ZEBRA RFD40 Premium Plus Mobile RFID Reader User Guide

June 4, 2024
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RFD40 Technical Accessory Guide

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Cradles and Charging

Single Device

Cradles and Charging


Single Device
Part Number| Picture| Description| Notes| Required Items
| | | |

For charging one cradle :

►  Power Supply (PWR-

CRD1S0T-RFD49-UNIV-CHG-1R

|

Single Slot Charging ShareCradle – Universal/3rd Party

| ► Cradle will charge RFD40.

► Does not charge spare batteries.

► Includes USB-A port on rear of cradle cup which is reserved for future enhancements.

► NOTE: Charging cup uses enhanced Zebra common ShareCradle design which allows the cup to be easily removed and swapped with different cups using a simple coin turned screw.

| BGA12V50W0WW

►  DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-388A1- 01)

►  AC Line Cord (23844-00-00R), or country specific version

For charging up to 4 cradles from one power supply:

►  Power Supply (PWR- BGA12V108W0WW)

►  4-Way DC Line Cord (CBL-DC- 380A1-01)

►  AC Line Cord (23844-00-00R

| | |

► Cradle will charge both RFD40 and EC50/EC55 and supports:

– RFD40 charging by itself

– EC50/EC55 charging by itself

– Both RFD40 and EC50/EC55 when attached together

► Does not charge spare batteries.

► NOTE: Charging cup uses enhanced Zebra common ShareCradle design which allows the cup to be easily removed and swapped with different cups using a simple coin turned screw.

| For charging one cradle :

►  Power Supply (PWR-

| | BGA12V50W0WW

►  DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-388A1-

| | 01)

►  AC Line Cord (23844-00-00R), or

| Single Slot Charging| country specific version
CRD1S0T-RFD40-EC5X-CHG-1R| ShareCradle – RFD40 and|
| EC50/EC55| For charging up to 4 cradles
| | from one power supply:

►  Power Supply (PWR-

| | BGA12V108W0WW)

►  4-Way DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-

| | 380A1-01)

►  AC Line Cord (23844-00-00R

| | |

► Cradle will charge both RFD40 and TC21/TC26 and supports:

– RFD40 charging by itself

– TC21/TC26 charging by itself

– Both RFD40 and TC21/TC26 when attached together

► Does not charge spare batteries.

► NOTE: Charging cup uses enhanced Zebra common ShareCradle design which allows the cup to be easily removed and swapped with different cups using a simple coin turned screw.

| For charging one cradle :

►  Power Supply (PWR-

| | BGA12V50W0WW

►  DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-388A1-

| | 01)

►  AC Line Cord (23844-00-00R), or

| Single Slot Charging| country specific version
CRD1S0T-RFD40-TC2X-CHG-1R| ShareCradle – RFD40 and|
| TC21/TC26| For charging up to 4 cradles
| | from one power supply:

►  Power Supply (PWR-

| | BGA12V108W0WW)

►  4-Way DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-

| | 380A1-01)

►  AC Line Cord (23844-00-00R

|

| | | For charging one cradle :

►  Power Supply (PWR-

---|---|---|---|---

CRD1S0T-RFD49-UNIV-COM-1R

|

Single Slot Charge- Communication ShareCradle – Universal/3rd Party

| ► Cradle will charge RFD40.

► Also provides USB communication to RFD40.

► Does not charge spare batteries.

► Includes USB-A port on rear of cradle cup which is reserved for future enhancements.

► NOTE: Charging cup uses enhanced

| BGA12V50W0WW

►  DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-388A1- 01)

►  AC Line Cord (23844-00-00R), or country specific version

For charging up to 4 cradles from one power supply:

►  Power Supply (PWR-

| | Zebra common ShareCradle design which allows the cup to be easily removed and swapped with different cups using a simple coin turned screw.| BGA12V108W0WW)

►  4-Way DC Line Cord (CBL-DC- 380A1-01)

►  AC Line Cord (23844-00-00R

| | | ►  USB Cable (25-124330-01R) for
| | | PC connection
|

| |

► Cradle will charge both RFD40 and EC50/EC55 and supports:

– RFD40 charging by itself

– EC50/EC55 charging by itself

– Both RFD40 and EC50/EC55 when attached together

► Also provides USB communication to RFD40, not EC50/EC55.

► Does not charge spare batteries.

