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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.
Figure 1-1
FX9500 RFID Reader
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 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
For the latest version of this guide and all guides, go to:
http:supportcentral.motorola.com.
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Health and Safety Recommendations
Ergonomic Recommendations
Caution: In order to avoid or minimize the potential risk of ergonomic injury follow
the recommendations below. To prevent employee injury, consult with the local
Health & Safety Manager to ensure compliance with the required safety
programs.
• Reduce or eliminate repetitive motion
• Maintain a natural position
• Reduce or eliminate excessive force
• Keep objects that are used frequently within easy reach
• Perform tasks at correct heights
• Reduce or eliminate vibration
• Reduce or eliminate direct pressure
• Provide adjustable workstations
• Provide adequate clearance
• Provide a suitable working environment
• Improve work procedures
Regulatory Information
This guide applies to Model Number: FX9500.
All Motorola Solutions devices are designed to be compliant with rules and
regulations in locations they are sold and will be labeled as required.
Local language translations are available at the following web site:
http://supportcentral.motorola.com
Any changes or modifications to Motorola equipment, not expressly approved by
Motorola, could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Motorola devices are professionally installed. The Radio Frequency Output Power
will not exceed the maximum allowable limit for the country of operation.
Antennas: Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could cause damage and
may violate regulations.
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Country Approvals
Regulatory markings, subject to certification, are applied to the device signifying
the radio is approved for use in the following countries: United States, Canada,
China, S. Korea, Australia, and Europe1.
Please refer to the Motorola Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for details of other
country markings. This is available at http://www.motorola.com/doc.
Note1: For 2.4GHz or 5GHz Products: Europe includes, Austria, Belgium,
Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak
Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Operation of the device without regulatory approval is illegal.
Country Selection
Select only the country in which you are using the device. Any other selection will
make the operation of this device illegal.
Please observe all warning notices with regard to the usage of wireless devices.
Potentially Hazardous Atmospheres
You are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio devices
in fuel depots, chemical plants etc. and areas where the air contains chemicals or
particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders).
Safety in Hospitals
Wireless devices transmit radio frequency energy and may affect medical
electrical equipment. When installed adjacent to other equipment, it is advised to
verify that the adjacent equipment is not adversely affected.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommended that a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) be
maintained between a handheld wireless device and a pacemaker to avoid
potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are
Warnings for Use of Wireless Devices
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consistent with independent research and recommendations by Wireless
Technology Research.
Use with Hearing Aids
When some wireless devices are used near some hearing devices (hearing aids
and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise.
Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise,
and wireless devices also vary in the amount of interference they generate. In the
event of interference you may want to consult your hearing aid supplier to discuss
solutions.
Other Medical Devices
Please consult your physician or the manufacturer of the medical device, to
determine if the operation of your wireless product may interfere with the medical
device.
Safety Information
Reducing RF Exposure - Use Properly
Only operate the device in accordance with the instructions supplied.
International
The device complies with internationally recognized standards covering human
exposure to electromagnetic fields from radio devices. For information on
“International” human exposure to eletromagnetic fields, refer to the Motorola
Declaration of Conformity (DoC) located at the following web address:
http://www.motorola.com/doc.
Europe
To comply with EU RF exposure requirements, antennas that are mounted
externally at remote locations or operating near user’s at stand-alone desktop of
similar configurations must operate with a minimum separation distance of 24 cm
from all persons.
CAUTION Persons with pacemakers should ALWAYS keep the device
more than 15cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when turned
ON.
RF Exposure Guidelines
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US and Canada
To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, antennas that are mounted
externally at remote locations or operating near users at stand-alone desktop of
similar configurations must operate with a minimum separation distance of 24cm
from all persons.
Power Supply
Use ONLY a LISTED Motorola, Type no. 50-14000 or PWRS-14000 (24 Vdc/3.25
A max), direct plug-in power supply, marked Class 2 or LPS (IEC60950-1, SELV).
Use of alternative Power Supply will invalidate any approvals given to this unit and
may be dangerous.
Battery
Air Handling Space Applications
This device is suitable for use in Environmental Air Handling Space (EAHS) in
accordance with Section 300-22(c) of the National Electric Code, and Sections
2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 21, CSA
C22.1.
All Cables intended for interconnecting the FX9500 to other devices shall be
suitable rated for use in Environmental Air Handling Space per UL 2043.
Devices such as Power Adaptors, PoE (Power Injectors), antennas shall not be
installed in the Environmental Air Handling Space unless they are suitable for use
in the EAHS per UL 2043.
CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
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Radio Frequency Interference
Requirements-FCC
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Radio Transmitters (Part 15)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Radio Transmitters
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux
conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage
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préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un
brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.
Label Marking: The Term "IC:" before the radio certification only signifies that
Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain
should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not
more than that permitted for successful communication.
This device has been designed to operate with the antennas having a maximum
gain of 6dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 6dBi
are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is
50 ohms.
RFID devices for use through the EEA have the following restrictions:
• Maximum radiated transmit power of 2W ERP.
Statement of Compliance
Motorola Solutions hereby, declares that this device is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A
Declaration of Conformity may be obtained from http://www.motorola.com/doc
Korea Warning Statement for Class B ITE
Other Countries
Brazil
Declarações Regulamentares para FX9500
Nota: "A marca de certificação se aplica ao Transceptor, modelo FX9500. Este
equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito a proteção
contra interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e não pode
causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário."
