Zebra® AN440 RFID Antenna
Large coverage for high-capacity, high-throughput environments
AN440
The AN440 is a Zebra® large coverage for high-capacity, high-throughput environments. It is supplied by JNXRFID to the manufacturer's published specification and ships with the connector and mounting hardware listed below.
- Dual-polarized
- 6.0 (US/Canada) dBiL
- IP67
- EU 865–868 MHz / US 902–928 MHz (optimized for US)
Key Features
- Polarization
- 1 x LHCP + 1 x RHCP (dual-polarized) — Two circular ports in one housing, for dense high-throughput zones where tag orientation is unpredictable.
- Gain
- 6.0 (US/Canada) dBiL for wide-area coverage.
- Frequency coverage
- EU 865–868 MHz and US 902–928 MHz (optimized for US) in one antenna.
- Enclosure
- UV-resistant ASA rated IP67, for indoor and outdoor mounting.
- Mounting
- Mounting studs supplied.
- Interface
- Dual N-type female Rear placement.
- Environment
- -30 to +70 °C operating, -40 to +85 °C storage.
Specifications
| Frequency band | EU 865–868 MHz / US 902–928 MHz (optimized for US) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 6.0 (US/Canada) dBiL |
| Polarization | 1 x LHCP + 1 x RHCP (dual-polarized) |
| Beamwidth (3 dB) | 70° both planes |
| Front-to-back ratio | 20 dB |
| VSWR | 1.22:1 |
| Axial ratio | 1 (typical) dB |
| Maximum input power | 10 W |
| Connector | Dual N-type female, rear |
| Mounting | Mounting studs supplied |
| Dimensions | 575.1 x 259.1 x 33.52 mm (22.6 x 10.2 x 1.32 in) |
| Weight | 3.2 kg (7.0 lb) |
| Housing material | UV-resistant ASA |
| Ingress protection | IP67 |
| Operating temperature | -30 to +70 °C |
| Storage temperature | -40 to +85 °C |
| Humidity | IEC-68-2-30, 24 h cycle, 90% RH |
| Vibration | MIL-STD-810G Method 507.5 Proc. II; IEC-68-2-6 |
| TAA | Not listed as TAA compliant |
Manufacturer-stated figures for this model. Where the manufacturer does not publish a value it is left out rather than estimated.
Applications
- Point of sale
- Conveyors
- Choke points
- Corridors
- Dock doors
- Warehouse shelving
Typical vertical markets: Retail, Enterprise/Office, Hospitality, Healthcare, Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing.
Which read zone is the AN440 built for?
The Zebra® AN440 is supplied by JNXRFID to the manufacturer's published specification. Manufacturer-stated figures: 6.0 (US/Canada) dBiL, EU 865–868 MHz / US 902–928 MHz (optimized for US), 575.1 x 259.1 x 33.52 mm. The answers below cover the questions integrators ask most often before specifying it.
What frequency band does the Zebra® AN440 cover?
It covers both regional UHF bands in one antenna — US 902-928 MHz and EU 865-868 MHz — so the same part number can be specified in North America and in Europe.
Do operators have to align tags with the Zebra® AN440?
No. The Zebra® AN440 is circularly polarized, so it reads tags at any orientation and operators do not have to align each label by hand.
How much space does the Zebra® AN440 need?
The antenna measures 575.1 x 259.1 x 33.52 mm. It weighs 3.20 kg. The housing is UV-resistant ASA. It is rated IP67.
What connector does the Zebra® AN440 use?
The connector is Dual N-type female, rear.
Where is the Zebra® AN440 normally installed?
It is normally installed for Point of sale, Conveyors, Choke points, Corridors, Dock doors, Warehouse shelving. Typical vertical markets are Retail, Enterprise/Office, Hospitality, Healthcare, Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing.
Can the Zebra® AN440 be evaluated before a volume order?
Yes. The Zebra® AN440 is available as a single evaluation unit before volume orders, so the antenna can be tested against your own reader, tags and read zone first. Use the Request a Quote button for current lead time and evaluation terms.