► NOTE: Charging cup uses enhanced Zebra common ShareCradle design which allows the cup to be easily removed and swapped with different cups using a simple coin turned screw.

| For charging one cradle :

►  Power Supply (PWR-

| | BGA12V50W0WW

►  DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-388A1-

| | 01)

►  AC Line Cord (23844-00-00R), or

| | country specific version

CRD1S0T-RFD40-EC5X-COM-1R

| Single Slot Charge- Communication ShareCradle – RFD40 and EC50/EC55|

For charging up to 4 cradles from one power supply:

►  Power Supply (PWR-

| | BGA12V108W0WW)

►  4-Way DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-

| | 380A1-01)

►  AC Line Cord (23844-00-00R

| | ►  USB Cable (25-124330-01R) for
| | PC connection
|

| |

► Cradle will charge both RFD40 and TC21/TC26 and supports:

– RFD40 charging by itself

– TC21/TC26 charging by itself

– Both RFD40 and TC21/TC26 when attached together

► Also provides USB communication to RFD40, not TC21/TC26.

► Does not charge spare batteries.

► NOTE: Charging cup uses enhanced Zebra common ShareCradle design which allows the cup to be easily removed and swapped with different cups using a simple coin turned screw.

| For charging one cradle :

►  Power Supply (PWR-

| | BGA12V50W0WW

►  DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-388A1-

| | 01)

►  AC Line Cord (23844-00-00R), or

| | country specific version

CRD1S0T-RFD40-TC2X-COM-1R

| Single Slot Charge- Communication ShareCradle – RFD40 and TC21/TC26|

For charging up to 4 cradles from one power supply:

►  Power Supply (PWR-

| | BGA12V108W0WW)

►  4-Way DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-

| | 380A1-01)

►  AC Line Cord (23844-00-00R

| | ►  USB Cable (25-124330-01R) for
| | PC connection
|

| | |

►  Cradle Cup

CRD1S0T-RFD49-BASE-CHG-1R

|

Single Slot Charging ShareCradle Base

|

► Includes Charge-Only Base for attaching Cradle cup.

► Does not charge spare batteries.

► NOTE: Base accepts Charging cups using enhanced Zebra common ShareCradle design which allows the

| For charging one cradle :

►  Power Supply (PWR- BGA12V50W0WW

►  DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-388A1- 01)

►  AC Line Cord (23844-00-00R), or country specific version

| | cup to be easily removed and swapped| For charging up to 4 cradles
| | with different cups using a simple coin turned screw.| from one power supply:

►  Power Supply (PWR- BGA12V108W0WW)

►  4-Way DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-

| | | 380A1-01)

►  AC Line Cord (23844-00-00R

|

| | | ►  Cradle Cup
---|---|---|---|---
| | | For charging one cradle :

►  Power Supply (PWR-

| |

► Includes Charge + Communication

| BGA12V50W0WW

►  DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-388A1-

|

Single Slot Charge +

| Base for attaching Cradle cup.

► Does not charge spare batteries.

► NOTE: Base accepts Charging cups

| 01)

►  AC Line Cord (23844-00-00R), or country specific version

CRD1S0T-RFD49-BASE-COM-1R| Communication ShareCradle Base| using enhanced Zebra common ShareCradle design which allows the

cup to be easily removed and swapped

| For charging up to 4 cradles from one power supply:

►  Power Supply (PWR-

| | with different cups using a simple coin

turned screw.

| BGA12V108W0WW)

►  4-Way DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-

| | | 380A1-01)

►  AC Line Cord (23844-00-00R

| | | ►  USB Cable (25-124330-01R) for
| | | PC connection
Multi-Device
Part Number| Picture| Description| Notes| Required Items
|

| |

► Cradle will charge up to three RFD40.

► Also charges up to four spare RFD40

|

► Power Supply (PWR- BGA12V108W0WW)

► DC Line Cord (CBL-DC- 382A1-01)

► AC Line Cord (23844-00- 00R)

| | batteries.

► Includes USB-A port on rear of cradle

| Multi-Slot Charging| cups which are reserved for future
CRD3S4T-RFD49-UNIV-CHG-1R| ShareCradle – Universal/3rd

Party

| enhancements.

