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Help your customers keep their supply chains moving and track more assets and inventory with Zebra’s effective and dependable RFD90 Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID Sleds. Built to perform reliably in a wide range of demanding environments, the RFD90 is designed for future-proof adaptability and provides wireless connectivity to simplify management and extend usability.

Zebra’s durable RFD90 Sleds are engineered to withstand everyday use across a wide variety of harsh conditions, including manufacturing, transportation and logistics environments. Ultra-rugged designs are tested for drops up to six feet onto concrete surfaces and sealed against dust and water with industrial-grade IP ratings up to IP65 (spray) and IP67 (full submersion).

With an industry-leading read rate of 1,300 tags per second, the RFD90 Sleds enable rapid inventory counts and increased workflow accuracy. The ultra-accurate, item-finder mode helps workers locate critical items quickly and easily. The tri-function user-programmable trigger offers easy access to RFID reading, barcode scanning and other features appropriate to fit the demands of user workflows. Superior ergonomics allow workers to experience better comfort and provides increased productivity.

Zebra eConnex™ adaptors allow users to mount a broad selection of rugged Zebra mobile computers, while the OtterBox uniVERSE adaptor provides support for many third-party smartphones. Integrated Bluetooth® 5.3 wireless capability connects to almost any Android™, iOS or Windows® device, and built-in Wi-Fi 6 allows easy over-the-air (OTA) device management even when the sled does not have a mobile computer or smartphone attached.

Ultra-Rugged Ergonomic Design
Engineered to withstand harsh conditions, these ultra-rugged sleds are dust-proof, sprayproof, water-proof, and tested for drops up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) onto concrete surfaces and boast an extended operating temperature range of -4°F to 131°F (-20°C to 55°C). Superior ergonomics contribute to worker comfort and productivity by reducing strain.
Industry-Leading Performance
Enable rapid inventory counts and increase workflow accuracy with a standard read range of 22 feet (6.7 meters) or extended range of 75 feet (22.9 meters). The ultra-accurate item-finder mode helps workers locate critical items quickly and easily. And with a 7,000 mAh battery, RFD90 Sleds keep going hour after hour.
Flexible and Future-Proof
Integrated Wi-Fi 6 capability allows for easy over-the-air (OTA) device management, while Bluetooth 5.3 and NFC tap-to-pair make it easier than ever to connect to current and future Zebra mobile computers and third-party smartphones. Zebra eConnex™ adaptors allow you to mount a broad selection of rugged Zebra mobile computers, while the OtterBox uniVERSE adaptor provides support for many third-party smartphones.

Specs

Specs

RFD9030 Standard-Range Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID Sled

STANDARD RANGE DURABILITY

The RFD9030 Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID Sled enables rapid inventory counts and increased workflow accuracy across a wide variety of harsh conditions with a standard read range of 22 feet (6.7 meters)..


RFD9090 Long-Range Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID Sled

LONG RANGE RUGGEDNESS

The RFD9090 Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID Sled enables rapid inventory counts and increased workflow accuracy across a wide variety of harsh conditions with an extended read range of 75 feet (22.9 meters).

Features

Features

Innovative Features of the RFD90 UHF RFID Sleds

Ultra-Rugged Ergonomic Design
The RFD90 is engineered to withstand everyday use across a wide variety of harsh conditions, including manufacturing and transportation and logistics environments. The superior ergonomics contribute to worker comfort and productivity by reducing strain. The sled also features industrial-grade dual IP65/IP67 sealing, an ultra-rugged six-foot drop-to-concrete specification, and an extended operating temperature range of -4°F to 131°F (-20°C to 55°C).

Industry-Leading Performance
Workers gain rapid inventory counts and increased workflow accuracy with an industry-leading read rate of 1,300 tags per second. The RFD9030 Sled offers a standard read range of 22 feet (6.7 meters), while the RFD9090 Sled features an extended range of 75 feet (22.9 meters).

Flexible Connectivity
Zebra eConnex™ adaptors allow users to mount a broad selection of rugged Zebra mobile computers, while the OtterBox uniVERSE adaptor provides support for many third-party smartphones. Integrated Bluetooth® 5.3 wireless capability connects to almost any Android™, iOS or Windows device. Device pairing is easily accomplished using NFC tap to pair, pair by camera, and Scan-To-Connect options.

Remote Management

Built-in Wi-Fi 6 allows easy over-the-air (OTA) device management even when the sled does not have a mobile computer or smartphone attached and allows customers to optimize performance and support new features by deploying firmware and configuration updates without having to touch every device.

