Zebra FX7500 Integrator Guide

CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED
Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of RFID technology and components, and describes the FX7500 reader and
its features.
RFID Technology Overview
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is an advanced automatic identification (Auto ID) technology that uses
radio frequency signals to identify tagged items. An RFID tag contains a circuit that can store data. This data
may be pre-encoded or can be encoded in the field. The tags come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
A typical RFID system consists of transponders (called tags), readers, and antennas. To read a tag the reader
sends out radio frequency waves (using attached antennas). This RF field powers and charges the tags, which
are tuned to receive radio waves. The tags use this power to modulate the carrier signal. The reader interprets
the modulated signal and converts the data to a format for computer storage. The computer application
translates the data into an understandable format.
Figure 2-1 RFID System Elements
Reader and Antenna
Host Computer
Physical/Network
Connection
RF Wave and
Response
Tags

Zebra FX7500 Specifications

General

Interface	USB
Product color	White
LED indicators	Activity, Power, Status
Housing material	Aluminium, Metal, Plastic
Battery type	-
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	-20 - 55 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95 %
Harmonized System (HS) code	84719000

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	43.2 mm
Width	149.9 mm
Height	195.6 mm
Weight	860 g