User's Manual

Installation and Communication 3 - 5
Figure 3-2 FX Series RFID Reader Antenna Connection
Powering the Reader
To power the reader:
1. Insert either the POE Ethernet connector or the power supply barrel connector into the appropriate reader
power (see Figure 2-4 on page 2-5). Rotate the power supply barrel connector to lock the connector in place.
2. Apply power to the power supply. The green Power LED stays on to indicate the reader is powered and ready.
See System Start-up/Boot LED Sequence on page 3-5.
To power down the reader:
1. Unplug the power supply from its power source to remove power. The green Power LED turns off to indicate
that the device is off and the system is not operational.
2. Remove the connector from the reader power port.
AC Power Supply
The Motorola approved AC power supply connects to the power port on the FX Series reader using a locking
connector (see Figure 2-4 on page 2-5). The power supply is compatible with:
• 120V 60 Hz (North America)
• 230V 50 Hz (International excluding Japan)
• 100V 50/60 Hz (Japan).
Verifying Hardware Functionality
System Start-up/Boot LED Sequence
See Figure 2-5 on page 2-6 for LED locations. During system start-up:
1. All LEDs turn green.
2. All LEDs turn off and the PWR LED turns red.
3. The PWR LED turns off and then turns green.
4. When the sequence completes the green PWR LED remains on and all other LEDs are off.
Antenna Ports (Reverse TNC)
Rear Panel
CAUTION Connect the antennas before supplying power to the reader.