RFD90 UltraRugged UHF RFID
Sled
Quick Start Guide
MN-004376-02EN Rev A
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Contents
About this Document...................................................................................................................................... 4
Notational Conventions......................................................................................................................... 4
Service Information................................................................................................................................. 4
Getting Started................................................................................................................................................. 6
Unpacking..................................................................................................................................................6
Adaptor Installation................................................................................................................................. 7
RFD9030 Standard-Range Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID Sled Features..........................................7
RFD9090 Long-Range Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID Sled.................................................................. 9
Device Installation................................................................................................................................... 9
Device Removal..............................................................................................................................10
Battery Replacement..............................................................................................................................11
Battery Installation......................................................................................................................... 12
Pairing the Sled with a Mobile Computer.......................................................................................12
Charging....................................................................................................................................................14
UI Indicators.............................................................................................................................................14
LED Definitions................................................................................................................................14
Beeper Indications.........................................................................................................................15
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About this Document
About this Document
This document provides information on using the RFD9030 Ultra-Rugged Standard-Range UHF RFID sled
and the RFD9090 Long-Range Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID sled.
Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
Bold text is used to highlight the following:
• Dialog box, window, and screen names.
• Drop-down list and list box names.
• Checkbox and radio button names.
• Checkbox and radio button names.
• Icons on a screen.
• Key names on a keypad.
• Button names on a screen.
Bullets (•) indicate:
• Action items.
• List of alternatives.
• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential.
Sequential lists (for example, those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.
Service Information
If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Zebra Global Customer Support for your region.
Contact information is available at: zebra.com/support.
When contacting 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 email, telephone, or fax within the time limits outlined in support agreements.
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About this Document
If your problem cannot be solved by Zebra Customer 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 void the
warranty.
If you purchased your Zebra business product from a Zebra business partner, contact that business partner
for support.
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Getting Started
Getting Started
The RFD90 Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID sled provides RAIN Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag
reading, writing, and locating capability to support Zebra mobile computers and other host devices. This
section provides information on sled features, adaptor installation, mobile computer attachment, battery
replacement, UI indications, and charging.
To use the RFD90 sled for the first time with a mobile computer:
1. Insert the battery into the device.
2. Charge the RFD90 sled using the charging cradle or charging cup.
3. Replace the cover with the adaptor that is specific to the mobile computer to be used with the sled.
4. Place the mobile computer into the adaptor bottom first.
5. Secure the mobile computer into the adaptor by pressing down on the center of the top of the mobile
computer.
6. Set the region using 123RFID Desktop or 123RFID Mobile applications.
For the latest versions of guides and software, go to: zebra.com/support.
Unpacking
For detailed information, refer to the Product Reference Guide at: zebra.com/support.
This section provides information on Zebra RFD90 Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID Sled sled parts, battery
installation, mobile device attachment, LED indications, and charging. Carefully remove all protective
material from the RFD90 Ultra-Rugged sled and save the shipping container for later storage and shipping.
Verify the following items are in the box:
• RFD90 Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID Sled
• Battery
• 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 RFD90 Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID sled, refer to the
product-specific Technical Accessory Guide available at: zebra.com/support.
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Adaptor Installation
RFD90 Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID Sleds can be used with various mobile devices by using an adaptor to
mount the device onto the sled.
To install an adaptor:
Getting Started
1. Remove the cover by pulling up on the lip.
2. Secure the adaptor onto the RFD90 by fastening the four screws into the sled. Recommended Torque:
2.5 kgf-cm (14 ibf/in.)
RFD9030 Standard-Range Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID Sled Features
Figure 1RFD9030 Standard-Range Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID Features
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Getting Started
Table 1RFD9030 Standard-Range Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID Sled Features
Item Description
1 Screws (4)
2 Adaptor Label
3 Sled Label
4 eConnex Communication Port (available on eConnex-enabled adaptors only)
5 Tri-Function Trigger
6 Imager
7 Wi-Fi Status LED
8 Battery Status LED
9 Bluetooth LED
10 Status LED
11 Beeper
12 Charging Contacts
13 NFC Area
14 Battery Door Lock
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Getting Started
RFD9090 Long-Range Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID Sled
The RFD9090 RFID Long Range Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID sled has the capacity to decode symbologies
from an extended distance.
Figure 2RFD9090 Long Range Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID Sled
Device Installation
To secure the mobile computer to the RFD90 sled, place the bottom of the device fully forward into the
RFD90 sled adaptor and push on the top center of the mobile computer to secure it.
NOTE: While installing the mobile computer into the adaptor, use caution and do not collide with
the pogo pins on the RFD90.
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Figure 3Device Installation
Getting Started
Device Removal
To remove the mobile computer from the sled, firmly hold the sled handle, and lift the device off the sled
adaptor.
NOTE: If using a TC7 mobile computer (shown on the right in the figure below) with the RFD90
sled, press the button on the adaptor to release the mobile computer and lift the device off of the
sled adaptor.
