Zebra RFD8500 User Manual

USING the RFD8500 2 - 7
Pairing
Pairing with the RFD8500 is completed from the Android or iOS Platform via Bluetooth Settings on the mobile
device.
Prior to pairing the RFD8500 with another device ensure the RFD8500 is charged.
Conventional Bluetooth Pairing Method
Pairing with an Android Device
To pair with an Android device such as the TC55:
1. Power on the TC55.
2. Touch the Settings icon on the mobile device.
3. Turn Bluetooth on.
4. Touch Search for Devices to display the available discoverable devices.
5. Turn the RFD8500 on and ensure Bluetooth is enabled. If not, press the Bluetooth button on the
RFD8500 for one second to make it discoverable. When discoverable, the Bluetooth LED flashes blue.
6. When the RFD8500 displays in the list of available discoverable devices, tap the RFD8500 device in the
list and press the RFD8500 trigger
to pair when the Bluetooth LED starts flashing fast. A beep sounds
when pairing completes successfully.
7. Exit the Device Settings screen and run the application.
8. From the application, select Settings > Readers List and confirm that the RFD8500 serial number you
paired with is displayed. Select it in the list of Available Readers. This connects the RFD8500 to the mobile
device.
IMPORTANT For successful pairing of the RFD8500 to an Android or iOS Device, the yellow trigger on RFD8500
must be pressed when the RFD8500 displays in the list of available discoverable devices, and the
RFD8500 Bluetooth LED starts flashing fast. See the step-by-step instructions for pairing.
NOTE The RFD8500 is discoverable over Bluetooth for 40 seconds after start up. After that time Bluetooth
suspends and is no longer discoverable. To restart discovery, press the Bluetooth button for one
second.
NOTE Ensure you choose the correct RFD8500 serial number from the list of discoverable devices.
NOTE Refer to the TC55 User Guide, p/n MN000015A, for detailed information about the device.

Zebra RFD8500 Specifications

General

Type	Handheld bar code reader
Sensor type	-
Scanner type	1D/2D
Read rate (max)	600 reads/s
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR
Operating frequency	865 - 868 MHz
Standard interfaces	Bluetooth
Product color	Gray
LED indicators	Yes
Protection features	Dust resistant, Splash proof
Battery capacity	4410 mAh
Power source type	Battery
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	-10 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 85 %
Mobile operating systems supported	Android 4.4, Android 5.0, Android 5.1, iOS 8.0, iOS 8.2, iOS 9.0
Harmonized System (HS) code	84716070

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	130 mm
Width	185 mm
Height	80 mm
Weight	430 g