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Configuring the Zebra RFD8500 to Transmit RFID Tag Data in HID Mode

Configuring the Zebra RFD8500 to Transmit RFID Tag Data in HID Mode

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 RFD8500Default: 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 modeRFID data is supported over HID with Gen2 session 2 RFID tags onlyThe only way to start a read in HID mode is to pull th …
Sep 25th 2019 Annelise McKay
Basics of Setting Up Your Zebra RFD8500 Reader

Basics of Setting Up Your Zebra RFD8500 Reader

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 ImagerTurning 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 FeaturesPairing the RFD8500 to a Device Using BluetoothThe RFD8500 reader provides Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) with optional 2D barcode scanning functionality. The device …
Sep 16th 2019 Annelise McKay
Connecting to the Zebra RFD8500 UHF RFID Reader

Connecting to the Zebra RFD8500 UHF RFID Reader

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. Bluetooth …
Sep 9th 2019 Annelise McKay