Zebra RFD40-M Premium Plus UHF RFID Sled & 1D & 2D Barcode Scanner - connects to Zebra TC22 Mobile computers using Zebra Connex adaptors capabilities with extended RFID tags read range and cab be connect to current and future Zebra TC22 & Zebra TC27 mobile computers directly through eConnex adaptors, or wirelessly with Bluetooth 5.3 capability and Wi-Fi 6 enables easy over-the-air (OTA) device management.Zebra RFD40-M Premium Plus UHF RFID Sled
Zebra RFD40-M Premium Plus UHF RFID Sled & 1D & 2D Barcode Scanner - connects to Zebra TC22 Mobile computers using Zebra Connex adaptors capabilities with extended RFID tags read range and cab be connect to current and future Zebra TC22 & Zebra TC27 mobile computers directly through eConnex adaptors, or wirelessly with Bluetooth 5.3 capability and Wi-Fi 6 enables easy over-the-air (OTA) device management.
Zebra RFD40-M Premium Plus UHF RFID Sled & 1D & 2D Barcode Scanner - connects to Zebra TC22 Mobile computers using Zebra Connex adaptors decreases cycle-counting time with an industry-best read rate of 1,300+ tags per second, optimized read range, tri-function programmable trigger, and increased battery capacity, along with the durable drop specs, optimal battery performance, and superior ergonomic design.
Main Features:
RFID Performance: 1,300+ tags/sec
Read Range: Maximum: 80 ft (24 m)
Drop Specifications: 5 ft. (1.5 m) multiple drops to concrete
Operating Temperature: 14°F to 122°F (-10°C to 50°C)
IP Sealing: IP54
Uses & Applications: Asset Tracking
Inventory Management
Laboratory Management
Work in Progress
Shipping and Receiving
Empower your workers Next generation connectivity - With eConnex™ technology that allows for snap-and-go pairing, you can future-proof your workplace with a sled that supports the latest Zebra mobile computers, including WWAN-enabled variants. What’s more, the sleds can connect instantly to the latest Zebra eConnex™-enabled devices.
Wireless functionality - Integrated Wi-Fi 6 capability in RFD40-M Premium Plus Sleds allows for easy over-the-air (OTA) device management, while Bluetooth 5.3 and NFC tap-to-pair make it easier than ever to connect to current and future Zebra mobile computers and third-party smartphones.
Integrated barcode scanner - An integrated SE4100 imager provides 1D and 2D scanning functionality for the most challenging barcodes—including poorly printed, damaged, dirty, crinkled, low-contrast, glossy, and electronic barcodes on dimly lit mobile phone displays.
Unparalleled efficiency - RFD40-M Premium Plus Sleds outperform the competition with 1,300+ tag reads per second (up to 30% faster than the next leading competitor), an 80+ foot (24+ meter) maximum read range, and ultra-accurate item-finder mode. With a 7,000 mAh battery and a quick-release function that’s accessible without removing the mobile computer, it keeps going hour after hour. The tri-function trigger lets associates quickly access RFID reading, barcode scanning, and a programmable third function of your choice, such as the enter key or push-to-talk.
Remarkable versatility - Adaptors are available through Zebra and third-party IHVs to attach Android™, iOS®, and other smartphones. Please reference the RFD40 accessories guide for the latest RFD40 adaptor solutions.
Adaptive solutions - Zebra RFD40-M Premium Plus Sleds are fully enabled to support Zebra’s current mobile computers and smartphones, as well as new mobile computers and third-party smartphones as they come out. Easy-to-change, tool-free sled adaptors allow associates to swap out an adaptor quickly while maintaining compatibility without needing to send devices to IT for retrofitting.
Durability you can depend on - Zebra devices have the ability to withstand everyday environments. RFD40-M Premium Plus Sleds have a five-foot drop-to-concrete specification and a 500-cycle, 1,000-hit, 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) tumble specification to replicate real-world knocks and bumps. They have IP54 sealing for dust and water protection, and an extended operating temperature range of 14°F to 122°F (-10°C to 50°C). With these durable specifications, you can feel confident that RFD40-M Sleds will meet the demanding needs of your workplace.
Flexible and future-proof charging - Charging solutions for RFD40-M Premium Plus Sleds provide users with a flexible way to power up the sled and mobile computer in a variety of ways. Featuring two sets of charging pins, each cradle cup can charge an RFD40-M Sled by itself, the mobile computer by itself, or a combination of RFD40-M Sled and mobile computer when attached together. Cradle cups are available for each combination of RFD40-M Sled and mobile computer, including TC22/27, TC53/58, and future devices.