► NOTE: Charging cup uses enhanced

| | Zebra common ShareCradle design which allows the cup to be easily removed and swapped with different cups using a simple coin turned screw.
|

| | ► Cradle will charge up to three RFD40 and EC50/EC55 pairings and supports:

– RFD40 charging by itself

– EC50/EC55 charging by itself

– Both RFD40 and EC50/EC55 when attached together

► Also charges up to four spare RFD40 batteries.

► NOTE: Charging cup uses enhanced Zebra common ShareCradle design which allows the cup to be easily removed and swapped with different cups using a simple coin turned screw.

|

► Power Supply (PWR-

CRD3S4T-RFD40-EC5X-CHG-1R

| Multi-Slot Charging ShareCradle – RFD40 and EC50/EC55| BGA12V108W0WW)

► DC Line Cord (CBL-DC- 382A1-01)

► AC Line Cord (23844-00-

| | 00R)
|

| | ► Cradle will charge up to three RFD40 and TC21/TC26 pairings and supports:

– RFD40 charging by itself

– TC21/TC26 charging by itself

– Both RFD40 and TC21/TC26 when attached together

► Also charges up to four spare RFD40 batteries.

► NOTE: Charging cup uses enhanced Zebra common ShareCradle design which allows the cup to be easily removed and swapped with different cups using a simple coin turned screw.

|

► Power Supply (PWR-

CRD3S4T-RFD40-TC2X-CHG-1R

| Multi-Slot Charging ShareCradle – RFD40 and TC21/TC26| BGA12V108W0WW)

► DC Line Cord (CBL-DC- 382A1-01)

► AC Line Cord (23844-00-

| | 00R)

CRD3S4T-RFD49-UNIV-COM-1R

|

|

Multi-Slot Charge + Ethernet ShareCradle – Universal/3rd Party

| ► Cradle will charge up to three RFD40.

► Also provides Ethernet communications to each RFD40 to enable management, firmware updating and device health.

► Also charges up to four spare RFD40 batteries.

► Includes USB-A port on rear of cradle cups which are reserved for future enhancements.

► NOTE: Charging cup uses enhanced Zebra common ShareCradle design which allows the cup to be easily removed and swapped with different cups using a simple coin turned screw.

|

► Power Supply (PWR- BGA12V108W0WW)

► DC Line Cord (CBL-DC- 382A1-01)

► AC Line Cord (23844-00- 00R)

---|---|---|---|---

CRD3S4T-RFD40-EC5X-COM-1R

|

|

Multi-Slot Charge + Ethernet ShareCradle – RFD40 and EC50/EC55

|

► Cradle will charge up to three RFD40 and EC50/EC55 pairings and supports:

– RFD40 charging by itself

– EC50/EC55 charging by itself

– Both RFD40 and EC50/EC55 when attached together

► Also provides Ethernet communications to each RFD40 and EC50/EC55 to enable management, firmware updating and device health.

► Also charges up to four spare RFD40 batteries.

► NOTE: Charging cup uses enhanced Zebra common ShareCradle design which allows the cup to be easily removed and swapped with different cups using a simple coin turned screw.

|

► Power Supply (PWR- BGA12V108W0WW)

► DC Line Cord (CBL-DC- 382A1-01)

► AC Line Cord (23844-00- 00R)

CRD3S4T-RFD40-TC2X-COM-1R

|

|

Multi-Slot Charge + Ethernet ShareCradle – RFD40 and TC21/TC26

|

► Cradle will charge up to three RFD40 and TC21/TC26 pairings and supports:

– RFD40 charging by itself

– TC21/TC26 charging by itself

– Both RFD40 and TC21/TC26 when attached together

► Also provides Ethernet communications to each RFD40 and TC21/TC26 to enable management, firmware updating and device health.

► Also charges up to four spare RFD40 batteries.

► NOTE: Charging cup uses enhanced Zebra common ShareCradle design which allows the cup to be easily removed and swapped with different cups using a simple coin turned screw.

|

► Power Supply (PWR- BGA12V108W0WW)

► DC Line Cord (CBL-DC- 382A1-01)

► AC Line Cord (23844-00- 00R)

CRD3S4T-RFD49-BASE-CHG-1R

|

|

Multi-Slot Charging ShareCradle Base

| ► Includes Charge-Only Base for attaching up to three Cradle cups.

► Includes pre-installed 4-Slot Battery Charger for charging up to four spare RFD40 batteries.

