Zebra RFD8500 User Manual

SPECIFICATION SHEET

ZEB RA RFD8500 UH F RFID SLED

RFD8500 SeRieS

Easily add high-performance UHF RFID and bar code
capture to the mobile devices of today and tomorrow

With the RFD8500, you can empower select Zebra and compatible third-party mobile devices, tablets and smart phones with
enterprise-class UHF RFID and 1D/2D bar code scanning technology, whenever and wherever you need it — simply, easily and
cost-eectively. Just pair this Bluetooth-enabled sled with your mobile device and attach the mobile device to the RFD8500 for a
single-handed RFID reader solution — or put the mobile device in a pocket or holster and use the RFD8500 in standalone mode.
With support for Android, iOS, and in the future, Windows, you get real investment protection — the RFD8500 sleds you buy today
will work with the devices you use now, and in the future. When it comes to performance, whether your workers are capturing
RFID tags or bar codes, the RFD8500 is unparalleled — workers can capture tags and bar codes faster and with ease, improving
productivity, operational eciency and customer service. The RFD8500 — Style you can admire. Comfort you can feel. Flexibility
your enterprise needs. Performance you can rely on. Battery life you can take for granted. And value you can appreciate.

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 AutoMac* and our patent-pending
break through antenna design, you get
maximum read/write speeds and coverage
required to maximize workforce eciency.

High performance battery
for full shift operation

Our unique power-optimizing algorithm
delivers the superior battery cycle times
that ensure full-shif t 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, batch mode
enables the collection of up to 500 bar
codes and/or 40,000 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.

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 non­clonable tags to prevent counterfeit
product from entering your supply chain.
In addition, the RFD8500 allows
businesses to protect a consumer’s
post-sales privacy, for instance, by hiding
data until a tag is interrogated by the
RFD8500 with an untraceable privilege
— when a purchased product is returned
for a refund or exchange.

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 third­party mobile computer via a Quad Lock
or slide-on/slide-o Zebra custom­tailored adaptor.

Instantly capture any printed
or electronic 1D/2D bar code

Zebra’s SE4710 enterprise-class imager
oers proprietary PRZM Intelligent Imaging
technology, a megapixel sensor and
advanced optics for lightning-fast capture
of 1D and 2D bar codes — even if they are
dirty, damaged or poorly printed.

Easily toggle between
RFID and bar code scanning

Users can simply tap on a button to
switch between RFID and bar code
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 Sof tware 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.

THE RFD8500  THE RIGHT DEVICE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WW W.ZEBRA.COM/RFD8500
OR ACCESS OUR GLOBAL CONTACT DIRECTORY AT WW W.ZEBR A.COM/CONTACT

SPECIFICATION SHEET

ZEB RA RFD8500 UH F RFID SLED

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 oers the s tyle 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.

RFD8500 Specifications Chart

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Dimensions

Weight

Power PowerPrecision Li-I on batte ries, 4410 mAh

Configurations RFID only o r RFID with SE4710 Imager

Notification LED and audible tone

User Input Trigger, 3 push button sw itch

5.1 in. H x 3.1 in. W x in. 7.3 in. L
13 cm H x 8 cm W x 18.5 cm L

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

RFID PERFORMANCE

Standards
Supported

RFID Engine Zebra Proprietar y Radio Technology

Fastest Read Rate 600+ tags/sec

Nominal Read
Range

Frequency Range/
RF Output

Batch Mode
Memor y

EPC Class 1 Gen 2; EPC Gen2 V2

20+ ft ./ 6+ m

US: 902-928 MHz; 4 - 34 dBm (EIRP)
EU: 865-868MHz; 4 - 34 dBm (EIRP)
Japan: 916-921Mhz (w LBT ), 4 - 34 dBm (EIRP)
Japan: 916-923 Mhz, 4- 27 dBm (EIRP)

Store 40,000+ RFID Tags, 500 barcode

USER ENVIRONMENT

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

Tumble
Specification

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

Sealing IP52

1000 drops (500 tumbles, 1.6 ft./0.5 m)
at room temperature

+/-15 kV air discharge,
+/-8kV direct discharge,
+/-8kVdc indire ct discharge

COMMUNICATION

Bluetooth

Bluetooth

Bluetooth

Compatible
Host Devices
(Bluetooth

ACCESSORIES

External Inter face MicroUSB Connector and Charging

Other Accessories Ad apter mount s for Ent erpr ise Zebra Mobile

REGULATORY

EMI/E MC FCC Part 15 Subpar t B Clas s B; ICE S 003 Clas s B;

Electrical Safety UL 60950-1, CAN /CSA C22.2 No. 60 950-1,

RF Exposure EU: EN 50364, EN 62479; USA : FCC Part 2

RFID/Bluetooth EU: EN 300 328, FCC Pa rt 15 Subpart C;

WARRANTY

Subject to the te rms of Zebra’s hardware warranty statement, the
RFD8500 is warranted against defects in wor kmanship and materials for
a per iod of 1 (one) year from the date of shipment. For complete warr anty
statement, go to: http://ww w.

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Class 2

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Pairing Secure Si mple Pairin g ‘just work s’ met hod

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Bluetoot h® Version 2.1
SPP profile
HID Profile
App le iAP2/MFi

Devices with Andr oid 4.4 or iOS 8 OS

Cradle based charging

Computers; Quad lock adapte r for variet y of
smart ph ones

EN 301 48 9-1; EN 301 489-3; EN 301 489 -17;
EN 55 022 Clas s B; EN55 024; EN 55032 Cl ass B

IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1

(Section 2.1091), OET Bull etin 65 Supplement C;
Canada: R SS-102

Canada: R SS-247

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.com/ warranty

* AutoMac is a self-optimizing radio feature that automatically adapts to fast tag reading in various environments.

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