RFD40
RFID Standard Sled
Product Reference Guide
MN-004189-01EN
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Contents
Getting Started
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................. 6
Setting up the RFD40 RFID Standard Sled .......................................................................... 6
Features ................................................................................................................................ 7
Adaptor Installation ............................................................................................................... 8
Installing the Mobile Computer into the Sled ...................................................................... 9
Removing the Mobile Computer from the Sled ................................................................... 9
Sled Battery Replacement .................................................................................................. 10
Battery Installation ............................................................................................................ 10
Battery Removal ............................................................................................................... 10
Charging ............................................................................................................................. 11
UI Indicators ........................................................................................................................ 12
Decode LED Definitions .................................................................................................... 12
Battery LED Definitions ..................................................................................................... 12
Battery Beeper Indications ................................................................................................ 12
Trigger Modes ............................................................................................................................... 13
123RFID Mobile
Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 14
Installing 123RFID Mobile ................................................................................................... 14
Using 123RFID Mobile ........................................................................................................ 14
Readers List ...................................................................................................................... 15
Rapid Read ....................................................................................................................... 18
Locate Tag ........................................................................................................................ 21
Settings ............................................................................................................................. 31
RFID Settings ................................................................................................................... 33
Application Settings .......................................................................................................... 43
123RFID Desktop Application
123RFID Desktop Features ................................................................................................ 44
Connect ............................................................................................................................... 45
Read .................................................................................................................................... 46
Reader Configuration .......................................................................................................... 47
Reader Name ................................................................................................................... 48
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Contents
General Parameter Settings ............................................................................................. 48
Region Configuration ........................................................................................................ 49
Antenna Configuration ...................................................................................................... 50
Trigger Configuration ........................................................................................................ 51
Pre-Filter Configuration ..................................................................................................... 52
Advanced Configuration Settings ...................................................................................... 53
Save and Print Configuration ............................................................................................ 54
Firmware Management ....................................................................................................... 55
Maintenance and Technical Specifications
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 57
Known Harmful Ingredients ............................................................................................... 57
Approved Cleaners ........................................................................................................... 58
Cleaning the Sled ............................................................................................................. 58
Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................... 59
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 60
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About This Guide
The table below describes the configuration of the RFD40 RFID Standard sled.
Table 1 RFD40 RFID Standard Sled Configurations
SKU Description
RFD4030 RFD40, Standard, Standard Range Circular Polarized Antenna, UHF RFID Only,
Gun, No Imager, 7000mAh Battery, Midnight Black
Service Information
If you have a problem using the equipment, contact your facility's technical or systems support. If there is a
problem with the equipment, they will contact the Zebra Global Customer Support Center at:
zebra.com/support.
When contacting Zebra support, please have the following information available:
• Serial number of the unit
• Model number or product name
• Software type and version number
Zebra responds to calls by e-mail, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in support agreements.
If your problem cannot be solved by Zebra support, you may need to return your equipment for servicing
and will be given specific directions. Zebra is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if
the approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty.
If you purchased your business product from a Zebra business partner, contact that business partner for
support.
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Getting Started
Unpacking
This chapter provides information on RFD40 RFID Standard sled parts, battery installation, mobile device
attachment, LED indications, and charging. Carefully remove all protective material from the RFD40 RFID
Standard sled and save the shipping container for later storage and shipping.
Verify the following items are in the box:
• RFD40 RFID Standard sled
• Battery
• Lanyard
• Quick Start Guide
Inspect the equipment for damage. If any equipment is missing or damaged, contact the Zebra Support
Center immediately.
For a full list of accessories that can be used with the RFD40 RFID Standard sled, refer to the product
specific Technical Accessory Guide available at: zebra.com/support.
Setting up the RFD40 RFID Standard Sled
The RFD40 UHF RFID Standard sled provides RAIN Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag reading,
writing, and locating capability to supported Zebra mobile computers.
To use the sled for the first time with a mobile computer:
1. Insert the battery into the sled
2. Charge the sled in the charging cradle, charging cup, or by USB-C cable.
3. Replace the standard cover that comes with the sled with the adaptor that is specific to the mobile
computer being used with the sled.
4. Place the mobile computer into the adaptor headfirst.
5. Attach the mobile computer on the sled.
6. Set the region using 123RFID Desktop or 123RFID Mobile.
For the latest versions of guides and software, go to: zebra.com/support.