► NOTE: Base accepts Charging cups using enhanced Zebra common ShareCradle design which allows the cup to be easily removed and swapped with different cups using a simple coin turned screw.

|

►  Three Cradle Cups

►  Power Supply (PWR- BGA12V108W0WW)

►  DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-382A1- 01)

►  AC Line Cord (23844-00-00R)

CRD3S4T-RFD49-BASE-COM-1R

|

|

Multi-Slot Charge + Ethernet ShareCradle Base

| ► Includes Charge + Communication Base for attaching up to three Cradle cups.

► Also provides Ethernet communications to each RFD40 and mobile computer to enable management, firmware updating and device health.

► Includes pre-installed 4-Slot Battery Charger for charging up to four spare RFD40 batteries.

► NOTE: Base accepts Charging cups using enhanced Zebra common ShareCradle design which allows the cup to be easily removed and swapped with different cups using a simple coin turned screw.

|

►  Three Cradle Cups

►  Power Supply (PWR- BGA12V108W0WW)

►  DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-382A1- 01)

►  AC Line Cord (23844-00-00R)

---|---|---|---|---
Cradle Accessories
Part Number| Picture| Description| Notes| Required Items

CUP-RFD49-UNIV-1R

|

|

Cradle Cup for RFD40, Universal/3rd Party

| ► Cup can be installed on Single Slot SharedCradle Base or Multi-Slot ShareCradle Base.

► Provides Charge-Only support or Charge+Communications support for an RFD40 unit, depending on which Cradle Base type installed on.

► Includes USB-A port on rear of cup which is reserved for future enhancements.

► Cup uses enhanced Zebra common ShareCradle design which allows the cup to be easily removed and swapped with different cups using a simple coin turned screw.

|

ShareCradle Base

CUP-RFD40-EC5X-1R

|

|

Cradle Cup for RFD40 and EC50/EC55

| ► Cup can be installed on Single Slot SharedCradle Base or Multi-Slot ShareCradle Base.

► Provides Charge-Only support or Charge+Communications support for an RFD40 and/or EC50/EC55 unit, depending on which Cradle Base type installed on.

► Cup uses enhanced Zebra common ShareCradle design which allows the cup to be easily removed and swapped with different cups using a simple coin turned screw.

|

ShareCradle Base

CUP-RFD40-TC2X-1R

|

|

Cradle Cup for RFD40 and TC21/TC26

| ► Cup can be installed on Single Slot SharedCradle Base or Multi-Slot ShareCradle Base.

► Provides Charge-Only support or Charge+Communications support for an RFD40 and/or TC21/TC26 unit, depending on which Cradle Base type installed on.

► Cup uses enhanced Zebra common ShareCradle design which allows the cup to be easily removed and swapped with different cups using a simple coin turned screw.

|

ShareCradle Base

Battery Charging
Charge/Communication Cables

BRKT-SCRD-SMRK-01

|

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|

Multi-Slot ShareCradle Wall/Rack Mount Bracket

|

► Allows for rack and wall mounting of one Multi-Slot ShareCradle or up to four Single-Slot ShareCradles.

► Bracket can be mounted on standard 19″ network rack or on a wall.

► Cable routing slots & removable power supply holder tray.

► Adjustable tabs & screw mounts for easy hanging/installation.

► Adjustable orientations – horizontal, vertical, angled.

► See the Bluetooth-Generic Accessories TAG for info on 3rd party Network Racks that can be used for mounting this bracket.

|
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ADP-TC7X-PLT-FX

|

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|

5-Slot ShareCradle Mounting Bracket Adapter Plate for Honeywell

|

► Allows Zebra Multi-Slot ShareCradles to be mounted on legacy Honeywell Flex Cradle Wall Mount Brackets (HON SKU #203-641-002).

► Includes hardware to attach plate to HON wall bracket and secure ShareCradle to plate.

► NOTE: This is a custom product. Please work with your Zebra representative to open a Custom Product Request (CPR) if you would like to order this cable.

|
Battery Charging
Part Number| Picture| Description| Notes| Required Items

SAC-TC8X-4SCHG-01

|

|

4-Slot Battery Charger

|

► Charges up to four spare batteries.

