Zebra FX7500 Integrator Guide

Installation and Communication 3 - 5
Communications Connections
Use a standard Ethernet connection, a standard POE, or POE + Ethernet connection to connect the FX7500
reader to a host or network.
Ethernet Connection
The reader communicates with the host using an Ethernet connection (10/100Base-T Ethernet cable). This
connection allows access to the
Administrator Console, used to change reader settings and control the reader.
With a wired Ethernet connection (10/100Base-T cable), power the FX7500 reader using either the reader
Zebra AC power supply, or by Power-Over-Ethernet through the Ethernet cable.
Ethernet: Power through AC Outlet
The FX7500 reader communicates to the host through a 10/100Base-T Ethernet cable and receives power
through a Zebra AC power supply.
1. Route the Ethernet cable.
2. Route the power cable.
3. Terminate the Ethernet cable according to Table A-2 on page A-4.
4. Connect the Ethernet cable to the LAN port on the FX7500 reader. See Figure 2-4 on page 2-4.
5. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the host system LAN port.
6. Connect the Zebra AC power supply to a wall outlet.
7. Insert the power supply barrel connector into the FX7500 reader power port. See Figure 2-4 on page 2-4.
8. Verify that the unit booted properly and is operational. See System Start-up/Boot LED Sequence on page
3-11.
9. On a networked computer, open an internet browser and connect to the reader. See Connecting to the
Reader on page 4-3.
10. Log in to the Administrator Console. See Administrator Console Login on page 4-6.
Ethernet: Power through Standard POE or POE+
The POE installation option allows the FX7500 reader to communicate and receive power on the same
10/100Base-T Ethernet cable.
1. Insert the POE Ethernet connector on the RJ45 Ethernet cable into the reader 10/100BaseT Ethernet port.
See Figure 2-4 on page 2-4.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to an Ethernet network with POE capability.
3. Verify that the reader booted properly and is operational. See System Start-up/Boot LED Sequence on
page 3-11.
4. On a networked computer, open an internet browser and connect to the reader. See Connecting to the
Reader on page 4-3.
5. Log in to the Administrator Console. See Administrator Console Login on page 4-6.
CAUTION Do not connect to PoE networks outside the building.

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