Para maiores informações sobre ANATEL consulte o site: www.anatel.gov.br
Marking and European Economic Area
(EEA)
기 종 별 사 용 자 안 내 문
B급 기기
( 가정용 방송통신기기 )
이 기기는 가정용 (B 급 ) 으로 전자파적합등록을
한 기기로서 주로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 목적
으로 하며 , 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다 .
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Chile
"Este equipo cumple con la Resolución No 403 de 2008, de la Subsecretaria de
telecomunicaciones, relativa a radiaciones electromagnéticas."
Taiwan
China
Thailand
For Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
English: For EU Customers: All products at the end of their life must be returned to Motorola
for recycling. For information on how to return product, please go to:
http://www.motorola.com/recycling/weee.
Bulgarish: За клиенти от ЕС: След края на полезния им живот всички продукти трябва
да се връщат на Motorola за рециклиране. За информация относно връщането на
продукти, моля отидете на адрес: http://www.motorola.com/recycling/weee.
Dansk: Til kunder i EU: Alle produkter skal returneres til Motorola til recirkulering, når de er
udtjent. Læs oplysningerne om returnering af produkter på:
http://www.motorola.com/recycling/weee.
Deutsch: Für Kunden innerhalb der EU: Alle Produkte müssen am Ende ihrer Lebensdauer
zum Recycling an Motorola zurückgesandt werden. Informationen zur Rücksendung von
Produkten finden Sie unter http://www.motorola.com/recycling/weee.
⚗ 㫋 幐
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Eesti: EL klientidele: kõik tooted tuleb nende eluea lõppedes tagastada taaskasutamise
eesmärgil Motorola'ile. Lisainformatsiooni saamiseks toote tagastamise kohta külastage palun
aadressi: http://www.motorola.com/recycling/weee.
Español: Para clientes en la Unión Europea: todos los productos deberán entregarse a
Motorola al final de su ciclo de vida para que sean reciclados. Si desea más información
sobre cómo devolver un producto, visite: http://www.motorola.com/recycling/weee.
Français : Clients de l'Union Européenne : Tous les produits en fin de cycle de vie doivent
être retournés à Motorola pour recyclage. Pour de plus amples informations sur le retour de
produits, consultez : http://www.motorola.com/recycling/weee.
Italiano: per i clienti dell'UE: tutti i prodotti che sono giunti al termine del rispettivo ciclo di vita
devono essere restituiti a Motorola al fine di consentirne il riciclaggio. Per informazioni sulle
modalità di restituzione, visitare il seguente sito Web:
http://www.motorola.com/recycling/weee.
Magyar: Az EU-ban vásárlóknak: Minden tönkrement terméket a Motorola vállalathoz kell
eljuttatni újrahasznosítás céljából. A termék visszajuttatásának módjával kapcsolatos
tudnivalókért látogasson el a http://www.motorola.com/recycling/weee weboldalra.
Nederlands: Voor klanten in de EU: alle producten dienen aan het einde van hun levensduur
naar Motorola te worden teruggezonden voor recycling. Raadpleeg
http://www.motorola.com/recycling/weee voor meer informatie over het terugzenden van
producten.
Português: Para clientes da UE: todos os produtos no fim de vida devem ser devolvidos à
Motorola para reciclagem. Para obter informações sobre como devolver o produto, visite:
http://www.motorola.com/recycling/weee.
Românesc: Pentru clien ii din UE: Toate produsele, la sfâr itul duratei lor de func ionare,
trebuie returnate la Motorola pentru reciclare. Pentru informa ii despre returnarea produsului,
accesa i: http://www.motorola.com/recycling/weee.
Slovenski: Za kupce v EU: vsi izdelki se morajo po poteku življenjske dobe vrniti podjetju
Motorola za reciklažo. Za informacije o vraèilu izdelka obišèite:
http://www.motorola.com/recycling/weee.
ȠɅɅɁɇɃɄȶaa
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Suomi: Asiakkaat Euroopan unionin alueella: Kaikki tuotteet on palautettava kierrätettäväksi
Motorola-yhtiöön, kun tuotetta ei enää käytetä. Lisätietoja tuotteen palauttamisesta on
osoitteessa http://www.motorola.com/recycling/weee.
Svenska: För kunder inom EU: Alla produkter som uppnått sin livslängd måste returneras till
Motorola för återvinning. Information om hur du returnerar produkten finns på
http://www.motorola.com/recycling/weee.
Türkçe: AB Müşterileri için: Kullanım süresi dolan tüm ürünler geri dönüştürme için Motorola'ya iade
edilmelidir. Ürünlerin nasıl lütfen şu adresi ziyaret edin:
iade edileceği hakkında bilgi için
.
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If you have a problem using the equipment, contact your facility’s Technical or
Systems Support. If there is a problem with the equipment, they will contact
Motorola Solutions Support at: http://supportcentral.motorola.com
For the latest version of this guide go to: http://supportcentral.motorola.com
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
One Motorola Plaza
Holtsville, New York 11742, USA
1-800-927-9626
http://www.motorolasolutions.com
MOTOROLA, MOTO, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and the Stylized M Logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC and
are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners. © 2011 Motorola Solutions, Inc.
72-152143-01 Revision A — July 2011
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