Specifications

3 - 2 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide
Mounting and Removing the Reader
Mounting Tips
Mount the reader in any orientation. Consider the following before selecting a location for the FX Series reader:
• Mount the reader indoors, in operating range and out of direct sunlight, high moisture, and/or extreme
temperatures.
• Mount the reader in an area free from electromagnetic interference. Sources of interference include
generators, pumps, converters, non-interruptible power supplies, AC switching relays, light dimmers, and
computer CRT terminals.
• Mount the reader within 15 feet of the antennas.
• Ensure that power can reach the reader.
• The recommended minimum horizontal mounting surface width is 7 1/2 inches. However, the unit can mount
on surfaces as narrow as 6 inches (in locations where unit overhang is not an issue). For vertical mounting
the unit can mount on a surface as small as 6 inches by 6 inches.
• Mount the reader onto a permanent fixture, such as a wall or a shelf, where it is not disturbed, bumped, or
damaged. The recommended minimum clearance on all sides of the reader is five inches.
• Use a level for precise vertical or horizontal mounting.
Mounting Using the Mounting Plate
1. Position the mounting plate on a flat surface (wall or shelf). Position the release tab on the top. See Figure 3-1.
2. Mark the hole locations using the mounting plate as a guide. See Figure 3-1. Remove the mounting plate and
drill holes (appropriate for the surface material) at the marked locations.
WARNING! When installing the antenna ensure a minimum separation distance of 9.1 in (23 cm)
between the antennas and all persons
.
WARNING! For Mounting in Environmental Air Handling Space (EAHS): Do not install the Mounting
Bracket in the EAHS.
NOTE For wood surfaces, drill two 1/8" diameter by 7/8" deep holes. For drywall/masonry surfaces, drill two
3/16" diameter by 7/8" deep (min) holes and install using the provided anchors.