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- Leverage your mobile computing strategy and add world-class data collection capability in an economical way. Provides the peace of mind that the investment you make today will serve your business needs tomorrow.
- With AutoMac1 and our patent-pending breakthrough antenna design, you get maximum read/write speeds and coverage required to maximize workforce efficiency.
- Our unique power-optimizing algorithm delivers the superior battery cycle times that ensure full-shift power, even with intensive usage.
- Enable a real-time wireless connection to your mobile or backend systems via Bluetooth 2.1 or later. If a wireless connection is not available, batch mode enables the collection of up to 500 barcodes and/or 40,000 RFID tags. Just sync to upload the data from the RFD8500 to the host device at any time.
- Permanently attach to a compatible mobile device to create a dedicated inventory management device; temporarily attach to enable RFID when and where you need it on the mobile device of your choice, bringing comfort to inventory management tasks; deploy as separate devices — workers can put the host mobile computer in a pocket or on a desk to protect the device and create a lighter RFID solution.
Easily add high-performance UHF RFID and barcode capture to your Zebra® mobile devices, smartphones and tablets. The RFD8500 UHF RFID Sled and the RFD8550 UHF RFID Sled with 1D/2D barcode scanner enable you to extend the reach of your RFID data capture platform further than ever before. Workers can collect RFID and barcode data with a compatible mobile computer in real time, driving more accurate inventory and asset management. Plus, the RFD8500 and RFD8550 are designed for simplicity and ease of use. Just attach the RFD8500 or RFD8550 to a compatible mobile device to create a powerful, single-handed RFID reader and barcode scanner. Or, use the RFD8500 in standalone mode, and place the mobile computer in a pocket or holster to free up your hands. And Zebra’s Mobility DNA tools make it easy to integrate, deploy and manage your RFID data capture solution, maximizing the value of your investment.
EASILY ADD HIGH-PERFORMANCE UHF RFID AND BARCODE CAPTURE TO THE MOBILE DEVICES OF TODAY AND TOMORROW
With the RFD8500, operational efficiency and customer service
MULTI-OS AND MULTI-PLATFORM
Leverage your mobile computing strategy and add world-class data collection capability in an economical way. Provides the peace of mind that the investment you make today will serve your business needs tomorrow
FAST RFID TAG CAPTURE IN VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTS
With AutoMac1 and our patent-pending breakthrough antenna design, you get maximum read/write speeds and coverage required to maximize workforce efficiency.
HIGH PERFORMANCE BATTERY FOR FULL SHIFT OPERATION
Our unique power-optimizing algorithm delivers the superior battery cycle times that ensure full-shift power, even with intensive usage
FLEXIBLE CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS: BLUETOOTH OR BATCH MODE
Enable a real-time wireless connection to your mobile or backend systems via Bluetooth 2.1 or later. If a wireless connection is not available,000 RFID tags. Just sync to upload the data from the RFD8500 to the host device at any time
FLEXIBLE DEPLOYMENT OPTIONS
Permanently attach to a compatible mobile device to create a dedicated inventory management device; temporarily attach to enable RFID when and where you need it on the mobile device of your choice, bringing comfort to inventory management tasks; deploy as separate devices — workers can put the host mobile computer in a pocket or on a desk to protect the device and create a lighter RFID solution
EASY TO DEPLOY: ATTACH AND REMOVE IN SECONDS WITH STANDARD QUAD LOCK MOUNTS AND CUSTOM-TAILORED ADAPTERS
Just twist to lock onto or remove the RFD8500 from any Zebra or third-party mobile computer via a Quad Lock or slide-on/slide-off Zebra custom-tailored adaptor
PREVENT COUNTERFEITING AND PROTECT CONSUMER PRIVACY WITH EPC GLOBAL GEN2 V2
Protect profitability, customer safety and privacy with some of the latest RFID features. Cryptographic tag authentication provides extensive protection against tag cloning, allowing you to deploy non-clonable tags to prevent counterfeit product from entering your supply chain. In addition, the RFD8500 allows businesses to protect consumers’ post-sales privacy. For instance, when a purchased product is returned for a full refund or exchange, the data is hidden until a tag is interrogated by the RFD8500 with an untraceable privilege
INSTANTLY CAPTURE ANY PRINTED OR ELECTRONIC 1D/2D BARCODE
Zebra’s SE4710 enterprise-class imager offers proprietary PRZM Intelligent Imaging technology, a megapixel sensor and advanced optics for lightning-fast capture of 1D and 2D barcodes — even if they are dirty, damaged or poorly printed.
