Handheld RFID Readers

RFD9030 Standard-Range Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID Sled

RFD90 ultra-rugged UHF RFID sleds. Tireless. Versatile. Ready for the future. The ultra-rugged RFD90 sleds deliver industry-leading performance in extreme conditions, and the standard-range RFD9030 reads more than 1300 tags per second with a nominal read range of 40 ft/12 m.

Bluetooth 5.3IP65/IP677000 mAh
RFD9030 Standard-Range Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID Sled
Technical Specifications

RFD9030 Standard-Range Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID Sled

RFID Standards
EPC Class 1 Gen2; EPC Gen2 V2
Fastest Read Rate
More than 1300 tags/second
Nominal Read Range
40 ft / 12 m (RFD9030)
Scan Engine
SE4750MRSE4850
Host Connection
8-pin eConnex™, Bluetooth 5.3, USB support
Wireless LAN
IEEE 802.11 ax/ac/a/b/g/n 2X2, MU-MIMO, IPv4
Battery
PowerPrecision+ 7000 mAh quick-release lithium-ion
Sealing
IP65 (spray) and IP67 (immersion)
Drop Specification
Multiple drops from 6 ft / 1.8 m to concrete
Operating Temperature
-4 °F to 131 °F / -20 °C to 55 °C
Dimensions
7.4 x 3.2 x 6.8 in / 189 x 83.4 x 173 mm (RFD9030)
Weight
25 oz / 714 g (RFD9030 with SE4750MR)
Key Features

6 Features

Reads more than 1300 tags per second with a 40 ft/12 m nominal read range (RFD9030)

Choice of SE4750MR standard-range or SE4850 extended-range imager for barcode capture

IP65 and IP67 sealing, with multiple drops from 6 ft/1.8 m to concrete and a -4 °F to 131 °F/-20 °C to 55 °C operating range

8-pin electronic connection (eConnex™), Bluetooth 5.3 and USB support for Zebra mobile computers, third-party smartphones and tablets, and Windows PCs

PowerPrecision+ 7000 mAh quick-release lithium-ion battery

Remote management via Wi-Fi 6, Ethernet cradles or a paired host device

Full Specifications

RFD90 Series Complete Specifications

Specifications cover the RFD90 series; rows that differ between the standard-range RFD9030 and the long-range RFD9090 are labeled by model.

Physical Characteristics
DimensionsRFD9030: 7.4 x 3.2 x 6.8 in / 189 x 83.4 x 173 mm
RFD9090: 9.8 x 3.8 x 6.8 in / 248 x 96.3 x 173 mm
WeightRFD9030 with SE4750MR: 25 oz / 714 g
RFD9030 with SE4850: 26.5 oz / 751 g
RFD9090 with SE4750MR: 26.8 oz / 759 g
RFD9090 with SE4850: 28.2 oz / 799 g
PowerPowerPrecision+ 7000 mAh quick-release lithium-ion battery
NotificationBluetooth status LED
Wi-Fi status LED
Decode LED
Battery status LED
Audible indicator
User InputUser-programmable triple-function trigger
RFID Performance
Supported StandardsEPC Class 1 Gen2; EPC Gen2 V2
RFID EngineZebra proprietary radio technology
Fastest Read RateMore than 1300 tags/second
Nominal Read RangeRFD9030: 40 ft / 12 m
RFD9090: 95 ft / 29 m
Frequency Range and RF System OutputRFD9030:
United States: 902-928 MHz; 0-30 dBm (EIRP)
EU: 865-868 MHz; 0-30 dBm (EIRP)
916.3, 917.5 and 918.7 MHz; 0-30 dBm (EIRP)
Japan: 916-921 MHz (with LBT); 0-30 dBm (EIRP)

