Handheld RFID Readers

RFD9090 Long-Range Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID Sled

Tireless. Versatile. Ready for the future. The ultra-rugged RFD90 sleds deliver industry-leading performance in extreme conditions. The long-range RFD9090 configuration reads at a nominal range of 95 ft / 29 m and at a rate of more than 1300 tags per second.

95 ft / 29 m read rangeBluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 6IP65 / IP67
RFD9090 Long-Range Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID Sled
Technical Specifications

RFD9090 Long-Range Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID Sled

Nominal Read Range
RFD9090: 95 ft / 29 m (RFD9030: 40 ft / 12 m)
Fastest Read Rate
More than 1300 tags/second
Scan Engine
SE4750MRSE4850
Host Connection
8-pin electronic connection (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 (RFD9090)
9.8 x 3.8 x 6.8 in / 248 x 96.3 x 173 mm
Key Features

6 Features

Long-range RFID performance: a nominal read range of 95 ft / 29 m on the RFD9090 and a read rate of more than 1300 tags per second

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

Connects through the 8-pin electronic eConnex™ connection, Bluetooth 5.3 or USB to Zebra mobile computers and tablets, third-party tablets and smartphones, and Windows PCs

Remote management over Wi-Fi 6, Ethernet cradles or the paired host device

Ultra-rugged design: IP65 (spray) and IP67 (immersion) sealing, multiple drops from 6 ft / 1.8 m to concrete, and an operating temperature range of -4 °F to 131 °F / -20 °C to 55 °C

PowerPrecision+ 7000 mAh quick-release lithium-ion battery with a user-programmable triple-function trigger

Full Specifications

Zebra RFD90 Series Spec Sheet

Specification Detail
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
RF Frequency Range and 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°
Horizontal Tolerance±60°
Tilt Tolerance±60°
Rotation 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°
Horizontal Tolerance±60°
Tilt Tolerance±60°
Rotation 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
Aim 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 drops from 1.6 ft / 0.5 m) at room 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
Wall USB cube for stand
1-slot charge cradle
1-slot charge cradle with USB
Multi-slot charge cradle
Multi-slot charge and Ethernet cradle
4-slot battery charger
Other AccessorieseConnex™ adaptors for compatible Zebra mobile computers
Battery lock 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, 2nd 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 RFD9090 Long-Range UHF RFID Sled

Ultra-rugged RFD90 UHF RFID sleds. Tireless. Versatile. Ready for the future. Optimize your workflows: the ultra-rugged RFD90 sleds deliver industry-leading performance in extreme conditions.

The long-range RFD9090 configuration reads at a nominal range of 95 ft / 29 m — versus 40 ft / 12 m for the standard-range RFD9030 — with RF output of 5.5–35.5 dBm (EIRP) in the United States and a read rate of more than 1300 tags per second. It connects to Zebra mobile computers and tablets, third-party tablets and smartphones, and Windows PCs through the 8-pin electronic eConnex™ connection, Bluetooth 5.3 or USB, while remote management is available over Wi-Fi 6, Ethernet cradles or the paired host device. IP65 (spray) and IP67 (immersion) sealing, multiple drops from 6 ft / 1.8 m to concrete and the PowerPrecision+ 7000 mAh quick-release lithium-ion battery let it operate in extreme conditions.

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