RFID Blog

This blog post explains how to configure your RFD8500 UHF RFID Reader to transmit RFID tag data in HID mode. There are two main modes of operation over Bluetooth on RFD8500 Default: SPP (Serial Port Profile) and Apple iAP2/MFi Keyboard Human Interface Device (HID) mode  HID keyboard profile features: ADF rules can be applied to barcode and RFID data in HID mode RFID data is supported over HID with Gen2 session 2 RFID tags only The only way to start a read in HID mode is to pull the …

This blog post explains the basics of setting up and connecting to your Zebra RFD8500 UHF RFID Handheld Sled Reader. Fig 01: Zebra RFD8500 with RFID and 2D Imager Turning on the Reader Press the Power Button to turn the RFD8500 ON. Hold the Power Button for three seconds to turn the RFD8500 OFF.     Fig 02: RFD8500 Features   Pairing the RFD8500 to a Device Using Bluetooth The RFD8500 reader provides Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) with optional 2D barcode scanning …

A Gateway RFID Reader is a fixed infrastructure RFID reader that leverages an integrated RFID antenna for wide-area monitoring. Gateways, as the name calls out, provide an RFID threshold that picks up RFID tags as they pass through. A number of use cases can benefit from this technology, such as Industrial Automation, Manufacturing lines, Retail Loss Prevention, and more! Impinj offers a great selection of RFID gateway readers, shown below. Each of these readers can provide a RAIN RFID asset tra …

To utilize the RFID capabilities of your Zebra RFD8500 UHF RFID Handheld Sled Reader, please pair it to a smart device. This blog post will tell you how to pair your Zebra RFD8500 to Android and iOS devices via Bluetooth. A. Power Button-green light when powered on, yellow/ red on low charging. B. Micro USB charging port – first charging option. C. Trigger – used for both barcode and RFID. D. Mode button – green when on barcode mode, not illuminated when on RFID mode. E. …

This article explains how to do basic setup of iRFID500 RFID Reader. The first thing a user will need to do to use the RFID functionality of the device is connect and pair it to a Window’s PC or tablet. iRFID500 Reader Features   Link LED Status Description Off No connection established Orange USB charger/cable connected Blue Bluetooth connected iRFID500 LED Indicator Chart Adding the iRFD500 Reader to Your PC The Extronics iRFID500 can easily be turned ON by pressing th …