RFID Geeks

This blog post explains how to upgrade the Firmware of the Zebra RFD8500 UHF RFID Handheld Sled Reader.Zebra has utility software to upgrade the firmware called Zebra 123Scan. 123Scan will automatically detect your devices and guide you through programming from start to finish.Minimum PC Requirements: Pentium Dual-Core E214 1.6GHz or Pentium Mobile Dual-Core T2060 or Pentium Celeron E1200 1.6GHz2GB RAM 1.2 GB free hard drive spaceThe USB port, 1.1 or higher, for the connection of USB ReadersMin …

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 …

The Zebra RFD8500 is a great RFID handheld / sled for data collection of UHF (RAIN RFID) tags. The device is typically connected via Bluetooth to a device running iOS, Android or Windows where the smart device serves as the display for the user and the Zebra RFD8500 assists with collecting RFID tags.The Zebra RFD8500 is available with two primary configurations – with ( RFD8500-5000100-US ) and without a 2D barcode imager ( RFD8500-1000100-US ). At the time of publi …