For detailed information, refer to the Product Reference Guide at: zebra.com/support.
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Features
The RFD40 RFID Standard sled adds a RFID gun-style handle with a scanning trigger to the mobile
computer or Windows PC. Used for all RFID operations, the sled increases comfort when using the mobile
computer in scan-intensive applications for extended periods of time.
Figure 1 RFD40 RFID Standard Sled Features
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1 Adaptor (Sold Separately)
2 Coin Screws (4)
3 Adaptor Label
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eConnex
TM
Communication Port
5 Battery Status LED
6 Decode LED
7 Tri-Function Trigger
8 Charging Contact and USB-C Port
9 Tethering Point for Handstrap
10 Rubber Foot
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Adaptor Installation
To install the adaptor,
1. Remove the cover by pulling up on the lip.
2. Secure the adaptor onto the sled by fastening the four coin screws into the sled.
Figure 2 Adapter Installation
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Installing the Mobile Computer into the Sled
To secure the mobile computer to the RFD40 Standard RFID sled, place the top of the device fully forward
into the sled adaptor and push down on the bottom of the mobile computer.
NOTE: Depending on the mobile computer being used with the sled, the mobile computer may be
inserted into the adaptor tail-end first.
NOTE: While installing the mobile computer into the adaptor, use caution and do not to collide with the
eConnex
TM
communication port pins on the RFD40.
Removing the Mobile Computer from the Sled
To remove the mobile computer from the RFD40 Standard RFID sled, firmly hold the sled handle, and lift
the device off of the sled base.
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Sled Battery Replacement
Battery Installation
To install the battery:
1. Align the battery with the notch facing the back of the device.
2. Slide the battery into the handle of the device.
3. Snap the battery into place.
Battery Removal
To remove the battery, pinch the clips to unlock the battery and slide downwards to release.
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Charging
Before using the RFD40 for the first time, fully charge the battery by placing it in the charging cradle until
the LED Power/Charging Indicator turns solid green. The RFD40 RFID sled and mobile computer may be
charged in the charging cradle individually or attached together.
When an RFD40 RFID sled is removed from a charging cradle, it is automatically powered on. If a reader
is not used for a duration of 30 minutes, the reader enters low power mode.
Figure 3
Single Slot Charging Cradle
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UI Indicators
The RFD40 RFID Standard sled presents multiple modalities to inform the user of various device states.
The sled provides LED definitions for decode and battery status as well as beeper indications to indicate
the charge progress of the battery. The trigger on the sled is capable of carrying out various programmable
tasks to decode and initiate a bootloader recovery.
Decode LED Definitions
Table 2 RFD40 RFID Standard Sled Decode LED Indications
Scan LED Status
Good Scan Green
Scan Error Red
RFID Tag Read Indicator Enabled Green
Read Error Red
Battery LED Definitions
Table 3 RFD40 RFID Standard Sled LED Definitions While Charging
Condition Indication
Pre-charging Amber (Fast, Fast, Slow)
Charging Amber (Blinking)
Fully Charged Green (Stays On)
Charging Error Amber (Fast Blinking)
Firmware Update in Progress Amber-Blinking
Battery Beeper Indications
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Table 4 RFD40 RFID Standard Sled RFD40 Battery Beeper Indications
Condition Tone
Low Battery (20%) Medium-length tones
Lower Battery (10%) Short tones - repeat
Suspend High/Medium/Low
Charging Short tone when the charger is connected.
Fully Charged One Beep
Charging Error Three Beeps (single occurrence)
Power On Low/Medium/High Beep
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Trigger Modes
NOTE: By default, the device assumes the upper trigger as the RFID decode trigger and the lower
trigger as the mobile computer decode trigger.
Table 5 RFD40 RFID Standard Sled Default Trigger Functions
Condition Upper
Trigger
RFID Start/Stop X - - User Programmable.
Barcode Start/Stop - X - User Programmable.
Start Bootloader Recovery - X - Press and hold the lower trigger for
Configurable/Signal Intent
to Mobile Device
- - X Feature support is determined by the
Lower
Trigger
Both
Triggers
Description
five seconds while inserting the
battery.
mobile computer being used with the
device.
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123RFID Mobile
This section describes the 123RFID Mobile Application which demonstrates the RFD40 RFID Standard
sled’s capability and tag operation functionality.
