BlueBird UHF RFID Antennas AN970, AN971, ANS960, ANS980 – Circular Polarised, IP67
BlueBird UHF RFID antennas are circularly polarised panel antennas for fixed RFID installations, covering both the 865–868 MHz and 902–928 MHz bands. The range suits retail, warehouse, industrial and outdoor read points, from shelving and dock doors to gates and portals. Highlights include the 60 cm long ANS980, which covers up to 10 m / 33 ft, and the IP67-sealed ANS960 for outdoor use.
Key features
- Long, narrow coverage: the 600 mm ANS980 reaches up to 10 m / 33 ft with 10.5 dBic gain, suited to portals and long shelving.
- Outdoor ready: the ANS960 is IP67 sealed for gates and exposed locations.
- Dual-band: the antennas cover 865–868 MHz and 902–928 MHz, matching EU and US UHF frequency plans.
- Circular polarisation for more consistent reads of tags in varying orientations.
- Efficient power transfer: low VSWR of 1.3:1 (ANS960) and 1.4:1 (ANS980).
- Wide temperature tolerance: ANS980 and ANS960 operate from -20 °C to +55 °C / -4 °F to +131 °F.
Specifications
Common to the range: UHF 865–868 MHz / 902–928 MHz, circular polarisation (RHCP; LHCP options available in the range).
| Spec | ANS980 | ANS960 |
|---|---|---|
| Polarisation | RHCP | RHCP |
| Dimensions | 600 x 300 x 9 mm | 250 x 250 x 14 mm (9.85 x 9.85 x 0.55 in) |
| Weight | 1.48 kg / 3.3 lb | 0.75 kg / 1.6 lb |
| Frequency | 865–868 MHz / 902–928 MHz | 865–868 MHz / 902–928 MHz |
| 3 dB beam width | 25° (XZ) / 60° (YZ) | 68° |
| Gain | 10.5 dBic | 8.5 dBic |
| VSWR | 1.4:1 | 1.3:1 |
| Front-to-back ratio | 25 dB | 20 dB |
| Axial ratio | 2 dB typical | 1 dB typical |
| Sealing | IP54 | IP67 |
| Operating temperature | -20 to +55 °C / -4 to +131 °F | -20 to +55 °C / -4 to +131 °F |
| Storage temperature | -30 to +65 °C / -22 to +149 °F | -30 to +65 °C / -22 to +149 °F |
Per-model datasheets for the AN970 and AN971 are available on enquiry.
Ideal for
Warehouses and dock doors, retail stores and shelving, industrial portals, laundry applications, tool and vehicle tooling tracking, medical and pharmaceutical inventory, and outdoor gates.
Compatible devices / models
- Antenna models: ANS980, ANS960, AN970, AN971
- BlueBird FR901 fixed UHF RFID reader (AN970 and AN971 are listed as companion antennas)
- BlueBird FR900 fixed RFID reader (covered in the shared FR900 & Antenna datasheet)
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