Zebra RFD40 UHF RFID Sled

Empower your workers with industry-best read rates and read range.

Zebra RFD40 UHF RFID Sleds allow you to achieve faster cycle counting, inventory management and asset tracking by delivering 1300+ tag reads per second, alongside great ergonomics and an extended battery life. The RFD40 can connect to all current and future Zebra mobile computers via eConnex™ or Bluetooth® 5.3 (Premium, Premium Plus) and can be effortlessly managed via Wi-Fi 6 and over-the-air (OTA) updates.


The range is available in a standard edition and two premium variants, allowing you to choose the features and additional capabilities you need for your operations, such as NFC support, additional barcode management and enhancements for use with 3rd party smartphones.

Use cases

  • Inventory Management
  • Warehouse Management
  • Back-of-store Management
  • Food Safety and Traceability
  • Field Service
  • Asset Management and Tracking

Key Features

  • Decrease cycle counting time with more tag reads per second
  • Up to 30% faster read times than the next leading competitor
  • Batch mode for storing up to 40,000 RFID tags without a host
  • Easy to swap mobile computers on-the-fly
  • IP54 sealing for dust and water protection
  • Operates in extreme temperatures

Key Specifications

Characteristic Specification
Dimensions 5.94 in. H x 3.3 in. W x in. 6.5 in. L
15.1 cm H x 8.4 cm W x 16.65 cm L
Weight ~19.1 oz./~541 grams (sled with battery)
Power Quick-Release, PowerPrecision+ Li-Ion 7000 mAh battery
Supported RFID Standards EPC Class 1 Gen 2; EPC Gen2 V2
RFID Engine Zebra Proprietary Radio Technology
Fastest Read Rate 1300+ tags/sec
Nominal Read Range ~19.7+ ft./ ~6+ m
Frequency Range and RF System Output US: 902-928MHz; 0 — 30 dBm (EIRP)
EU: 865-868MHz; 0 — 30 dBm (EIRP)
916.3, 917.5, and 918.7 MHz; 0 30 dBm (EIRP)
Japan: 916-921MHz (w LBT), 0 — 30 dBm (EIRP)
Operating Temp -10°C to 50°C/14°F to 122°F

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Key Features

  • WiFi Functionality
  • Bluetooth Functionality
  • OTA device management
  • SE4100 Imager (Premium Plus Only)
  • Decrease cycle counting time with more tag reads per second
  • Up to 30% faster read times than the next leading competitor
  • Batch mode for storing up to 40,000 RFID tags without a host
  • Easy to swap mobile computers on-the-fly
  • IP54 sealing for dust and water protection
  • Operates in extreme temperatures

Key Specifications

Characteristic Specification
Dimensions 5.94 in. H x 3.3 in. W x in. 6.5 in. L
15.1 cm H x 8.4 cm W x 16.65 cm L
Weight RFD40 Premium: ~19.1 oz./~541 grams (sled with battery)
RFD40 Premium Plus: ~19.6 oz./~556 grams
Power Quick-Release, PowerPrecision+ Li-Ion 7,000 mAh battery
Supported RFID Standards EPC Class 1 Gen 2; EPC Gen2 V2
RFID Engine Zebra Proprietary Radio Technology
Fastest Read Rate 1,300+ tags/sec
Nominal Read Range ~19.7+ ft./ ~6+ m
Frequency Range and RF System Output US: 902-928MHz; 0 — 30 dBm (EIRP)
EU: 865-868MHz; 0 — 30 dBm (EIRP)
916.3, 917.5, and 918.7 MHz; 0 30 dBm (EIRP)
Japan: 916-921MHz (w LBT), 0 — 30 dBm (EIRP)
Bluetooth Profiles SPP Profile
HID Profile
Apple iAP2/MFi
Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11 ax/ac/a/b/g/n 2X2, MU-MIMO, IPv4
Operating Temp -10°C to 50°C/14°F to 122°F

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Cobalt Systems Ltd,
Spitfire Road,
Cheshire Green Industrial Park,
Wardle,
Cheshire,
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