Zebra RFID FXSeries Host C SDK 1.0

Zebra RFID FXSeries Host C SDK is a C-language software development kit that helps you build host-side applications to control and monitor Zebra FX Series fixed RFID readers over a network. It provides a consistent, high-level API that simplifies reader configuration, tag operations, and event handling, so you can integrate reliable RFID functionality into industrial and enterprise solutions faster.

Key capabilities

• Connect to and manage FX Series readers (such as FX7500 and FX9600) from Windows or Linux hosts
• Start and stop inventory, read EPC Gen 2/ISO 18000-6C tags, and perform write/lock/kill operations
• Access tag data fields (EPC, TID, and user memory) with flexible filtering and singulation
• Configure antennas, RF power, sessions, and reader modes; set triggers and reporting options
• Receive tag reports and reader events with timestamps and RSSI (and other metadata when supported)
• Control GPIO (GPI/GPO) for sensors, lights, and relays to enable automation workflows
• Discover readers on the network, manage connections, and support firmware updates
• Use synchronous and asynchronous APIs with callbacks for scalable, event-driven applications

What’s included

• C libraries and header files
• Sample projects and source code demonstrating common tasks
• API documentation and developer guides
• Build support for common toolchains (for example, Microsoft Visual Studio and GCC/Clang)

Typical use cases

• Fixed portals and dock doors
• Conveyor and sortation systems
• Work-in-process tracking and asset visibility in manufacturing and warehousing

Availability, features, and metadata returned can vary by reader model and firmware. Refer to Zebra’s official documentation and release notes for precise platform support and capabilities.

Zebra RFID FXSeries Host C SDK is developed by Zebra. The most popular version of this product among our users is 1.0.