Connecting And Configuring The Ethernet Port; Connecting The Antennas - Motorola FX9500 User Manual

Connecting and Configuring the Ethernet Port

The maximum Ethernet cable length is 30 meters. If communicating with the RFID Reader across a Local Area
Network (LAN), connect an Ethernet cable from the hub or router to the RJ-45 connection.
By default, the RFID Reader is configured to use a DHCP server to obtain its IP address and related information. In
the event a DHCP server is unavailable, the RFID Reader will boot with an IP address in the 169.254.x.x subnet.
In the absence of other RFID Readers on the same network, and if no other network traffic is observed which
references 169.254.1.1, the RFID Reader will select that address; otherwise, it will select a random address on the
169.254.x.x subnet.

Connecting the Antennas

The maximum antenna cable length is 10 meters. Connect the antenna to antenna port 1. If using additional
antennas, connect them to Ports 2-8.
Antennas can be connected as either 8x1 monostatic or 4x2 bistatic.
Always stop RF reading/polling on the RFID reader through the web console before
IMPORTANT
removing an antenna or load from an RF port.
The FX9500 RFID Reader antenna ports may be susceptible to damage from static discharge
NOTE
or other high voltage. Use proper Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions to avoid static
discharge when handling or making connections to the FX9500 RFID Reader antenna or
communication ports. Equipment failure can result if the antenna or communication ports are
subjected to ESD.
None of the GPIO connector pins on the FX9500 RFID reader provide voltage to drive external
NOTE
devices. When using the GPIO connector on the FX9500, you must provide power to drive the
GP inputs and to power any devices driven by the GP outputs. GP outputs are pulled low when
activated and can conduct enough current to drive a load of up to 1W from a positive supply
that must not exceed 40V.
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