

Zebra FX9600 Fixed UHF RFID Reader
An industrial fixed UHF RFID reader with 4 or 8 antenna ports, up to +33 dBm output, -86 dBm sensitivity and an IP53 die-cast aluminium housing.
- 4-port (FX9600-4) or 8-port (FX9600-8) models
- Transmit power up to +33.0 dBm
- -86 dBm receive sensitivity
- EPC Class 1 Gen 2 V2 / ISO 18000-63
Zebra FX9600 Fixed UHF RFID Reader overview
The FX9600 is Zebra's high-performance fixed UHF RFID reader for high-volume read points. It is available with 4 or 8 monostatic antenna ports, delivers up to +33 dBm transmit power on PoE+ or 24 V DC, and has a receive sensitivity of -86 dBm for reading weak or distant tags.
It supports ISO 18000-63 (EPC Class 1 Gen 2 V2) in global and US-only frequency versions. Connectivity includes 10/100 Ethernet, USB host and client and serial, with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth via dongle, and there are four optically isolated inputs and outputs for sensors, lights and gates. It runs Linux and supports .NET, C and Java development.
The IP53-rated die-cast aluminium housing operates from -20 °C to 55 °C. Zebra lists warehouse inventory, logistics pallet and case tracking, manufacturing asset tracking and retail item-level tagging as applications.
Key features
- 4-port (FX9600-4) or 8-port (FX9600-8) models
- Transmit power up to +33.0 dBm
- -86 dBm receive sensitivity
- EPC Class 1 Gen 2 V2 / ISO 18000-63
- Ethernet, USB and serial connectivity; PoE/PoE+ powered
- 4 inputs and 4 outputs, optically isolated
- IP53 die-cast aluminium housing
- .NET, C and Java APIs
Technical specifications
| Air protocol | ISO 18000-63 (EPC Class 1 Gen 2 V2) |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Global: 902-928 MHz and 865-868 MHz; US: 902-928 MHz |
| Transmit power | 0 dBm to +33.0 dBm (PoE+, 24 V DC); 0 dBm to +31.5 dBm (PoE, 12 V DC, 4-port models only) |
| Receive sensitivity | -86 dBm monostatic |
| Antenna ports | FX9600-4: 4 monostatic ports; FX9600-8: 8 monostatic ports (reverse polarity TNC) |
| Communications | 10/100 BaseT Ethernet (RJ45); USB Host and Client (Type A and B); Serial (DB9) |
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| GPIO | 4 inputs, 4 outputs, optically isolated (terminal block) |
| Power | PoE (802.3af), PoE+ (802.3at), +24 V DC |
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| Processor / memory / OS | Texas Instruments AM3505 (600 MHz); 512 MB Flash, 256 MB DRAM; Linux |
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| APIs | Host: .NET, C and Java EMDK; embedded: C and Java SDK |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to +55 °C |
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| Sealing | IP53 |
| Housing | Die-cast aluminium |
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| Dimensions | 10.75 in. L x 7.25 in. W x 2.0 in. D |
| Weight | Approx. 2.13 kg |
Specifications are based on the manufacturer’s published information and may change. Please confirm critical requirements with our team before ordering.
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About Zebra
Zebra Technologies is a US-based manufacturer of enterprise data-capture and printing hardware. Its portfolio spans industrial and desktop thermal barcode printers, mobile printers, card printers, handheld and fixed scanners, rugged Android mobile computers and RFID readers.
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