Zebra RFD8500 User Manual

USING the RFD8500 2 - 5
Bluetooth
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Wireless Technology Connections
Bluetooth-equipped devices can communicate without wires, using frequency-hopping spread spectrum
(FHSS) radio frequency (RF) to transmit and receive data in the 2.4 GHz Industry Scientific and Medical (ISM)
band (802.15.1). Bluetooth wireless technology is specifically designed for short-range (10 meters/32.8 feet)
communication and low power consumption.
Devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information (e.g., files, appointments, and tasks) with other
Bluetooth enabled devices such as printers, access points, and other mobile devices.
The RFD8500 can be paired with the following Android and Apple devices.
• Android Devices
• Zebra MC40
• Zebra TC55.
• Apple Devices
• iPhone 5/6
• iPod touch 5.
Adaptive Frequency Hopping
Adaptive Frequency Hopping (AFH) is a method of avoiding fixed frequency interference, and can be used with
Bluetooth voice. All devices in the piconet (Bluetooth network) must be AFH-capable in order for AFH to work.
There is no AFH when connecting and discovering devices. Avoid making Bluetooth connections and
discoveries during critical 802.11b communications. AFH for Bluetooth consists of four main sections:
• Channel Classification - A method of detecting an interference on a channel-by-channel basis, or
pre-defined channel mask.
• Link Management - Coordinates and distributes the AFH information to the rest of the Bluetooth network.
• Hop Sequence Modification - Avoids interference by selectively reducing the number of hopping
channels.
• Channel Maintenance - A method for periodically re-evaluating the channels.
When AFH is enabled, the Bluetooth radio “hops around” (instead of through) the 802.11b high-rate channels.
AFH coexistence allows Enterprise devices to operate in any infrastructure.
The Bluetooth radio in this device operates as a Class 2 device power class. The maximum output power is 2.5
mW and the expected range is 10 meters (32.8 ft.). A definition of ranges based on power class is difficult to
obtain due to power and device differences, and whether one measures open space or closed office space.
NOTE It is not recommended to perform Bluetooth wireless technology inquiry when high rate 802.11b operation
is required.

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