Turns almost any mobile computer into a handheld RFID reader. Add high-performance next generation RFID and 1D/2D barcode scanning to the mobile devices of today and tomorrow — simply, easily and cost-effectively. Just pair the Bluetooth-enabled RFD8500 with a compatible Zebra or third-party mobile device and you’re ready to go. You can attach the mobile device to the RFD8500 sled for a complete one-piece solution — or workers can put the mobile device in a pocket and use the RFD8500 in standalone mode.

Multi-OS, multi-platform and easy to deploy. Leverage your mobile computing strategy and add world-class data collection capability in an economical way. And, it's easy to deploy. Just twist to lock onto or remove the RFD8500 from any Zebra or third-party mobile computer via a Quad Lock or slide-on/slide-off Zebra custom-tailored adaptor.

Flexible connectivity options: Bluetooth or batch mode. Enable a real-time wireless connection to your mobile or backend systems via Bluetooth 2.1 or later. If a wireless connection is not available, batch mode enables the collection of up to 500 bar codes and/or 42,000 RFID tags.

High-performance battery and tag capture. With AutoMac and our patent-pending breakthrough antenna design, you get maximum read/write speeds and coverage required to maximize workforce efficiency. And, our unique power-optimizing algorithm delivers the superior battery cycle times that ensure full-shift power, even with intensive usage.