PRODUCT SPEC SHEET

FX9600 FIXED UHF RFID READER FOR LATIN AMERICA, ASIA PACIFIC, EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA

FX9600 Fixed UHF RFID Reader

Top of the line performance for high-volume rugged environments
To achieve maximum visibility and efficiency in your most rugged environments, your business needs an RFID reader that can keep
up with the high volume and wide variety of pallets, cases and tagged items that go in, out and through your warehouse and dock
doors each day. The Zebra FX9600 Fixed UHF RFID Reader delivers the performance and features you need to handle it all. With
support for Power over Ethernet, IP53 sealing and up to eight RF ports, the FX9600 brings a new level of cost efficiency to passive
UHF asset tracking and inventory management, without compromising on performance. Industry-leading read rates, long read
ranges and exceptional RF sensitivity ensure you can automate inventory management — from receiving and putaway to picking and
shipping — without errors and without bottlenecks. The result? Increased efficiency and accuracy every time your inventory is
touched, reduced labor costs and the delivery of the right product to the right customer, on time, every time. When you need
industry-best RFID performance, the FX9600 delivers.

Most power in its class

With a best-in-class processor and expanded memory, the
FX9600 offers the power needed to support very high traffic
throughput and sophisticated software applications.

Unrivaled deployment simplicity

Parse data at the edge with embedded applications
The FX9600 can host embedded applications, so data can be
parsed directly on the reader. Since data is processed in real
time at the network edge, the amount of data transmitted to
your backend servers is substantially reduced, increasing
network bandwidth and improving network performance.
Latencies are reduced, improving application performance.
Top of the line performance And the integration of data into a wide variety of middleware
applications is simplified, reducing deployment time and cost.
High RF sensitivity for superior performance and efficiency
The faster and more accurately you can receive, inventory, Easy, low-cost deployment with support for PoE and PoE+
pick and ship, the more efficient and profitable your operation Eliminate the time and cost required to run power drops to
can be. The FX9600’s eight highly sensitive monostatic RF ports each reader with support for PoE (802.3af) or PoE+ (802.3at).
provide the exceptionally high RF sensitivity required to deliver And either PoE+ or a 24V power supply provide industry-best
the greatest accuracy and longer read ranges. The result is the full output power, eliminating the loss of power due to long
highest throughput in this class — even in the densest RF cable runs and connectors. You get maximum tag reads,
environments with challenging materials, such as metal or maximum read ranges and the maximum RFID performance
liquids. required to get coverage you need with fewer readers.

The FX9600 — industry-best RFID performance for your most demanding environments.
For more information about the FX9600 Fixed UHF Reader, visit www.zebra.com/fx9600
Directly connect to Wi-Fi™ networks and Rugged mobile mount for use in forklifts and more
Bluetooth®-enabled devices The rugged mobile mount brings the benefits of RFID to
The FX9600 supports a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth dongle for direct forklifts, other warehouse material handling vehicles, as well
wireless connectivity to your Wi-Fi network, as well as as other rugged environments where vehicles do not have
Bluetooth-enabled computers and other devices. There’s no rubber inflatable wheels. By installing the FX9600 on a forklift,
need for hard-wired connections to the access point. drivers can ensure that the right item is going to the right
place — and that the right items are picked for the right order.
Compact, streamlined layout The universal mount offers a wide range of mounting options
A streamlined layout with all cabling and input/output ports anywhere on the vehicle, while vibration and shock
located on one side simplifies deployment and management. dampening capabilities ensure maximum uptime in your most
rugged applications.
MotionWorks Enterprise RFID Reader Management
With RFID Reader Management, you can easily deploy and Optional 4G LTE cellular modem with GPS capabilities
manage a network of Zebra passive RFID readers. Fully An optional 4G LTE modem with GPS enables you to extend
compatible with our current portfolio of devices in this RFID to the field. For example, with an FX9600 installed in a
category, RFID Reader Management allows you to configure delivery truck, you can automatically verify package pick up
and monitor the status of every cloud-ready Zebra RFID reader and delivery or track Returnable Transport Objects (RTOs) such
in your system from one consolidated application, without as bakery trays and commercial laundry. The integrated GPS
requiring multiple tools to manage different types of readers. provides the exact location where RFID tags are read – giving
you complete visibility into when and where a package or
IoT Connector asset was placed or received.
With IoT Connector, you can gather data from cloud-capable
edge devices in a simple, consistent manner. Use the Get the most out of your RFID investment — from the
information and insights gained to make decisions in real leader in RFID
time. Developed as a standard feature of our barcode Zebra has more fixed, handheld and portal RFID systems
scanners and RFID readers, IoT Connector is simple to installed than any other RFID provider, giving you the peace of
configure—no coding required—and uses standard protocols mind that comes from choosing RFID products that are
within the Internet of Things. well-tested in practically every industry — and in some of the
world’s largest companies. And with over 300 RFID technology
patents that have allowed us to deliver many industry firsts,
Industry best TCO you can count on our best-in-class advanced technologies to
maximize the performance of your RFID solution.
Rugged design for tough environments
An extremely durable diecast aluminum housing and IP53
sealing deliver the durability you need to ensure uptime —
even in damp, dusty work areas, extreme heat or subzero
temperatures.