Requirements
Requirements for the 123RFID Mobile Application for Android are as follows:
• Zebra approved mobile computer compatible with the RFD40 Standard RFID sled.
• 123RFID Mobile Application APK.
Installing 123RFID Mobile
Install the 123RFID Mobile Application on the mobile computer from zebra.com/support or from the Google
Play Store. The procedure to install the software on an Android device is dependent upon the Android
version.
To install the software:
1. Connect the Android device to your computer. It is connected as MTP Device and shown as a drive on
the computer. For information on transferring files using Media Transfer Protocol, refer to the Mobile
Computer Integrator Guide at: zebra.com/support.
2. Navigate to Device Settings > Security and check Unknown Sources to allow installation of applications
from unknown sources.
3. Copy the 123RFID_Mobile_1.0.x.x.apk file to the mobile device.
4. Go to Settings > Security and select Unknown sources.
5. Use the File Manager to locate the 123RFID_Mobile_1.0.x.x.apk file in the folder to which it is copied in
Step 3 and select it.
6. In the pop-up window, select the Android App installer to begin installation.
Using 123RFID Mobile
To use the application for RFID operations:
1. Launch the 123RFID Mobile Application for Android on the mobile device.
2. From the Readers list, tap on the available RFD40 device listed under Available Readers to connect
and view the Rapid Read screen.
3. Tap Settings > RFID > Advanced Reader Options > Antenna. Power Level is set to 27.0 dBm by
default. However, it is shown as 270 dbm because the value used is in units of tens of dBm. Japan units
are set to a different default power level depending on the SKU type.
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Tap the Back button and select Regulatory to set the region in which the device is operating.
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Readers List
From the bottom navigation menu tap the Readers icon.
Figure 4 Settings - Readers List Screen
Tap a reader name from the Readers List to establish a session with the selected reader. Tap again to
terminate the session. To obtain additional information about the device, tap Reader Details.
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Figure 5 Reader Details
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Updating the Device Firmware
Update the device firmware by tapping Firmware Update from the menu. Next, select the firmware version
to be loaded onto the device and tap the Update Firmware button.
Figure 6 Firmware Update
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Rapid Read
Tap Rapid Read from the Home or Menu screen.
Figure 7 Rapid Read Screen
The Rapid Read and Inventory screens display the following data (see Inventory on page 19).
• Total Reads
• Unique tag count
• Read time (mm:ss)
• Tag read rate (tags/sec).
The Rapid Read and Inventory screens present two different views of the inventory operation on the
reader. The Start/Stop functionality can be used interchangeably on both screens. For example, when
operation starts on the Rapid Read screen and you navigate to the Inventory screen, the button available
on the Inventory screen is Stop. The same is true when the operation starts on the Inventory screen.
During the rapid read process, you can navigate to the Inventory screen to view tag details along with tag
counts for each tag. The statistics displayed are maintained on the Rapid Read and Inventory screens
regardless of the screen used to start the process.
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Select Start to start the rapid read inventory operation. Select Stop to stop inventory operation.
NOTE The scan trigger on the device can also start and stop the inventory operation. Press the trigger
Progressing to another screen does not halt the operation. However, attempting to make changes or
perform another operation while rapid read is in process results in an error.
Inventory
Once tags begin reading, the tag details populate the inventory screen. To filter the information by type,
tap the Memory Bank dropdown menu and select User, Reserved, TID, or EPC.
Select Inventory from the Home or Menu screen.
Figure 8 Inventory Screen
to start, continue to hold and release to stop.
Memory
Bank
Tag reading is started and stopped on this screen as well as on the Rapid Read screen (see Rapid Read
on page 18). When the process starts, tag information displays on the screen.
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Tap Start to start the rapid read inventory operation. The Start button changes to Stop. Tap Stop to stop
the read inventory operation.
NOTE The scan trigger on the device can also start and stop the inventory operation. Press the trigger
to start, continue to hold and release to stop.
The tag ID selected can be filtered by RFID Settings, Locate, Pre Filters, and Tag Write. After selecting
a tag, tap on the action bar Locate icon to go to the Locate screen. Tags are fully convertible to ASCII
format. ASCII mode may be enabled by selecting Settings > Application Settings.
Figure 9 Tag Data Filters
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