Quick Troubleshooting Guide

Having trouble with the antenna? Our Quick Troubleshooting Guide shows six ways to get to the bottom of the problem.


Cabled vs. Connectorised Antenna

UHF RFID antennas come with two types of outlets: Either a cable or a connector as shown in the picture below. Our customers are often unsure, which one to choose.


A5530 Ground Mat Antenna Revision SMA-SMB Adapter Inclusion

This document contains loss measurements for SMA and SMB connectors and adapters. Times-7 A5530 ground mat antenna requires a snap on connector between the antenna’s pigtail and the extension lead that connects the RFID reader.


Maximum Input Power

In the following, we will explain what Maximum Input Power stands for and what it says about the antenna’s performance.


UHF RFID reader compatibility

All Times-7 antennas are compatible with RFID readers regardless of the brand as long as it works in the UHF frequency range.


A5020 – Mounting Screws Do Not Affect RF Performance

The A5020 is a high-performing antenna with a small footprint and brilliant looks. If that isn’t enough: The A5020 makes solid deployment easy allowing many mounting options.