Description
Discontinued: Zebra ended sales of the RFD8500 on 31 March 2024, and service and support end on 29 June 2029. Zebra names the RFD40 UHF RFID sled as its replacement for new purchases.
The Zebra RFD8500 is a Bluetooth UHF RFID sled that turns a compatible Android or iOS mobile computer or smartphone into a handheld RFID reader, with an optional 1D/2D imager for barcode scanning. Many retailers and warehouses in the region still use it for stock counts, receiving and asset tracking.
Support for existing RFD8500 users
If your team already uses the RFD8500, Technowave can keep it running: fault diagnosis and repair, replacement batteries and charging accessories while available, configuration and app support. As your devices age, we can trial the RFD40 alongside your existing application and plan a phased replacement, so your RFID processes are not interrupted.
Why upgrade to the RFD40
The RFD40 is Zebra’s current-generation RFID sled. It is still sold and supported by Zebra, works with current Zebra mobile computers and is designed to fit into the same kinds of retail and warehouse RFID workflows as the RFD8500. Ask us to compare the RFD40 models for your devices and read-range needs.
RFD8500 key features
- Adds UHF RFID and optional 1D/2D scanning to Android and iOS devices over Bluetooth
- Read rate of 900+ tags per second and nominal read range of 6+ m
- Batch mode stores 40,000+ RFID tags and 500 barcodes
- 4410 mAh PowerPrecision Li-Ion battery
- IP52 sealing and multiple 1.2 m drops to concrete
Technical specifications
| Status | Discontinued (last sale 31 March 2024; support until 29 June 2029) |
|---|---|
| Replacement | Zebra RFD40 |
| Configurations | RFID only, or RFID with SE4710 1D/2D imager |
| RFID standards | EPC Class 1 Gen 2; EPC Gen2 V2 |
| Read rate / range | 900+ tags/sec; 6+ m nominal |
| RF output | 4.5-34.5 dBm (US/EU) |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, SPP, HID, Apple iAP2/MFi; Android 4.4+ and iOS 8+ hosts |
| Battery | 4410 mAh PowerPrecision Li-Ion |
| Dimensions | 13 x 8 x 18.5 cm |
| Weight | Approx. 430-435 g |
| Sealing and drops | IP52; multiple 1.2 m drops |
| Operating temperature | -10 °C to 40 °C |
Why work with Technowave
Technowave has supplied and supported Zebra RFID across the UAE and GCC for more than 27 years. Keep your current devices covered with our Zebra AMC and repair service, or contact our team to plan your move to the RFD40.
