Zebra RFD40 UHF RFID Sled
Faster. Smarter. Future-proof.
The Zebra RFD40 family turns compatible Zebra mobile computers and supported third-party devices into high-performance UHF RFID solutions for inventory counts, item finding, and asset tracking.
Choose RFD40 Standard for streamlined eConnex deployments, Premium for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 6 flexibility, or Premium Plus when integrated SE4100 barcode capture is required.
Key Specifications
- Product type/application: Handheld UHF RAIN RFID sled for inventory, item finding, and asset tracking
- RFID performance: 1,300+ tags per second; nominal read range up to about 19.7 ft. (6 m)
- Supported tags/workload: EPC Class 1 Gen2 and Gen2v2 / ISO 18000-63
- Platform/compatibility: eConnex-enabled Zebra mobile computers; Premium models also support compatible third-party devices
- Interfaces/connectivity: eConnex and USB-C; Premium/Premium Plus add Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and Wi-Fi 6
- Battery/power: Removable 7,000mAh PowerPrecision+ battery
- Durability/environment: 5 ft. (1.5 m) drops, 500 tumbles, IP54 sealing
- Deployment/form factor: Gun-style sled with tool-free device adapters
- Dimensions/weight: 5.94 x 3.3 x 6.5 in.; about 19.1 oz. Standard/Premium or 19.6 oz. Premium Plus with battery
- Warranty: One year
In the Box
- Selected RFD40 Standard or RFD4031 Premium/Premium Plus sled
- 7,000mAh battery
- Lanyard
- Quick-start guide
Device adapters, host devices, cradles, cables, and power components are sold separately unless the selected option or kit specifically lists them.
Models in This Series
- RFD40 Standard — standard-range RFID with streamlined eConnex and USB-C connectivity; no integrated barcode imager.
- RFD40 Premium — adds Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and Wi-Fi 6 for supported Zebra and third-party host devices; no integrated barcode imager.
- RFD40 Premium Plus — Premium connectivity plus an integrated SE4100 1D/2D barcode imager.
- RFD40-M Premium Plus — extended-range RFID and next-generation host connectivity for broader device and management flexibility; exact availability varies by configuration.
Fast RFID Performance
Count and locate tagged items efficiently
Rapid tag reads and Zebra's accurate item-finder mode help workers complete cycle counts, locate specific inventory, and maintain visibility with fewer manual scans.
Flexible Host Connectivity
Match the sled to the deployment
eConnex adapters support compatible Zebra computers without exposed cables, while Premium connectivity expands deployment choices to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi-connected devices.
Optional Barcode Capture
Consolidate RFID and 1D/2D scanning
RFD40 Premium Plus adds a Zebra SE4100 imager so workers can capture barcodes and RFID tags with one handheld solution.
Built for Daily Work
Rugged, field-replaceable power
IP54 sealing, drop and tumble resistance, and a quick-release PowerPrecision+ battery support demanding shifts and simplify battery management.
Shop RFD40 UHF RFID Sled Models
RFD40-GETHELP
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RFD4030-G00B700-US
RFD40 Standard, UHF RFID Only, Standard Range Circular Polarized Antenna, Gun Style, No Imager, 7000mAh Battery, Midnight Black, US, Canada, & Puerto Rico Only, TAA Compliant
Connectivity:
eConnex & USB-C
Built in Scanner:
No imager
Model:
Standard
Region:
US, Canada, Puerto Rico
RFD40-TC22-KIT
RFD40 RFID Sled Kit for TC22 — Includes RFD40 Standard RFID Reader (RFD4030-G00B700-US), TC22 Mobile Computer with WiFi/BT (WLMT0-T22B6ABC2-NA), Sled Adaptor, Charge Cradle, and Power Supply with AC/DC Line Cords.
Connectivity:
eConnex & USB-C
Built in Scanner:
No imager
Model:
Standard TC22 Kit
Region:
US, Canada, Puerto Rico
RFD40-IOS-KIT
RFD40 RFID Sled Kit for iPhone — Includes RFD40 Premium RFID Reader with Bluetooth Connectivity (RFD4031-G00B700-US), iPhone Sled Adaptor for Otterbox uniVERSE, and USB Charge Cable Cup.
