Faster. Smarter. Future-proof.
Your business is being challenged to work faster and more efficiently than ever before. Gain the edge and efficiency you need with the RFD40 UHF RFID Premium and Premium Plus Sled. Connect to current and future Zebra mobile computers directly through eConnex™ adaptors, or wirelessly with Bluetooth® 5.3 capability. Industry-first Wi-Fi 6 enables easy over-the-air (OTA) device management.* Decrease cycle-counting time with an industry-best 1,300+ tag reads per second, optimized read range, tri-function programmable trigger and increased battery capacity, along with the durable drop specs, optimal battery performance and superior ergonomic design you expect from Zebra.
Empower Your Workers
Next Generation Connectivity
With the new eConnex™ technology that allows for snap-and-go pairing, you can future-proof your workplace with a sled that supports the latest Zebra mobile computers including WWAN-enabled variants. What's more, the sleds can connect instantly to supported Zebra eConnex™-enabled devices including the TC21/26, EC50/55 and future models.
Adaptive Solutions
RFD40 Premium and Premium Plus Sleds are fully enabled to support Zebra's current mobile computers and smartphones, as well as new mobile computers and third-party smartphones as they come out. Easy-to-change, tool-free sled adaptors allow associates to swap out an adaptor quickly while maintaining compatibility without needing to send devices to IT for retrofitting.
Durability You Can Depend On
Zebra devices have the ability to withstand everyday environments. RFD40 Sleds have a five-foot drop-to-concrete specification and a 500 cycle 0.5 meter/1.6 foot tumble specification to replicate realworld knocks and bumps. They have IP54 sealing for dust and water protection, and an extended operating temperature range of -10°C to 50°C/14°F to 122°F. With these durable specifications, you can feel confident that RFD40 Sleds will meet the demanding needs of your workplace.
Flexible and Future-Proof Charging
Charging solutions for RFD40 Sleds provide users a flexible way to power up the sled and mobile computer in a variety of ways. Featuring two sets of charging pins, each cradle cup can charge an RFD40 Sled by itself, the mobile computer by itself, or a combination of RFD40 Sled and mobile computer when attached together. Cradle cups are available for each combination of RFD40 Sled and mobile computer, including TC21/26 and EC50/55.
A USB-C port on the bottom of the RFD40 Sled, as well as a pinned connector, allows for connecting an RFD40 Sled to a Windows based PC or other host via a USB-C cable or cable cup, which enables an RFD40 Sled to be used as a tethered RFID reader.
World-Class Development and Enablement Tools
Quickly transition to the latest generation of products without the need for a major application rewrite. The Software Development Kits (SDKs) for RFD40 Premium and Premium Plus Sleds are based on current Zebra RFID handheld SDKs. Only a recompile of the current application with the new SDK is required for you to get up and running on the new RFD40 Sleds.
The RFD40 Premium and Premium Plus Sleds can now connect to 123RFID Desktop via USB cable, cable cup or Bluetooth, so you can configure your sleds live and offline. Use 123RFID Desktop for proofs-of-concept, demos and performing firmware upgrades.
Wireless Functionality
Integrated Wi-Fi 6 capability in the RFD40 Premium and Premium Plus Sleds allows for easy over-the-air (OTA) device management, while Bluetooth 5.3 and NFC tap-to-pair make it easier than ever to connect to current and future Zebra mobile computers and third-
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