Zebra® AN480 RFID Antenna
High-performance broadband antenna for global deployment
AN480
The AN480 is a Zebra® high-performance broadband antenna for global deployment. It is supplied by JNXRFID to the manufacturer's published specification and ships with the connector and mounting hardware listed below.
- LHCP or RHCP
- 6.0 dBiL
- IP54
- 865–868 MHz
Key Features
- Polarization
- LHCP or RHCP (selectable) — Selectable left- or right-hand circular polarization, set for the deployment.
- Gain
- 6.0 dBiL for wide-area coverage.
- Frequency coverage
- 865–868 MHz in one antenna.
- Enclosure
- Aluminum housing with white plastic cover rated IP54, for indoor installation.
- Mounting
- Mounting studs supplied.
- Interface
- N-type female Rear placement.
- Environment
- -25 to +70 °C operating, -25 to +70 °C storage.
Specifications
| Frequency band | 865–868 MHz |
|---|---|
| Gain | 6.0 dBiL |
| Polarization | LHCP or RHCP (selectable) |
| Beamwidth (3 dB) | 65° both planes |
| Front-to-back ratio | 18 dB |
| VSWR | 1.3:1 |
| Axial ratio | 1.5 (typical) dB |
| Maximum input power | 2 W |
| Connector | N-type female, rear |
| Mounting | Mounting studs supplied |
| Dimensions | 259.1 x 259.1 x 33.5 mm (10.2 x 10.2 x 1.32 in) |
| Weight | 1.13 kg (2.5 lb) |
| Housing material | Aluminum housing with white plastic cover |
| Ingress protection | IP54 |
| Operating temperature | -25 to +70 °C |
| Storage temperature | -25 to +70 °C |
| Humidity | IEC-68-2-30 |
| Vibration | IEC-68 series |
| 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
- Choke points
- Corridors
- Manufacturing and warehouse floor
Typical vertical markets: Retail, Enterprise/Office, Hospitality, Healthcare.
Which read zone is the AN480 built for?
The Zebra® AN480 is supplied by JNXRFID to the manufacturer's published specification. Manufacturer-stated figures: 6.0 dBiL, 865–956 MHz, 259.1 x 259.1 x 33.5 mm. The answers below cover the questions integrators ask most often before specifying it.
What frequency band does the Zebra® AN480 cover?
It covers 902-928 MHz, the UHF RFID band used in North America.
Do operators have to align tags with the Zebra® AN480?
No. The Zebra® AN480 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® AN480 need?
The antenna measures 259.1 x 259.1 x 33.5 mm. It weighs 1.13 kg. The housing is Aluminum housing with white plastic cover. It is rated IP54.
What connector does the Zebra® AN480 use?
The connector is N-type female, rear.
Where is the Zebra® AN480 normally installed?
It is normally installed for Point of sale, Choke points, Corridors, Manufacturing and warehouse floor. Typical vertical markets are Retail, Enterprise/Office, Hospitality, Healthcare.
Can the Zebra® AN480 be evaluated before a volume order?
Yes. The Zebra® AN480 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.