Zebra FX7500 Integrator Guide

CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION AND
COMMUNICATION
Introduction
This chapter includes the following FX7500 RFID reader installation and communication procedures:
• Unpacking the Reader on page 3-1
• Mounting and Removing the Reader on page 3-2
• Mounting Tips on page 3-2
• Mounting Using the Mounting Plate on page 3-2
• Direct Mounting (Without the Mounting Plate) on page 3-3
• Connecting Antennas on page 3-4
• Communications Connections on page 3-5
• Ethernet Connection on page 3-5
• USB Connection on page 3-6
• GPIO Interface Connection on page 3-9
• Powering the Reader on page 3-10
• Powering the Reader via AC Power Supply on page 3-10
• Powering the Reader via Power-over-Ethernet (POE) on page 3-10
• System Start-up/Boot LED Sequence on page 3-11
Unpacking the Reader
Remove the reader from the shipping container and inspect it for damage. Keep the shipping container, it is the
approved shipping container and should be used if the reader needs to be returned for servicing.
CAUTION FX7500 RFID readers must be professionally installed.
WARNING! For Mounting in Environmental Air Handling Space (EAHS): Any cables used to interconnect
to other equipment must be suitable for use in EAHS as per UL2043.

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