Built in Scanner:
No imager
Model:
Premium iPhone Kit
Region:
US, Canada, Puerto Rico
Connectivity:
USB-C, Bluetooth & Wi-Fi
RFD4030-G00B700-FT
RFD40 Standard, UHF RFID Only, Standard Range Circular Polarized Antenna, Gun Style, No Imager, 7000mAh Battery, Midnight Black, US, TAA Compliant
Connectivity:
eConnex & USB-C
Built in Scanner:
No imager
Model:
Standard
Region:
US Only
RFD4031-G00B700-US
RFD40 Premium, UHF RFID, Bluetooth, WiFi, Standard Range Circular Polarized Antenna, Gun Style, No Imager, 7000mAh Battery, Midnight Black, US, Canada, & Puerto Rico Only, TAA Compliant
Connectivity:
eConnex, USB-C, Bluetooth & Wi-Fi
Built in Scanner:
No imager
Model:
Premium
Region:
US, Canada, Puerto Rico
RFD4031-G00B700-FT
RFD40 Premium, UHF RFID, Bluetooth, WiFi, Standard Range Circular Polarized Antenna, Gun Style, No Imager, 7000mAh Battery, Midnight Black, US, TAA Compliant
Connectivity:
eConnex, USB-C, Bluetooth & Wi-Fi
Built in Scanner:
No imager
Model:
Premium
Region:
US Only
RFD4031-G10B700-US
RFD40 Premium Plus, UHF RFID, Bluetooth, WiFi, SE4100 Imager, Standard Range Circular Polarized Antenna, Gun Style, 7000mAh Battery, Midnight Black, US, Canada, & Puerto Rico Only, TAA Compliant
Connectivity:
eConnex, USB-C, Bluetooth & Wi-Fi
Model:
Premium Plus
Built in Scanner:
SE4100 1D/2D imager
Region:
US, Canada, Puerto Rico
RFD4031-G10B700-FT
RFD40 Premium Plus, UHF RFID, Bluetooth, WiFi, SE4100 Imager, Standard Range Circular Polarized Antenna, Gun Style, 7000mAh Battery, Midnight Black, US, TAA Compliant
Connectivity:
eConnex, USB-C, Bluetooth & Wi-Fi
Model:
Premium Plus
Built in Scanner:
SE4100 1D/2D imager
Region:
US Only
Shop RFD40 UHF RFID Sled Accessories
ADP-RFD40-TC2X-1E
RFD40 Sled eConnex Adaptor for TC21/26
ADP-RFD40-TC2X-2E
RFD40 Sled eConnex Adaptor for TC22/27
ADP-RFD40-EC5X-1E
RFD40 Sled eConnex Adaptor for EC50/55
ADP-RFD40-TC2X-1R
RFD40 Sled Bluetooth Adaptor for TC21/26
ADP-RFD40-EC5X-1R
RFD40 Sled Bluetooth Adaptor for EC50/55
ADP-RFD40-TC5X-0R
RFD40 Sled Bluetooth Adaptor for TC51/52/52x/52ax/56/57/57x
ADP-RFD40-BT-1R
RFD40 Sled Bluetooth Adaptor for OtterBox UNIVERSE Cases
216391
RFD40 Sled Lightning Adapter Plate for Apple iPhones in OtterBox uniVERSE Case. You must source your OtterBox uniVERSE separately.
ADP-RFD40-BLNK-1R
RFD40 Sled Blank Cover Replacement
SG-RFD40-ADPSCRWS-01
RFD40, Quantity of 4 Replacement Adaptor Screws
SG-RFD40-HLSTR1-01
RFD40 Rigid Holster with Belt Clip (Belt Sold Separately)
MNT-RFD49-UNPWR-01
RFD40 Unpowered Stationary Mount, Compatible with AMPS Mounting Pattern.
