Zebra Wide-band RFID Antennas
Brand - Zebra
The Zebra AN480 Wide-Band RFID Antenna is a compact, high-performance UHF RFID antenna designed for fixed RFID reader installations. It is intended for businesses that need reliable RFID tag communication in controlled read zones such as point-of-sale areas, control points, hallways, warehouse floors, manufacturing areas and dock-door receiving applications. The AN480 is not an RFID reader by itself. It is an external RFID antenna that must be connected to a compatible fixed RFID reader. Its role is to create and shape the RFID read zone, allowing the reader to communicate with passive UHF RFID tags accurately, quickly and efficiently. A key advantage of the AN480 is its wide-band frequency support. With a frequency range of 865–956 MHz, the antenna can be used in worldwide RFID deployments. This helps simplify RFID infrastructure for companies operating across multiple regions and reduces the need to manage different antenna models for different UHF RFID frequency bands. The AN480 is a single-port antenna that offers strong performance and deployment flexibility. The source highlights its low axial ratio, which helps deliver more uniform gain and better performance. This makes the antenna suitable for installations where consistent RFID tag capture is important across the defined read zone. The antenna can be installed throughout enterprise environments, including manufacturing and warehouse floors, dock-door receiving areas and business-class fixed RFID read points. It is also suitable for retail, enterprise / office, hospitality and healthcare applications where a compact, reliable UHF RFID antenna is required. The AN480 is available with left-hand circular or right-hand circular polarization. This gives system designers flexibility when planning RFID read zones and adapting the antenna to different tag orientations, reader positions and site layouts. Physically, the AN480 has a compact square design. Its dimensions are 259.1 mm x 259.1 mm x 33.5 mm / 10.2 in x 10.2 in x 1.32 in, and it weighs 1.13 kg / 2.5 lb. The antenna uses a rear-mounted N-Type Female connector and includes mounting studs. Zebra’s standard mounting bracket can be used, making first-time installation or antenna replacement straightforward. The AN480 has 6.0 dBiL gain, 1.3:1 VSWR, 18 dB front-to-back ratio and 65° 3 dB beam width in both planes. Maximum power is 2 watts, and the typical axial ratio is 1.5 dB. These specifications make it a practical antenna for controlled fixed RFID read zones where broad compatibility and predictable performance are required. The housing is made from aluminum with a white plastic cover. The operating temperature range is -25°C to +70°C, while the storage temperature range is -40°C to +70°C. The antenna has IP54 sealing and is tested to IEC-68 series vibration and IEC-68-2-30 humidity requirements. Typical applications include point of sale, control points and hallways. In broader fixed RFID projects, the AN480 can also support warehouse floor, manufacturing floor and dock-door receiving applications where a fixed reader needs a dependable external antenna for passive UHF RFID tag capture. Overall, the Zebra AN480 Wide-Band RFID Antenna is a practical choice for fixed RFID systems that require a compact, high-performance, globally usable UHF RFID antenna. Its strongest value lies in its 865–956 MHz wide-band operation, single-port simplicity, 6.0 dBiL gain, left- or right-hand circular polarization options, compact square form factor and suitability for enterprise, retail, healthcare, hospitality, warehouse and manufacturing environments.
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