Zebra RFD series · Mid range
RFD40
UHF RFID sled for Zebra mobile computers that speeds up cycle counts with high read rates, a 12 m range and increased battery capacity.
eConnex technology provides plug-and-play pairing with current and future Zebra mobile computers. Tool-free swappable adapters fit different devices. The sled, the mobile computer or both together can be charged.
- Type
- UHF RFID sled, standard model
- Frequency
- US 902–928 MHz, EU 865–868 MHz, Japan 916–921 MHz; 0–30 dBm EIRP
- Read range
- Nominal 12 m (40 ft)
- Read rate
- 1,300+ tags/s
- Antenna / ports
- Integrated antenna
- Air protocol
- EPC Class 1 Gen 2, Gen2 V2; Gen2X
- Connectivity
- eConnex (8-pin electrical connection), USB-C cable, USB cable cup
- Compatible devices
- Zebra mobile computers and tablets, Windows PCs (via eConnex adapters)
- Battery
- 7,000 mAh PowerPrecision Li-Ion, easily swappable
- Protection
- IP54; 1.5 m drop; 500 tumbles (1,000 drops) from 0.5 m
- Operating temperature
- -10 °C to 50 °C
- Dimensions and weight
- 150 x 84 x 165 mm; approx. 541 g with battery and sled
- Accessories
- Cable cup, USB-C cable, USB wall adapter, 1-slot charge cradle, 1-slot charge and USB cradle, multi-slot charge and Ethernet cradles, 4-slot battery charger, eConnex adapters, battery locking foot, belt holster

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Pricing
For enterprise hardware, price depends on quantity, configuration and service package. Add it to your quote list and we'll price it the same business day.
Use cases
- Cycle counting and item locating in retail
- Planogram compliance and returns
- Back room, inventory and warehouse management
- BOPIS/BOPAC and direct store delivery
- Inventory, ticketing and food safety in hospitality
- Specimen, patient and asset tracking in healthcare
- Pharmacy and medication inventory
Not the right fit for
- Use with third-party smartphones over Bluetooth: the standard sled has no Bluetooth; Premium models do.
- Barcode scanning: the standard sled has no imager.
- Operation below -10 °C: the operating range is -10 °C to 50 °C.
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