Zebra FX7500 Integrator Guide

3 - 4 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide
Connecting Antennas
To connect the antennas to the reader (see Figure 3-2):
1. For each antenna, attach the antenna reverse TNC connector to an antenna port.
2. Secure the cable using wire ties. Do not bend the cable.
Figure 3-2 FX7500 RFID Reader Antenna Connection
WARNING! When installing the antenna ensure a minimum separation distance of 13.4 in (34 cm) between
the antenna and all persons.
CAUTION Power off the reader before connecting antennas. See Powering the Reader on page 3-10. Never
disconnect the antennas while the reader is powered on or reading tags. This can damage the reader.
Do not turn on the antenna ports from a host when the antennas are not connected.
Maximum antenna gain (including any cable loss) cannot exceed + 6.6dBiL. See Table 3-1 for
corresponding maximum conducted RF power at antenna input.
When mounting the antennas outside the building, connect the screen of the coaxial cable to earth
(ground) at the entrance to the building. Perform this in accordance with applicable national electrical
installation codes. In the U.S., this is required by Section 820.93 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70.
WARNING! For Mounting in Environmental Air Handling Space (EAHS): Do not install Antennas and
Antenna Cables in the EAHS unless they are suitable for use in EAHS as per UL 2043.
Table 3-1 Antenna Gain and Radiated Power
FX7500 US and Canada EU Taiwan
Max Conducted RF Power at
Antenna Input
+ 30.0dBm with + 6.0dBiL
max gain antenna or +
29.36dBm with + 6.6dBiL
max gain antenna
+29.15dBm + 29.79dBm with + 6.0dBiL
max gain antenna or +
29.36dBm with + 6.6dBiL
max gain antenna
Max Antenna Gain Allowed + 6.6dBiL + 6.0dBiL + 6.6dBiL
Max Radiated Power Allowed 4W EIRP 2W ERP 4W EIRP
Antenna Type Circularly Polarized Plate N/A Circularly Polarized Plate
Antenna Ports (Reverse TNC)
Rear Panel

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