A USB-C port on the bottom of the RFD40-M Premium Plus Sleds, as well as a pinned connector, allows for connecting an RFD40-M Sled to a Windows®-based PC or other host via a USB-C cable or cable cup, which enables an RFD40-M Sled to be used as a tethered RFID reader.
World-class development and enablement tools - Quickly transition to the latest generation of products without the need for a major application rewrite. The Software Development Kits (SDKs) for RFD40-M Premium Plus Sleds are based on current Zebra RFID handheld SDKs. Only a recompile of the current application with the new SDK is required for you to get up and running on the new RFD40-M Sleds.
Zebra RFD40-M Premium Plus UHF RFID Sled & 1D & 2D Barcode Scanner - connects to Zebra TC22 Mobile computers using Zebra Connex adaptors can now connect to 123RFID Desktop via USB cable, cable cup, or Bluetooth, so you can configure your sleds live and offline. Use 123RFID Desktop for proofs-of-concept, demos, and performing firmware upgrades. If a real-time connection to back-end systems is not available, batch mode enables the collection of up to 40,000 RFID tags. Just sync to upload data from RFD40-M Premium Plus Sleds to the host device at any time.
Innovative cradle solutions - When you’re ready to upgrade, Zebra’s game-changing cradles were developed so mobile computers can be swapped out with ease. Using just a coin screw, you can make changes without tools or the hassle of plugging or unplugging any wire harnesses, simplifying the experience for all users.
Cradles that support RFD40-M Premium Plus Sleds come in both one-slot and multi-slot options, as well as charge-only and communication variants. For communication support, the one-slot communication cradles have a Micro-USB port for connection to a host PC, while the multi-slot cradles possess an Ethernet port for connection to a corporate network. This connectivity allows you to manage your RFD40-M Sleds while in the cradle and also provides the ability to set configuration, push out firmware upgrades, and get device health info, so you get more information about your device with less effort.
Secure Battery Locking Foot - RFD40-M Premium Plus Sleds have an optional Battery Locking Foot that locks the battery in place, helping to prevent user damage and/or theft.
Why Zebra for RFID? - The time to implement RFID is now. Rely on the industry’s deepest, field-proven portfolio to drive full-scale transformation without the risks. Designed for your environment, application, and conditions, Zebra RFID solutions are engineered to make you more effective.
Zebra RFD40-M Premium Plus UHF RFID Sled comes with extended RFID tags read range and cab be connect to current and future Zebra TC22 & Zebra TC27 mobile computers directly through eConnex adaptors, or wirelessly with Bluetooth 5.3 capability and Wi-Fi 6 enables easy over-the-air (OTA) device management.
Zebra RFD40-M Premium Plus UHF RFID Sled with Zebra TC22 & Zebra TC27 mobile computers offer an extended read range and heightened RFID performance in dense RFID tag environments.
Zebra RFD40-M Premium Plus UHF RFID Sled also has an OS-agnostic platform that adds industry-leading RFID performance to virtually any computing device.
Zebra RFD40-M Premium Plus UHF RFID Sled include the ability to future proof their investment by introducing this OS-agnostic platform, which allows them to meet their IT and OS strategy today, tomorrow, and for the foreseeable future. The RFD40-M Premium Plus maintains all the features found in the current RFD40 Premium Plus like Bluetooth® 5.3 for device connectivity and integrated Wi-Fi 6 for remote device management over-the-air (OTA). It will also come standard with an integrated 1D/2D barcode imager.
Zebra RFD40-M Premium Plus UHF RFID Sled is fully enabled to support Zebra’s current mobile computers as well as new mobile computers and 3rd party devices as they come out. In addition to supporting the latest and greatest mobile computers via eConnex™, the RFD40-M also supports Zebra mobile computers that do not possess eConnex™ technology as well as third-party devices such as iOS- and Android-based phones and tablets via Bluetooth® 5.3.
Zebra RFD40-M Premium Plus UHF RFID Sled pairing your Zebra TC22 & Zebra TC27 mobile Computerspairing to the RFD40-M Premium Plus sled easier than ever before. An NFC tag manufactured directly into the sled allows users to tap an NFC-enabled mobile device to the reader to initiate Bluetooth pairing. In addition to tap-to-pair, the RFD40-M also supports other optical means for initiating a Bluetooth pair. Scan-to-connect allows a user with an RFD40-M Premium Plus sled to scan a configuration barcode on the
mobile device’s screen (or printed) to initiate pairing. Pair-by-camera allows users to capture a QR code located on the sled’s manufacturing label with the mobile device’s camera to initiate pairing. This means that users no longer have to enter a Bluetooth settings menu to undertake the once-cumbersome pairing process.
