Specifications

Getting Started 2 - 5
Figure 2-4 FX Series RFID Reader Rear Panel Connections
FX Series RFID Readers Rear Panel
Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 GPIO 24 VD
Antenna Ports (Four Ports, Reverse TNC)
USB
Power
GPIO
10/100BaseT Ethernet
(with POE)
Reset
CAUTION Use only parts provided with the FX Series RFID readers, or Motorola approved/recommended parts.
Substituting other cables or parts can degrade system performance, damage the reader, and/or void
the warranty.
Table 2-1 FX Series RFID Readers Rear Panel Description
Port Description
Antenna Ports
(Reverse TNC)
Two port version: Connect up to two antennas.
Four port version: Connect up to four antennas.
See
Table A-1 on page A-2 for the maximum antenna gains and RF output powers for both
US/Canada and EU.
Reset To reset the reader insert a paper clip into the reset hole, press and hold the reset button for not
more than 2 seconds. This resets the reader, but retains the user ID and password.
GPIO Insert a DE15 serial cable to connect to external devices.
USB ActiveSync is enabled by default on the USB client port. Use Visual Studio to use the USB port
for development. Use a remote display tool to access the Windows CE graphical interface.
Advanced users can disable and enable ActiveSync via a registry change in Windows CE,
and can create a custom communication protocol on the USB port.
10/100BaseT
Ethernet
Insert a standard RJ45 Ethernet cable to connect to an Ethernet network with or without POE
capability, or to a local computer.
Power DC connector connects to a Motorola approved power supply AC adapter (varies depending on
the country). Maximum power 24 VDC, 1.2 A.