► Can be used standalone or up to four chargers can be installed on Multi-Slot Wall/Rack Mount Bracket (BRKT-SCRD- SMRK-01)

|

To power single 4-slot Charger:

►  Power Supply (PWR- BGA12V50W0WW)

►  DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-388A1- 01)

►  AC Line Cord (23844-00-00R) or country specific version

To power two sets of 4-slot Chargers from one power supply:

►  Power Supply (PWR- BGA12V108W0WW)

►  DC Y-Cable Line Cord (CBL-DC- 523A1-01)

►  AC Line Cord (23844-00-00R) or country specific version

Charge/Communication Cables

Part Number| Picture| Description| Notes| Required Items

CBL-TC5X-USBC2A-01

or

CBL-TC2Y-USBC90A-01

| |

USB-C cable

|

► USB-A to USB-C cable

► Connects directly to USB-C port on RFD40 to charge device and allows the RFD40 to be used as a tethered RFID reader.

► Cable length is 1M (~3.25 ft.)

► CBL-TC2Y-USBC90A-01 features USB-A connector with a 90° bend allowing cable to be used in tighter locations. Cable length is about 1.1M (45″).

|

Device Adapters

CBL-TC2X-USBC-01

|

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|

USB-C cable

| ► to be discontinued 10/2021, see PMB 10621

► USB-A to USB-C cable

► Connects directly to USB-C port on RFD40 to charge device and allows the RFD40 to be used as a tethered RFID reader.

► Cable length is 1.5M (~5 ft.)

► This cable includes an additional ferrite bead and is typically used with TC25 devices.

|
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3rd party *

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USB-C cable

|

► Connects directly to USB-C port on RFD40 to charge device and allows the RFD40 to be used as a tethered RFID reader.

|

25-124330-01R

| |

Single Slot Cradle to PC/Host USB cable

|

► Used with Single Slot ShareCradles

► Micro USB connection on cradle end

|

CBL-RFD49-USB1-01

|

coming soon

|

Snap-on USB Communication/Charging Cable

|

► Attaches to charge/communicator por on bottom of RFD40 and allows the RFD40 to be used as a tethered RFID reader.

►Will charge battery in RFD40 from 0- 90% in as little as X.X hours when used with USB Power Supply (PWR- WUA5V12W0xx)

|

For standalone charging : Indoor use: order Country Specific version of USB Power Supply (PWR-WUA5V12W0xx)

In Vehicle use: USB Cigarette Lighter Adapter (CHG-AUTO-USB1-01)

Device Adapters

Part Number| Picture| Description| Notes| Required Items

ADP-RFD40-BLNK-1R

| |

Replacement Blank Cover for eConnex™ Adapter Slot

|

► This is a spare/replacement cover tha typically ships with each RFD40 unit.

► Cover snaps into place on RFD40 unit.

|

Power Cords/Power Supplies

ADP-RFD40-EC5X-1E

| |

eConnex™ Adapter for EC50/EC55

|

► Allows EC50/EC55 to be mounted on top of RFD40 and communicate directly to the reader.

► Requires EC50/EC55 configuration with 8-Pin Connector Back I/O connector.

► Adapter also allows both the RFD40 and EC50/EC55 to be docked as a

pair in Single or Multi-Slot ShareCradles.

|
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ADP-RFD40-TC2X-1E

| |

eConnex™ Adapter for TC21/TC26

|

► Allows TC21/TC26 to be mounted on top of RFD40 and communicate directly to the reader.

► Requires TC21/TC26 configuration with 8-Pin Connector Back I/O connector.

► Adapter also allows both the RFD40 and TC21/TC26 to be docked as a pair in Single or Multi-Slot ShareCradles.

|

SG-RFD49-ADPSCRWS-01

| |

Replacement Screws for eConnex™ Adapters

|

► Includes four screws which are included with each eConnex™ Adapter.

|
Power Cords/Power Supplies
Part Number| Picture| Description| Notes| Required Items

CBL-DC-388A1-01

| |

DC Power Cord

|

► Used along with Power Supply PWR- BGA12V50W0WW to power Single Slot ShareCradles or Spare Battery Charger.

► Cable length is 1.8 meters

|

PWR-BGA12V50W0WW

|

|

Power Supply

| ► Used to power Single Slot ShareCradles.

► 100-240 VAC,12V, 4.16A, 50W

► Provides US DOE Level VI compliance for power efficiency.

► Replaces PWRS-14000-148R and

PWRS-14000-148C

|

► DC Line Cord (CBL-DC- 388A1-01)

► AC Line Cord (23844-00- 00R) or country specific version

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DCS Product Line – RFD40 TAG
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Document Update date: 7/12/21
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