More read points per reader

In addition to a four-port model, the FX9600 comes in an
eight-port model, enabling you to cover more dock doors and
portals with fewer readers — significantly lowering your initial
investment, as well as deployment and management time and
costs.
Specifications Markets and
Applications
Physical Characteristics Hardware, OS and Firmware Management
Warehousing
Dimensions 10.75 in. L x 7.25 in. W x 2.0 in. D Processor Texas Instruments AM3505 (600 MHz)
27.3 cm L x 18.4 cm W x 5.0 cm D • Inventory management
Memory Flash 512 MB; DRAM 256 MB
Weight Approx. 4.4 lbs/2.13 kg Transportation and Logistics
Operating Linux
Housing Die-cast aluminum, meets IP53 standards System
• High volume traffic
Material
• RFID-tagged pallets and cases
Firmware Web-based and remote firmware upgrade
Visual Status Multicolor LEDs: Power, Activity, Status and Upgrade capabilities
Indicators Applications Manufacturing
Management RM 1.0.1 (with XML over HTTP/HTTPS and
Protocols SNMP binding); RDMP • Asset tracking

RFID Characteristics Network DHCP, HTTPS, FTPS, SFPT, SSH, HTTP, FTP, Retail
Services SNMP and NTP
Max Receive -86 dBm monostatic • Item-level tagging
Sensitivity • Pickup and delivery confirmation
Network Stack IPv4 and IPv6

Air Protocols ISO 18000-63 (EPC Class 1 Gen 2 V2)

Security Transport Layer Security Ver 1.2, FIPS-140

Frequency (UHF Global Reader: 902 MHz - 928 MHz (Also

API Support Host Applications — .NET, C and Java EMDK
Band) supports countries that use a part of this
Embedded Applications — C and Java SDK
band), 865 MHZ - 868 MHz
US (only) Reader: 902 - 928 MHz

Transmit Power 0dBm to +33.0dBm: PoE+, 24V External DC, Regulatory Compliance
Output Universal 24 VDC Power Supply; 0dBm to
+31.5dBm: PoE, 12V External DC
(4-port-models only), 24V External DC, Safety UL 60950-01, UL 2043, IEC 60950-1, EN
Universal 24 VDC Power Supply 60950-1

RF/EMI/EMC FCC Part 15, RSS 210, EN 302 208, ICES-003

Class B, EN 301 489-1/3 For Malaysia: 919-923
Connectivity MHz

Communication 10/100 BaseT Ethernet (RJ45); USB Host and SAR/MPE FCC 47CFR2:OET Bulletin 65; EN 50364
s Client (Type A and B)*; Serial (DB9)
Other ROHS, WEEE
General 4 inputs, 4 outputs, optically isolated
Purpose I/O (Terminal Block)

Power Supply POE (802.3af)

Environmental Compliance
POE+ (802.3at) +24V DC
(UL Approved) Environment
• RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU; Amendment 2015/863
Antenna Ports FX9600-4: 4 monostatic ports; (Reverse • REACH SVHC 1907/2006
Polarity TNC) For a complete list of product and materials compliance, please
FX9600-8: 8 monostatic ports; (Reverse visit
Polarity TNC) www.zebra.com/environment

Environmental Warranty

Operating -4° to +131° F/-20° to +55° C The FX9600-4 and FX9600-8 are warranted against defects in
Temp. workmanship and materials for a period of one year (12 months)
from date of shipment, provided the product remains unmodified
and is operated under normal and proper conditions. For
Storage Temp. -40° to +158° F/-40° to +70° C complete warranty statement, go to:
www.zebra.com/warranty
Humidity 5-95% non-condensing

Sealing IP53
Recommended Services
Support Zebra OneCare™; On-Site System Support
Services

Advanced RFID Design and Deployment Services

Services

Footnotes
*Configurations without a USB hub require an external USB hub
for
full USB functionality
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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01/25/2023