Adaptive Solutions
The RFD90 is fully enabled to support Zebra mobile computers and smartphones, as well as new mobile computers and third-party smartphones as they come out. Easy-to-change, tool-free sled adaptors allow associates to swap out an adaptor quickly while maintaining compatibility without needing to send devices to IT for retrofitting.

Flexible and Future-Proof Charging
Users can power up the sled and mobile computer in a variety of ways. Featuring two sets of charging pins, each cradle cup can charge an RFD90 Sled by itself, the mobile computer by itself, or a combination of RFD90 Sled and mobile computer when attached together. A universal cradle cup provides charging for the sled and has a USB-A port to plug in a charging cable for third-party devices.

Opportunities

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Market Opportunity
Zebra’s reliable RFD90 Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID Sleds are built to perform in a wide range of demanding environments. These sleds are designed for future-proof adaptability and wireless connectivity to simplify management and extend usability. Help your manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and government customers accelerate their workflows with read rates up to 1,300 tags per second.

The primary markets for RFD90 are:

  • Transportation and Logistics
    • Personal transportation (airport, bus, rail, auto, marine terminal)
    • Warehouses
    • Freight and postal couriers
    • Fleet and delivery
  • Manufacturing
    • Automobile
    • Food and beverage
    • Energy and fuel
    • Heavy industrial
    • Electronics
    • Healthcare
    • Natural resources
  • Government
    • Military
    • NGOs
    • IT

Key applications include:

  • Transportation and Logistics:
    • Baggage tracking
    • Cycle counting
    • Item locating
    • Cold chain
    • Returnable Transport Object (RTO) tracking
  • Manufacturing:
    • Work in Progress (WIP) tracking
    • Raw materials inventory
    • Pipeline / Utility tracking
    • Item locating
    • RTO tracking
    • Healthcare
    • Natural resources
  • Government:
    • Kitting
    • Asset tracking
    • Item locating
    • Chain of custody
    • Personnel control

The primary users are:

  • IT managers / CIOs
  • Operations / COOs

Lead with the RFD90 Sleds

Lead with the RFD90 Sleds

Lead with RFD90 Sleds when your customers:

  • Want to optimize their workflows. Both the standard-range RFD9030 Sled and the long-range RFD9090 Sled provide industry-leading read rates of 1,300 tags per second, an ultra-accurate item-finder mode and a tri-function user-programmable trigger—enabling rapid inventory counts and increasing workflow accuracy.
  • Need a durable device that can withstand the demands of everyday use in a range of harsh conditions. Ideal for manufacturing, transportation and logistics environments, the ultra-rugged RFD90 Sleds are dust-proof, spray-proof, water-proof and tested for drops up to six feet onto concrete surfaces.
  • Are looking for ultra-rugged RFID sleds that are simple to manage, deploy and update remotely. The RFD90 offers Wi-Fi 6 capability for easy OTA device management. Users can optimize performance and support new features by deploying firmware and configuration updates without having to touch every device.
  • Value flexible and future-proof charging solutions. Customers can quickly power the RFD90 Sled and mobile computer in a variety of ways. Featuring two sets of charging pins, each cradle cup can charge an RFD90 Sled by itself, the mobile computer by itself, or a combination of RFD90 Sled and mobile computer when attached together. A universal cradle cup provides charging for the sled and has a USB-A port to plug in a charging cable for third-party devices.
  • Appreciate a simplified experience when ready to upgrade. Users can easily swap out their mobile computers in their interchangeable RFD90 cradles by using just a coin screw—and without tools or the hassle of plugging or unplugging any wire harnesses.

Services

Services

RFD90 UHF RFID Sleds Services Opportunities
To enable predictable performance, operations and improved business outcomes, while eliminating unbudgeted repair costs, Zebra OneCare™ delivers expert technical assistance, repair services and software support for your customer's devices. Without a service plan, a single repair can potentially cost more than the device and can take weeks to complete. Increase device uptime and avoid unbudgeted repair costs with a Zebra OneCare service agreement. Choose from a variety of plans to fit operational needs—both today and as operations evolve—and rely on trained Zebra technicians to bring your customer's device back to factory specifications.

With Zebra OneCare, we help ensure the device is online and ready for business, ensuring critical business processes and operations are performing at peak levels.

With multiple levels of service to choose from to fit a range of business needs, Zebra OneCare provides:

  • 24/7 always-available web self-service via Zebra's online Support Portal
  • Software/firmware updates and upgrades
  • Ability to track repair status via the Support Dashboard feature
  • Device Diagnostic Tool to provide accurate real time device status information to help with telephone triage with Zebra's Support Center
  • Repair Services for normal wear and tear and device failure coverage, plus varying levels of repair support, depending upon your needs
  • Plus, we offer additional for-fee Options so you can customize your service level to fit your customer's business needs


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