User Guide

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FX7500 RFID Readers
The Zebra FX7500 RFID readers are intelligent, C1G2 UHF RFID readers with RFID read performance that
provides real-time, seamless EPC-compliant tags processing. FX7500 RFID readers are designed for indoor
inventory management and asset tracking applications in large scale deployments. The readers can host
third-party customer-driven embedded applications.
FX7500 RFID readers are based on Zebra's strategic FX7500 reader platform and are easy to use, deploy, and
manage. The readers offer a variety of options for connecting to corporate networks using Ethernet or USB
connections. Features include:
• ISO 18000-6C standard (EPC Class 1 Gen 2)
• Dense reader mode capability
• Enterprise-class performance
• Application-specific setup for ease of installation
• Power over Ethernet (POE) to eliminate the need for a power drop
• SSL/SSH based security for secure data transmission
• Linux operating system
• Support for custom or third-party applications
• Feature set for event and tag management
• Support for NXP custom commands over LLRP
• Radio mode support via LLRP v1.0.1
Figure 2-2 FX RFID Reader
The reader provides a wide range of features that enable implementation of complete, high-performance,
intelligent RFID solutions.
FX7500 RFID reader configurations include either two or four
monostatic antenna ports. The monostatic ports
are used only with monostatic antennas.
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