CRD1S0T-RFD40-EC5X-CHG-1R
RFD40, 1 Device Slot/0 Toaster Slots, Charge Only Cradle with support for EC50/55. Requires Power Supply (PWR-BGA12V50W0WW), DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-388A1-01), and Country Specific Line Cord.
CRD1S0T-RFD40-EC5X-COM-1R
RFD40, 1 Device Slot/0 Toaster Slots, Communication Cradle with support for EC50/55. Requires Power Supply (PWR-BGA12V50W0WW), DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-388A1-01), and Country Specific Line Cord.
CRD1S0T-RFD40-TC2X-CHG-1R
RFD40, 1 Device Slot/0 Toaster Slots, Charge Only Cradle with support for TC21/26. Requires Power Supply (PWR-BGA12V50W0WW), DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-388A1-01), and Country Specific Line Cord.
CRD1S0T-RFD40-TC2X-COM-1R
RFD40, 1 Device Slot/0 Toaster Slots, Communication Cradle with support for TC21/26. Requires Power Supply (PWR-BGA12V50W0WW), DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-388A1-01), and Country Specific Line Cord.
CR40-1S0T-TC2-G-02
RFD40, 1 Device Slot/0 Toaster Slots, Charge Only Cradle with support for TC22/27. Requires Power Supply (PWR-BGA12V50W0WW), DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-388A1-01), and Country Specific Line Cord.
CR40-1S0T-TC5-M-01
RFD40, 1 Device Slot/0 Toaster Slots, Communication Cradle with support for TC51/52/52x/52ax/56/57/57x. Requires Power Supply (PWR-BGA12V50W0WW), DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-388A1-01), and Country Specific Line Cord.
CR49-1S0T-TC5-G-02
RFD40/RFD90, 1 Device Slot/0 Toaster Slots, Charge Only Cradle with support for TC53/58. Requires Power Supply (PWR-BGA12V50W0WW), DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-388A1-01), and Country Specific Line Cord.
CR49-1S0T-TC5-M-02
RFD40/RFD90, 1 Device Slot/0 Toaster Slots, Communication Cradle with support for TC53/58. Requires Power Supply (PWR-BGA12V50W0WW), DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-388A1-01), and Country Specific Line Cord.
CRD1S0T-RFD49-UNIV-CHG-1R
RFD40, 1 Device Slot/0 Toaster Slots, Charge Only Cradle with support for Universal/3rd Party. Requires Power Supply (PWR-BGA12V50W0WW), DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-388A1-01), and Country Specific Line Cord. .
CRD1S0T-RFD49-UNIV-COM-1R
RFD40, 1 Device Slot/0 Toaster Slots, Communication Cradle with support for Universal/3rd Party. Requires Power Supply (PWR-BGA12V50W0WW), DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-388A1-01), and Country Specific Line Cord. .
CRD3S4T-RFD40-TC2X-CHG-1R
RFD40, 3 Device Slots/4 Toaster Slots, Charge Only Cradle with support for TC21/26. Requires Power Supply (PWR-BGA12V108W0WW), DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-382A1-01), and Country Specific Line Cord.
CRD3S4T-RFD40-TC2X-COM-1R
RFD40, 3 Device Slots/4 Toaster Slots, Communication Cradle with support for TC21/26. Requires Power Supply (PWR-BGA12V108W0WW), DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-382A1-01), and Country Specific Line Cord.
CR40-3S4T-TC2-G-02
RFD40, 3 Device Slots/4 Toaster Slots, Charge Only Cradle with support for TC22/27 & HC20/50. Requires Power Supply (PWR-BGA12V108W0WW), DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-382A1-01), and Country Specific Line Cord.
CR40-3S4T-TC5-G-01
RFD40, 3 Device Slots/4 Toaster Slots, Charge Only Cradle with support for TC51/52/52x/52ax/56/57/57x. Requires Power Supply (PWR-BGA12V108W0WW), DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-382A1-01), and Country Specific Line Cord.
