Zebra® AN510 RFID Antenna
Ultra-rugged, low-profile antenna, IP67 rated for outdoor and portal applications
AN510
The AN510 is a Zebra® ultra-rugged, low-profile antenna, IP67 rated for outdoor and portal applications. It is supplied by JNXRFID to the manufacturer's published specification and ships with the connector and mounting hardware listed below.
- RHCP
- 8.5 dBic
- IP67
- EU 865–868 MHz / US 902–928 MHz
Key Features
- Polarization
- RHCP (right-hand circular) — Right-hand circular polarization keeps reads steady when tag orientation varies.
- Gain
- 8.5 dBic for wide-area coverage.
- Frequency coverage
- EU 865–868 MHz and US 902–928 MHz in one antenna.
- Enclosure
- UV-resistant ABS rated IP67, for indoor and outdoor mounting.
- Mounting
- Versatile embedded or VESA mount.
- Interface
- SMA female Side mount placement.
- Environment
- -20 to +55 °C operating, -30 to +65 °C storage.
Specifications
| Frequency band | EU 865–868 MHz / US 902–928 MHz |
|---|---|
| Gain | 8.5 dBic |
| Polarization | RHCP (right-hand circular) |
| Beamwidth (3 dB) | 68° both planes |
| Front-to-back ratio | 20 dB |
| VSWR | 1.3:1 |
| Axial ratio | 1 dB |
| Connector | SMA female, side mount |
| Mounting | Versatile embedded or VESA mount |
| Dimensions | 250 x 250 x 14 mm (9.85 x 9.85 x 0.55 in) |
| Weight | 0.75 kg (1.6 lb) |
| Housing material | UV-resistant ABS |
| Ingress protection | IP67 |
| Operating temperature | -20 to +55 °C |
| Storage temperature | -30 to +65 °C |
| Humidity | 72 h at 85% RH |
| Vibration | MIL-STD-810G |
| TAA | TAA compliant |
Manufacturer-stated figures for this model. Where the manufacturer does not publish a value it is left out rather than estimated.
Applications
- Outdoor shopping areas
- Receiving-dock portals
- Ceiling and wall read zones around shelving
- Freezers and refrigerated trucks
- Baggage tracking
- Access control
Typical vertical markets: Retail, Warehouse Management, Manufacturing, Cold Chain, Aviation.
Which read zone is the AN510 built for?
The Zebra® AN510 is supplied by JNXRFID to the manufacturer's published specification. Manufacturer-stated figures: 8.5 dBic, EU 865–868 MHz / US 902–928 MHz, 250 x 250 x 14 mm. The answers below cover the questions integrators ask most often before specifying it.
What frequency band does the Zebra® AN510 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® AN510?
No. The Zebra® AN510 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® AN510 need?
The antenna measures 250 x 250 x 14 mm. It weighs 0.75 kg. The housing is UV-resistant ABS. It is rated IP67.
What connector does the Zebra® AN510 use?
The connector is SMA female, side mount.
Where is the Zebra® AN510 normally installed?
It is normally installed for Outdoor shopping areas, Receiving-dock portals, Ceiling and wall read zones around shelving, Freezers and refrigerated trucks, Baggage tracking, Access control. Typical vertical markets are Retail, Warehouse Management, Manufacturing, Cold Chain, Aviation.
Can the Zebra® AN510 be evaluated before a volume order?
Yes. The Zebra® AN510 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.