Figure 4Device Removal
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Battery Replacement
The battery that comes standard with the sled can be replaced by following the instructions outlined in this
section.
To remove the battery from the sled:
Figure 5Battery Removal
Getting Started
1. Slide the locking latch to the left to unlock the battery door.
2. Open the battery door.
3. Pull the battery downward to remove it.
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Battery Installation
Open the battery locking door and slide the battery into the handle to install the battery into the sled.Slide
the lock on the battery locking door into the locked position to lock the door and secure the battery.
Getting Started
Pairing the Sled with a Mobile Computer
Pair the sled with a mobile computer by connecting directly with the communication port, scanning the 2D
barcode on the device, or using the Tap-to-Pair feature on the RFD90 to activate NFC Bluetooth pairing
and facilitate Bluetooth communication between the sled and the mobile computer.
• To connect via scan, scan the code on the sled using the mobile computer to obtain the Bluetooth MAC
address to pair the device to the sled.
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Getting Started
Figure 6Scan 2D Barcode to Obtain MAC Address
1 2D Barcode on Bluetooth Connection Manufacturing Label
• To connect via NFC, align the NFC area behind the sled handle with the NFC area on the back of the
mobile computer to pair.
Figure 7Tap-to-Pair
1 NFC Area
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Once the mobile computer has paired with the sled, it recognizes the device going forward and
automatically connects using the 123RFID Mobile.
Charging
Before using the RFD90 RFID Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID 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 sled and mobile computer may be charged in the charging cradle individually or attached.The sled
automatically powers on when removed from the charging cradle. The sled enters Off mode ifit is idle for
thirty minutes.
NOTE: The cradle does not charge the device if the battery is completely depleted.
NOTE: A 12V power supply must be connected to the power jack when charging the sled using
the cable cup accessory.
UI Indicators
The sled presents multiple forms of feedback 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 battery charge
progress. The trigger on the device is capable of initiating a bootloader recovery and carrying out various
programmable tasks.
Getting Started
LED Definitions
The sled provides user feedback in the form of LED indications for decode, battery, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi
states.
Decode LED Definitions
The following table outlines the context in which decode LED feedback is provided and the indication that
is presented for a given device state.
NOTE: The LED indicators on the sled differ from the LED indicators on the mobile computer
being used with the sled.
Table 2Decode LED Indicators
Good Scan Green
Scan Error Red
RFID Rag Read Indicator Enabled Green
Read Error Red
Battery LED Definitions
The following table outlines the context in which battery LED feedback is provided and the indication that
is presented for a given device state.
Condition Indication
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Getting Started
Table 3Battery LED Definitions While Charging
Conditions Indications
Pre-charging Amber (Fast, Fast, Slow)
Charging Amber (Blinking)
Fully Charged Green (Stays On)
Charging Error Amber (Fast Blinking)
Bluetooth LED Definitions
The following table outlines the context in which Bluetooth LED feedback is provided and the indication
that is presented for a given device state.
Table 4Bluetooth LED Definitions
Condition Indication
Looking to Pair Blue (Blinking)
Pairing Blue (Stays On)
Paired/Connected Blue (Stays On)
Error Red (Stays On)
Wi-Fi LED Definitions
The following table outlines the context in which Wi-Fi LED feedback is provided and the indication that is
presented for a given device state.
Table 5Wi-Fi LED Definitions
Connecting Green (Blinking)
Connected Green (Stays On)
Transmission Error/Out of Range Red (Stays On)
Beeper Indications
The sled provides user feedback in the form of beeper tones for decode, battery, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi
states.
Decode Beeper Indications
The following table outlines the context in which beeper feedback is provided and the indication that is
presented for a specific decode event
Condition Indication
Table 6Decode Beeper Indications
Condition Tone
Good Decode Short high tone
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Getting Started
Table 6Decode Beeper Indications(Continued)
Condition Tone
Decode Transmission Error No beep
Good RFID Decode Short medium tone
RFID Error No beep
Error Message (Other) No beep
Sled Memory Full (Batch Mode) Long tones for 5 seconds
Battery Beeper Indications
The following table outlines the context in which decode LED feedback is provided and the indication that
is presented for a given device state.
Table 7Battery 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
Bluetooth Beeper Indications
The following table outlines the context in which beeper feedback is provided and the indication that is
presented for a specific Bluetooth state.
Table 8Bluetooth Beeper Indications
Condition Tone
On/Not Connected No beep
On/Pairing in Process No beep
On/Connected Short/Low/High
Out of Range Short/High/Low
Pairing Error No beep
Off No beep
Wi-Fi Beeper Indications
The following table outlines the context in which beeper feedback is provided and the indication that is
presented for specific Wi-Fi states.
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Getting Started
Table 9Wi-Fi Beeper Indications
Condition Tone
On/Not Connected No beep
On/Pairing in Process No beep
On/Connected Short/Low/High
Out of Range Short/High/Low
Pairing Error No beep
Off No beep
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