Use cases
This hardware can be positioned according to the operational read point and field environment.
- Warehouse receiving and dispatch
- Asset or item counting
- Production and retail validation
Hardware
Zebra Technologies RFD8500
Zebra Technologies RFD8500 technical overview, RfidSpace integration notes, compatible use cases and quote form.
A portable UHF RFID reader that can pair with mobile devices over Bluetooth.
| Brand and model | Zebra Technologies RFD8500 |
|---|---|
| Category | RFID reader sled |
| RFID class | UHF RFID / RAIN RFID / EPC Gen2 class where supported by the selected model |
| Frequency | Regional UHF configuration such as 865-868 MHz or 902-928 MHz must be verified from the manufacturer datasheet. |
| Connectivity | Model-dependent Ethernet, USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, serial, GPIO or mobile-computer integration options. |
| Operating environment | IP rating, operating temperature and drop specifications must be checked against the exact regional/model datasheet. |
| RfidSpace role | Reader/device endpoint for EPC reads, item matching, document validation, counting, access control or label encoding workflows. |
RfidSpace integration
Device reads are mapped to products, assets, locations, users, documents and time records.
- Central device definition
- API logs
- Role-based operation
Project fit
Hardware selection should be confirmed with read point, field environment, quantity and integration scope.
- Read distance
- Mounting point
- Software workflow