Zebra® AN720 RFID Antenna
Compact antenna for rugged and outdoor environments, IP67 (indoor or outdoor)
AN720
The AN720 is a Zebra® compact antenna for rugged and outdoor environments, IP67 (indoor or outdoor). It is supplied by JNXRFID to the manufacturer's published specification and ships with the connector and mounting hardware listed below.
- LHCP
- 3.0 (US/Canada); 3.5 (EU) dBiL
- IP67
- EU 865–868 MHz / US 902–928 MHz
Key Features
- Polarization
- LHCP (left-hand circular) — Left-hand circular polarization keeps reads steady when tag orientation varies.
- Gain
- 3.0 (US/Canada); 3.5 (EU) dBiL for compact, controlled read zones.
- Frequency coverage
- EU 865–868 MHz and US 902–928 MHz in one antenna.
- Enclosure
- Aluminum housing with white plastic cover rated IP67, for indoor and outdoor mounting.
- Mounting
- Articulating mounting bracket.
- Interface
- N-type female Rear placement.
- Environment
- -25 to +70 °C operating, -40 to +70 °C storage.
Specifications
| Frequency band | EU 865–868 MHz / US 902–928 MHz |
|---|---|
| Gain | 3.0 (US/Canada); 3.5 (EU) dBiL |
| Polarization | LHCP (left-hand circular) |
| Beamwidth (3 dB) | 100° both planes |
| Front-to-back ratio | 8 dB |
| VSWR | 1.5:1 |
| Axial ratio | 2 dB |
| Maximum input power | 10 W |
| Connector | N-type female, rear |
| Mounting | Articulating mounting bracket |
| Dimensions | 132.8 x 132.8 x 18.1 mm (5.2 x 5.2 x 0.7 in) |
| Weight | 0.37 kg (0.8 lb) |
| Housing material | Aluminum housing with white plastic cover |
| Ingress protection | IP67 |
| Operating temperature | -25 to +70 °C |
| Storage temperature | -40 to +70 °C |
| Humidity | IEC-68-2-30 |
| Vibration | MIL-STD-810 |
| 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
- Point of sale
- Conveyors
- Choke points
- Corridors
Typical vertical markets: Retail, Enterprise/Office, Hospitality, Healthcare, Transportation & Logistics.
Which read zone is the AN720 built for?
The Zebra® AN720 is supplied by JNXRFID to the manufacturer's published specification. Manufacturer-stated figures: 3.0 (US/Canada) dBiL / 3.5 (EU) dBiL, EU 865–868 MHz / US 902–928 MHz, 132.8 x 132.8 x 18.1 mm. The answers below cover the questions integrators ask most often before specifying it.
What frequency band does the Zebra® AN720 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® AN720?
No. The Zebra® AN720 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® AN720 need?
The antenna measures 132.8 x 132.8 x 18.1 mm. It weighs 0.37 kg. The housing is Aluminum housing with white plastic cover. It is rated IP67.
What connector does the Zebra® AN720 use?
The connector is N-type female, rear.
Where is the Zebra® AN720 normally installed?
It is normally installed for Point of sale, Conveyors, Choke points, Corridors. Typical vertical markets are Retail, Enterprise/Office, Hospitality, Healthcare, Transportation & Logistics.
Can the Zebra® AN720 be evaluated before a volume order?
Yes. The Zebra® AN720 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.