Zebra RFD8500 RFID Reader

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 barcode scanning technology, whenever and wherever you need it - simply, easily and cost-effectively. Pair the 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 Windows®, you get real investment protection. When it comes to performance, whether your workers are capturing RFID tags or barcodes, the RFD8500 is unparalleled. Workers can capture tags and barcodes faster and with ease, improving productivity, operational efficiency and customer service.

Empower your handhelds with RFID

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 1 and our patent-pending breakthrough antenna design, you get maximum read/write speeds and coverage required to maximize workforce efficiency.

High performance battery for full shift operation Our unique power-optimizing algorithm delivers the superior battery cycle times that ensure full-shift 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 barcodes 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.

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 third-party mobile computer via a Quad Lock or slide-on/slide-off Zebra custom-tailored adaptor.