Wi-Fi 6 for Remote Management.
With the introduction of the RFD40-M Premium Plus sled comes a unique, and unprecedented feature – the incorporation of Wi-Fi into an RFID sled. With this new model, we are exposing API’s for remote management including firmware update, configuration management, device management, device health, and device status – customers can even make the sled beep and blink if they misplace it. All of these management tasks can be accomplished by using the IoT protocol-based interface, utilizing either REST or MQTT. MDM’s will also be able to integrate the RFD40 into their solution so customers can use one MDM solution for all of their compatible devices. In addition to this, RFD40-M and the RFD40 Product Family allow for the backhaul of data directly from the sled without a computing device.
Accessory Ecosystem & Charging - Zebra RFD40-M Premium Plus Sled shares the same great accessories as the RFD40 Product Family. In addition to the adaptors that support Zebra mobile computers, RFD40 also supports the use and mounting of third-party, non-Zebra devices. To charge the third-party mobile device, the Universal Cradle provides users a USB-A port on the back of each cup to allow them to plug a charging cable into the cradle cup. With all of our charging solutions including cradle, cable cup, and USB-C port, the RFD40 is now able to read RFID tags and barcodes while it is charging. That means endless power and RFID reading, no matter the application.
1300+ tag reads per second in the palm of your hand - Based on Zebra-designed proprietary radio technology, the RFD40 UHF RFID Sleds raises the bar for RFID reading performance. With a read rate of 1300+ tags per second, the RFD40 Sleds allow workers to be more efficient and effective with their cycle counting and item-finding tasks, giving them more time in their day to accomplish other tasks such as helping more customers. A new tri-function user-programmable trigger allows for quick access to RFID reading and barcode scanning functions. By default, the top trigger is set to control RFID reading operation and the bottom trigger is configured to control the sled barcode scanner in the RFD40-M Premium Plus model. An additional third function can be initiated by pulling both triggers at the same time. This third function can trigger nearly any action including, for example, a Push-to-Talk intent to the mobile computer or even act as an enter key. All 3 trigger functions can be user defined so that users have the actions they need, where they need them.
Not only do the RFD40-M Sleds provide the increased performance to keep up with the ever-increasing pace of business, but it has the ruggedness to withstand everyday environments, too. RFD40-M possesses a 5-foot drop to concrete specification, 500 0.5 meter / 1.6 foot tumbles, an IP54 sealing, and an extended operating temperature range of -10°C to 50°C / 14°F to 122°F. These durable specifications are an increase from previous generation sleds to provide our customers increased assurance that the RFD40 Sleds will meet the demanding needs of their environment.
As RFID has become a technology that enterprises increasingly rely upon to keep their day-today operations running smoothly, increased uptime is a requirement, not a luxury. The RFD40 UHF RFID Sleds come standard with a 7000mAh battery. Additionally, customers won’t need to worry about associates removing or tampering with the battery – the RFD40 has an optional Battery Locking Foot that will lock the battery in place, helping to prevent user damage and/or theft.
Technical Specifications:Standards supported EPC Class 1 Gen 2; EPC Gen2 V2
RFID engine Zebra Proprietary Radio Technology
Fastest read rate 1,300+ tags/sec
Maximum RFID read range 80 ft. / 24 m
Frequency range and RF system output US: 902–928 MHz; 4–34 dBm (EIRP)
EU: 865–868 MHz; 1.85–31.85 dBm (ERP)
EU: 916.3, 917.5, 918.7 MHz; 1.85–31.85 dBm (ERP)
Japan: 916–921 MHz (w LBT); 4–34 dBm (EIRP)
Host connections:eConnex™ (Electronic 8-pin Connection)
Bluetooth 5.3
USB-C Cable
USB Cable Cup
Host computer: Zebra mobile computers and tablets
Third-party smartphones and tablets
Windows-based PCs
Mobile computer adaptors eConnex™, Bluetooth
Bluetooth profiles supported
SPP Profile
HID Profile
Apple iAP2/MFi
Remote management
Wi-Fi 6
Ethernet Cradles
Via Attached Host Device
Cradles and charging Accessories:Cable Cup
USB-C Cable
USB Wall Brick for USB-C Cable and Cable Cup
1-Slot Charging Cradle
1-Slot Charging and USB Cradle
Multi-Slot Charging Cradle
Multi-Slot Charging and Ethernet Cradle
4-Slot Battery Toaster
Other accessories: eConnex™ Adaptors for Supported Zebra
Mobile Computers
Battery Locking Foot
Belt Holster
