FX9500 RFID READER
Regulatory Guide
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Introduction
The FX9500 RFID Reader is a multi-protocol, multi-regional Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID) System that operates in the 860 - 960 MHz UHF band.
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Figure 1-1
As shown in Figure 1-2, the high performance FX9500 RFID Reader supports up
to eight Tx/Rx antennas (8x1 monostatic or 4x2 bistatic) and is equipped with
RS-232, USB 2.0, and Ethernet interfaces. Discrete digital inputs and outputs are
also provided.
Figure 1-2
FX9500 RFID Reader
FX9500 Power and I/O Connections
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The FX9500 RFID Reader is equipped with four status indicators located on the
top of the enclosure. These LEDs provide indication for the following:
• Sense - Indicates RFID Reader has detected a tag in the RF field
• Transmit - Indicates the RFID Reader's transmitter is operating (RF on)
• Fault - Indicates a fault occurred
• Power - Indicates that power is applied to the RFID Reader.
Figure 1-3
FX9500 RFID Reader Status Indicators
Reader Software
The FX9500 is shipped with a software application called the Web Console that
can be used to configure and control the RFID Reader.The Web Console is an
embedded RFID Reader application that provides the ability to access RFID
Readers across the internet. Enter the IP address of the RFID Reader into a web
browser and the Web Console allows you to fully modify and operate the RFID
Reader. This application provides the ability to modify the RFID Reader's
communication, network, and operational parameters. Also, the ability to read
tags, review tag data, perform diagnostics, and upload new software. This
application is primarily intended for configuring and managing deployed RFID
Readers. For detailed information, refer to the FX9500 RFID Reader User Guide.
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FX9500 Installation and Usage
Refer to the FX9500 User Guide, p/n 72E-150900-xx for more information on the
following installation and usage instructions:
• Mechanical Installation
• Mounting the RFID Reader
• Mounting the Antennas
• Electrical Installation
• Connecting the Serial Port
• Connecting the USB Ports
• Connecting and Configuring the Ethernet Port
• Connecting the Antennas
• Connecting Digital Inputs/Outputs
• Connecting the Power
• RFID Reader Operation with Web Console
• Configuring Web Console
• Basic Configuration
• Advanced Functions
• Configuring Digital Inputs/Outputs
• Digital Inputs and Digital Outputs
• Digital I/O Monitoring and Control Scripts
• Digital Input Alarm Generation
• Digital I/O Hardware Connection
Related Documents
• FX9500 User Guide, p/n 72E-150900-xx
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