RFID Geeks
Configuring Zebra RFD8500 to Transmit RFID 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 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
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Sep 25th 2019
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 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
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Sep 16th 2019
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.
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Sep 9th 2019