RFD9090:
United States: 902–928 MHz; 5.5–35.5 dBm (EIRP)
EU: 865–868 MHz; 5.5–35.0 dBm (EIRP)
916.3, 917.5 and 918.7 MHz; 5.5–35.5 dBm (EIRP)
Japan: 916–921 MHz (with LBT); 5.5–35.5 dBm (EIRP)
Wireless LAN
RadioIEEE 802.11 ax/ac/a/b/g/n 2X2, MU-MIMO, IPv4
Data Rates5 GHz physical data rates up to 1.2 Gbps
2.4 GHz physical data rates up to 458 Mbps
Operating ChannelsChannels 1–14: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Channels 36–196: 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 144, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165, 172, 183, 184, 185, 187, 188, 189, 192, 196
Channel bandwidth: 20, 40 and 80 MHz
Security and EncryptionTKIP, AES, EAP-TLS, EAP-PEAPv2, EAP-TTLS, EAP-FAST, PEAP, LEAP
SE4750MR Standard-Range Imager
Sensor Resolution1280 x 960 pixels
Field of ViewHorizontal: 31°, Vertical: 23°
Skew Tolerance±60°
Pitch Tolerance±60°
Roll Tolerance360°
Focal DistanceFrom front of engine: 14.2 in / 36.1 cm
LED Aim655 nm laser
Illumination2 warm white LEDs
SE4850 Extended-Range Imager
Sensor Resolution1280 x 800 pixels
Field of ViewFar: Horizontal: 12°, Vertical: 7.6°
Near: Horizontal: 32°, Vertical: 20°
Skew Tolerance±60°
Pitch Tolerance±60°
Roll Tolerance360°
Focal DistanceFar: 15 to 350 in / 38.1 to 889 cm from front of engine
Near: 11 in / 27.8 cm from front of engine
Aiming Element655 nm laser
Illumination Element660 nm hyper-red LED
Minimum Print Contrast25%
User Environment
Drop SpecificationMultiple drops from 6 ft / 1.8 m to concrete
Tumble Specification500 cycles (1000 tumbles from 1.6 ft / 0.5 m) at ambient temperature
Operating Temperature-4 °F to 131 °F / -20 °C to 55 °C
Storage Temperature-40 °F to 158 °F / -40 °C to 70 °C
Humidity5% to 85% non-condensing
Electrostatic Discharge±15 kV air discharge
±8 kV direct discharge
±8 kV DC indirect discharge
SealingIP65 (spray) and IP67 (immersion)
Accessories
Cradles and ChargingStand
USB wall cube for stand
1-slot charge cradle
1-slot charge and USB cradle
Multi-slot charge cradle
Multi-slot charge and Ethernet cradle
4-slot battery charger
Other AccessorieseConnex™ adaptors for compatible Zebra mobile computers
Battery locking foot
Belt holster
Communication
Host Connection8-pin electronic connection (eConnex™)
Bluetooth 5.3
USB support
Host ComputerZebra mobile computers and tablets
Third-party tablets and smartphones
Windows PCs
Mobile Computer AdaptorseConnex, Bluetooth, OtterBox uniVERSE Protector
Bluetooth Profile SupportSPP profile
HID profile
Apple iAP2/MFi
Remote ManagementWi-Fi 6
Ethernet cradles
Via paired host device
Gen2X StandardSupports the industry Gen2X communications standard.
Regulatory
EMI/EMCFCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class B; ICES 003 Class B; EN 301 489-1; EN 301 489-3; EN 55024; EN 55032 Class B
Electrical SafetyIEC 62368-1 (ed. 2)
UL 62368-1, second edition; CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62368-1-14
RF ExposureEU: EN 50364, EN 62369-1, EN 50566, EN 62311
US: FCC Part 2.1093, OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C
Canada: RSS-102
RFIDEU: EN 302 208; FCC Part 15 Subpart C
Canada: RSS-247
LED ClassificationIEC 62471
Overview

About the Zebra RFD9030 Standard-Range UHF RFID Sled

RFD90 ultra-rugged UHF RFID sleds. Tireless. Versatile. Ready for the future. The ultra-rugged RFD90 sleds deliver industry-leading performance in extreme conditions, helping you optimize your workflows. The RFD9030 is the standard-range model of the series: it reads more than 1300 tags per second with a nominal read range of 40 ft/12 m under the EPC Class 1 Gen2 and EPC Gen2 V2 standards, with a choice of SE4750MR standard-range or SE4850 extended-range imager for barcode capture.

Sealed to IP65 (spray) and IP67 (immersion), the RFD9030 withstands multiple drops from 6 ft/1.8 m to concrete and operates from -4 °F to 131 °F/-20 °C to 55 °C. Its PowerPrecision+ 7000 mAh quick-release lithium-ion battery, 8-pin eConnex™ connection, Bluetooth 5.3 and USB support pair it with Zebra mobile computers and tablets, third-party tablets and smartphones, and Windows PCs, while Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet cradles enable remote management. Request a quote from Barrdega for pricing and availability.

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