Profinet with a PLC and transfer identification data to a cloud application via OPC UA at the same time. In addition, the communication via the OPC UA standard was highly optimized and now provides expanded possibilities to operate your RFID readers, transfer diagnostic data, and efficiently manage and update your devices. Also, device management functions have been extended thanks to an enriched integration to Sinec NMS network management system and Sinec PNI commissioning tool.

Highlights

+Additional "Secure by Default" features:

activated user management, password change enforcement on first log-on, HTTPS protocol

with TLS 1.2 enforcement, disablement of insecure communication protocols, and new encryption algorithms

+OPC UA enhancements:

AutoID Companion Specification V1.1, OPC UA certification renewal, enhanced connection with PLC and

HMI, device configuration upload/download and firmware upgrade

+Free download from Siemens Industry online support website