A5020 UHF Antenna Series

Slim, IP68/IP69K Antenna Design for Demanding RFID Applications

Design Criteria

The A5020 UHF (ETSI/FCC) Antenna Series is one of our flagship products. It is known for its robust yet compact design, making it an essential solution for a wide range of applications.

In designing the A5020 Antenna Series, we have stayed true to our responsive, reliable, and innovative values. We have listened intently and designed a reliable antenna based on your feedback. You told us you valued:

1. A slim antenna that can be used inside or out.

2. IP68-IP69K rated antennas to ensure performance in wet and dirty locations.

3. A robust antenna that can withstand the rigour of industrial environments.

4. An easy to mount antenna using standard VESA mounts.

5. A good looking antenna that blends into the background.

Building on these design principles, the A5020 family offers tailored antenna variants for different read zones and environmental conditions. The antennas in the A5020 family are all versatile and can be used in customer-facing and indoor /outdoor applications. However, each member of the family has been designed with specific applications in mind.

Antenna Specifications

A5020CP: Circularly Polarized Antenna

The A5020CP Circularly Polarized Antenna is a versatile solution with a compact design and advanced performance. The antenna’s uniform radiating pattern minimizes stray reads, simplifying RFID read point design and ensuring consistent, accurate tracking. Built for durability, the IP68-rated A5020CP is engineered to withstand harsh outdoor environments.

The A5020CP antenna is ideal for retail and general-purpose RFID applications.

A5020NF: Nearfield Antenna

The A5020 nearField antenna impresses with an extremely close read range of up to 10cm / 4” from the antenna’s surface suitable for tap or touch applications. Its pleasing aesthetics and timeless design blends beautifully with most interiors and allows both flush and VESA mounting.

The A5020NF antenna is ideal for direct contact reads and Tap ‘n Go and touch RFID applications.

A5020MR: Mid-Range Antenna

The A5020MR antenna is designed to operate in complex, busy environments where stray reads risk productivity and accuracy. It is specifically tuned to read just beyond the near-field zone, ensuring items in the mid-range proximity of up to 1.5m are accurately tracked while ignoring those further away.

The A5020MR antenna is ideal for kiosk, self check out, POS, cabinetry and shelves applications.

A5020LX: Linear Extreme Antenna

The A5020LX antenna is designed to operate in environments where temperature, dirt, and water levels are extreme. Being IP69k rated, it can withstand high-pressure water cleaning, making it ideal for situations where hygiene is critical, and equipment is subject to regular cleaning. It has also been designed for the medical industry’s need to store vaccines, organs, and tissue at temperatures as low as -90°C (194°F).

The A5020LX antenna is ideal for deep freezer (-90°C) and food, meat and chemical manufacturing IP69K processes.

A5020CX: Circular Extreme Antenna

The A5020CX antenna combines the high-performance circularly polarized RFID capabilities of the A5020CP with the ultra-rugged durability of the A5020LX. Designed for harsh environments, the A5020CX boasts an IP69K rating, making it resistant to highpressure water cleaning and suitable for extreme conditions such as outdoor installations, food processing, and industrial asset tracking.

The A5020LX antenna is ideal for clean rooms and waste management.

Ready to design your next RFID solution with the A5020 antenna family? Get in touch to discuss the right A5020 variant for your application.