RFID Reader

EMPOWER YOUR HANDHELDS WITH RFID

Whether your workers are capturing RFID tags or barcodes, they get leading edge technology that delivers unparalleled performance. And with support for Android™, iOS, and in the future, Windows®, you get real investment protection — the RFD 8500 sleds you buy today will work with the devices you use now, and in the future.

• SCANNING TECHNOLOGY

  Array Imager

• DECODE CAPABILITY

  1D, 2D, PDF417 and mobile barcodes and RFID

• DROP SPECIFICATIONS

  Multiple 4 ft./1.2 m drops to concrete (0° to 40° C)

• WEIGHT

  Imager Version: 15.3 oz./~435 grams;
  Non-Imager version: 15.3 oz./~430 grams

• POWER

  PowerPrecision Li-Ion batteries, 4410 mAh

Description RFD8500 HANDHELD RFID/1D/2D SLED TURNS ALMOST ANY MOBILE COMPUTER INTO A HANDHELD RFID READER

Add high-performance next generation RFID and 1D/2D barcode scanning to the mobile devices of today and tomorrow — simply, easily and cost-effectively. Just pair the Bluetooth-enabled RFD8500 with a compatible Zebra or third-party mobile device and you’re ready to go. You can attach the mobile device to the RFD8500 sled for a complete one-piece solution — or workers can put the mobile device in a pocket and use the RFD8500 in standalone mode.

MULTI-OS, MULTI-PLATFORM AND EASY TO DEPLOY

Leverage your mobile computing strategy and add world-class data collection capability in an economical way. And, it’s easy to deploy. 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

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, batch mode enables the collection of up to 500 bar codes and/or 42,000 RFID tags.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE BATTERY AND TAG CAPTURE

With AutoMac and our patent-pending breakthrough antenna design, you get maximum read/write speeds and coverage required to maximize workforce efficiency. And, our unique power-optimizing algorithm delivers the superior battery cycle times that ensure full-shift power, even with intensive usage.