EASILY TOGGLE BETWEEN RFID AND BARCODE SCANNING
Users can simply tap on a button to switch between RFID and barcode scanning modes on the fly, maximizing ease-of-use and productivity.
FAST AND EASY APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT WITH ZEBRA’S UNIQUE ZETI PROTOCOL
Our powerful Zebra Easy Text Interface (ZETI) can be used across many OS platforms, reducing the need to utilize a Software Development Kit (SDK) to integrate RFD8500 features into your application. This human readable ASCII protocol makes it fast and easy for the host to communicate with RFD8500 without the need to create an actual application, reducing application development time and cost.
ENTERPRISE-CLASS CHARGING SOLUTIONS FOR EASY POWER MANAGEMENT
The RFD8500 is compatible with the Zebra TC55 broad eco-system of charging accessories, potentially reducing or even eliminating the need to purchase charging solutions.
DEPLOY ALL AROUND THE WORLD
The RFD8500 offers the style you need for customer-facing areas as well as the durability for all-day everyday business use, making it ideal in just about every industry. And with regulatory approvals for over 80+ countries, the RFD8500 can be deployed globally across your operations
RFID/BLUETOOTH
EU: EN 300 328, FCC Part 15 Subpart C; Canada: RSS-247
RF EXPOSURE
EU: EN 50364, EN 62479; USA: FCC Part 2 (Section 2.1091), OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C; Canada: RSS-102
REGULATORY
EMI/EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B; ICES 003 Class B; EN 301 489-1; EN 301 489-3; EN 301 489-17; EN 55022 Class B; EN55024; EN 55032 Class B Electrical Safety UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1
WEIGHT
Imager Version: 15.3 oz./~435 grams; Non-Imager version: 15.3 oz./~430 grams
DIMENSIONS
5.1 in. H x 3.1 in. W x 7.3 in. L 13 cm H x 8 cm W x 18.5 cm L
FASTEST READ RATE
900+ tags/sec
NOMINAL READ RANGE
20+ ft./6+ m
STANDARDS SUPPORTED
EPC Class 1 Gen 2; EPC Gen2 V2 RFID Engine Zebra Proprietary Radio Technology
USER ENVIRONMENT
Multiple 4 ft./1.2 m drops to concrete (0° to 40° C) Tumble Specification 1000 drops (500 tumbles, 1.6 ft./0.5 m) at room temperature Operating Temp. -10°C to 40°C/14°F to 104°F Storage Temp. -40°C to 70°C/-40°F to 158°F Charging Temp. 0°C to 40°C/14°F to 104°F Humidity 5-85% non-condensing Electrostatic Discharge +/-15kV air discharge +/-8kV direct discharge +/-8kVdc indirect discharge Sealing IP52
COMPATIBLE HOST DEVICES (BLUETOOTH)
Devices with Android 4.4 or iOS 8 OS
ACCESSORIES
MicroUSB Connector and Charging Cradle-based charging Other Accessories Adapter mounts for Enterprise Zebra Mobile Computers; Quad lock adapter for variety of smart phones
COMPATIBLE HOST DEVICES (BLUETOOTH)
Devices with Android 4.4 or iOS 8 OS
BLUETOOTH CLASS
2 Bluetooth Pairing Secure Simple Pairing ‘just works’ method
BLUETOOTH PAIRING
MicroUSB Connector and Charging Cradle-based charging Other Accessories Adapter mounts for Enterprise Zebra Mobile Computers; Quad lock adapter for variety of smart phones
BLUETOOTH VERSION
2.1 SPP profile HID Profile Apple iAP2