RFID Readers
ANT-1K15
Brooks Automation Low-Frequency Mini RFID Antenna
About this part
ANT-1K15 is a Brooks Automation mini rod RFID antenna for the LF80C ZeniD reader system. The configured antenna has a 1,500 mm PVC cable, a 68 mm-long by 10 mm-diameter light-gray polypropylene antenna cylinder, and an 85 mm complete mounting length with the cable at a 90-degree angle
Configurations vary. Verify the exact unit before choosing a replacement.
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Key Facts
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Brooks Automation |
| Part number | ANT-1K15 |
| Product type | Low-frequency mini rod RFID antenna |
| Listed reader system | LF80C ZeniD |
| Antenna cylinder length | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Antenna cylinder diameter | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Complete mounting dimension | 85 mm (3.3 in), with cable at a 90-degree angle |
| Antenna housing | Light-gray polypropylene (PP) |
| Configured cable length | 1,500 mm |
| Cable material | PVC |
| Cable diameter | 4.1 mm (0.2 in) |
| Minimum bending radius | 41 mm for the standard mini-antenna cable; 20.5 mm is permitted for a single initial bend during installation |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) |
| Storage temperature | -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F) |
| Permissible humidity | 25% to 80% at 50°C |
What Does ANT-1K15 Mean?
Brooks defines ANT-1Kxx as its mini-antenna type and states that the final two digits encode cable length.
| Segment | Field | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| ANT-1K | Antenna type | Mini antenna for the LF80C ZeniD system |
| 15 | Cable-length code | 1,500 mm cable |
Reader Compatibility
Brooks assigns ANT-1K15 to the LF80C ZeniD column. The ATR60LF SMA column is blank for the 1,500 mm row, so compatibility with that reader is not established.
| Reader system | Listed part number | Applicability |
|---|---|---|
| LF80C ZeniD | ANT-1K15 | Exact manufacturer-listed application |
| ATR60LF SMA | No 1,500 mm counterpart listed | Do not substitute based on cable length alone |
Installation and Tuning Notes
- Maintain approximately 10 mm between the antenna and transponder; closer placement can detune the transponder and prevent reading or writing.
- Reading and writing performance depends on transponder distance and orientation.
- Tune the antenna after installation to optimize it for the surrounding environment.
- Strong metallic surroundings, nearby interference sources, incorrect orientation, or an untuned antenna can impair operation.
- Observe the 41 mm standard-cable bending radius; a 20.5 mm radius is permitted only for a single initial installation bend.
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- As-Is BROOKS LF MINI RFID ANTENNA ANT-1K15