CR40-3S4T-TC5-M-01
RFD40, 3 Device Slots/4 Toaster Slots, Communication Cradle with support for TC51/52/52x/52ax/56/57/57x. Requires Power Supply (PWR-BGA12V108W0WW), DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-382A1-01), and Country Specific Line Cord.
CR49-3S4T-TC5-G-02
RFD40/RFD90, 3 Device Slots/4 Toaster Slots, Charge Only Cradle with support for TC53/58. Requires Power Supply (PWR-BGA12V108W0WW), DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-382A1-01), and Country Specific Line Cord.
CR49-3S4T-TC5-M-02
RFD40/RFD90, 3 Device Slots/4 Toaster Slots, Communication Cradle with support for TC53/58. Requires Power Supply (PWR-BGA12V108W0WW), DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-382A1-01), and Country Specific Line Cord.
CRD3S4T-RFD49-UNIV-CHG-1R
RFD40/RFD90, 3 Device Slots/4 Toaster Slots, Charge Only Cradle with support for Universal/3rd Party. Requires Power Supply (PWR-BGA12V108W0WW), DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-382A1-01), and Country Specific Line Cord.
CRD3S4T-RFD49-UNIV-COM-1R
RFD40/RFD90, 3 Device Slots/4 Toaster Slots, Communication Cradle with support for Universal/3rd Party. Requires Power Supply (PWR-BGA12V108W0WW), DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-382A1-01), and Country Specific Line Cord. .
CRD1S0T-RFD49-BASE-CHG-1R
RFD40/RFD90, 1 Device Slot/0 Toaster Slots, Charge Only Cradle Base Only. Requires Power Supply (PWR-BGA12V50W0WW), DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-388A1-01), Country Specific Line Cord, and Cradle Cup.
CRD1S0T-RFD49-BASE-COM-1R
RFD40/RFD90, 1 Device Slot/0 Toaster Slots, Communication Cradle Base Only. Requires Power Supply (PWR-BGA12V50W0WW), DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-388A1-01), and Country Specific Line Cord, and Cradle Cup.
CRD3S4T-RFD49-BASE-CHG-1R
RFD40/RFD90, 3 Device Slots/4 Toaster Slots, Charge Only Cradle Base Only. Requires Power Supply (PWR-BGA12V108W0WW), DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-382A1-01), Country Specific Line Cord, and Cradle Cup.
CRD3S4T-RFD49-BASE-COM-1R
RFD40/RFD90, 3 Device Slots/4 Toaster Slots, Communication Cradle Base Only. Requires Power Supply (PWR-BGA12V108W0WW), DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-382A1-01), Country Specific Line Cord, and Cradle Cup.
BTRY-RFD49-70MA1-01
RFD40/RFD90 PowerPrecision+ Spare Lithium-ion Battery, 7000mAh
CBL-RFD49-USB1-01
Snap-on USB Communication/Charging Cable Cup. Requires USB Power Supply PWR-WUA5V12W0xx ( xx" denotes country specific plug)
CBL-TC5X-USBC2A-01
USB C to USB A Communications and Charging Cable, 1m Long
PWR-WUA5V12W0US
Power Supply Brick, US Plug, For Zebra Mobile Computers, Requires CBL-TC5X-USBC2A-01.
CUP-RFD49-UNIV-1R
Replacement Cradle Cup for RFD40/RFD90 and Universal/3rd Party
PWR-BGA12V108W0WW
Cable, Level VI AC/DC Power Supply Brick. AC Input: 100-240V, 2.8A. DC Output: 12V, 9A, 108W. Requires: DC line cord and Country specific grounded AC line cord.
PG-TM-WEDGEA
TagMatiks Wedge Android License: Simplifies RFID inventory data collection with configurable tag filtering, supporting all-in-one handhelds and iOS/Android devices with an RFID sled.
23844-00-00R
7.5ft. AC Line Cord, For Use with PWRS-14000-148R and PWR-BGA12V50W0WW