Zebra FX9600 RFID Reader 4 Antenna Ports, RS-232, Ethernet, IP53, PoE

The Zebra FX9600 Ultra-Rugged RFID Reader is a fixed-mount UHF reader designed for high-throughput identification and inventory operations in warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing and other industrial environments. Available in 4- and 8-port configurations, the FX9600 delivers enterprise-class read performance and flexible deployment options—Power over Ethernet (PoE/PoE+), 24V DC, multiple wired interfaces and optional wireless dongles—within a die-cast aluminum, IP53-sealed enclosure. Built to host embedded applications and withstand demanding conditions, it helps streamline integration, reduce infrastructure cost, increase tag read rates and improve real-time visibility for asset tracking, receiving, shipping and automated inventory workflows.

Key Features

• High RF performance: Delivers industry-class transmit power (up to +33 dBm) and fast read throughput to maximize tag reads and range in busy RFID workflows.
• Multi-port flexibility: Offered in 4- and 8-antenna configurations to cover single portals or multiple dock doors with fewer devices, lowering deployment and management effort.
• Rugged industrial design: Die-cast aluminum housing with IP53 ingress protection and MIL-STD-810G durability for reliable operation in harsh, dusty or damp environments.
• Flexible power and connectivity: Supports PoE (802.3af), PoE+ (802.3at) and 24V DC plus Ethernet, USB, serial and GPIO interfaces for straightforward integration and simplified cabling.
• Edge processing: Linux-based platform with onboard memory and the ability to host embedded applications, reducing backend processing and network load.

Specifications

• Product Name: Zebra FX9600 Ultra-Rugged RFID Reader
• Brand: Zebra
• Category: Fixed Mount Scanners / Fixed UHF RFID Reader
• Model / MPN examples: FX9600-82320A50-US, FX9600-42325A50-E8, FX9600-42325A56-WR
• Antenna Ports: 4 or 8 (variant dependent)
• Antenna Connector Type: RP-TNC Female
• Power Options: PoE (802.3af), PoE+ (802.3at), or 24V DC
• Maximum Transmit Power: Up to +33 dBm
• Transmit Power Range (PoE): 0 to +31.5 dBm
• Transmit Power Range (PoE+ / 24V DC): 0 to +33 dBm
• Maximum Read Rate: 1250 tags/sec
• Maximum Receive Sensitivity: -86 dBm
• Air Interface Protocols: EPCglobal UHF Class 1 Gen 2 V2 (ISO 18000-63)
• Operating Frequency (UHF): 902–928 MHz (and regional variants including 865–868 MHz / 800 MHz)
• Interfaces: Ethernet (10/100 BaseT), USB Host (Type A), USB Client (Type B), Serial (DB9/RS-232)
• General Purpose I/O (GPIO): 4 inputs, 4 outputs, optically isolated
• Memory: 512 MB Flash, 256 MB DRAM
• Operating System: Linux (embedded)
• Housing Material: Die-cast aluminum
• Ingress Protection Rating: IP53
• Military Standard Compliance: MIL-STD-810G (select variants)
• Operating Temperature Range: -20 to +55 °C
• Dimensions (example): 273.05 x 184.15 x 50.8 mm
• Weight (example): 2.13 kg